Chapter 312 Won Everyone's Recognition

Li Xiangqian smiled and shook his head: "Xiao'e, this is all the result of everyone's efforts. As long as we unite together, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome."

Lou Xiao'e nodded, with a hint of tenderness in her eyes. She found that Li Xiangqian was not only a responsible person, but also a trustworthy partner. His care and dedication made her feel extremely warm and at ease.

After dinner, everyone sat around the fire, chatting and sharing their daily lives. Li Xiangqian looked at this warm scene, and his heart was filled with hope. He knew that as long as they had everyone's support, they would be able to get through this cold winter and usher in a better spring.

Li Xiangqian silently vowed in his heart to continue working hard to bring more warmth and happiness to everyone in the courtyard. He believed that as long as there was love in his heart, life would be full of sunshine, and even in the coldest winter, he could feel the power of warmth.

Li Xiangqian walked on the street in the cold wind, preparing to go to the market to buy some daily necessities. The winter wind blew on his face like a knife. He wrapped his thick cotton coat tightly and quickened his pace. Just as he turned a corner, he suddenly saw a homeless man huddled in the corner, wrapped in a tattered blanket and shivering.

Li Xiangqian's heart tightened and he sighed silently. He knew that a cold winter like this was particularly cruel to these homeless people. He hesitated for a moment, but decided to go over and take a look.

"Hey, man, are you okay?" Li bent forward and asked softly.

The homeless man raised his head, his face was covered with traces of weather frost, and his eyes showed a trace of vigilance and helplessness. "I'm fine, thank you." His voice was hoarse, and it was obvious that he lacked warmth and food.

Li Xiangqian felt sad. Seeing the homeless man's plight, he couldn't help but want to help. "Come home with me, warm up and have something to eat."

The homeless man's eyes flashed with gratitude, but he was hesitant: "Really?"

"Of course, let's go." Li Xiangqian said firmly, helped the homeless man up and took him back to the courtyard.

Back in the yard, Li Xiangqian settled the homeless man in his home, poured him a cup of hot tea, and went to the kitchen to prepare some hot meals. Lou Xiao'e saw it, walked over and asked curiously: "Brother Li, who is this?"

"This is a homeless man I met on the street. It was too cold and I was afraid he couldn't make it, so I brought him back to warm him up," Li Xiangqian explained.

Lou Xiao'e nodded, a trace of sympathy flashed in her eyes: "You are right, we should help him."

Li Xiangqian brought the food to the homeless man and said with a smile, "Eat it and warm yourself up."

The homeless man looked at Li Xiangqian gratefully, took the food and ate it greedily. Seeing his eager look, Li Xiangqian felt even more sad. He realized that sometimes a small action could change a person's fate.

After the meal, the homeless man looked much better. He raised his head and said to Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiaoe, "Thank you for your help. I really don't know how to thank you."

Li Xiangqian patted his shoulder, smiled and said, "It's nothing, this is what we should do. What's your name, is there anywhere we can go?"

The homeless man lowered his head and said in a low voice: "My name is Lao Li. Actually, I don't have anywhere to go. I have been wandering for many years."

Li Xiangqian felt heavy in his heart after hearing this. He knew that keeping Old Li in the courtyard might not be a long-term solution, but he also couldn't bear to let him return to the cold streets.

"Old Li, you stay here first. When the weather gets warmer, we'll think of a solution together." Li Xiangqian decided to take in Old Li temporarily.

A trace of tears flashed in Old Li's eyes, and he nodded gratefully: "Thank you, Brother Li, thank you."

In the following days, Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiao'e took care of Old Li and gradually restored his health. Old Li found the long-lost warmth and sense of belonging in the courtyard and gradually integrated into everyone's life. Whenever someone asked him about it, he always said with gratitude: "If it weren't for Brother Li and Lou Xiao'e, I might have died this winter."

One night, Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiao'e were sitting by the stove, and Old Li was also sitting beside them, chatting with them. Suddenly, Old Li said, "Brother Li, you are so kind to me, I want to do something to repay you."

Li Xiangqian smiled and shook his head: "Old Li, you don't have to be so polite. We are very happy to be able to help you."

Old Li insisted: "I used to be a craftsman and can do some simple carpentry work. How about I help you repair furniture and make some wooden products? It can be considered as doing my part."

Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiao'e looked at each other and both thought it was a good idea. Li Xiangqian nodded and said, "Okay, Lao Li, I'll trouble you then."

From the next day, Lao Li started to get busy. He repaired the old furniture in the courtyard and made a few beautiful wooden stools. Seeing Lao Li's craftsmanship, the neighbors came to him for help. Lao Li's face showed a confident smile again. He found his own value and dignity.

Li Xiangqian was filled with satisfaction as he watched Lao Li busying around. He knew that his good deed not only changed Lao Li's life, but also made the courtyard more cozy and harmonious. Whenever it was late at night, Li Xiangqian would lie on his bed, thinking about what had happened in the past few days, and he would feel extremely satisfied and happy.

Winter is gradually passing, and the breath of spring is quietly coming. In the courtyard, flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and flowers are fragrant. Li Xiangqian and his neighbors are busy preparing for the new year. Old Li has also become a member of the courtyard. He contributes to this big family with his skills and labor.

Li Xiangqian knows that there are still many challenges and difficulties in the future, but he believes that as long as everyone unites and helps each other, they will be able to create a better life. Everyone in the courtyard is the most important part of his life, and he wants to use his efforts to protect this warm home.

Li Xiangqian stood in the middle of the yard, looking at the newly repaired wooden bench and the neatly organized storage room, but a complex emotion surged in his heart. Old Li has lived in the courtyard for a while, and his craftsmanship and hard work have won everyone's recognition. However, Li Xiangqian knew that Old Li could not live here forever, and there must be a long-term plan. But he couldn't make up his mind how to deal with this matter.

At night, Li Xiangqian lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep. He thought about Lao Li's future, and his heart was full of entanglements. He knew that it was inhumane to kick Lao Li out, but letting him stay was not a long-term solution. He sighed secretly and decided to talk to Lou Xiao'e tomorrow to see if she had any good suggestions.