Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

Many courtyard houses were demolished and residents moved into newly built residential buildings. Although everyone is nostalgic for the courtyard houses, they all understand that this is an inevitable trend of social development. Xu Mingjie and his family also moved into a new two-bedroom apartment. Although the space is not large, it is a great improvement over the environment of the "large courtyard" in the past.

Although the courtyard is no longer what it once was, that special time and the deep emotions it fostered are still deeply imprinted in everyone's heart. Xu Mingjie and his family and neighbors continue to maintain that close relationship in the new environment, caring for each other and supporting each other.

As time went by, Xu Mingjie's career gradually improved. He performed well in the factory, was rated as an advanced worker many times, and was eventually promoted to workshop director. Xu Mingjie knew that this was the result of his years of hard work, but he did not forget those who had helped him in the courtyard. He often returned to the courtyard to visit those who still lived there, bringing some daily necessities and help in life.

It was a late autumn night, the north wind was howling, and the fallen leaves were flying on the street. Xu Mingjie had just finished working overtime in the factory, and he was exhausted, but there was always an inexplicable uneasiness in his heart. He hurriedly packed up his tools, said goodbye to his co-workers, and hurriedly rode his bicycle back to the courtyard.

On the way of cycling, Xu Mingjie's thoughts kept rolling. Yesterday evening, he accidentally heard some neighbors whispering that Ran Qiuye had some strange behavior recently. Ran Qiuye was Xu Mingjie's childhood friend and his first love. Although they did not get together later, they have always maintained a deep friendship. Xu Mingjie always felt that Ran Qiuye was like a family member and an indispensable part of his life. After hearing these rumors, he kept thinking about her in his heart, and finally decided to rush back overnight today to find Ran Qiuye to ask for clarification.

After riding for about half an hour, Xu Mingjie finally arrived at the courtyard. He pushed open the gate and saw the courtyard was brightly lit. Li Fen was busy in the kitchen, the children were doing homework at the table, and Zhang Qiang was repairing an old radio. Xu Mingjie put down his bicycle and walked quickly to the north room, eager to see Ran Qiuye.

He knocked on the door gently, and after waiting for a while, the door opened and Ran Qiuye stood at the door with a tired smile on her face. She was petite, wearing an old cotton coat, and her eyes showed a trace of fatigue.

"Mingjie, why did you come back so late?" Ran Qiuye asked with concern in her voice.

"Qiu Ye, I have something I want to talk to you about. Can you come in?" Xu Mingjie said in a low voice.

Ran Qiuye nodded and made way for the door. Xu Mingjie walked into the room, which was simply furnished with a wooden bed, a desk, and a few wooden chairs, with a few simple decorative paintings hanging on the wall. Xu Mingjie sat on a chair, while Ran Qiuye sat on the chair opposite him. The atmosphere between the two was a little tense.

"Qiuye, everyone has been saying that you have been behaving strangely recently. Can you tell me what happened?" Xu Mingjie looked straight into Ran Qiuye's eyes, his tone full of concern.

Ran Qiuye lowered his head and was silent for a moment before he slowly spoke: "Mingjie, I... did encounter some things recently, and I don't know how to tell you."

Xu Mingjie frowned. "What's the matter? You can tell me, I will do my best to help you."

Ran Qiuye sighed, and finally made up his mind and said, "Actually, my brother Ran Hao got into some trouble recently. He owed some money, and now someone is chasing him for debt. I don't know what to do."

After hearing this, Xu Mingjie felt nervous. He knew that Ran Hao was a troublesome child who was idle and often hung out with some questionable people. Xu Mingjie stood up, walked to Ran Qiuye, and patted her shoulder gently.

"Qiu Ye, no matter what happens, we will face it together. I will find a way to help you solve this problem." Xu Mingjie said firmly.

Ran Qiuye looked at Xu Mingjie gratefully, tears in her eyes, "Mingjie, thank you, I feel more at ease with you around."

As the two were talking, there was a hurried knock on the door. Xu Mingjie and Ran Qiuye looked at each other, and Ran Qiuye got up to open the door. When the door opened, Ran Hao was standing at the door, looking pale and panicked.

"Sister, Brother Mingjie, please help me, they are coming to find me again!" Ran Hao's voice trembled, and he was obviously scared.

Xu Mingjie walked over and supported Ran Hao, "Calm down, let's talk inside."

The three of them entered the house, and Ran Hao, panting, told the whole story in a broken voice. It turned out that Ran Hao had been addicted to gambling recently and owed a large debt. The moneylenders not only threatened him, but also threatened to come to Ran Qiuye for trouble. Ran Hao had no choice but to ask his sister for help.

After listening to this, Xu Mingjie felt angry, but more worried about Ran Qiuye. He knew that if this problem was not solved in time, Ran Qiuye would always live in fear.

"Haozi, listen to me, we will solve this matter together, but you must also promise me that from today on, you will stay away from those people and start a new life." Xu Mingjie said in a serious tone.

Ran Hao nodded, his eyes full of regret, "Brother Mingjie, I know I was wrong, I will definitely change."

Xu Mingjie nodded, then turned to Ran Qiuye, "Qiuye, I will contact some friends to see if I can help you solve this debt. Don't worry too much, everything will be fine."

Ran Qiuye looked at Xu Mingjie gratefully, "Mingjie, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, I really don't know what to do."

Xu Mingjie held Ran Qiuye's hand and said firmly: "We are friends, aren't we? Friends should help each other."

That night, Xu Mingjie and Ran Qiuye discussed for a long time and finally decided that the next morning, Xu Mingjie would go to some friends for help to raise enough money as soon as possible to solve Ran Hao's debt problem.

At dawn, Xu Mingjie left Ran Qiuye's room with a tired body. He walked in the courtyard of the quadrangle, took a deep breath, and felt a little relieved. Although the road ahead is long, he knows that as long as he has the support of friends and family, all difficulties can be overcome.

The morning sun shines through the leaves and sprinkles on every corner of the courtyard, bringing a touch of warmth to this ancient courtyard. Xu Mingjie walked to the gate of the courtyard, pushed open the door, rode his bicycle, and started a day of rushing around. He was thinking about Ran Qiuye and Ran Hao, and how to raise money as soon as possible to solve this urgent problem.

When he arrived at the factory, Xu Mingjie first found his old colleague Master Wang.