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As soon as Jia Zhang saw Zhou Dong, she started crying loudly, "Zhou Dong, you have to help me! Huairu hit me with her electric bike, and my old bones are about to fall apart!"

"Sister Huairu, what happened to you? How did you bump into the old lady?" Zhou Dong turned and asked Qin Huairu.

Qin Huairu's face was filled with guilt. "Zhou Dong, it's my fault. I just learned how to ride an electric bike and accidentally made a mistake in operating it, and I hit the old lady. I know I was wrong and I'm willing to compensate, but she refused to accept it no matter what."

Zhou Dong took a deep breath and turned to Jia Zhang. "Auntie, Sister Huairu has admitted her mistake and is willing to compensate. How about this? We'll take you to the hospital for a checkup first. Once we're sure you're okay, we can discuss compensation later, okay?"

"No! I won't go to the hospital. I'll stay here. If you don't compensate me, I won't get up!" Jia Zhang said stubbornly.

The neighbors who were watching the scene were talking about it. Some of them urged Jia Zhang to get up, while others just stood aside and watched. Yan Bugui came forward and tried to persuade her, "Auntie, it's not a good idea for you to lie down like this. Go to the hospital for a checkup first. It will be good for you and everyone else."

"I won't go!" Jia Zhang still insisted, "My old bones can't be cured by the hospital. Huairu hit me with her electric bike, she has to pay for it!"

At this time, the deaf old lady came over. Although her ears were not working well, her eyes were sharp. Seeing this scene, she frowned and said, "What are you doing? You made such a mess of a good day."

"Grandma, Sister Huairu accidentally bumped into Jia Zhang, and now she is lying on the ground and can't get up." Zhou Dong explained patiently.

"Alas, we are all neighbors, why make such a fuss?" The deaf old lady sighed, "Huai Ru, it's not easy for you, Auntie. You are old and if something happens, you have to go to the hospital."

"Yes, the old lady is right." Liu Haizhong also quickly agreed, "Auntie, please get up first. Let's go to the hospital for a check-up. We can solve any problems later."

Jia Zhang looked around and seemed to feel a little isolated, but she still sat on the ground stubbornly, "I don't care, Huairu has to compensate me anyway!"

"How about this, Auntie." Zhou Dong thought for a moment and suggested, "You get up first, and we'll go to the hospital for a checkup together. I'll pay for it. If there's anything wrong, Sister Huairu will definitely compensate you. If there's nothing wrong, we won't let you suffer any loss, okay?"

Jia Zhang hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded, "Okay, let's go to the hospital first. But you have to keep your word!"

"Of course it counts." Zhou Dong helped Jia Zhang up, "Come, let's go together."

Qin Huairu apologized and followed Zhou Dong and Jia Zhang to the hospital. The neighbors in the yard also breathed a sigh of relief and dispersed. Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu whispered, "This Jia Zhang is really difficult to deal with. Fortunately, Zhou Dong is here, otherwise I really don't know what to do."

At the hospital, the doctor carefully examined Jia Zhang's body and found that she was not seriously injured, just some skin injuries. The doctor prescribed some medicine and told her to rest, and Jia Zhang was relieved.

"Did you hear that? The doctor said I'm fine, but I'm still injured." Jia Zhang sat on a bench in the hospital and said dissatisfiedly, "Huai Ru, you have to take responsibility for this."

"I'm sorry, Auntie. It's all my fault." Qin Huairu apologized sincerely, "I'm willing to compensate you. Just tell me the amount."

Jia Zhang frowned, "You have to pay compensation, but I can't blackmail you. How about this, you pay me for my medical expenses and lost wages, a total of fifty yuan."

Qin Huairu was stunned for a moment. This amount was not small for her, but she still nodded in agreement, "Okay, Auntie, I'll compensate you fifty yuan."

"Okay, I won't say any more. Let's solve this matter." Seeing Qin Huairu agreed, Jia Zhang nodded with satisfaction.

Back in the courtyard, Zhou Dong told everyone what had happened, and everyone expressed appreciation for Qin Huairu's attitude.

"Huai Ru, you are really responsible for handling this matter like this." Yi Zhonghai said, "Although I lost money, the relationship between the neighbors is harmonious, so it's worth it."

"Yes, Sister Huairu, you were wronged, but you handled it properly." Zhou Dong also agreed, "In the future, when we ride electric bikes, we must pay attention to safety to avoid similar things from happening."

"Thank you for your understanding." Qin Huairu said gratefully, "I will be more careful in the future and will not let this happen again."

Life in the courtyard returned to normal, and Zhou Dong continued to be busy with the shared electric vehicles and solar energy projects. One day, Yan Bugui found Zhou Dong and said mysteriously, "Zhou Dong, I have good news for you."

"What good news?" Zhou Dong asked curiously.

"The community is planning to hold a science and technology innovation competition to encourage residents to come up with innovative projects. Your shared electric car and solar energy plan fully meets the requirements," Yan Bugui said excitedly. "You can sign up and maybe win a prize!"

Zhou Dong was also very excited after hearing this, "Really? That's great, I must participate."

Zhou Dong quickly prepared materials and signed up for the community's science and technology innovation competition. On the day of the competition, Zhou Dong took his project model and materials to the display stand. He introduced the shared electric vehicle and solar energy plan in detail, and described the project's concept, implementation process, and achievements.

The judges and audiences in the audience listened with great interest and exclaimed in admiration from time to time. After the competition, the judges spoke highly of Zhou Dong's project and decided to award him the first prize.

Zhou Dong returned to the courtyard with the trophy, and everyone came forward to congratulate him.

"Zhou Dong, you are so proud of us!" Qin Huairu said excitedly, "You have not only helped us improve our lives, but also brought honor to the community."

"Sister Huairu, this is all thanks to everyone." Zhou Dong said modestly, "Without your support, these projects would not have been successful."

"Zhou Dong, it's great that your project has received such high praise." Yan Jiecheng also smiled, "Our life in the courtyard is getting better and better because of you."

"If we work together, our lives will get better and better." Zhou Dong said with a smile, "There are still many things to do in the future. Please continue to support me and we will work together to make these projects better."

With the support and help of his neighbors, Zhou Dong's project gradually expanded, not only promoted in the courtyard, but also attracted the attention of the community and the municipal government. They decided to promote the shared electric vehicle and solar energy projects throughout the city to bring convenience and benefits to more residents.

One day, Zhou Dong was busy in the yard when he suddenly received a phone call. A strange voice came from the other end of the phone, "Hello, is this Mr. Zhou Dong?"

"Yes, I am." Zhou Dong replied.

"I'm from the city government's science and technology promotion department. We're very interested in your project and would like to learn more about it." The other party said, "Can you come to our office?"

"Of course." Zhou Dong agreed, "I'm happy to discuss this with you."

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Dong was excited. He knew that this was a bigger opportunity. Before going to the municipal government office, Zhou Dong specially sorted out all the project information to ensure that there were no omissions.

In the city government's conference room, Zhou Dong introduced his shared electric vehicle and solar energy project in detail. The city government officials highly appreciated his project and decided to promote it citywide.

Zhou Dong returned to the courtyard and told everyone the good news. Everyone was proud and happy for him.

"Zhou Dong, you are so great!" Qin Huairu said excitedly.

Zhou Dong showed no emotional change and insisted on paying compensation.

Zhou Dong returned to the courtyard and saw that the neighbors were gathered in the middle of the courtyard. The atmosphere seemed a little tense. Qin Huairu stood aside, looking depressed, while Jia Zhang was sitting on the ground, crying and shouting. Zhou Dong walked up and asked what happened.

"Sister Huairu, what's going on?" Zhou Dong asked with concern.

Qin Huairu lowered her head, her voice trembling, "Zhou Dong, today I went out to buy groceries on my electric bike and accidentally bumped into Jia Zhangshi. Bang Geng hit me on his electric bike, he has to pay for it!"

Zhou Dong saw this and made up his mind. He turned and walked towards the street office to find the person in charge, Mr. Li.

"Uncle Li, I'm Zhou Dong from Siheyuan. I need your help with something." Zhou Dong said.

When Mr. Li heard it was Zhou Dong, he immediately expressed his concern: "Zhou Dong, what's the matter? Tell me."

"It's like this. Banggeng from our yard accidentally hit Jia Zhang while riding my electric bike. The old lady is now lying on the ground and wants us to compensate her. I think this matter needs to be handled fairly, otherwise it will be hard for everyone." Zhou Dong explained.

Uncle Li nodded: "I understand. We have dealt with this situation several times and it is indeed difficult to handle. Let's go and take a look."

When Uncle Li returned to the courtyard, he saw Jia Zhang still sitting on the ground, surrounded by neighbors who were watching the fun. Uncle Li walked up to her and said in a loud voice, "Auntie, what are you doing? We are all neighbors. We should talk things over. Lying on the ground is not a good idea."

As soon as Jia Zhang saw Uncle Li, she started crying: "Uncle Li, you have to help me! Bang Geng hit me with his electric bike, and my old bones are about to fall apart!"

Uncle Li waved his hands and said, "Okay, okay, Auntie, get up first, and let's talk it over. It's not a good idea for you to lie down like this."

Jia Zhang still didn't move, "No, I won't get up unless they compensate me!"

Seeing this, Zhou Dong calmly said to Uncle Li, "Uncle Li, if Aunt Jia insists on not getting up without compensation, then this matter must be handled according to the rules. Bang Geng is already a big kid, if he continues to disobey discipline, we can only send him to a juvenile detention center."

As soon as this was said, the neighbors were in an uproar. Jia Zhang was even more panicked when she heard it: "What? Send Banggeng to the juvenile detention center? How dare you!"

"Aunt Jia, we are doing this for your own good."