Chapter 285 Coming Back to Senses

One night, Li Xiangqian sat in his study, recalling every moment he had with Lou Xiao'e and his sister, and his heart was filled with gratitude and happiness. He knew that he was no longer the ignorant boy, but a responsible man. He deeply understood that although the future was full of challenges, as long as they loved each other, any difficulties could be overcome.

Li Xiangqian walked out of the study and saw Lou Xiao'e quietly looking at the night sky in the yard. He walked over, hugged her gently, and whispered, "Xiao'e, no matter what the future holds, I will always be by your side."

Lou Xiao'e looked back at him, tears in her eyes, and she whispered, "Move forward, me too. No matter how difficult the road ahead is, I'm not afraid as long as you're with me."

One evening, Li Xiangqian returned to the courtyard after get off work, and he seemed particularly happy. He had just received an important promotion in the company. Although the work pressure was greater, he was full of motivation. He was looking forward to sharing the good news with Lou Xiaoe. However, when he stepped into the courtyard, he found that the atmosphere in the courtyard was a little unusual.

Li Xiangqian walked into the yard and saw his neighbor He Yuzhu talking to Lou Xiaoe with a malicious smile on his face. He Yuzhu was a well-known troublemaker in the courtyard, often arguing with others over trivial matters. Li Xiangqian felt nervous and hurried over.

"He Yuzhu, what are you doing?" Li Xiangqian asked with a frown.

He Yuzhu turned around and saw Li Xiangqian, the smile on his face became deeper, "Oh, Li Xiangqian is back. It's nothing, I just chatted with Miss Lou."

Li Xiangqian looked at Lou Xiao'e and found that she looked a little uneasy, so he became even more unhappy. "If there is nothing else, you can leave."

He Yuzhu did not intend to leave, but deliberately provoked: "Li Xiangqian, why are you so nervous? Are you afraid that I will steal your girlfriend?"

Li Xiangqian felt a surge of anger rushing to his head, but he tried to suppress his emotions, "He Yuzhu, please be respectful. Xiao'e is my girlfriend, and we don't welcome people like you to disturb us here."

He Yuzhu's face darkened when he heard Li Xiangqian say this, and his tone became sharp, "Humph, do you think you are so great just because you got promoted? Don't think I don't know your little tricks."

Li Xiangqian could no longer bear it after hearing this. He stepped forward and said sternly, "He Yuzhu, I'm warning you for the last time, get out of here!"

He Yuzhu was obviously also enraged, he punched Li Xiangqian, Li Xiangqian quickly dodged sideways, and the two wrestled. Lou Xiao'e exclaimed beside him, not knowing how to dissuade him.

Li Xiangqian and He Yuzhu wrestled on the ground, punching and kicking each other. Li Xiangqian was filled with anger and resentment. He could not tolerate anyone insulting Lou Xiao'e, let alone anyone destroying their lives. Each of his punches was filled with anger, and he used all his strength.

Although He Yuzhu was usually arrogant, he was soon at a disadvantage under Li Xiangqian's fierce attack. He was covered with bruises on his face and body, and gradually looked a little embarrassed. The neighbors heard the noise and ran out to watch the fun. Some tried to stop the fight, but neither of them would let go.

At this time, Uncle Li, the old man in the courtyard, came over. He was the most prestigious person in the courtyard. Seeing this, Uncle Li shouted loudly: "Stop it, both of you!"

Uncle Li's voice was like a thunderclap, causing Li Xiangqian and He Yuzhu to stop. Li Xiangqian was panting, with anger still in his eyes. He Yuzhu stood up in a panic, with blood on the corner of his mouth, but he still refused to admit defeat.

Uncle Li walked between the two and said in a deep voice, "What's going on? How can you two fight in the yard?"

Li Xiangqian glanced at Lou Xiao'e, who had a worried and distressed look in her eyes. He took a deep breath and said to Uncle Li, "Uncle Li, I'm sorry, I lost my temper. But He Yuzhu insulted Xiao'e, and I can't stand it."

He Yuzhu sneered and tried to explain, but Uncle Li glared at him sternly, "Go back first, I'll settle the score with you later!"

He Yuzhu reluctantly left the yard. Uncle Li turned to Li Xiangqian and softened his tone, "Xiangqian, talk it over nicely, don't fight. You are neighbors, you should learn to respect each other."

Li Xiangqian nodded, "Uncle Li, I understand. Thank you for your guidance."

Lou Xiao'e came forward and supported Li Xiangqian, her eyes full of worry, "Xiangqian, are you okay? You are injured."

Li Xiangqian felt a warm sensation. He held Lou Xiao'e's hand and said softly, "I'm fine, Xiao'e. I'm just... sorry for making you worry."

Lou Xiao'e shook her head. "It's okay. I just don't want you to get hurt. We should all be calmer in the future and not get angry easily."

Li Xiangqian looked at her, feeling guilty and self-blaming, "Xiao'e, I'm sorry, I made you worry. I will remember what you said and will not be impulsive in the future."

After returning home, Li Xiangqian looked at himself in the mirror. There were some scratches on his face and body. He touched the scars gently, feeling helpless and angry. He knew that he could not be so impulsive again, otherwise he and Lou Xiao'e would only get into more trouble.

He walked to Lou Xiao'e and whispered, "Xiao'e, I have decided not to get entangled with He Yuzhu anymore. We should focus on our own lives and not be disturbed by these boring people."

Lou Xiao'e nodded, her eyes full of trust and support, "Move forward, I believe in you. Let's work hard together and live a good life."

Since then, Li Xiangqian has been more focused on work and study. He no longer pays attention to He Yuzhu's provocation, but proves his worth with actions. Lou Xiao'e has also made continuous progress in her career, and their feelings have become deeper and deeper with the passage of time.

As time went by, Li Xiangqian's life gradually returned to normal, and his relationship with Lou Xiao'e continued to heat up. However, the reality still inevitably lay before him. One cold winter, Li Xiangqian found that the food at home was almost gone.

That morning, Li Xiangqian got up and went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. He searched the storage room but only found a small bag of leftover rice and a few shriveled vegetables. He frowned and thought to himself that he had been busy with work recently and had neglected the problem of food storage at home.

Lou Xiao'e walked into the kitchen and saw Li Xiangqian standing there in a daze. She asked with concern, "Xiangqian, what's wrong? Is there any problem?"

Li Xiangqian came back to his senses and smiled to comfort her: "Xiao E, it's okay. I just found that the food at home is almost gone, so I have to go buy some today."