If I hadn't had that medical check-up, I would have been a courier, or maybe I had signed a contract with the company and become a small boss.
However, it was the physical examination at the age of 23 that made my life more colorful.
01
My name is Li Haoyu, a child of an ordinary urban working family, my father is a well-known electrician in the factory, and my mother works as a cashier in a supermarket.
Although my parents gave me a hard life, when I became an adult, I did not choose to go to school, but worked several temporary jobs, and five years ago, when I was 23 years old, I was working as a delivery person in a courier company.
At the behest of my friend Zhang Jian, he and I came to the military physical examination center, with a clear purpose, we both planned to join the army.
For Zhang Jian, joining the army is the traditional way for him to inherit his father's military status.
"Haoyu, are you nervous?" Zhang Jian asked me with a smile as he adjusted his folder.
"A little but more excited, don't you?" I replied.
"Me too, after all, it's a big step towards maturity. He replied easily, but I could see the determination hidden in his eyes.
As we passed one test after another, we let our guard down until the doctor coldly called us aside.
"Li Haoyu and Zhang Jian, there is a problem with the urine sample results of the two of you. The doctor's tone didn't fluctuate, but my heart began to beat wildly.
"What's the problem?" "At this time, although the two of us were a little nervous, we were more curious!
"Positive drug test. The doctor said succinctly.
I felt that my steps were weak and I could barely stand on my feet, and at this time, Zhang Jian, who was standing on the side, grabbed my shoulders tightly.
"Wait, this can't be, it must be a mistake. I tried to explain, my voice shaking.
Although the two of us dropped out of school early and entered society, no one dared to do anything illegal!
The doctor looked at us with little sympathy in his eyes, as if he was accustomed to the result, and then he said, "I understand how you are feeling now, but we need to investigate further, come with me." ”
Then we were taken to a separate room, guarded by two military policemen outside, and sitting in the cold room, Zhang Jian and I looked at each other, unable to believe that this was true.
Shortly after, a friendly-looking officer walked in, introducing himself as investigating the anomaly.
"I know you're confused, maybe scared, but tell me in detail about what happened last night. He pulled out a notebook and prepared to record our statement.
Jian and I looked at each other, and then began to recount the experience of last night in detail, hoping to find that potential clue to solve this sudden mystery.
02
Under the records of the officers, we told us about the itinerary of the last few days, as well as the food.
At this time, the officer went out, and I suddenly thought of something, and said in a low voice: "Zhang Jian, do you remember the meat bun we ate last night?"
"Of course I remember, it was a little ceremony for us to celebrate coming for a medical check-up, what's wrong, Haoyu?" Zhang Jian looked a little confused.
"I wonder if there's something in that meat bun......" Before I could finish my sentence, the officer walked in.
So I plucked up the courage to highlight to him the fragrant meat bun from last night, and when he was done, he closed his notebook and looked thoughtful.
But his next words also relieved the two of us: "Okay, I understand your situation. I will arrange for someone to investigate this restaurant and their vendors. ”
Hearing him say this, Zhang Jian said quickly: "Thank you, thank you very much." ”
"Don't worry, we haven't found out yet, but I promise we'll get to the bottom of it. He replied.
A few days later, we were still in the detention centre, and it was difficult to calm down.
Every time someone opened the door, we thought there was something new, until that afternoon, when the officer appeared in front of us again, his expression seemed somewhat complicated.
"You two, I have to tell you something. He sat down, looking much more serious than he had last met.
Zhang Jian hurriedly asked, "Is it the result of the investigation about that meat bun?"
"Yes, we looked into the restaurant and also looked at their recent supply history. The officer paused, then said, "You may be right, the restaurant does use a special seasoning that contains substances that may cause your urine test to be abnormal. ”
Zhang Jian and I glanced at each other, and we couldn't hide our surprise on our faces.
However, we wanted to get out of this cold place as soon as possible, so I couldn't wait to ask, "So, can we leave?"
"It's going to take some time, but as things stand, at least your explanation looks tenable for now. The officer stood up and said, "I will arrange for further testing and confirmation as soon as possible, and at the same time report this to my superiors." ”
As he was leaving, he turned back to us and said, "It is important that you assert your innocence, and I admire your courage." ”
As the officer left, there was a brief silence in the room, and after a long time, Zhang Jian said excitedly: "Haoyu, it seems that we are really about to go out!"
"yes, it feels like something out of a TV series. Although I replied like this, my heart was still full of mixed emotions, all of which were incredible, but at least hope was already in sight.
While the officers brought us good news, we still couldn't completely relax.
There are still many more tests and investigations to be carried out to prove our innocence once and for all, and the daily wait feels like a long one, and we keep repeating the details of the night before the medical examination in the hope of finding more clues.
A few days later, the officer came to our room again, looking good news, but still serious.
"Li Haoyu and Zhang Jian, your new round of urine test results are negative, which shows that the first result may indeed be interfered with by external factors. He said.
"Can we leave then?" Zhang Jian asked immediately, his voice revealing hope.
"Not yet, we still need to do some additional confirmation and wait for the final approval from the superiors, but I believe this time it is not a big problem. The officer replied, with comfort in his tone.
Although we are not yet completely free, the news has given us a sigh of relief, at least we know that we are now moving in the right direction.
The next day, the officer brought the final confirmation, saying: "You two have been proven innocent, and the superiors have agreed to let you go, and I am very sorry for this misunderstanding, but this incident is also a wake-up call for us to ensure that similar things will not happen again in the future." ”
Zhang Jian and I were both relieved, and I gratefully said to the officer, "Thank you, thank you very much." You and your team have done so much for us, and we really appreciate it. ”
The officer smiled and said, "It's my job, and it's our responsibility to make sure everyone is treated fairly." Your persistence and calmness are also worth learning from. ”
03
The moment we were released and walked out of the detention center, the air felt much fresher, Zhang Jian looked at me, smiled and said, "Haoyu, these days are really exciting. ”
I replied, half-jokingly, "yes, I feel like I can write a novel." ”
On the way home, we decided to celebrate our freedom in a small café, sitting by the window with the sun shining on the table as Zhang Jian teased us about our adventures.
"You say, can we write this experience into a book?" Zhang Jian smiled and picked up his coffee and made an exaggerated expression.
"History books may not work, but I think we can try the school newspaper, or who knows, maybe it will be in the news. "I took the conversation and was in a relaxed mood.
"Honestly, I've learned a lot in the past few days, especially about trust and patience. Zhang Jian's tone was a little more serious.
I nodded and said, "yes, so do I, and it feels like we're not just coming out of the detention center, it's like we're coming out of some of our old ideas." ”
"Remember the day we were talking about how to prove my innocence? I never thought I would be so insistent. Zhang Jian recalled the scene of those days.
"Yes, that kind of persistence was unexpected to me, but you know what? I think it's because you're by my side that I'm able to be so persistent. I said seriously.
Zhang Jian looked at me and said with a smile: "You have to tell our parents about this when you go back, they will definitely be shocked." ”
"Sure, especially my mom, she's probably going to be worried to death. I shook my head and smiled wryly.
We sat in the café for a long time and talked a lot, not only about this event, but also about our future and dreams.
Before leaving, Zhang Jian stood up, patted me on the shoulder and said, "Haoyu, our trip is really unforgettable." ”
"yes, I hope the road will be smoother in the future. I replied.
We walked out of the café together and embarked on the road home, although the road ahead was still full of unknowns, but this experience made us stronger and cherished our friendship more.
As Zhang Jian said, this experience is indeed unforgettable.
It was not only an unexpected challenge, but also a profound journey of growth and awareness, and we all learned that no matter what the future holds, nothing is impossible as long as we stand up for what is right and keep our faith.
However, Zhang Jian and I were still preparing to undergo a physical examination again the next year, and in the brigade that signed up to join the army, if Zhang Jian was to inherit his father's mantle, then I was purely fascinated by the justice of the soldiers.
As the saying goes, I regret being a soldier for two years, and I regret not being a soldier for a lifetime, but that's what I say!
Note: This story is purely fictional, the names and events in the story are fictional, and the purpose of using place names is only for the purpose of describing the plot and making it easy to read and understand
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