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Although the matter was resolved, Zhou Dong knew that Yan Bugui's hostility towards him had not been eliminated, but was only temporarily suppressed. He decided to be more cautious in the future and try to avoid direct conflict with Yan Bugui.

In the next few days, Zhou Dong continued to work hard in the factory and communicated with his neighbors from time to time. The atmosphere in the yard was still warm, and everyone was working hard to maintain this harmony. Zhou Dong was busy in the kitchen, preparing to make himself a dinner. Yan Bugui came over, looking a little unnatural: "Zhou Dong, I want to invite everyone to dinner tonight, you come too."

Zhou Dong was stunned: "Oh? Is there any good news for Master Yan?"

Yan Bugui scratched his head and said, "Nothing, it's just about the lost pipe a few days ago. I wanted to treat everyone to a simple meal as a thank you." "Okay, then I won't be polite."

In the evening, a big table was set up in the yard, and neighbors gathered. Yan Bugui cooked several specialties himself, and although his cooking skills were not as good as Zhou Dong's, everyone still enjoyed the food.

"Come on, everyone, eat and drink well. Today is all about having fun." Yan Bugui said, raising his glass.

Zhou Dong smiled and raised his glass: "Thank you, Mr. Yan, for your generosity.

Yi Zhonghai admired Zhou Dong's abilities very much and invited him to participate in the steel rolling mill's skills competition. Zhou Dong's performance was recognized by the factory leaders.

In the Siheyuan of the old city, life always finds some fun in the busy day after day. Since moving to this Siheyuan, Zhou Dong has gradually won the favor of his neighbors with his cooking skills and enthusiasm. Even Yan Bugui, who initially complained about him, has gradually resolved his worries.

On this day, Zhou Dong was sitting in the yard flipping through a book about mechanical maintenance. He had a great passion for machinery, and although he had not worked for a long time, he was always willing to learn new skills. Yi Zhonghai came out of the house and saw Zhou Dong so serious, so he walked over curiously.

"Zhou Dong, what book are you reading recently?" Yi Zhonghai asked with some appreciation.

Zhou Dong looked up and smiled, "Uncle Yi, I'm reading a book on mechanical maintenance. I want to improve myself so that I can solve problems faster when I encounter them in the factory in the future."

Yi Zhonghai nodded, his smile showing approval: "You are a good kid, you are ambitious. Unlike me at my age, I just want a stable life."

Zhou Dong smiled shyly: "Uncle Yi, you are very experienced, and I still have a lot to learn from you."

Yi Zhonghai waved his hand: "Speaking of experience, you are a warm-hearted young man. Everyone in the yard praises you. Have you ever thought about developing better in the factory?"

"Of course I have thought about it, but I have just been here for a short time, so I have to take it slow." Zhou Dong replied, grateful for Yi Zhonghai's support.

"It just so happens that the factory is going to hold a skills competition next month. Would you like to participate? I think this is a good opportunity for you." Yi Zhonghai extended the invitation.

Zhou Dong was a little excited when he heard it: "Skills competition? Can I do it?"

"Of course you can! You see, you usually perform well in the factory, and you are willing to learn and work hard. This kind of competition is to select employees with potential like you." Yi Zhonghai encouraged.

Zhou Dong hesitated for a moment, then showed a determined look: "Okay, I'll join! It's a good opportunity to test my level."

"You have ambition!" Yi Zhonghai patted Zhou Dong on the shoulder, "Just prepare well. I believe you can do it."

After deciding to participate in the competition, Zhou Dong worked harder every day, taking time out of work to study various technical details. He also consulted seniors in the factory and actively learned from their experience.

One Saturday morning, Zhou Dong was practicing some basic mechanical operations in the yard. Qin Huairu came over with a cup of tea and said, "Zhou Dong, what have you been busy with these days? I see you holding books and tools every day."

"Sister Huairu, I'm going to participate in the skills competition in the factory." Zhou Dong took the tea and said gratefully.

"Skills competition? It sounds impressive. You are the pride of our school!" Qin Huairu teased.

Zhou Dong was a little embarrassed: "No, Sister Huairu, don't say that, I just want to take this opportunity to learn more."

Qin Huairu encouraged her and said, "Keep going! We all support you." "Thank you, Sister Huairu. With everyone's support, I will definitely work hard."

A few days later, the news that Zhou Dong participated in the skills competition spread in the yard, and the neighbors cheered him on. Bang Geng even hung a banner in the yard that read "Come on, Brother Zhou Dong!"

Although Yan Bugui was a little unhappy, he had to admit Zhou Dong's ability. He thought to himself: "This kid is really good. I wonder if he can win a prize in the competition."

On the day of the competition, Zhou Dong arrived at the factory early, feeling nervous and excited. On the field, contestants from various departments were gearing up to show their skills in the competition. The competition was divided into two parts, theory and practice, to test the comprehensive abilities of the contestants.

Yi Zhonghai also came to the competition site. He patted Zhou Dong on the shoulder and said, "Don't be nervous, young man. Just do what you usually do now."

"Thank you Uncle Yi, I will do my best. I feel more confident.

The competition started with a theoretical exam. Zhou Dong sat in the exam room and answered the questions seriously. He quickly recalled the knowledge he had learned in his daily life and tried not to miss any scoring points. Although the test questions were difficult, Zhou Dong quickly completed them with his daily accumulation.

Then came the practical operation. Zhou Dong was assigned to a machine and asked to troubleshoot and repair it within the specified time. Zhou Dong took a deep breath and began to carefully inspect the machine. While he was working, he recalled the key points he had learned in his daily studies and handled every detail step by step.

The contestants around him were also working hard. Yi Zhonghai was watching Zhou Dong's performance from the side, feeling very relieved. He knew Zhou Dong had the ability and would definitely get good results in this competition. After the competition, all the contestants breathed a sigh of relief and waited for the referee's judgment. Zhou Dong stood in the crowd, silently praying that his efforts would be recognized.

A few days later, the factory announced the results of the competition. Zhou Dong won the first place with his excellent performance. The news spread in the factory and everyone congratulated him.

"Zhou Dong, I heard that you won the first place, that's awesome!" Fellow workers came up to him and patted him on the shoulders.

"Yes, Zhou Dong, you really brought honor to us." Old Li said with a smile. "Thank you for your support, I am also lucky."

At this time, the factory leader also found Zhou Dong and expressed high recognition for his performance. "Zhou Dong, you performed very well in this competition. The factory will consider giving you some more important tasks. I hope you will continue to work hard." The leader said.

"Thank you for your trust, I will continue to work hard." Zhou Dong answered solemnly, feeling very excited. The neighbors were waiting for him, and when they learned that Zhou Dong had achieved good results, they all congratulated him. Although Yan Bugui didn't say it, he admitted in his heart that Zhou Dong was really capable. He smiled and said, "Zhou Dong, congratulations! Now you are the star of our yard."

Zhou Dong scratched his head and said, "No, thank you for the compliments. This is just a competition. I have to keep working hard in the future."

Bang Geng cheered: "Brother Zhou Dong is awesome! We are all proud of you!"

Zhou Dong looked at everyone's smiling faces, his heart filled with gratitude and warmth. He knew that this competition was not only a recognition of his ability, but also an encouragement for his future.

At night, Zhou Dong lay in bed, thinking about the past. He knew that his success was the result of his hard work and the support of his neighbors. Although there were still many challenges ahead, he believed that as long as he maintained his enthusiasm and attitude, the future would be better and better. Zhou Dong got up early and prepared for the new day. When he walked out of the room, he ran into Yi Zhonghai exercising in the yard.

"Zhou Dong, what are your plans for today?" His tone was filled with concern.

"Uncle Yi, I'd like to ask you for a favor." Zhou Dong said.

"Oh? What do you need? Tell me." Yi Zhonghai stopped and looked at Zhou Dong seriously.

"I want to organize a technical exchange meeting in the factory to share my experience in this competition with everyone, and I also hope to hear everyone's suggestions." Zhou Dong explained.

Yi Zhonghai nodded: "This is a good idea! The technical exchange meeting can not only improve everyone's level, but also enhance the cohesion of the team. I support you. I will prepare well." Zhou Dong said gratefully.

Next, Zhou Dong began to prepare for the exchange meeting. He made a detailed plan and actively communicated with colleagues in the factory to invite them to participate. At the same time, he also took time to continue learning new technologies to ensure that he could share valuable content at the exchange meeting.

On the day of the exchange meeting, all the factory employees gathered in the conference room, and the atmosphere was very lively. Zhou Dong walked up to the podium, feeling a little nervous but more excited. He began to share his own experience and encouraged everyone to actively participate in the discussion.

"Dear colleagues, today I would like to share with you some of my experiences in the competition, hoping that it will be helpful to you. At the same time, I also look forward to hearing your ideas and suggestions." Zhou Dong said, his tone full of sincerity.

The meeting went very smoothly, everyone participated in the discussion and put forward many constructive opinions. Zhou Dong felt the power of the collective in the exchange and further realized his own shortcomings.

After the exchange meeting, many colleagues came to express their gratitude to Zhou Dong and praised his sharing.

Zhou Dong worked hard in the factory and put forward a suggestion to improve production efficiency, which was adopted by the leadership and made him famous in the factory.

The Siheyuan in Sijiucheng is still quiet and busy. Zhou Dong's life has changed a lot recently. Since winning the skills competition, his position in the factory has been significantly improved. The leader praised his ability, and he worked harder to make a breakthrough in his work.