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When I was just graduating from high school, my parents decided to send me to the army, hoping that the strict discipline there would make me, a young man who was always in trouble, more mature and stable.
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It was the summer of 1978, and I was assigned to a unit located in a remote mountainous area. There, I gradually felt the pain and joy of growing up through the hard training and strict life I had to endure day after day.
One sunny afternoon, we had a regular field pull. On that day, I felt like something was churning in my stomach, which turned out to be the fault of the unclean food I had eaten the night before.
In between the marches, I urgently needed to find a place to solve my internal problems. Sneaking out of the group, I found a secluded wood, thinking I could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Just as I was about to leave, I noticed a girl standing across from me, looking at me with shocked eyes - at that moment, my heart felt like it was going to jump out of my chest.
My heart was beating faster and faster, and the girl in front of me was Huang Xiaocheng, who was standing there with a shocked and embarrassed expression. I quickly tidied up my clothes, and my face was as red as a ripe apple.
I struggled to explain, but before I could say anything, it felt like the whole world was still. Eventually, I could only smile awkwardly and quickly leave the woods.
Surprisingly, fate seems to be particularly fond of playing tricks on people. That night, the commander of our unit arranged for us to spend the night in a nearby village in order to continue the march the next day.
When my comrades-in-arms and I followed the village chief into the village, I was surprised to find that the home we were arranged to live in was Huang Xiaocheng's home.
The embarrassment and surprise in her eyes when she saw me was more palpable than in the woods during the day. Still, with her mother's hospitality, our group of guests who came to visit unexpectedly received a warm welcome.
At dinner, Huang Xiaocheng had changed her attitude, and her humor and generosity eased the atmosphere a lot. At the dinner table, we talked about our lives and dreams for the future, and her words were full of wisdom and insight into life.
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After the meal, I helped wash the dishes, while Xiaocheng handed me tools, and our conversation deepened. She recounts her life in the city and her occasional visits to her parents.
I, on the other hand, shared the hardships and interesting stories of military life, and also expressed my thoughts and expectations for the uncertainty of the future. That night, we talked late, and every star under the stars seemed to be listening to our story.
Over the next few months, Xiaocheng and I kept in touch through letters. In my letters, I confided in her about life in the army, the tension before each mission, and the infinite longing for home after each mission.
She wrote back about her work, her friends in the city, and her vision for the future. We are filled with curiosity and concern for each other's lives, and gradually, this affection goes beyond the realm of friends.
As time went on, I found myself looking forward more and more to receiving her letters. Whenever I see her familiar handwriting in the envelope sent by the postman, my heart can't help but beat faster.
I began to envision the life I might spend with her in the future, and the thought made me both excited and scared. The last day of my service finally came, and instead of going home directly, I chose to go to the city to find Xiaocheng.
Standing in front of her house, I took a deep breath and knocked on the door. We smiled as the door opened, and all the anxiety and anticipation turned into relief in that moment. Xiaocheng took my hand, and we sat down in her little living room and started that long conversation.
That night, we decided that we weren't just friends in letters anymore. We began to plan for the future, discussing possible difficulties and our shared dreams.
It didn't take long for us to decide to move the relationship towards a deeper commitment – getting married.
On the night of the wedding decision, we sat on the small balcony of Xiaocheng's house and watched the night view of the city. At that time, I deeply felt that the connection between me and Xiaocheng had transcended any emotion that could be expressed in letters.
We discussed the details of the wedding and decided to have a simple and heartwarming ceremony in my hometown. We hope to have the blessing of our family, and we also want this love to be the truest witness.
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On the day of the wedding, everything was as perfect as we dreamed. I was dressed in a neat military uniform, and Xiaocheng was wearing her carefully selected wedding dress. The smiling faces and well-wishes of friends and family formed the beautiful background music of that day.
Just as we were about to exchange rings, Xiaocheng suddenly became nervous. Her hands trembled slightly, and a hint of unease flashed in her eyes. I took her hand and whispered if she was ready.
Xiaocheng glanced at me, and after taking a deep breath, her expression regained firmness, and then we exchanged rings firmly, promising each other's future.
In the evenings, we sat on the edge of my bed in the cave room of my home, chatting late at night. Xiaocheng suddenly began to talk about some of her worries about her married life.
She was worried that she would not be able to adapt to life in a military family, and that I would feel lonely because of my frequent field trips. When I heard this, I felt a wave of emotion that I had never felt before. I realized that this marriage was not just an emotional union, but a bold commitment to the uncertainty of the future.
I grabbed her hand and said to her seriously: "Xiaocheng, I know that the life of a soldier is full of uncertainty and sacrifice, but I promise that no matter where I am, my heart will always be with you.
We will face all the challenges together and create our own beautiful memories together. Xiaocheng's eyes glistened with tears after hearing this, she hugged me tightly, and our hearts completely merged at that moment......
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That night, we talked a lot, from the little things of the past to the big plans for the future. Xiaocheng gradually let go of the burden in her heart, and her smile became brighter. The conversation between the two of us not only deepened our understanding of each other, but also strengthened our determination to face the future together.
We know that as challenging as the future may be, nothing is impossible as long as we hold hands. This night was not only the beginning of our marriage, but also a new chapter in our journey together.
Over time, Xiaocheng gradually adapted to life as a military wife. Our home is full of love, and whenever I go out on a mission, Xiaocheng will be at home waiting for my return, and her letters will always bring me warmth and strength when I need it most.
We have also experienced many difficulties and challenges, but as we promised in the middle of the night, no matter what the difficulties, we will face them together, shoulder to shoulder, heart to heart.
Now, when we think back to our encounter, that embarrassing scene in the woods turned out to be the beginning of our story, making us realize that every accident in life can be the most beautiful inevitability.
Our love story, although it started from a misunderstanding, has finally become a precious memory for us. Whenever we tell the story at a family gathering, it elicits a heartfelt laugh.