Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

"Mingjie, have you considered participating in some exhibitions or art activities recently?" Lou Xiao'e asked after taking a sip of tea.

Xu Mingjie thought for a moment, then said, "I do have some plans. I have some new ideas for my recent works, and I want to try to show them."

Xu Mingjie, a young man in his late thirties, has shown extraordinary talent and determination since he was young. In this prosperous city, he is a senior architectural designer with numerous enviable achievements and reputations. However, in the deepest part of his heart, there is a story about love, which is a past that he can never forget.

Xu Mingjie's parents died early, and he was raised by his grandparents. His grandfather was a knowledgeable old professor, and his grandmother was a gentle and kind housewife. Under their care, although Xu Mingjie lacked the love of his parents, he also gained a firmness and persistence in life.

When he was young, he met a girl named Lin Yuting. Lin Yuting was gentle and beautiful, like the warm sunshine in spring, always giving him strength and courage when he was most lost. The two went from friends to lovers, and everything seemed to be going smoothly, but an accident changed things irreversibly.

It was an ordinary afternoon, Xu Mingjie received an urgent work call and had to leave in a hurry. They had originally agreed to go to the movies together, but missed each other because of his work. He thought it was just a small misunderstanding, but he didn't expect that this time it changed everything between them.

They met by chance at the entrance of the cinema, and there was a man beside her whom he did not know. Xu Mingjie was flustered and looked at them at a loss, as if all his strength had been drained away. She turned her head away, her eyes cold, as if they had never met before.

Xu Mingjie tried hard to keep her and make up for all the misunderstandings, but it was all in vain. Lin Yuting chose to leave, and he was forced to accept this fact. From then on, they never contacted each other again, and their lives slowly went on different tracks.

Many years later, Xu Mingjie has achieved great success in his career and has become a dazzling star in the city. However, he still feels empty deep in his heart. The love he once had is like a thorn that pierces his heart deeply.

In this quiet night, he once again recalled her smile and eyes, as if it were just yesterday. He wanted to know if she was doing well now and if she had ever remembered the good times they had.

Xu Mingjie knew that perhaps their story was not over yet, and perhaps fate would bring them together again. He believed that although the seeds of love had been buried for many years, as long as there was a trace of expectation in their hearts, it would never wither.

Although Xu Mingjie is so successful, he is also a figure that cannot be underestimated in the business world because of his keen business acumen.

On a sunny afternoon, Ran Qiuye sat alone in his spacious and bright study, concentrating on a building design plan. Suddenly, the doorbell rang, interrupting his thoughts. He raised his head and looked at the door. In the sunlight through the glass window, a slender figure came into his sight.

"Hello, Mr. Ran." A clear and pleasant voice came from outside the door.

Ran Qiuye stood up and walked to the door. When she opened it, she saw a woman who was dressed simply but elegantly. She was wearing a white shirt and a fitted black skirt. She exuded a capable yet feminine temperament.

"Yu Li, long time no see." Ran Qiuye welcomed her into the house with a smile.

Yu Li is Ran Qiuye's high school classmate. The two have become close friends for many years. She is a senior fashion magazine editor with a unique vision and exquisite taste, always able to capture the latest trends in the fashion industry. Although her job requires her to participate in various social activities frequently, her passion for life and sincere personality make her always popular among her friends.

"You look good. How have you been these years?" Yu Li asked with a smile, taking off her coat and chatting with Ran Qiuye.

"Not bad, busy and fulfilling." Ran Qiuye replied with a smile, and then motioned her to sit down. "But I really want to know, why did you come to see me suddenly? Is there something?"

Yu Li smiled, picked up a cup of tea from the table, took a sip and said, "Actually, I came here today to make a small request."

"Oh? What request?" Ran Qiuye asked curiously.

"It's like this. I have a friend named Xu Mingjie. We met at an event." Yu Li said slowly, with a hint of complicated emotions in her eyes. "In fact, I always felt that he was interested in me."

Ran Qiuye was slightly startled. He knew that Yu Li had been focusing on her work over the years, and few male friends could attract her attention. And now she mentioned Xu Mingjie, which undoubtedly aroused his interest.

"Oh, I see." Ran Qiuye smiled, "What do you want me to help you with?"

Yu Li sighed softly, looking a little embarrassed: "Can you help me contact him? I want to treat him to a meal and chat with him."

Ran Qiuye thought for a moment and nodded: "Of course. Xu Mingjie is my good friend, I can help you contact him. But do you think he is interested in you?"

Yu Li smiled, her eyes gleaming with confidence and a hint of charm: "I think he pays some special attention to me."

After the meal, Xu Mingjie took the initiative to pay the bill, and Yu Li smiled and thanked him. They walked out of the restaurant together and walked on the street at night. Under the street lights, the breeze blew, bringing a little coolness.

"Thank you for having dinner with me tonight." Yu Li turned her head and faced Xu Mingjie, a hint of warmth in her eyes.

Xu Mingjie smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm also very happy to chat with you."

As they walked along the road, they exchanged some ordinary but warm topics from time to time. Xu Mingjie felt a familiar yet fresh feeling, as if the friendship from many years ago had revived a new brilliance between them.

"Maybe we'll have a chance to meet again in the future?" Yu Li suddenly asked, her voice soft but firm.

Xu Mingjie stopped and looked at her seriously: "Of course, I really hope we can meet again."

Their eyes met, as if they were telling each other everything in their hearts. Xu Mingjie felt an unexpected warmth. He didn't know whether this encounter would lead to more, but he was willing to explore and accept this invitation from past friendship.