Chapter 325: Talk to You

This thought made Li Xiangqian feel a little heavy, but he did not regret it. Helping others, especially young people with potential like He Yuzhu, was exactly what he was willing to do. He secretly made up his mind that no matter what happened in the future, he would stand behind He Yuzhu and support him silently until he could stand on his own.

As time went by, the courtyard remained calm and busy. Li Xiangqian constantly looked for opportunities in life to provide He Yuzhu with more guidance and advice. He knew that only through practice could He Yuzhu truly absorb these experiences and become a more mature and stable person.

One evening, there was a burst of lively laughter in the courtyard. It turned out that several young people in the courtyard were chatting together, and He Yuzhu was among them. Although he had grown up a lot, he still maintained the youthful vigor and enthusiasm, which was also what Li Xiangqian admired. "Come over and chat with us!" He Yuzhu waved to Li Xiangqian from a distance.

Li Xiangqian walked over with a smile and sat next to them. The young people greeted Li Xiangqian one after another, and they were all full of respect and gratitude for this usually calm and reliable elder brother.

"What are you talking about? You look so happy?" Li Xiangqian asked.

"We are talking about the factory and the future plans." He Yuzhu said excitedly, "Brother Li, what do you think about the future? What should we young people do?"

Li Xiangqian looked at their eager eyes and felt a surge of emotion. He knew that the future of young people was full of infinite possibilities, and his mission was to guide them as much as possible. So he patiently shared some of his life experiences with them, encouraging them not to give up easily on the road ahead and to keep a down-to-earth attitude.

He Yuzhu and other young people listened with great interest and nodded in agreement. Li Xiangqian felt their trust and respect, and his heart was warmed. He knew that his efforts were not in vain, these young people were gradually growing up, and the future courtyard would become better because of them.

As night fell, the courtyard gradually became quiet, with only the rustling of leaves and the barking of dogs in the distance. Li Xiangqian lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling, but a sense of uneasiness surged in his heart. He felt a dull pain in his temple. The matter of buying food during the day and the various trivial matters in the courtyard were intertwined, making it difficult for him to fall asleep.

"I'm really tired these days," Li Xiangqian sighed in his heart. He turned around and tried to find a more comfortable position, but the headache did not ease at all. Although he was the pillar of the courtyard and always responded to everything calmly and rationally, at this moment, he also felt that the pressure on his body and mind had increased a lot.

He recalled the conversations he had with He Yuzhu in the past few days and his sense of responsibility for Siheyuan, and he could not help but feel a wave of complex emotions. Li Xiangqian knew that he could not fall down at the critical moment, as so many people in Siheyuan were relying on him, especially young people like He Yuzhu, who were in their growth period and needed his guidance and support even more.

"I have to find a way to relax myself, otherwise I really can't hold on any longer." Li Xiangqian frowned slightly, knowing that holding on would only make the situation worse. An idea flashed through his mind, and he thought of a way that might help him relieve the pressure - go talk to Lao Wang in the courtyard.

Lao Wang is an old resident of the courtyard. He doesn't talk much, but he is thoughtful and can often tell the struggles of others. Li Xiangqian decided to take advantage of the night to talk to Lao Wang, which might make him feel better. Thinking of this, he stood up, put on his coat, and walked out of the room quietly.

The night in the courtyard was quiet and peaceful. Li Xiangqian's footsteps were particularly clear in the silence. He walked to the door of Lao Wang's house and knocked gently. After a while, Lao Wang, wearing a sweater, opened the door.

"Hey, Brother Xiang Qian, why aren't you asleep yet so late?" Lao Wang asked with a smile, a hint of concern in his eyes.

Li Xiangqian gave a bitter smile and said, "Old Wang, I can't sleep and I feel a little confused, so I came to talk to you."

Lao Wang nodded and stepped aside, "Come in, let's talk slowly."

Inside the house, Lao Wang's simple furnishings made people feel particularly warm, and there was a pot of freshly brewed tea on the table. Li Xiangqian walked in, pulled a chair and sat down, and Lao Wang handed him a cup of hot tea.

"Tell me, what's the matter that has upset you, a usually calm person?" Lao Wang asked as he poured tea, his tone calm but revealing concern.

Li Xiangqian sighed, picked up the teacup and took a sip. The warm tea slightly eased his tense nerves. He looked up at Lao Wang and said slowly, "There have been a lot of things going on recently. Everyone in the courtyard is relying on me. I feel like I can't hold on any longer. Especially seeing that He Yuzhu has grown up well, I always feel uneasy in my heart, afraid that he will encounter some difficulties."

Lao Wang listened and nodded, "You always worry about others, but you never think about yourself."

Li Xiangqian smiled bitterly, "Old Wang, you are right, but I don't worry about it. No one else can worry about these things."

Lao Wang smiled, with a hint of emotion in his tone, "Go forward, I know you have a strong sense of responsibility, but everyone has their limits, and even the strongest cows get tired sometimes. You have to learn to relax yourself and don't put all the burdens on yourself."

Li Xiangqian was silent for a moment, looking down at the teacup in his hand, feeling mixed emotions. He knew that what Lao Wang said was right, but he was never someone who could easily let go of his responsibilities. He Yuzhu's shadow reappeared in his mind, and the smile on the young man's face, the expectation and determination in his eyes made him unable to ignore it.

"I understand what you mean," Li Xiangqian finally spoke, his voice low but firm, "but there are some things I can't let go of, especially He Yuzhu. He is in a critical period of growth now. I have to keep an eye on him and not let him make any mistakes."

Lao Wang nodded. He knew Li Xiangqian's character very well and understood that it would not be easy to persuade him to let go. He sighed and said, "That's it. As friends, I can only talk to you when you are tired and help you relieve stress." He looked at Lao Wang gratefully and said, "It is my blessing to have a friend like you."

Lao Wang also smiled and patted Li Xiangqian on the shoulder. "We are old neighbors, so we have to help each other. Don't exhaust yourself, otherwise we really don't know what to do."