Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!
Chapter 455 Fresh Ingredients
As Xu Mingjie was busy sorting out documents in his study, the night outside was gradually getting darker. His mind was completely occupied by the complicated affairs, and the pain in his body seemed to be suppressed by his concentration and fatigue. Just as he was trying to find a breakthrough in the documents, he suddenly thought that perhaps changing his state of mind and environment could bring him new inspiration.
He stood up and decided to leave the study temporarily and walked to the kitchen to prepare some snacks for himself. After several days of intense investigation, he found that he became more and more dependent on the little things he was used to. Those simple daily affairs became a way for him to relax.
After leaving home, he decided to go to the nearby market to buy some peanuts. For him, peanuts are not only a simple snack, but also a little secret to relieve stress. Although the market is about to close, the vendors are still busy, and the various smells they emit form a sharp contrast with the hustle and bustle, as if it is a piece of tranquility in the hustle and bustle of the city.
Xu Mingjie walked through the bustling market with a hurried pace. In his heart, he was still thinking about Qin Huairu's reactions and trying to find out the secrets she might have hidden. However, the hustle and bustle of the market made his mind temporarily relaxed. His fingers unconsciously stroked the car keys in his pocket, and his mood gradually calmed down.
He walked to a familiar stall that sold fresh peanuts. The stall owner was a middle-aged man with a friendly smile on his face, busy putting bags of peanuts into small bags. Seeing Xu Mingjie coming over, the man greeted him enthusiastically: "Would you like some peanuts? They are freshly roasted and very fragrant!"
Xu Mingjie nodded, walked closer to the stall, and looked down at the golden and tempting peanuts. There was a bit of joy in his eyes, as if these peanuts were not just a snack, but also a small comfort for him to temporarily escape from complex thinking.
"Give me a bag." Xu Mingjie said in a calm tone, taking out his wallet to pay.
The stall owner skillfully packed a bag of peanuts, handed it to Xu Mingjie, and said with a smile: "I just roasted them, they are absolutely fresh. Eating them will make you feel happy."
Xu Mingjie took the peanuts and thanked the stall owner. The hustle and bustle of the market gradually subsided, and he returned home with the bag of peanuts. Although he had been dealing with complex problems, now he hoped to relieve some of the pressure in his heart through this simple way.
Back in the study, he poured the peanuts on the table, enjoying the familiar aroma. Xu Mingjie sat down and began to enjoy the peanuts while continuing to sort out the documents at hand. His thoughts gradually returned to the investigation, and the sound of chewing each peanut seemed to become the rhythm of his thinking.
Suddenly, his cell phone rang. It was an unfamiliar number. Xu Mingjie glanced at the screen and frowned slightly. Such unfamiliar numbers always made him feel uneasy, but he knew that some calls had to be answered.
He pressed the answer button, and a deep voice came from the other end of the line: "Mr. Xu, this is Officer Zhao. We need to discuss something with you regarding your investigation."
Xu Mingjie's heart couldn't help but beat. Officer Zhao was a friend of the family. Although he usually didn't interfere too much in the family's affairs, his opinions and help were often very important at critical moments.
"Officer Zhao, is there anything I can help you with?" Xu Mingjie's voice was somewhat calm, but his heart was full of anticipation and nervousness.
"I recently received some reports about the family, which involved some of the financial issues you were concerned about before." Officer Zhao's voice was somewhat serious. "These reports showed some new clues. I think we can meet to discuss it."
Xu Mingjie's mood suddenly became tense. He knew that Officer Zhao's report might mean new progress in the investigation. "Okay, Officer Zhao, we can arrange a time to meet."
"How about meeting in my office at 10 a.m. tomorrow?" Officer Zhao said with a firm tone, "I will explain all the new information to you in detail then."
"I'll be there on time at 10 am tomorrow." Xu Mingjie replied and hung up the phone.
He put down his phone and looked back at the documents and peanuts on the table. His mind was completely occupied by tomorrow's meeting. The peanuts were casually broken in his hands, and they no longer had the initial appeal. He began to feel nervous again, full of anticipation and anxiety for the upcoming discussion.
Xu Mingjie knew that tomorrow's meeting might bring new clues or make things more complicated. His investigation has entered a critical stage, and every detail may determine the final result. Although the peanuts tonight brought a little comfort, the anxiety and tension in his heart still could not be completely eliminated.
He decided to sort out the documents again to make sure he was fully prepared for the meeting tomorrow. Although the outside world had become quiet and the courtyard seemed particularly peaceful under the night sky, Xu Mingjie's heart was full of expectations and anxiety about the future. He knew that he had to remain vigilant and focused enough in every investigation to finally reveal all the secrets within the family.
Xu Mingjie was still thinking about tomorrow's meeting, but a rumbling sound from his stomach reminded him that it was already dinner time. He looked up at the clock on the wall and found that it was almost seven o'clock in the evening. He knew that while dealing with complex problems, he could not ignore the basic needs of life. Dinner was not only a process of filling his stomach, but also a way for him to relax and relieve stress.
He walked into the kitchen and saw the empty refrigerator and cupboards, realizing that he hadn't prepared a serious dinner for a long time. Feeling a little guilty and anxious, he decided to treat himself tonight. Xu Mingjie has always been particular about food. Although he is usually busy, he always puts some thought into dinner.
He opened the refrigerator and found some fresh ingredients: chicken breast, some fresh vegetables and spices. He wanted to make a simple but nutritious dinner that would satisfy his hunger without taking up too much time. He felt a long-lost sense of anticipation, as if the cooking process could bring a sense of peace and comfort to his mood.
Xu Mingjie cleaned the chicken breast, cut it into small pieces, and prepared to put it in the pot for simple stir-frying. His fingers moved flexibly on the cutting board, and the sound of the knife was crisp and rhythmic in the kitchen. His mind was temporarily relaxed in the process of cutting vegetables, and his heart also relaxed a little. He knew that although the problem was still complicated, he needed to maintain a clear mind and sufficient physical strength.
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