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"Master Yuzhu, your cooking skills are really great. The food is so delicious!" said a student while eating.

Zhou Dong smiled and said, "Eat more if you like it." His gaze involuntarily turned to Lin Xiaomei. She was also eating the food he cooked with a satisfied smile on her face.

"You can also try this chicken leg. I added some more seasonings. It should taste better." Zhou Dong handed a chicken leg to Lin Xiaomei.

Lin Xiaomei took the chicken leg and said with a smile: "Thank you, Master Yuzhu. Your cooking skills are really great."

Zhou Dong scratched his head a little embarrassedly, "No, no, as long as everyone likes it."

After lunch, the students played by the lake, while Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei sat aside and chatted. Lin Xiaomei asked Zhou Dong about his work and life, and Zhou Dong was also very interested in her experience in the normal school. They talked very well, as if they were friends who had known each other for a long time.

"Master Yuzhu, you work in the cafeteria and have to cook for so many people every day. It must be very hard, right?" Lin Xiaomei asked with concern.

"It's okay, you'll get used to it. I like cooking, and seeing everyone enjoying their meal makes me feel satisfied." Zhou Dong replied, with a hint of pride in his tone.

"You are such a responsible person." Lin Xiaomei said approvingly.

Their conversation lasted until the evening, when the sun gradually set over the lake and the sky was dyed orange-red. Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei walked side by side on the way home, their hearts filled with warmth and sweetness.

From that day on, Zhou Dong found himself always unconsciously looking for Lin Xiaomei. Whenever he saw her at school, his heart would beat faster. He began to go to school under the pretext of asking questions about student meals; he would also go to the playground during recess to watch her play games with the children. Gradually, their relationship became closer and closer.

One autumn afternoon, Zhou Dong plucked up his courage and asked Lin Xiaomei to go to the town's bookstore. It was an old-fashioned bookstore with a rich collection of books, and it was a place frequented by the town's educated young people. Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei lingered in the bookstore, flipping through all kinds of books one by one, from literature to history, from science to philosophy. They found a common language in the fragrance of books.

The owner of the bookstore was a kind old man who was used to seeing young people coming and going. He also had a good impression of Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei, a young couple who seemed to be a good match. He enthusiastically introduced the newly arrived books to them and told them some stories behind the books. Under the guidance of the owner, Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei found some books that they were both interested in and bought them together.

When they walked out of the bookstore, it was already late, and the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the streets, dyeing the whole town with a layer of gold. Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei walked side by side on the way home, their hearts filled with warmth and sweetness. They talked about the books they had just bought and shared their reading experiences with each other. On the small bridge in the town, Zhou Dong suddenly stopped, looked into Lin Xiaomei's eyes, and said affectionately: "Xiaomei, I feel that every moment with you is so beautiful, I...I seem to like you."

When Lin Xiaomei heard this, she was surprised, then she lowered her head shyly. After a moment, she whispered, "Yuzhu, I feel the same way." At this moment, Zhou Dong's heart was filled with indescribable joy. He reached out and gently held Lin Xiaomei's hand. They stood quietly on the bridge for a long time, feeling each other's heartbeats.

From that day on, Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei became closer. They were colleagues at school and close friends in life. They prepared lessons together, discussed teaching methods together, and participated in various school activities together. People in the town gradually began to notice the close relationship between the young couple, and everyone was happy for them.

Winter is coming. Liuquan Town is covered with a thin layer of frost, the river is frozen, and the air is filled with a cold breath. Despite this, Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei's hearts are full of warmth. They often take walks together and talk about their future plans. Zhou Dong dreams of taking Lin Xiaomei to the provincial capital one day, while Lin Xiaomei hopes to open her own bookstore in the town one day to provide children with more reading opportunities.

On a cold night, Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei were drinking tea in a teahouse in town. The teahouse was warm and the fire was blazing. They sat by the window, looking at the snow outside and talking about each other's dreams. Zhou Dong suddenly took out a small box from his pocket, which contained a simple but exquisite silver ring. He looked at Lin Xiaomei nervously and said affectionately: "Xiaomei, I know it may be a little early to say this now, but I really hope that one day we can walk into the palace of marriage together. Will you marry me?"

When Lin Xiaomei heard this, tears sparkled in her eyes. She nodded and replied with a smile, "Yuzhu, I do." They hugged each other tightly, feeling each other's warmth. On this cold winter night, their hearts were as warm as spring.

In the spring of 1971, Liuquan Town was full of vitality, the river was clear, and the willow branches were swaying. Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei's love blossomed more beautifully in this spring. They continued to work hard in school, fighting for the future of their children, and also planning for their own future. They dreamed of having a home of their own one day, a home full of books and love.

As they were working hard for the future, the town decided to hold an annual spring meeting. The meeting was hosted by several respected elders in the town. The meeting was hosted by the first uncle, and the second and third uncles sang in unison, adding a lot of fun to the meeting.

The Spring Meeting was held in the town's large square, which was decorated with a new look and colorful flags flying. The town's residents gathered here early, waiting for the meeting to begin. Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei also arrived early, their faces filled with expectant smiles.

An old man stood on the stage, holding a microphone, and announced the start of the meeting in a loud voice: "Dear fellow villagers, today is our Liuquan Town's annual spring meeting. I am very happy to see everyone gathered together! Today we have many wonderful programs, and I hope everyone will be happy!"

The second uncle took the microphone and added: "Yes, today's program is very rich, there are art performances, game competitions, and rich food. I hope everyone has a good time and enjoys the food!"

The third uncle smiled and said, "Don't forget, we have arranged some special activities for you to feast your eyes on!"

As soon as the words fell, cheers rang out in the square. The conference kicked off in a lively atmosphere. Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei sat in the audience, watching the performance on the stage, their hands tightly clasped together, their hearts filled with happiness.

The first program was a dance performance by the town's art troupe. The actors were dressed in gorgeous costumes and danced gracefully, winning rounds of applause. Then there was a singing performance by the children, whose tender voices were full of innocence and joy. Zhou Dong and Lin Xiaomei watched attentively and talked to each other from time to time.

"Yuzhu, look how well that little girl sings!" Lin Xiaomei said excitedly.

Zhou Dong smiled and nodded, "Yes, her voice is really beautiful. It seems that our town will have another little singer in the future."

Lin Xiaomei smiled and said, "I hope our students can have such a good opportunity to show themselves like them."

After a lively performance, it was time for the game competition. The first game was a tug-of-war competition. Zhou Dong was dragged by his neighbors to participate. He smiled and said to Lin Xiaomei, "Just wait, I will definitely win the championship."

Lin Xiaomei waved her fist encouragingly, "Come on, I believe in you!"

Zhou Dong stood in the competition team, holding the rope tightly with other players, ready to start the competition. With a whistle, the competition officially began, and both teams tried their best to pull the rope back and forth between the two teams. Zhou Dong gritted his teeth, and all the muscles in his body were tense. He could feel the strong power of the other team, but he was unwilling to give up.

Lin Xiaomei stood aside, watching the game nervously. She cheered for Zhou Dong and silently prayed that he would win. After a fierce competition, Zhou Dong's team finally won. He was sweating profusely, but a victorious smile appeared on his face.

"Yuzhu, you're awesome!" Lin Xiaomei ran over excitedly and gave him a big hug.

Zhou Dong wiped his sweat with a smile and said, "Thank you for your support. If you hadn't been there to cheer me up, I might not have made it."

The next game was a passing game, which was a game that tested teamwork. Lin Xiaomei was asked to participate. She stood in a row with other contestants and passed a small ball back to back. Zhou Dong stood by and cheered her on.

"Come on, Xiaomei! You will definitely win!" Zhou Dong shouted loudly.

Lin Xiaomei turned around and smiled at him, then focused on the game. She carefully took the ball and quickly passed it to the next player. The game was exciting, and in the end, Lin Xiaomei's team won. She ran towards Zhou Dong excitedly, and the two cheered together.

The climax of the conference was a large-scale cooking competition, which was a traditional event of the town's annual spring conference. As a famous chef in the town, Zhou Dong naturally would not miss this opportunity. He decided to participate in the competition and show his cooking skills.

Before the competition began, Zhou Dong and other contestants stood on the stage, ready to start their cooking show. An old man stepped forward and announced the rules of the competition: "For today's cooking competition, we have invited three judges, who will score based on the taste, creativity and appearance of everyone's dishes. I hope all contestants can give their best!"

Zhou Dong took a deep breath and began to prepare his dish with great concentration. He decided to make a traditional dish of fish-flavored pork shreds from his hometown, which was delicious and suitable for the competition.