Chapter 279: Depressed

Li Xiaotong's eyes lit up when she saw the fruits and milk, and she said happily, "Thank you, brother. How are you and Sister Lou?"

Li Xiangqian nodded, his eyes showing concern: "We are all fine. Xiao'e even picked these snacks for you. How are you doing in school? Are you adapting?"

Li Xiaotong smiled and said: "It's not bad. My roommates are very friendly and the courses are interesting. However, I still miss home sometimes."

Li Xiangqian felt distressed. He said softly, "Xiaotong, everyone at home misses you very much. Call home often when you have time. We will also come to visit you often."

Li Xiaotong nodded, a hint of warmth flashed in his eyes: "Okay, brother, I understand."

The two sat in the dormitory and chatted for a long time, from interesting things in school to Li Xiaotong's new friends. Li Xiangqian listened with great interest and was happy for his sister. He found that Li Xiaotong had become more independent and mature, and was no longer the little girl who depended on her brother.

Li Xiangqian asked, "Xiaotong, is there anything I can help you with? Or is there anything inconvenient?"

Li Xiaotong shook his head and said with a smile: "Brother, not yet. I am fine here. You and Sister Lou can rest assured."

Li Xiangqian nodded with satisfaction and stood up: "Okay, call me anytime if you have anything. I'm going back, remember to take care of yourself."

Li Xiaotong saw him off to the dormitory door and reluctantly said, "Brother, you should take care of yourself too. Say hello to Sister Lou for me."

Li Xiangqian smiled and waved his hand: "I know, Xiaotong, you have to work hard too."

After leaving school, Li Xiangqian felt a little relieved. He knew his sister was doing well in school, and a stone in his heart fell to the ground. Back at the courtyard, Lou Xiao'e was taking care of the flowers and plants in the yard. Seeing Li Xiangqian coming back, she smiled and asked, "Xiangqian, how is Xiaotong?"

Li walked over, hugged her gently, and said, "Xiaotong is doing well. She is having a great time at school. Thank you for helping to prepare these things. Xiaotong likes them very much."

Lou Xiao'e smiled gently: "That's good, Xiaotong is a sensible child, we should pay more attention to her."

Li Xiangqian nodded, feeling extremely warm in his heart. He knew that Lou Xiao'e was not only his lover, but also the pillar of his life. They took care of the courtyard together and cared for their family together. Although their days were ordinary, they were full of happiness.

In the following days, Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiao'e continued to be busy in the courtyard, planting flowers and plants, taking care of housework, and living a fulfilling and meaningful life every day. Whenever they had free time, they would go to school to visit Li Xiaotong, chat with her about family matters, and care about her studies and life.

As the days passed in the courtyard, the relationship between Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiao'e deepened day by day. At night, when the breeze was blowing, they often sat in the pavilion in the courtyard and talked about their aspirations and plans for the future.

"Xiang Qian, will we have our own children in the future?" Lou Xiao'e asked softly, with a gentle light in her eyes.

Li Xiangqian held her hand tightly and said firmly: "Yes, Xiao'e, we will have our own family and children, and watch them grow up together. We will always be happy."

Lou Xiao'e leaned on his shoulder, her heart filled with beautiful visions of the future: "Move forward, with you here, I'm not afraid of anything."

One afternoon, Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiao'e were trimming flowers and plants in the yard when they heard a noise coming from next door. Li Xiangqian frowned, put down his scissors, and decided to go over to see what was going on.

Xu Damao, who lives next door, is an impatient person who often clashes with his neighbors over trivial matters. Today's quarrel was particularly intense. Li Xiangqian walked to the gate of the yard and saw Xu Damao arguing with another neighbor.

"Xu Damao, you're going too far!" the neighbor said angrily.

Xu Damao put his hands on his hips and replied disdainfully: "What did I do? This is my territory, I can do whatever I want!"

Li Xiangqian was a little worried when he saw this. He knew Xu Damao's temper, but he felt that as a neighbor, he should still mediate. He walked up and said gently, "Damo, we can talk about it. Don't be so excited."

Xu Damao turned around and saw that it was Li Xiangqian. He sneered, "Li Xiangqian, this is none of your business. Don't meddle in other people's business."

Li Xiangqian frowned slightly and said patiently: "Da Mao, we are all neighbors. If you have anything to say, you can sit down and talk it out. Making a fuss like this will only make everyone unhappy."

Xu Damao obviously didn't appreciate it, and replied coldly: "Li Xiangqian, stop pretending to be a good guy here. Who do you think you are? What problem can you solve?"

Li Xiangqian sensed Xu Damao's hostility and felt a little angry, but he still tried to remain calm: "Da Mao, I just hope that everyone can live in harmony. If you have any dissatisfaction, we can find a solution together."

Seeing that Li Xiangqian refused to give in, Xu Damao's face became even gloomier. He took a step forward and pointed at Li Xiangqian's chest: "Li Xiangqian, stop pretending here. I don't need you to teach me what to do!"

At this moment, Lou Xiao'e came over, and seeing the tense situation, she quickly grabbed Li Xiangqian's hand and said softly, "Xiangqian, don't get excited, let's go back."

Li Xiangqian sensed Lou Xiao'e's concern, and nodded. But he still said to Xu Damao unwillingly: "Da Mao, I know you have your difficulties, but please also respect your neighbors. It's better for everyone to understand each other."

Xu Damao snorted coldly, turned around and walked back to his yard, no longer paying attention to Li Xiangqian. Li Xiangqian looked at his back, feeling mixed emotions. He knew Xu Damao was stubborn, but he also understood that as a neighbor, sometimes he had to be more patient and tolerant.

Back at the courtyard, Li Xiangqian seemed a little unhappy. Lou Xiao'e asked with concern: "Xiangqian, are you okay? Don't take what happened just now too seriously."

Li Xiangqian sighed, sat on the stone bench, and said sullenly: "Xiao E, I just want to help everyone solve the problem, but sometimes I feel that I am powerless."

Lou Xiao'e gently held his hand and said softly: "Go forward, you have done a good job. We can't control other people's behavior, but we can do our best. I believe that time will make Xu Damao understand your good intentions."

Li Xiangqian nodded, feeling a little comforted. He knew that Lou Xiao'e could always bring him strength and hope. Looking at her gentle eyes, Li Xiangqian felt his mood gradually calm down.