Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

The neighbors of the courtyard are increasingly trusting Li Xiangqian. They know that with such a responsible, hardworking and resourceful person leading the way, their lives will surely get better and better. Every time they see Li Xiangqian busy in the fields, everyone feels at ease.

Li Xiangqian stood at the edge of the field and began to think about his next plan. Although the rat problem has been basically solved and the crops are growing steadily, he still feels that this is not enough. As the weather gets hotter and hotter, he begins to worry whether the crops can withstand the test of the scorching heat. Thinking of this, Li Xiangqian thought that maybe he could build a few vegetable sheds in the field to provide the crops with some necessary shade and protection.

This idea gradually took shape in Li Xiangqian's mind, but with it came another worry. Building a vegetable shed is not an easy task. First of all, it requires a large amount of material costs, and the construction of the shed also requires technology and time. Will this proposal be supported by the neighbors? Everyone has paid a lot, and he doesn't want to increase their burden, and he doesn't want his rash decision to make them feel embarrassed. Li Xiangqian decided to discuss it with Lao Wang first to see what he said. After all, Lao Wang is the most experienced person in the yard and can provide him with useful suggestions on many issues. Li Xiangqian walked around the yard and finally saw him in front of Lao Wang's house, so he walked straight over.

"Lao Wang, do you have time to chat?" Li Xiangqian greeted with a smile, with a hint of tentativeness in his tone.

Lao Wang was cleaning an old hoe. When he heard Li Xiangqian's words, he looked up at him, as if he realized that he was worried. "What's wrong, Xiangqian? You don't come to me easily, are you facing any problems?"

Li Xiangqian did not beat around the bush and directly expressed his thoughts: "I was thinking, the vegetables in our fields are growing well now, but the weather has been getting hotter recently. I am worried that the sun is too strong and will ruin the vegetables. I was thinking, can we build a few vegetable sheds in the fields to provide shade for the vegetables?"

Lao Wang put down the hoe in his hand and pondered for a moment. "Well, your worry is not without reason. Our land depends on the weather. If the weather is good, the vegetables will be good. If the weather is bad, we can't do anything. Building a vegetable shed is indeed a good idea, but you know, this is not a trivial matter. "Yes, I have also thought about this issue. Building a vegetable shed requires a lot of materials and manpower, which may be a burden for everyone. I just don't know if this proposal can get everyone's support."

Lao Wang smiled and patted Li Xiangqian on the shoulder: "Xiangqian, everyone has seen your efforts during this period, and your ideas have always been reliable. I think as long as you discuss it with everyone and explain clearly why you want to build a vegetable shed, everyone will support you."

Li Xiangqian felt a little relieved, but still had some concerns. "However, the material cost is a lot of money, and building a shed will take a lot of time and effort. If the effect is not good, everyone's efforts will be wasted." He said seriously: "You are right to worry, you have to think carefully before doing things. But don't put too much pressure on yourself. Let's build a small shed first to try it out. If the effect is good, we can consider expanding it. In this way, everyone's burden will not be too heavy."

Li Xiangqian's mind brightened up. Lao Wang's suggestion helped him find a feasible breakthrough. The experimental vegetable shed could reduce risks and allow everyone to see the real effects before deciding whether to promote it on a large scale. This idea made Li Xiangqian's originally heavy mood relieved a lot.

The next day, Li Xiangqian gathered several neighbors with whom he had a good relationship and proposed the idea of ​​building a vegetable shed. Everyone sat together and listened to him explain in detail why he wanted to build a vegetable shed and the difficulties and challenges he might encounter.

"Old Li, your idea is quite good. Our vegetables do need some protection." Uncle Liu spoke first. He was also quite experienced in farming. "However, as you said, materials and time are both problems. We need to discuss a suitable solution."

"Yes, I think we can first try building a small shed as Lao Wang said. Then we can expand it step by step. We don't have to cover the entire field with sheds at once." Aunt Zhang also agreed.

Seeing that everyone was willing to discuss this issue, Li Xiangqian gradually came to a conclusion. He looked at everyone present and continued, "I think Uncle Liu and Aunt Zhang's suggestion is very good. We can build a small shed first and see how it works. As for the material cost, I have already inquired about it. There are some second-hand bamboo and film on the market. The price is relatively cheap. I can advance the money first, and everyone can pay me back when they make a profit."

Hearing that Li Xiangqian was willing to advance the material costs, the neighbors liked him even more and expressed their willingness to help build the shed. Seeing everyone so enthusiastic, Li Xiangqian felt warm in his heart. He must build this shed well and not let everyone down. Li Xiangqian and several enthusiastic neighbors began to prepare materials. They used their free time to go to the market to select the strongest bamboo and durable plastic film. Although they were second-hand, the quality was pretty good. Everyone was very motivated and everyone was willing to contribute their own efforts to this shed.

During the construction of the shed, Li Xiangqian was extremely careful. He personally designed the structure of the shed and carefully measured the length of each bamboo according to the size of the field and the distribution of crops. Although these things seem cumbersome, Li Xiangqian knows that only by laying a solid foundation can a solid shed be built to provide the best protection for the crops.

On the day of the groundbreaking, he felt mixed emotions as he looked at the land that was about to be covered. He knew that this was his commitment to the Siheyuan family and an important step for him to lead everyone towards a better life.

Neighbors came one after another, holding tools in their hands and with expectant smiles on their faces. Everyone knew that the completion of this vegetable shed would directly affect their next harvest, so everyone was very serious.

Li Xiangqian waved the hammer in his hand and took the lead in building the first bamboo. He had steady hands and skillful movements, and each hammer hit the bamboo firmly. Uncle Liu and Lao Wang were responsible for stabilizing the bamboo, while Aunt Zhang and several other neighbors prepared the binding materials. Everyone had a clear division of labor and tacit cooperation, and the scene was full of enthusiasm.

"Xiang Qian, is this height okay?" Lao Wang confirmed with Li Xiang Qian while holding the bamboo.

Li Xiangqian stopped what he was doing, carefully measured the height, and nodded, "Well, it's about right. If it's any higher, it might not be stable."