Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

People in the courtyard began to get excited about this and expressed their willingness to participate. Xu Mingjie felt warm in his heart. Seeing everyone's expectant eyes, he realized that he was not alone. Everyone in the courtyard was working towards a common goal.

"I'll prepare some snacks to make the party more interesting." Lin Xiaoyu suddenly said with an expectant smile on her face. Xu Mingjie agreed with this idea and felt warm in his heart. He knew that in this vibrant community, everyone's participation was so important.

As the discussion deepened, life in the courtyard became more lively. Xu Mingjie felt a sense of belonging, as if he was not only a participant but also a promoter. Every gathering and every discussion was a common exploration of life, which allowed him to find the meaning of existence through continuous efforts.

As the reading club approached, the courtyard was filled with anticipation and excitement. However, in the midst of the jubilation, the second uncle seemed a little gloomy. One evening, Xu Mingjie was busy preparing materials for the reading club when he suddenly heard a quarrel in the yard. He looked up and saw that it was the second uncle who was arguing fiercely with several neighbors.

"You young people only know how to have fun, and you don't know the real meaning of studying!" The second uncle said in a loud voice, frowning, as if he was full of resentment. "Is studying just for you to chat together? What's the point of this?"

Xu Mingjie's heart tightened, knowing that the second uncle seemed to have misunderstood his reading club. He secretly wondered if he had not expressed himself clearly, so that the second uncle felt that this activity was not worth it. He hurried over to explain.

"Uncle, listen to me. The purpose of this reading club is to allow everyone to share their views and learn from each other. It is not just a simple gathering." Xu Mingjie tried to make his tone sound relaxed, but he felt a little uneasy in his heart.

"Share your insights? But what do you know?" The second uncle smiled coldly, with a hint of disdain in his eyes, as if he doubted Xu Mingjie's ability. "I think you are just killing time, and you have no determination to really study."

"That's not the case, Second Uncle!" Xu Mingjie felt wronged. Although he tried to stay calm, the tension in his heart intensified. He didn't want to argue with Second Uncle, but the feeling of not being understood almost suffocated him.

"This book is about ways of thinking. We want to inspire inspiration through discussion and find different perspectives." Xu Mingjie couldn't help but explain, trying to make his voice sound firm. "I believe that everyone can get inspiration from it."

The neighbors watched silently, their eyes moving back and forth between Xu Mingjie and the second uncle, as if they were expecting a response from both sides. The air was filled with tension, and Xu Mingjie felt an invisible pressure, thinking secretly about how to convince the second uncle.

"Do you think discussion is all there is to reading? Real reading requires quiet thinking, not making noise here." The second uncle's tone became more severe, and his eyes revealed an unyielding stubbornness. "I don't want to see you wasting time here!"

"We are not wasting time, we hope to better understand the content of the book through interaction." Xu Mingjie softened his tone, trying to make himself look mature and rational. He began to realize that the second uncle's concerns were not unreasonable, and his persistence came from his respect and understanding of knowledge.

However, the second uncle seemed to have no intention of giving in. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a bit of contempt. "Then go ahead. I don't care about your business anyway." His attitude was still indifferent, as if he had decided in an instant to draw a clear line between himself and the young people.

Xu Mingjie was angry and wanted to argue, but he was afraid of exacerbating the conflict, so he had to suppress his emotions and lower his head to think silently. At this time, he realized that maybe he should let the second uncle understand the original intention of himself and his neighbors instead of confronting them blindly. He decided to change his strategy and try to communicate with the second uncle in a more gentle way.

"Second Uncle, I hope to take this opportunity to let us discuss together. If you have time, you are welcome to join us." Xu Mingjie tried hard to force a smile, secretly hoping to resolve the current deadlock.

"I don't want to waste my time with young people like you." The second uncle's mouth twitched, still with a bit of disdain. He was a little shaken in his heart, gradually realizing that he might be too paranoid, but he was unwilling to show weakness easily.

The neighbors around began to whisper, expressing their dissatisfaction with the second uncle's attitude. "Mingjie is very good, we all like his sharing." Someone said softly, and another neighbor echoed: "Yes, reading is an interactive process. Who can tell what is right?"

Hearing the support from the people around him, Xu Mingjie was excited. He knew that he was not alone, and everyone's understanding and support made him feel powerful. However, the second uncle's face was still gloomy, and he felt uneasy, as if he had lost a sense of existence in this group of young people.

"I just hope you can truly understand the essence of the book, rather than just treat it as a pastime." The second uncle's tone softened a little, but still revealed a hint of stubbornness. He knew that his persistence was out of respect for knowledge, but facing the youthful vigor, he was also somewhat helpless.

"Don't worry, we will take every book seriously and will never be careless." Xu Mingjie's voice was firm. He hoped that the second uncle could feel his sincerity, and he also longed for his recognition.

This conversation gradually calmed the atmosphere around them. Everyone began to look forward to the upcoming reading club and seemed to be secretly thinking about the meaning of knowledge.

"I hope you can do it." The second uncle finally said softly, with a hint of mixed emotions in his tone. Although he was still dissatisfied, he realized that he might need to give more understanding and support to young people.

On this summer evening, the noise of the courtyard gradually faded away, and the afterglow shone through the shadows of the trees on the ground. Xu Mingjie felt an invisible connection slowly established between himself and the second uncle. Although there were still differences, the communication in this process made him understand the meaning of understanding and respect.

As night fell, Xu Mingjie sat on a bench in the yard, looking at the starry sky, and his mind gradually became clear. He understood that the true meaning of life lies not only in knowledge itself, but also in communication and tolerance between each other. He hoped that through the reading club, he could create a platform for everyone to speak freely and find understanding and resonance.