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"Don't be polite, go to the hospital quickly, Guangfu is waiting." Zhou Dong urged.

After seeing Liu Guangtian off, Zhou Dong felt a little heavy in his heart. Although the neighbors in this courtyard have a close relationship, each family has its own difficulties. Thinking about this, Zhou Dong decided to go out and relax.

Walking on the street, Zhou Dong met Yan Jiecheng, a master in the courtyard who was upright and liked to help young people.

"Zhou Dong, why did you come out alone?" Yan Jiecheng asked with a smile.

"Master Yan, we just sent Liu Guangtian away. His brother was injured in the factory." Zhou Dong sighed.

"Alas, life is not easy these days." Yan Jiecheng nodded, "But it's rare to find young people like you who are willing to help others."

"Master Yan, you are too kind. We are all neighbors and it is only natural for us to help each other," Zhou Dong said modestly.

"By the way, there are some new policies in the factory recently. Have you heard about it?" Yan Jiecheng changed the subject.

"What policy?" Zhou Dong asked curiously.

"The factory is going to implement a new technical training program, and it is said that some young people will be selected to learn advanced technology." Yan Jiecheng said with a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes.

Zhou Dong was also somewhat tempted after hearing this: "This is a good opportunity. Learning new technologies will be beneficial to future development."

"Yes, I think you can give it a try. You have always been very hardworking, so you will definitely have a chance." Yan Jiecheng encouraged.

"Well, I'll think about it carefully." Zhou Dong nodded, secretly making up his mind to seize this opportunity.

As they were talking, Yi Zhonghai came over from not far away, carrying a few bags in his hands. Seeing Zhou Dong and Yan Jiecheng, he smiled and greeted them: "Zhou Dong, Master Yan, you are here too!"

"Master Yi, have you gone shopping?" Zhou Dong asked.

"Yes, there are some good stuff in the market today, so I bought some." Yi Zhonghai said with a smile, "What are you talking about? You seem to be chatting so happily."

"Speaking of the factory's new policies, Master Yan thinks I can try to participate in technical training." Zhou Dong replied.

"Then you must prepare well. This is a good opportunity." Yi Zhonghai agreed, "I think you have the potential."

"Thank you Master Yi for your encouragement. I will work hard." Zhou Dong said gratefully.

"By the way, tomorrow is the deaf old lady's birthday. We have planned to celebrate for her together in the evening. You should come too." Yi Zhonghai invited.

"Okay, the deaf old lady has always been very caring towards us youngsters. I will definitely go." Zhou Dong agreed.

After chatting for a while, everyone went their separate ways. Zhou Dong returned to the courtyard and saw Banggeng playing in the yard. Jia Zhang, who was standing next to him, kept nagging him, "Banggeng, don't run too far. Be careful not to fall."

"Uncle Zhou Dong!" Bang Geng saw Zhou Dong and ran over excitedly, "You're back!"

"Banggeng, did you have fun today?" Zhou Dong smiled and touched his head.

"Well, it was so much fun playing hide-and-seek with the kids today." Banggeng said excitedly.

Jia Zhang came over and said with a smile: "Zhou Dong, thank you for taking care of our family today. Dongxu's work has been difficult recently, and life at home has been tight."

"Auntie Jia, don't say that," Zhou Dong replied modestly.

As he was talking, Qin Huairu came out of the house with a bowl of steaming soup in her hand: "Zhou Dong, this is the fish soup I just cooked, try it."

"Sister Qin, how can I feel embarrassed?" Zhou Dong felt a little embarrassed.

"This is my gift. You've helped our family so much, so I have to show my appreciation for you." Qin Huairu insisted.

Zhou Dong took the soup, smelled the fragrance, and said gratefully: "Thank you, Sister Qin, I won't be polite."

As the sky gradually darkened, the lights in the yard came on, and everyone sat together and chatted. The deaf old lady held a plate of snacks and said with a smile: "Everyone come and try it, I made it specially today."

"Deaf old lady, this snack looks really good!" Yan Jiecheng praised.

"Zhou Dong, come and try it too." The deaf old lady called out.

Zhou Dong took the snack, took a bite, and praised: "It's delicious, the old lady's cooking skills are really good!"

Everyone was chatting, and the courtyard was filled with laughter. Zhou Dong looked at all this and felt warm in his heart. This is the life in the courtyard. Although life is not easy, everyone cares about each other and helps each other, so there is hope for life.

Late at night, Zhou Dong returned to his room, lay on the bed, and thought about everything that happened today. Everyone in the courtyard has their own story, and these stories are intertwined to form their common life. Zhou Dong closed his eyes and prayed silently in his heart, hoping that everyone can get through this difficult time and usher in a better tomorrow.

Yan Bugui and Zhou Dong compete at work, but gradually develop a deep friendship.

Zhou Dong's performance in the factory has always been outstanding, which has won him a lot of praise from his colleagues. However, this has also caused some subtle competition between him and Yan Bugui. Both of them are the backbone of the workshop, with different personalities, but the same sense of responsibility and enthusiasm for work make them unwilling to fall behind each other.

One morning, Zhou Dong and Yan Bugui walked into the factory together. Yan Bugui looked at Zhou Dong and said with a smile: "Zhou Dong, our workshop will produce another batch of important products today. Do you have confidence?"

Zhou Dong smiled and nodded: "Of course I am confident, Brother Yan, what about you?"

"Me too. We can't let other workshops laugh at us." Yan Bugui patted Zhou Dong's shoulder with a challenging look on his face.

"Then let's compete to see who can perform better in today's work." Zhou Dong took over the conversation, his eyes flashing with confidence.

The workday was intense and busy, and Zhou Dong and Yan Bugui worked hard at their respective positions. They competed with each other, but also helped each other. When Yan Bugui encountered problems on the assembly line, Zhou Dong would step forward to help without hesitation; and when Zhou Dong encountered difficulties in debugging the machine, Yan Bugui would also lend a hand in time.

During the afternoon break, the two sat in a corner of the workshop, drinking water. Yan Bugui wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Zhou Dong, your debugging today was really beautiful. I think you are almost catching up with the master's level."

Zhou Dong smiled and said, "Brother Yan, your assembly speed is not bad. The output of our workshop today is expected to set a record."

Yan Bugui nodded: "Yes, if we help each other, we can do a better job."

As time went by, the competition between Zhou Dong and Yan Bugui gradually turned into a tacit cooperation. They began to appreciate each other's strengths and gradually established a deep friendship.

One weekend afternoon, Yan Bugui invited Zhou Dong to his home for dinner. Zhou Dong gladly accepted and went with some gifts. Yan Bugui's wife was busy in the kitchen, and the table was filled with sumptuous dishes.

"Zhou Dong, please sit down. Our family will treat you well today." Yan Bugui greeted Zhou Dong warmly.

Zhou Dong smiled and sat down: "Brother Yan, sister-in-law, I'm sorry for such a sumptuous meal."

Yan Bugui's wife smiled and said, "Zhou Dong, you're welcome. We are also happy that you have a good relationship with Old Yan."

After dinner, Zhou Dong and Yan Bugui drank tea and chatted in the yard. As the night deepened, a breeze blew by, bringing a cool breeze.

"Zhou Dong, I've always wanted to ask you, why are you always so optimistic?" Yan Bugui asked, with a hint of curiosity in his tone.

Zhou Dong pondered for a moment and said, "Brother, everyone has their own difficulties, and so do I. But I think that no matter what difficulties we encounter, we must look at the bright side, so that there is hope in life." "You are right, I should also learn from you and look at the bright side more. "We are all ordinary people, life is not easy, but as long as there is light in our hearts, we can walk out of the darkness."

Soon after, the factory received an important task to complete a batch of high-quality products in a short period of time. The factory director decided to let Zhou Dong and Yan Bugui jointly take charge of this task.

"Zhou Dong, Yan Bugui, this mission is very important. It concerns the reputation of our factory. You must cooperate well." The factory director said solemnly at the meeting.

"Director, don't worry, we will definitely complete the task." Zhou Dong and Yan Bugui answered in unison.

After the work started, the two of them had a good understanding and clear division of labor. Zhou Dong was responsible for the technical part, while Yan Bugui was responsible for management and coordination. The two of them cooperated with each other and strived for excellence in every link.

One late night, Zhou Dong and Yan Bugui were still busy in the workshop. When Zhou Dong was debugging the machine, he suddenly found a problem. He frowned and said, "Brother, there is a problem here, and it may need to be readjusted."

Yan Bugui came over, took a closer look, nodded and said: This place must be corrected, otherwise it will affect the quality of the product. "

The two discussed and worked on it, and before they knew it, several hours had passed. Finally, the problem was solved and the machine was running normally.

Zhou Dong breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Brother, I'm really tired today."

Yan Bugui patted him on the shoulder and said, "Zhou Dong, we did a great job. Just hold on a little longer and the mission will be accomplished."

After several days and nights of hard work, Zhou Dong and Yan Bugui finally completed the task. The factory director praised their outstanding performance at the meeting, and all the employees in the factory applauded their efforts.

“Zhou Dong, Yan Bugui, your performance this time was outstanding and you have brought honor to our factory.” The factory director said happily.

"Thank you, Director. This is what we should do." Zhou Dong and Yan Bugui replied modestly.

After the mission was completed, Zhou Dong and Yan Bugui's friendship became even deeper. They were not only good partners at work, but also good friends who could talk about anything in life.

One night, Yan Bugui suddenly found Zhou Dong with a serious expression.

"Zhou Dong, I have something to tell you." Yan Bugui said straight to the point.

"What's wrong, brother? Just tell me if you have anything to say." Zhou Dong asked with concern.

Yan Bugui sighed and said, "Something has happened at home recently. My child is sick and the medical expenses are a bit high... I want to borrow some money."