Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

Li Xiangqian was very excited about this idea. He immediately started to plan how to make it happen. He thought that not only should everyone eat the vegetables they grew, but they should also feel the fun of participating in the distribution process. So he decided to hold a "harvest celebration" so that every family could participate, and distribute the crops by drawing lots, which not only increased the fun, but also made everyone feel involved.

This idea was unanimously supported by the neighbors. Everyone said that the harvest festival was not only a recognition of their labor, but also a manifestation of the unity and cohesion of the community. Soon, Li Xiangqian and everyone else decorated the yard to prepare for this special day.

On the day of the harvest festival, the courtyard was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations. The center of the courtyard was filled with all kinds of fresh vegetables and fruits. Every basket exuded a strong harvest atmosphere. Li Xiangqian stood in front of the stage, holding a straw hat filled with small slips of paper with the names of each family.

"Today is our courtyard's first harvest celebration. Thank you all for your hard work!" Li Xiangqian said loudly, with a smile on his face. "Now, let's start drawing lots. Every family will get a special harvest gift!"

The neighbors gathered together, laughing and talking. Uncle Wang was the first to draw lots. He took out a slip of paper, opened it, and shouted with a smile, "Haha, my family got a basket of tomatoes this year!"

Li Xiangqian stood in the crowd of the harvest celebration, watching everyone happy because they were given vegetables they had grown themselves, and felt very satisfied. After the celebration, the yard gradually returned to peace, and the neighbors returned to their houses in groups of three or two. Li Xiangqian stayed in the yard, packing up some of the remaining items, still thinking about today's lively scene.

Just as he moved the last basket of tomatoes to the side, he heard light footsteps behind him. He turned around and saw Qin Huairu standing in the corner of the yard, looking at him hesitantly.

"Huairu, why haven't you gone home yet? Did you have a good time today?" Li Xiangqian greeted her with a smile. He always had a good impression of Qin Huairu and thought she was a warm-hearted and good neighbor.

Qin Huairu showed a hint of hesitation on her face, as if she had something to say but didn't know how to start. She finally came over and said softly, "Xiang Qian, today's celebration is really lively and everyone is very happy. However, I have something to tell you."

Li Xiangqian noticed that she looked a little strange, and asked with concern, "What's wrong? Just tell me what's the matter."

Qin Huairu lowered her head and said a little embarrassedly: "Xiang Qian, I actually think that the dishes we got at this harvest celebration may not be suitable for my family. You know, I don't have much time to cook these dishes. Even if I get more, I may not be able to use them all. Families like you who really love farming need them more."

Li Xiangqian was stunned for a moment, then he understood what Qin Huairu meant. She might think that growing vegetables is troublesome, and she doesn't have much time to take care of the work in the fields. Thinking of this, he picked up a bag of seeds from the side, handed it to her, and said, "Well, Huairu, these are my extra seeds. If you have time, you can plant some vegetables you like, as many as you want, even if it's just a few small potted plants, it can add some fun to your life."

However, Qin Huairu did not take the bag of seeds. Instead, he frowned and smiled reluctantly, "Xiang Qian, I appreciate your kindness, but my family really doesn't need them. I'm usually busy with work and taking care of the children, so how can I have the energy to plant these things? Why don't you keep them and give them to the neighbors who need them more."

When she said this, there was a hint of helplessness in her tone, and it was obvious that she was not interested in Li Xiangqian's proposal. Li Xiangqian felt a little disappointed, but he also understood Qin Huairu's difficulties. Her family situation was indeed special. Her husband died early, and she had to raise two children alone. The pressure of work and life can be imagined.

Li Xiangqian took back the seeds in his hand and nodded, "I understand, Huairu, it's okay. If you change your mind in the future, you can always come to me, I will keep these seeds."

Qin Huairu smiled gratefully, "Thank you, Xiang Qian. In fact, I also envy you for having so much time and energy to do these things. It's just that I really don't have the leisure time right now."

After she finished speaking, she chatted with Li Xiangqian for a few more words and then left. Li Xiangqian looked at her gradually receding figure, and a little complicated emotion arose in his heart. He thought that everyone would like this lifestyle close to nature, but obviously, a busy person like Qin Huairu did not have enough time and energy to enjoy this fun.

Back in his room, Li Xiangqian sat at the table, thinking silently. He knew that he could not force others to be as enthusiastic about farming as he was. Everyone's living conditions and needs were different. Qin Huairu's refusal made him realize that not everyone was willing to devote themselves to this activity, which made him feel a little helpless, but more of understanding.

The next day, as Li Xiangqian was busy in the yard, Qin Huairu's words kept coming to his mind. He began to reflect that perhaps his enthusiasm for farming did not represent everyone. He decided to talk to other neighbors again to see what they really thought.

In the evening, Li Xiangqian arrived at Uncle Liu's door. Uncle Liu was fiddling with his flower pots in the yard. Seeing Li Xiangqian coming, Uncle Liu smiled and greeted him: "Xiangqian, what are you doing here today?"

"Uncle Liu, I want to talk to you about farming." Li Xiangqian sat next to Uncle Liu. "Yesterday I talked to Huairu, and she said she didn't have time to grow vegetables and felt a little stressed. I was wondering if we are a little too enthusiastic. After all, not everyone has the energy to take care of these fields."

Uncle Liu listened and nodded slightly, "Go ahead, your idea is right. Huairu is really too busy to take care of two children by herself, and growing vegetables may be an extra burden for her. But don't take it too seriously, our activity is just for fun. If you are willing to participate, you can participate, if you are not willing, forget it. The key is to make everyone happy."

Li Xiangqian felt relieved and said with a smile, "That's right, Uncle Liu, we can't force it. However, I still want to know more about everyone's thoughts. After all, I don't want to cause trouble to anyone because of this matter."

"You are thoughtful and it's good that you can think of this step." Uncle Liu patted his shoulder, "How about this, you go ask a few other companies and see what everyone thinks, then we can discuss it and see how to improve it."