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"Then we need to get treatment quickly!" Li Xiangqian frowned and asked hurriedly, "How much does the doctor say the surgery will cost?"

Aunt He lowered her head, twisted her clothes tightly with her hands, and said in a weak and desperate voice: "The doctor said... it will cost at least several thousand yuan." Several thousand yuan is an astronomical figure for the He family. The family can barely make ends meet even if they save money every day. How can they afford such a large sum of money? As she spoke, tears began to flow again, and her voice choked with sobs, "Where can we get so much money... What should we do..."

Li Xiangqian felt a pang of pain in his heart. He held Aunt He's shaking hand and comforted her softly, "Aunt He, don't worry, don't worry. Grandpa's illness can't be delayed. I'll find a way to get the money. You can't let him stay sick and not be cured!"

When Aunt He heard what he said, she looked up at him, with deep gratitude and a glimmer of hope in her eyes, but then she waved her hand and said, "Go forward, we can't hold you back... You have your own life too, you can't sacrifice yourself for our family."

"Auntie He, you are being too polite. Neighbors should help each other. Besides, I am just doing my part, how can I be considered a burden?" Li Xiangqian's tone was firm, and his eyes were full of warmth and determination. He thought to himself that although he didn't have much savings, it was better than the He family's. No matter how difficult it was, he had to help.

So, Li Xiangqian took out some money he had saved at home, and rounded up a few hundred yuan to give to Aunt He, "Aunt He, please use this money first, and I'll think of a way to deal with the rest." His words moved Aunt He and made her feel guilty, and she kept thanking him.

However, this money is only a drop in the bucket. Li Xiangqian knew that he could not do it alone, and he had to think of more ways to help the He family get through this difficult time. He went from street to street for several days, looking for a few familiar friends, borrowing money while asking where there were good opportunities to make money. He went to a few old friends and explained the situation to them. Everyone knew that Mr. He was a good person. Although he was not well-off, he was still willing to help. In this way, he finally collected enough money for the operation, and Li Xiangqian felt a little relieved.

The operation was successful, and Grandpa He was out of danger for the time being, but he still needed some time to recover. Li Xiangqian took care of him and visited him in the hospital from time to time to chat with Grandpa He. Grandpa He looked at him gratefully, his eyes full of moisture, "Xiao Li, our family owes you this kindness, I really don't know how to repay you."

Li Xiangqian smiled, held Uncle He's hand, and consoled him: "Uncle, your good health is the greatest reward for me. We are neighbors, how can we tell the difference so clearly?"

When Grandpa He was discharged from the hospital and returned home, Li Xiangqian often went to help take care of him, and the He family finally returned to peace. However, the difficulties were not really over, and the He family's debts were still weighing on their heads. In order to help the He family pay off the debts as soon as possible, Li Xiangqian began to run around and even took on some physical work. He went out early and came back late every day. He was tanned, but his eyes were more determined.

One evening, Li Xiangqian dragged his tired body back to the yard, only to see He Xiaomei standing timidly at the door, as if she had something to say to him. He smiled slightly, walked over and touched her head, "Little sister, do you have something to ask me?"

He Xiaomei lowered her head and rubbed the corner of her clothes, with a look of confusion and shyness on her face. After a while, she spoke: "Brother Li, thank you for helping our family, but I... I'm afraid you are too tired." Her voice was very soft, with a hint of sobs, "I know you have suffered a lot for our family, I... I have seen it all."

Li Xiangqian felt warm in his heart, and he squatted down to comfort her softly: "Little sister, I'm not tired at all. Don't worry, I will always help your family. When you grow up, study hard, and have a promising future, all my hard work will be worth it."

He Xiaomei nodded vigorously, with a determined light in her eyes. She secretly vowed in her heart that she must make a name for herself in the future and never let her family and Brother Li suffer again.

In the following days, Li Xiangqian was still busy day and night, and his friends also lent a hand, bringing some help or introducing job opportunities from time to time. The He family's debt gradually decreased, and their lives gradually improved. Li Xiangqian was still busy in obscurity, not asking for rewards or gratitude, just to help his neighbors overcome difficulties and see the smiles on their faces.

However, good things come to those who wait. Just as the He family was gradually getting out of trouble, an accident happened again. The eldest son of the He family had some health problems due to work pressure and excessive burden, and almost collapsed at work. Aunt He was very anxious again, and Li Xiangqian stepped forward again. He took over the responsibility of taking care of the eldest son without hesitation, and even contacted several doctor friends to provide him with better medical advice and support.

The neighbors all saw it and were deeply moved by Li Xiangqian's righteous act. They came to help one after another, and some even started to organize a fund-raising. With everyone's efforts and money, the He family finally got through the difficult times. After the eldest son of the He family recovered, he was deeply grateful to Li Xiangqian. He couldn't help but hold his hand and said with red eyes: "Xiao Li, thank you so much. I owe you this life. From now on, as long as you need me, I will never frown!"

Li Xiangqian patted him on the shoulder and smiled: "We are all family, it's too formal to say these things. Take good care of your family in the future and don't let them down." The eldest son of the He family nodded solemnly, his eyes full of admiration and gratitude.

Li Xiangqian sat on a stone bench in the yard, looking up at the afterglow of the setting sun, feeling mixed emotions. The He family's affairs seemed to have come to an end, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but he was still uneasy. Grandpa He's health was not as good as before, and Aunt He's hard work made her more haggard. Coupled with the burden of two children at home, if the He family wanted to really get out of the predicament, they needed a stable income and living security. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this was not a solution, and he had to think of a more long-term solution to make the He family truly stable.

"But, I have already reached my limit. What else can I do?" Li Xiangqian was a little hesitant, but then he became determined. No matter how difficult the problem is, it can be solved bit by bit. He looked at his palms, and the thick calluses and rough lines recorded the hard work during this period. He told himself that he could not stop. Since he had come this far, he had to accompany them through the most difficult days.

Just as he was thinking, suddenly Aunt He came out of the room with a bowl of hot porridge in her hand and gently placed it in front of Li Xiangqian, "Xiao Li, eat something. You have been busy running around for our family these days, and you must be tired enough."