"Mingjie, I heard that you went to the library again yesterday? It's amazing that you can take time out to teach the kids." The aunt next door was hanging clothes in the morning light while chatting with Xu Mingjie. Her eyes were shining with admiration, and she seemed to admire Xu Mingjie's enthusiasm.

"Thank you, Auntie. It's just on my way." Xu Mingjie smiled, but his heart was a little complicated. He didn't do these things for praise, but just wanted to make his life more fulfilling. He was happy about this kind of attention, but at the same time he was a little worried whether such expectations would bring pressure to himself.

"Mingjie, Xiaoyu said you look so handsome when you teach the kids to read!" Another neighbor interrupted, with a little teasing in his tone, but more of envy. They all wanted to know why Xu Mingjie was so active, as if he exuded a kind of attraction that made people want to get closer to him.

"Nothing special, I just hope they will like reading." Xu Mingjie tried to hide his inner nervousness and spoke in a relaxed tone, but he felt flattered. He was not used to the feeling of being praised, but felt a lot of pressure. He couldn't help but wonder if everyone expected too much from him.

"You are such a thoughtful person. Young people are different." The second uncle sat aside, his mouth slightly raised, with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes. He was secretly proud of himself, seeing that Xu Mingjie's efforts made people around him appreciate him, and he felt an inexplicable sense of pride in his heart.

"Thank you, Uncle Er. You should give me more suggestions and help me improve it." Xu Mingjie responded with a smile, feeling grateful for Uncle Er's transformation. The originally antagonistic relationship seemed to have quietly changed in these days, gradually developing in a warmer direction.

"Don't be too modest. To be honest, you are indeed talented." The second uncle's words were sincere, which made Xu Mingjie feel a long-lost recognition. He knew that although the second uncle was harsh in words, he cared about him in his heart. He felt a kind of warmth, as if this relationship was no longer a simple argument, but mutual understanding and support.

At this time, Lin Xiaoyu also whispered: "Mingjie, your class is really popular, and many children are looking forward to taking your class." Her voice was like a summer breeze, soft and warm, which made Xu Mingjie feel happy.

"In fact, I just started, slowly exploring." Xu Mingjie looked up at Xiaoyu, his eyes flickering with anxiety. He always felt that he was not as good as everyone imagined, but he didn't want to disappoint them.

At this time, the neighbors started to discuss heatedly again, and the topic turned to Xu Mingjie's future. "Mingjie, have you ever thought about what you want to do in the future? Do you want to develop in a bigger city?" Someone asked this question, and everyone paid attention to Xu Mingjie's answer, their eyes full of expectation.

"I'm still considering it. I hope to apply what I've learned to practice." Xu Mingjie was nervous, but his words revealed a bit of determination. He didn't want to be overwhelmed by expectations, but at the same time he didn't want to give up his pursuit. Everyone's attention made him a little nervous, but he was more eager to show them his true self.

"I think you should try some bigger projects. Young people should be motivated!" a neighbor said excitedly, with anticipation in his eyes. Xu Mingjie felt a surge of enthusiasm in his heart, and it seemed that his sense of responsibility became even heavier at this moment.

"Yes, you are the pride of our place, you must perform well." Another neighbor echoed, and Xu Mingjie gradually felt a complex emotion. He hoped to meet everyone's expectations, but was afraid of losing himself.

At this moment, the sun shines through the leaves onto Xu Mingjie, as if he is covered with a layer of light. He looks at his neighbors in the courtyard and knows that he is no longer the lonely young man. He has responsibilities, and although this makes him feel a little pressured, it also makes him feel a sense of belonging.

"I will work hard and live up to everyone's expectations." Xu Mingjie finally mustered up the courage and said firmly. He wanted everyone to know that he would work hard towards his goal and hoped to lead the people around him to make progress together.

"This is the spirit of young people!" The second uncle nodded with satisfaction, a hint of relief in his eyes. He thought to himself that this boy is becoming more and more mature, and perhaps he will achieve greater things in the future.

The following summer, the sun was still scorching, but life in the courtyard was as sweet and delicious as watermelon. The interaction between neighbors became closer, and Xu Mingjie's efforts made the atmosphere in the courtyard look brand new. His figure was more upright in the sun, and he always had a confident smile on his face, as if the growth during this period was not only a challenge to himself, but also an expectation for the future.

As the courtyard was filled with laughter and joy, Xu Mingjie began to think about more possibilities. He thought that perhaps he could use this platform to hold more events, get more people involved, and share their knowledge and experiences. In this process, he found that he was not only growing, but also constantly exploring his inner desires.

At the end of this summer, the relationship between Xu Mingjie and his second uncle has also quietly changed. They are no longer opponents, but friends who can have in-depth exchanges. The second uncle would give him some practical suggestions from time to time, and Xu Mingjie gradually learned to listen and try to understand the problem from the perspective of the elders.

"Mingjie, how have you been teaching the children these days?" the second uncle asked with concern, with some anticipation in his eyes.

"It's very good. They all like it very much and often come to borrow books from me." Xu Mingjie felt very fulfilled. Seeing the children happy because of reading, his heart also felt warm.

"It's a good thing that you have such enthusiasm." The second uncle smiled slightly, as if approving of his choice. At this time, the second uncle seemed to be slowly letting go, and his support for Xu Mingjie became more and more obvious.

"I want to organize a reading club for everyone to discuss together." A bold idea suddenly came to Xu Mingjie's mind, and he looked forward to pushing the atmosphere of the courtyard to a new climax.

"Okay, the reading club can promote communication among everyone." The second uncle thought for a moment, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, as if he had found a new interest in life. He thought this might be an opportunity for young people and elders to learn from each other.

"Then I will prepare and try to start next week." Xu Mingjie was full of enthusiasm. He knew that this would not only help him grow personally, but would also make life in the courtyard more colorful.

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