Chapter 169 There is a long way to go

"Yu Li, why do you want to marry He Xueyang?" Li Xiangqian suddenly asked, breaking the joyful atmosphere and the box suddenly became silent.

Yu Li frowned slightly when she heard Li Xiangqian's question. She knew that this question would be raised sooner or later, but she didn't expect it to be at this time. "Li Xiangqian, this question..."

Li Xiangqian did not wait for Li to finish, he continued: "There does not seem to be a deep emotional foundation between you and He Xueyang. Why do you want to marry someone you do not love?"

Yu Li felt a pang of pain in her heart after hearing what Li Xiangqian said. She knew that Li Xiangqian was a sensitive person, and he could see through her hesitation and anxiety. "Li Xiangqian, this question is actually very complicated."

Li Xiangqian's eyes were full of doubt and puzzlement. "Complicated? Can you tell me what made you make such a decision?"

Yu Li was silent for a while, then slowly said: "Li Xiangqian, I know you are worried about me, but this matter is really difficult to tell you."

Li Xiangqian became even more anxious after hearing what Yu Li said. He knew that Yu Li had always been a strong and independent woman, and she would not easily confide her troubles to him. But he was unwilling to give up just like that, and he wanted to know what had happened that made Yu Li make such a choice.

"Yu Li, I am your friend and colleague," Li Xiangqian said firmly, "No matter what happens, you can talk to me and I will do my best to help you."

Yu Li was touched by Li Xiangqian's words. She knew that Li Xiangqian was a trustworthy friend, and his presence made her feel at ease. "Li Xiangqian, thank you for your concern," she said softly, "but this matter is too complicated, I can't tell you clearly."

Li Xiangqian felt frustrated after hearing Yu Li's answer. He knew that no matter how much he persuaded her, Yu Li would not confess easily. But he did not give up. He decided to keep trying until he found out the truth.

"Okay, I won't force you." Li Xiangqian sighed and said helplessly, "But no matter what happens, you must remember that I will always support you."

Yu Li smiled slightly. She knew that Li Xiangqian was a kind person and his presence made her feel warm. "Thank you, Li Xiangqian," she said gratefully, "I will remember your words."

Li Xiangqian looked at Yu Li's gentle smile, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He knew that he could not give up, and he would always protect Yu Li until she found true happiness.

Yu Li was filled with disappointment and frustration when she heard what Li Xiangqian said. She originally thought that Li Xiangqian could understand her choice and support her decision, but now it seems that everything was just her wishful thinking.

She felt empty inside, she didn't know what she should do. She couldn't help hiding her tears in her eyes, trying hard to suppress her emotions.

Li Xiangqian looked at Yu Li's expression, his heart full of guilt and helplessness. He knew that his words hurt Yu Li, but he couldn't find a suitable way to make up for it.

"Yu Li, I..." Li Xiangqian hesitated to speak. He wanted to apologize, but didn't know how to start.

However, before he could open his mouth, Yu Li had already stood up and walked towards the door of the box with an expressionless face. "I don't want to hear your words anymore." Her voice was cold and firm, "I've heard enough."

Li Xiangqian looked at Yu Li's back, feeling helpless and regretful. He wanted to catch up with her and explain things to her, but he knew it was too late.

Yu Li walked out of the box, she felt a dull pain in her chest, tears welled up in her eyes. She knew that she had too many expectations for Li Xiangqian, but reality was always cruel.

She didn't know where she should go, nor how to plan for her future. She just felt like her heart was being cut by a knife, and it was heart-wrenching.

Li Xiangqian looked at Yu Li's back as she left, his heart filled with regret and pain. He knew he had hurt an important person, but he could not recover what he had lost.

"Yu Li, I'm sorry." Li Xiangqian whispered softly, tears blurring his eyes, "I'm really sorry for you."

The atmosphere in the box became dull and depressing, and Li Xiangqian felt extremely lonely and confused. He knew that he needed time to reflect and face the situation, but he also knew that the irreversible fact would remain in his heart forever and become his indelible pain.

Shi Xiaona was filled with helplessness and heartache when she saw Yu Li leaving. She knew she couldn't interfere with the relationship between Yu Li and Li Xiangqian, but she couldn't bear to see her friend get hurt.

"Yu Li, wait!" Shi Xiaona couldn't help but shouted, but Yu Li seemed not to hear her and left in a hurry.

Shi Xiaona stood there, feeling lost. She knew how important Li Xiangqian was to Yu Li, but she also knew that Yu Li's decision was not easy to change. She could not help Yu Li solve the problem, and could only silently bless her.

When Shi Xiaona left, Li Xiangqian felt even more depressed. He felt like an isolated island, trapped in his own thoughts, unable to find a way out.

Just then, a kind old man walked into the box. He was the owner of the pub and a friend of Li Xiangqian and his friends—Uncle Xu.

"Li Xiangqian, what happened?" Uncle Xu couldn't help feeling worried when he saw Li Xiangqian remaining silent.

Li Xiangqian raised his head and looked at Uncle Xu, his eyes full of fatigue and loss. "Uncle Xu, I screwed up." He whispered, "I hurt someone I care about the most."

Uncle Xu felt a pang of heartache when he heard Li Xiangqian's words. "Li Xiangqian, you have to be strong." He gently patted Li Xiangqian's shoulder. "There will always be various difficulties in life, but the important thing is to learn to face them."

Li Xiangqian nodded, he knew that what Uncle Xu said was right. He couldn't give up because of a temporary setback, he had to learn to draw lessons from failure and pick himself up again.

"Thank you, Uncle Xu." Li Xiangqian said gratefully, "I will face my past and work hard to pursue my own happiness."

Uncle Xu smiled and nodded. He knew that Li Xiangqian was a kind and strong young man. He believed that he would be able to get out of his predicament and find his own happiness again.

The atmosphere in the box gradually calmed down, and Li Xiangqian felt the fatigue in his heart gradually dissipate, replaced by a kind of firmness and determination. He knew that he still had a long way to go, but he would not give up, because he knew that only by moving forward could he find the happiness that truly belonged to him.