Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

In the evening, the family sat together in the courtyard, eating dinner and discussing what they had seen and heard during the day. Xu Mingjie's mother always liked to do some handicrafts before nightfall. She would chatter about family matters and sometimes tell Xu Mingjie about her childhood fun stories. His father would talk about his work at school and was particularly concerned about Xu Mingjie's studies.

As time went by, the rhythm of life in the courtyard gradually changed. The impact of the Cultural Revolution made the courtyard an important place for political movements. Xu Mingjie witnessed the fate of some neighbors being criticized for their different political views. Despite this, the residents of the courtyard still maintained the tradition of unity and mutual assistance. They were always able to support each other in difficult times and overcome difficulties.

In the late 1960s, Beijing's urban construction entered a new stage. With the acceleration of urbanization, courtyard houses gradually became a hot spot for real estate development. The government began to promote the transformation of old urban areas to meet the needs of urban modernization. This change had a profound impact on Xu Mingjie's family.

Their courtyard house was listed as a historically protected building, but faced the risk of being demolished. For the sake of their children's future, Xu Mingjie's parents began to consider whether they should sell the house and move to a new residential area in the city. This decision was a huge turning point for Xu Mingjie, and he began to reflect on his attitude towards traditional and modern life.

In this turbulent era, Xu Mingjie gradually grew up and experienced the interweaving of personal growth and family changes. The Siheyuan is no longer just a space for him to live in, but also a symbol of his identity with family, history and culture. He began to realize that no matter how the structure of the Siheyuan changes, it carries the memories of him and his family and is an indispensable part of his life.

Xu Mingjie and Uncle Li were both a little surprised. Qin Huairu nodded seriously, motioning him to continue.

"I knew this was wrong, but when He Yushui was looking for trouble with me, I was scared, so I had to run away." Jia Dongxu lowered his head, with a hint of self-blame and regret in his voice.

Xu Mingjie was silent for a while, then took a deep breath: "Dongxu, it is indeed wrong for you to do this, but at least you dare to face it and be honest now. We will help you deal with this matter."

Uncle Li also chimed in: "Yes, Dongxu, some things require courage to face, we will solve them together."

Jia Dongxu looked up at the elders, and the burden in his heart seemed to be lighter. He knew he was wrong, but at least now he was no longer running away.

"I'm sorry, uncle, Uncle Li, I'm really sorry." Jia Dongxu apologized earnestly, his eyes full of sincerity and guilt.

Qin Huairu walked up to him and patted his shoulder gently: "Dongxu, everyone makes mistakes. The important thing is to learn from them. You are willing to face the problem now, which is the first step."

Jia Dongxu was even more grateful after hearing her words. These elders did not blame him as he imagined, but gave him understanding and support.

The atmosphere in the yard gradually eased, and Jia Dongxu felt an unprecedented sense of relief. Perhaps, he did not need to be as rude as He Yushui, nor did he need to completely change his personality. With the support of his family and neighbors, he could gradually find his own position and value.

"Dongxu, starting today, you have to change your attitude and learn to face problems more bravely." Xu Mingjie said seriously, his tone revealing a fatherly care and expectation.

Jia Dongxu nodded, and a new determination surged in his heart. He decided to work hard to change, no longer escape and cowardly, but bravely face the challenges and difficulties in life.

"Uncle, Uncle Li, grandma, thank you for your understanding and support. I will try my best." He said solemnly, his eyes firm and sincere.

Qin Huairu smiled and patted his hand gently: "Good boy, life is a journey of continuous growth and learning. Now that you understand, you will definitely get better and better in the future."

As night falls, the lights in the courtyard become warmer and brighter. The laughter of children and the chatter of residents can be heard in the courtyard, as if telling of the eternal warmth and harmony here.

In this small courtyard, everyone has their own story, and every life continues here. The road ahead may be full of unpredictable challenges, but they will support each other and overcome every difficulty together.

Xu Mingjie continued to chat with the elders in the courtyard about the trivialities of life and family matters. Although Jia Dongxu had just experienced an emotional ups and downs, with the understanding and support of the elders, his mood gradually calmed down and he began to regain his confidence and courage.

However, Xu Mingjie's heart was not completely calm. During the chat, he turned his head from time to time and looked at the old locust tree in the center of the courtyard, his eyes full of thought and doubt.

Uncle Li noticed that his mood was a little unusual and asked softly, "Mingjie, is there something on your mind?"

Xu Mingjie was slightly stunned, then shook his head and said, "Nothing, it's just that things in the yard recently have made me uneasy."

"Really? Is there something that makes you feel uneasy?" Uncle Li asked with concern.

Xu Mingjie pondered for a moment, and finally decided to share his doubts with Uncle Li: "Actually, I heard some rumors about Ran Qiuye and the deputy director recently."

Uncle Li frowned and his expression became serious: "Ran Qiuye and the deputy director? What do they want?"

Xu Mingjie sighed and said slowly: "I heard that their relationship has been strained recently, it seems to be because of some work-related issues."

Uncle Li was silent for a while, then said: "This kind of thing is inevitable. Everyone has their own opinions and positions. However, if this affects the harmonious atmosphere in the courtyard, we may need to consider how to resolve it."

Xu Mingjie nodded to show his understanding, but he was still a little worried. Ran Qiuye was a young and promising resident in the courtyard, responsible for managing some daily affairs in the courtyard. The deputy director was a senior manager of a nearby factory, and he had always had a good relationship with Ran Qiuye. Once this relationship was broken, it would inevitably affect the living atmosphere of the courtyard.

Just as they were discussing this issue, a sharp female voice came from the other side of the yard: "Ran Qiuye, why are you so ignorant?!"

Xu Mingjie and Uncle Li looked in the direction of the sound at the same time, and saw Ran Qiuye standing in the yard.