It is natural for neighbors to help each other." Han Xiaodong also raised his glass and responded with a smile.

"Come on, cheers!" Qin Huairu said happily, and everyone raised their glasses to celebrate this warm moment.

After dinner, everyone chatted in the yard, the atmosphere was pleasant and harmonious. Liu Haizhong sat aside, quietly watching Han Xiaodong talking with other neighbors, and his opinion of Han Xiaodong gradually changed.

A few days later, Liu Haizhong took the initiative to find Han Xiaodong.

"Han Xiaodong, I've been doing some carpentry work at home recently. Can you help me take a look when you are free? I always feel like something is not right." Liu Haizhong said.

"Of course, Brother Liu, please take me to see it." Han Xiaodong agreed readily.

The two came to Liu Haizhong's room. Liu Haizhong pointed to a newly built wooden table and frowned and said, "Look at this table. It always feels a little unstable."

I found that the legs of the table were a little uneven, so I took out the tools and helped to fix it. Soon, the table became stable.

"Okay, Brother Liu, please take another look. It should be fine now." Han Xiaodong clapped his hands and said with a smile.

Liu Haizhong tried the table and nodded with satisfaction. "Well, it's much better now, Han Xiaodong, your craftsmanship is really good."

These are just small things." Han Xiaodong said modestly.

Liu Haizhong's attitude towards Han Xiaodong gradually changed. He began to chat with Han Xiaodong and sometimes asked him about some life problems. Han Xiaodong was also happy to help. Gradually, the gap between the two disappeared and they became like real neighbors and friends.

Han Xiaodong and Liu Haizhong were drinking tea and chatting in the yard.

"Han Xiaodong, I never thought that you are so young and have such a good heart and skills." Liu Haizhong exclaimed.

"Brother Liu, thank you for the compliment. I just hope that everyone can live in harmony." Han Xiaodong smiled.

"You've done a great job. The atmosphere in the courtyard is much better than before." Liu Haizhong nodded in agreement. "By the way, I heard that you've been helping Sister Qin's children with their homework recently. You've been working so hard."

"It's not hard. The kids are smart and learn quickly," said Han Xiaodong. "In fact, I really like teaching them. I'm happy to see them improve."

. " There was a hint of admiration in Liu Haizhong's eyes.

It’s what we should do.” Han Xiaodong said.

As they were chatting, Qin Huairu came over with the children.

Qin Huairu asked with a smile.

"Nothing, just chatting about family matters." Han Xiaodong replied with a smile.

"Sister Qin, how are the children doing in their studies today?" Liu Haizhong asked with concern.

The eldest brother even received a certificate of honor today." Qin Huairu said happily.

The children are really doing well." Han Xiaodong was also happy for them.

As the sky darkened, people gradually dispersed, and the courtyard returned to peace. He knew that he had gradually integrated into this compound and became a person that everyone trusted and relied on.

Late at night, thinking about what happened during the day, he knew that this was just the beginning and there would be many challenges and opportunities waiting for him in the future. But he was not afraid because he had a firm heart and a group of friends and neighbors who supported him.

The next day, Han Xiaodong got up early and ran into Liu Haizhong as soon as he went out.

"Han Xiaodong, why are you going out so early today?" Liu Haizhong asked.

"Yes, there are some important things at the mine today, so I have to go early." Han Xiaodong replied.

"Then be careful on your way, and we'll have dinner together when you come back in the evening," Liu Haizhong said.

"Okay, Brother Liu, see you tonight." Han Xiaodong nodded and walked out of the yard.

After a busy day at work, he saw the lights in the yard were on and everyone was preparing dinner. Liu Haizhong greeted him warmly: "Han Xiaodong, come over quickly. We have prepared a table of delicious food today. Let's eat together."

He knew that these dishes were not just food, but also a token of his neighbors’ trust and gratitude towards him.

"Thank you everyone for your warm hospitality." Han Xiaodong said with emotion.

"Han Xiaodong, you have done so much for us, and this is what you deserve."

In the evening, the atmosphere in the courtyard was as lively as ever, with children's laughter and the clatter of pots and pans coming from the yard. Han Xiaodong finished his day's work and was about to go back to the house to wash up when he suddenly heard a fierce quarrel coming from Jia Dongxu's house. He felt nervous and walked closer to listen.

"You only work all day and don't care about anything at home! Have you ever thought about the children going to school?" Jia Dongxu's wife Li Dahong shouted angrily.

"Isn't it for this family that I work so hard? Do you think I am willing to work overtime every day?" Jia Dongxu's voice was full of fatigue and helplessness.

Han Xiaodong knocked on the door and asked cautiously: "Brother Dongxu, sister-in-law, do you need any help?"

The door was opened. Li Dahong still had tears on her face. When she saw Han Xiaodong, she calmed down a little and said, "Han Xiaodong, come in. We are fine. It's just some family matters."

Seeing Jia Dongxu sitting on the sofa with his head buried in his hands, looking very tired, he knew that such a quarrel would not do any good to their family, so he decided to try to mediate.

Jia Dongxu raised his head and looked at Han Xiaodong, his eyes full of helplessness: "Han Xiaodong, why do I work so hard every day? Isn't it for this family?"

"I know you're working hard, Brother Dongxu, but you also need to pay more attention to things at home. It's not easy for my sister-in-law to be alone." Han Xiaodong advised patiently.

Li Dahong burst into tears again after hearing this: "Han Xiaodong, you don't know how exhausted I am these days. The children's affairs and the family affairs are all on me alone."

"Sister-in-law, I understand how you feel. Brother Dongxu, you also need to understand your sister-in-law's hard work. Family is the responsibility of both of us, and we need to support each other." Han Xiaodong said.

Jia Dongxu was silent for a while, then whispered, "I understand, Dahong, I will help more in the future, and we will face it together."

Li Dahong nodded and sobbed, "Let's all calm down. Han Xiaodong, thank you."

If you need anything, just come to me." Han Xiaodong replied with a smile.

Han Xiaodong found that the relationship between Jia Dongxu and Li Dahong was gradually improving. Jia Dongxu began to take the initiative to do some housework, and Li Dahong also smiled more.

Han Xiaodong was sitting in the yard repairing an old bicycle. Jia Dongxu walked over with a smile on his face.

"Han Xiaodong, have you finished the work at the mine today?" "Yes, I'm done. Brother Dongxu, your family has been very harmonious recently. I'm really happy for you." Han Xiaodong said with a smile.

"Yes, thanks to your advice that day, Dahong and I are much better now." Jia Dongxu said gratefully.

"The family will be harmonious only when everyone understands each other," said Han Xiaodong.

Jia Dongxu nodded and sat next to Han Xiaodong.

"Han Xiaodong, have you ever thought about what you want to do in the future?" Jia Dongxu suddenly asked.

"Starting a business is not easy, but I believe you will succeed." Jia Dongxu patted Han Xiaodong on the shoulder and said, "If you need any help, just come to me."

In the courtyard of the Siheyuan, the laughter and sounds of children chasing and playing often echoed in the air. However, among these children, Banggeng always stood out. He was lively and active, but he always caused trouble and brought a lot of trouble to the adults in the courtyard.

One evening, Han Xiaodong had just come back from get off work at the coal mine and was about to go back to the house to wash up when he heard a quarrel in the yard. He walked over quickly and found Banggeng fighting with a neighbor's child. The child's mother, Aunt Zhang, was so angry that her face turned red and her neck was thick.

"Banggeng, you're causing trouble again! What are you fighting about today?" Aunt Zhang said angrily.

Bang Geng retorted unconvincedly: "He scolded me first, so I hit him!"

He quickly stepped forward, pulled Banggeng and the child apart, and said gently, "Everyone calm down, talk it out if you have anything to say, don't use violence."

Aunt Zhang stamped her feet in anger: "Han Xiaodong, please judge for yourself, how can this child be so ignorant and always cause trouble!"

He whispered, "Bang Geng, apologize to Aunt Zhang. We are all neighbors, so don't quarrel."

Obviously he was somewhat reluctant, but after Han Xiaodong's persuasion, he reluctantly said, "I'm sorry, it's my fault."

Aunt Zhang sighed and turned away. Han Xiaodong looked at Banggeng and said earnestly, "Banggeng, you need to learn how to control your emotions and stop getting into trouble all the time."

Banggeng lowered his head and said nothing, with a trace of regret in his eyes. Han Xiaodong knew that Banggeng just lacked some correct guidance and care.

A few days later, Han Xiaodong heard a quarrel in the yard again. It turned out that Banggeng had a dispute with the neighbor's children again. This time, Han Xiaodong decided to take a different approach.

"Banggeng, come here and let's talk." Han Xiaodong pulled Banggeng aside and said gently.

Bang Geng reluctantly followed Han Xiaodong to the side, looking unhappy: "Brother Han Xiaodong, what are you going to say to me again?"

Han Xiaodong smiled and said, "Bang Geng, I don't mean to criticize you. I know you are actually a good kid, but sometimes you don't know how to deal with your emotions."

There was a hint of confusion in his eyes: "But I just feel that others are always targeting me, and I can't stand it."

"I understand how you feel, but sometimes we need to learn to think from other people's perspectives and understand their standpoints." Han Xiaodong explained patiently, "If you can learn to control your emotions and think more about others, everyone will like you."

Banggeng lowered his head and thought for a while, and seemed to understand what Han Xiaodong said. He nodded and said, "Brother Han Xiaodong, I will try to change it."

Han Xiaodong smiled with relief and patted Banggeng on the shoulder: "Good boy, I believe you can do it."

Since then, Bang Geng's behavior has improved. Although he still gets into trouble occasionally, he has begun to learn to control his emotions and no longer gets into trouble easily. Han Xiaodong also often talks with him and gives him some correct guidance.

That’s great, Bang Geng, you’re awesome!”

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