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Xu Damao returned home in dejection, his steps were so heavy that it seemed as if every step was on invisible lead blocks, and every movement required a huge effort. His eyes were empty and lifeless, as if all the vitality had been taken away. The whole world in front of him had lost its former color, leaving only a gray area. He knew that from the moment he discovered that his wife had cheated on him, this home that was once full of laughter, warmth and harmony, and like a safe haven, had already existed in name only, leaving only a suffocating silence and coldness. His heart seemed to be cut mercilessly by a sharp blade, and the pain made him almost unable to breathe. Tears rolled in his eyes, but he forced himself not to let them fall, and just silently endured this unspeakable pain.

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the door, breaking the silence in the room. The second uncle pushed the door open and walked in. His slightly hunched figure looked particularly warm under the dim light. He looked at Xu Damao's distraught and haggard appearance, and a wave of sorrow and sadness suddenly surged in his heart. The second uncle slowly walked to Xu Damao and patted him gently on the shoulder. Although his hands were covered with calluses, they conveyed endless warmth and strength. He said earnestly: "Da Mao, who hasn't encountered some difficulties in life? Although this is hard to accept, you have to look forward. Life is like a tortuous road, with ups and downs. The key is to learn to adjust your mentality and face it bravely. You still have us neighbors and your relatives. We will accompany you and get through this difficult time together."

Xu Damao felt a little comforted when he heard the second uncle's warm words. He looked up at the second uncle's face, which was full of traces of time. His eyes were full of concern and encouragement. He forced a bitter smile and said in a hoarse voice: "Second uncle, thank you. I know I can't go on like this. I have to cheer up."

The second uncle looked at Xu Damao's forced smile and shook his head distressedly. He reached out his hand and gently wiped away the tears from Xu Damao's eyes, and then said: "Da Mao, you are right, cheering up is the key. There are no insurmountable obstacles in life, only insurmountable hearts. Your wife's choice is her own fault, which does not mean that you have lost your value. You are a good person and a capable person, and we all see this. You must believe that there are better people waiting for you in the future, and a better life is calling you ahead. Don't let her mistakes ruin your life."

Xu Damao listened to Second Uncle's words, and his heart seemed to be gently caressed by a warm current, and the long-suppressed pain seemed to be relieved a little. He took a deep breath, trying to dispel the haze in his heart. He closed his eyes, letting the tears slide silently, and then slowly opened his eyes, with a firm light flashing in his eyes. He said slowly: "Second Uncle, you are right. I can't deny myself because of her mistakes. I still have my career, my friends, and you neighbors who have always supported me. I want to stand up again for myself and for those who love me. I want everyone to see that I, Xu Damao, am not someone who is easily defeated."

Not long after, Yi Zhonghai also rushed over after hearing the news. He was holding two bottles of fine wine in his hands, and the bottles shone softly under the light, as if they were a token of his love. He placed the wine on the table and looked firmly at Xu Damao, his eyes full of understanding and support. He said, "Da Mao, come and have a couple of drinks with me. I know you feel bad about this, but you have to know that life has to go on. You are a man, and you have to stand up and face it all. Don't let those unhappy things crush you, you have to believe in yourself, and you have the ability to stand up again."

Xu Damao looked at Yi Zhonghai's determined eyes, and a warm current surged in his heart. He seemed to see a beam of light in the darkness, illuminating his way forward. He picked up the bottle and drank a sip with Yi Zhonghai. The wine went down his throat with a hint of spiciness, but it seemed to tell him, and also told Yi Zhonghai, that he would be strong, and he would find his former self, the energetic and motivated Xu Damao.

After three rounds of drinks, Yi Zhonghai gradually spoke more. His voice was a bit vicissitudes, but also revealed incomparable firmness and strength. He said: "Da Mao, when I was young, I encountered all kinds of difficulties. At that time, didn't I also get through it step by step? Now this little thing is nothing to you, Xu Damao. Your wife left, but she can't take away your dignity or your ability. You have a job in your hands and you know what you are doing. Where in this world can't leave you a way out?"

Xu Damao listened, his eyes slightly red, but a bitter smile appeared on his lips. He seemed to have found resonance in Yi Zhonghai's words and found the courage to stand up again. He said: "Uncle, you are right. When have I, Xu Damao, ever been afraid of anything? This time, it is just a stumbling block on my life path. I will kick it away and keep moving forward. I want to let those who look down on me and those who betrayed me see how I stand up again."

Yi Zhonghai nodded and took out another pack of cigarettes from his pocket. The cigarette box was a little old, but it still revealed a sense of the accumulation of years. He handed Xu Damao a cigarette and lit one for himself, took a deep puff and slowly exhaled the smoke. He said: "Da Mao, life is like this cigarette, sometimes bitter, sometimes choking, but after you finish smoking it, that's it. The important thing is that you have to know how to take the next puff and what to do next. The incident with your wife is a wake-up call for you, allowing you to see the human nature clearly and understand that the only person you can really rely on is yourself."

Xu Damao took the cigarette and lit it, but he didn't rush to smoke it. He just watched the smoke quietly, as if he was thinking about something. The smoke spread in the air, as if it also took away some of the haze in his heart. After a while, he slowly said: "Uncle, you are right. This incident has made me see a lot more clearly. I will remember this lesson. In the future, whether it is work or life, I will be more careful and cherish more. I want to use my actions to prove that I, Xu Damao, am not someone who is easily defeated."

Yi Zhonghai listened and nodded with satisfaction. He seemed to have seen the day when Xu Damao stood up again. He patted Xu Damao on the shoulder with a kind of encouragement and affirmation. He said: "This is the Xu Damao I know. He has backbone and responsibility. Come, let's have another drink for your new life and for our future."

The two raised their glasses again and drank them all. At that moment, Xu Damao seemed to really see the hope for the future, and saw himself standing up again and heading towards a better tomorrow. He knew that with an elder like Daye by his side, he was not afraid of anything. The friendship between them was like that glass of wine, mellow and warm, enough to warm him through this cold winter.

Finally, when the night began to slowly fall, the third uncle also hurried over from a distance, with a bit of urgency and concern in his footsteps. He held a thick book in his hand. The cover of the book was a little yellowed and the edges were slightly worn. It was obvious that it had been read countless times and baptized by the years. He handed it to Xu Damao carefully, with an expectant light in his eyes, and said: "Da Mao, this is my favorite book when I was young. It contains rich life philosophy and ways of dealing with the world. Take a good look at it, maybe you can find some inspiration and strength from it. Remember, no matter what difficulties you encounter, you can't give up easily. Life is like this book, with ups and downs, sorrows and joys. The key is to learn to draw strength and wisdom from it and make yourself more tenacious."

Xu Damao took the book, his hands trembling slightly, and looked at the third uncle with gratitude. He knew that although these neighbors had some bumps and small frictions in their daily lives, they always lent a hand without hesitation at critical moments and gave him the greatest support and help. This deep friendship made him deeply feel the warmth of the world and the deep friendship between neighbors, and a warm current surged in his heart.

He gently stroked the cover of the book, feeling the traces of time and the warmth conveyed by the Third Uncle, and an inexplicable feeling of emotion welled up in his heart. He looked up at the Third Uncle, his eyes slightly red, and said with a choked voice: "Third Uncle, thank you. This book is not just a book to me, it is also your expectation and encouragement to me. I will read it carefully, draw strength and wisdom from it, make myself stronger and more mature, and live up to your expectations."

The third uncle looked at Xu Damao with his eyes full of love and care. He patted Xu Damao on the shoulder with a firm support and said earnestly: "Damo, you are a good child, I always believe you can do it. Although this incident has dealt you a heavy blow, I believe you can get out of it and become better and stronger. Remember, there are no obstacles in life, only obstacles in your heart. You have to believe in yourself, believe in the future, and believe that everything will get better."

Xu Damao nodded and held the hand of the third uncle tightly. He felt the warmth and strength in the palm of the third uncle's hand, as if a warm current flowed from the palm into his heart, instantly igniting the fire of hope in his heart. He knew that he was not alone, because he had these good neighbors and good friends around him to accompany and support him, and to go through this difficult time together.

So, from that day on, Xu Damao began to read the yellowed book carefully. Whenever he encountered difficulties or felt depressed, he would open the book and draw strength and wisdom from it. Those words seemed to have a magical power, which gradually helped him walk out of the haze and find his confident and strong self again. His mentality became more peaceful and more positive. He began to re-examine his life and values ​​and found a new direction and goal.

With the love and support of his neighbors, Xu Damao gradually got out of his predicament and regained his vitality. He proved with his actions that no matter what difficulties and challenges he encountered, as long as he had love and hope in his heart, he would be able to overcome everything. The deep friendship from his neighbors has become one of the most precious treasures in his life.