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He must come up with a better plan as soon as possible and not let these people take advantage of him. The watermelon in front of him was his hope for survival and must not be taken away by these hooligans.

At this moment, Li Xiangqian subconsciously raised his hand and touched his face, thinking of the decayed tooth again. Its existence seemed to have become an unspeakable secret in his heart, constantly reminding him to face and solve various problems in life. This feeling made him even more anxious.

"Let's go to the market to find a dentist tomorrow. If I can't even solve this little problem, how can I deal with these hooligans?" He thought silently in his heart, knowing that he must make a change tomorrow. Even if there are many difficulties ahead, he can't give up and must not be defeated by these external pressures.

"Don't think too much, just stay alive." Li Xiangqian kept reminding himself in his heart, and gradually calmed down. As the night deepened, the surroundings became quiet, with only the wind blowing gently, bringing a hint of coolness. He had to force himself to put aside those worries and concentrate on protecting this melon field.

The sky gradually brightened, and the warm sunlight shone through the treetops and onto the ground. Li Xiangqian's mood also gradually brightened in the morning sunlight. He knew that today was a critical day, not only did he have to go to the market to sell watermelons, but he also had to solve that annoying tooth decay. He seemed to have never been so eager for such a day, as if it was heralding new hope and a turn for the better.

"Li Xiangqian, you have to be careful today." There seemed to be a voice in his heart reminding him, as if preparing for the upcoming challenge. He walked out of the courtyard, the sun shone on his face, and the warm feeling made him refreshed. Although he was still a little uneasy, he knew that nothing could stop his determination. He took a deep breath and said to himself: "I will definitely succeed!"

As he walked under the morning sun, he thought about his plan: not only would he sell the watermelons today, but he would also look for the old man who sold herbs at the market to ask if there was any way to relieve his toothache. Li Xiangqian was filled with hope, imagining his future life in his mind - the watermelons would be sold smoothly, his tooth decay would be cured, and the gangsters would no longer threaten his business.

When he walked to the market, the bustling scene made him feel more excited. The vendors were busy setting up their stalls, shouting their wares, and the bustling crowd made him feel a long-lost bustle. He quickly found a suitable spot and put his watermelon on the market, hoping to sell it at a good price.

"Li Xiangqian, today's melons look good!" A familiar voice came from the side, interrupting his thoughts. He turned around and saw Jia Dongxu walking towards him with a bright smile on his face.

"Thank you! I put a lot of effort into it this time." Li Xiangqian forced a smile, but he felt a little nervous. He knew that the quality of the watermelon was important, but whether it could be sold depended on today's luck and the mood of the customer.

"I really hope I can help you sell a few more kilograms." Jia Dongxu patted his shoulder and cast his eyes on his piece of watermelon with an approving expression, "Look at the color, it's definitely a good watermelon!"

Li Xiangqian nodded, his heart full of gratitude. Jia Dongxu has always been his trustworthy friend. Whether it is the usual interactions or the help in this difficult time, Li Xiangqian felt a warm power.

"What are your plans for today?" Jia Dongxu asked again.

"I want to sell the watermelons first, and then find time to ask the old man selling herbs to see if he has any way to relieve my toothache." Li Xiangqian told Jia Dongxu his idea.

"Why haven't you gone to see that cavity yet? You really need to go and see it, otherwise it will affect your mood for selling melons." Jia Dongxu shook his head, concern in his eyes.

"I know, but I have too many things to do recently and don't have time to go." Li Xiangqian felt helpless, but he also realized that he should pay attention to this problem. He secretly decided to find a solution today and not let tooth decay become a stone in his heart.

"How about this, if sales are good today, I'll accompany you to the herbal medicine stall in the market." Jia Dongxu said seriously.

"Okay, then I'll wait for you!" Hope rekindled in Li Xiangqian's heart, as if the bleak future had brightened up again because of his friend's promise.

As time went by, more and more customers stopped to taste Li Xiangqian's watermelons. Their satisfied smiles and compliments made him feel happier. Whenever customers stopped in front of the watermelons, Li Xiangqian secretly hoped that they would buy the fruits. He tried his best to show enthusiasm, chat with customers, and share the characteristics of watermelons.

"I grew this melon myself, and it must taste great!" he said to a young woman with a sincere smile on his face.

"Let me try it." The woman cut a piece and savored it slowly, then showed a satisfied expression: "Hmm, it's really sweet!"

"Thank you for the compliment!" Li Xiangqian felt more and more happy. This was the reward for his hard work. He silently told himself that he must sell it at a good price today.

At this moment, a noisy sound came from a distance. Li Xiangqian's heart tightened and he frowned slightly. He looked at the source of the sound and found that several gangsters were walking towards this side. Their eyes were wandering around the market, as if they were looking for something. Li Xiangqian's heartbeat accelerated and he quickly realized that these guys were coming again.

"Jia Dongxu, come here quickly!" he called in a low voice, feeling a little uneasy in his heart.

"What's wrong?" Jia Dongxu heard it and immediately walked towards him with alertness in his eyes.

"Those thugs are here again, we have to find a way to deal with them." Li Xiangqian whispered, trying his best to suppress the fear in his heart.

"Don't panic, they haven't come yet." Jia Dongxu encouraged, his eyes firm, "We can find a way to stop them."

Li Xiangqian nodded and silently encouraged himself in his heart: "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid! I will definitely win!" He tried to keep himself calm, stop thinking about the pain of tooth decay, and concentrate on facing the challenges before him.

Just then, the thugs walked up to Li Xiangqian's stall with contemptuous smiles on their faces.

"I've never seen such a melon before. It looks pretty good." One of the thugs approached with sarcasm in his voice.

Li Xiangqian looked back calmly, but in his heart he was thinking about how to deal with it. He didn't want to appear weak at this time, and he had to stick to his position at this critical moment.

"Would you like to try it?" Li Xiangqian pretended to be calm, smiled slightly, and tried to get closer.

"Try it? Haha, you think too much. We are not here to buy melons." Another gangster sneered, with a hint of threat in his eyes.