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After a long month, Xu Damao, He Yuzhu, Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong finally finished the unforgettable special task of cleaning the toilets. They returned to their familiar jobs as if a heavy burden had been lifted off their shoulders, as if they had returned from a long and arduous journey. They felt both a sense of relief and deep emotion for the past years.

With joy and expectation, Xu Damao could not wait to get into the cab of the truck that he had not been close to for a long time. Everything in the cab was so familiar and yet so strange. The leather on the seat still retained his former body temperature, as if telling every bit of the past. When he gently inserted the key into the lock and turned it hard, a deafening roar sounded. The powerful engine sound was like the cheers of a long drought and the joy of meeting an old friend again, cheering enthusiastically for his regained freedom, as if even the air was filled with a breath of new life.

The truck slowly drove out of the factory gate and headed steadily towards the countryside along the winding road. The scenery along the way unfolded like a painting, with green trees, birds singing and flowers blooming, and everything seemed so vibrant. As the vehicle continued to move forward, Xu Damao's originally tense heartstrings gradually relaxed. He took a deep breath and felt the long-lost freedom and tranquility.

At this moment, he turned his head leisurely, and cast his eyes gently on his colleague Xiao Li who was sitting quietly in the co-pilot seat. Xiao Li's young face was filled with longing for the future, which formed a sharp contrast with Xu Damao's calmness. Xu Damao's weather-beaten face slowly bloomed with a long-lost brilliant smile, with a bit of emotion and relief in his smile. He whispered: "Xiao Li, do you know? This month has passed in a flash, so fast that it's unbelievable! I feel like I just had an absurd and bizarre dream. In the dream, I experienced the despair of falling from the clouds to the dust, and also experienced the warmth and coldness of the world, and learned to cherish and respect."

Hearing this, Xiao Li couldn't help but feel curious. He quickly turned his head and stared at Xu Damao with his bright eyes. He asked in confusion, "Brother Xu, what you said is really interesting! What happened in the past month? Why did you have so many feelings and sighs? Did you meet some special people or experience some special things during that special experience that made you have such insights?"

Xu Damao smiled slightly, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He slowly opened his mouth and told Xiao Li everything he had seen, heard, felt and realized in the past month. From the initial discomfort and unwillingness, to the gradual acceptance and efforts to adapt, and finally the deep reflection and growth, every detail was full of affection, and every turn was full of wisdom. His voice was low and powerful, as if he was telling a story about growth and transformation, which made Xiao Li fascinated and secretly vowed in his heart to become a person like Xu Damao, who could persevere and move forward no matter what difficulties he encountered.

Xu Damao sighed deeply, and a hint of indescribable complex emotions flashed across his already tired eyes.

"Ah... yes, all the things that happened in this short month really made me feel a lot of emotions! Can you imagine? I was arranged by the higher-ups to clean toilets along with He Yuzhu, Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong! When I first heard the news, I was completely stunned. I couldn't describe the pain in my heart! I just felt that this was a complete insult and degradation of my personality!"

When Xiao Li heard what Xu Damao said, an expression of extreme surprise suddenly appeared on his face. His mouth opened wide and he couldn't close it for a long time.

"Wha...what? The four of you were actually assigned to clean the toilet? How...how is this possible? This is unbelievable!"

Xu Damao smiled bitterly and shook his head helplessly.

"Who says it's not? Even I think this is ridiculous. But there's nothing we can do. Since the higher-ups have given the order, we have to follow it, right? But then again, don't underestimate the job of cleaning the toilet. After a whole month of training, I have learned a lot of things that I never thought of before."

Seeing Xiao Li's curious look, Xu Damao paused and continued, "At first, I was full of complaints and resistance, thinking that this kind of dirty and tiring work should not be my turn. But slowly, when I really got into it, I found that every job has its value and meaning. By cleaning the toilet, I learned how to tolerate those unpleasant smells; I learned how to cooperate with my colleagues to do the work more efficiently; I even learned to respect every piece of labor, no matter how insignificant it seems. These seemingly simple gains may be of unexpected help to my future life!"

Xu Damao took a deep breath, as if he wanted to take all the fresh air around him into his lungs, then slowly exhaled, and then he spoke again: "I really learned a very important lesson - that is respect. In the past, I always had doubts in my heart, always thinking that I was a truck driver, doing transportation in the wind and rain all day, and I must be superior to those cleaning workers. But who would have thought that in just one month, I completely changed my mind."

At this point, Xu Damao's eyes became deep, as if he was lost in memories. "During this month, I saw with my own eyes that the workers had to get up before dawn to work. No matter it was scorching hot or freezing cold, they always stayed at their posts without any slackness. They bent over, lowered their heads, and carefully cleaned every street and every corner. Their clothes were soaked with sweat, but they never stopped. In comparison, although driving a truck is also hard, at least we don't have to suffer that."

Xiao Li listened to Xu Damao's story and nodded frequently. He agreed thoughtfully, "Brother Xu, you are absolutely right! Everyone has his or her own job responsibilities, and every job has its unique value and significance. We really can't look down on other people's work just because our own work seems more noble or has a higher status."

Xu Damao looked at Xiao Li with satisfaction, his eyes full of admiration. He stretched out his hand and gently patted Xiao Li's shoulder, and said with emotion: "Good boy, the fact that you can think like this shows that you have really grown up and become sensible! Okay, let's stop talking here and go to the countryside quickly. There is still a lot of work waiting for us to do there, and we can't delay!" After that, the two smiled at each other and walked towards the countryside with firm steps.

As the truck continued to accelerate, the scenery outside the window quickly retreated like a phantom, and the strong wind whistled past, violently hitting the window, making bursts of sharp noises. The originally heated conversation between Xu Damao and Xiao Li was gradually covered and swallowed by the strong wind. However, despite the hustle and bustle outside, Xu Damao, who was sitting in the car, felt peaceful and calm at the moment, and even filled with an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.

He knows that he is no longer the selfish Xu Damao who only cares about his own interests and ignores the feelings of others. After a series of life twists and turns and experiences, he has transformed into a more mature and stable man who knows how to respect and understand others. This transformation from the inside out makes him feel extremely gratified and proud.

At the same time, in the back kitchen of the canteen, He Yuzhu was walking briskly into this workplace that he was very familiar with. He skillfully tied on his snow-white apron, then reached out and steadily grabbed the spatula beside him, and plunged into the world of cooking without hesitation. With the crisp sound of the spatula hitting the iron pot, the dishes in the pot began to roll and jump happily.

Instantly, a strong and fragrant aroma, like an invisible hand, firmly grasped people's olfactory nerves and quickly spread to every corner of the kitchen. After smelling this familiar and tempting aroma, other colleagues who were busy at work put down their work and gathered in the direction of He Yuzhu. They either enthusiastically helped pass the seasonings, wash and cut vegetables, or chatted with He Yuzhu with great interest.

"Yuzhu, where have you been for this month? We really miss you! Why can't we see you anywhere?" One of the colleagues came forward and asked curiously.

He Yuzhu smiled bitterly, slowly put down the shovel in his hand, raised his hand to gently wipe the beads of sweat that kept oozing out of his forehead, sighed deeply and said, "Alas, this matter is really hard to explain! I, Xu Damao, Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong, the four of us, don't know why we are so unlucky that we were arranged by the higher-ups to clean the toilets!"

As soon as he said this, his colleagues' eyes widened instantly, their mouths opened wide as if eggs could be stuffed in, and their faces were full of disbelief. One of them couldn't help but exclaimed: "What? You guys are actually going to clean the toilet? This... This is too outrageous!"

He Yuzhu shrugged helplessly and replied with a wry smile: "That's right, even I found it incredible at first. But there's nothing I can do, who dares not obey the orders from the top? So I just gritted my teeth and did it. But to be honest, after a whole month of tossing and training, I really have a lot of unexpected gains!"

At this time, another colleague next to him couldn't hold back his curiosity and hurriedly came forward to ask, "Hey, Brother Zhuzi, tell us quickly, what new things have you learned?"

He Yuzhu took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled, as if he wanted to release all the feelings in his heart with this breath. He calmed down and continued, "During this period of time, I have really learned a lot of valuable things, the most important of which is patience and carefulness. Do you know? When I was working in the kitchen before, I was so rushed! I was always in a hurry to complete the task, and as a result, sometimes I would inevitably overlook some seemingly insignificant details. But since I started cleaning the toilet, the situation is completely different! In that place, no small corner can be missed, and it must be cleaned carefully and seriously, and absolutely no carelessness is allowed. It is through this incident that I deeply realized that no matter what kind of work we do, no matter how ordinary and inconspicuous it is, as long as we can maintain enough patience and carefulness, we will be able to do it well."

Listening to He Yuzhu's heartfelt words, colleagues could not help but nod their heads slightly to show their agreement. At this time, a voice in the crowd rang out: "Yuzhu, you are so right! Each of us has our own job responsibilities, and each job actually has its own value and meaning. We must not look down on other jobs that may be relatively less impressive just because we think our own work looks more glamorous or can give people a sense of accomplishment! After all, only when everyone works together and does their own job well, can the entire team operate smoothly!" The colleague who spoke was full of emotion, and it was obvious that He Yuzhu's words touched him deeply.

He Yuzhu raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a warm smile, nodded gently, and said: "Yes, it is true! After this period of observation and thinking, I have deeply realized this. Moreover, I have a new discovery, that is, those workers responsible for cleaning are really too hard! They work hard day after day, silently, just to create a clean, tidy and comfortable environment for us. So, we should give them enough respect and be grateful!"

As the conversation between the two deepened, the originally deserted kitchen was gradually enveloped by a harmonious and friendly atmosphere. He Yuzhu turned around with a smile and walked back to his work area. He skillfully picked up a spatula and quickly put it into the pot and began to flip it up and down. In the blink of an eye, delicious dishes with good color, aroma and taste appeared in front of everyone like magic.

At this moment, He Yuzhu is very clear in his heart that he is no longer the He Yuzhu who only focused on improving his cooking skills but often ignored the feelings of others! After that unforgettable month, he has successfully transformed into a new self who is not only more mature and stable, but also able to respect and understand the thoughts and feelings of others. All these gratifying changes are derived from that special journey that is of great significance to him.