Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

"So, we have to go to the hospital immediately." Ran Qiuye said.

"Yes, we can't delay." Xu Mingjie immediately stood up and prepared to go out.

They left the office in a hurry, and Jia Dongxu took them straight to the hospital in the city center. The corridor of the hospital was hurried and orderly, and medical staff were busy running back and forth. Xu Mingjie and others finally found the old resident's ward and saw an old man lying on the bed with a haggard face but a firm expression.

"Grandpa, how are you?" Xu Mingjie walked up and asked with concern.

The old resident turned his head and looked at them, his eyes full of gratitude and expectation, "Mingjie, Qiuye, you are here. I... I didn't expect it to be so sudden, but I feel more at ease now because you are here."

Ran Qiuye comforted him softly, "Don't worry, old man, we will do our best to help you."

The old resident nodded slightly. Facing the uncertainty of life, he felt the warmth and care from these young people. With their company, he felt an inexplicable sense of security and firmness.

The doctor came in to check and arrange treatment, and Xu Mingjie and Ran Qiuye stayed aside to provide spiritual support and encouragement to the old residents. They conveyed strength with their words and eyes, making the old people feel incomparable courage and confidence.

They brought a two-year-old boy named Xiaobao with them. Xu Mingjie greeted them warmly and took the initiative to help move things. Zhang Qiang and Li Fen expressed their gratitude for Xu Mingjie's help and quickly integrated into the big family of the Siheyuan.

Zhang Qiang and Xu Mingjie soon became good friends. They often drank tea and chatted after get off work to discuss work problems. Zhang Qiang was very skilled in electrician work, while Xu Mingjie had rich experience in mechanical repair. The two learned from each other and shared their work experience and skills with each other. Soon after, they also worked together to repair many broken electrical appliances and mechanical equipment in the yard, which was appreciated by everyone.

Li Fen opened a small after-school tutoring class in the courtyard, tutoring the children in the courtyard for free. Her patience and love won the love of the children, and the parents were also very grateful to her. Li Fen not only taught the children textbook knowledge, but also some principles of being a person and doing things. She hoped that through her efforts, she could pave a bright road for the future of these children.

Xu Mingjie's sister Xu Xiaohong is a smart girl. Although her family is not rich, she is diligent and studious, and has excellent grades in school. Li Fen takes special care of Xu Xiaohong, often tutoring her homework and encouraging her to apply for a key middle school in Beijing. With Li Fen's help, Xu Xiaohong successfully got into her ideal school, and the whole family is proud of her.

Time flies, and the people in the courtyard have spent spring, summer, autumn and winter one after another with the help and care of each other. Although life is not rich and the environment is not as spacious as before, the courtyard is still full of warmth and joy. During traditional festivals, various celebrations are held in the courtyard. Everyone makes dumplings and rice cakes together, sings and dances, and enjoys the joy of the festival.

In 1966, the storm of the Cultural Revolution swept across the country, and the courtyard houses in Beijing were not spared. The Red Guards began to spread the revolution in the city, smashing, looting and burning. Many families were forced to separate, and the tranquility of the courtyard houses was broken. Xu Mingjie and his family were also affected. His father was criticized for his early work experience in the factory, and his mother was investigated for associating with some people who were considered "counter-revolutionaries."

Despite this, Xu Mingjie was not defeated by these difficulties. He still insisted on going to work on time every day, taking care of his family, and trying his best to maintain the order of life in the courtyard. Neighbors are more closely united in this special period to face the storm from the outside world together. Zhang Qiang and Li Fen also actively participated in the self-rescue action of the courtyard, trying their best to provide help and support to everyone in this turbulent period.

During the Cultural Revolution, life at Xu Mingjie's home became even more difficult. His father was locked up in a cowshed, and his mother had to be criticized and reformed every day. The burden of the family fell on the shoulders of Xu Mingjie and Xu Xiaohong. Despite this, they still did not give up hope for the future. Xu Mingjie worked hard in the factory every day to earn more money to support his family. Xu Xiaohong studied hard in school, hoping to change her fate through knowledge.

During this special period, the people in the courtyard united more closely and faced the storm from the outside world together. Although the Red Guards often came to the courtyard to promote the revolution and even criticized and denounced people, the neighbors still maintained mutual trust and support. Whenever a family member was arrested or investigated, everyone would take care of each other, share the housework, and overcome the difficulties together.

In this turbulent era, although life in the courtyard was difficult, it also gave birth to many touching stories. Xu Mingjie and Zhang Qiang once risked their lives to repair an important equipment in the factory on a stormy night, and finally successfully saved the factory's production line. Li Fen risked being criticized in school and insisted on teaching the children. She firmly believed that education was the only way to change their destiny.

The children in the courtyard also showed strong will and optimism during this special period. Although they lived in turmoil, they still maintained their vision and hope for the future. Whenever the Red Guards left, the children would gather together to play and discuss their dreams. Some children wanted to be scientists, some wanted to be doctors, and some hoped to walk out of the courtyard one day and see the outside world.

In 1969, the storm of the Cultural Revolution gradually subsided and society began to return to normal. Xu Mingjie's father was released from the cowshed and returned home. Although he was weak, he was still full of love for life. After being criticized many times, his mother also returned home. The family was finally reunited. Despite the many hardships they had experienced, they still believed that life would get better and better.

Life in the courtyard gradually returned to its former tranquility and harmony. People in the courtyard continued to help each other and face various challenges in life together. Xu Mingjie still worked hard in the factory every day. His skills were recognized by everyone and he gradually became the backbone of the factory. Xu Xiaohong continued to study hard in school. Her grades were always among the best and she became a leader in the school.

In 1970, as the national economy gradually recovered and developed, living conditions in the courtyard houses also improved. The government began to carry out housing renovation projects.