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Zhou Dong nodded: "Okay, Brother Liu, no matter what decision you make, I will support you."

Zhou Dong took over the responsibility of the restaurant and continued to run this small restaurant full of their hard work. He knew that this was not only a career, but also a rare friendship and trust. He found his own direction in the busyness and also experienced satisfaction in ordinary life.

However, Zhou Dong's resentment towards Xu Damao did not dissipate. He thought that he could not let Xu Damao off so easily. Although the matter had been clarified, Xu Damao's behavior was really unforgivable to him.

One day, Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu met in the yard. Qin Huairu asked with concern: "Yuzhu, you seem to be a little worried recently. Are you still worried about Xu Damao?"

Zhou Dong smiled bitterly and said, "Sister Huairu, to be honest, I am really angry about Xu Damao's behavior. Although the matter has been clarified, it is really hard for me to let it go that he framed us like this."

Qin Huairu nodded: "I understand your feelings. Xu Damao's behavior is indeed abominable, but we can't let resentment affect our lives."

Zhou Dong pondered for a moment, and suddenly a firmness flashed in his eyes: "Sister Huairu, you are right, but some things can't just be let go. I decided to take some measures to make Xu Damao pay the price for his actions."

Qin Huairu was slightly stunned: "What are you going to do?"

Zhou Dong smiled and said, "I have a plan, but I need your help. Together, we can expose Xu Damao's true identity."

Qin Huairu hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded: "Okay, Yuzhu, I believe you. Let's work hard together."

That night, Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu discussed the detailed plan and decided to make Xu Damao suffer the consequences through a series of clever arrangements.

First, they decided to start with Xu Damao's daily life. Zhou Dong found out about Xu Damao's whereabouts through some friends and learned that he had recently become addicted to a new gambling activity and often went to a hidden casino. Zhou Dong decided to take advantage of this and trap Xu Damao in his own trap.

A few days later, Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu met in a restaurant, and Qin Huairu brought some important information: "Yuzhu, I heard that Xu Damao lost a lot of money in the casino recently, and he is in urgent need of money to pay off his debts."

Zhou Dong nodded: "This is our chance. We can set up a trap and let him jump into it himself."

After discussing it, they decided to arrange a "God-given opportunity" scam. Zhou Dong, through a friend, pretended to be a "big boss" and approached Xu Damao in the name of investment. A few days later, Zhou Dong's friend successfully met with Xu Damao and expressed his willingness to invest in his "business".

When Xu Damao heard about the investment opportunity, his eyes immediately lit up. He was in urgent need of funds, and this "investment" was a gift from heaven for him. He accepted the "boss's" invitation without any doubt and prepared to discuss the cooperation in detail.

That evening, Zhou Dong arranged an "investment meeting" in a secret room. Xu Damao arrived at the scene with great anticipation and saw that the "boss" had been waiting for a long time. After they exchanged pleasantries, the "boss" went straight to the point: "Mr. Xu, I am very interested in your business, but I need more guarantees. What kind of guarantees can you provide?"

Xu Damao said hurriedly: "Don't worry, I can guarantee the safety of funds and the return of profits. As long as you can invest, I am willing to provide any guarantee."

The "boss" smiled and said, "Okay, since you are so sincere, we can talk about the specific details."

They began to discuss the cooperation plan in detail. Xu Damao was completely unaware that this was actually an elaborate scam. Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu watched quietly from the side. Everything was under their control.

A few days later, Xu Damao received a "cooperation contract" that stated the specific investment amount and conditions. He signed the contract eagerly and prepared a large sum of money as "start-up capital" according to the "boss's" requirements. He had no idea that this money would become the key to his own failure.

Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu arranged an "emergency" according to the plan. That night, Xu Damao came to the agreed location with a large sum of money and prepared to hand it over to the "boss". Just when he was complacently thinking that he was about to make a fortune, a group of "police" suddenly broke in, announced that the scene was an illegal transaction, and arrested Xu Damao and the "boss" together.

Xu Damao was stunned, not knowing what was going on. He shouted in panic: "This is impossible! I'm here to invest, not to commit a crime!"

The "policeman" sneered, "Do you think we don't know? We have been following you for a long time. This time we have sufficient evidence. You can't clear yourself of the charges!"

Xu Damao was taken away, Zhou Dong and Qin Huairu were watching secretly, everything was under their control. Xu Damao was put in the detention center, and he finally realized that he had been trapped, but it was too late.

A few days later, Zhou Dong received a call. A familiar voice came from the other end of the phone: "Master He, this is Li Wenbo, I have good news for you!"

Zhou Dong was stunned and asked quickly: "Manager Li, what's the good news?"

Li Wenbo said excitedly: "Master He, our fast food project has finally succeeded! The market response is very good, and the orders are coming in continuously!"

After hearing this, Zhou Dong was delighted: "That's great, Manager Li, thank you for your support and help all the time."

Li Wenbo smiled and said, "This is the result of everyone's joint efforts. Master He, you are the soul of this project. Without you, we would not have achieved such great success."

Zhou Dong said gratefully: "Manager Li, I feel very honored to work with you. I hope we can continue to cooperate and make the project better."

Li Wenbo nodded: "Of course, we are also planning to expand the market, I hope you can give us more suggestions."

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Dong felt a sense of accomplishment. He knew that the road ahead was still long, but as long as he persisted in his beliefs and worked hard, he would be able to realize more dreams.

Zhou Dong not only achieved success in his work, but also had a more fulfilling personal life. He often returned to the restaurant to chat with Liu Guoqing about their recent situation and share their experiences.

One day, Zhou Dong was chatting with Liu Guoqing in a small restaurant, and Liu Guoqing suddenly said, "Yuzhu, there is something I have never told you. I am going to hand over the restaurant business to you and pursue other dreams on my own."

Zhou Dong was stunned and asked hurriedly: "Brother Liu, what's wrong with you? Why did you suddenly make this decision?"

Liu Guoqing smiled and said, "Yuzhu, your new restaurant is doing so well. The restaurant's business cannot do without you. I think I should try something new and can't stay here forever."

Zhou Dong pondered for a moment and said, "Brother Liu, I respect your decision. However, the restaurant has always been our common business, and I hope you can stay."

Liu Guoqing smiled and said, "Yuzhu, don't worry, I won't leave too far. I just want to change the environment and try some new challenges."

Zhou Dong nodded: "Okay, Brother Liu, no matter what decision you make, I will support you."

From that day on, Liu Guoqing gradually reduced his working hours at the restaurant and devoted more energy to other projects, while Zhou Dong devoted himself to the operation of the restaurant, not only maintaining the restaurant's business, but also constantly innovating and attracting more customers.

A few months later, Xu Damao was released. He returned to the courtyard in a state of despair, and faced with the strange looks from his neighbors, he felt ashamed. Zhou Dong looked at him coldly, with a complex emotion in his heart.

Xu Damao walked up to Zhou Dong dejectedly and whispered, "Master He, I know I was wrong, please forgive me."

Zhou Dong took a deep breath and said calmly: "Xu Damao, I can forgive you, but the premise is that you must sincerely repent and stop doing things that hurt others."

Xu Damao nodded: "I will definitely turn over a new leaf and become a new person."

Zhou Dong patted his shoulder: "Okay, I hope you can do it."

Zhou Dong put away the complicated emotions in his heart and continued to devote his energy to the operation of the restaurant. Although he had forgiven Xu Damao, the anger in his heart had not completely dissipated. Life went on, and the peaceful days in the courtyard passed quietly like flowing water.

On this day, in the evening, a group of people gathered in the courtyard again. Everyone sat together and chatted about daily trivial matters. Qin Huairu walked to Zhou Dong and whispered, "Yuzhu, are you really going to let Xu Damao go like this?"

Zhou Dong smiled slightly: "Sister Huairu, let the past be the past. We can't always live in hatred, we have to look forward."

Qin Huairu nodded and smiled approvingly: "You are right, Yuzhu. In fact, I always think that you are a kind-hearted person who is willing to give for everyone."

Zhou Dong smiled faintly and changed the subject: "Sister Huairu, how are the children doing recently?"

Qin Huairu sighed: "The children are fine, but they have been having a hard time studying recently. I have to spend more time with them."

Zhou Dong said with concern: "Sister Huairu, if you need any help, just let me know. My work is a little easier now, and I will definitely help wherever I can."

Qin Huairu said gratefully: "Thank you, Yuzhu. We are so lucky to have a friend like you."

As he was talking, Liu Guoqing came over with a few bottles of beer in his hands. He smiled and said, "Yuzhu, Sister Huairu, come and have a drink and relax."

The three of them sat in a corner of the courtyard, drinking beer and chatting. Liu Guoqing suddenly said, "Yuzhu, our restaurant's business has been getting better and better recently. Have you ever considered opening another branch?"

Zhou Dong thought for a moment, nodded and said: "Brother Liu, I actually have the same idea. However, I always feel that my ability is limited and I am afraid that I can't do it well."