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Every evening, Li Xiangqian would sit on the stone bench in the yard, holding a cup of warm tea in his hand, but his eyes would often drift towards the window of the east wing. He decided to think carefully about how to express his feelings to Lou Xiao'e, so that she would understand his feelings for her, while not wanting to bring any pressure to her. This decision made him more determined.

One evening, Li Xiangqian was picking corn in the backyard, and the memories of his time with Lou Xiao'e kept coming to his mind. He remembered her smile, her voice, and her eyes that were always filled with a hint of sadness. Li Xiangqian knew that the scars in Lou Xiao'e's heart would not heal overnight, but he was willing to be the one who silently protected her and gave her the greatest support and care.

He decided to do something special to make Lou Xiao'e feel his care and warmth. Li Xiangqian began to pay attention to her preferences and found that she liked reading and small animals. So he began to carefully prepare some small surprises, hoping to make her life more joyful.

On a sunny morning, Li Xiangqian transplanted several flowers planted in the backyard to the yard and carefully arranged it into a small garden. He also placed a comfortable chair in the corner of the yard, hoping that Lou Xiao'e could have a quiet reading corner. When Lou Xiao'e saw these changes, she showed a surprised and touched smile on her face.

"Mr. Li, you are so thoughtful. These flowers are so beautiful." Lou Xiao'e walked to the front of the garden and gently stroked the delicate petals.

Li Xiangqian smiled, but he felt a little uneasy. He asked carefully, "Xiao'e, as long as you like it. I just want you to be happier here."

Lou Xiao'e turned around, tears in her eyes, and said softly: "Thank you, Mr. Li. I will remember everything you have done for me. You are such a good person."

Li Xiangqian felt her sincerity and gratitude, and his love for her grew stronger. He knew that he could no longer return to the simple attention he had received before. He wanted more, wanted to truly enter her heart and become a part of her life.

One evening, Li Xiangqian finally plucked up the courage and invited Lou Xiaoe to take a walk in the backyard. The two walked side by side in the cornfield, and Li Xiangqian's heart beat fast. He knew that he had to confess his love at this time, otherwise he would miss this opportunity forever.

"Lou Xiao'e, there is something I have wanted to tell you for a long time." Li Xiangqian stopped, took a deep breath, and looked at her with firm eyes.

Lou Xiao'e stopped and looked at him with a hint of curiosity and uneasiness in her eyes, "Mr. Li, what do you want to say?"

Li Xiangqian mustered up his courage, his voice trembling a little: "Xiao'e, I know you have been hurt, and I don't want to add to your burden. But these days, I find that I can no longer leave you. I like you, I really like you. I hope to be by your side, take care of you, and bring you happiness."

When Lou Xiao'e heard this, a trace of shock flashed in her eyes. She lowered her head and was silent for a while. Li Xiangqian was full of trepidation. He didn't know whether his confession would scare her, but he could no longer suppress his emotions.

Finally, Lou Xiao'e raised her head, tears in her eyes, but a smile on her face. She said softly, "Thank you, Mr. Li. I am very touched and thank you for your concern and care for me. However, I still need some time to sort out my emotions and past. I hope you can understand."

Li Xiangqian nodded. Although he felt a little disappointed, he was more understanding and tolerant. He said gently, "Xiao'e, I will always wait for you, no matter how long it takes. I just hope you can find your own happiness."

From that day on, Li Xiangqian took better care of Lou Xiao'e. They still chatted and took walks together every morning, enjoying the quiet time in the courtyard. Li Xiangqian's heart was full of hope and determination. He believed that as long as he persisted, he would be able to enter Lou Xiao'e's heart one day and become her real support.

Autumn is coming quietly, and the courtyard is filled with the smell of harvest. Li Xiangqian starts to get busy, preparing to stock up on food for the coming winter. He knows that the days in winter will be long and cold, and storing enough food in advance will not only make him feel at ease, but also help Lou Xiaoe when needed.

Li Xiangqian still gets up early every morning to check the growth of corn. The corn is ripe, and he carefully breaks off the corns one by one and puts them into the basket, with a satisfied smile on his face. These are the fruits of his hard work, and he hopes that these grains can bring warmth and comfort to him and Lou Xiao'e.

Seeing Li Xiangqian busy at work, Lou Xiao'e felt touched and distressed. She knew that Li Xiangqian had given a lot for her, but she had never given him a clear answer. She didn't want to disappoint him, but the pain of the past still made her feel hesitant and uneasy.

One evening, Li Xiangqian was busy moving corn into the storage room when Lou Xiao'e came over. She gently patted Li Xiangqian on the shoulder and said, "Mr. Li, can I help you move it?"

Li Xiangqian turned around and saw her, with a warm smile on his face: "Xiao'e, thank you, but I can handle these by myself. If you are tired, you can take a rest."

Lou Xiao'e shook her head and insisted on helping: "No, I want to help you. You have been paying for me these days, I can't let you bear it alone like this."

The two worked together in tacit understanding. Li Xiangqian felt Lou Xiao'e's gentleness and thoughtfulness, and his love for her became stronger. He wanted to confess his love again, but he was afraid of putting pressure on her again, so he chose to continue working silently.

As the night deepened, the courtyard returned to its tranquility. Li Xiangqian sat on a stone bench in the yard, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He looked at the starry sky, thinking about his and Lou Xiao'e's future. Although he knew she still needed time, his heart was still full of expectations and hope.

As autumn progressed, Li Xiangqian began to prepare more food reserves. He not only stored a large amount of corn, but also bought some rice, flour and dry goods. Whenever he saw these full storage rooms, he would always feel at ease. He knew that his and Lou Xiao'e's lives would be more stable because of this.

One weekend afternoon, Li Xiangqian was busy sorting food in the yard when Lou Xiaoe came over with a cup of hot tea. She gently handed the tea to Li Xiangqian and said, "Mr. Li, take a break and have a cup of tea to warm yourself up."

Li Xiangqian took the tea and smiled gratefully: "Thank you, Xiao'e. You are so thoughtful."