Chapter 173 Trying to Explain

"Who is it? Come out, no need to hide." Shi Xiaona walked over cautiously, wanting to see the mysterious figure clearly.

The figure slowly stood up, revealing a familiar face. It was Shi Xiaona's good friend and Li Xiangqian's best friend - Cui Sinian. His eyes flashed with a hint of hesitation and confusion, as if he was considering whether to tell his purpose.

"Cui Sinian? Why are you here?" Shi Xiaona asked in surprise.

Cui Sinian smiled awkwardly, then said softly: "I... I just happened to pass by here, heard some noises, and came to take a look."

Shi Xiaona's eyes widened, seemingly not believing Cui Sinian's explanation. She knew that Cui Sinian and Li Xiangqian were close friends, and the relationship between them was unusual. She guessed that Cui Sinian must have known something about Yi Ge's situation, which was why he suddenly appeared here.

"Cui Sinian, you don't have to hide it. I know you and Brother Yi are good friends, and you must know what happened to him recently." Shi Xiaona spoke in a firm tone and sharp eyes, as if she could see through everything from Cui Sinian's eyes.

Cui Sinian was forced by Shi Xiaona's gaze, and he was a little hesitant and helpless. He knew that Shi Xiaona was a smart girl, and she must be able to detect his thoughts. He was silent for a while, and finally lowered his head and said softly: "Yes, I know."

After hearing these words, Shi Xiaona suddenly felt doubtful and uneasy. She knew that Cui Sinian's words meant that something unfortunate must have happened to Li Xiangqian recently, and Cui Sinian seemed unwilling to tell her the truth. This made her feel very anxious and worried.

"Cui Sinian, you must tell me what happened? Why did Brother Yi become so bad?" There was a hint of pleading and determination in Shi Xiaona's voice. She longed to know the truth and hoped to help Brother Yi overcome the difficulties.

Cui Sinian was silent for a while, then he sighed deeply and finally told the truth. He told Shi Xiaona that the company had encountered some difficulties recently, which made Li Xiangqian depressed, and coupled with his personal emotional problems, he became more and more depressed.

After hearing these words, Shi Xiaona felt a strong surge of anger and uneasiness in her heart. She knew that Yige had always been an optimistic and cheerful person, but in the face of various difficulties and setbacks, he chose to escape and indulge himself. This made her feel very distressed and uneasy, and she decided to find a way to help Yige get out of the predicament and cheer up again.

When Shi Xiaona heard Shi Xiaona's decision, she felt warm in her heart. She knew that the most important thing now was to find Li Xiangqian as soon as possible and help him out of his predicament. So, she and Shi Xiaona left the office together and walked towards where Li Xiangqian might go.

After walking out of the company gate, Shi Xiaona quickly opened the map on her phone and began to look for places where Li Xiangqian might go. She knew that Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiaoe were drinking alone in the office, but it was late now, so they might go to some bars or nightclubs to continue drinking.

"Shi Xiaona, have you thought about where they might go?" Yu Li asked anxiously, her heart filled with worry and uneasiness.

Shi Xiaona thought for a moment, then said, "I guess they may have gone to the nearby bar, which is a good place for entertainment. They often go there to drink and relax. Let's go over and take a look!"

Yu Li nodded, indicating that she agreed with Shi Xiaona's suggestion. She knew that the most important thing now was to find Li Xiangqian as soon as possible and help him out of the predicament. So, she and Shi Xiaona hurriedly walked towards the bar.

On the way, Shi Xiaona kept calling Li Xiangqian, trying to contact him, but no one answered the phone, which made her even more anxious and uneasy.

Finally, they arrived at the door of the bar. In the night, many people gathered at the door of the bar, and the sound of music and laughter came one after another, making it particularly lively.

Shi Xiaona and Yu Li quickly walked into the bar and looked around for Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiaoe. However, they found that the bar was so crowded that they could hardly tell who was who.

"Shi Xiaona, have you seen them?" Yu Li asked anxiously. She was becoming more and more anxious, worried that something might have happened to Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiaoe.

Shi Xiaona looked around, trying to find Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiaoe. At this moment, she noticed a familiar figure in the corner of the bar, it was Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiaoe.

"Hurry, they are over there!" Shi Xiaona anxiously pulled Yu Li's hand and walked towards Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiao'e.

Shi Xiaona and Yu Li walked over to Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiaoe and found them sitting in a corner, drinking, looking lonely, as if they were in deep thought.

"Brother Yi, Sister Lou, what are you doing here? Why did you drink so much?" Shi Xiaona asked anxiously, her voice full of worry and concern.

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

"Xiao Na... Li'er... you are here..." Li Xiangqian's voice trembled a little, and his expression looked very tired and weak.

Shi Xiaona quickly stepped forward to support Li Xiangqian, her heart filled with worry and distress. She knew that Li Xiangqian was in a state of extreme anxiety and depression and needed the care and support of others.

"Brother Yi, what's wrong with you? Why did you drink so much?" Yu Li asked anxiously, her voice full of worry and uneasiness.

Amid the hustle and bustle of the bar, Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiaoe sat in a corner, their hearts heavy and their faces lonely, as if they were stuck in a deep emotional quagmire. The wine in their glasses seemed to be an expression of their uneasiness, and they kept sipping their wine, trying to numb their emotions with alcohol.

Lou Xiao'e was a little drunk, and she looked at Li Xiangqian with a hint of desire and emotion in her eyes. Under the influence of alcohol, her emotions became more and more agitated and out of control.

"Brother Yi, you know what? I have always liked you. I think we are really suitable for each other and we should be together." Lou Xiao'e's voice was a little unclear, but full of determination and enthusiasm.

After hearing these words, Li Xiangqian suddenly felt an indescribable pressure and confusion in his heart. He knew that Lou Xiaoe had feelings for him, but he could not respond to her feelings. In his heart, there was only one person, that was Yu Li.

"Sister Lou, you..." Li Xiangqian tried to explain, but when the words came to his lips he didn't know how to start.