Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

That way, he could grow more crops, not just the vegetables he had in front of him; he could spend more time studying the best methods of soil, fertilizer, and watering to make these crops grow healthier. He could even try to plant some fruit trees to fill the courtyard with the fragrance of fruit.

But reality does not allow him to expand as he wishes. Li Xiangqian knows how valuable land is in this city. Every inch of land is carefully planned and used, and it is almost impossible to find another place suitable for farming. Even if there is one, it will probably cost a lot.

Li Xiangqian sighed and turned over. He could not deny that his desire for arable land was getting stronger and stronger, but he had to find a reasonable way to realize this wish. At this moment, he suddenly thought of a piece of wasteland not far from the courtyard. It had not been taken care of for many years and was overgrown with weeds. It seemed to have become a forgotten corner. Perhaps, that was exactly what he needed. Li Xiangqian couldn't wait to get up. He decided to go to the wasteland to see if his idea was feasible. He walked out of the courtyard quietly, for fear of disturbing other neighbors who were still asleep. The freshness of dew filled the early morning air, giving him a rare sense of tranquility.

When Li Xiangqian reached the wasteland, he stopped and was shocked by the scene. It was more desolate than he remembered. Weeds and thorns almost covered the entire land, and occasionally some dead trees and abandoned debris could be seen. But Li Xiangqian did not retreat. On the contrary, his heartbeat quickened. What he saw was not desolation, but potential - a piece of undeveloped land, waiting for him to transform and use.

Li Xiangqian paced on the wasteland, thinking in his mind. If he could clear the weeds, renovate the land, fertilize it, and plant crops, this place could become a fertile field. Thinking of this, his fingers clenched into fists involuntarily, and an irresistible impulse surged in his heart. But he also understood that to realize this plan, he needed not only physical strength, but also the support and cooperation of his neighbors.

When Li Xiangqian returned to the courtyard, the yard was already bustling. Neighbors came out of their houses and started a new day of work. Li Xiangqian made up his mind and decided to start with the person who trusted him the most. He walked towards Lao Wang, the neighbor who had helped him build the pavilion, and he had already thought about how to start.

"Good morning, Lao Wang!" Li Xiangqian greeted with a smile.

"Good morning, Xiang Qian, why are you here so early today?" Old Wang was holding a hoe and preparing to loosen the soil, with a kind smile on his face.

"I have something I want to talk to you about. I wonder if you are free?" Li Xiangqian said in a relaxed manner, trying not to appear too anxious.

"What's the matter? Tell me, is there anything we can't talk about?" Lao Wang put down his hoe and walked to Li Xiangqian.

Li Xiangqian hesitated for a moment, but still spoke up: "I've been thinking recently that the land in our courtyard is too small. If we can have another piece of land, we can grow more things. Look, the wasteland outside the yard is unattended and unused. Why don't we grow something there?"

After hearing this, Lao Wang frowned, obviously hesitant. He lowered his head and thought for a moment, then said, "Your idea is not bad, but the land has been abandoned for so long, and I don't know if it can still be used. Besides, it will take a lot of time to clean it up. Besides, who does this land belong to? Can we occupy it casually?"

Li Xiangqian knew that Lao Wang would have concerns, so he was prepared and patiently explained, "I have also considered these issues. We can first inquire about the situation of this piece of land and see if we can use it to grow something temporarily. As for clearing the land, I will be responsible for it. As long as everyone is willing to contribute, we can share the harvested crops together, and I won't take advantage of it."

Looking at Li Xiangqian's determined eyes, Lao Wang was also shaken. After all, he trusted Li Xiangqian's ability and character. Besides, he had indeed tasted a lot of sweetness from farming in the courtyard in the past few years. So, Lao Wang nodded, "Okay, Xiangqian, I support you. Go and find out the details. As long as it can be used, we will do it. With a smile on his face, "Thank you, Lao Wang, I feel more at ease with your words."

In the next few days, Li Xiangqian asked around about the origin of the wasteland. He learned from some old neighbors that the land originally belonged to an old factory, but later the factory moved and the land was abandoned. Due to its remote location and lack of development value, no one was interested in it. After knowing this, Li Xiangqian had a clear idea in his mind and decided to further advance his plan.

In order to get other neighbors involved, Li Xiangqian held a small residents' meeting in the courtyard. He gathered everyone under the pavilion, briefly explained his ideas and plans, and told them that he had found out that the wasteland was temporarily unmanaged, and as long as everyone was willing, they could work together to reclaim it and turn waste into treasure.

"Xiang Qian, your idea is good, but the land is so large, how long will it take us to clean it up?" a middle-aged neighbor questioned.

"Yes, this is a big project," another young man agreed.

Li Xiangqian saw everyone's concerns, and he knew that in order to dispel their doubts, he had to come up with a practical plan. He patiently explained: "I have thought about it. We can proceed in stages. We will clear a small area first and try to grow some crops. Then gradually expand. I will do more to clean up the wasteland. If we work together, it will definitely work. The neighbors began to talk in a low voice. Some thought this was a good opportunity. After all, more land means more harvest. Some people were worried that they would pay too much but get little results. Li Xiangqian looked at everyone's reactions and felt a little nervous, but he did not give up.

Lao Wang stepped forward and said to everyone, "Xiang Qian is a reliable person. He has led us in farming over the past few years and we have all tasted the sweetness. I think since he is willing to take the lead, we can also give it a try. After all, there is nothing to lose."

With Lao Wang's support, Li Xiangqian's proposal was responded to by more people. In the end, everyone agreed to try to reclaim the wasteland. Li Xiangqian breathed a sigh of relief and felt a long-lost excitement. He knew that the real challenge had just begun, but he was confident that he could lead everyone to move forward.

Li Xiangqian stood at the edge of the wasteland, looking at the land he was about to reclaim, his heart full of anticipation. Today was the first day everyone officially started to clean up the wasteland, and he got up early to prepare tools, including hoes, sickles, and shovels. But he was so excited that he forgot to bring a water cup.