My name is Chen Ming and I am a veteran. In 1983, with loyalty to the motherland and yearning for the military cause, I stepped into the barracks. In the arduous training and strict assessment, I was directly promoted to company commander two years later with my indomitable will and outstanding performance. At that moment, the rank on my epaulette shone brightly, as if to announce my glory to the world. I became the focus of the whole company, and I will never forget that sense of accomplishment.
At that time, the company I was in was the sharp knife company of the whole army, and it was extremely combative. As a company commander, I am well aware of the great responsibility and glorious mission. For the construction of the company and the growth of the soldiers, I poured all my heart and soul into it. I led them to hone their military skills, improve their tactical literacy, and be ready to do anything for the country and the people. Under my leadership, the company has won one honor after another, and I have been praised by the leaders and loved by the soldiers.
One day, the chief came to me and said he wanted to introduce his daughter to me. I vividly remember that it was a sunny day, and the chief was smiling, and he patted me on the shoulder and said, "Chen Ming, you are an excellent soldier, and I believe that you will be a responsible man." My daughter is a good boy and I hope you can get to know each other and spend your life together. ”
Faced with the chief's kindness, I did not hesitate to refuse. At that time, I only had the company and soldiers in my heart, and I couldn't tolerate anything else. I don't think I'm capable of taking on a family, and I don't want to affect the construction of the company for personal reasons. The chief was a little disappointed, but he respected my decision and just said lightly: "Chen Ming, you are a principled person, I respect you." But you have to remember that opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared, and I hope you don't regret it. ”
Time flies, and a few years later, I was discharged from the army and returned to my hometown to become an ordinary worker. Every time in the dead of night, I will think of those passionate years, those comrades-in-arms who fought side by side, and the words of the chief. I began to reflect on whether my decision was really wise.
Now, I am over the age of six, and I can't help but feel a trace of regret when I see that my friends around me have achieved success. I regret that I didn't take the opportunity and that I didn't have the courage to face love and marriage. I knew that opportunity would probably come once in a lifetime for me. And I, because of the so-called principles and concerns, gave it away.
Sometimes, I wonder what I would be like now if I had promised the chief, and maybe I would have been a happy husband, a loving father. Perhaps, because of the support of my family, I will move forward more in my career. However, all this is only hypothetical, and the reality is that I am still alone, suffering from remorse.
There are no ifs in life, only consequences and outcomes. I knew that my decision back then was irreversible. But I still hope that through my own efforts, I can make my life better. I told myself that I could no longer let regret bind me, and that I had to be brave enough to pursue happiness and make up for the regrets I had back then.
So, I started a new life. I studied hard, improved my abilities, and achieved excellent results in my work. I actively participated in various social activities and made many new friends. I told myself to try to live my life to the fullest, even if I couldn't go back in time.
Time flies, and time cannot be turned back. I know that some things are missed for a lifetime. But I believe that as long as there is love in the heart and the courage to pursue it, happiness will always come. And I no longer regret the choice I made back then. Because I know that I am responsible for my own life. No matter how many hardships lie ahead, I will go on with determination to find happiness that belongs to me.
Today, I stand at the crossroads of my life, looking back on the past and looking forward to the future. I would like to say to those young people who are working hard for their ideals: cherish the opportunity in front of you and be brave enough to pursue your own happiness. Don't let regret become a regret in life, believe in yourself and be brave enough to take responsibility