Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

When Li Xiangqian heard Erzhu's words, his anger was gradually replaced by a complex emotion. He thought of the watermelons he had worked so hard to grow, and his heart was suddenly shaken. Although Erzhu's behavior was understandable, how could he tolerate others infringing on everything he had?

"I don't want to embarrass you," Li Xiangqian took a deep breath and tried to calm his voice, "but I must make you understand that such behavior is absolutely unforgivable. If you let me catch you once, I will catch you a second time, and the people in the village will no longer believe you."

Erzhu's expression became more and more anxious, with a hint of pleading in his eyes: "Brother Xiangqian, I will go back now and will never come again! I just want to tell you about my situation. Please believe me, I really have no ill intentions."

Li Xiangqian stared into Erzhu's eyes, and there seemed to be a strong sense of contradiction in his deep gaze. He thought of his predicament these days. Although he should not sympathize with Erzhu, in this remote village, who can guarantee that he will not experience similar embarrassment? But he knew in his heart that if he let Erzhu go, other people in the village would encounter him again, and someone would definitely suffer losses again.

"I can't let you go, but you have to admit your mistakes." Li Xiangqian gritted his teeth and said, a complex emotion surged in his heart. He clenched his fists, anger and unwillingness surged in his heart, and the toothache seemed to become more piercing. He thought of the rumors he encountered in the village a few days ago, and it seemed that all the pressure and resentment piled up together, forming an insurmountable barrier.

"Brother Xiang Qian, I was really wrong! If you let me go, I will reform myself and never dare to come here again!" After hearing this, Er Zhu nodded desperately, with a look of helplessness and despair.

Li Xiangqian took a deep breath and tried to suppress the anger and anxiety in his heart: "I'll give you a chance, but you must promise me that you will never steal anything from anyone again. Otherwise, I will definitely hand you over to the people in the village!"

Erzhu seemed to have been given hope of life. He nodded heavily and said with gratitude: "I will obey! Thank you, Brother Xiangqian!"

Li Xiangqian released Erzhu, but he knew in his heart that he could not completely trust him. This kind of person is like a weed. If it is not eradicated, it will eventually revive. Even so, he still decided to give Erzhu a chance, hoping to change a little.

"Go away quickly, don't let me see you again." Li Xiangqian warned in a low voice, with a complex emotion surging in his heart, and the pain of his teeth seemed to echo gently at this moment.

Erzhu bowed to Li Xiangqian gratefully and quickly fled the melon field. Li Xiangqian watched his figure gradually disappear into the night, feeling both relieved and uneasy.

After returning home, Li Xiangqian realized that all he had done could not completely solve the problem. Even if he let Erzhu go, the rumors in the village would still surround him, and this hidden pressure made him feel uneasy. Moreover, the toothache became more and more frequent under such circumstances, and he had to start to consider his physical condition.

"Xiang Qian, are you okay?" The mother heard the noise in the house and hurried out with concern on her face. "You came back so late at night, did you encounter any trouble?"

"I'm fine, Mom, I just dealt with a little thing." Li Xiangqian replied softly, but he sighed in his heart. These things are really hard to explain. He has decided not to let his mother worry about these things anymore.

But at this moment, the toothache came again. Li Xiangqian couldn't help but cover his face, trying not to show his pain. He felt regretful that he should have gone to the dentist earlier. However, he was busy with farm work during this period and had no time to take care of his health. The current situation also made him feel more anxious, as if all his troubles came to his mind at the same time.

"Xiang Qian, you must take good care of yourself and don't work too hard on yourself." The mother's voice was gentle and concerned, as if she could see through the hidden pain in his heart.

"I know, Mom." Li Xiangqian forced a smile, trying to reassure his mother, but failed to hide his inner fatigue and helplessness.

In the dead of night, Li Xiangqian lay in bed, still tossing and turning, constantly thinking about how to solve the rumors in the village. He thought about asking Wang Ergou for help, and also thought about confronting the villagers, but when he thought about the possible consequences, he felt he had no idea where to start. Now that things have developed to this point, he knows that he can no longer simply rely on luck.

"I have to find a way to solve this problem once and for all." He vowed secretly in his heart and began to think about what to do next.

Finally, Li Xiangqian decided to confront Yi Zhonghai. He knew that only by facing those rumors could he truly clear his name. Although this decision made him feel uneasy and uneasy, he knew that all this had to end. He could no longer tolerate being bullied and slandered.

Li Xiangqian tossed and turned in bed, his mind repeatedly replaying the past with Yi Zhonghai. The two were friends in their youth, playing and laughing together in the fields, sharing their dreams. However, as time passed, everything seemed to have changed. Yi Zhonghai has become more cunning and sinister, and has become a rumor maker in the village. The haze and hostility in his eyes made Li Xiangqian have to be on guard.

"I must let him see my determination." Li Xiangqian said to himself, feeling his teeth slightly aching in his mouth, which was very disturbing. He unconsciously clenched his fists, wishing to break this painful situation with one punch.

"But how should I face him?" Li Xiangqian couldn't help but fall into deep thought. He knew that Yi Zhonghai had always been cunning and he couldn't be defeated easily. He had to make a careful plan to let Yi Zhonghai understand his unwillingness and persistence.

In the early morning, the sun shone through the gaps in the curtains onto Li Xiangqian's bed. He got up in a daze, still a little hesitant. He drank a glass of water, but still felt uncomfortable in his mouth. The toothache seemed to make him feel his vulnerability all the time.

"I have to go find Wang Ergou and ask him if he has any good ideas." Li Xiangqian thought to himself. Wang Ergou has always had some prestige in the village. He is an open-minded person who can often give some pertinent suggestions. Maybe through him, we can find a better way to solve the problem.

Li Xiangqian walked out of the house. The sun was shining brightly and there was a fresh breath in the air. However, his mood could not be relaxed by this beautiful weather. After taking a few steps, he felt a toothache again. He frowned slightly and whispered to himself: "What a trouble. Let's solve it quickly!"