Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

"Qiuye, what's wrong with you?" Xu Mingjie saw that she looked abnormal, and quickly stood up and walked to her side.

Ran Qiuye shook her head silently, with a trace of sadness in her eyes, "Mingjie, I saw what happened between Lou Xiaoe and you last night..."

Xu Mingjie's heart was shocked. He realized that Ran Qiuye had seen everything that happened last night. "Qiuye, I can explain..."

Ran Qiuye raised her hand to stop him from speaking, "No need to explain, I understand everything. I will not interfere in your affairs."

Xu Mingjie looked at her, feeling a sense of apology. "Qiu Ye, actually I..."

Ran Qiuye trembled slightly, "Mingjie, I know you have a crush on me, but I don't want to be an obstacle between you. I know how important Lou Xiaoe is to you."

Xu Mingjie was silent for a moment. He understood Ran Qiuye's mood, but he didn't want to misunderstand her. He took a deep breath, "Qiuye, you are a very good person, and my feelings for you are very real, but I can't deny my feelings for Lou Xiaoe."

Ran Qiuye listened to his words and smiled gently, "Mingjie, I know. You don't have to be embarrassed. I will handle my emotions well."

Xu Mingjie looked at her, feeling an indescribable gratitude in his heart, "Thank you for your understanding."

Ran Qiuye nodded, trying to calm down. "I just feel a little sad. After all, I still hope we can be together."

Xu Mingjie also felt a little guilty, "Qiu Ye, I hope you can understand that I need time to face and deal with my feelings."

Ran Qiuye smiled slightly, "I understand. I will support your choice, no matter what you decide in the end."

The conversation between them made the atmosphere a little awkward, but also more frank and clear. Xu Mingjie looked at Ran Qiuye with gratitude, and her maturity and understanding made him cherish their friendship even more.

At this moment, Lou Xiao'e hurried into the office, her face still showing the fatigue and worry from last night. "Mingjie, Qiuye, good morning."

Ran Qiuye turned around and said to her with a smile, "Sister Lou, you look a little tired. Are you okay with what happened last night?"

Lou Xiao'e sighed softly, "I'm fine. Thank you for your concern, Qiuye."

Xu Mingjie couldn't help but hold Lou Xiaoe's hand, "Sister Lou, we will get through this together."

Lou Xiao'e felt his warmth and determination. She nodded and smiled. "Thank you. I feel that with you around, I have more courage."

There is a special atmosphere in the office. Although everyone faces their own challenges and difficulties, the support and understanding from each other make them feel an indescribable strength.

"Sister Lou, I thought a lot last night and I decided to accept the overseas assignment." Xu Mingjie said to her firmly, "I hope this can bring us more opportunities and challenges."

Lou Xiao'e was a little surprised when she heard his decision, but then she showed her determination and support, "Mingjie, you made the right choice. I believe you can handle everything."

The conversation between them made Ran Qiuye feel emotional. She stood quietly by the side, watching the two people's tacit communication and mutual understanding. Perhaps, she was destined to be a bystander, but she also learned to accept and let go.

"Sister Lou, I will also try my best to find appropriate medical assistance and financial support to help you through this difficult time," Xu Mingjie added.

Lou Xiao'e looked at him gratefully, she knew he was serious. "Thank you, Mingjie. With you by my side, I feel I have more hope."

Their relationship was further sublimated during this experience. The trust and dependence on each other made them closer and stronger.

Ran Qiuye walked out of the office silently. She knew that she needed time to adjust her mentality. She hoped to find her own happiness and satisfaction in her life.

Xu Mingjie is a diligent and visionary young man. He was born in the early 1960s, a time when China was undergoing great changes. Beijing in the 60s was a time full of hope and challenges. Socialist construction was developing rapidly, and the city was constantly moving forward on the road to modernization. The Siheyuan, as a unique architectural form in Beijing, also underwent earth-shaking changes during this period.

The Xu family's courtyard is located in Dongcheng District, surrounded by bustling alleys and streets full of pedestrians, where tradition and modernity interweave. At the entrance of the courtyard is a stone-paved path, with low walls on both sides, covered with vines of years. There is an old locust tree in the yard, with lush branches and leaves, bringing a touch of coolness to the summer afternoon.

Xu Mingjie's father, Xu Dayong, is a carpenter who built every house and repaired every brick and tile in this courtyard. Xu Dayong is a traditional Beijinger who loves the tranquility of the courtyard and the warmth of the family. He hopes to pass on this tradition to future generations.

Xu Mingjie grew up in this courtyard and knows every corner of it. He remembers flying kites in the yard and playing hide-and-seek with the neighborhood kids when he was a kid. He remembers listening to his father tell stories around the fire in winter and eating popsicles in the yard to cool off in summer. These memories are the most precious treasures in his life.

However, as time went by, the environment around the Siheyuan has changed dramatically. In the mid-60s, socialist construction achieved great success and the modernization process of Beijing city was accelerated. New buildings sprang up like mushrooms after rain, and high-rise buildings rose from the ground, replacing many traditional hutongs and Siheyuans.

Xu Mingjie watched the demolitions around him, feeling helpless and thoughtful. He knew clearly that the traditional courtyard houses were facing challenges in the process of modernization.

Xu Mingjie knew Lou Xiao'e's character and understood that she could not be stopped now. He took a deep breath, stood up, and patted her shoulder gently: "Okay, I'll go with you."

The two walked out of the courtyard silently and came to the door of Lao Wang's house. Lou Xiao'e knocked on the door, her heart filled with all kinds of complicated emotions.

After a while, the door opened. Old Wang saw Lou Xiao'e and Xu Mingjie standing at the door, with a look of surprise on his face.

"Xiao'e, Mingjie, why are you here?" Lao Wang's voice was a little nervous. He obviously didn't know why they suddenly appeared here.

Lou Xiao'e's voice was trembling, but she asked firmly: "Lao Wang, we need to talk. Excuse me, is it true that you cheated on me?"