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"Come, try my cooking." Zhou Dong handed the bowl to Xiao Liu with a smile.

Xiao Liu picked up a piece of food with chopsticks, took a bite, and praised it highly: "It's so delicious! Brother Yuzhu, you are really a great cook."

Zhou Dong smiled and sighed in his heart that although life is hard, as long as you have a kind heart, you can find the taste of happiness in the ordinary.

After lunch, Zhou Dong and Xiao Liu strolled around the courtyard together. The courtyard was full of traces of life, and old photos hung on the walls, recording the past.

"Look, this is a photo of me when I was a child." Zhou Dong pointed to a photo on the wall and said with a smile.

In the photo, Zhou Dong is sitting upright on a small stool, surrounded by a group of naughty friends.

"Haha, you were such a good kid when you were little." Xiao Liu smiled and patted Zhou Dong's shoulder.

Zhou Dong smiled, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. Although the memories of his childhood were already blurred, that innocent time would remain in his heart forever.

As the sun sets, a rosy glow appears in the sky, and life in the courtyard gradually becomes quiet. Zhou Dong and Xiao Liu sit in the courtyard, drinking tea and chatting.

"You know, I've been wondering recently what the purpose of life is?" Zhou Dong suddenly asked.

Xiao Liu pursed his lips, thought for a moment and then said: "Perhaps, life is a practice. We should try our best to be kind, work hard to live, and then wait for that true happiness."

Zhou Dong nodded, and a glimmer of enlightenment came to his mind. Perhaps, life does not need too many gorgeous appearances, but to experience every bit of life with a kind heart.

As night fell, the starry sky twinkled, and the lights in the courtyard gradually dimmed. Zhou Dong leaned on the stone bench in the yard, closed his eyes, and felt the warmth and happiness in this ordinary life.

In an inconspicuous corner of Beijing, there is a factory called the Third Steel Rolling Mill. With tall chimneys and roaring machines, it is a place full of sweat and labor. In the canteen of this factory, there is a chef named Zhou Dong, also known as Sha Zhu.

In the morning, the first ray of sunlight shines into the cafeteria through the factory window, awakening the sleeping kitchen. Zhou Dong, dressed in a white chef's uniform, looks neat and clean, and is busy preparing breakfast.

"Brother Shazhu, good morning!" A factory worker walked into the cafeteria and greeted him happily.

Zhou Dong turned his head and showed a kind smile: "Good morning, Lao Wang! Breakfast will be ready soon."

Lao Wang is a frequent visitor here and comes to the cafeteria for breakfast every day. He praises Zhou Dong's cooking skills and thinks he is the best chef in the entire factory.

Zhou Dong wiped his hands gently, cooking a delicious breakfast while chatting with Lao Wang. They talked about the latest developments in the factory and the ups and downs of life, as if this morning belonged to the two of them.

The breakfast period passed quickly, and Zhou Dong and Lao Wang cleaned up the tableware and began to prepare lunch.

"Brother Shazhu, your cooking skills are incredible!" Lao Wang exclaimed, "Every dish is so delicious, it's simply a work of art!"

Zhou Dong smiled modestly and said nothing. He just silently enjoyed the recognition from others, and a sense of satisfaction surged in his heart.

At noon, workers came to the canteen one after another and lined up to have lunch. Zhou Dong stood in the kitchen, busy as he was, skillfully operating various kitchen utensils, constantly stirring the ingredients in the pot, and delicious dishes were soon served on the table.

"Brother Shazhu, your cooking skills are amazing!" A worker finished his lunch, patted his stomach with satisfaction and exclaimed.

Zhou Dong smiled and nodded without saying anything. He just silently responded to every compliment, his heart filled with pride and satisfaction in his work.

After lunch, Zhou Dong began to clean up the kitchen, wiping the range hood and arranging the kitchen utensils in a neat and orderly manner.

"Brother Shazhu, I need your help with something." A voice suddenly sounded behind him.

Zhou Dong turned his head and saw a young worker standing at the door with an anxious expression.

"What's wrong, Xiao Zhang? What's the matter?" Zhou Dong asked with concern.

Xiao Zhang said in a panic, "I have something urgent to do this afternoon, but I haven't finished my lunch yet. Could you please save a portion for me?"

Zhou Dong nodded and said with a smile: "No problem, go ahead, I'll save you a delicious lunch."

After hearing this, Xiao Zhang felt relieved. After thanking Zhou Dong, he left the cafeteria in a hurry.

Zhou Dong looked at Xiao Zhang's back, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. As a chef in the canteen, he not only has to cook delicious food, but also warm everyone's heart with his kindness and care.

In the afternoon, the work in the factory gradually entered its peak period. Zhou Dong stood in the canteen kitchen, preparing afternoon tea while silently waiting for Xiao Zhang's return.

After a busy day, it was finally time to get off work. The workers finished their day's work one after another and came to the canteen to enjoy afternoon tea.

"Brother Shazhu, your snacks are so delicious!" A worker said with satisfaction while eating the snacks.

At the entrance of the cafeteria, the dim moonlight sprinkled on the ground, reflecting Zhou Dong's tired but satisfied smile. He looked up at the sky, feeling the coolness of the night breeze blowing across his face.

"Brother Shazhu, thank you for your hard work today." A familiar voice broke the tranquility of the night.

Zhou Dong turned around and saw the cafeteria manager Lao Li standing next to him, looking at him with gratitude.

"No, Lao Li, this is my job." Zhou Dong said with a smile.

Old Li patted Zhou Dong on the shoulder and said with emotion: "Alas, if everyone could be as dedicated as you, the world would not be so complicated."

Zhou Dong smiled slightly and said nothing. He knew that everyone in life had their own responsibilities and missions, and he wanted to use his cooking skills and kindness to bring a touch of warmth and beauty to this small canteen.

As the night deepened, the lights in the cafeteria gradually went out, leaving only a faint light flickering. Zhou Dong leaned against the door, closed his eyes, and immersed himself in the quiet night.

Suddenly, a dull sound broke the silence of the night, as if it came from far away.

"Oh!"

Zhou Dong opened his eyes and looked towards the direction of the sound alertly. He immediately realized that there was an accident in the factory and someone needed help.

Without thinking, Zhou Dong immediately ran to where the sound came from. He crossed the empty factory area and ran to the accident scene with only one thought in his mind, which was to rescue the trapped people as soon as possible.

When he arrived at the scene, Zhou Dong saw a truck overturned on the side of the road, with the driver trapped in the cab. Flames were blazing next to the truck, forming a terrifying sea of ​​fire.

"Hurry, someone is trapped inside!" a worker shouted anxiously.

Zhou Dong did not hesitate, he quickly ran to the side of the truck, ready to rescue. The flames were burning around him, and the hot breath was suffocating, but Zhou Dong did not retreat, he rushed into the sea of ​​fire without hesitation.

"Cough cough cough!" The driver's cry for help was heard from the flames.

Zhou Dong immediately looked closely and found that the driver was stuck in the cab and couldn't move. He rushed forward without hesitation and used all his strength to drag the driver out of the car.

"Let's go!" Zhou Dong shouted loudly, dragging the driver and running towards a safe area.

The flames were burning behind them, and the heat wave was coming towards them, as if it was going to swallow them up. But Zhou Dong was not afraid. He managed to drag the driver out of the fire despite the scorching heat.

"Thank you for saving my life!" The driver looked at Zhou Dong with tears on his face.

Zhou Dong smiled and said nothing. He just silently helped the driver lie down in a safe place, then turned and left the scene.

It was already late at night when he returned to the cafeteria. Zhou Dong sat quietly on the chair, thinking back to the scenes just now. He knew that although he was ordinary, as long as he worked hard, he could create his own light in life.

There are several families living in the compound where Zhou Dong lives, and each family has its own story and life. The people in the compound live a simple but fulfilling life, helping each other and spending every day together.

One day, Zhou Dong was wandering in the slum and accidentally heard a noise coming from Lao Zhang's house next door.

"Lao Zhang, what's wrong with you? Why are you so loud?" Zhou Dong asked curiously.

Lao Zhang is an old neighbor in the compound. Although he is old, he is in good spirits and often tells everyone stories about his youth.

Old Zhang looked up at Zhou Dong, with a hint of anxiety in his eyes, and said, "Shazhu, my grandson is missing! I searched the whole compound but couldn't find him. Can you help me find him?"

Zhou Dong nodded immediately after hearing this and said, "Don't worry, Lao Zhang, I will help you find your grandson."

So Zhou Dong began to look for Lao Zhang's grandson in the compound. He went to every household and asked if anyone had seen Lao Zhang's grandson, hoping to find some clues.

After some effort, Zhou Dong finally found Lao Zhang's grandson in a corner of the compound. The child was playing in a small room, completely unaware that he had been searched for for a while.

"Lao Zhang, I found your grandson!" Zhou Dong shouted happily.

When Old Zhang heard the news, he was immediately relieved. He ran over excitedly, hugged his grandson in his arms, and kept asking him where he had gone.

The child smiled mischievously and said, "I just went to play with my friends for a while. I didn't expect everyone to be so worried about me."

Everyone was relieved to see that the child was safe and sound. They gathered together, laughing and chatting, as if what had just happened was just a minor incident.