Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

Li Xiangqian drove the ox cart all the way to the town. There were already many people busy in the fields along the way. The shadows of the trees on the roadside swayed on the ground as the ox cart swayed, and the sun shone through the leaves and sprinkled on Li Xiangqian's face. Li Xiangqian looked at the hills in the distance, thinking about the efforts he had made in the fields over the years. He knew that this piece of land was his root, and no matter what, he had to make it harvest well and make life better for his family.

When he arrived in town, Li Xiangqian went straight to the agricultural supply store he often visited. When the people in the store saw him coming in, they greeted him warmly, "Hey, Brother Li, why are you here so early today?"

Li Xiangqian smiled and walked to the counter. "Lao Zhang, let me see if you have any good seeds. The old cow is not strong enough this year, so I want to try some new varieties."

The shop owner, Lao Zhang, was a smart man. He had heard about Li Xiangqian's situation a long time ago. He immediately took out a few bags of seeds from behind the counter and said, "Look, these are just imported this year. They have high yields and good disease resistance. I think your land is suitable for planting these."

Li Xiangqian picked up a bag of seeds and read the instructions on the package carefully, wondering whether he should buy more. Seeing his hesitation, Lao Zhang came up and whispered, "Brother Li, don't worry, these seeds are guaranteed, and the yield is much higher than your previous seeds. If you are worried, buy a few bags and try them. If the harvest is good next year, it won't be too late to buy more. He was still a little worried, but he knew that there would be no change if he didn't try. He finally decided to buy these seeds, thinking to himself, "Dad is right, the land cannot be left idle, and the old cow can still plow for a few years. I have to make the land grow better in the next few years."

He loaded the seeds onto the cart, paid for them, and chatted with Lao Zhang for a few more words. Lao Zhang reminded him: "These seeds are good, but you have to pay attention to watering and fertilizing them. If you have any questions, feel free to come and ask me."

Li Xiangqian nodded in agreement, but he was determined to give these seeds a try. He knew that the crops in the field were the livelihood of his family, and if the land was to continue to grow, he had to make changes.

On the way home in the oxcart, Li Xiangqian kept thinking about how to make these new seeds take root in the ground. He knew that this year would be a challenge, but he was not afraid, because he always believed that the land would reward those who treated it with care. The oxcart moved slowly forward in the sunset, and Li Xiangqian's mood gradually calmed down with the pace. He looked ahead, thinking about tomorrow, thinking about this familiar land, and thinking about the new hopes that were about to be sown.

After returning home, Li Xiangqian carefully moved the seeds into the warehouse and placed them like treasures. His father came out of the house, saw the seeds, nodded, and his eyes showed a trace of relief and hope. "Xiangqian, you did the right thing. Let's start planting these hopes tomorrow." His father patted his shoulder, with a deep trust in his tone.

Li Xiangqian smiled and felt relieved. He began to get busy, preparing to sow the new seeds. He knew that this was not just a sowing, but also a new attempt and an expectation for the future. He carefully turned the soil, sowed the seeds, and watered them, completing each step meticulously.

The soil in the field glowed softly under the spring sunshine. Li Xiangqian watched the seeds being buried in the soil and silently prayed that the seeds would germinate and grow, bringing a good harvest. He knew that he had done his best, and the rest depended on the land and God's will.

As time went by, Li Xiangqian went to the field every day to check on the seeds, his heart always filled with anticipation and worry. Days passed, and finally one day, he saw tender green seedlings poking their heads out of the soil. At that moment, Li Xiangqian suddenly felt excited, he knew that this piece of land had lived up to his expectations.

Li Xiangqian's days passed by in a busy manner. The tender seedlings of the new seeds had begun to take root and grow in the fields. He went to the fields every day to check, his heart full of expectations and worries. Whenever he saw those tender green seedlings thriving in the sun, he always felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction. Every inch of the land and every seed seemed to be connected to his heart.

However, life is always full of unforeseen twists and turns. That day, Li Xiangqian went out early as usual and drove the old cow to the field. On the way, he met Xu Damao. Xu Damao was a well-known busybody in the village. He usually had nothing to do and always liked to meddle in other people's affairs. Today, he brought a big dog from somewhere and walked towards Li Xiangqian excitedly.

"Hey, Brother Xiangqian, you're going to the fields again so early!" Xu Damao greeted him with a smile, holding the big dog in his hand. The dog jumped beside him, looking extremely excited.

"Well, we have to keep an eye on the things in the field." Li Xiangqian replied calmly, but he felt a little impatient. He had dealt with Xu Damao several times and knew that this man had no real business and only caused trouble for others.

Xu Damao didn't seem to notice Li Xiangqian's impatience, and said to himself: "Look at my dog. I just bought it from the town. I heard it's very smart and can guard the house! I want to take it for a walk and let it get familiar with our village."

Li Xiangqian glanced at the dog and saw that it was large, with fluffy hair and bright eyes. It was an energetic dog. He said nothing more and continued to drive the cow forward. But just as he turned around, Xu Damao's dog suddenly broke free from the rope and pounced on the old cow.

The old cow was frightened by the sudden attack and struggled violently. Before Li Xiangqian could react, he was tripped and lost his balance, falling heavily to the ground. His palms brushed against the rough ground and he instantly felt a burning pain. Li Xiangqian frowned in pain, but he didn't bother to check his wounds. Instead, he immediately struggled to get up and looked at the old cow anxiously.

The old cow was kicking its hooves in panic and making low mooing sounds. Although the dog rushed over, Xu Damao grabbed its neck in time and pulled it back. While scolding the dog, Xu Damao hurriedly apologized: "Oh, Brother Xiangqian, I'm so sorry! This dog is not very obedient and scared you!"

Li Xiangqian was so angry that his face turned pale. He stood up, brushed off the dust on his body, and was furious. He stared at Xu Damao and said in a bad tone: "Xu Damao, how could you bring such a big dog out without keeping an eye on it? If it hurts my cow, can you afford the compensation?"