Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

Suddenly, the phone screen lit up and a text message popped up. She quickly clicked it and found that it was a message from Xu Mingjie: "Sorry, I didn't answer your call last night. I had some urgent work to deal with this morning and couldn't reply in time. Sorry to make you worry."

Seeing this message, Ran Qiuye finally felt relieved. She replied, "It's okay. You did make me a little worried. I hope everything goes well. Let me know when you are free."

A few minutes later, Xu Mingjie replied: "Thank you for your understanding. I will contact you as soon as possible."

Ran Qiuye breathed a sigh of relief, and the uneasiness in her heart gradually subsided. She continued to walk around the living room, humming a little tune, trying to relax herself. Although she was still a little puzzled by his silence last night, she now at least knew that he was safe and sound, which made her feel much more at ease.

The next day, Ran Qiuye continued to be busy with her work. She sorted out documents and dealt with emails in the office, trying to focus on her work. However, Xu Mingjie's affairs popped up in her mind from time to time, making it difficult for her to concentrate completely.

"Ran Qiuye, do you think there are any problems with this report?" Colleague Xiao Li walked up to her and handed her a document.

She took the document and read it carefully, trying to focus on her work. Xiao Li observed her reaction and looked at her dazed expression from time to time.

"Ran Qiuye, what's wrong with you today? You look a little absent-minded." Xiao Li asked with concern.

She shook her head and forced a smile: "It's okay, maybe I didn't get enough sleep last night and I'm a little tired. There's no problem with this report, you can give it to the boss."

Xiao Li nodded, seeing that she didn't want to talk more, and turned away. Ran Qiuye's uneasiness still lingered in her heart, and she secretly hoped that Xu Mingjie could contact her as soon as possible to resolve her doubts and anxieties.

In the afternoon, she tried to send Xu Mingjie another text message during her break: "Are you busy at work today? I want to know how you are doing."

A moment later, his reply came through on the phone: "I'm still in a meeting. I'll get back to you later."

Ran Qiuye felt a little relieved when she saw the message. She knew that he was busy with work and sometimes it was difficult for him to reply to messages at any time. But at least now she knew that he was handling his work, which made her feel a little more at ease.

After the workday, Ran Qiuye returned home and could not help but look at her phone from time to time, expecting his message. However, she did not receive any reply from him throughout the night. This made her feel anxious and uneasy again.

She paced back and forth in the living room, sometimes sitting on the sofa and thinking quietly, and sometimes standing up and walking to the window to look into the distance. The city at night was busy and quiet, forming a sharp contrast with her inner anxiety.

"Why didn't he reply to me?" Ran Qiuye couldn't get rid of the inner tangle. She began to doubt herself and imagine various possible situations. Maybe he was really busy? Maybe he didn't want to reply? Or maybe something unexpected happened to him?

The phone suddenly rang, and she hurriedly picked it up and saw that it was a text message from Xu Mingjie: "Sorry, I have been dealing with some emergencies today. I know you are worried, it's okay."

Seeing this brief and calm reply, Ran Qiuye finally felt relieved. She replied: "I understand, I just worry about you sometimes. I hope tomorrow will be smoother."

Xu Mingjie quickly replied: "Thank you for your concern. I hope everything goes well too. I'm sorry to have made you worry."

This conversation made Ran Qiuye feel inexplicably relieved and at ease. Maybe he was just busy with work and couldn't reply in time. She tried to tell herself not to over-interpret, but the concern and worry in her heart was hard to completely dissipate.

The next day, Ran Qiuye continued to work in the office. Although she still felt uneasy, she tried her best to focus on her work. She hoped to distract herself from the busyness of work and stop thinking and worrying too much.

Secretary Yan smiled and said, "Xiaoying, you're welcome. I will try my best to do everything I can for you."

Then, they began to discuss in detail the subsequent preparations and legal procedures. Jia Xiaoying listened to Secretary Yan's guidance, and her heart was full of confidence and expectations for the future. She knew that although this road might be full of hardships and challenges, as long as there was hope, she would keep going.

In the afternoon, Ran Qiuye left the township government and returned home. She was in a relaxed and happy mood with a smile on her face. She was filled with anticipation and joy when she thought about spending the evening with Xu Mingjie again.

After returning home, she changed into comfortable home clothes and prepared to take a short rest. The room was filled with a light fragrance, and on the desk were neatly placed several of her favorite books and a cup of unfinished coffee.

She sat on the sofa and picked up her phone to check the time. There were still a few hours before she met Xu Mingjie, so she decided to take a break and sort out her thoughts.

The phone suddenly rang. It was Secretary Yan's message: "Xiaoying, I have contacted several witnesses, and they have agreed to cooperate and testify in court. There has been some progress in your father's case."

When Ran Qiuye saw the news, she was also happy and relieved for Jia Xiaoying. She knew very well that for Jia Xiaoying, this was an important turning point, and it was also her motivation and hope to fight for her family.

In the evening, Ran Qiuye and Xu Mingjie agreed to meet in a restaurant. The restaurant was not big, but the environment was elegant and the decoration was simple and generous. They sat down at the reserved seats and the waiter brought the menu.

"What should we eat tonight?" Ran Qiuye asked as he looked through the menu.

After Xu Mingjie and Ran Qiuye enjoyed a delicious dinner in the restaurant, the atmosphere was still warm and relaxed. They ordered the signature dish, tender sweet and sour spare ribs, plus a portion of stir-fried seasonal vegetables. The aroma of the dishes filled the entire table, making people salivate.

"The sweet and sour spare ribs here are really good." Ran Qiuye picked up a piece of spare ribs and savored the slightly sweet and sour taste.

Xu Mingjie smiled and nodded: "Yes, the taste is very authentic. I will come again if I have the chance."

They ate and chatted, talking about interesting things at work and their expectations for the future. Ran Qiuye suddenly remembered an interesting thing that happened some time ago and couldn't help laughing. Xu Mingjie looked at her smile and couldn't help laughing too.

After dinner, they walked out of the restaurant slowly. It was late at night, with stars dotted in the sky and moonlight shining on the streets, making it seem particularly cold and quiet. They strolled along the way, surrounded by the bustling city night.