On the occasion of the Spring Festival full of hope and vitality in 2023, the Du family, located in the beautiful Taiping Village of Guizhou Province, happily ushered in two joyful news.
As the eldest son in the family, Du Fuguo, who has a sense of military mission, and his wife Wang Jing, who is in the same boat and has deep feelings, finally ushered in the crystallization of their love, injecting new vitality and endless hope into this warm and harmonious family.
This good news spread quickly throughout the army like a spring breeze, and before this joy dissipated, the Du family received a greeting that was both strange and familiar.
General Hu Xiaobai, a well-known general of the Southern Theater of Operations, is about to visit the Du family to express his most sincere concern for them, which is undoubtedly the second major good news that the Du family has received at the beginning of the new year.
In order to welcome the arrival of General Hu Xiaobai, Du Fuguo changed into a neat military uniform early and waited for this distinguished guest with great expectations.
Soon after, a large number of army officials led by General Hu came to Du's door, followed by a full of sincere condolence gifts and a specially prepared condolence fund of 20,000 yuan.
Such a generous gift deeply touched everyone present. Du Fuguo warmly invited the generals to come into their homes for a short rest, and personally poured hot tea for the commanders who came to pay their respects.
At the coffee table in the living room, while everyone was talking freely, General Hu asked with concern about Du Fuguo's recovery.
When he saw that although Du Fuguo had lost his eyes, his eyes were still firm and powerful, and under the empty sleeves were his once heroic and fearless arms, General Hu couldn't help but feel deep respect and heartfelt praise in his heart.
The indomitable soldier in front of him is the hero who fought bloodily on the border of Yunnan five years ago and contributed to the country. Despite the devastating blows, he still straightened his back and faced life's difficulties with optimism, and everyone who knew his story would be touched by his spirit.
Back on October 11, 2018, Du Fuguo was sticking to the southwest border to carry out a minesweeping mission, but he did not expect that a sudden explosion accident would completely change his fate.
On that day, when Du Fuguo was carrying out a mine-clearing operation, an obsolete Type 67 heavy grenade was suddenly discovered. This grenade not only has a rich ammunition reserve, but also has a much more explosive power than ordinary models.
Although the wear is severe, the specially processed rope still has a potential explosion risk and cannot be ignored.
After hearing the captain's instructions, Du Fuguo stood up fearlessly and took the initiative to take on the task of on-site inspection. In the face of sudden crises and challenges, he bravely responded with his agility and only wanted to bring a harmonious and peaceful environment to the country.
However, an accident happened, the long-buried mine suddenly detonated, and the huge explosion was deafening, and Du Fuguo fell into a coma in an instant. When people rushed to the scene in horror, they saw Du Fuguo's eyes lost and his surroundings were in chaos.
The explosion-proof suit on Du Fuguo's body was already in tatters, and almost every inch of skin on his body was scratched by sharp fragments. What's even more terrifying is that his eyes fell out of their sockets, and blood gushed out like a fountain.
Faced with such a grim situation, Du Fuguo was quickly taken to a local hospital for first aid.
During the treatment, the doctors had to make the painful choice of removing Du Fuguo's eyes and removing his hands that could not be saved.
In order to prevent limb necrosis from further threatening his life, they had no choice but to amputate Du Fuguo.
As a result, Du Fuguo suffered extremely heavy injuries, and was transformed from a heroic soldier into a disabled man in an instant, and what a violent shock this blow had on his soul? When the bad news reached the family, his wife Wang Jing and mother Li Helan immediately collapsed to the ground, grief-stricken.
As a member of a military family, Wang Jing knew that her husband's job was fraught with danger, but she never expected disaster to beneath her so ruthlessly.
This young and beautiful rural female college student could have chosen to escape from this destined difficult married life, but her character was not weak, but showed extremely strong willpower.
During the period when her husband suffered a heavy blow and suffered mentally, Wang Jing gave him endless support with practical actions. She gave up her career pursuit, and had no choice but to wait by her lover's side day and night.
No matter where Du Fuguo goes for rehabilitation training, Wang Jing always accompanies him.
Whenever Du Fuguo was depressed, his wife would always sit quietly next to him and listen patiently to his heart. Wang Jing is like a clear spring, moistening the dry soil in her husband's heart.
With her unwavering support, Du Fuguo was able to muster the courage to face the hardships of life bravely and vow to defeat poverty.
When the great changes in his life came suddenly, Du Fuguo once fell into the abyss of despair and could not extricate himself. He was once an iron-blooded man who fought bravely and fearlessly against his enemies on the battlefield, but now, his once tall and straight body has been injured and disabled, making his ability to take care of himself worrying, and his heart is tormented.
In difficult moments, Du Fuguo even confided in his beloved - his wife Wang Jing the painful cry of "divorce". Because he was convinced that he had become a burden to his family and the army, and that he was no longer worthy of dragging down this virtuous and wise military wife.
Every time he thinks that he may be separated from his wife from now on, Du Fuguo's heart is as painful as a sharp sword. It is undoubtedly a cruel reality that a once brave and fearless warrior who regarded death as if he were at home now has to bear such a heavy blow.
Du Fuguo's inner world brought endless pain to his wife Wang Jing. She watched her husband's once vigorous figure instantly become weak and weak, and his once sparkling eyes gradually lost their brilliance, and the grief in her heart was indescribable.
However, just when Du Fuguo fell into despair, Wang Jing gave him strength with practical actions and warmed his heart with perseverance. Whenever Du Fuguo was depressed, Wang Jing would always sit quietly beside him and listen patiently to his heart.
"Despite all this great misfortune at the moment, you are still a pride to our family. With your hands and eyes, you have defended the safety of your country and won the highest honor.
Wang Jing always comforts her husband so affectionately.
She is like a clear stream, moistening the barren land in the heart of Du Fuguo. With the support of his wife and the encouragement of his family and friends, Du Fuguo finally regained the confidence and courage to overcome his disability.
As a soldier, he admonished himself to have a tenacious will to persevere. So, accompanied by his wife, Du Fuguo began a new journey in life.
He learned how to pick up objects with his broken arms, and even successfully completed the task of writing, and the first name he wrote down was none other than his wife, Wang Jing.
This is a romantic journey belonging to two warriors, Wang Jing's selfless dedication and unwavering companionship have witnessed her deep love for her husband Du Fuguo.
At the same time, this is also a kind of foreshadowing, indicating that Du Fuguo will rekindle the powerful power in his heart and never stop pursuing the beauty of life.
During the long period of hospitalization, as a wife, Wang Jing fully fulfilled her duty of taking care of her husband, whether it was the trivial matters of daily life or the details of medical care, she did it in an orderly manner, and meticulous care became the biggest driving force for Du Fuguo to move forward.
After recovery, Du Fuguo did not give up his love and pursuit of life because of his physical disability. Although he lost his eyes and hands, with his unwavering perseverance and the resolute will characteristic of a soldier, he regained his confidence and courage in life.
Once, when the comrades-in-arms saw Du Fuguo dressing and eating alone, they couldn't help but be moved. It is undoubtedly touching that a warrior who fought bloodily on the battlefield and killed the enemy bravely now needs to start learning the most basic life skills.
However, Du Fuguo never got discouraged or gave up because of this. He used his broken arm to regain his ability to take care of himself little by little, and interpreted his perseverance with practical actions.
This spirit of tenacious struggle is exactly what our great country and people admire. In recognition of Du Fuguo's outstanding achievements in serving the country and removing landmines over the years, the national government has awarded him the "August 1 Medal", the "Bomb Disposal Hero Soldier" honorary gold statue, "Pioneer of the Times" and many other national honors.
In 2018, he was awarded the "Person of the Year Who Moved China".
In the face of so many honors and praises, although Du Fuguo felt gratified, he always maintained a modest and cautious attitude. In his view, wearing a soldier's badge not only represents glory, but also means responsibility and responsibility.
Therefore, even though he has become disabled, he still sticks to his military career.
In 2022, Du Fuguo once again wore a military uniform and returned to the army to pass on the valuable experience he had accumulated on the front line of demining to the young soldiers. Whenever he recounted those war-torn years, his voice that had gone through the vicissitudes of life seemed to still be able to feel the breath of gunsmoke back then, which deeply touched the young comrades-in-arms.
Some people believe that the reason why Du Fuguo was able to regain his strength was not only his own indomitable will, but also because of the love and encouragement of his family, comrades-in-arms and all walks of life.
The country and the people have given him endless honor and respect, and he has repaid the kindness of the motherland with practical actions.
Therefore, when Du Fuguo, who had returned with honor, stepped into the barracks again, when he vividly depicted the shocking mine-sweeping operations again and again, every soldier present could not help but be deeply moved and full of respect.
This noble professional glory is a powerful driving force that pushes Du Fuguo to move forward firmly and never give up!
Although Du Fuguo retired from the front line of minesweeping shortly after returning to the barracks, he did not leave the military life he loved. In 2020, Du Fuguo officially served as the announcer of the People's Liberation Army Radio, and he told the story of the military in vivid language with a new identity, injecting a steady stream of positive energy into the army.
In a popular podcast, Du Fuguo affectionately shared his minesweeping journey over the years with a wide audience. His voice, which has weathered the storm, tells the story of the war, which has moved and awed countless listeners.
Some people said with emotion that it was precisely because of his personal experience of those thrilling moments that Du Fuguo was able to reproduce the battlefield scenes so vividly, pass on the invaluable mine-sweeping experience to the younger generation, and inspire more enthusiastic young people to devote themselves to the military career.
Just as Du Fuguo's new business was developing steadily, his wife Wang Jing also came with good news -- she was already pregnant! Despite the difficult living conditions, Wang Jing still firmly decided to give birth to a child for her husband Du Fuguo, bringing new vitality and vitality to this special family.
Wang Jing, who has always been strong and independent, has resolutely taken on the responsibility of the whole family since her husband unfortunately became disabled.
Now that they finally have a child of their own, the joy in their hearts is indescribable.
In the world of soldiers, Wang Jing is undoubtedly the leader in the group of military wives. She has always accompanied her husband through the most difficult moments of her life, and now she is naturally full of joy when Du Fuguo finally welcomes the arrival of a new life when he regains his footing.
For Du Fuguo, his wife's pregnancy is undoubtedly the most exciting good news. At one time, he almost faced the dilemma of separating from his wife, and now he can finally have a complete family, which will surely make him more courageous in his broadcasting career and contribute more to the army.
From masculinity to gentleness, from steadfastness to magnanimity and compassion, the Du Fuguo family has demonstrated in a unique way the moral code of a military family.
As a tenacious soldier, despite the struggle on the edge of life and death, Du Fuguo still firmly maintained his iron will, and defended every inch of the motherland with practical actions, while as a strong military wife, Wang Jing showed a resolute temperament in gentleness, and was always indomitable, supporting the family with her deep love and firm determination.
It is precisely because of a brave and fearless soldier like Du Fuguo and a self-sacrificing military wife like Wang Jing that our country can firmly have peace and our people can live in peace in this world.
With their blood and hard work, they have demonstrated the noble quality of selfless dedication and heroic fighting of soldiers, and have won the deep admiration of the people of the whole country.
Du Fuguo's family not only showed their personal courage, but also interpreted the selfless dedication and indomitable diamond-like will of the entire military family to the cause of peace of the motherland.
When the soldiers saw this disabled comrade-in-arms put on the battlefield again, a wave of enthusiasm and a strong sense of mission naturally surged in their hearts.
The other children of the Du family are also on the front line of the fight against the epidemic, which makes people deeply feel the selfless dedication of military families to the country and the people.
The eldest son, Du Fuguo, defended the frontier with his life, while the second son, Du Fuqiang, took on the heavy responsibility of patrolling the Tibetan region, and the two daughters devoted themselves to medical assistance.
Therefore, when people praise the Du family as the "home of heroes", we all agree from the bottom of our hearts. This ordinary but great family has cast a glorious image of heroes with their flesh and blood, and at the same time, they have also warmed the hearts of countless people with their tenacious and affectionate maternal love.
From Du Fuguo, we see the responsibility and responsibility of a soldier; from Wang Jing, we see the virtuousness and generosity of the military wife; and from other members of this family, we see the selfless dedication to the motherland and the people.
It is this heroic spirit that has gathered into a powerful force for peace and inspired us to continue to move forward in the new era.