Chapter 277 Let Me Cook

He Yuzhu also realized his impulsiveness, but he couldn't save face, so he replied forcefully: "Li Xiangqian, I don't want to hit you either, but you intervened yourself, who can you blame?"

The tension between the two became more and more intense. When the neighbors heard the noise, they gathered around and tried to persuade them. Lou Xiao'e rushed over and saw the wound on Li Xiangqian's face. She asked distressedly, "Xiangqian, are you okay?"

Li Xiangqian shook his head, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "Xiao E, I'm fine. We can't just let this go today. We must have an explanation."

Lou Xiao'e held his hand and gently advised: "Xiang Qian, don't get excited, we can solve this matter properly."

Li Xiangqian took a deep breath and tried to calm down. He knew he couldn't be impulsive anymore, so he looked at He Yuzhu and said seriously, "Yuzhu, I don't want to argue with you, but you must apologize for your behavior today. We can sit down and talk and find a solution."

He Yuzhu looked at Li Xiangqian, and the anger on his face gradually subsided. He realized that he had indeed gone too far, and finally nodded: "Okay, Li Xiangqian, I was impulsive today, I'm sorry."

Li nodded forward, his expression softening slightly: "Now that you've apologized, I don't want to make a big deal out of it. We're all neighbors, and we can talk it out if we have anything to say in the future."

He Yuzhu also felt deeply regretful and sighed: "Li Xiangqian, I know you are a good person. I was wrong today, I will pay attention in the future."

The situation was finally settled, Li Xiangqian and He Yuzhu shook hands and made peace, and the neighbors around them breathed a sigh of relief. Li Xiangqian knew that conflicts between people were inevitable, but the key was how to resolve and deal with these problems. He felt that he had grown a lot in the process and cherished the people and things around him more.

Back at the courtyard, Lou Xiao'e carefully treated the wound on Li Xiangqian's face. While wiping it gently, she scolded him, "Xiangqian, don't be so impulsive in the future. I'm really worried about you."

Li Xiangqian held her hand and said gratefully, "Xiao'e, thank you. I will remember your words and handle problems more calmly in the future."

Lou Xiao'e nodded, her eyes full of concern: "Go forward, no matter what happens, I will be with you."

A warm current surged in Li Xiangqian's heart. He knew that with Lou Xiao'e's support, he could overcome any difficulties. Although their life in the courtyard occasionally had twists and turns, it was these experiences that deepened their feelings and made them cherish each other more firmly.

As autumn deepened, the weather gradually became cooler. One evening, when Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiao'e were sorting out the stored grain in the courtyard, they found that there was very little grain left. Li Xiangqian looked at the empty rice jar and felt a little worried. He turned to Lou Xiao'e and said, "Xiao'e, we don't have much food at home. I have to go to the market to buy some tomorrow."

Lou Xiao'e nodded and said gently, "Xiang Qian, let me go with you. If we go together, we can buy more and it will be convenient for us to bring back."

Li Xiangqian smiled, his heart full of gratitude: "Okay, with your help, I will feel more relaxed."

The next morning, Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiao'e got up early and prepared to leave. They had a simple breakfast, took their bamboo baskets and cloth bags, and prepared to go to the market to buy. The morning in the courtyard was quiet and beautiful, with birds singing happily on the branches and a fresh fragrance in the air.

Walking on the path to the market, Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiao'e chatted and enjoyed this rare leisure time. Li Xiangqian was secretly glad that although there were some minor problems in life, with Lou Xiao'e's company, everything seemed so warm and fulfilling.

When they arrived at the market, the bustling crowd made them feel a lively atmosphere. Li Xiangqian held Lou Xiao'e's hand and took her to various stalls. They picked some fresh vegetables, meat, rice and noodles, and also bought some dried goods and condiments.

Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiao'e stopped in front of a rice shop. The shop owner greeted them warmly: "Would you like to buy rice? Our rice is newly arrived and of very good quality."

Li Xiangqian nodded and said, "Yes, we want to buy some rice and some flour."

The boss enthusiastically introduced several varieties of rice and flour. Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiao'e carefully selected and finally selected the varieties they were satisfied with. The boss weighed the rice and flour, Li Xiangqian took out the money to pay the bill, and Lou Xiao'e helped pack the rice and flour bags.

"Xiang Qian, how are we going to take back so many things?" Lou Xiao'e asked worriedly.

Li Xiangqian smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm strong and can carry more. Besides, if we share the burden, we won't be too tired."

They packed the rice and flour bags into two large cloth bags, Li Xiangqian carried one and Lou Xiaoe carried the lighter one. The two took care of each other and walked slowly on the way home. They talked and laughed along the way. Although the burden was heavy, they felt extremely satisfied and happy in their hearts.

Halfway through the journey, Li Xiangqian saw that Lou Xiao'e was struggling, and he felt sorry for her, so he stopped and said, "Xiao'e, are you tired? Let's take a break."

Lou Xiao'e forced a smile, nodded and said, "Okay, let's take a rest before we go."

They found a place to sit under the shade of a tree. Li Xiangqian took out a bottle of water from his pocket and handed it to Lou Xiaoe: "Drink some water to slow down your strength."

Lou Xiao'e took the water bottle and drank a sip. She felt that her fatigue was relieved. She looked at Li Xiangqian, her heart full of gratitude and love: "Xiangqian, it's great to have you here."

Li Xiangqian looked at her tenderly and said softly, "Xiao'e, no matter what difficulties you encounter in the future, I will be by your side and face them with you."

After a short rest, they continued on their way home. Although the burden on their shoulders was heavy, their hearts were full of hope and strength. Li Xiangqian thought to himself that no matter how hard life was, it was all worth it with Xiao'e by his side.

Back at the courtyard, Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiao'e carefully stored the rice and flour they had bought. Looking at the full storage room, they felt a sense of satisfaction. Lou Xiao'e suggested, "Xiangqian, you've worked hard today. Let me cook and we can celebrate together."

Li Xiangqian smiled and said, "Okay, let's have a good meal today."

At dinner, Lou Xiao'e cooked a few simple but delicious home-cooked dishes. The two sat at the small table in the yard, eating and chatting, enjoying this quiet time. Li Xiangqian was full of gratitude. He knew that such days, though ordinary, were the happiness he cherished most.