Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

Chapter 232: Bustling Traffic and Crowds of People

Neighbors moved away one after another, and the laughter of children echoing in the courtyard became increasingly distant. Faced with this situation, Xu Mingjie decided not to sit idly by.

He began to think about how to protect and pass on this family cultural heritage. He knew that the Siheyuan was not only a form of architecture, but also a symbol of a lifestyle and cultural spirit. He decided to propose to the urban planning department to protect the Siheyuan and actively participate in community activities, hoping to arouse more people's attention and protection of traditional architecture.

At the same time, Xu Mingjie is also trying to combine the Siheyuan with a modern lifestyle. He opened a small bookstore in the courtyard, specializing in selling old Beijing literature and folk stories. He hopes that in this way, he can attract more young people to the Siheyuan and learn about the history and culture here.

Thanks to his efforts, the courtyard has gradually become a cultural center of the community. People hold poetry readings and art exhibitions here, young people learn traditional handicrafts in the courtyard, and the elderly play ancient tunes under the locust tree. The courtyard has regained its former vitality and vigor, becoming a unique landscape in the city.

However, in the face of the continuous advancement of urbanization, Xu Mingjie knows that there is still a long way to go to protect the Siheyuan. He realizes that only through broader social participation and government policy support can the effective protection and inheritance of these cultural heritages be truly achieved.

Therefore, he continued to devote his energy and work with the community residents, hoping to leave more possibilities and hope for the future of Siheyuan. He believed that no matter how time changes, the spirit and value of Siheyuan will always shine in the history of this city.

Ran Qiuye hurried through the busy streets and rushed to Xu Mingjie's courtyard. She was very worried because she couldn't contact Xu Mingjie since last night. They usually called each other every day to talk about the trivialities of life and share their joys and sorrows. But since last night, Xu Mingjie's phone has not rang again.

Ran Qiuye is a young girl born in Beijing, living in this city full of modern atmosphere and traditional culture. She and Xu Mingjie were classmates in college. Although they worked in different fields after graduation, their friendship has always been as deep as before.

The relationship between the two of them had undergone subtle changes in college. Xu Mingjie had confessed his love, but Ran Qiuye did not accept it for some reasons. Although they later restored their friendship, Xu Mingjie's feelings for Ran Qiuye never changed.

When Ran Qiuye arrived at the courtyard, she was filled with anxiety and uneasiness. She ran into the courtyard and saw Xu Mingjie's schoolbag sitting on the bench under the locust tree. The courtyard seemed a little quiet, not as full of laughter as usual.

She looked around, trying to find Xu Mingjie. Suddenly, she noticed a door half-open in the corner of the yard, and a faint smell of carpenter's tools came from inside. She walked over, gently pushed the door open, and saw Xu Mingjie concentrating on repairing an old wooden chair.

"Xu Mingjie!" Ran Qiuye called out anxiously and walked towards him.

Xu Mingjie raised his head, with a flash of surprise and joy in his eyes. "Qiu Ye, why are you here?"

Ran Qiuye walked up to him and asked nervously, "Why did you turn off your phone since last night? I called several times but couldn't get through."

Xu Mingjie put down the tools in his hands and sighed softly. "Sorry, something happened to me last night and I didn't have time to answer the phone."

Ran Qiuye looked at him with eyes full of worry and confusion. "What happened? Why did you disappear so suddenly? I have been worried."

Xu Mingjie shook his head and comforted her with a smile: "Don't worry, it's nothing serious. I just have some things to deal with and I've been busy all night."

Ran Qiuye held his hand, still in a worried tone: "You can't do this anymore. How can people feel at ease without leaving any news?"

Xu Mingjie patted her hand gently and said with a smile: "I know, I will tell you later. I'm sorry for making you worry."

Ran Qiuye breathed a sigh of relief, and the stone in her heart finally fell to the ground. She knew that Xu Mingjie was a very strong person, always silently working hard for what he thought was right, but she also hoped that he could think more about her and not always carry it alone.

The two of them sat down under the locust tree in the yard, the warm spring breeze blew gently, and the atmosphere in the yard became peaceful and harmonious. Xu Mingjie began to tell Ran Qiuye about his experience last night, how he made some efforts in the urban planning department to protect the cause of the quadrangle, and then joined a new community cultural activity plan.

The old man raised his head and looked at her, his eyes revealing a hint of doubt and vigilance: "What do you want from me?"

Jia Xiaoying expressed her intentions, and told the old man that she came for her father Jia Shifa's case, hoping to ask him to testify in court. She explained the situation provided by Secretary Yan to the old man in detail, hoping that he could help solve this unjust case.

"Ye Fei, I understand how you feel, but we no longer have a future." Yang Shumao's voice was full of helplessness and determination.

After hearing what Yang Shumao said, Ye Fei felt an indescribable pain in her heart. She knew that she had lost everything and could never get it back.

In another corner, Xu Mingjie and Jia Xiaoying were having a conversation in a fashionable cafe. The lights in the cafe were soft, and outside the floor-to-ceiling windows was a bustling city scene with busy traffic and a constant flow of people.

Yang Shumao hurried over and held Uncle Xu's hand. "Uncle Xu, we are here to take you home." He said with a firm tone.

Take care of Uncle Xu

Lou Xiao'e quietly nestled in Ran Qiuye's arms, tears finally flowing down uncontrollably. She knew that at least there was a friend by her side at the moment, giving her a little warmth and courage to face future challenges.

The lights in the yard reflected on their figures, and the courtyard was quiet and warm. Ran Qiuye gently wiped away Lou Xiaoe's tears, hoping to convey her silent support and encouragement with this small action.

He spent his childhood in this courtyard. In his memory, the courtyard was always full of play and laughter. In the summer afternoons, he and his friends from the neighborhood played hide-and-seek and shuttlecock in the courtyard, playing tirelessly. During the Chinese New Year, every household would decorate the courtyard with red lanterns, and the traditional New Year atmosphere filled his heart, filling him with expectations for the future and a warm feeling for his family.

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