Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

Although she still felt a little resistant, looking at the smiling faces of the children, she finally chose to acquiesce.

Li Xiangqian watched this scene from a distance, and he breathed a sigh of relief. Although Qin Huairu still did not fully accept his help, at least she did not stop the children's actions. This gave Li Xiangqian hope. He understood that this road might still be long, but he was willing to go slowly, because he believed that everyone should have the opportunity to live a better life, especially in this courtyard where they lived together. His eyes slowly swept across the green vegetable fields, and he secretly thought about the next plan in his heart. Although the vegetable fields in the yard have been fruitful, he always felt that there was greater potential that had not been tapped. He remembered the days he spent in the countryside when he was a child, and the vast fields and the scenes of the harvest have always been deeply imprinted in his mind.

At this moment, these memories seemed to be awakened by some kind of power. A bold idea gradually emerged in his heart: If we can use the wasteland outside the courtyard and turn it into arable land, will everyone's life become better? The courtyard house can not only be self-sufficient, but also harvest more crops, bringing more food and economic benefits to every household.

This idea quickly took root in Li Xiangqian's mind. He seemed to see that the wasteland had been reclaimed and turned into a fertile field, and the residents of the courtyard were busy farming in it, laughing and talking, and their living standards were greatly improved. This imaginary scene made him excited, and he was determined to achieve this goal.

But soon, a rational voice sounded in his heart: reclaiming wasteland is not an easy task. Although the residents of the courtyard have shown great cooperation, this plan is much more complicated than the previous vegetable planting and pavilion building. First of all, reclaiming wasteland requires a lot of labor and time, and the soil quality of the wasteland cannot be guaranteed. Whether crops can be successfully grown is still unknown.

With these concerns, Li Xiangqian decided to discuss with some experienced elders first. He knew that Uncle Li was an old farmer who had experienced the days of wind and sun, and had deep feelings and rich experience for the land. So, in the evening, Li Xiangqian found Uncle Li sitting in the pavilion to enjoy the cool air.

"Uncle Li, I have an idea and would like to discuss it with you." Li Xiangqian said straight to the point.

Uncle Li raised his head, squinted his eyes and smiled: "Xiao Li, if you have anything to say, just tell me. I'm listening."

Li Xiangqian sat down next to Grandpa Li and said slowly, "I was thinking, isn't there a piece of wasteland outside our yard? That piece of land has been abandoned for many years. I was thinking about reclaiming it and growing some food. What do you think?"

Hearing this, Uncle Li's expression became serious. He was silent for a moment, as if he was thinking carefully about this proposal. Finally, he sighed softly and said, "Xiao Li, your idea is good, but reclaiming wasteland is not a trivial matter. That piece of land has been barren for so many years, and the soil condition may not be good. It may take a lot of effort to grow something. Moreover, it is not so easy to mobilize everyone to work together. He knew that Uncle Li was right. Although he still insisted on his own ideas in his heart, he also realized that this plan required more preparation and more support.

"I know this is not an easy task," Li Xiangqian said sincerely, "but I think if we can make use of that piece of land, we can at least harvest more food and improve everyone's life. Besides, we now have experience in growing vegetables and everyone is motivated, so why not strike while the iron is hot and try something new."

Uncle Li listened and nodded slightly. "You are a kid who never gives up. This spirit is good, but you have to think carefully about everything. Land reclamation is a big project. You need a plan and a backup plan. We old guys can help, but it mainly depends on you young people."

When Li Xiangqian heard this, at least Uncle Li did not completely object. This made him feel that he was not fighting alone, and his inner confidence was strengthened a little. "Don't worry, I will definitely arrange this matter. Let's survey the land first to see if it can be cultivated, and then decide how to start." Li Xiangqian's tone was firm, and his eyes flashed with determination. While Li Xiangqian continued to be busy with daily affairs in the courtyard, he took time to observe the wasteland. He found that although the land had been abandoned for a long time, it was not completely useless. It was covered with weeds on the surface, but the soil was not as bad as imagined. As long as proper land preparation and fertilization can be carried out, this land may really be successfully reclaimed.

Finally, on a sunny morning, Li Xiangqian gathered several young people in the yard who were willing to help and prepared to carry out preliminary cleaning of the wasteland. They set out with tools and full of confidence.

However, things were not as smooth as they imagined. There were a lot of stones, tree roots and other debris hidden in the overgrown ground, which was time-consuming and laborious to clean up. The young people worked hard at the beginning, but soon they were defeated by these hidden obstacles.

"Move forward, this land looks more difficult than we thought!" Wang Erleng said while waving a hoe and wiping the sweat from his forehead, panting.

Although Li Xiangqian was exhausted, he still had no intention of giving up. He knew that this was only the first step in the land reclamation and difficulties were inevitable. So he gritted his teeth and encouraged everyone to keep going.

"Everyone, work harder. Let's clear the surface of this area today. We can do the rest slowly. Try to make your voice sound powerful.

Despite being exhausted, the young people gritted their teeth and continued to work hard. As the sun set, they finally cleared the first piece of land that could be cultivated. Although the area was small, it was an important start.

That night, Li Xiangqian lay in bed, his physical exhaustion did not dampen his excitement. He knew that this was only the first step in a long process, but seeing the land being gradually cleared, his heart was full of anticipation. He began to conceive the next plan, thinking about how to organize everyone's strength more effectively and how to make this land finally achieve the goal of a good harvest.

The next day, Li Xiangqian, with a new motivation, continued to organize everyone to reclaim the wasteland. As time went on, more residents began to join in. They were infected by Li Xiangqian's enthusiasm and determination and were willing to work hard for the future of the courtyard.