I was born in a rural area, with a family of seven or eight people, and my life was not rich. I had just turned 18 that year, and the results of the college entrance examination came out, but I didn't get into college. Overnight, my dream was shattered. I felt a little lost and lost.
When I decided to go south to work, my uncle suddenly broke into my life. He was an armed cadre and worked in the provincial capital. When he heard about my plan, he rushed to our village overnight.
I remember that early that morning, I was carrying my bag and preparing to set out on my journey to the city. My uncle suddenly appeared at the station and blocked my way.
"What are you going to do, young man?" he asked solemnly.
"Uncle, I want to go to the city to work and find a job. I replied with my head bowed.
"Why?" his voice suddenly became heavy.
"Because I didn't get into college. I said with a little sadness.
He was silent for a moment, then sighed, "Come back with me." ”
I hesitated, but followed him home. On the way back, he told me his story.
My uncle was also a rural child when he was a child, and his family was poor and his conditions for studying were very poor. But he was determined to change his fate since he was a child, he studied hard, was admitted to university, and later was admitted to the civil service and became an armed cadre. He told me that there are always things in life