Chapter 268 We Are All Neighbors

Li Xiangqian looked him straight in the eye and said firmly, "Xu Damao, I'm not afraid of offending people, but I hope that everyone can live in harmony. Life is already difficult enough, we should help each other instead of causing trouble."

Xu Damao listened with a complicated expression, and seemed to be moved by Li Xiangqian's words. He was silent for a while, and finally sighed: "Okay, Li Xiangqian, you are right. I will pay attention to it in the future."

Li Xiangqian nodded, feeling a little relieved: "Thank you, Xu Damao. We are all family. If you have anything to say, just tell me directly. Don't talk behind my back."

Since then, Xu Damao has indeed restrained himself a lot, and the atmosphere in the courtyard has become harmonious. Li Xiangqian feels extremely satisfied and relieved. He knows that the challenges in life will not stop, but as long as he has the support and trust of his family, he will have enough strength to face everything.

In the evening, Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiao'e sat in the yard, enjoying the quiet time. Li Xiangqian gently held his wife's hand and said softly: "Xiao'e, with you by my side, I feel that I am the happiest person in the world."

Lou Xiao'e looked at him with a smile, her eyes twinkling with tenderness: "Move forward, we will always be together to meet every new challenge and opportunity."

Li Xiangqian has been busy dealing with Xu Damao's affairs in the courtyard recently, but he feels that there are other problems that need to be solved. In particular, he has recently discovered that Qin Huairu's behavior is a little strange. She is always mysterious and seems to be hiding something. Li Xiangqian decided to find out what she is doing.

One day, Li Xiangqian was returning home from get off work and passed by Qin Huairu's door when he heard a low quarrel coming from inside. Li Xiangqian frowned and thought: The yard has been peaceful recently, why is there trouble here again?

He knocked on the door and waited for a while. The door opened and Qin Huairu stood at the door with an unnatural look on his face: "Brother Xiang Qian, is there something wrong?"

Li Xiangqian smiled casually and said, "It's okay. I was passing by and heard some noise here, so I came to see if you need any help."

Qin Huairu's eyes flickered for a moment, and she forced a smile and said, "Nothing, just the kids at home making a fuss. Thank you for your concern."

Li nodded. Although she said it lightly, his doubts deepened. He said goodbye and left, but secretly decided to keep an eye on her movements.

A few days later, Li Xiangqian finished a day's work at the factory and on his way home, he deliberately took a detour past Qin Huairu's home. From a distance, he saw Qin Huairu sneaking out of her home with a black bag in her hand. She looked around and quickly walked deep into the alley.

Li Xiangqian's heart tightened, and his intuition told him that Qin Huairu must be doing something shameful. He quietly followed her, keeping a certain distance so that she would not notice.

Qin Huairu walked into a small shop and talked in a low voice with a man. Li Xiangqian hid aside and tried to hear their conversation clearly.

"Are you sure these things are safe?" Qin Huairu asked in a low voice, with obvious nervousness in his tone.

The man nodded: "Don't worry, there will be absolutely no problem with these things. Just do as I say, and you will be fine."

Qin Huairu still seemed a little uneasy, but finally nodded and took out a wad of money and handed it to the man. The two quickly completed the transaction, and Qin Huairu hurried away with the new bag.

Li Xiangqian was even more confused when he saw this. He quietly followed Qin Huairu back to the courtyard and only went home after confirming that she had entered the house.

In the evening, Li Xiangqian told Lou Xiao'e what he had found today. After hearing this, she was also very surprised: "Xiangqian, Qin Huairu usually looks very honest, how could he do such a thing?"

Li Xiangqian shook his head: "I don't know either. She took a black bag today, and I don't know what's inside. We have to be careful and not alert the enemy easily."

Lou Xiao'e nodded, her heart full of worry: "Move forward, no matter what happens, we must protect ourselves and our families."

In the following days, Li Xiangqian continued to follow Qin Huairu's every move. One night, he saw Qin Huairu going out with the black bag again, and he decided to follow her again.

This time, Qin Huairu went to a remote alley where there was a shabby little house. She knocked on the door, and a strange man opened the door. After Qin Huairu went in, the door closed again.

Li Xiangqian hid in a corner, his mind full of questions. He knew that this matter was definitely not simple, and he had to find a chance to find out the truth.

The next day, Li Xiangqian decided to ask his old friend Liu Haizhong for help. Liu Haizhong worked in the community and was well-informed, so he might be able to provide some clues.

"Hai Zhong, have you heard any news about Qin Huairu recently?" Li Xiangqian asked with a hint of nervousness in his tone.

Liu Haizhong frowned and pondered for a while: "Xiang Qian, Qin Huairu has indeed been a little abnormal recently. I heard that she seemed to owe some money outside, so she is running around."

Li Xiangqian was shocked after hearing this: "Debt? This is a clue. Could it be that she did those shameful things because she couldn't pay back the money?"

Liu Haizhong nodded: "It's possible. You have to be careful and don't alert the enemy easily."

Li Xiangqian thanked Liu Haizhong for his help and had a new idea in mind. He decided to find a chance to talk to Qin Huairu to see if he could learn more from her.

A few days later, Li Xiangqian took the opportunity to meet Qin Huairu in a corner of the courtyard. He pretended to chat with her casually for a few words, and then asked: "Huairu, have you encountered any difficulties recently? If there is anything you need help with, just let me know."

Qin Huairu's expression changed, and he forced a smile and said, "It's nothing, Brother Xiangqian, you're worrying too much. I'm just a little busy recently."

Li Xiangqian looked at her with concern in his eyes: "Huai Ru, we are all neighbors. If you have any difficulties, you must speak up. It is better for everyone to find a solution together than to struggle alone."

Qin Huairu lowered his head and was silent for a while, and finally sighed: "Brother Xiangqian, I did encounter some troubles, but I will handle it myself, thank you for your concern."

Seeing that she was unwilling to say more, Li Xiangqian stopped asking questions and just nodded: "Okay, Huairu, if you need any help, feel free to come to me."

Qin Huairu nodded, looked at Li Xiangqian gratefully, and then left in a hurry. Li Xiangqian looked at her back, his heart full of doubts and uneasiness. He knew that this matter was far from over and he had to continue investigating.