Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

Li Xiangqian forced a smile, sat on a rattan chair in the yard, looked up at his father and said, "Dad, the work in the fields is getting heavier and heavier, and I really can't handle it alone. I'm thinking, should I find some people to help, otherwise I'm afraid this year's harvest will not be guaranteed."

The father nodded, obviously seeing his son's hard work, "Xiang Qian, you are right. The weather is getting hotter and hotter, and the work in the fields is heavy. You really can't do so much by yourself. It's worth hiring a few people to help. Your health is important, and we can't tire you out just to save a few dollars." He was relieved, at least his father supported him. He knew that although his father didn't talk much, he always cared about him very much. He felt more at ease to get his father's support.

"Okay, I'll go to the village this afternoon and ask who's free to help." Li Xiangqian had a rough plan in mind. He knew that when hiring people to do the work, he had to find those who were efficient and reliable, and not just a few unreliable people, otherwise it would be even more troublesome if there was a problem in the field.

In the afternoon, Li Xiangqian had a simple meal and rested for a while. When the sun moved slightly west and the temperature dropped a little, he went out to walk around the village to see if he could find suitable people.

Some elderly people in the village were sitting under the trees to enjoy the cool air. When they saw Li Xiangqian coming, they greeted him: "Xiangqian, you're out again? You should rest more and don't tire yourself out."

Li Xiangqian smiled and nodded, feeling a little touched. Although these elderly people could no longer help with the work, their concern made him feel a little warm.

He walked all the way to the entrance of the village and saw a few people smoking and chatting under a big tree. Li Xiangqian walked over and found a man named Wang Mazi inside. He was a man who worked relatively efficiently in the village and usually helped others do some odd jobs to earn some hard-earned money. Li Xiangqian thought he was a good candidate, so he went up to greet him.

"Brother Mazi, how are you doing recently? Are you free? I have a lot of work to do in the fields and I want to find someone to help." Li Xiangqian said straight to the point, with a bit of earnestness in his tone.

Wang Mazi listened and smiled. "Oh, Brother Xiang Qian, you are right. I have been worried about having nothing to do recently. Come on, if you need work, just come to me. I will definitely do it for you very quickly."

Li Xiangqian felt more relaxed after hearing what he said. Although Wang Mazi didn't talk much, he was honest and efficient, and he was a trustworthy person. He nodded and asked, "Brother Mazi, can you help me ask if anyone is free and can come to help?"

Wang Mazi nodded and said, "Okay, Brother Xiang Qian, wait for me to ask and I will bring people to help you tomorrow. Don't worry, I will definitely do a great job for you."

Li Xiangqian was relieved. This way, the work in the field was finally settled. He knew that with help, he would not have to work so hard and the harvest would be guaranteed. Li Xiangqian got up early to welcome Mazi and his friends to help. He was a little excited and a little nervous. After all, this was the first time he hired someone to work, and he was not familiar with some details, but he knew that this step had to be taken.

Soon, Wang Mazi came with three or four people, all of whom were strong men who seemed to be very hardworking. Li Xiangqian went up to them, greeted them, and then led them to the field. As he walked, he thought to himself that he must arrange things properly today and not make any mistakes.

When they got to the field, Li Xiangqian explained the work to be done in detail and also reminded them of some precautions. Wang Mazi and the others listened carefully, nodded in agreement, and looked very motivated. Li Xiangqian looked at these people and felt relieved, thinking that he had found the right person.

Several people started working quickly. They were quick and agile, and they did their work without hesitation. Li Xiangqian was not idle either, and he joined in, observing their performance while working. Although the sun was still scorching today, Li Xiangqian felt a lot more relaxed with help.

At noon, Li Xiangqian specially prepared some tea and food, and invited everyone to rest under the shade of the trees. He knew that these workers were all good hands, but it was so hot, so they had to rest and not get tired. Everyone sat together, ate simple meals, and chatted. The atmosphere was harmonious, and Li Xiangqian also felt a long-lost sense of relaxation in his heart.

After dinner, everyone continued to work until the evening, when Li Xiangqian asked them to stop. He knew that although he had done a lot of work today, he would have to continue working for a few more days before all the land was tidied up. However, he was no longer as anxious as before, knowing that with these helpers, the work in the fields would definitely be completed smoothly.

When everyone was about to leave, Li Xiangqian took out the wages for the day and distributed them to everyone. He knew that they deserved the wages for their hard work. Wang Mazi took the money, patted Li Xiangqian on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Brother Xiangqian, you are a kind person. We will come again tomorrow to help you finish all the work."

Li Xiangqian also smiled, feeling satisfied and at ease. He knew that he had made the right decision. Hiring people not only ensured the work on the farm, but also gave him more time and energy to think about other things.

On this day, Li Xiangqian got up very early. He knew that he had a lot of things to do today. Not only did he have to continue to arrange the work in the fields, but he also had to prepare a hot meal for everyone. Thinking of this, he felt that the burden on his shoulders had become heavier, but more of a sense of responsibility and satisfaction. He knew that it was not easy for these villagers who helped him work. In such hot weather, they must be exhausted after a day's work. As an employer, he felt that he should treat them well.

In the morning, there was still a thin layer of mist in the courtyard, and there was a chill in the air. Li Xiangqian stood in the yard, took a deep breath, and felt a sense of freshness and comfort. He walked into the kitchen and began to prepare today's meal. Li Xiangqian didn't usually cook, but today, in order to thank everyone, he decided to cook a meal himself.

He took out a bag of rice from the corner of the kitchen, poured it into the pot, skillfully washed it several times, then added the right amount of water and covered the pot. Then, he took out a few eggs and cucumbers and prepared to make a simple scrambled egg and cucumber. He knew that although this dish was simple, it was very suitable for this hot weather and was refreshing and appetizing.

Li Xiangqian was busy working while thinking about today's work arrangements. Although the work in the field has not been completed, it has made good progress. With the help of Wang Mazi and everyone, the progress has been significantly accelerated.