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Officer Jiang Shan leaned comfortably on the side of the seat, looking affectionately at the scenery outside the window, and fell into deep memories. The golden sunlight poured gently on her face, bringing her a sense of tranquility that she had not seen in a long time.
Twenty-four years ago, in 1998, those years cast a shadow over her life. It was as if just yesterday, the sudden flood had mercilessly engulfed her home and taken away her dearest loved one, her dear grandmother.
Jiang Shan vaguely remembered that there were eight people in the family at that time, and the family atmosphere was warm and harmonious. However, who would have predicted that this sudden natural disaster would destroy everything for them so brutally.
The raging flood converged into a monstrous wave that mercilessly swept her and her grandmother into it. Grandma hugged her tightly, grabbed a big straw-like branch with all her might, and said to her in a choked voice: "Child, you have to hold on tightly, don't let go!" Jiang Shan trembled in the face of the stormy waves in front of her, but she still tried her best and clinged to the branch in despair.
At this moment, a violent wave hit, and the grandmother's hand holding her tightly finally couldn't bear it, and the two were instantly swept into the turbulent torrent. Jiang Shan struggled desperately, and when she was about to suffocate, her arms tightly hugged a tall and straight poplar tree, and used her last strength to cling to it.
After nine long hours, she was finally saved. The moment she opened her eyes, she saw a group of heroic soldiers in army green combat uniforms, among which there was a sturdy figure shuttling through the waves, pulling her back from the brink of life and death without hesitation, saving her life.
The hero who saved her from fire and water is the current benefactor, Mr. Wang Minghua.
Jiang Shan suddenly came back to her senses and found that she was wearing a solemn police uniform, walking firmly on the People's Square. As a glorious people's policeman, she has finally realized her dream back then, but she will always remember Mr. Wang Minghua, the benefactor who fought side by side with her and saved her life.
The life-and-death scenes that flashed in Jiang Shan's mind just now were also deeply imprinted in Wang Minghua's heart. The scorching summer of 1998 was supposed to be the moment when Wang Minghua retired.
As a veteran who is about to return to the field, he has packed his bags and is confidently ready to take on new challenges in life.
However, a hurried and tense command once again summoned him to the familiar and dangerous battlefield. The flood disaster of that year was one of the worst in the history of the Yangtze River Basin, and countless people faced a choice of life and death in an instant.
Wang Minghua did not hesitate to put on the army green combat uniform he was familiar with, drove a small bamboo raft, and threw himself into this rescue operation in a race against time without hesitation.
The oncoming flood roared like a beast, and he was engrossed in every detail of the water, not sparing every floating plank, for fear of missing any possible distress signal.
Suddenly, a suspicious black shadow flashed in his eyes, swaying gently over a tall poplar tree.
"Quickly get close to that big tree!" Wang Minghua gave a firm order, and he steered the bamboo raft and bumped forward in the turbulent flood, gradually approaching the mysterious black shadow.
After many attempts and adjustments, they finally reached the bottom of the tree. I saw a thin girl almost dying, clinging to the trunk of a tree, as if she would be swallowed by the torrent if she slackened.
Wang Minghua did not hesitate to stretch out his body, wrapped his arms around him, and steadily picked up the weak girl. However, to his surprise, the girl's hands were already stiff, and she was holding the trunk tightly, barely able to break free.
Seeing the child in front of him covered with trauma and paleness, Wang Minghua's heart was filled with deep grief.
He silently prayed that this brave child would get through the many difficulties in his life.
Jiang Shan quietly looked out the window, recalling the arduous growth experience. After being rescued, she lost her grandmother and all her family members, leaving only her elderly father and sister to rely on for her life.
Their originally happy and warm family of eight was shattered by this disaster.
The family was originally living in poverty, but after the disaster, they were even more homeless. Just when Jiang Shan's family was in despair, caring people from all walks of life have extended a helping hand, and the government and relevant departments have also urgently allocated a large amount of relief funds.
Since the start of the disaster, a steady stream of generosity and aid from all over the country has been urgently transported to the affected areas, providing a solid and powerful guarantee for the suffering people to overcome the most difficult difficulties.
What's even more touching is that many people who are keen on public welfare have taken the initiative to contact Jiang Shan's family, some generously donating to fund their tuition fees, and some providing them with various help and support in life.
Jiang Shan clearly remembers that one day at the end of August 1998, at the scene of a "98 Flood Fighting" disaster relief performance held in Beijing, the audience enthusiastically encouraged: "Remember? There are so many uncles and aunts who care about you, everything will be fine!" She nodded firmly, and her eyes once again flashed with hope.
With the support and care of all sectors of society, Jiang Shan and her sister were able to return to school and continue their academic journey, which was interrupted by the disaster. Although the road to study was long and full of hardships and challenges, Jiang Shan never wavered in her determination and dream of becoming a police officer.
It is worth mentioning that Mr. Wang Minghua has been silently paying attention to the recent situation of Jiang Shan's family. When the festive season comes, he always takes time out of his busy time to visit them and send them the most sincere blessings and greetings.
Jiang Shan's father had a very difficult life during his lifetime, and the family's financial resources mainly relied on the hard work of his two daughters to barely survive. When he learned of this situation, Mr. Wang Minghua did not hesitate to take out 3,000 yuan in cash and solemnly handed it over to Jiang Shan: "Take it, this is the cost of your father's treatment, I firmly believe that everything will slowly get better." ”
Since then, Jiang Shan and Wang Minghua's life trajectories have gradually separated, but they are as closely connected as fate. One is Jiang Shan's diligent and studious path to pursue her dreams, and the other is Mr. Wang Minghua's unswerving and heroic life path.
After countless days and nights of unremitting efforts, Jiang Shan finally got her wish and was admitted to the Railway Police Officer College directly under the Ministry of Public Security, opening a new chapter in her life.
Driven by her father's earnest teachings and her own firm beliefs, she resolutely chose a noble career of serving the people.
During her college career, Jiang Shan has always maintained a hard-working spirit and has performed well in all subjects. She often recalled what her father once said: "Our lives are bought by the People's Liberation Army with blood and life, you must study hard, join the army or the police in the future, and serve the people."
This deep entrustment became a powerful motivation for her to move forward.
Since graduation, the young and promising Xiao Jiangshan has overcome all obstacles, struggled to pass the tests of the national civil service examination, and finally succeeded in becoming a glorious people's policeman with her outstanding strength and unremitting struggle.
What is even more proud is that in 2019, due to her outstanding performance in her work and firm faith, she was honored to become an honorable member of the Communist Party of China.
At the same time, Mr. Wang Minghua did not hesitate to choose to re-devote himself to the arduous cause of flood relief. No matter where he was, he always led the way to brave the waves and rescue those in dire straits.
In July 2016, when Jingmen City was hit by a torrential rainstorm that had not been seen in a century, Mr. Wang Minghua stepped forward again, risking his own safety and going deep into the torrent to find possible survivors.
At that moment, he found a nine-year-old boy trapped in a tree, and in a trance, he seemed to see Xiao Jiang Shan back then. The boy was filled with deep gratitude for this life-saving benefactor and vowed to devote himself to firefighting in the future as a way to give back to society.
Witnessing this scene, Mr. Wang Minghua's eyes flashed with tears, and he silently prayed that this child could pass on this spirit of saving people and realize his ideals in a higher realm.
Time flies, and 24 years have passed quietly in the blink of an eye. Today, Jiang Shan has become an experienced people's policeman, and her benefactor, Mr. Wang Minghua, still sticks to his post and silently protects the safety of the lives and property of the people.
In 2021, everything is going on in an orderly manner. In March of this year, CCTV carefully planned a surprise session, inviting these two "life and death grievances" to reunite and recall the twists and turns of those years together.
When Ms. Jiang Shan walked into the recording site and saw Mr. Wang Minghua sitting in front of the stage, her eyes couldn't help but moisten. The little girl 24 years ago has now grown into a heroic and fearless defender of the people, and the benefactor who saved her life is now a weathered veteran party member.
Jiang Shan took a deep breath, tried to calm the excitement in her heart, and then took a vigorous step and solemnly gave Wang Minghua a standard military salute. Mr. Wang Minghua also stood up slowly, and returned a solemn salute with the same straight attitude, and the respect between the two was passed on silently.
Since then, Jiang Shan was finally able to bravely hug Wang Minghua affectionately, and tears couldn't help but quietly slide down her cheeks. "Uncle Wang, I sincerely thank you for your righteous act of saving people in danger back then, and now I have become a people's policeman with honor, and I will unswervingly defend the people's peace!" she said with tears in her eyes.
"Great, really good!" Mr. Wang Minghua was also deeply touched, he gently patted Jiang Shan's back to show comfort, and said with emotion: "I am extremely pleased to see you so brave and extraordinary today.
We are all children of the motherland and the people, and it is our duty to dedicate ourselves to them."
The two looked at each other and smiled, as if they were recalling the touching moment of life and death in front of the TV screen. However, this time, Jiang Shan is no longer the weak person who needs help, but a comrade-in-arms who fights side by side with Wang Minghua.
When the recording came to an end, Wang Minghua held Jiang Shan's hands tightly and said earnestly: "Shanshan, you must always remember your responsibilities as a policeman, and you must not forget the important mission we shoulder.
Before the two finished talking, they were politely urged by the staff to leave the recording site. They said goodbye and went to their new jobs. Although the road ahead may be long and challenging, the spiritual flame of the heroes will live on through their legacy.