Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

Li Xiangqian suddenly woke up from his dream, his forehead covered with cold sweat. The room in front of him was quiet, and the sound of the wind outside was still lingering in his ears. His heart was beating violently, and his palms were cold. The panic in the dream still lingered in his heart, making him feel deeply uneasy.

He sat up and took a few deep breaths, trying to calm himself. "It's just a dream," Li Xiangqian said to himself, "There's nothing to worry about."

But the scene in the dream could not be erased from his mind. He Yuzhu's figure kept appearing in his mind. Li Xiangqian knew that his concern for his friend had penetrated into his bones. He decided that no matter what the dream was like, he could not ignore the problems in reality. He must find He Yuzhu as soon as possible to ensure his safety.

Li Xiangqian forced himself to get up, put on his clothes, and walk out of the room. Although it was not yet completely light, he had decided to go to the river to make sure everything was okay. He was still full of anxiety, but he knew that he had to act.

Arriving at the river, Li Xiangqian looked around and saw the river water shimmering in the morning light. Everything seemed peaceful and calm. He carefully checked the riverside environment and was relieved after confirming that there was nothing unusual. The river water was still flowing as usual, and there seemed to be no unusual changes.

"It was really a false alarm." Li Xiangqian secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but he still decided to find He Yuzhu to make sure he was safe.

Li Xiangqian walked to Xu Damao's house and knocked on the door. Xu Damao was still asleep, and the door was gently opened. Seeing Li Xiangqian standing at the door, Xu Damao looked a little confused.

"Li Xiangqian, why are you here so early?" Xu Damao rubbed his eyes and asked, "What's the matter?"

Li Xiangqian forced a smile, trying to hide his inner anxiety. "Nothing special, I just wanted to come and see you and make sure if you are in any trouble."

Xu Damao yawned and then relaxed his guard. "I'm fine. I drank some wine with my friends last night and slept very soundly."

Li Xiangqian breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. Do you want to take a walk by the river today and take a look?"

"Of course," Xu Damao said with a smile, "I just happen to have time too, let's go to the riverside."

The two of them went to the river together. Although the sky was getting brighter and the morning breeze brought a bit of coolness, Li Xiangqian's uneasiness still did not completely disappear. Xu Damao took a leisurely walk by the river, while Li Xiangqian looked around from time to time, carefully checking the water condition to make sure everything was normal.

"Li Xiangqian, how is your work progress these days?" Xu Damao asked as they took a walk, "Have you encountered any difficulties recently?"

Li Xiangqian felt a little more relaxed and replied, "Not bad. Although there are some problems, overall there is still great progress. However, there are some things that need to be paid attention to to ensure that everything goes well."

"That's good." Xu Damao nodded, "I believe you can handle it. As long as I'm here, any difficulties can be solved."

The two chatted by the river for a while, and Li Xiangqian finally felt that his inner tension had subsided a little. He knew that although the scene in the dream made him feel uneasy, the problems in reality still needed him to take seriously. He decided to continue to pay attention to the situation in the potato field and make sure everything was under his control.

As the days passed, the affairs of the courtyard gradually got back on track. Li Xiangqian's potato field problems were alleviated, and he gradually began to make time for other work in the courtyard. Recently, the corn planted in a vacant lot in the courtyard has matured, and Li Xiangqian decided to take the opportunity to harvest it and prepare to peel the corn for future consumption.

The morning sun shines through the green shade of the yard, and the air is filled with the fragrance of corn. Li Xiang carries the basket forward and walks to the edge of the cornfield. He reaches out and gently pulls up a few plump corns. He feels the heaviness of the corn cobs in his hands, and feels a subtle sense of satisfaction in his heart. He knows that these corns are the result of his careful care, and now it is finally time to harvest.

He carefully put the corn into the basket, then took out the tools and began to peel the corn husk. As the corn husks were peeled off layer by layer, the golden corn kernels were revealed. Li Xiangqian peeled the corn with concentration, and each husk was gently torn off by him, trying not to damage the corn kernels inside.

"The corn is especially sweet this season," Li Xiangqian said to himself, with a smile on his face. He was very satisfied with his harvest this time, and this simple satisfaction made him find a bit of peace in his busy work.

The process of peeling corn is not complicated, but for Li Xiangqian it is full of relaxation and pleasure. While peeling, he glanced at the surrounding environment from time to time, and his heart was filled with peace. Although his courtyard is not big, every detail has been carefully taken care of by him, and these efforts make him feel extremely gratified.

At this moment, He Yuzhu appeared at the gate of the yard. He saw Li Xiangqian busy, and walked over with a smile, "Li Xiangqian, what new tricks are you doing?"

Li Xiangqian looked up and saw He Yuzhu coming. His smile deepened. "He Yuzhu, you came just in time. I am peeling corn and preparing to store it. Do you have anything to do recently? If you have time, you can help me."

"Okay, no problem." He Yuzhu agreed readily, "I'm just bored, so it's nice for me to help."

He Yuzhu walked over to Li Xiangqian and started to peel corn together. The two chatted while working in the sun, and the atmosphere seemed relaxed and happy.

"How have you been lately?" Li Xiangqian asked. "I heard that you have been busy with your farm. How is it?"

"Not bad." He Yuzhu said as he peeled corn, "Although there are many problems in the fields, they are generally under control. Especially the methods you taught me, they are really effective."

Li Xiangqian nodded, feeling proud. "That's good. I also hope that my experience can be helpful to you. Speaking of which, I have been thinking about some new agricultural technologies recently, hoping to further improve our planting results."

"Oh, you are such a studious person." He Yuzhu said with a smile, "I haven't thought about it that much. Anyway, being able to grow good crops is something worth being happy about."

Li Xiangqian smiled and said, "In fact, mastering some new technologies can also help us better cope with various challenges. Especially for seasonal work like this, every detail cannot be ignored."