Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

By then, everyone in our courtyard will be able to taste the vegetables they have grown themselves, and that feeling must be wonderful.”

Liu Guangtian nodded, his eyes firm, "Yes, this piece of land of ours is not only for growing vegetables, but also for growing hope and unity."

Although the rat problem in the fields has been temporarily controlled, Li Xiangqian is not completely relaxed. He knows that as the leader of the Siheyuan farmland, he shoulders a great responsibility. The neighbors in the Siheyuan are all paying attention to the results of this field. Everyone places their hopes and energy on this land, and Li Xiangqian is the one who connects all of this.

But recently, he has been feeling a kind of hidden pressure in his heart, as if something is forcing him. Perhaps it is because his leadership position is too prominent, and everyone has great expectations of him. Once something goes wrong, the disappointment will be particularly deep. Li Xiangqian has never admitted it, but he is actually very afraid of failure, and even more afraid of making mistakes in front of everyone and becoming a laughing stock in the courtyard.

One night, Li Xiangqian sat alone in his room, thinking about these things, with an invisible anxiety lingering in his mind. He recalled several recent minor problems - forgetting to bring a water cup, mice stealing crops, and improperly handling mousetraps - and although these problems were eventually solved, he could not ignore the frequency of his mistakes.

"If one day, this field fails to produce a successful harvest, will everyone think I am a loser?" he asked himself secretly.

These thoughts were like a heavy cloud weighing on his heart. Li Xiangqian was not someone who would easily give in to difficulties, but now, when he faced the responsibility of this piece of land, he suddenly felt that he no longer had the full confidence he had before. The more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt, and he even regretted whether he should not have taken on so many responsibilities in the first place.

The next morning, Li Xiangqian arrived at the field exhausted. Although he still looked like the tough and optimistic leader, the pressure in his heart made him feel that his steps were becoming heavy.

Liu Guangtian and Uncle Wang arrived early and were checking the mousetrap they had set yesterday. Seeing Li Xiangqian coming over, Liu Guangtian smiled and joked, "Xiangqian, we had a great harvest yesterday. This piece of land was saved, and you made a great contribution!"

Li Xiangqian forced a smile but said nothing. He just lowered his head and continued to check the situation in the field, thinking that Liu Guangtian said it easily, but if something really went wrong, he, as the leader, would probably have to bear all the responsibility.

Uncle Wang noticed that Li Xiangqian was not in a good mood, so he walked over and patted him on the shoulder. "Xiangqian, why are you so silent today? You are usually the leader. What's wrong? Tell me what's wrong, and we can find a solution together."

Li Xiangqian raised his head and looked at Uncle Wang and Liu Guangtian. He suddenly felt that he should talk to someone about his suppressed emotions. He sighed, smiled bitterly and said, "Uncle, Guangtian, to be honest, I have been very nervous during this period. I am afraid that I have not done well enough and that there will be problems with our land. If I don't do it well, I am afraid that I will become a laughing stock."

Liu Guangtian was surprised when he heard this. "Xiang Qian, what are you talking about? We all know that you've worked hard for this piece of land. Who dares to laugh at you? Even if there are some problems, we will face them together. How can we let you bear the blame alone?"

Uncle Wang also frowned and said earnestly: "Xiang Qian, we understand that you have this kind of pressure in your heart, but you should not always push yourself too hard. Farming is a job that inherently has many uncertainties. You have to consider the right time and place. How can everything go as you wish? Besides, we all farm this land together. The result is a collective matter, not your responsibility alone."

Li Xiangqian listened to their words and gradually felt a warm current flowing in his heart. He raised his head and looked at Uncle Wang's wrinkled but sincere face and Liu Guangtian's young and determined eyes, and suddenly felt a long-lost sense of relief in his heart. He found that he had always taken his responsibilities too seriously and ignored the partners who worked hard with him.

"You're right," Li Xiangqian nodded, with a tone of relief, "I was indeed a little too stubborn. In fact, I've always been afraid that everyone has too high expectations of me. What if one day I fail to meet everyone's expectations and become a joke? I really can't stand it."

Liu Guangtian smiled, shook his head and said, "Xiang Qian, let's farm together, not for one person to perform better, but for everyone to be together and enjoy the process. The harvest is of course important, but what's more important is that everyone works together. Even if something really goes wrong, we can solve it together, and no one will think you are incompetent because of it."

Uncle Wang then added: "You are just too heartless. We can all see that you have brought us to where we are today. Without you, this land would never be like this. So don't think too much, we are all grateful to you."

Li Xiangqian was finally relieved after hearing what they said. In the past few days, he had magnified his burden, as if every problem was an unforgivable mistake, but now he realized that this piece of land was not his responsibility alone, but the result of everyone's joint efforts.

"Thank you, I've figured it out now," Li Xiangqian looked at Uncle Wang and Liu Guangtian with gratitude and said with a smile, "I shouldn't have put all the pressure on myself. We work together and face problems together."

Liu Guangtian patted Li Xiangqian's back vigorously. "That's right! We are all your helpers. If there is any problem, we can solve it together. There is nothing to be afraid of."

Uncle Wang also nodded in agreement, "That's right, go ahead, you have to relax a little. If you are in a good mood, you will have more energy to work, and the crops will grow well in the fields."

Li Xiangqian felt like a heavy burden was lifted from his heart. He knew that he was not fighting alone at this time, but had his partners standing with him and supporting each other. Although there would be various challenges in the future, he knew that as long as everyone was united, this piece of land would definitely yield the best results.

In the days that followed, Li Xiangqian devoted himself to farming with a more relaxed attitude. He found that when he stopped putting too much pressure on himself, he could handle problems better. He was still the leader of the courtyard, but he no longer worried about failure or being a laughing stock. He understood that as long as everyone was together, every step was worth it.