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He thought about the hard work of his grandma and grandpa, and felt sad. Suddenly, an idea came to his mind - maybe he could rent a small house in the city and let his grandma and grandpa live there, so that he could take care of them without affecting the neighbors in the compound.

"Zhou Dong, why don't you go to bed?" Qin Huairu's voice came again.

Zhou Dong raised his head, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes: "Sister Qin, I have an idea. Maybe I can rent a house in the city and let grandma and grandpa live here."

Qin Huairu was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "This is a good idea. But you have to ask around first to see if there is a suitable house."

"Yeah, I'll go check it out tomorrow." Zhou Dong's mood suddenly improved a lot, and he felt that he had found a way to solve the problem.

The next morning, Zhou Dong started looking for information about renting a house. After some effort, he finally found a small house. Although it was not big, the environment was good and it was not far from the compound where he lived. It was just right for grandma and grandpa to live in.

"Zhou Dong, this house is nice." Qin Huairu went to see the house with Zhou Dong and nodded with satisfaction.

"Yes, I think it's suitable too." Zhou Dong felt excited, as if he saw his grandma and grandpa enjoying their old age here.

Zhou Dong decided to go back to the countryside immediately to pick up his grandma and grandpa to go to the city. He took a few days off, bought a ticket, took some simple luggage, and set off on the road back home.

Along the way, Zhou Dong was excited and nervous. He imagined the surprise of his grandma and grandpa seeing him back, and his heart was full of anticipation. Finally, he returned to the familiar village, and saw the old house, and his heart was sad.

"Grandma, Grandpa, I'm back!" Zhou Dong pushed open the door and shouted.

Grandma and Grandpa were sitting in the house working. When they heard Zhou Dong's voice, they immediately put down their work and came out to greet him.

"Zhou Dong, why are you back?" Grandma's face was full of surprise.

"Zhou Dong, come in and sit down. You must be tired." Grandpa also greeted him with a smile.

Zhou Dong walked into the house and saw his grandma and grandpa still busy at work. He felt sad: "Grandma, Grandpa, I came back this time to take you to live in the city."

Grandma was stunned for a moment, then shook her head: "Zhou Dong, we are used to life in the countryside, it is inconvenient to go to the city."

Grandpa also nodded: "Yes, Zhou Dong, we are living well here, don't worry about us."

Zhou Dong was anxious and quickly explained: "Grandma, Grandpa, I found a house in the city. It's pretty good. You won't be unaccustomed to living there. Besides, I can take care of you."

Grandma and Grandpa looked at each other and shook their heads: "Zhou Dong, we are old and can't afford to move around. Just take good care of yourself in the city."

Zhou Dong felt lost, but he was unwilling to give up: "Grandma, Grandpa, I know you don't want to leave the country life, but I am really worried about you. You are old, and there is no one to take care of you here. I am worried."

Grandma sighed and took Zhou Dong's hand: "Zhou Dong, we know you are filial, but we are really used to the life here. If you are free, just come back and visit us often."

Zhou Dong felt sad, but he also knew that grandma and grandpa were stubborn and didn't want to force them. So he said, "Okay, I'll come back to see you every month."

Grandma and Grandpa smiled, their eyes full of love: "Zhou Dong, that's enough. You live a good life in the city and don't worry about us."

Zhou Dong stayed in the countryside for a few days, chatting with his grandma and grandpa and helping them with farm work. Although he still felt a little regretful, he also knew that respecting their choice was the most important thing.

A few days later, Zhou Dong said goodbye to his grandma and grandpa, and returned to the city with reluctance and concern. Back at the courtyard, he told Qin Huairu about the situation.

"Zhou Dong, the elderly have their own habits, we just need to respect their choices." Qin Huairu comforted.

"Yeah, I understand that, too." Zhou Dong sighed, but still felt a little disappointed.

As the days passed, Zhou Dong returned to his work and inventions, but he kept thinking about his grandma and grandpa. Sometimes, he would suddenly stop what he was doing and imagine their life in the countryside, feeling worried.

"Zhou Dong, why are you in a daze again today?" Liu Haizhong asked with a smile.

Zhou Dong came back to his senses and smiled bitterly: "Nothing, I was just thinking about my grandma and grandpa in the countryside."

Liu Haizhong patted his shoulder: "Don't worry too much, they will be fine."

Zhou Dong nodded: "Yes, I know."

A few months later, Zhou Dong received a letter from his grandmother. The letter said that they were living well in the countryside and he didn't need to worry about them. Zhou Dong read the letter and felt warm in his heart, as if he saw his grandmother's kind smile.

"Zhou Dong, today's news broadcast is about to begin." Qin Huairu's voice came.

Zhou Dong put the letter away, walked into the house, tuned up the radio, and listened to the news with his neighbors. Although he still had some concerns, he knew that his grandma and grandpa would live well in the country, and he would live well in the city.

One day, Zhou Dong was repairing an old radio in the yard when he heard a noise outside. He looked up and saw brothers Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu arguing.

"What's wrong with you? I was the first one to see it!" Liu Guangtian shouted angrily.

"Nonsense, I was here first!" Liu Guangfu was not to be outdone.

Zhou Dong put down the tools in his hand, walked over and advised: "What's wrong?

Zhou Dong heard the quarrel between Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu and walked over quickly. "What's wrong? Liu Guangtian, Liu Guangfu, what are you two doing?"

Liu Guangtian saw Zhou Dong coming over and pointed at the pile of debris on the ground angrily: "Zhou Dong, you come and judge, he picked up these rags, now he says I saw them first and wants to take them for myself!"

Liu Guangfu refused to give in and retorted: "Don't talk nonsense, I was the first one to pick these things up!"

Zhou Dong looked at the two of them and frowned in embarrassment: "It's not a good idea for you to quarrel like this. Why don't you talk calmly and see how to solve it."

Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu glared at each other. Zhou Dong thought for a moment and suggested, "How about this: you divide up these things and each take what you need. Don't quarrel over such a small matter anymore."

Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu thought for a while and finally agreed to Zhou Dong's proposal. They each picked out some things they needed and stopped arguing.

Zhou Dong breathed a sigh of relief, thinking how nice it would be if neighbors could live in peace like this. Just as he was thinking, an old man named Yi Zhonghai came over.

"Zhou Dong, I just heard that you want to bring your grandparents from the countryside to live in the city?" Yi Zhonghai's tone was a little dissatisfied.

Zhou Dong nodded, his eyes firm: "Yes, uncle, they are old, I am worried about their health, I want them to come and enjoy a peaceful life."

Yi Zhonghai frowned and said in a serious tone: "Zhou Dong, I know you are filial, but you have to consider the whole compound. When country people come to the city, they often bring unhygienic habits with them, which can easily cause hygiene problems."

Zhou Dong was stunned for a moment, feeling unhappy: "Uncle, I don't agree with this statement. Country people also pay attention to hygiene, we can't generalize. Besides, my grandparents are people who pay attention to hygiene."

At this time, the neighbors also gathered around. Yan Bugui frowned and said, "Zhou Dong, what the uncle said makes sense. You know, the sanitary conditions in the city are different from those in the countryside. We don't want to have a conflict because of this."

Zhou Dong felt aggrieved, but he was unwilling to give up: "Everyone, I understand your concerns, but I will try my best to ensure that it will not affect your life. I just hope to take good care of my family."

Qin Huairu stood aside and sighed softly: "Zhou Dong, we all understand your feelings. But it is true that everyone's concerns are not unreasonable."

Zhou Dong felt anxious. He felt that he had to argue for this issue: "Everyone, my grandparents raised me, and I can't watch them suffer in the countryside. If you have any concerns, you can raise them and we can solve them together."

Yi Zhonghai shook his head: "Zhou Dong, you are still too young. Many things are not that simple. Besides, they are already used to the life in the countryside. It may not be a good thing to suddenly move to the city."

Zhou Dong's eyes became more determined: "Uncle, I understand what you mean. But no matter what, I will try. I will try my best to take good care of them and will not cause any trouble to anyone."

The neighbors looked at each other and shook their heads helplessly. Liu Haizhong sighed, "Zhou Dong, since you insist so much, we can't say anything more. But I hope you can consider it carefully."

I will take care of this matter.

At night, Zhou Dong sat alone in the yard, feeling mixed emotions. He took out a cigarette, lit it, and took a deep breath. The smoke filled the night, and his thoughts drifted away.

"Zhou Dong, why don't you go to rest?" Qin Huairu came over with a bowl of hot tea and asked with concern.

Zhou Dong took the tea, took a sip, and felt a little warm in his heart: "Sister Qin, I'm thinking about how to make everyone accept that grandpa and grandma moved in."

Qin Huairu sighed softly: "Zhou Dong, it's not that everyone doesn't understand your filial piety, but they are worried about the difference in living habits. If you can find a way to have the best of both worlds, everyone will support you."

Zhou Dong nodded: "I understand, I will try my best to find a solution."

The next morning, Zhou Dong started to get busy again. He asked around and found some suitable houses, but he was still not satisfied. Until one day, he found a small courtyard on the outskirts of the city. Although it was a bit shabby, the environment was good and it was not far from the main courtyard.

"Zhou Dong, this place is nice." Liu Haizhong accompanied him to see the house and nodded with satisfaction.