Chapter 236 Stubborn Personality

Qin Huairu looked up at Li Xiangqian, with a hint of relief in her eyes: "Xiangqian, come on, we are all behind you."

Li Xiangqian nodded, his heart full of strength: "Thank you everyone, I will definitely work hard!"

Life in the courtyard is still full of warmth and love. Li Xiangqian feels the warmth of his big family and is constantly pursuing his dreams. He knows that the road ahead is still long, but as long as there is love and hope in his heart, all difficulties can be overcome.

Li Xiangqian was getting more and more comfortable with his work in the barber shop, but he knew that to realize his dream, he needed a lot of start-up capital. Although the neighbors in the courtyard were willing to help him, the money was still not enough to support his plan to open a shop. After repeated thinking, he decided to ask Xu Damao for money.

That night, Li Xiangqian wandered in the yard for a long time, and finally mustered up the courage to walk to Xu Damao's door and knocked. Xu Damao happened to be at home. He opened the door and saw Li Xiangqian, and smiled and said, "Xiangqian, why do you come to see me so late? What's the matter?"

Li Xiangqian nodded, feeling a little uneasy: "Brother Damao, I have something to discuss with you."

Xu Damao asked Li Xiangqian to go into the house. After they sat down, Li Xiangqian took a deep breath and said, "Brother Damao, I want to open a barber shop, but I'm still short of some start-up capital. I know you've made a lot of money outside, so I'd like to ask you to lend me some. I'll definitely pay you back after I open the shop."

After hearing this, Xu Damao was silent for a moment, with a hint of thought in his eyes. He looked at Li Xiangqian and asked, "Xiangqian, are you sure you want to open a barber shop? This road is not easy and the competition is fierce."

Li Xiangqian nodded, his eyes full of determination: "Yes, Brother Damao, I have thought about it for a long time. This is my dream. I believe that as long as I work hard, I will succeed."

Xu Damao smiled slightly: "Okay, since you are so determined, then I will support you. However, I hope you can come up with a detailed plan so that I can see your ideas and preparations."

Li Xiangqian nodded gratefully: "Thank you, Brother Damao, I will write the plan as soon as possible."

In the next few days, Li Xiangqian invested more time and energy to write a detailed plan. He planned everything from market research, site selection, decoration, equipment procurement to marketing strategy, striving to make it foolproof. He knew that this was the key to borrowing money from Xu Damao and the starting point for realizing his dream.

When Li Xiangqian came to Xu Damao's house again, he held the plan tightly in his hand, feeling nervous and expectant. Xu Damao took the plan and read it carefully, his brows sometimes furrowed and sometimes relaxed.

After a while, Xu Damao put down the plan and said with a smile: "Xiang Qian, your plan is very detailed. I can see that you really put your heart into it. I decided to lend you the money, but I have two conditions."

Li Xiangqian asked hurriedly: "Brother Damao, what are the conditions?"

Xu Damao said seriously: "First, you must report the store's operating conditions to me once a month so that I can understand your progress and difficulties. Second, if your store encounters any problems, I can give you some suggestions and help, but the final decision is in your hands."

Li Xiangqian was moved and said, "Thank you, Brother Damao. I will definitely work hard and live up to your trust."

Xu Damao smiled and said, "Okay, then it's settled. I'll transfer the money to you tomorrow. You work hard and realize your dream soon."

Li Xiangqian nodded, his heart full of gratitude and determination. Back at the courtyard, he told everyone the good news, and everyone was happy and proud of him.

He Yuzhu patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "Xiang Qian, you are really great. We all believe that you can run the barber shop well."

Qin Huairu's eyes were full of tears, and she said gently: "Go forward, come on, we are all behind you to support you."

Li Xiangqian looked at everyone, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He knew that his dream was not only for himself, but also for those who had always supported and encouraged him.

In the following days, Li Xiangqian began to get busy. He found a suitable store and started to decorate and purchase equipment. He went out early and came back late every day, working tirelessly, with a heart full of longing and expectation for the future.

One day, he was busy in the store when he suddenly received a call from Xu Damao: "Xiang Qian, how are things going in the store?"

Li Xiangqian replied excitedly: "Brother Damao, everything is going smoothly. The decoration is almost completed and the equipment will soon arrive."

Xu Damao said with satisfaction: "Okay, if you need any help, just tell me."

Li Xiangqian said gratefully: "Thank you, Brother Damao, I will continue to work hard."

A few months later, Li Xiangqian's barber shop finally opened. On the opening day, all the neighbors in the courtyard came to celebrate this important moment for Li Xiangqian.

Li Xiangqian stood at the door of the store, looking at the bustling customers, his heart filled with gratitude and pride. He knew that his dream was finally coming true, and this was just a new beginning.

Late at night, Li Xiangqian stood alone in the store, looking at the starry sky outside the window, feeling extremely satisfied and hopeful. He knew that the road ahead was still long, but he was ready to meet all challenges and opportunities.

However, the peaceful days of the Siheyuan were broken by a woman. Her name was Qin Huairu, a young widow who came from the countryside to live with her relatives, with a little daughter. Qin Huairu's husband died in an accident, and her family lived in poverty. She had no choice but to come to the capital to live with relatives and friends. The residents of the Siheyuan had a lot of sympathy for Qin Huairu and offered her a helping hand. But Qin Huairu was stubborn and unwilling to accept too much charity, so she relied on setting up a street stall to make a living.

When Li Xiangqian first met Qin Huairu, she was selling snacks at the entrance of the alley. Her cooking skills were good, and there was always a long line in front of the snack stand. Li Xiangqian would occasionally patronize her, and gradually, the two became familiar with each other. Li Xiangqian was deeply moved by Qin Huairu's tenacity and hard work, and often helped her look after the stall, and even helped to repair minor problems on the stall.

During this time, Li Xiangqian began to develop a deep affection for Qin Huairu. He saw Qin Huairu working hard every day but always smiling, and he admired and felt sorry for her. He was determined to help Qin Huairu and her daughter live a better life.

One day, Li Xiangqian plucked up the courage to confess his feelings to Qin Huairu. Qin Huairu was very moved, but also a little hesitant. She felt that as a widow with a child, she was not worthy of such an outstanding young man as Li Xiangqian. But Li Xiangqian's persistence and sincerity gradually made her let down her guard.