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Zhou Dong nodded silently and looked at Yi Zhonghai gratefully. He knew that he could no longer indulge in despair and had to cheer up and find hope in life.

"By the way, Zhou Dong, I heard that your neighbor Yan Bugui also came here to work." Yi Zhonghai suddenly mentioned Zhou Dong's neighbor.

"Yes, he was also forced to leave the courtyard and could only come here to make a living." Zhou Dong said with emotion, his heart full of sympathy for Yan Bugui's experience.

"In this world, there are too many people, like you and Yan Bugui, who are at the mercy of fate. But as long as we can unite and work together, perhaps we can change the status quo." Yi Zhonghai said, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

Zhou Dong listened silently, and gradually a sense of determination surged in his heart. "Yes, we can't give up, we must work hard for a better future!" He secretly made up his mind to find a way out for himself and his neighbors.

At this moment, a rapid alarm sounded suddenly, followed by a panicked noise in the factory. Zhou Dong and Yi Zhonghai exchanged a glance and immediately understood what had happened.

"Something happened! Let's go!" Yi Zhonghai shouted loudly and ran towards the safe exit with Zhou Dong.

On the way to escape, they met Zhou Dong's neighbor, Yan Bugui. "Zhou Dong, Teacher Yi, you are here too!" Yan Bugui said breathlessly.

"Follow us quickly, the factory building might collapse!" Zhou Dong anxiously pulled Yan Bugui's hand and led them to rush towards the exit.

At the critical moment of life and death, they united as one, faced the crisis together, and showed great courage and strength. They are no longer isolated and helpless individuals, but a team with united will, jointly resisting the challenge of fate.

In the end, they successfully escaped from the factory and escaped the disaster. Although the disaster gave them a great shock, it also made them cherish the preciousness of life and move towards the future more firmly.

Standing outside the factory, Zhou Dong looked at the smoke and dust floating in the sky, his heart full of expectations for the future. He knew that although there were many difficulties, as long as they united and worked together, they would be able to create a bright future of their own.

He tried to calm his mind. When he opened his eyes again, two familiar faces appeared in front of him - Xu Damao and He Yuzhu. They used to be his neighbors and part of his life, but now they have left this world.

"Zhou Dong, what's wrong with you?" Xu Damao asked, with a hint of concern in his broad smile.

Zhou Dong couldn't help but shed tears, "Uncle Damao, Uncle Yuzhu, I miss you so much, why did you leave me?"

He Yuzhu also held Zhou Dong's hand and comforted him gently: "Zhou Dong, we have not really left you. We will always be in your heart. You must be strong and face everything bravely."

Zhou Dong felt the warmth of his two deceased neighbors, and the sadness in his heart was gradually filled with a trace of comfort. He knew that no matter what happened, he would not be alone, because they would always be by his side.

"Thank you, I will remember your words and work hard to move forward." Zhou Dong said gratefully, determined to keep moving forward and live up to the expectations of his two neighbors.

When he opened his eyes again, he found himself still sitting in the familiar courtyard. His heart was filled with emotion, and he knew that no matter how difficult life was, he would not be alone, because he had these neighbors who loved him, and those who had left but would always exist in his heart.

Zhou Dong quietly walked into the compound, and a tense atmosphere hit him. He noticed that there were many people gathered in the compound, with serious expressions and frowns, as if they were thinking deeply about something.

"What happened?" Zhou Dong asked curiously. He felt the tense and uneasy atmosphere around him.

"Zhou Dong, you're here." Yi Zhonghai saw Zhou Dong coming over and immediately stepped forward, saying solemnly, "Recently, a big thing happened in the compound, which led to a huge conflict."

Zhou Dong's heart sank when he heard this. The compound was where he lived, and where he and his neighbors lived together. He didn't want to see any conflicts or disputes.

"What's going on?" Zhou Dong asked anxiously, hoping to understand the whole story.

Yi Zhonghai took a deep breath and began to recount what happened. "Recently, someone found a huge sum of money in a compound, which aroused the covetousness of many people. As a result, various speculations and contradictions arose. Everyone wanted to get a piece of the pie, but they were unwilling to let others benefit."

Zhou Dong understood after hearing this. "So that's how it is, conflicts caused by money." He sighed secretly, knowing that money is often the easiest thing to trigger greed and disputes in human nature.

"Yes, this incident has affected the harmony of the entire compound." Yi Zhonghai sighed, "I am trying to resolve this conflict, but I can't find a solution that satisfies everyone."

Zhou Dong listened silently, feeling a little helpless. "Perhaps, we need to find a fair and objective person to resolve this conflict." He put forward his own suggestions, hoping to contribute to solving the problem.

"You have a point, but it's not easy to find such a person in the compound." Yi Zhonghai said with a wry smile, "I have asked around, but I haven't found a suitable candidate yet."

Zhou Dong thought for a moment and suddenly thought of someone. "Perhaps, we can find the old deaf lady to resolve this conflict." He suggested, "Although she is old and deaf, she is the elder of this compound. Her fairness and wisdom may help us find a solution to the problem."

Yi Zhonghai's eyes lit up when he heard this, "Zhou Dong, you are right! Although the old deaf lady is deaf, her knowledge and experience are unmatched." He immediately decided to go to the old deaf lady to discuss the matter.

So Zhou Dong and Yi Zhonghai came to the yard of the old deaf lady. Although the old deaf lady was old and deaf, she was still full of energy. She communicated with them using sign language to express her opinions and views.

After some deliberation and discussion, the old deaf lady proposed a fair and reasonable solution that satisfied everyone. Under her mediation, the conflicts in the compound were resolved and harmony returned to this small community.

Standing in the yard, Zhou Dong watched his neighbors reunite, his heart filled with emotion and joy. He knew that as long as everyone was united and worked together, any difficulties and conflicts could be resolved. He was full of confidence in the future and looked forward to a better tomorrow.

In this bustling courtyard, there is a quiet and peaceful corner, that is Qin Huairu's small courtyard. She is an old woman in this courtyard. She is not young anymore, but still maintains elegance and grace. She loves tea tasting and often brews a pot of good tea in her own courtyard and invites neighbors to share it.

Zhou Dong has a special liking for this quiet atmosphere, especially tea tasting. He found that whenever he felt bored or uneasy, he would come to Qin Huairu's courtyard and taste a cup of fragrant tea, which would always calm him down.

"Aunt Qin, I brought you some new tea today." Zhou Dong handed over a small bag of tea with a smile. He knew that Qin Huairu liked to try different kinds of tea, so he often brought new varieties for her.

Qin Huairu took the tea leaves with a smile on her face, "Zhou Dong, you are such a good boy. You always bring me such good tea leaves." She said happily, her gratitude beyond words.

"Auntie, I feel very happy that you drank the tea." Zhou Dong said, his eyes revealing his cherishment for this neighborly friendship.

The two sat in the yard, drinking tea and chatting. The fragrance of tea filled the air, as if quietly connecting the two hearts together.

"Zhou Dong, how are you doing lately?" Qin Huairu asked with concern. She noticed that there was something wrong with Zhou Dong's expression recently and her heart was filled with worry.

"Well, some things have been bothering me recently." Zhou Dong sighed softly, not hiding his emotions, "But when I come to you, I can always find some comfort."

Qin Huairu patted Zhou Dong's hand and gently comforted him: "Zhou Dong, my child, life is full of challenges and difficulties, but as long as we face them bravely, we will always find a solution."

Zhou Dong couldn't help but feel grateful after hearing what Qin Huairu said. "Yes, I will try my best to face it and not let myself be easily defeated by difficulties." He made up his mind to go on firmly and live up to the love and expectations of his neighbors.

"Good boy, you will definitely succeed." Qin Huairu encouraged, with a glimmer of hope in her eyes.

The two continued to drink tea and chat until the sun set and the lights in the courtyard began to light up gradually. Their hearts found a deep satisfaction and comfort in this ordinary and beautiful moment, as if all the troubles were temporarily away from them.

Walking out of Qin Huairu's courtyard, Zhou Dong's heart was filled with gratitude and warmth. He knew that no matter how big the difficulties he encountered, as long as he had such a kind and caring neighbor, he would not be alone and would be able to face the challenges of life bravely.

Zhou Dong sat alone in his courtyard, holding a bottle of sake in his hand, looking at the clouds floating in the sky, his heart filled with endless depression and sadness. He liked to drink alone, because at such a moment, he could temporarily forget the troubles and difficulties in life through the anesthesia of alcohol.

"Zhou Dong, are you drinking alone again?" A familiar voice suddenly sounded, breaking his silence.

Zhou Dong raised his head and saw Yi Zhonghai coming towards him, his gentle eyes full of concern.

"Yes, Teacher Yi, I just want to be alone." Zhou Dong said lightly, trying to hide the pain in his heart.