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Shen Mo saw Fu Weijun's actions and immediately said to Zhou Chen: "Teacher Zhou, Xiaojun and I came to see you. We need your help with something."

"Whatever, just say it."

He still felt sympathy for the brother and sister, as they both had miserable lives.

Shen Mo said: "It's Sui Dong, he was arrested, Mr. Zhou, can you find a way to help us rescue him, the Chinese New Year will be tomorrow night, and we agreed to celebrate the New Year together."

"Sui Dong was arrested. What happened?"

Zhou Chen was not too surprised to hear this. He knew that Sui Dong was a repeat offender and he was caught more than once in the TV series.

Shen Mo said a little embarrassedly: "It was because of stealing. Xiaojun and Suidong came to Hualin with me. They couldn't find a job, so they had to hang around. Because it was the New Year, Suidong..."

She felt very ashamed to tell her shameful story in front of a teacher like Zhou Chen, but in order to save Sui Dong, they had no choice but to ask Zhou Chen for help. After all, they didn't know anyone else in Birch Forest who was capable of helping them.

Zhou Chen did not show any contempt. Stealing was wrong and against the law, but in situations like Fu Weijun and Sui Dong, sometimes they had to go to extremes in order to survive.

"Teacher Zhou, can Sui Dong be released to celebrate the Spring Festival?" Shen Mo asked cautiously.

Zhou Chen said: "I don't know the specific situation yet, and I dare not say anything casually. So, I will call Ma Dui from the Criminal Police Team to see if he can help."

With Shen Mo and Fu Weijun's gratitude, Zhou Chen called Ma Desheng.

"...Yes, his name is Sui Dong. He was caught stealing. Can you help me check him out?"

After waiting for a while, Ma Desheng called back and explained the situation to him.

Sui Dong was indeed caught stealing money. Although the amount was not large, he was still detained for a period of time and fined.

Zhou Chen expressed his intention to release Sui Dong on bail. Although Ma Desheng did not understand, he still asked him to go to the police station tomorrow to discuss it.

"I know Ma Dui from the criminal police team. He asked me to go there tomorrow. You guys should not go back today. Just stay here for one night."

Shen Mo and Fu Weijun looked at each other and asked, "Teacher Zhou, is this too much trouble?"

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "It's not a bother. It's not convenient for you to run back and forth. I'm the only one in our family. You being here will make it more popular. I won't be polite to you. I'll leave dinner to you tonight."

Shen Mo immediately said happily: "No problem."

Fu Weijun also nodded silently. After he and Sui Dong came to Hualin, they just rented a basement to live in. Shen Mo usually lived in the school, that is, he had to live out after school, but he also rented a small room with the money he earned from teaching piano.

The environment of their residence is far worse than Zhou Chen's two-bedroom, one-living-room apartment.

"Thank you, Teacher Zhou."

Shen Mo was sincerely grateful. She felt that Zhou Chen was really kind to her. He not only found her a job, but also often helped her in school. Now he is willing to help them save Sui Dong and take them in.

In her mind, Zhou Chen has become the best person in the world to her besides her own brother.

Zhou Chen said nonchalantly: "If you really want to thank me, make me something delicious."

Shen Mo looked a little embarrassed, but still nodded firmly.

When she was very young and her parents were still alive, she often helped her parents take care of her younger brother, and did cooking and washing clothes.

But later when she arrived at the old man's house, the disgusting old man did not let her do these things. He tried hard to train her to be a lady, which was what he wanted her to be.

But Shen Mo felt disgusted by this. She would rather stay at her own home and do everything than stay at her uncle's house and face that family every day.

Shen Mo started cooking with the food from Zhou Chen's home, and Fu Weijun helped. As for Zhou Chen, he was reading a book very leisurely.

Shen Mo worked for half a day and made a few dishes. They looked and tasted ordinary.

But Zhou Chen was not picky. He had lived for so many years and had eaten a lot of unpalatable food and even more delicacies from land and sea. As long as the food was not difficult to swallow, he could eat it.

The next morning, Zhou Chen took Shen Mo and Fu Weijun to the police station and soon met Ma Desheng.

"Because of you, I can't even have a peaceful New Year's Eve. What's your relationship with that thief? Is it worth it for you to come to me for help on New Year's Eve?"

As soon as he saw Zhou Chen, Ma Desheng started complaining. He was supposed to take a day off today. You know, as the captain of the criminal police team, he only has a few days off throughout the year. But he still came here for Zhou Chen's matter.

Zhou Chen pulled Ma Desheng into a change, and explained: "It's the younger brother of one of my students. Alas, they are all hard-fated children. They grew up in an orphanage and have defects. No one disciplines them, so they went astray."

"Okay, don't talk to me so much. No matter who it is, stealing is against the law, not to mention being caught red-handed. For your sake, I can let you take him home for the New Year. After the New Year, you have to come back for detention and fines. But I have to tell you in advance that you have to be a guarantor for this matter. If there is any problem, I will find you."

Ma Desheng warned Zhou Chen, but Zhou Chen was very grateful. Although Ma Desheng was harsh in words, he was really a good person.

"Don't worry, Lao Ma. I'll be your guarantor. If there are any problems, you don't have to tell me. I'll take full responsibility. Thank you so much."

Ma Desheng: "Haha, just now I was Ma Dui, but now I'm Lao Ma. But I think it sounds good. From now on, just call me Lao Ma, and don't call me Ma Dui anymore."

"No problem." Zhou Chen responded with a smile.

With the help of Ma Desheng, the criminal police captain, things went very smoothly and Sui Dong, who was detained, was released. After Zhou Chen expressed his gratitude again, he signed the document and left with Shen Mo and the others.

The group of four returned to Zhou Chen's house again. Sui Dong stammered to express his gratitude to Zhou Chen, and said very loyally that if he needed him in the future, he would be there in one sentence...

At this time in mainland China, the impact of Hong Kong movies is at its peak. Young people are all trying to imitate the young and dangerous guys in the movies, such as putting loyalty first, sticking your neck out, etc.

After staying with Zhou Chen for a while, Shen Mo and the other three were about to leave, but were stopped by Zhou Chen.

"I think you three are going to spend the New Year by yourselves. If that's the case, then stay with me. I'm going to spend the New Year alone anyway, so how about we spend the New Year together?"

Fu Weijun and Sui Dong didn't say anything, but looked at Shen Mo at the same time. Among the three of them, Shen Mo was the most familiar with Zhou Chen, so they all listened to Shen Mo.

Shen Mo asked hesitantly, "Teacher Zhou, are you the only one spending the New Year at home?"

She didn't know much about Zhou Chen's situation, and she was too embarrassed to ask when she came yesterday.

Zhou Chen said: "Yes, my parents have passed away a long time ago. As for the older generations, they are either gone or have no contact with me. I have spent the New Year alone for several times. If you can stay this time, it will be more lively."

"I'll go buy some New Year's goods later. I'll make a big feast at noon and in the evening. I can also make dumplings and glutinous rice balls in the evening."

Hearing Zhou Chen say this, Shen Mo's eyes couldn't help but reveal a hint of expectation. Not only her, but also Fu Weijun and Sui Dong felt the same way. They were even more excited than Shen Mo.

The two of them had only just left the welfare home and had been wandering without a home. As for making dumplings and having a New Year's Eve dinner, that was even more impossible.

Shen Mo also noticed his brother's intention, so he said to Zhou Chen: "Thank you, Teacher Zhou, we will bother you now."

"Why bother you? I'm so happy that you can stay. Let's go out and buy some New Year's goods. At noon, I will cook for you and let you taste my cooking skills."

Zhou Chen was indeed very happy. Although he was used to being alone, it was the New Year, and if he could celebrate it in a lively manner, then he would definitely do so.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 938: Recruiting younger brothers and opening an Internet cafe?

After a shopping trip, Zhou Chen and his three companions were carrying a lot of things in large and small bags.

When it came time to pay the bill, Shen Mo and the other two were vying to pay with Zhou Chen. In the end, Zhou Chen paid part and they paid part, and they returned home with a full load.

On the way back, Shen Mo and the other two had happy smiles on their faces.

This year’s Spring Festival is different from all their previous Spring Festivals. Sui Dong grew up in an orphanage and didn’t even know who his parents were. He used to celebrate the holidays in the orphanage.

Shen Mo and Fu Weijun haven't celebrated the holidays together since their parents passed away and Fu Weijun was abandoned by his uncle's family. This year is the first year.

Now, not only can the three of them celebrate the New Year together, but Zhou Chen is also here. Especially Zhou Chen’s home, although it is the first time they have visited it, it also gives them a little home warmth.

When passing by the dormitory area, many people took the initiative to greet Zhou Chen, and Zhou Chen responded with a smile.

Many people of this era are simple and honest, and the relationship between neighbors is definitely much better than it is now. What's more, those living in the dormitory area are all elderly people from Huagang, and they are all colleagues. The relationship between them is better than that between neighbors.

The New Year’s Eve dinner can be said to be the most important reunion dinner of the year. Families and people all over the country attach great importance to this dinner.

Dinner is important, and lunch is equally important. This is the first time that Shen Mo and the others have eaten with Zhou Chen, so they take it very seriously.

As the head chef, Zhou Chen, Shen Mo and the other two were also busy picking vegetables, washing vegetables, cutting vegetables and meat, and they were having a lot of fun.

In less than an hour, a hearty lunch was ready.

Zhou Chen also specially took out drinks and wine.

"Today is a holiday, and it's also the first time we're having dinner together. Xiaojun and Suidong, you're all adults now, so drink some white wine with me, and Shen Mo, you can have a drink."

Fu Weijun and Sui Dong had no objections. They had been hanging out together since they were young, so of course they had drunk alcohol. They were not heavy drinkers, but they could still drink a little.

Shen Mo, on the other hand, looked at the drink in his cup, then at the white wine in Zhou Chen's and the others' cups, and said awkwardly, "Teacher Zhou, how about I drink some white wine with you?"

Zhou Chen glanced at her and said, "You should just drink some beverage."

Zhou Chen also found it funny to see Shen Mo's cute pouting look. Compared to when school started half a year ago, Shen Mo is now obviously much more lively and cheerful.

Zhou Chen clinked glasses with Fu Weijun and Sui Dong twice, then found that they both had average alcohol tolerance, so he stopped drinking.

"Xiaojun, Suidong, I am a few years older than you. I have something to say to you. You can listen if you want to. It doesn't matter if you don't want to listen."

Fu Weijun was a little confused, but still gestured for Zhou Chen to continue.

Sui Dong also stammered, "Chen, Brother Chen, you, you speak, I, we listen."

He and Zhou Chen had only a few interactions, but he was sincerely grateful that Zhou Chen was able to use his connections to get someone to rescue him on New Year's Eve.

Zhou Chen said with a serious face: "You are all adults now, so you should think carefully about everything you do, and don't do anything illegal anymore."

Fu Weijun and Sui Dong were silent. They knew that Zhou Chen was talking about the fact that they stole things. If someone else said that, they would simply ignore it.

But Zhou Chen is different. Zhou Chen has done them a favor and has been especially good to them. They all respect him from the bottom of their hearts, so they feel even more ashamed.

Shen Mo said at this time: "I have also told them, but Xiaojun and Suidong can't do anything. They have never been to school and have no skills. Moreover, their situation is quite special. No matter where they go to work, they will be looked down upon. They have experienced a lot, which is why they are like this now."

She did not grow up with Fu Weijun, but she knew how difficult it was for her younger brother to grow up. It was no exaggeration to say that they were lucky to be alive today.

"I understand."

Of course Zhou Chen could understand. Unless one was born evil, who would want to do bad things?

Some people may say that as long as you have hands and feet, you will never starve to death, but is it really that simple?

They are also human beings, they have their own thoughts, they also want to have their own home and their own life, and they work hard for it, but the way they work hard is wrong.

"But I still hope you can stay on the right path. You are only in your teens and you are very young. You can't waste your time on these things by breaking the law."

Fu Weijun glanced at Sui Dong, who blinked and said word by word: "Brother Chen, Brother Jun and I have a plan. We are ready to open a video hall. Now we are short of money. Once the video hall is opened, we will stop running around."

Fu Weijun nodded in agreement. Opening a video hall of their own has always been their goal.

Zhou Chen shook his head and said, "Video parlors are not as simple as you think. Normal video parlors don't make much money, and they will be eliminated in a few years. They have long been a sunset industry."

Fu Weijun and Sui Dong looked at Zhou Chen blankly, not quite understanding what Zhou Chen meant.

Shen Mo asked nervously, "Teacher Zhou, you said the video room will no longer be available?"

Zhou Chen nodded. The era of video halls has passed. Although this place is relatively backward, video halls are also beginning to come to an end.

"Video halls are gradually being phased out. People now choose to buy or rent VCDs and DVDs. So if you want to open a video hall, I don't recommend it. Besides the fact that video halls are gradually being phased out, the people who go to video halls to watch movies are mixed. It's hard for the two of you to control the situation."

Fu Weijun and Sui Dong looked unhappy. Their limited knowledge made them unable to tell whether Zhou Chen's words were true or false, but they couldn't help but believe Zhou Chen in their hearts.

They felt that there was no need for Zhou Chen to lie to them. Besides, Zhou Chen was a top student at Hua Medical University and a counselor. He must have more knowledge and experience than them.

Shen Mo also thought that there was no need for Zhou Chen to lie to them, and he believed in Zhou Chen's words without a doubt.

"Then Mr. Zhou, what do you think is the best thing for my brother and Sui Dong to do in their situation?"

Zhou Chen thought for a while. Fu Weijun and Sui Dong had no questions to ask and were disabled. Fu Weijun was deaf-mute and Sui Dong stuttered. Sui Dong was okay, but it was basically impossible for Fu Weijun to find a normal job.

For them, starting their own business and making money is indeed the best option.

"How much money can you afford?"

Sui Dong looked at Fu Weijun, who nodded at him. Sui Dong then replied, "Brother Jun and I have saved money for several years. We have a total of more than four thousand."

Zhou Chen was quite surprised to hear that there were more than 4,000 yuan. Although the average monthly salary in Northeast China is now a few hundred yuan, Fu Weijun and Sui Dong do not have proper jobs, and they have just reached adulthood. Being able to save more than 4,000 yuan shows that they really want to become good people and find a legitimate livelihood, rather than just talking about it.

"Brother Chen, tell me, what should we do?"

Opening a video hall was just a goal they set for themselves and their own little wish, but in the final analysis they still wanted to make more money.

They felt that Zhou Chen was much more knowledgeable than themselves, and perhaps Zhou Chen could give them better choices.

Zhou Chen said, "I do have an idea for making money steadily. If you two learn a little, you can definitely do it. But the starting capital of more than 4,000 is a bit too much."

When Shen Mo and the other two heard about making money steadily, their eyes lit up. Sui Dong even asked impatiently, "What, what business?"

"cybercafe."

"cybercafe?"

Fu Weijun and Sui Dong looked at each other in bewilderment. They had been hanging around in society and had heard people talk about Internet cafes, but they had never been there. Their minds were still on entertainment venues such as video halls and game halls. Internet cafes were a new type of entertainment venue for the Northeast and they were not familiar with them at all.

Shen Mo knew something, and she asked in confusion: "Teacher Zhou, Internet cafes use computers, and computers are very expensive, right?"

"Yes, computers are very expensive, one costs several thousand yuan. If you want to open an Internet cafe, you need at least a dozen computers, so I said that your money difference is huge."

Zhou Chen's words immediately chilled the hearts of the three people. It turned out that all the money they had might not be enough to buy a computer, so how could they afford to open an Internet cafe?