Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

Xu Mingjie smiled slightly and nodded: "Thank you, Brother He, I will have a good talk with Jia Dongxu."

Xu Mingjie watched He Yushui leave, and he breathed a sigh of relief, then turned and walked towards Jia Dongxu. The young nephew stood there, looking embarrassed and helpless. He avoided Xu Mingjie with his eyes, and was obviously very embarrassed and ashamed.

"Dongxu, what's wrong with you?" Xu Mingjie walked up to him with a hint of blame in his tone.

Jia Dongxu lowered his head and said softly, "Uncle, I'm sorry, I embarrassed you."

Xu Mingjie sighed and shook his head, "I'm not blaming you for this. Why don't you dare confront He Yushui head-on?"

Jia Dongxu raised his head, with an indescribable complex emotion on his face: "Uncle, you don't understand, Brother He is usually a rude person, I can't make it clear to him."

Xu Mingjie looked at him quietly and continued to ask: "But why do you choose to escape? This will only make them think you are weak and can be bullied."

Jia Dongxu was silent for a while, then slowly said, "Maybe it's because I'm not strong enough. They are right, I always lack courage."

Xu Mingjie took a deep breath and said gently: "Dongxu, you know, in this world, not everyone is strong, and not everyone can fight with others outside. But this does not mean that you are weak. Everyone has their own advantages and specialties, and you are the same."

Jia Dongxu looked up at Xu Mingjie with a hint of confusion in his eyes: “Uncle, I don’t understand what you mean.”

Xu Mingjie smiled and explained, "Dongxu, although you are not as rough as He Yushui, you have your own kindness and thoughtfulness. These qualities are also valuable in the family and community. Don't try to change yourself to cater to other people's expectations. Instead, accept and play to your own strengths."

After hearing these words, Jia Dongxu's expression gradually softened. He began to understand Xu Mingjie's intentions, and gradually gained some insights in his heart.

"Uncle, I will try to change." Jia Dongxu said softly, with a hint of determination in his eyes.

Xu Mingjie nodded and patted his shoulder encouragingly: "Good boy, as long as you work hard, everything will slowly get better."

Just then, there was another voice at the door of the courtyard, and a neighbor who looked a little older walked in. He was an old resident of the courtyard and an old friend of Xu Mingjie, and his surname was Li.

"Mingjie, was there a little dispute just now?" Uncle Li walked over with a smile and looked at Jia Dongxu, "Dongxu, do you still remember when you were a kid playing hide-and-seek in the yard with your friends?"

Jia Dongxu nodded, a hint of shyness on his face.

Uncle Li continued, "At that time, you were the best at hiding. You hid very well in that corner."

After hearing this, Jia Dongxu couldn't help but laugh, and the tension in his eyes slowly dissipated.

Uncle Li turned to look at Xu Mingjie and said, "Mingjie, over the years, the children in the courtyard have grown up, and the atmosphere of the community has also quietly changed. What do you think about the future of our courtyard?"

Xu Mingjie pondered for a moment, looked at the old locust tree in the middle of the yard affectionately, and said leisurely: "Uncle Li, the courtyard is the foundation of our family and the sustenance of our emotions. No matter how the outside world changes, I hope we can continue to preserve the tradition and warmth of this land and make it the home of our descendants."

Uncle Li nodded and smiled, his eyes gleaming with approval. "You are right, Mingjie. This courtyard is not just a building, but also a spirit and a heritage. We must work together to keep this tradition and warmth forever."

Xu Mingjie and Uncle Li continued to chat in the yard, talking about the little things in life and future plans. Jia Dongxu stood quietly by, listening to the conversation between the two elders, and gradually understood some things in his heart.

Xu Mingjie and Uncle Li continued to talk in the yard, while Jia Dongxu stood quietly aside, his thoughts racing. He always felt that his character was a little weak, especially when facing a rude person like He Yushui. Xu Mingjie's words made him feel a little relieved, but he was still a little uneasy deep down.

"Dongxu, don't indulge in self-blame now." Qin Huairu's voice suddenly came from the corner of the yard, interrupting Jia Dongxu's thoughts.

Qin Huairu is an elderly and savvy resident of the courtyard. She is often consulted by people in the courtyard and is therefore well aware of many affairs in the courtyard.

"Grandma, why are you here?" Jia Dongxu looked at her in surprise. Qin Huairu usually stayed quietly in her own courtyard and rarely appeared in public.

Qin Huairu walked up to them and said with a smile: "I heard what happened just now, Dongxu, why don't you tell everyone the truth?"

Jia Dongxu hesitated for a moment, then looked up at Xu Mingjie and Uncle Li. He knew Qin Huairu was right, and he couldn't escape anymore.

"Uncle, Uncle Li, actually...actually this matter is a bit complicated." Jia Dongxu bit his lip and began to tell the truth, "A few months ago, He Yuzhu and I borrowed a loan with high interest. He couldn't find the money, so he asked me to cheat He Yushui on his behalf."

"We are being targeted." Xu Mingjie said to Ran Qiuye.

"What should we do? We can't just give up like this." Ran Qiuye said firmly.

"Yes, we can't give up, but we must be more careful." Xu Mingjie nodded.

They continued to study the materials and strengthened the protection of themselves and their families. Despite the pressure, they remained determined to pursue the truth because they knew that the truth of this history must be revealed.

One day, Xu Mingjie and Ran Qiuye decided to find someone who they thought knew something about these things - an elderly historian, Professor Zhang, who had been their teacher and was very knowledgeable about the history of their hometown.

Xu Mingjie stood at the door of Ran Qiuye's house, his heart full of hesitation. He looked at the closed door, hesitating whether to knock. The moonlight fell on his shoulders, and his shadow on the ground seemed particularly quiet. He took a deep breath, raised his hand, but put it down again. Ran Qiuye's recent state made him very worried. She was already worried about this matter, and he couldn't bear to disturb her again.

Finally, Xu Mingjie decided to go back and come back to see her tomorrow. He turned and walked towards the parking lot, thinking about the clues and information they had found. When he walked to the front of the car, he suddenly heard light footsteps behind him. He turned around and saw that it was Ran Qiuye.

"Mingjie, is that you?" Ran Qiuye's voice sounded particularly clear in the night.