Chapter 172: Unwilling to be Discovered

Li Xiangqian's father looked at Yu Li with relief and joy in his heart. He knew that Yu Li was a sensible child who would make the right choice. He hoped that she could successfully complete her studies and realize her ideals and dreams.

After the conversation between Li Xiangqian's father and Yu Li, the courtyard seemed even quieter. Yu Li walked quietly on the path of the courtyard alone, her mind full of thoughts. She knew the truth of what Li Xiangqian's father said, but her heart was hard to calm down.

She stopped and looked up at the blue sky, feeling inexplicably moved. Li Xiangqian's father was doing this for her own good, out of love and concern for her, but her feelings for Brother Yi were real and could not be erased.

"Maybe he's just worried that I'll get hurt." Yu Li whispered to herself, trying to calm herself down.

However, when she thought about the little things she had experienced with Li Xiangqian, she could not help but feel uneasy. They had discussed the meaning of life together, shared happiness and sorrow together, and experienced many difficulties and challenges together. Yu Li was convinced that there must still be a place for her in Li Xiangqian's heart.

Yu Li closed her eyes and recalled every little thing between them. She remembered the sunny afternoon when they strolled on the small bridge in the courtyard together, chatting and laughing; she remembered the cold winter night when they stayed by the campfire together, sharing each other's thoughts; she remembered the stormy night when they stood together hand in hand, facing the challenges of the future together.

"Maybe I should believe him." Yu Li suddenly felt a firm belief in her heart. No matter how Li Xiangqian's father viewed their relationship, she believed that there must be a place for her in Li Xiangqian's heart. The feelings between them were real and could not be easily broken.

Yu Li opened her eyes again, and the anxiety and confusion in her heart seemed to be relieved. She decided not to dwell too much on the words of Li Xiangqian's father, but to believe in Li Xiangqian and his feelings for her.

At this moment, Li Xiangqian came over and looked at Yu Li, with a hint of doubt and worry in his eyes.

"Lier, why are you sitting here alone in a daze?" Li Xiangqian asked gently, his voice full of concern.

Yu Li raised her head and looked at Li Xiangqian. The uneasiness and doubt in her heart suddenly dissipated. She smiled and said, "Nothing, I was just thinking about something."

Li Xiangqian noticed the expression on Yu Li's face, and he patted her shoulder gently and said, "Li'er, no matter what happens, you can tell me, I will always support you."

Yu Li was touched and warmed when she heard these words. She knew that no matter what happened, Li Xiangqian would always stand by her side, providing her with support and encouragement. She felt an inexplicable sense of security and reliance by Li Xiangqian's side.

Night fell quietly, and the street outside the courtyard was brightly lit and bustling. Shi Xiaona hurried to the company, her heart filled with anxiety and worry. She was Li Xiangqian's colleague and his good friend, and she was always concerned about his safety.

Pushing open the company's door, Shi Xiaona walked into the quiet office, only to find that Li Xiangqian was not there. Her heart tightened, and she looked around anxiously, trying to find Li Xiangqian's trace.

At this time, an old man came over. He was the cleaning man of the company. Although he was not young, he was energetic and had a kind smile on his face. Shi Xiaona walked up to him and asked anxiously, "Uncle, have you seen Li Xiangqian? Where is he now?"

The cleaning man thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Xiao Yi, he was just drinking with Lou Xiao'e in the office."

After hearing this, Shi Xiaona suddenly had an ominous premonition in her heart. She knew that Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiaoe were colleagues in the company, but they were not in the same circle, and Li Xiangqian did not like to drink. Now they were suddenly drinking in the office, there must be a reason.

"Thank you, uncle!" Shi Xiaona hurriedly thanked the cleaning uncle, and then hurried towards the office.

Pushing open the office door, Shi Xiaona saw a scene that made her heartbroken. Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiaoe were sitting at the desk, looking haggard and lonely. There were several bottles of wine on the table, which was in a mess.

"Li Xiangqian! Lou Xiaoe! What are you doing? Why did you drink so much?" Shi Xiaona walked forward eagerly, her voice full of worry and blame.

Li Xiangqian raised his head and saw Shi Xiaona coming, with a flash of confusion and helplessness in his eyes. He tried to stand up, but his legs were a little weak and he almost fell to the ground.

"Shi Xiaona..." Li Xiangqian's voice trembled a little, and his expression looked very tired and weak.

Shi Xiaona hurried forward to support Li Xiangqian, her heart filled with worry and distress. She knew that Li Xiangqian must have encountered some difficulties and setbacks to become so depressed and decadent.

"Li Xiangqian, what happened to you? Why did you drink so much?" Shi Xiaona's voice was choked with sobs. She couldn't bear to see Li Xiangqian in such pain.

Li Xiangqian closed his eyes, took a long breath, and then said slowly: "Shi Xiaona, I... I don't know what to do. Everything has become so chaotic, I feel like I can't control the situation."

After hearing these words, Shi Xiaona felt a deep sympathy and pity in her heart. She knew that Li Xiangqian must have encountered some difficulties and setbacks, which made him so decadent and helpless. As his friend, she decided to help him get out of the predicament and cheer up again.

"Li Xiangqian, don't worry, we will overcome all difficulties together. You are not fighting alone, we will always support you." Shi Xiaona held Li Xiangqian's hand, her voice full of firmness and confidence.

Li Xiangqian felt warm in his heart after hearing what Shi Xiaona said. He knew that no matter what happened, Shi Xiaona would always stand by his side and provide him with support and encouragement. With Shi Xiaona's company, he believed that he would be able to get out of the predicament and cheer up again.

Shi Xiaona stood at the door of the office, looking at the embarrassed look of Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiaoe, and felt an unspeakable pain in her heart. She knew that Li Xiangqian might need some time to relieve his emotions at this moment, and she couldn't bear to disturb them. So, she quietly turned around and prepared to leave.

At this moment, a slight cough interrupted her thoughts. Shi Xiaona looked back and saw a figure swaying slightly in the corner of the office, as if someone was hiding there and didn't want to be discovered.