Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

Xu Mingjie was a little unhappy, but he tried to suppress his emotions. "I know some of the habits of flowers and plants, but there may still be some shortcomings. If there are any problems, I will correct them immediately."

The second uncle's eyes became sharper, and he was obviously not satisfied with Xu Mingjie's explanation. "You are always so self-righteous. Look at these pots of flowers, they are almost dying. Do you think you are doing the right thing?"

Xu Mingjie looked down at the flowers and plants, and indeed some of them showed signs of withering. He felt a surge of self-blame in his heart, but he knew that arguing at this time would not solve the problem.

"Uncle, I will adjust my methods to ensure that the flowers and plants are better taken care of." Xu Mingjie decided to respond with a compromising attitude, hoping to ease Uncle's anger.

The second uncle's expression softened a little, but his tone was still a bit stern. "This is not just a matter of care. You have to know that every flower and plant in the yard has its own way of growing, and it can't be changed casually. If you don't understand, you have to ask someone for help."

Xu Mingjie nodded, realizing that what Second Uncle said was not entirely unreasonable. Although he did not completely agree with Second Uncle's approach, he was still willing to try to understand and learn.

"I will consult some professionals to improve my methods. Please rest assured that I will try my best to do better." Xu Mingjie said sincerely.

The second uncle's expression was still not completely relaxed, but he didn't say anything else, just nodded, and then turned and left the yard. Xu Mingjie looked at the second uncle's back and felt a complex emotion in his heart. Although the second uncle's attitude was still a bit tough, he realized that he did have some shortcomings.

Xu Mingjie walked back to the flower bed, feeling annoyed at how he had handled the situation. He knew that although such disputes made him feel frustrated, they were also part of his growth process. He decided to make up for these shortcomings with practical actions, rather than just verbal promises.

He began to re-examine each pot of flowers and plants and carefully observe their growth. He realized that he was indeed not careful enough in handling these flowers and plants, and perhaps they needed more careful care. So he decided to contact some gardening experts to seek their advice and suggestions.

As time went by, Xu Mingjie gradually felt some changes. Although the relationship between him and his second uncle was still a little tense, he tried to prove his determination and sincerity through his actions. Although he was still a little uneasy in his heart, this uneasiness also made him more determined.

In the courtyard, his efforts began to receive more and more attention and recognition. Neighbors noticed his careful care of flowers and plants and asked him for advice on gardening. Although he felt a little shy about these praises, he also knew that these positive changes were the result of his hard work.

Xu Mingjie knew that he was far from ideal in dealing with his relationship with his second uncle. Although his efforts to repair the relationship gave the neighbors a new view of him, the conflict between him and his second uncle did not completely disappear. Faced with his second uncle's tough attitude, Xu Mingjie felt an increasingly strong pressure in his heart.

In such a tense atmosphere, Xu Mingjie found Xu Damao, another important person in the courtyard. Xu Damao is an old friend of the second uncle. He is slightly older, gentle and smooth. Although Xu Damao does not often intervene in the affairs of the courtyard, he has a close relationship with the second uncle and has his own unique views on some things.

Xu Mingjie decided to find Xu Damao, hoping that with his help, he could find a more effective way to deal with the conflict with the second uncle. One afternoon, he came to Xu Damao's yard with a few bottles of beer and saw Xu Damao sitting in the pavilion reading a book leisurely.

"Xu Damao, are you there?" Xu Mingjie walked forward cautiously, afraid to disturb his leisure time.

Xu Damao looked up and saw Xu Mingjie with a few bottles of beer, with a surprised smile on his face. "Hey, Xu Mingjie, what's wrong? You brought some beer here, is there something good going on?"

Xu Mingjie scratched his head uncomfortably, "It's not a good thing, I just happen to have something to discuss with you."

Xu Damao motioned Xu Mingjie to sit down, and handed him a bottle of beer. "Sit down, what's up? Do you want to drink and chat?"

Xu Mingjie took the beer and unscrewed the cap gently, feeling a little hesitant. "Actually, my relationship with my second uncle has been a little strained recently, and I would like to ask you how I can better handle this matter."

Xu Damao frowned, put down the book, and looked at Xu Mingjie seriously. "You know the temper of the second uncle. He is stubborn and difficult to get along with. Did you have a conflict with him? This is a troublesome matter."

Xu Mingjie smiled bitterly. "Yes, I made some adjustments recently when taking care of the flowers and plants in the yard, but Second Uncle didn't seem satisfied. His attitude has become particularly tough. I think it will be difficult to solve the problem if it continues like this."

Xu Damao nodded and thought for a moment. "Second Uncle is indeed a person who is not easy to compromise. Have you tried to communicate with him directly? Or find a middleman to help mediate?"

Xu Mingjie shook his head. "I have tried to communicate directly, but it always ended in a quarrel. I did think of using a middleman, but I was worried that it would make Second Master think that we were doing something behind his back."

Xu Damao smiled and said, "In fact, you can try to make the Second Uncle feel your sincerity and changes. If you think direct communication is not effective, you might as well start from what he cares about and find some things that he values ​​more to improve."

Xu Mingjie's eyes lit up. "You mean, start from the perspective of what Second Uncle cares about? For example..."

"For example, the flowers and plants in the yard must be very important to him, so you can work on this aspect," Xu Damao said. "Also, give him some respect and patience. Although he is stubborn, he also has some weaknesses that can be exploited."

Xu Mingjie nodded, and gradually some ideas came to his mind. "Then how should I do it specifically?"

"You can try to give him some practical improvement plans, such as adding some more flowers and plants he likes in the yard, or carefully trimming the flowers and plants he cares about. Then, find an opportunity to tell him about these improvements and see his reaction." Xu Damao explained patiently, "Also, try to avoid direct confrontation and instead prove your sincerity through practical actions."

Xu Mingjie thought about it and felt that this suggestion made sense. He decided to follow Xu Damao's suggestion, not only to improve the condition of the flowers and plants, but also to try to start from the details that the second uncle was concerned about and find out what he really cared about and make improvements.