A few days later, Han Xiaodong received a call from the factory leader.

"Han Xiaodong, I have good news to tell you." The voice on the other end of the phone sounded very excited.

"What good news?" Han Xiaodong was a little surprised.

"After assessment, you have been promoted to workshop director." The leader said with a smile.

Han Xiaodong was stunned for a moment, "Really?"

"Of course, you have always worked diligently and performed excellently. This is a unanimous decision." The leader affirmed.

Han Xiaodong was excited and thanked everyone repeatedly. After hanging up the phone, he couldn't wait to tell everyone the good news.

Back in the yard, Han Xiaodong happily announced the news to his neighbors. The yard suddenly became lively and everyone congratulated him.

"Congratulations, Han Xiaodong!" Qin Huairu said with a smile, "You deserve it."

"Han Xiaodong, you will be our pride from now on!" Yan Bugui gave a thumbs up.

"Don't say that. I will continue to work hard and live up to your expectations." Han Xiaodong said gratefully.

At night, Han Xiaodong lay in bed, thinking about his future work and life, his heart full of hope. He knew that although the road ahead was unknown, as long as he persisted and worked hard, he would be able to go further.

Time flies. Han Xiaodong works diligently in his new position and gradually wins the trust and respect of his colleagues. He also does not forget his neighbors in the compound and often helps them solve some problems in life.

One day, Han Xiaodong met Yan Jiecheng on his way home. The two chatted for a while, and Han Xiaodong suddenly thought of an idea.

"Uncle Xie Cheng, I have an idea." Han Xiaodong said.

"What idea?" Yan Jiecheng asked curiously.

"The children in our yard have nowhere to go after school, so why don't we set up a class to teach them some knowledge," said Han Xiaodong.

Yan Jiecheng's eyes lit up. "This is a good idea! The children will have a place to study and spend less time running around outside."

Han Xiaodong nodded and said, "I can use my off-get off work time to teach them some math and Chinese, and you can teach them history and geography."

Yan Jiecheng smiled and said, "Okay, my old bones are not rusty yet."

Back in the yard, Han Xiaodong and Yan Jiecheng told everyone about this idea, which won unanimous support from the neighbors. Soon, they vacated an empty room as a classroom for the study class.

The class was very popular and the children learned a lot. Han Xiaodong and Yan Jiecheng were filled with a sense of accomplishment when they saw the children's progress.

One weekend afternoon, Han Xiaodong and the children were in class when they suddenly heard a noise coming from outside.

Han Xiaodong walked out and saw that Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu's father Liu Haizhong was arguing with Jia Zhang.

"Liu Haizhong, what do you mean? Why do you say my child is a bad student?" Jia Zhang shouted angrily.

In the early morning, the courtyards of the old city woke up to the sound of birds. Han Xiaodong jumped off a truck, carrying a simple luggage, and looked around the place that would become his new home. The courtyard was not big, but it was full of human touch. It was surrounded by courtyards and the neighborhood relationship was complicated.

"Hey, young man, are you new here?" Qin Huairu poked her head out of the door and asked with a smile.

Han Xiaodong nodded and responded with a smile: "Yes, my name is Han Xiaodong, and I just moved here from my hometown. Please take care of me."

"Welcome, welcome. I'm Qin Huairu. If you need any help in the future, just let me know." Qin Huairu greeted warmly, "Would you like to come in and have a cup of tea?"

Han Xiaodong waved his hand quickly, "No, no need to bother, I'll move the things in first."

"Okay, then you go ahead and do your work. Feel free to come to me if you have any questions." Qin Huairu said and went back into the house.

Han Xiaodong had just moved his luggage into the house when Yan Bugui from next door poked his head over and said, "Young man, I heard your name is Han Xiaodong? I'm Yan Bugui, and I live next door to you."

"Hello, Uncle Yan, you can just call me Little Han Xiaodong." Han Xiaodong said politely.

Yan Bugui nodded, "Young man, full of energy. We will be neighbors from now on, so let me know if there is anything."

"Thank you, Uncle Yan." Han Xiaodong said gratefully.

At this time, Liu Haizhong and Jia Dongxu walked in from outside. Seeing Han Xiaodong, Liu Haizhong smiled and said, "Oh, you moved to a new house? I'm Liu Haizhong, and this is Jia Dongxu. We're both old residents of the courtyard."

Han Xiaodong shook their hands and said, "Nice to meet you."

Jia Dongxu patted Han Xiaodong on the shoulder and said, "From now on, everyone should take care of each other."

Han Xiaodong nodded, "That's for sure."

On the first day of moving into the courtyard, Han Xiaodong felt the warmth of the neighbors. He knew that although the environment was simple, the human touch here was the most precious.

Time flies, and Han Xiaodong quickly integrates into the life of this compound. Every morning, he gets up early, practices some boxing and kicking in the yard, and then goes to work in the factory. After get off work, he helps with chores in the yard, and gradually wins everyone's favor.

One night, Han Xiaodong just returned to the yard and saw Yi Zhonghai fiddling with his bicycle. Han Xiaodong walked over and asked curiously, "Uncle Yi, is the bicycle broken?"

Yi Zhonghai looked up at him and said with a smile: "The chain is a little loose, I was just about to tighten it."

"Let me help you. I have some experience in this." Han Xiaodong volunteered.

"Okay, young man, then I'll trouble you." Yi Zhonghai stepped aside and let Han Xiaodong do it.

Han Xiaodong skillfully adjusted the bicycle chain and finished it in a short while. Yi Zhonghai tried it and nodded with satisfaction, "Not bad, good skills."

Han Xiaodong smiled and said, "No big deal. If you need any help in the future, just come to me."

Yi Zhonghai patted him on the shoulder and said, "Good boy, you have a bright future."

As time went by, Han Xiaodong's relationship with his neighbors got better and better. He found that this compound was not only a residence, but also a big family where everyone helped each other and faced life's problems together.

One day, when Han Xiaodong was helping Qin Huairu fix the faucet in the yard, Bang Geng ran over and said, "Brother Han Xiaodong, take me out to play!"

Han Xiaodong smiled and touched his head. "I'm afraid it won't work today. I have to fix this."

Qin Huairu smiled and said, "Han Xiaodong, don't worry about this. Take Banggeng out to play first. There's no rush for this faucet."

Han Xiaodong hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded and agreed. He took Banggeng to a nearby park and taught him how to fly a kite.

"Brother Han Xiaodong, you are so awesome!" Banggeng looked at the kite flying high with admiration in his eyes.

Han Xiaodong smiled and said, "It's nothing. As long as you work hard, you can do it."

When they returned to the yard, it was already late. Han Xiaodong and Banggeng returned to Qin Huairu's home together.

"Sister Qin, we had a lot of fun today." Han Xiaodong said with a smile.

"Thank you, Han Xiaodong." Qin Huairu said gratefully, "We are so lucky to have someone like you."

Han Xiaodong shook his head. "Sister Qin, don't say that. We are all family."

One night, there was a sudden noise in the yard. Han Xiaodong walked out of the house and found that Liu Haizhong and Jia Zhang were arguing.

"What do you mean? Why do you say that my child is not a good student?" Jia Zhang shouted angrily.

"Look at Banggeng running around outside all day. What can he learn?" Liu Haizhong was not to be outdone.

Han Xiaodong hurried over and said, "Uncle Liu, Aunt Jia, please talk it over nicely. Don't argue."

Jia Zhang glared at Han Xiaodong and said, "Little Han Xiaodong, don't meddle in our family's affairs!"

Liu Haizhong sighed, "Little Han Xiaodong, I don't mean to quarrel, it's just that Banggeng has been too disobedient recently."

Han Xiaodong looked at Banggeng, who lowered his head with a wronged look on his face. Han Xiaodong walked over and squatted down, "Banggeng, tell me the truth, did you do something you shouldn't have done?"

Bang Geng raised his head, tears in his eyes, "Brother Han Xiaodong, I didn't do anything bad. I just wanted to go fishing by the river, but I fell."

Han Xiaodong patted his shoulder and said, "It's okay, just be more careful next time."

Jia Zhang sighed, "You see, this child just won't listen."

Han Xiaodong turned to Liu Haizhong and said, "Uncle Liu, it's normal for children to be playful. We should give them more guidance."

Liu Haizhong nodded, "You are right, little Han Xiaodong."

After some mediation, the conflict was finally resolved. Han Xiaodong breathed a sigh of relief and thought to himself that neighbors need more understanding and tolerance.

The next day, Han Xiaodong was busy in the factory all day and returned to the yard very late. As soon as he entered the yard, he saw Yan Jiecheng waiting for him at the door.

"Uncle Jie Cheng, why haven't you slept yet?" Han Xiaodong was a little surprised.

"I'm waiting for you. I have something to discuss with you." Yan Jiecheng said with a smile.

Han Xiaodong nodded. "What's the matter? Please tell me."

Yan Jiecheng pulled him aside and whispered, "The children in our courtyard have nowhere to go after school. I want to organize a class to teach them some knowledge."

Han Xiaodong's eyes lit up, "That's a good idea, I was thinking the same thing."

"It's settled then. We'll go discuss it with everyone tomorrow." Yan Jiecheng patted Han Xiaodong on the shoulder.

The next night, Han Xiaodong and Yan Jiecheng gathered everyone in the yard. Yan Jiecheng spoke first: "Everyone, I called you here today to discuss something."

Qin Huairu asked curiously, "What's the matter, Uncle Jie Cheng?"

"We want to set up a study class so that the children have a place to study after school and reduce the time they spend running around outside," Yan Jiecheng explained.

"That's a good idea!" Liu Haizhong was the first to agree, "My child just needs it."

"I support that, too." Qin Huairu nodded. "It's better for the children to have a place to study than to run around outside."

Although Jia Zhang was a little hesitant, she finally agreed, "Since everyone agrees, I have no objection."

In this way, the study class was successfully opened under the organization of Han Xiaodong and Yan Jiecheng. Every day after school, the children would gather in the study class and listen carefully. Han Xiaodong was responsible for teaching mathematics and Chinese, while Yan Jiecheng was responsible for history and geography. The children learned a lot of knowledge here and made remarkable progress.

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