Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

The morning sun shone on the wasteland, and the air was filled with the smell of fresh soil. Li Xiangqian took a deep breath and felt full of strength. He was thinking about the tasks to be completed today, and he had already outlined in his mind what the land would look like after being tidied. But just as he was about to start, he suddenly felt thirsty. He subconsciously reached for the water cup at his waist, only to find it was empty. He was stunned.

"Oh no," Li Xiangqian frowned. Today's work was destined to be a physical job, especially under the scorching sun. Forgetting to bring a water cup was no small matter. But he didn't want to go back to get it, firstly because he was worried about wasting time, and secondly because he was afraid of affecting everyone's enthusiasm.

He looked around and saw that other neighbors had already started working. Some were mowing the grass, some were moving stones, and they were very busy. Li Xiangqian felt even more anxious. It was a bit embarrassing to ask for water so early in the morning. He didn't want to cause trouble for others. He thought, "Forget it, I'll just work for a while and come back when I'm really thirsty."

Thinking of this, Li Xiangqian decided to focus on the work at hand. He picked up the hoe and began to vigorously clear the weeds in front of him. The grass roots were very deep, and he had to use all his strength every time he swung the hoe. Sweat soon seeped out from his forehead and slid down his cheeks. But Li Xiangqian had only one thought in his mind - to clean up this wasteland as soon as possible and turn it into a fertile field. Li Xiangqian felt more and more thirsty, his throat was dry as if it was burned by fire, and every breath was accompanied by a burning sensation. He had to slow down his movements and looked up at the sky. The sun had risen very high, and the scorching sun was scorching the earth. There seemed to be a layer of heat waves in the air.

"Xiang Qian, what's wrong with you? You don't look well." Lao Wang suddenly walked over and asked with concern.

Li Xiangqian quickly shook his head, "It's okay, I'm just a little tired."

Old Wang frowned, noticing Li Xiangqian's reluctance, and then handed him his water cup, "Come, drink some water, and take a rest for a while. Don't force yourself."

Li Xiangqian took the cup of water somewhat embarrassedly, feeling both grateful and somewhat guilty. He drank the water while secretly laughing at himself, wondering how he could forget such an important thing, how careless he was. After drinking the water, Li Xiangqian felt much more relaxed, and he breathed a sigh of relief, returning the cup to Lao Wang, "Thank you, Lao Wang, I am sorry for the trouble."

"What trouble are you talking about? We are all working together, no need to be so polite." Lao Wang waved his hand and smiled.

Li Xiangqian nodded, feeling warm in his heart. He knew that the neighbors in the courtyard were like a big family. Although there were sometimes minor frictions between them, they could always support each other at critical moments. Thinking of this, Li Xiangqian felt much more relaxed. He decided to work for a while longer and go back to get the water cup after work.

However, as the temperature rose in the afternoon, Li Xiangqian felt dry mouth again. He raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead, muttering to himself: "I can't hold on this time." He glanced around and saw that his neighbors were also slowing down their pace, and some were already sitting on the ground to rest. He finally made up his mind, put down the hoe in his hand, and walked towards the yard.

"Xiang Qian, where are you going?" Aunt Zhang couldn't help but ask when she saw him leaving.

"I forgot to bring my water cup. I'll go back and get it." Li Xiangqian stopped and explained with a smile.

"How can you do such a big job without water? Really, go quickly, and walk slowly." Aunt Zhang urged, her tone full of concern. He quickly quickened his pace and walked home. He felt a little ashamed in his heart. He was obviously the leader, but such a small negligence affected the progress. After returning home, Li Xiangqian quickly found the water cup and filled it with cold water. He picked up the water cup and took a few sips, and felt that his whole body was restored.

When Li Xiangqian returned to the wasteland, the neighbors were still busy. He walked among them and checked each one of them. He was relieved to make sure that everyone was fine. He knew that as the initiator of this operation, he must always stay calm and focused and lead everyone to successfully complete the transformation of this wasteland.

In the next few hours, Li Xiangqian regained his spirit and led everyone to continue cleaning the ground. He kept reminding himself that this negligence was just a small accident, and he must be more careful and make full preparations in the future. The appearance of the wasteland gradually began to change, the weeds were cleared, the land was renovated, and everyone's efforts finally paid off.

When the sun was about to set, Li Xiangqian finally stopped working. He looked up at the land that was gradually becoming neat, and felt a sense of accomplishment. He wiped his sweat and called out to his neighbors: "That's all for today. Thank you for your hard work!"

The neighbors stopped what they were doing, looked at each other, and smiled with satisfaction. Although they were all exhausted, seeing the cleared land in front of them, everyone felt that it was all worth it.

Lao Wang walked up to Li Xiangqian, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Xiangqian, you've done a good job! We have made a good start in this area, and it depends on how you lead us to continue working hard. His heart was full of confidence and expectation. He knew that this was just the beginning and there was still a lot of work to be done, but he was confident that he and everyone could turn this wasteland into a paradise of harvest. At present, this land is no longer a wilderness covered with weeds, but a field that is about to be revitalized, carrying the hopes of everyone in the courtyard.

Back at the courtyard, Li Xiangqian put away his tools, still thinking about tomorrow's work schedule. He decided to plan it carefully tonight to ensure that every step can go smoothly. At the same time, he also reminded himself that no matter what, he must not forget to bring a water cup tomorrow.

Lying in bed, Li Xiangqian felt the fatigue of his body gradually spread, but his heart was full of satisfaction and sense of accomplishment. Although today's work was hard, it also made him more determined in his belief. This piece of wasteland will definitely be transformed into a fertile farmland, and the life of the courtyard will become more colorful because of this new land.

Li Xiangqian recently discovered something that gave him a headache. As the crops they had worked so hard to plant on the wasteland began to sprout, mice actually came to eat them! This was not a good sign, and Li Xiangqian was worried about it. While he felt sorry for the young sprouts that were bitten, he began to think about how to solve this problem.