Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

Li Xiangqian's eyes gradually softened. Although he was still uneasy, he felt relieved when he saw his wife. He Yuzhu always gave him a strange sense of stability, and that kind of peace of mind seemed to emanate from her. No matter how difficult the situation was, he could always forget those troubles temporarily when he saw her.

Today, she suggested taking him to the market to relax. Li Xiangqian knew that he might not really need to go to the market, but simply wanted to avoid the oppressive feeling in his heart, so he nodded silently. He looked at He Yuzhu's busy back, and a warm current emerged in his heart.

"Let's go. Once you're ready, let's go together to the market and buy some vegetables." He Yuzhu's gentle voice came from the kitchen, with a hint of tenderness that could not be refused.

Li Xiangqian turned around, looked at her, and smiled: "Okay, I'll go change my clothes now."

He could feel the concern and persistence in He Yuzhu's words. She knew that Li Xiangqian had been upset recently, and she had been trying her best to help him get out of that haze. Li Xiangqian did not dislike it, but he was still a little hesitant and had mixed emotions in his heart. However, seeing his wife's smile, he couldn't help but want to cooperate with her, even though he knew that this kind of cooperation would not really help him, at least it could temporarily make her less worried.

After changing his clothes, Li Xiangqian walked out the door and found He Yuzhu already standing at the door waiting for him, with an expectant light in her eyes. "Hurry up, don't wait for me too long." She said with a smile, but there was a little tenderness in her eyes, as if all the anxiety in the world dissipated in her smile.

Li Xiangqian nodded and walked out of the yard with her. Although he still felt a little heavy in his heart, his wife's company always made his steps a little lighter. The two walked on the path, and the surrounding scene became less depressing in Li Xiangqian's eyes. The small shops on the street, a few cats walking leisurely, and the laughter of children in the distance all made him feel a long-lost tranquility.

"What do you want to buy today?" He Yuzhu asked. She looked at Li Xiangqian with a hint of mischief in her eyes.

Li Xiangqian smiled softly. Although he was still a little anxious, his expression seemed to be more relaxed. "Buy some vegetables and cook something delicious." He answered in a low voice. The ease in his tone surprised him a little. In fact, he didn't usually care about these trivial matters, but under the influence of He Yuzhu, he found that he could temporarily put aside the worries that were suffocating him.

As they walked along the road, their pace slowed down at the same time, and Li Xiangqian gradually relaxed. His wife's care and tolerance seemed to gradually dispel the haze in his heart. She was not impatient and never forced him to face things he was unwilling to touch. Whenever Li Xiangqian was depressed, she would always quietly accompany him, giving him enough space and time to let him slowly recover.

"Do you feel that this place is particularly quiet?" He Yuzhu suddenly asked, with a thoughtful gleam in his eyes.

Li Xiangqian was stunned for a moment, then looked down at his surroundings. He realized that the trees on both sides of the street were lush and green, the flowers on the roadside were in full bloom, and the fresh air made people feel peaceful and comfortable. Occasionally, a few birds flew by, leaving behind pleasant calls. Although it was an ordinary town, this scene made Li Xiangqian involuntarily slow down his breathing.

"Yeah, it's quite quiet." He nodded and turned to look at He Yuzhu, "Sometimes, you really need to slow down to notice everything around you."

He Yuzhu smiled and said nothing more, but gently took Li Xiangqian's arm. She knew that Li Xiangqian had not really let go of his worries, but at least now, his mood began to calm down and he was no longer so impatient.

The two continued walking along the path, and gradually, the noise of the market began to enter Li Xiangqian's ears. He frowned subconsciously, and the image of the snake appeared in his mind again. The snake did not seem to disappear because of this. It was still stirring in the depths of his heart, reminding him all the time that he should not take it lightly.

However, he did not tell He Yuzhu this. He knew that his wife's concern at this time did not need these heavy words to disturb her. He did not want her to worry about him anymore, and he did not even want her to see his inner fragility. Li Xiangqian decided to keep these worries in his heart. At least today, he wanted to be a good husband who could cooperate with his wife.

Walking to the market, Li Xiangqian and He Yuzhu started to select vegetables together. He Yuzhu chatted with the vendors while selecting, while Li Xiangqian accompanied him silently and occasionally helped to carry the basket. Every time his hands touched those fresh vegetables, his inner anxiety seemed to be slightly soothed. That kind of intimacy may be the temporary peace in his heart.

"Why are you so quiet today?" He Yuzhu asked suddenly, her eyes resting on Li Xiangqian's face.

Li Xiangqian forced a smile: "Nothing, I just suddenly felt that these vegetables are pretty good. These little things in life can make people relax."

He Yuzhu nodded. She seemed to understand what Li Xiangqian meant: "Well, there are many little things in life that are worth cherishing. I am very happy that you are like this now."

Li Xiangqian's eyes flashed, and he lowered his head involuntarily. Yes, he used to be always anxious and nervous, always thinking about solving those seemingly unsolvable problems. But at this moment, standing in the crowd at the market, listening to the vendors' cries, and seeing his wife's gentle smile, he felt a long-lost sense of peace. He didn't know how long this peace would last, but at least now, he felt that he had a brief peace.

Li Xiangqian stood in front of a stall in the market, holding a basket of fresh seasonal vegetables, his eyes occasionally scanning the stalls next to him, trying to pick out the best ingredients. Today, He Yuzhu seemed particularly happy, and had been talking enthusiastically with the people around him, occasionally looking back at him with a hint of relief in his eyes. Li Xiangqian's mood also relaxed a lot. Although the anxiety in his heart was still with him, he was no longer so eager to face it, as if there was a power of self-comfort, reminding him that at least today, he could temporarily put those anxieties aside.

He looked down at the fresh carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers in the basket, each of which was brightly colored and full of life. Li Xiangqian reached out and picked up a carrot. When his fingers touched the smooth skin, he felt an inexplicable warmth in his heart.