People's youth is only once, some people use youth to compose music, some people use youth to build their hometowns, and some people hold steel guns to integrate youth into the battlefield. Gao Zhixin, class 2021-8 of the School of Mechanics and Civil Engineering, is the latter, and March 21, 2022, is a day for him to be filled with a red pen, when he fulfilled his wish buried deep in his heart for several years, enlisted in the army, and embarked on a two-year service road.
"When you are a soldier, stand guard for the motherland"
In the summer of 2017, the action military film "Wolf Warrior II" directed by Wu Jing was released, which quickly set off a wave of patriotism and heroism, and also stimulated the enthusiasm for joining the army hidden in Gao Zhixin's heart, and the clip of the male protagonist Leng Feng holding up the five-star red flag through the firefight area during the evacuation of overseas Chinese still makes him feel excited, "At that moment, I sincerely felt how glorious and proud it was to have a strong motherland behind me, and I was even more eager to one day wear a military uniform and win glory for the country." Hearing that the school had the opportunity to enlist in the army, he did not hesitate to sign up, and at the moment he learned that the information was approved, he jumped up happily, and he realized that "his wish is about to come true!" ”
Speaking of the process of enlistment, Gao Zhixin bluntly said that "this is not the first time", in the summer of 2021, according to the passion of the heart, he tried to register, when it was the graduation season, due to the large number of applicants, regrettably missed the opportunity. "This time to be selected is really very happy, even if I am still not selected, I will not give up, the big deal will come again, I must be a soldier again, for the motherland to stand guard."
In order to meet the physical fitness standards of conscription, Gao Zhixin specially used his spare time to strengthen physical exercise. "Until now, I am not very satisfied with my own upward achievements, and when I arrive at the army, I will be more strict with myself and strive to do better and better!" Gao Zhixin said confidently.
After learning that he had successfully enlisted in the army, Gao Zhixin shared his joy with his parents in the distance for the first time, and his parents, who had always known that their son had a dream of joining the army, immediately expressed their blessings to him, but from the eyes of his parents, Gao Zhixin also saw a hidden worry, "They are proud of me, but they are also afraid of my suffering, I will definitely perform well in the army and not let them worry."
"When you get to the army, you must also read more."
Before joining the army, Gao Zhixin was an ordinary student majoring in civil engineering, and experienced the hard study time of high school, which made him full of freshness about the surrounding environment and learning style when he first entered the university, as if opening the door to a vast new world. "In college, self-awareness is too important, this is a place where challenges and opportunities coexist, it depends on whether you can firmly grasp it", talking about the feelings of university study and life, Gao Zhixin's words are a little more serious and serious.
Unlike many students who like to participate in various campus activities, Gao Zhixin, who has a somewhat shy personality, seems to have some "Buddhism" in his life, and the most favorite thing for this big boy of science and engineering to ponder in his spare time is to read and write poetry. "I have the habit of collecting books, I like books I will use my own money to buy them, put them on my bookshelf, some books will be taken out later to read, it is a great enjoyment for me, when I get to the army, I must also read more", speaking of books, his words seem to be more. Among the many books, Gao Zhixin likes history books the most, saying that reading history can not only be "wise", but also "learn from the past", reminding people to "not lose their way".
In addition to reading, Gao Zhixin also likes to read poetry, especially ancient poetry. Slowly, he began to write poetry by himself, although he did not have professional and systematic training, but gradually there was a sense of accomplishment in writing more, "Most of the inspiration for my poetry comes from daily study life, although it is not good enough to write, but for me it is a spiritual sustenance, even if I leave the campus, I will continue to write." ”
In the eyes of many people, reading is a "hard job", but in Gao Zhixin's view, it is "a road to the mountains of books", until now, he still maintains the good habit of getting up at six o'clock in the morning, and when others are afraid of being late and desperately running to the canteen, he has packed up and sat in the classroom. Recalling where this persistence and perseverance came from, Gao Zhixin scratched his head in embarrassment: "When I was in junior high school, my weight once reached more than two hundred pounds, and I had to 'catch my breath for half a day' when I ran a step, and then I made up my mind to insist on getting up very early every day to go for a run, gritting my teeth and losing more than a hundred pounds, and the habit of getting up early was also maintained to this day." ”
"Step by step, become the best version of yourself"
Before joining the army, many of the military uniforms of the enlisted students were sent by Gao Zhixin when he was an assistant in the armed forces department, and now he finally waited for his green uniform. Putting on the long-lost green military uniform, his eyes could not hide the pride: "Wearing this green military uniform and walking on campus, I am all holding my head high, and I know that from this moment on, I no longer represent only myself, but the image of a soldier." ”
Talking about future plans, Gao Zhixin's eyes are a little more uncertain, if there is an opportunity, he hopes to continue his studies on the basis of completing his studies, pursue a master's degree, and further consolidate professional knowledge. But at the same time, he also hopes to be able to enlist in the army for the second time and continue to realize the dream of becoming a soldier and defending the country. "There are many uncertainties in the future, and I hope that I can always have a new heart, step by step, and become a better version of myself."
Open Gao Zhixin's suitcase, neatly arranged clothes as if silently telling the attitude and expectations of a recruit, open the corner under the clothes, a notebook with the mark of the mine is particularly eye-catching, Gao Zhixin said, this trip he traveled from Jane, the only thing he did not forget to bring is this brand new notebook given at the farewell party, "The army is a new beginning for me, as a mining adult, there were good memories of my life and study in the school, even if I went to the army, I will not forget." At the same time, I also want to use this commemorative book to record my life in the army, and when I return to school two years later, when I look at these handwritings, it must be an infinitely beautiful memory. ”
"When a soldier knows why the hat badge is so red, when a soldier knows why the epaulettes are so heavy, when a soldier knows why the mountains and rivers of the motherland are in our hearts, we know that when we are soldiers, we know that we are good boys, hey, we want to be soldiers..." Now, Gao Zhixin's dream sail has set sail, and the sound of military orders seems to be ahead. Come on! Hot-blooded boy, the trumpet of the charge is blowing for you!