Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

Xu Mingjie nodded silently, feeling the care and support in Lou Xiaoe's words. He knew that what she said was right, but facing the choice of love, he still felt extremely confused and entangled.

"Sister Lou, what do you think I should do?" Xu Mingjie finally couldn't help asking, his voice full of confusion and uneasiness.

Lou Xiao'e stopped and looked into his eyes seriously. "Mingjie, love is something that requires courage and determination. If you really like her, you might as well try to pursue her and don't leave yourself with regrets."

Xu Mingjie pondered her words silently, and the confusion in his heart gradually became clear. He knew that he could no longer escape and hesitate, he needed to face his feelings and take that step bravely.

"Thank you, Sister Lou. I will think about it carefully." Xu Mingjie said solemnly, looking deeply into Lou Xiao'e's eyes. He was grateful that she appeared by his side when he needed support the most.

They continued walking, the silence filled with a kind of tacit understanding. With Lou Xiao'e's company, Xu Mingjie felt that his mood gradually calmed down, and he knew that he had made some preparations for the decision.

As they walked, they came to a quiet park. The park was shaded by green trees, the lake was clear and bright, and the breeze blew, bringing a hint of moist flower fragrance. Xu Mingjie and Lou Xiaoe found a bench and sat down, both of them lost in thought.

"Mingjie, do you know that Chen Yuqing actually has a good impression of you?" Lou Xiao'e suddenly spoke, with a hint in her tone.

Xu Mingjie raised his head and looked at her in surprise. "You...how did you know?"

Lou Xiao'e smiled and patted his shoulder gently. "As a woman, I can feel it. The way Chen Yuqing looks at you and cares about you, it's not like she is completely unaware of your feelings for her."

Xu Mingjie was silent for a while, with mixed emotions in his heart. Perhaps, the feelings between them were not as elusive as he imagined. Perhaps, the distance between them was not that far, but they were both waiting for the other to take that step bravely.

"Maybe I should give it a try." Xu Mingjie said softly, and he gradually felt determined.

Lou Xiao'e looked at him with a smile, "Come on, Mingjie. No matter what the result is, you deserve the happiness you want."

Xu Mingjie nodded and took a deep breath. He decided to face it bravely when he returned. He was no longer afraid or hesitant, because he knew that true love requires courage to pursue and sincerity to protect.

They sat in the park for a long time, enjoying this rare quiet time. The sun slowly sank to the west, and a warm sunset glow appeared in the sky, reflecting on the lake, like a dream.

After returning to the company, Xu Mingjie's mood has become much brighter. He decided to face his feelings, no longer avoid, no longer fear. With Lou Xiaoe's encouragement and support, he believes that he can bravely pursue his own happiness.

When he entered the office, he saw Chen Yuqing sitting at her desk, concentrating on checking the documents at hand. Her silhouette was particularly attractive under the light, and Xu Mingjie couldn't help but tremble in his heart. He decided that now was the time.

"Chen Yuqing, are you free? Can we chat for a while?" He walked up to her with a firm and gentle tone in his voice.

Chen Yuqing raised her head and smiled. "Of course, Mingjie, what's the matter?"

Chen Yuqing sat quietly in the office, sorting out the documents at hand. She could feel the uneasiness and heaviness when Xu Mingjie left just now, and she couldn't help but feel a little confused and worried. She didn't know the content of the conversation between Xu Mingjie and Lou Xiaoe, but she could feel that the atmosphere in the office was a little unusual.

Suddenly, the office door was pushed open, and Xu Mingjie stood at the door, his face solemn and determined, as if he had something important to say to her. Chen Yuqing stopped what she was doing and looked at him, with a hint of uneasiness and expectation in her eyes.

"Mingjie, what's wrong with you?" she asked cautiously, with a hint of worry in her voice.

Xu Mingjie walked into the room and sat in the chair opposite her. His expression became serious. "Yuqing, I want to talk to you about what happened between us."

Chen Yuqing's heart suddenly beat faster, and she felt a little nervous because she could sense the importance of Xu Mingjie's words. She tried to stay calm, nodded slightly, and motioned for him to continue.

Xu Mingjie took a deep breath and tried to control his excitement and nervousness. "Yuqing, we have worked together for such a long time, and I find that my feelings for you are more than just colleagues."

Chen Yuqing's heart was moved when she heard this. She looked at Xu Mingjie's sincere eyes. Although she had already noticed his special feelings for her, she still felt an indescribable excitement and anticipation when she heard him say it himself.

"Mingjie, what did you gain today?" Qin Jingru tried to break the silence and spoke gently.

He raised his head, looked into her warm eyes, and smiled reluctantly: "Well, I met a friend in the bookstore today and talked about some things together."

Qin Jingru nodded and did not ask further questions. She knew that her husband sometimes did not want to talk about things other than work. The two finished their dinner at the silent table. Xu Mingjie got up and found a bottle of aged red wine in the refrigerator, and returned to the living room with the wine glass.

He sat quietly on the sofa and poured red wine into the glass. The wine swayed in the glass, revealing a deep color. Xu Mingjie picked up the glass and drank it sip by sip. The wine flowed in his throat, bringing a subtle numbness.

His thoughts were erratic, sometimes recalling his conversation with Yu Li in the bookstore, and sometimes thinking about his marriage with Qin Jingru for many years. He felt conflicted and confused in his heart, unable to clearly distinguish his true feelings.

Qin Jingru came over, sat next to him, and patted his shoulder gently: "Mingjie, if there are things you want to say, I will listen."

He looked up at her, his eyes revealing a feeling of helplessness and gratitude: "Jingru, maybe I have really neglected you recently. I'm sorry."

Qin Jingru shook her head and smiled, "You don't have to apologize. I understand that your work is important. It's just that sometimes, I also wish we could spend more time together."

Xu Mingjie was silent. He knew how precious his wife's tolerance and understanding were, but he often ignored them. He thought quietly, feeling guilty and powerless.

"Maybe I should reflect on myself." Xu Mingjie murmured to himself, gently shaking the wine glass in his hand.