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Although everyone felt nervous and uneasy, they all decided to bring the thief to justice.

A few days later, the thief was finally caught. Zhou Dong and his neighbors felt relieved. Most of the stolen items from Qin Huairu's house were also recovered, and everyone felt relieved again.

"Zhou Dong, thanks so much to you and everyone's help, otherwise I don't know what to do." Qin Huairu said gratefully.

Zhou Dong smiled and shook his head: "Sister Qin"

The neighbors also agreed: "Yes, the neighborhood relationship in our compound is really good. With a good neighbor like Zhou Dong, everyone feels at ease."

The days continued in a busy and cheerful manner. Zhou Dong's life was fulfilling and meaningful. He worked hard every day, but he also cared about and helped his neighbors. His grandparents lived happily in the city, and the neighbors in the courtyard were increasingly accepting of them. They lived happily together in this small world.

One day, Zhou Dong received a strange phone call. The caller was an old friend who invited him to attend a technology exhibition. Zhou Dong was filled with anticipation and excitement.

"Zhou Dong, are you really going to attend the science and technology exhibition?" Qin Huairu asked in surprise after hearing this.

Zhou Dong nodded and said with a smile: "Yes, Sister Qin, this exhibition is a good opportunity for me. I hope to show my invention to more people."

Qin Huairu smiled and encouraged: "That's great, Zhou Dong, you must do your best, we will all cheer for you."

Zhou Dong's heart was full of motivation. He knew that he had to do it not only for his grandparents and neighbors, but also for his own

It was a hot summer day. The sky suddenly became overcast and a torrential rain poured down. The residents of the courtyard were in a hurry. No one expected that this sudden downpour would bring such a big trouble. The rain poured down and instantly gathered into a stream. The drainage system in the courtyard could not bear it at all, and the water soon flooded every household.

"Zhou Dong, come and help! The water is coming into the house!" Qin Huairu shouted anxiously. The furniture in her house had been soaked in water, and the valuable items were all washed all over the place.

Zhou Dong rushed out of his house immediately after hearing the shouts. The water had already reached his ankles, and he almost staggered to Qin Huairu's house. Seeing the situation at her house, his heart sank: "Sister Qin, don't worry, let's move the important things out first."

The neighbors were also busy trying to save their belongings, and the whole yard was in chaos. Zhou Dong didn't care about his own home, and ran to each household to help. The wooden furniture in Liu Haizhong's house fell down first, and Zhou Dong rushed in and helped Liu Haizhong put the furniture up.

"Zhou Dong, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, all my furniture would be ruined." Liu Haizhong said gratefully.

Zhou Dong didn't have time to answer, and turned around and ran to help Yan Bugui. Yan Bugui's kitchen was the worst flooded, and Zhou Dong hurriedly helped move the stove and food to a higher place.

"Zhou Dong, you are such a good boy. It's great to have you in our compound." Yan Bugui exclaimed.

The heavy rain lasted all day and only stopped gradually when night fell. The water in the yard slowly receded, and everyone sat together exhausted, looking at the furniture and items soaked by water, their hearts filled with helplessness and sadness.

"What should I do? So many things are broken." Qin Huairu looked worried.

Zhou Dong's grandfather saw it, walked up, and said calmly: "Don't worry, I have some experience in repairing furniture. I can help you take a look and try to repair it."

When the neighbors heard this, they expressed their gratitude. Although Zhou Dong's grandparents were old, they were still full of energy. They took out their tools and began to repair the furniture that had been soaked in water one by one. Zhou Dong also helped, knowing that his grandfather's craftsmanship would definitely restore the furniture to its original state.

A few days later, Zhou Dong's grandparents were busy in the yards of each household almost every day. Zhou Dong followed his grandfather and learned a lot of skills in repairing furniture. They repaired Liu Haizhong's wooden chair, repaired Yan Bugui's stove, and helped Qin Huairu repair her beloved cabinet.

"Zhou Dong, thank you so much, your grandfather. If it weren't for him, my cupboard would definitely be unusable." Qin Huairu said gratefully.

Zhou Dong's heart was filled with pride. He looked at his grandfather's wrinkled but still deft hands and said with emotion, "Sister Qin, this is all thanks to my grandfather. His craftsmanship is really amazing."

"Zhou Dong, your grandparents are really the lucky stars of our compound. We are all very grateful to you."

Zhou Dong smiled and said, "This is what we should do."

One evening, enjoying the rare tranquility, grandma looked at the dark clouds gradually dispersing in the sky and said with emotion: "Although this rain has brought a lot of trouble, it also allows us to see the love and help between neighbors."

Grandpa nodded: "Yes, Zhou Dong, this time we all work together to overcome the difficulties. You must remember that helping others is also helping yourself."

Zhou Dong silently kept his grandfather's words in mind. He knew that his grandparents not only gave him the wisdom of life, but also taught him how to be a good person.

As time went by, life in the courtyard gradually returned to normal. Zhou Dong was still busy every day. He not only had to work, but also had to take care of his grandparents and help his neighbors solve various problems.

Zhou Dong went out early that morning to work in a factory in the city. The factory was short of staff recently, and he signed up immediately after hearing about it, hoping to earn more money to supplement his family. When leaving the courtyard, his grandmother reminded him to be careful, and Zhou Dong nodded, full of motivation.

Working in the factory is not easy. Zhou Dong needs to be busy on the production line all the time, but he always maintains a high level of enthusiasm. After a whole day of hard work, Zhou Dong finally received his wages. He decided to use the money to buy some good things to reward himself and his grandparents.

In the evening, Zhou Dong returned to the courtyard with several kilograms of fresh pork. He bought the pork with his hard-earned money. In that era of scarcity, pork was a rare food. Zhou Dong was looking forward to using the pork to make a sumptuous dinner for his grandparents.

As soon as she entered the yard, Qin Huairu saw the pork in Zhou Dong's hand. Her eyes lit up and she quickly came forward: "Zhou Dong, where did you get this pork?"

Zhou Dong smiled and said, "I went to work in the city today and earned some money. I bought some pork to nourish my grandparents."

"Oh, Zhou Dong, you are so filial." Qin Huairu sighed, "Our family hasn't eaten meat for a long time. I really envy you."

Zhou Dong smiled and nodded: "Sister Qin, don't worry, I will buy more when I have the chance, and we can eat together."

However, Zhou Dong was a little hesitant. This time, the pork was indeed earned by his hard work, and he wanted his grandparents to enjoy a good meal. Despite this, he decided to take the pork home first and then consider how to deal with it.

After entering the house, Zhou Dong put the pork on the kitchen table. When his grandmother saw it, she asked in surprise: "Zhou Dong, where did this pork come from?"

Zhou Dong smiled and replied, "Grandma, I went to work in the factory today and earned some money, so I bought some pork. You and Grandpa have worked so hard for so long, you should nourish your bodies."

Grandma was so moved that her eyes moistened: "Zhou Dong, you are such a good boy. We didn't have any major problems, but you worked hard. You should eat more of this pork."

At this time, Grandpa also came in, saw the pork on the table, and said with a smile: "Zhou Dong, we are very happy that you have this kind thought. However, our family cannot finish eating so much pork, why not share some with the neighbors."

Zhou Dong was a little reluctant when he heard this. He had worked hard to earn the pork and wanted his family to enjoy a good meal. But seeing the look in his grandparents' eyes, he was too embarrassed to refuse and had to nod reluctantly: "Okay, we'll share some with everyone."

Zhou Dong cut the pork into several portions and sent them to the neighbors. Qin Huairu saw the pork he sent and smiled from ear to ear: "Zhou Dong, you are such a good man. These porks can satisfy our cravings."

Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui also expressed their gratitude: "Zhou Dong, you are so generous. We all want to thank you."

Zhou Dong forced a smile, but felt a little helpless. He originally wanted to let his grandparents enjoy a good meal, but now he can only share a lot. However, he also understood that neighbors need to help each other and not be too selfish.

In the evening, Zhou Dong and his grandparents had dinner in the small courtyard. Although a lot of pork was shared, grandma still prepared a table full of delicious dishes. Zhou Dong ate the delicious food and felt relieved. At least everyone could have a bite of meat, which was worth the trip.

After dinner, Zhou Dong sat in the yard and smoked a cigarette, thinking about what happened today. He knew that although he sometimes had some selfish thoughts, he still had to think about everyone in the end. The teachings of his grandparents have always been in his heart. Helping others is also helping yourself. Only in this way can life in the courtyard be more harmonious and beautiful.

The next day, Zhou Dong got up early and decided to go to the city to continue working. He hoped to make more money, not only to let his grandparents live a good life, but also to help his neighbors solve some practical problems. Zhou Dong believed that as long as he worked hard, he would be able to change the status quo and make everyone's life better and better.

The days in the factory were still busy, and Zhou Dong worked non-stop on the production line every day. His efforts were not in vain, and he was soon appreciated by the factory leaders and promoted to team leader, responsible for managing a small team of workers. Zhou Dong's income also gradually increased, which made him very happy.

After returning to the courtyard, Zhou Dong gave the money he earned to his grandmother, who said happily: "Zhou Dong, you are really our pride. We will use this money well to improve our lives."

Zhou Dong nodded: "Yes, grandma, we must make life better and better."