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"Factory director, leaders, and fellow villagers, what I want to say is that the truth will always come to light. We will intensify patrols and eventually find the real chicken thief," Zhou Dong said firmly.

After listening to Zhou Dong's words, Liu Dahai nodded and said, "Yuzhu is right. We will continue to investigate this matter and make sure he is cleared of all charges."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a commotion in the crowd. Everyone turned around and saw the security captain, Lao Wang, running over in a hurry, holding a ragged homeless man in his hand.

"Director, we caught the chicken thief!" Lao Wang said breathlessly.

The homeless man was pushed to the center of the crowd. He lowered his head, his face full of fear and helplessness. Lao Wang explained: "This guy sneaked into the canteen to steal chickens under the cover of night and was caught by us. He is the culprit of the recent chicken theft."

The crowd was in an uproar, and all eyes were on the homeless man. Liu Dahai stepped forward and sternly questioned the homeless man: "Why did you steal the chickens from the factory?"

The homeless man trembled and whispered, "I... I have no choice. I have been hungry for several days and I really can't live anymore..."

Looking at the homeless man, Zhou Dong felt mixed emotions. Although he suffered a lot because of this incident, he knew that everyone in this world has their own difficulties.

Liu Dahai sighed, turned around and said to everyone: "Okay, the truth has been revealed. Zhou Dong is innocent. I hope everyone will not doubt others easily in the future."

The workers nodded one after another, expressing their apologies and support to Zhou Dong. Zhou Dong smiled slightly, feeling relieved. He knew that his innocence had finally been proven.

Qin Huairu stood aside, watching all this, with a trace of guilt in her eyes. She walked forward and whispered to Zhou Dong: "Yuzhu, I'm sorry... I really don't know how to face you."

Zhou Dong patted her shoulder and said gently: "Sister Qin, let the past be the past. We are still friends. If there are any difficulties, we can solve them together."

Qin Huairu nodded gratefully, tears welling up in her eyes.

The storm finally subsided, and Zhou Dong returned to a peaceful life. He cherished every day now, worked hard, and lived hard. Lin Xiaomei was also busy in the bookstore. Although their days were ordinary, they were full of warmth and happiness.

Spring goes and autumn comes, and in the blink of an eye, another year has passed. Life in the town is still peaceful and orderly, and Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei's home is becoming more and more warm. Although there are no earth-shattering changes in their days, every day is fulfilling and beautiful.

One evening, Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei were having dinner at home when they heard a knock on the door. Lin Xiaomei went to open the door and saw Zhang Deliang standing at the door with a big smile on his face.

"Mr. Zhang, long time no see! Please come in!" Lin Xiaomei greeted happily.

Zhang Deliang walked into the house and brought some gifts, "Zhou Dong, Lin Xiaomei, how have you been recently?"

Zhou Dong warmly invited him to sit down and served him tea. "Mr. Zhang, thank you for your concern. We are doing well. Where have you been recently?"

Zhang Deliang took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "I went to several new places and saw a lot of interesting things. By the way, I brought some small gifts for you."

They talked about Zhang Deliang's recent travel experience, and Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei listened with great interest. Zhang Deliang was not only well-informed, but also had many interesting stories, and he could bring new insights every time they met.

"Yuzhu, Xiaomei, I have something special to tell you this time." Zhang Deliang put down his teacup and said seriously.

Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei looked at each other and asked curiously, "Mr. Zhang, what's the matter?"

Zhang Deliang smiled and said, "Actually, I came here this time to invite you to go to a small town far away. I met an old friend there, and he hopes to meet you. It's a beautiful place, and I think you will like it."

Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei were immediately excited and curious when they heard the proposal. Lin Xiaomei asked, "Mr. Zhang, can we take the children with us?"

Zhang Deliang nodded, "Of course. This trip is not only to meet friends, but also to let you see the outside world and relax."

Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei discussed it and decided to accept Zhang Deliang's invitation. They packed their luggage early and took their children on this long-awaited trip.

This trip brought them endless joy and wonderful memories. They met Zhang Deliang's friends, felt the local customs and appreciated the beauty of nature. During the trip, Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei more deeply realized the beauty and preciousness of life.

After returning from their trip, Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei returned home with full of memories and touching memories. Their small home became more cozy and their life became more fulfilling.

A few months later, the town ushered in the autumn harvest festival. This is one of the most lively festivals in the town, and everyone is busy preparing for various celebrations. Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei are no exception. They are busy decorating the bookstore and preparing various delicacies to welcome the arrival of the harvest festival.

On the day of the Harvest Festival, the town square was bustling with activity. Various stalls filled the square, where people tasted delicious food, watched performances, and celebrated the harvest. Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei's bookstore was also decorated in a particularly warm style. They put all kinds of new books at the door, attracting many people to come and buy.

At this time, a middle-aged man walked into the bookstore. He looked a little tired, but his eyes were full of desire for knowledge. He walked to the bookshelf and carefully flipped through each book.

Lin Xiaomei walked over and asked with a smile: "Sir, do you need any help?"

The man raised his head and smiled. "My name is Wang Zhiqiang. I'm from another place. I heard there's a good bookstore here, so I came to take a look."

Lin Xiaomei nodded and enthusiastically introduced some bestsellers and classic books. Wang Zhiqiang listened carefully and nodded from time to time.

"These books are very good. I want to buy a few." Wang Zhiqiang selected a few books and handed them to Lin Xiaomei.

Lin Xiaomei paid for him, handed him the books and the change, and said, "Thank you for coming. I hope these books can bring you some help and inspiration."

Wang Zhiqiang nodded gratefully, "Thank you, this place is really nice. I hope to come again in the future."

Zhou Dong also came over and said with a smile: "Mr. Wang, you are welcome to visit us anytime. Our bookstore will always provide you with high-quality books and services."

Wang Zhiqiang left the bookstore with the books in his hand, full of joy. Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei looked at his back, feeling satisfied. They knew that the bookstore was not only their source of income, but also a place for them to spread knowledge and culture.

The celebration of the Harvest Festival continued into the night, and Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei's bookstore also welcomed many customers. When the crowd gradually dispersed, Zhou Dong noticed that Wang Zhiqiang did not leave, but sat in a corner of the square, thinking alone. Zhou Dong was a little confused and decided to go over to take a look.

He walked up to Wang Zhiqiang and asked gently, "Mr. Wang, why haven't you left yet? Is there something on your mind?"

Wang Zhiqiang raised his head, looking a little hesitant, but still said: "Mr. He, actually I came here not only to buy books, I also have something to ask you."

Zhou Dong sat down and motioned for him to continue: "Just tell me if you have anything to say. I will do my best to help you."

Wang Zhiqiang sighed and whispered, "Actually, I came here to escape. I run a small shop in another place, but business has been bad recently, and coupled with family changes, I really can't make it. I heard that life here is stable, so I came here, hoping to find a stable job and start over."

Zhou Dong felt sympathy after hearing this. He knew the hardships of life and understood Wang Zhiqiang's predicament. He patted Wang Zhiqiang on the shoulder and said, "Mr. Wang, don't be discouraged. Everyone will encounter difficulties. The key is to have the courage to start over. I can help you find a suitable job in town."

Wang Zhiqiang nodded gratefully, "Thank you, Mr. He. You really helped me a lot."

Zhou Dong returned to the bookstore and told Lin Xiaomei about Wang Zhiqiang's situation. Lin Xiaomei also expressed her willingness to help, and they decided to go to various shops and factories in the town to ask if there were any job opportunities.

A few days later, Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei took Wang Zhiqiang to a woodworking factory in the town. The owner of the woodworking factory, Master Liu, was a kind-hearted man. After hearing about Wang Zhiqiang's situation, he expressed his willingness to give him a chance.

"Mr. Wang, we are short of staff here. Although the salary is not high, as long as you are willing to work hard, you can have a stable income." Master Liu said.

Wang Zhiqiang shook Master Liu's hand gratefully. "Thank you, Master Liu. I will work hard and never let you down."

In this way, Wang Zhiqiang started a new job in the woodworking factory. He cherished this opportunity very much, worked conscientiously and responsibly, and soon won the recognition of Master Liu and his colleagues.

One evening, Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei were sorting books in the bookstore when Wang Zhiqiang ran over excitedly, "Mr. He, Ms. Lin, I have good news to tell you!"

Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei stopped what they were doing and asked with a smile, "What's the good news?"

Wang Zhiqiang was filled with joy. “Master Liu decided to let me take charge of a new project and gave me a raise! It’s all thanks to you that I have such a good opportunity.”

Zhou Dong patted Wang Zhiqiang on the shoulder and said with a smile: "That's great, Mr. Wang. Congratulations! This is all the result of your own hard work. We just helped a little."

Wang Zhiqiang nodded gratefully. "No matter what, I have to thank you. You are really the noble people in my life."

A few months passed, Wang Zhiqiang's work in the woodworking factory was going smoothly, and his life was getting back on track. He often came to the bookstore to visit Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei, and they became good friends who could talk about anything.