Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

Li Fen came over with a plate of fruit and said with a smile, "You grown men, all you do all day is fiddle with these things."

Zhang Qiang laughed. "No way. A man should have his own hobbies. Besides, this is also a service for everyone. If anyone has any mechanical problems, just come to us."

Xu Mingjie took the fruit from Li Fen and said, "Sister Li Fen, please don't laugh at us. These jobs really cannot be done without us men."

The courtyard was filled with laughter and everyone's face was filled with happy smiles. Although life was sometimes difficult, everyone could find their own happiness and satisfaction in this small courtyard.

One evening, Xu Mingjie came back from the factory and saw a group of people gathered in the yard, seemingly discussing something. He walked closer and saw that it turned out that the water pipe of the old Chen next door was leaking, and everyone was helping to repair it.

"Old Chen, why did the water pipe suddenly leak?" Xu Mingjie asked.

Old Chen sighed, "This water pipe is old. The weather has been cold recently, and the pipe has frozen and cracked."

Xu Mingjie rolled up his sleeves and said, "Let me take a look. Maybe I can fix it."

After a lot of hard work, Xu Mingjie and Zhang Qiang finally fixed the leaking pipe, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Old Chen said gratefully: "Thank you, if it weren't for you, I really wouldn't be able to fix it with my old arms and legs."

Xu Mingjie patted Old Chen on the shoulder and said, "We are all neighbors, so it is only natural for us to help each other. If you have any problems in the future, just come to us."

As time went by, life in the courtyard was simple but full of warmth and tenderness. Xu Mingjie became more and more adept at his work in the factory. His skills and talents were recognized by the leaders and he was named an advanced worker many times.

One weekend afternoon, Xu Mingjie was busy repairing an old radio in the yard. Suddenly, there was a hurried knock at the door. He got up to open the door and saw a strange young man standing at the door.

"Excuse me, is this Xu Mingjie's home?" the young man asked.

Xu Mingjie nodded, "It's me, who are you?"

The young man showed a trace of nervousness on his face. "I'm Zhang Qiang's friend. He asked me to come to you. He needs your help with something."

When Xu Mingjie heard that it was Zhang Qiang's friend, he immediately put down the work in his hands and said, "Come in, what's the matter?"

The young man walked into the yard, looking a little nervous. "There's a problem with a piece of equipment in our factory. Zhang Qiang said you're an expert in this area. I hope you can help take a look."

Xu Mingjie nodded, "No problem, lead the way."

Following the young man, Xu Mingjie came to a small factory. The workers in the factory were anxiously surrounding a machine. Zhang Qiang saw Xu Mingjie coming and immediately came forward, "Mingjie, you are here. There is a problem with this machine and we can't fix it."

Xu Mingjie walked to the front of the machine and inspected it carefully. "The bearings of this machine are badly worn and need to be replaced. Fortunately, the problem is not serious. I will help you fix it right away."

After a lot of hard work, Xu Mingjie finally fixed the machine and the factory was able to continue production. The workers thanked him one after another, and Zhang Qiang patted him on the shoulder gratefully, "Mingjie, it's all thanks to you, otherwise we would be in big trouble today."

After repairing the factory machine, Xu Mingjie rode his bicycle back to the courtyard in a happy mood. The setting sun reflected the red clouds in the sky, and everything seemed so peaceful and beautiful. He came to the yard and saw Li chatting with several neighbors, smiling, as if everything in life was so harmonious.

"Mingjie, you're back? Why did you come back so late today?" Mrs. Li said happily when she saw her son.

Xu Mingjie put down his bicycle and said, "Mom, there was a problem with a machine in the factory today. I helped to fix it."

"Oh, thank you for your hard work." Li patted her son's shoulder gently, "Go wash your hands quickly, dinner will be ready soon."

Xu Mingjie smiled and nodded, then walked into the house. He felt the warmth and comfort of home, but he felt a little uneasy. He thought of the difficulties Ran Qiuye encountered in the factory, and wanted to tell his parents earlier, but he never found the right time. His mother's smile made him feel that it might not be a good idea to break this tranquility.

During dinner, Xu Mingjie kept thinking silently. He knew that the problem Ran Qiuye faced was not a temporary trouble, but a challenge to justice. He had promised to help her, but he didn't know how to start. The relaxed and happy atmosphere of his parents formed a strong contrast in his heart, making him more conflicted.

After dinner, Xu Mingjie strolled in the yard. Old Chen next door was hanging out freshly washed clothes in the yard. When he saw Xu Mingjie coming, he smiled and greeted him, "Mingjie, good evening."

"Good evening, Old Chen." Xu Mingjie responded politely, "The weather is a bit cold recently, please keep warm."

Old Chen smiled and said, "You too, what have you been busy with these days?"

Xu Mingjie said thoughtfully, "Oh, nothing special, just some things at work that need to be dealt with."

Old Chen narrowed his eyes, as if he could see through Xu Mingjie's hesitation, "Young man, if there is something wrong, you should solve it in time, don't drag it out."

Xu Mingjie nodded, grateful for Old Chen's concern. Old Chen was the elder in this courtyard, experienced, and his attitude towards life made Xu Mingjie admire and moved. He suddenly felt that maybe now was the time to face Ran Qiuye's problem.

"Thank you for your suggestion. I will consider it carefully." Xu Mingjie said sincerely.

Old Chen patted Xu Mingjie on the shoulder and said, "Young man, you should be more decisive in doing things. Life is short, there is no need to make things difficult for yourself."

Xu Mingjie suddenly became clear-headed after hearing what Old Chen said. He decided to go find Ran Qiuye the next morning and help her face the unfair factory director. No matter what the result was, he was willing to try for his friend.

The next morning, Xu Mingjie got up early, washed up, and ate breakfast in a hurry. With determination, he set out on the road to Ran Qiuye's home.

Arriving at the door of Ran Qiuye's house, he stopped. Although he had decided to meet her last night, he was a little hesitant standing in front of the door. He couldn't bear to disturb Ran Qiuye's life, and was worried that this matter would bring her more trouble. However, whenever he thought of Ran Qiuye's grievance and helplessness when she was treated unfairly in the factory, he felt a strong determination supporting him.

"Should I knock on the door?" Xu Mingjie whispered to himself.

At this time, there was a sound of brisk footsteps from the door. The door opened, and Ran Qiuye saw Xu Mingjie standing at the door, with a surprised expression on his face.