Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

Su Ming's life has never stopped in the Siheyuan of old Beijing, but has continued to develop in this courtyard through connections and dialogues with the outside world. His academic achievements and career have provided him with more opportunities and responsibilities, allowing him to constantly think about how to push cultural heritage protection to a higher level.

After graduation, Su Ming got a prestigious position in the field of cultural heritage protection. He has accumulated rich experience and insights in ancient building protection projects in various places. Returning to the Siheyuan in Beijing, he found that his perspective on the courtyard had changed. He used to be just a child here, but now he began to realize that this courtyard is not only his roots, but also a carrier of history and a transmission of culture.

On a summer evening, Su Ming and his father, Mr. Su, were drinking tea and chatting in the yard. The aroma of tea lingered in the air, and the old grandfather was discussing with Su Ming the history of an old well in the yard. This well is said to be one of the earliest buildings in the yard. It has witnessed the rise and fall of the family and recorded the life moments of countless families.

"Dad, when you were a child, is there any story about this well in the yard?" Su Ming asked softly. He was eager to hear more stories about the family history from his grandfather.

The old man gently put down the teacup in his hand and looked at the wellhead with a dazed look, as if he had returned to the summer of his youth.

Ran Qiuye pulled her into his arms and comforted her softly, "Don't worry, everything will be resolved slowly. You need time to think calmly and decide how to face Lao Wang tomorrow."

Under the locust tree, the night breeze was blowing gently, and the tranquility of the yard made him feel an inexplicable peace and satisfaction. He closed his eyes and recalled the details of today, his heart filled with emotion and joy.

Lou Xiao'e noticed that Xu Mingjie seemed unhappy all the way. After returning to the courtyard, she decided to have a good talk with him.

That night, they sat down on a small stone bench in the yard. The sky was gradually getting dark, dotted with stars, and the locust tree in the yard rustled in the breeze.

Lou Xiao'e said softly, "Mingjie, what's wrong with you today? You don't look very happy."

Xu Mingjie was silent for a while, then raised his head with a worried look in his eyes: "Actually, I've encountered some problems at work recently, which made me feel a little frustrated."

Lou Xiao'e gently held his hand and motioned for him to speak out: "Is it about urban planning? Is there any difficulty I can help with?"

Xu Mingjie shook his head and smiled bitterly: "No, that's not entirely true. Urban planning does have some challenges, but it's more about family and personal matters."

Lou Xiao'e listened quietly. She knew that Xu Mingjie was a person who seldom revealed his troubles and confusions, so she attached great importance to his confession at this time.

Xu Mingjie continued, "In fact, the problems I encountered at work are secondary. The main thing is family matters. My father's health has not been very good recently. Although he refuses to admit it, I can feel his anxiety and uneasiness."

Lou Xiao'e frowned slightly and asked gently, "Is your father under a lot of pressure from work recently?"

Xu Mingjie shook his head. "That's not entirely true. My dad... Actually, he rarely expressed his emotions and inner troubles since he was a child. He always put everything he had on his family and work, and rarely cared about his body and emotions."

Lou Xiao'e listened attentively. She knew that Xu Mingjie's worry about his father was not a momentary emotional fluctuation, but a long-term accumulation.

"I understand." Lou Xiao'e said softly, "Parents always work hard for our family and life, but rarely pay attention to their own health and psychology. In this world, sometimes we need to play the role of a carer."

Xu Mingjie nodded and sighed: "Yes, I hope to be able to accompany my father more and care about his health and emotions. But the pressure of work and life always makes me feel helpless."

Lou Xiao'e held his hand tightly and said softly, "You have done a good job, Mingjie. As long as we can accompany him when he needs us, it is enough."

Xu Mingjie looked at Lou Xiao'e's gentle eyes, felt her support and understanding, and the pressure and anxiety in his heart gradually eased. He knew that no matter what difficulties he would encounter in the future, with Lou Xiao'e by his side, he would not feel lonely and helpless.

They sat in the yard and talked until late at night. Xu Mingjie gradually relaxed. He felt that he had regained his balance and strength and was ready to face the next challenge.

Finally, they got up and went back into the house. Lou Xiaoe whispered to him, "Mingjie, no matter what the future holds, we will face it together. Believe in yourself and believe in our future."

Xu Mingjie smiled and nodded, looking at her gratefully: "Thank you, Xiao'e. With you around, I feel stronger."

Seeing that Xu Mingjie was still immersed in worry, Lou Xiao'e decided to do her best to cheer him up. She sat with him on a small stool in the yard and gently talked about some interesting things.

"You know, one of my favorite things to do when I was little was fishing," Lou Xiaoe began with a smile. "My grandfather had a small boat, and we often went fishing together at the lake. I was a great fisherman back then!"

Xu Mingjie listened attentively, and a smile gradually appeared on his face. He imagined the scenes of Lou Xiao'e's childhood and felt that these stories made him forget some of the troubles at work.

"When I was a kid, I also liked to go to the park to catch grasshoppers." Xu Mingjie suddenly recalled his childhood, "At that time, I always felt a sense of accomplishment when I caught a beautiful grasshopper, and then put it in a jar and watched it jump around."

Lou Xiao'e listened with great interest and asked with a smile: "Do you still remember how big the largest grasshopper was at that time?"

Xu Mingjie frowned and thought hard for a moment, then said jokingly: "It was probably half the size of a finger! At that time, I felt that it was the king of the park."

As they chatted and laughed, the atmosphere gradually became relaxed and happy. Lou Xiao'e occasionally brought up some childhood stories, which made Xu Mingjie feel relaxed and happy for the first time in a long time.

However, when the conversation gradually faded, Lou Xiaoe suddenly changed the subject and said to Xu Mingjie seriously: "Actually, Mingjie, I also have some troubles and worries."

Xu Mingjie was stunned for a moment, then looked at her with concern: "What is it about? Is there anything that worries you?"

Lou Xiao'e took a deep breath and then slowly said, "The situation at home is not as stable as it seems. My parents divorced when I was a child, and I lived with my mother. Although we tried to live happily, there were always some hidden worries deep in our hearts."