Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

Ran Qiuye's heart moved when she heard Jia Xiaoying's name. She knew that Jia Xiaoying was an old acquaintance of Xu Mingjie and an interesting person. "Oh? What does she want to talk to Mr. Xu about?" Ran Qiuye asked deliberately.

Qin Jingru thought for a moment and said, "She seems to want to help her father reduce his sentence, and she is asking our township government secretary Yan for help."

Ran Qiuye was a little shocked when she heard this. She knew that Jia Xiaoying's father, Jia Shifa, had been sentenced to a heavy sentence for some economic problems and had been serving his sentence in prison for many years. In order to get her father free as soon as possible, Jia Xiaoying spared no effort and constantly sought help from all parties.

"So, Jia Xiaoying is really a filial daughter." Ran Qiuye said softly.

Xu Mingjie frowned, looking a little hesitant: "Jia Shifa's case involves very complicated economic issues. It is not easy to reduce the sentence for such a case."

Qin Jingru was silent for a moment. She knew that these were not simple procedural issues. "Yes, Mr. Xu, this kind of thing usually requires the family members to provide sufficient evidence and persuasiveness."

"I know, thank you Jingru." Xu Mingjie took a deep breath, put down the documents in his hand, and his eyes revealed a complex emotion.

Ran Qiuye saw his hesitation and uneasiness, and she gently held his hand: "Mingjie, if possible, we can also help."

Xu Mingjie looked at her warm eyes, and the doubts in his heart gradually dissipated: "Thank you, Qiuye. I will think about what to do."

Qin Jingru saw that their atmosphere was somewhat subtle, so she took the initiative to suggest: "Mr. Xu, Ms. Ran, do you want me to go to the township government to ask if there is any way to help?"

Xu Mingjie and Ran Qiuye looked at each other and felt Qin Jingru's sincerity and kindness. Xu Mingjie smiled and nodded: "Okay, Jingru, thank you for your help."

Qin Jingru smiled and replied, "No problem, I'll do it right away."

She took the documents from Xu Mingjie and left the office, leaving Xu Mingjie and Ran Qiuye alone in the silence of the office.

"Mingjie, don't worry too much, everything will be fine." Ran Qiuye comforted softly.

Xu Mingjie looked at her deeply, and the fatigue in his eyes was gradually replaced by warmth: "Thank you, Qiuye. I feel at ease with you by my side."

Their hands were tightly clasped together, as if to pass all the warmth and strength to each other. In this late night, their hearts were greatly comforted and appeased.

As Xu Mingjie grew up, Beijing was also quietly changing. In 1949, when the People's Republic of China was founded, Xu Mingjie was just ten years old. At that time, life in the courtyard house was still as peaceful as ever. However, by the mid-1950s, the city's appearance began to change dramatically. The government began to promote the urban reconstruction plan, and many old courtyard houses were demolished and replaced by modern buildings. Xu Mingjie watched the familiar streets and alleys around him disappear bit by bit, and he couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

Despite this, Xu Mingjie always loved his home and the courtyard house. He was determined to preserve this tradition, even though the world around him was changing. In 1958, Xu Mingjie was admitted to Peking University, becoming the first person in his family to go to college. He chose architecture as his major because he hoped to one day use his knowledge to protect and restore the ancient courtyard houses. During his college years, Xu Mingjie met a group of like-minded friends who studied Beijing's ancient buildings together, often going deep into the old city to conduct field visits to the courtyard houses that were on the verge of disappearing.

In the early 1960s, Xu Mingjie graduated from university and was assigned to work in the Beijing Municipal Planning Bureau. At that time, Beijing was in a period of rapid development, and various modernization projects were in full swing. Xu Mingjie was conscientious in his work, but he never forgot his original intention. He put forward a series of suggestions for protecting the Siheyuan, although these suggestions were sometimes questioned and opposed by his superiors.

In 1966, the Cultural Revolution broke out, and the whole society fell into great turmoil. Many historical buildings were destroyed in this catastrophe, and Xu Mingjie felt heartbroken. His courtyard house was also facing the danger of being demolished. In order to protect his home, Xu Mingjie, together with his family and neighbors, withstood all kinds of pressure from the outside world and finally saved the courtyard house. During that time, Xu Mingjie was under great mental pressure, but he never gave up his beliefs.

After the Cultural Revolution, the country entered a new era of reform and opening up. Xu Mingjie welcomed new opportunities in his career. He participated in a series of ancient building restoration projects and was finally able to display his talents. He continued to accumulate experience in practice and wrote a monograph on courtyard architecture, becoming an authority in the industry. At the same time, Xu's courtyard also took on new vitality under his careful renovation.

As time went by, the Siheyuan gradually became one of the symbols of Beijing culture, and more and more people began to pay attention to the protection of these ancient buildings. Xu Mingjie's efforts were recognized by the society, and his name was known by more and more people. His story became a model for protecting traditional culture in that era.

However, the future of Siheyuan still faces many challenges. The city is still developing and the process of modernization is inevitable. Xu Mingjie knows that what he has done is only a small part, and it requires the efforts and inheritance of the next generation. In order to let more people understand the value of Siheyuan, Xu Mingjie began to give lectures in various places to share his experience and insights. He also actively participated in social welfare activities and advocated for the protection of Siheyuan.

Thanks to Xu Mingjie's unremitting efforts, more and more Siheyuans have been restored and protected. Beijing's old city has also retained some of its historical imprints in the process of renovation. Although modern high-rise buildings continue to emerge, Siheyuans can still be found in those deep alleys.

Xu Mingjie is already over 60 years old, but he is still working hard for the protection of Siheyuan. He knows that this is not just a job, but also a responsibility and a legacy. Through his efforts, the development process of Siheyuan has been recorded and continued, leaving behind a valuable cultural heritage for future generations.

"Mingjie, look at this beam, it's quite old. You need to repair it as soon as possible, otherwise the corners will crack again when the autumn wind blows." The old housekeeper Uncle Wang had a faint smile on his face. He held a yellowed account book in his hand and turned page by page to record the rise and fall of this courtyard house.

Xu Mingjie was filled with emotion. This courtyard carries his childhood memories and has witnessed the ups and downs of his family. His ancestors once drank tea and talked here.