Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

In the company of his friends, his mood was released and comforted, making him feel the richness and diversity of life.

After three rounds of drinks, their conversation gradually deepened, from reminiscing about the past to looking forward to the future, everyone shared their thoughts and expectations. The tacit understanding between them made them an indispensable part of each other's lives.

Time passed quietly, and the city outside gradually quieted down. In this late night, they enjoyed the warmth of friendship and mutual understanding, and everyone's heart was filled with gratitude and joy.

Xu Mingjie and his friends spent a pleasant and fulfilling evening, talking and laughing, drinking happily. After three rounds of drinks, Lou Xiaoe, still a little tipsy, said goodbye to them with a bright smile, promising to meet again in the future.

Back in the quiet apartment, Xu Mingjie felt an indescribable sense of relief and exhaustion. He stared at the night view of the city outside the window for a while, then decided to take a shower and get ready for the new challenges tomorrow.

After taking a shower, he changed into pajamas, but found several missed calls and text messages on his phone. He turned on his phone and saw that most of them were from Ran Qiuye. He was moved and quickly checked the text messages and found that Ran Qiuye had tried to contact him many times.

"Mingjie, are you busy? I called you several times, but couldn't get through to you."

"Mingjie, how are you today? Do you have time to chat?"

"Mingjie, are you okay? No one answered the phone when I called you."

Seeing these messages, Xu Mingjie felt a little complicated. He understood Ran Qiuye's concern for him, but he did not explain to her that he was partying with friends in the evening. He realized that he might have made her worried, so he quickly replied with a message:

"Sorry, I was hanging out with friends tonight and forgot to turn on my phone. Are you available now? We can chat."

A few minutes later, the phone rang, and Ran Qiuye's voice came from the other end: "Mingjie, you finally got through! I was a little worried."

Xu Mingjie said soothingly: "I'm sorry, I really forgot to turn on my phone tonight and didn't answer your call."

Ran Qiuye sighed softly: "It's okay, I'm just a little worried about you. I couldn't contact you all day today, and I thought something happened."

Xu Mingjie felt warm in his heart, knowing that Ran Qiuye really cared about his safety and situation: "I'm sorry to make you worry, I just got together with a few old friends, it was a little late."

There was a hint of regret in Ran Qiuye's voice: "So that's how it is, did you have fun?"

Xu Mingjie smiled and said, "Yeah, I'm very happy. They are my good friends from college. We haven't seen each other for a long time. It feels good to get together today."

Ran Qiuye nodded and listened to him quietly: "What did you talk about?"

Xu Mingjie recalled the conversation with Lou Xiaoe and Qin Jingru in the evening. He did not mention the date with Yu Li in detail, but shared some memories and recent situations. Their conversation was natural and smooth, as if they had returned to the relaxed days of college.

"It sounds like you're doing well." Ran Qiuye's voice was filled with a hint of smile. "By the way, have you eaten? I just happened to cook some dishes. If it's convenient for you, you can come and eat with us."

Xu Mingjie wanted to decline, but thinking of Ran Qiuye's concern and worry, he agreed: "Okay, I'll be there right away."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Mingjie put on his clothes and walked out of the apartment. The city was still brightly lit at night, and he felt a wonderful sense of tranquility and peace.

Soon, he arrived at Ran Qiuye's home. Ran Qiuye opened the door to welcome him, wearing loose home clothes and smiling. Her home was full of a comfortable and warm atmosphere, and the aroma of food wafted from the kitchen.

"You're here!" Ran Qiuye said with a smile, "Come in, I just brought the dishes up."

Xu Mingjie walked into the kitchen and saw the table full of various dishes, and his heart was warmed. He knew that Ran Qiuye had always cared about him, and he couldn't help but feel touched by her attentiveness and thoughtfulness.

"Thank you for your hard work today." Xu Mingjie said gratefully.

Ran Qiuye smiled and shook her head: "Nothing, it's not easy for you. You must be tired after being busy all day."

They sat down and began to enjoy the dinner that Ran Qiuye had carefully prepared. The dishes were fragrant and delicious, and Xu Mingjie couldn't help but take a few more chopsticks. While they were enjoying the food, they chatted about the trivialities of work and life.

"Did work go well today?" Ran Qiuye asked with concern.

Xu Mingjie nodded: "It's okay, but the project has been a bit busy recently, and it requires more time and energy."

Ran Qiuye smiled and said, "Don't work too hard. Take care of your health."

Xu Mingjie smiled and said, "I know, you too."

Their conversation gradually became smoother, as if two old friends were reuniting after a long separation. Ran Qiuye didn't say much, but her caring and thoughtful actions made Xu Mingjie feel warm and at ease.

After dinner, they sat together on the sofa in the living room, drinking the tea brewed by Ran Qiuye. The night outside the window gradually deepened, and the stars twinkled in the sky, adding a bit of tranquility and peace to the night.

"Mingjie, thank you for coming here today." Ran Qiuye said quietly, "I know it may be inconvenient for you today."

Xu Mingjie shook his head: "You're welcome, thank you for the dinner."

They smiled at each other in silence. Without words, they could feel the affection and concern in each other's hearts. At this moment, Xu Mingjie felt that the simple and sincere emotions in life were more precious than any flashy things.

Time passed by inadvertently, and they continued to communicate in a relaxed and happy atmosphere. Ran Qiuye told some jokes from time to time, making the atmosphere more lively and cheerful. Xu Mingjie was grateful and felt lucky to have such a friend.

After seeing Xu Mingjie off, Ran Qiuye did not return home immediately. She felt a little uneasy, so she decided to take a taxi to Xu Mingjie's company to find him. The lights on the street were still bright and the traffic was still bustling, but she could not calm down her anxiety.

Sitting in the taxi, Ran Qiuye kept thinking about Xu Mingjie. She knew he was having a party with friends tonight, but she didn't expect that he would forget to turn on his phone, leaving her unable to contact him all day. Although she tried her best not to worry too much, after all, he was the person she cared about, and she couldn't completely let go of her concern.

After a while, the taxi arrived at the company building where Xu Mingjie worked. This is a modern high-rise building. It is busy during the day and quiet and peaceful at night. Ran Qiuye paid the fare, got off the car, and walked all the way to the company's gate.