Chapter 263 Reunion Day

One night, Li Xiangqian returned home. Seeing his serious face, Lou Xiao'e asked with concern, "Xiangqian, what happened?"

Li Xiangqian sighed and told Lou Xiao'e the results of the investigation: "Xiao'e, I have found some evidence of Lao Wang's illegal activities. Now we must call the police and hand them over to them."

After hearing this, Lou Xiao'e was also filled with tension and worry: "Go forward, will it be dangerous to do this?"

Li Xiangqian held her hand and said firmly, "Xiao'e, this is the only way. We can't let Lao Wang continue to get away with it."

The next day, Li Xiangqian took the evidence to the police station and explained the situation in detail. The police attached great importance to it, immediately launched an investigation, and said they would do their best to protect the safety of Li Xiangqian and his family.

A few days later, Lao Wang was arrested by the police, and other lawbreakers in the factory were also investigated and punished. Li Xiangqian finally breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that everything had finally come to an end.

After returning home, Li Xiangqian hugged Lou Xiao'e and felt her warmth and support. He said affectionately: "Xiao'e, thank you for always being with me. We finally got through this difficult time."

Lou Xiao'e leaned gently on his shoulder and said softly, "Move forward. No matter what difficulties there are in the future, we will face them together."

Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiao'e finally got through the storm brought by Lao Wang, and life seemed to have returned to peace. However, a new round of challenges quietly came. Recently, Li Xiangqian found that the family's food reserves were getting less and less, especially since Xiaoling had returned, the family's food consumption increased significantly. One night, Li Xiangqian sat at the dining table, silently looking at the leftovers on the table, and a feeling of worry surged in his heart.

"Xiao E, it seems that our food is almost gone." Li Xiangqian put down his chopsticks and said in a low voice.

Lou Xiao'e also noticed this problem. She nodded gently: "Yes, I have been eating a lot recently. I will go buy some rice and noodles tomorrow."

Li Xiangqian frowned slightly: "I heard at the factory today that the price of grain has risen a lot again. We have to think of a way to stockpile more grain."

The next morning, Li Xiangqian decided to go to the market to check the situation. He put on his coat and asked Lou Xiao'e and Xiaoling to wait for him at home.

The market was crowded with people, all preparing for the coming cold winter. Li Xiangqian shuttled through the crowd, thinking about how to buy enough food. When he came to a familiar grain store, he saw the owner, Lao Zhang, busy greeting customers.

"Lao Zhang, why has the price of grain risen so sharply recently?" Li Xiangqian walked up and asked.

Lao Zhang sighed, "Brother Xiang Qian, don't mention it. The supply has been tight recently, so the price has naturally gone up. How much do you want to buy?"

Li Xiangqian felt a little heavy in his heart, but he knew that the family must have enough food. He thought for a while and said, "Lao Zhang, weigh me 50 kilograms of rice, 20 kilograms of flour, and 10 kilograms of cornmeal."

Lao Zhang nodded and quickly prepared food for Li Xiangqian: "These are enough for you to eat for a while. However, if the price goes up again in the future, it will be even more difficult to say."

Li Xiangqian took the food, his heart filled with gratitude and worry: "Thank you, Lao Zhang. We can only try to save as much as possible."

After returning home, Li Xiangqian put the food into the storage room, and felt a little relieved. He walked into the kitchen and saw Lou Xiao'e preparing lunch, and Li Xiaoling was helping her, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

"Xiao'e, Xiaoling, I have bought the food. We should be frugal during this period." Li Xiangqian said gently.

Lou Xiao'e smiled and nodded: "Well, I will pay attention. We can make more vegetarian dishes and buy less meat."

Li Xiaoling also said obediently: "Brother, I will eat less snacks and more staple foods in the future."

Li Xiangqian looked at them and felt extremely happy and satisfied. He knew that although there were many challenges in life, as long as the family worked together, there would be no difficulties that could not be overcome.

In the following days, Li Xiangqian and his family lived very frugally. Lou Xiao'e cooked in various ways in the kitchen, trying to make every meal nutritious, and Li Xiaoling also learned how to arrange her diet properly. Li Xiangqian began to learn how to grow some simple vegetables in his spare time, trying to be self-sufficient and reduce his dependence on food from the outside.

One day, Li Xiangqian took Xiaoling to plant vegetables in the yard. He taught her how to dig soil, sow seeds and water. Xiaoling listened carefully, her eyes full of curiosity and expectation.

"Brother, can vegetables really grow like this?" Xiaoling raised her head and asked.

Li Xiangqian smiled and said, "Of course, as long as we take good care of them, they will thrive. Just like us, there are difficulties in life, but as long as we persist, we will definitely overcome them."

Xiaoling nodded, with a determined light in her eyes: "I understand, brother. I will study hard in the future and work hard to grow like these little seedlings."

Li Xiangqian was touched and gently touched his sister's head: "Okay, Xiaoling, let's work hard together."

As time went by, the vegetables planted by Li Xiangqian gradually sprouted and grew, and the yard was full of vitality. These vegetables not only enriched their dining table, but also made them feel the joy and satisfaction brought by labor.

One weekend, Li Xiangqian took Lou Xiao'e and Xiaoling to the market to buy vegetables. They planned to make a sumptuous dinner to celebrate the harvest of vegetables at home. The market was crowded and bustling. Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiao'e picked fresh meat and vegetables, while Xiaoling ran around excitedly, picking her favorite fruits.

"Brother, Sister Xiao'e, why did we buy so many vegetables today? Is it a special day?" Xiaoling asked curiously.

Li Xiangqian smiled and said, "Today is the day of our vegetable harvest and the day of our family reunion. We should celebrate it well."

Lou Xiao'e also smiled and nodded: "Yes, Xiaoling, we are going to make a big meal today to make everyone happy."

After returning home, Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiao'e began to get busy, and Xiaoling also helped to wash and cut vegetables. The kitchen was filled with rich aromas and laughter.

At dinner, the table was filled with a variety of delicious dishes, including meat, vegetables, and Xiaoling's favorite fruit salad. Li Xiangqian raised his glass and said affectionately: "Xiao'e, Xiaoling, we have experienced many difficulties together, but as long as we are united, nothing can defeat us. Today's dinner is our celebration and our hope."

Lou Xiao'e and Xiao Ling raised their glasses, tears in their eyes: "Xiang Qian, Brother, thank you, we will always be together and greet every new tomorrow."