Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

Thinking about this, Li Xiangqian was filled with gratitude. He knew that he could not accomplish so much work alone, and the support and help from these villagers made him feel warm.

When the water in the pot began to bubble, Li Xiangqian picked up the spatula and began to stir-fry the cucumber and eggs. Oil smoke rose up. Although his skills were not as skillful as those of professional chefs, he was serious and attentive with every spatula. While he was stir-frying, he tried to adjust the heat, fearing that the vegetables would be burnt. An enticing aroma gradually filled the kitchen. Li Xiangqian smelled it and felt a sense of accomplishment.

"This dish should suit everyone's appetite." He said to himself, thinking about the scene of everyone eating, and a smile rose unconsciously on his lips. Although these were just a few simple home-cooked dishes, he knew that as long as he made them with heart, everyone would definitely feel his sincerity.

While he was busy cooking, a few voices came from outside the courtyard gate: "Brother Xiangqian, how are you today? Do you need any help?"

When Li Xiangqian heard Wang Mazi's voice, he quickly put down the spatula and walked out of the kitchen. "Brother Mazi, you came at the right time. My meal will be ready soon. Let's sit down and have a rest first. After eating, we can go back to work."

Wang Mazi led a few people into the yard and saw Li Xiangqian standing at the kitchen door wearing an apron. He couldn't help but laugh and said, "Brother Xiangqian, you are really kind. You cook for us in person. This is not common!"

Li Xiangqian also smiled and said, "I saw that you guys were working hard, so I wanted to make a hot meal for you guys. We are all brothers, so let's not talk about those empty words."

When everyone heard this, they all laughed happily and said, "Brother Xiang Qian, it's worth working with you. Not only do you pay us well, but you also take care of our meals!"

Li Xiangqian waved his hand and said modestly: "No, we are all from the same village. I will definitely do my best to help if I can."

After saying that, he turned back to the kitchen and brought out the cooked dishes. The big table in the yard had already been prepared, and everyone sat around it, watching the hot meals that Li Xiangqian brought, and everyone showed a satisfied smile.

"Brother Xiang Qian, this dish smells delicious, let's eat quickly!" Wang Mazi picked up the chopsticks and said with a smile.

Li Xiangqian smiled and nodded, signaling everyone to start eating. The atmosphere at the table immediately became lively, and everyone was eating and chatting at the same time, and the atmosphere was relaxed and happy. Li Xiangqian saw that everyone was eating happily, and he felt that it was worth it. Although he was a little tired, he felt that everything was worth it when he saw that everyone was eating happily and working energetically.

Halfway through the meal, Wang Mazi put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth, looked up at Li Xiangqian and said, "Brother Xiangqian, you really cooked this meal well. I've never had such delicious scrambled eggs and cucumbers. Your cooking skills are much better than the one at home!"

Li Xiangqian laughed and waved his hands, saying, "Don't flatter me. This is just a home-cooked meal. We just need to eat well."

Everyone agreed, praising Li Xiangqian's cooking skills, and some even joked that they would come to his house more often for meals in the future. Li Xiangqian smiled and agreed, feeling very satisfied. Although it was just a simple meal, it embodied his gratitude and respect for everyone.

After the meal, everyone took a short break and returned to the fields to continue working. Li Xiangqian was with them. Although he was still a little tired, he felt much more relaxed. He knew that with the help of these villagers, the work in the fields would be completed smoothly.

In the evening, the sun finally set, and the sky was dyed with a warm orange. Looking at the busy figures of the guys, his heart was filled with gratitude and satisfaction. Although the work today was still heavy, he knew that every bit of hard work on this land would not be in vain.

As the day came to an end, Li Xiangqian returned to the courtyard, walked into the kitchen, put the dishes in the sink, and began to wash them. His movements were slow and focused, and he thought about everything that happened today, feeling the fatigue of the day slowly dissipating with the running water in his hands.

After washing the dishes, Li Xiangqian returned to the yard, sat under the old locust tree, looked at the stars in the night sky, and his heart gradually calmed down. He knew that he would still face many challenges and difficulties in the future, but with today's experience and the support of the villagers, he strengthened his confidence.

Li Xiangqian sat under the old locust tree in the courtyard. The evening breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness. Everything in the courtyard seemed particularly quiet. The few stars in the night sky flickered with faint light, reflecting his inner world, which was complicated and chaotic. Although he had just finished a busy day's work, he was in a difficult mood at the moment, and even felt a kind of inexplicable heaviness.

He leaned against the tree trunk, looked down at his calloused hands, and had a lot of thoughts in his mind. Although the work today went smoothly, he felt something was wrong. Was it because he felt relieved by hiring someone to help him, or was it because the busy day covered up some of the uneasiness in his heart? Li Xiangqian himself couldn't explain it clearly, but he felt like there was a stone weighing down his heart.

"Is it time for some changes in my life?" He asked himself, his heart full of doubts. He had already found helpers and the work was progressing well. He should have felt relaxed, but why was he still so anxious? Was he worried that the next harvest would not be as good as expected, or did he feel that he was not performing well enough in front of these people?

Li Xiangqian rubbed his temples, trying to clear his mind. He knew that the pace of life had been too fast recently, and he was busy every day, with almost no time to stop and think about his feelings and thoughts. He felt like a machine that kept spinning, with all his attention focused on the work in the field, ignoring his true thoughts.

Suddenly, he remembered some words Wang Mazi mentioned to him during their conversation today. Although he didn't pay much attention to them at the time, now when he thinks back, he always feels that there is something meaningful in those words. Wang Mazi mentioned the current situation of his land, saying that he was doing well, and half-jokingly said: "Brother Xiangqian, you work so hard, are you thinking about getting a bigger piece of land in the future and making more money?"

At that time, Li Xiangqian just smiled and said, "The bigger the land, the more work you have to do. I'm just trying to maintain it, and I don't dare to think too much." But now that he thinks about it, he is indeed beginning to be dissatisfied with the status quo. Although the work on the land is progressing, he always feels that something is missing, or in other words, he longs for something in his heart, longing for a new change, a new possibility.