Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

Xu Mingjie was thinking over and over at home. He couldn't get through to Ran Qiuye's phone, which made him even more uneasy. He began to doubt whether his decision was correct. He wanted to meet Ran Qiuye in person to find out why she was so silent. So he decided to go to her directly.

When he arrived at Ran Qiuye's residence, he found that there was no one at the door, and he couldn't help feeling a little anxious. He pressed the doorbell and waited for a moment, and the door finally opened. Ran Qiuye appeared at the door, with a little hesitation and embarrassment on her face.

When Xu Mingjie saw her, he said with mixed feelings: "Qiu Ye, I called you but couldn't get through. I was worried that something had happened to you."

Ran Qiuye forced a smile and said, "I'm sorry, maybe my phone is out of battery and I forgot to charge it."

Xu Mingjie felt a little relieved, but the doubts in his heart did not completely disappear: "Well, do you have time now? We can go out for a meal and have a good chat."

Ran Qiuye thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay, we can go to a nearby restaurant for dinner."

The two walked out of the community together and came to a warm restaurant nearby. The restaurant was bright and comfortable, with simple and elegant decoration, exuding a family atmosphere. They found a seat by the window, ordered a few dishes, and began to chat about work.

Xu Mingjie took the initiative to break the silence: "Qiuye, how is the company's project progressing recently? I heard that the competition in the market is getting more and more fierce."

Ran Qiuye smiled slightly: "Yes, the market is indeed changing very quickly. We need to be more flexible and sensitive to respond to various challenges."

They began to discuss the company's development strategy and market trends. Ran Qiuye was well-versed in all aspects of the business, and Xu Mingjie was deeply impressed by her analysis and insights. During the conversation, he couldn't help but think of the time when they had faced challenges together, how they fought side by side and struggled together.

Gradually, the atmosphere at the table became relaxed. Xu Mingjie wanted to confide his inner doubts and troubles to Ran Qiuye, but he felt that this was not the right time. He chose to relax and enjoy this rare peaceful time.

The food was served, the aroma of steam spread, and they began to taste the delicious food. Seeing Ran Qiuye eating with relish, Xu Mingjie smiled and said, "Qiuye, how is the food in this restaurant? Have you ever eaten here?"

Ran Qiuye replied with a smile: "Yes, I come here often. Their dishes are very authentic, especially their braised pork, which is simply superb."

Xu Mingjie nodded and tasted the braised pork. It was indeed very delicious. While tasting the food, the two chatted and laughed, gradually relaxing their tense nerves.

After dinner, they walked along the path in the community. The night breeze blew gently, bringing a little coolness. The twinkling lights reflected on the figures of the two, creating a peaceful and warm atmosphere.

Xu Mingjie couldn't help but say: "Qiu Ye, I want to talk to you about us."

Ran Qiuye stopped and looked at him quietly: "Is it about you and Li Juan?"

He nodded, and it was difficult to speak what was in his mind for a moment: "Yes, she and I have had some friction recently. There are more and more problems between us, and our relationship is drifting apart."

Ran Qiuye sighed softly: "Mingjie, marriage is a complicated relationship that requires efforts from both parties. You have been married for so many years and have a son. These cannot be ignored."

Xu Mingjie smiled bitterly: "I know, but the current situation makes me feel helpless. We communicate less and less, and we have lost a lot of common language with each other."

Ran Qiuye looked at him and said in a gentle tone: "Mingjie, maybe you can calm down first and try to regain trust and understanding between each other. The problem in marriage is often not simply love or not love, but communication and tolerance between each other."

He remained silent, feeling her understanding and support. In this quiet night, they continued to stroll on the path, the starlight falling on them, as if bringing them a glimmer of hope and inspiration.

Returning to the door of Ran Qiuye's residence, Xu Mingjie stopped and said, "Qiuye, thank you for having dinner with me today and listening to me."

Ran Qiuye smiled and shook her head: "You're welcome, Mingjie. We are all friends. We can talk to each other when we have difficulties."

He looked at her deeply, and a feeling of gratitude welled up in his heart: "Qiu Ye, you are really a friend who knows how to listen and understand."

Ran Qiuye said softly: "Mingjie, you have to think carefully and don't make a decision easily. No matter what the final result is, I hope you can find the best solution."

He nodded slightly, feeling her care and blessing, and in this late night, he felt a sense of peace and comfort in his heart.

Xu Mingjie turned and left, leaving Ran Qiuye standing alone at the door. She looked at the receding figure, her heart filled with mixed emotions. Perhaps, all this was arranged by fate, and each of them was looking for their own answers and directions.

Xu Mingjie was driving the car, feeling uneasy. He decided to go back to the company first, as work always gave him some distraction. The car drove into the Optics Valley Software Park, where their company's headquarters was located. It was a modern building complex with tall glass curtain walls reflecting the faint afterglow in the sky.

Entering the company lobby, he saw his colleagues who were working overtime at night were still concentrating on their work, tapping away on their keyboards. The occasional ringing of the phone was particularly harsh. He walked to his office, sat at his desk, tapping his fingers gently on the table, his mind still reverberating with what happened tonight.

Just as he was trying to concentrate on his work, there was a light knock on the office door. He looked up and saw that it was his deputy Zhang Yao.

After Zhang Yao came in, she looked at Xu Mingjie's face and asked softly, "Mingjie, why are you still in the company so late tonight? Is there something wrong?"

Xu Mingjie smiled bitterly and shook his head: "It's nothing serious, it's just that some family matters made me feel a little unhappy."

Zhang Yao sat opposite and said with concern: "If there is anything you need help with, please tell me. We are a team and we should support each other."

He nodded and looked at her gratefully: "Thank you, Yaoyao. You work hard, but you still care about me."

Zhang Yao smiled and said, "You're welcome. It's only natural for our team to help each other. If you need to vent or talk, I'm willing to listen."

Xu Mingjie smiled slightly and felt the warmth and understanding from his colleagues.