Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

Xu Mingjie followed her into the house. The familiar furnishings made him feel at ease. The two sat on the sofa in the living room. Ran Qiuye poured him a cup of tea, and she sat opposite him, her eyes full of fatigue.

"Mingjie, I've been thinking recently that we have come to this point and can't retreat anymore." Ran Qiuye's tone was firm, but there was a hint of helplessness in his voice.

"Yes, Qiuye, we must go on. However, I am worried about our safety. Those anonymous letters and threatening calls show that we have attracted some people's attention." Xu Mingjie took a sip of tea and said with a frown.

"I know. This is also the reason why I haven't been sleeping well recently." Ran Qiuye lowered his head, his voice trembling slightly.

"We need to be more cautious. Also, we need more help." Xu Mingjie thought, with a hint of determination in his eyes.

"Are you talking about Professor Zhang?" Ran Qiuye raised his head and asked.

"Yes, he knows the history of his hometown very well. Maybe he can provide us with more clues." Xu Mingjie nodded.

The next morning, Xu Mingjie and Ran Qiuye decided to visit Professor Zhang. Professor Zhang lived in an old house on the other side of the town. There were all kinds of flowers and plants outside the house, which looked full of vitality.

They knocked on the door, and soon, an elderly figure appeared at the door. Professor Zhang was still energetic, and when he saw Xu Mingjie and Ran Qiuye, he smiled with satisfaction.

"Mingjie, Qiuye, you are here." Professor Zhang warmly invited them into the house.

"Professor, we have some questions we would like to ask you." Xu Mingjie said politely.

"Okay, come in and have a seat. Have some tea. I have some freshly brewed Longjing tea here." Professor Zhang led them into the living room and poured them a cup himself. Xu Mingjie thought about it and felt that this method would work. "Okay, let's start from this direction. I will contact our old friends again to see if they can help us investigate Ye Yang's background."

They decided to start the action the next day, temporarily put aside the work at hand, and concentrate on collecting more information about Ye Yang. Despite the challenges and dangers, this incident made them more determined to realize the importance of their work. The history of the Siheyuan is not only the inheritance of architecture and culture, but also a treasure trove of countless stories and secrets. They must continue to explore in depth.

The next morning, Xu Mingjie and Ran Qiuye came to the quadrangle office early and began to sort out and analyze the information they had collected. Jia Dongxu also waited early, ready to take on new tasks and challenges.

"Let's start with the recent interviewees and see if anyone knows anything about Ye Yang," Ran Qiuye suggested.

Xu Mingjie nodded, "Okay, I'll call my old friends and see if we can arrange some meetings."

They contacted several old residents and community activists who had been interviewed before, hoping to get some key clues from them. Some people were unwilling to talk directly about Ye Yang or did not know his situation at all, but some of them provided some valuable information.

"I remember there was an old man who used to work with Ye Yang in the factory." Ran Qiuye said, "Maybe he knows something."

"Okay, we can try to find him." Xu Mingjie said, "Dongxu, go see if you can find his contact information and address."

Jia Dongxu immediately turned on the computer and began searching for the information they needed. In just a few minutes, he found the old man's phone number and address and told Xu Mingjie the information.

"Let's go find him now." Xu Mingjie stood up and prepared to leave.

They came to the old man's residence, a quiet little courtyard, where the old man was sitting on a bench in the courtyard basking in the sun. They walked up to him and greeted him politely, and the old man responded to their greetings in a friendly manner.

"Old sir, we came to you regarding Ye Yang's matter." Xu Mingjie said directly.

There was a hint of hesitation in the old man's eyes, but seeing their sincerity and genuineness, he finally nodded and indicated that he was willing to talk to them.

"Ye Yang, that's a complicated guy." The old man sighed softly, "He has always been a somewhat mysterious figure in the factory, but everyone knows that he has a close relationship with the factory director."

"Do you know his specific identity? For example, is he really the deputy factory director?" Ran Qiuye asked.

The old man hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "I'm not sure if he is the deputy director, but he does have a lot of influence in the factory. He often goes in and out of the director's office. I heard that he and the director have been friends for many years."

Hearing this, Xu Mingjie and Ran Qiuye looked at each other, and had a new understanding of Ye Yang's identity in their hearts. They did need more evidence and information to confirm this, but at least now they had a direction.

"Thank you for your help, old sir." Xu Mingjie said gratefully, "If you have any information about Ye Yang, please let us know."

The old man smiled and nodded, wished them good luck, and stayed in his yard. After they left, he returned to his office in the courtyard.

"It seems that Ye Yang's identity may be more complicated than we thought." Ran Qiuye said.

"We need more clues to confirm his true identity." Xu Mingjie said thoughtfully. After they returned to the office, the atmosphere seemed a little heavy.

"Maybe we can find other ways, such as investigating his work records in the factory or his social circle," Ran Qiuye suggested.

Jia Dongxu frowned, thinking about his next move. "However, we need to be careful and try not to attract their attention."

Xu Mingjie nodded. "Yes, we can no longer be careless like before. We need to be more secretive and ensure that our investigation can proceed smoothly."

At this moment, there were several knocks on the office door, and an elderly lady pushed the door open and walked in. She was wearing simple but neat clothes, with a firm and gentle look.

"Hello, I'm Auntie Fan." She greeted them with a smile, "I heard that you were investigating something about the Siheyuan, and I thought I might be able to help."

"Auntie Fan, hello." Xu Mingjie and Ran Qiuye stood up and responded politely, "Thank you for your willingness to help us. Do you know something about Ye Yang?"

Aunt Fan sat on the chair, put the bag in her hand on her knees, and thought for a while. "Ye Yang, he is a somewhat mysterious person. When I was young, I heard some rumors about him."

Jia Dongxu also joined their conversation, "Auntie Fan, can you tell us about those rumors? Maybe it will be helpful to our investigation." Tea.