In 1972, my girlfriend, who was a teacher, accompanied me to sign up for the army, and four years later I successfully promoted my engagement with her

In the cold winter of 1972, I faced the cold wind, with curiosity and expectation for the unknown, bid farewell to my family, and set foot on that mysterious and brand-new military land with two like-minded young people. I had just finished a year as a primary school teacher, and my life was about to change dramatically.

Time flies, looking back, it was my cousin who sowed the seeds of longing for the military in my heart. My cousin's four years in the military made him mature and resilient, and this change inspired me to yearn for military life. At the end of 1972, with a dream, my girlfriend Ruolan and I worked together to sign up for the army to meet unknown challenges.

In the military years, we learned Xi, worked hard, and finally ushered in a successful promotion together, which is a new chapter in my life. This time witnessed the difficulties in the early days of my military career, and also cultivated a deep relationship between me and Ruolan. She is my confidant and supporter in life, and our marriage contract has become the best explanation of the past.

At the end of November 1972, when the news of the army conscription came, Ruolan did not hesitate to support me in signing up. Her firmness and understanding have strengthened my determination to move forward, and her trust in our common future has also become my strongest backing on the way forward.

Although I was uneasy about my parents' worries and hesitations during the registration process, Ruolan's support and understanding made me more convinced of my choice. The military years are not only a great exercise for the body, but also a deep examination of love. Ruolan's relationship with me gradually warmed up during this time, and the ordeal we went through together also made our relationship more indestructible.

In 1972, signing up for the military became a wonderful adventure in my life, and it was also the starting point for Ruolan and I to start building our future together. The military years allow us to grow and struggle together, and this deep feeling will become an indelible precious memory in our hearts.