Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

At this time, he suddenly thought that maybe he could get some clues from other neighbors. He decided to continue asking other people to see if he could find some clues. Although he was uneasy, he remained calm and tried his best to avoid letting his emotions affect his relationship with his neighbors.

After some searching and questioning, Xu Mingjie found that, except Uncle Wang and Uncle Er, other neighbors did not seem to notice anything unusual. His anxiety rose again, but he knew that he could not find a definite answer based on this information alone. He decided to put the matter aside for the time being and continue to observe, hoping to find other clues.

At the same time, Xu Mingjie also began to reflect on whether he was too anxious. He knew that there would always be some unforeseen situations in life, and although Apple's disappearance bothered him, he also realized that such things might not be worth exaggerating. He decided to adjust his mentality and focus on other important things, such as continuing to improve the care of flowers and plants and building closer ties with neighbors.

Although Xu Mingjie was somewhat uneasy, he decided to take action to solve the problem of the missing apples. He realized that although there was no direct evidence pointing to anyone, he needed to find a way to get to the truth while maintaining a good relationship with his neighbors. After a few days of thinking, he decided to go to Banggeng, an old man in the courtyard who was a little eccentric but very knowledgeable. Banggeng not only had unique insights into the courtyard's affairs, but also had a lot of experience in dealing with various small problems.

That afternoon, Xu Mingjie walked along the path leading to Banggeng's house, feeling a little apprehensive. Banggeng was a strange man, and like many of his neighbors, his attitude toward Xu Mingjie was somewhat ambiguous. He wasn't sure if Banggeng would be willing to help him, but he decided to give it a try.

Xu Mingjie came to Banggeng's yard and knocked on the door. After a moment, Banggeng's voice came from inside the door. "Who is it?"

"It's me, Xu Mingjie. I want to talk to you." There was a hint of respect and expectation in Xu Mingjie's voice.

The door opened a crack, and Bang Geng half-sitting behind the door poked his head out and looked at Xu Mingjie. "What do you want to talk to me about?"

Xu Mingjie nodded, trying to look natural. "Yes, I recently lost some apples in the yard. I was wondering if you saw anything suspicious, or if anyone else mentioned this?"

Bang Geng's eyes flashed with curiosity, but he did not respond immediately. Instead, he remained silent for a while. "Apple? What you said is not simple. Do you have any clues?"

Xu Mingjie was a little anxious, but he tried to stay calm. "Except what I told you before, the apple was indeed placed on the kitchen table last night, but it disappeared in the morning. I asked some neighbors, and no one saw anything special. Considering that you know some things about the yard, I want to see if you can help me find some clues."

Banggeng's expression gradually became serious, and he thought for a moment. "The information you provided is not enough, so I can't be sure who moved your things. However, I can tell you some of the situations in the courtyard. People in the courtyard sometimes take action for various reasons. You still have to pay more attention, especially to other people's behavior and habits."

Xu Mingjie was a little disappointed, but still said gratefully: "Thank you for your advice, I will pay more attention to it."

Bang Geng looked at Xu Mingjie, as if he was considering whether to say more. "But if you really want to find out the truth, you might as well pay attention to some details. Sometimes, the truth of a matter will appear in places you least expect."

Xu Mingjie felt a glimmer of hope when he heard these words. He knew that Banggeng did not give a direct answer, but provided some ideas. He decided to observe carefully after returning, especially paying attention to other situations and changes in the yard.

Back in his yard, Xu Mingjie began to carefully review his interactions with other neighbors. He walked around the yard, noting the details and changes in recent days. He found that in addition to the adjustments of flowers and plants, there were other movements, such as low voices of conversation sometimes heard at night. Although these sounds were not obvious, with Xu Mingjie's careful observation, he began to realize that these details might help find out where the apples went.

In the next few days, Xu Mingjie tried to keep a low profile and continued to observe the situation in the courtyard. He found that the second uncle had been in and out of the courtyard frequently recently and seemed to be busy with something. He decided to find a suitable time to talk to the second uncle again, hoping to get more information through further communication.

One evening, Xu Mingjie saw Second Uncle trimming flowers and plants in the yard. He mustered up the courage to walk up to him and said with a smile: "Second Uncle, how are you doing recently? I still want to ask you something about flowers and plants."

The second uncle raised his head and looked at Xu Mingjie, his tone slightly cold. "What's the matter?"

Xu Mingjie tried to look natural. "Actually, I've been continuing to observe the growth of flowers and plants recently, but I still have some small questions. For example, has anything special happened recently, or has there been any changes in the yard?"

The second uncle looked at Xu Mingjie and seemed reluctant to talk more. "Nothing has changed in the yard, just the usual things."

Xu Mingjie was a little disappointed, but he continued to ask patiently: "I noticed that you have been active in the yard more frequently recently. I would like to ask if you have noticed anything else?"

The second uncle frowned slightly, but he did not refute immediately. He just said calmly: "There are more activities because there is more work in the yard. You should also pay more attention to yourself and stop thinking about other people's affairs all the time."

Xu Mingjie felt a little confused, but he still kept smiling. "Thank you for your reminder, I will."

After leaving the second uncle's yard, Xu Mingjie was full of contradictions and uneasiness. He knew that he might need to observe the surrounding environment more carefully, perhaps he could find some clues from it. Although he was confused by the second uncle's attitude, he also understood that solving the problem requires time and patience. He decided to continue to persevere and work hard to find the truth, while trying to avoid tensions with his neighbors.

A few days passed, and Xu Mingjie was still feeling a little heavy. Although he continued to observe and communicate with his neighbors, his inner anxiety did not ease. He often tossed and turned at night, thinking about the missing apple. Although he tried his best to solve the problem, the solution seemed to be a long way off.