Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

Qin Jingru frowned slightly after hearing this. "What happened between us?" She repeated doubtfully, trying to sort out her thoughts. "Are you referring to...the relationship between you and Jie Di?"

Xu Mingjie nodded, feeling heavy-hearted. "Yes, the relationship between Jie Di and me," he admitted. He knew he had to face this problem, no matter what the result.

Qin Jingru was silent for a moment, then sighed softly. "Mr. Xu Mingjie, I know there are some misunderstandings and conflicts between you and Jie Di." She said, "But Jie Di is a good child, I hope you can solve it well."

Xu Mingjie felt relieved after hearing this. He knew that Qin Jingru did not blame him, but showed their care and understanding. "Thank you, Aunt Qin." He said gratefully, "I will handle this matter well."

Qin Jingru smiled and looked at Xu Mingjie. "Go find Jie Di, she's upstairs." She said, "I believe you two can have a good talk."

Xu Mingjie nodded, his heart full of gratitude and determination. He knew that now was the time to face Jie Di, and no matter what the outcome, he had to face it bravely.

Xu Mingjie stepped onto the stairs, feeling mixed emotions. He didn't know how Jie Di would react, nor did he know where their relationship would go. But he knew that there was no room for retreat now, and he had to face it bravely.

Xu Mingjie stood in front of Jie Di's door, full of hesitation. He knocked on the door gently, waiting for a response. The door slowly opened, and Jie Di was slightly startled, then showed a hint of surprise.

"Mingjie, you're here." There was a hint of joy in Jie Di's voice, but a hint of doubt in her eyes made Xu Mingjie's heart sink.

"Jie Di, I need to talk to you." Xu Mingjie's voice was a little heavy. He knew that the conversation that followed would be difficult.

Jie Di was a little surprised, but she still invited Xu Mingjie into the room. The room was filled with a faint fragrance, and there was a book and a cup of hot tea on the table, which looked warm and comfortable.

Xu Mingjie sat on the chair, with a lot to say in his mind, but he didn't know where to start. Finally, he mustered up the courage and began his narration.

"Jie Di, I know there are many misunderstandings and conflicts between us." His voice was a little low, "but I have to tell you something."

Jie Di sat opposite, listening quietly, with a hint of uneasiness on her face.

"When you went to the dance competition that day, I was actually watching you from the sidelines." Xu Mingjie said with a hint of apology, "I saw that person, he was Niu Tinggui."

Jie Di was stunned for a moment, then frowned. "Niu Tinggui?" She whispered to herself, trying to recall the name, "Who is he?"

Xu Mingjie's narration did not stop. "He was my classmate in school and also my father's subordinate," he said, "but he missed the college entrance examination because of one thing."

Jie Di was even more confused. "Missed the college entrance examination?" She raised her head in confusion, "What does that have to do with me?"

Xu Mingjie's voice was a little heavy. "That incident is related to you." He said without hesitation, "Niu Tinggui wrote an anonymous letter of complaint to suppress me and implicated you."

Jie Di's eyes flashed with astonishment. She couldn't believe what she heard. "So...what did the letter say?" Her voice trembled, and her heart was filled with fear.

Xu Mingjie's words were filled with anger. "The letter said that you used your connections to get into the dance school, which violated the rules." He gritted his teeth, "This allowed Niu Tinggui to succeed, and you are disqualified from the competition."

Jie Di was shocked when she heard this. "That man...did he do this?" She asked in disbelief, "He was the one who did all this?"

Xu Mingjie nodded. "Yes, this is all his conspiracy." He took a deep breath, "I have to tell you the truth. No matter what, I don't want you to be kept in the dark."

There was a flash of pain and anger in Jie Di's eyes. "Why did he...why did he do this?" Her voice trembled, "What's the point of doing this?"

Xu Mingjie looked at Jie Di deeply, his heart filled with guilt. "I don't understand either." He shook his head helplessly, "But I know that I can't be controlled by him anymore."

Jie Di's heart was like a raging sea. She couldn't express the shock and anger in her heart in words. Her eyes flashed with a trace of despair, anger, and helplessness towards this world. She felt like she was trapped in a cage, unable to breathe and unable to escape.

"Xu Mingjie, is everything you said true?" Jie Di's voice trembled, like a willow branch blown by the wind. "How could I be involved in such a thing?"

Xu Mingjie looked at Jie Di's heartbroken expression, and he knew that his words had brought a huge shock to Jie Di. "Jie Di, I know this is hard to accept." He said in a low voice, full of apology, "but I have to tell you the truth, no matter how painful it is."

Jie Di was speechless. She felt like she was standing in a dark abyss, unable to find a way out. "I... I never thought something like this would happen." She said softly, with a hint of sobs in her voice, "I just wanted to participate in the competition and show my dancing skills."

Xu Mingjie held Jie Di's hand tightly, his eyes full of pity and guilt. "Jie Di, I know you feel very wronged by what happened to you." His voice was gentle but firm, "but I will do everything I can to make everything better."

Jie Di raised her head, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes. "Thank you, Xu Mingjie." Her voice was trembling, but full of strength. "I will not give up easily. I will prove my innocence."

Xu Mingjie looked at Jie Di with admiration in his heart. "You are a brave girl," he encouraged her, "I believe you can overcome the difficulties."

Jie Di smiled slightly, and her eyes sparkled again. "Thank you, Xu Mingjie." She said gratefully, "I will try my best."

The two people's hearts seemed to communicate at this moment, and the distance between them seemed to become closer. Although they faced many difficulties, they all knew that as long as they had faith in their hearts, they could overcome everything.

Just then, a knock on the door broke their silence. The door was slowly pushed open, and Qin Jingru walked in with a concerned expression on her face.

"Jie Di, Xu Mingjie, you are here." Qin Jingru's voice revealed a trace of worry, "What's wrong with you?"

Jie Di and Xu Mingjie exchanged glances, and they both understood each other's thoughts. They knew that now was not the time to make Qin Jingru worry.