Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

The wife looked up, with a hint of surprise and gratitude in her eyes. She looked at Xu Mingjie, and seeing him smiling, the fatigue in her heart was relieved. "Is it really okay? You know I don't ask you to cook very often."

Xu Mingjie smiled and patted her shoulder gently. "Of course, I know you've been working hard recently, and I want to do something to relax myself and give you a little surprise."

The wife nodded, stood up, handed the spatula to Xu Mingjie, and stepped aside with a smile. She knew that her husband had been under a lot of pressure during this period, and now, seeing him take the initiative to cook, she felt a long-lost sense of relief.

Xu Mingjie stood in front of the stove, feeling a little uneasy, but more of an unprecedented sense of responsibility. He knew that this dinner was not only a small surprise for his wife, but also a challenge for himself. He wanted to express his love for his family through this meal, and also hoped to find some inner balance in the process.

He decided to make his favorite home-cooked dish, braised pork. Braised pork was one of Xu Mingjie's favorite dishes when he was a child, and it was not too complicated to make. He skillfully cut the meat, mixed the seasonings, and then heated the pan and started stir-frying.

During the cooking process, Xu Mingjie's thoughts began to fly. He thought about the problems in his family, Qin Huairu's challenge, Bang Geng's betrayal, all of which made him feel extremely heavy. But he also knew that he had to remain calm and rational in the face of these problems. The cooking process allowed him to temporarily free himself from these pressures and find a new solution.

"To make a delicious braised pork, you must first control the heat." Xu Mingjie muttered to himself, with a hint of light-hearted ridicule in his voice.

The wife stood by and watched Xu Mingjie's concentration, her heart filled with warmth. She knew that although Xu Mingjie was busy with work, his contribution to the family had never decreased. Seeing him busy in the kitchen, she felt a deep sense of satisfaction.

"It seems that you are really good at cooking," the wife said with a smile, "I have never seen you cook so attentively before."

Xu Mingjie had a smug smile on his face. He stopped what he was doing, turned around and said to his wife, "Of course, this is my specialty after all. The braised pork I made today will definitely satisfy you."

The wife's smile was full of anticipation. She knew that although this dinner might only be a part of family life, it carried Xu Mingjie's care and love. Her mood also became much lighter because of this warmth.

Xu Mingjie continued to focus on cooking the braised pork, controlling the heat just right. Although he was still thinking about the problems in his family, the cooking process made him feel a rare relaxation. He knew that he needed to find a balance among these problems and also create some good time for his family.

When the braised pork was finally cooked, Xu Mingjie put it on a plate and placed it on the dining table. He looked at the tempting braised pork and felt a sense of accomplishment. Although it was just a simple home-cooked dish, he knew that the care and effort put into it was enough for his family to feel his sincerity.

Dinner time came, Xu Mingjie and his wife sat at the dining table and began to enjoy the dinner prepared by Xu Mingjie himself. The aroma of braised pork filled the entire restaurant, making people salivate. His wife picked up a piece of meat, put it in her mouth, and a satisfied smile appeared on her face.

"It's really delicious, Mingjie," his wife said with a hint of surprise in her voice, "Your braised pork is even better than mine."

Xu Mingjie's heart was filled with joy, knowing that he had successfully brought a small surprise and added a touch of warmth to the family dinner. His heart became calmer, and although the problem still existed, he also believed that such a small happiness could bring him more strength and courage.

After Xu Mingjie calmed down, he decided to use this slightly relaxed time to solve some personal emotional problems. Although the family problems have not been completely solved, he also knows that the handling of individual details is equally important. Lou Xiao'e's existence has a special status in the family, and her attitude and behavior directly affect the family atmosphere. Xu Mingjie has a complicated view of her, but he knows that she may be able to help solve the current problems to some extent.

That morning, Xu Mingjie got up early and prepared to talk to Lou Xiaoe. Lou Xiaoe was a member of the family. Although she was usually taciturn, her presence always made people feel vaguely uneasy. Xu Mingjie knew that her relationship with Banggeng was complicated, and her attitude might affect Banggeng's behavior to some extent.

Xu Mingjie walked into another family residence, where Lou Xiao'e usually lived. Although he and Lou Xiao'e were not close, he knew that it was necessary to talk to her at this critical moment. He rang the doorbell and waited for her response.

The door opened, and Lou Xiao'e appeared at the door. There was a hint of indifference on her face, but she did not refuse Xu Mingjie's visit. She just stood quietly by the door and looked at him. Xu Mingjie was a little nervous, but he knew that he had to stay calm.

"Lou Xiao'e, good morning." Xu Mingjie tried to greet her in the friendliest tone, but there was a hint of caution in his eyes.

Lou Xiao'e nodded slightly, with a hint of curiosity in her eyes. "Good morning, Xu Mingjie. What do you want to talk to me about?"

"I want to talk to you about something." Xu Mingjie walked into the room and noticed that the layout of the room was simple and a little deserted. He couldn't help but feel a little emotional. Although Lou Xiao'e was usually taciturn, her attitude towards life seemed to affect her surroundings to some extent.

"Please sit down." Lou Xiao'e pointed to the sofa in the living room. There was a hint of calmness in her tone, but Xu Mingjie knew that she might also be looking forward to this conversation.

Xu Mingjie sat down, and Lou Xiao'e also sat down opposite him. There was silence in the room for a while, and Xu Mingjie began to seriously consider what he was going to say. He knew that Lou Xiao'e had her own unique insights on various issues in the family, and this conversation was not only for his own benefit, but also for the future of the family.

"Lou Xiao'e, you know the recent situation. There are some problems in the family that need to be resolved. I hope you can help me deal with them." There was some sincerity in Xu Mingjie's tone, but his eyes were still firm.

Lou Xiao'e frowned slightly, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She knew that Xu Mingjie's proposal was not simple, and her relationship with Banggeng also made her confused about this issue. "What are these problems you are talking about?"