The winter of that year was exceptionally cold. I, a battalion commander who came out of the barracks, faced the biggest challenge of my life.
"Lao Chen, have you really decided to retire from the army?" the voice of Director Li, the company commander who had turned to a job, echoed in my ears.
"Well, Bureau Li, I, the battalion commander, don't want to cause trouble to the country. I replied firmly.
Director Li's eyes were full of worry: "When you go out, you are alone, and now in this world, it is difficult to find a job." ”
I smiled, but there was a bitterness in my heart. Yes, I, a battalion commander who can only wield knives and guns, what can I do when I go out?
Sure enough, I left the army and ran into walls everywhere. During that time, I lived in a dilapidated rental house and went out every day to look for work, only to be disappointed.
"Lao Chen, come and see this. "One day, Director Li approached me and handed me a job offer.
I took it and saw that it was a security company, and the treatment was not bad. I looked at Director Li suspiciously: "Bureau Li, this ......"
"I know you're unwilling, but solve the problem of food and clothing first, and then take your time. His eyes were full of anticipation.
I gritted my teeth and nodded. And just like that, I became a security guard.
"Lao Chen, you came out of the army, why did you become like this now?" my colleague Xiao Zhang looked at me, his face full of puzzlement.
I smiled wryly and shook my head: "Life is like a play, it all depends on acting skills." ”
Just when I was struggling to make a living, something happened to Director Li's side. He was demoted because of a sudden fire.
"Lao Chen, I'm the director now, but I'm not as comfortable as you. "He got so drunk that he collapsed on the couch at my house.
I looked at him with mixed feelings. This person who was once high-spirited, but now ends up like this, is my comrade-in-arms and my brother.
"Li Ju, there are always ups and downs in life, we have to get through. "I was comforting him, and I was comforting myself.
The cause of the fire was found out, and it was deliberately set on fire. Director Lee was framed.
"Lao Chen, I have to find out about this matter, I can't just carry the black pot like this. His eyes were firm, as if he had returned to the heroic company commander of the year.
I know that when he goes, he will be in turmoil. And I can't sit idly by.
"Bureau Li, I'll go with you. "I decided, to stand by his side again.
In this way, we two veterans fought side by side again. In the course of our investigation, we went through hardships and even nearly lost our lives.
Finally, at a critical moment, we found evidence and returned Director Li's innocence.
"Lao Chen, thanks to you this time. He held my hand tightly, tears of gratitude glistening in his eyes.
I smiled and shook my head: "We are comrades-in-arms, say nothing thank you or not." ”
After experiencing this incident, I realized that although life is difficult, as long as we face it bravely, we can always find a way out. And Director Li and I will continue to write the legend of our veterans on this land.
After recovering his innocence, Director Li decided to start over, he resigned from the position of director and decided to start his own business. And I also decided to follow in his footsteps and explore the rivers and lakes together.
"Lao Chen, do you think we can afford to toss at our age?" Director Li flashed in his eyes during a late-night conversation.
"Bureau Li, we all crawled out of the pile of dead people, what else are we afraid of?" I patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile.
We started to set up our own company, and although the process was full of hardships, we didn't back down. During that time, we ran the market during the day and researched and planned at night, although it was hard, but our hearts were full of hope.
"Lao Chen, you see, this is our company's business license. Director Li held the piece of paper with an excited smile on his face.
I laughed too, and at that moment, it was as if we had found ourselves again.
At the beginning of the company's establishment, we encountered many difficulties. The distrust of customers and the exclusion of peers make it difficult for us to move forward.
"Lao Chen, are we wrong?" said Director Li to me in frustration after a failed business.
"Bureau Li, what difficulties did we not encounter on the battlefield back then? What is this setback?" I encouraged him, and I was also encouraging myself.
We cheered each other on, supported each other, and finally, after countless failures, we had our first success story.
"Lao Chen, we succeeded!" Director Li shook my hand excitedly, with tears in his eyes.
"Yes, Bureau Li, we succeeded. I smiled, tears welling up in my eyes.
With the continuous expansion of business, our company has gradually gained a firm foothold in the market. And Director Li and I have also become successful people in the eyes of others.
However, just when our business was in full swing, a sudden financial crisis put our company in an unprecedented predicament.
"Lao Chen, this time we are really finished. Director Li sat in his office with a look of despair.
I looked at him, but my heart was unusually calm: "Li Ju, don't forget, we are veterans, as long as we have a breath, we can't give up." ”
During that time, we tried everything we could to find a breakthrough. After countless efforts, we finally found a solution to the problem.
In the aftermath of the crisis, our company not only did not fall, but became stronger. And Director Li and I have also strengthened our beliefs in this storm.
Now, we have reached the twilight of our lives. Looking back, we are full of emotion. Those hardships in the past have now become the most precious memories.
"Lao Chen, thank you for accompanying me through this life. At a party, Director Li drank and spat out the truth.
I smiled, my eyes full of emotion: "Bureau Li, it should be me who thank you for making me understand what it means not to give up." ”
The two of us veterans, just like this, have gone through the ups and downs of life hand in hand. And our story has become an eternal legend in this land.
Time flies, and our two veterans are going farther and farther on the road of entrepreneurship. Although we have passed the sixtieth year, our hearts are still blazing, and we still have dreams and move forward bravely.
One day, Director Li suddenly proposed: "Lao Chen, we have been creating value for others for so many years, it's time to make some contributions to society." ”
I looked at him and was slightly surprised: "Bureau Li, what do you mean ......?"
"Yes, I want to set up a foundation to help those veterans and families in need. There was a determined glint in his eyes.
I was silent for a moment, filled with emotion. This brother, who once led us from birth to death on the battlefield, is now leading us on another path of dedication.
"Bureau Li, I support you. I nodded heavily.
On the day of the foundation's founding, we invited our comrades-in-arms who had fought side by side with us. Everyone came together to witness this exciting moment.
"Lao Chen, at our age, we are really lucky to be able to do something for the society. Director Li stood on the stage and said with emotion.
"Yes, Li Ju, our whole life has been dedicated to the country and the people, which is our honor. I held his hand tightly, tears glistening in my eyes.
The operation of the Foundation was not smooth, and we encountered many unexpected difficulties. But instead of being discouraged, we strengthened our convictions.
"Lao Chen, you see, this is the child we sponsored, and he was admitted to university. Director Li took a letter of thanks and handed it to me excitedly.
I took the letter, tears blurring my eyes: "Bureau Li, our efforts have not been in vain. ”
As the days go by, our foundation helps more and more people. And our story gradually spread throughout the city.
One day, a young veteran came to us with hope in his eyes: "Two big brothers, your foundation has changed my life, and I want to contribute to society like you." ”
Director Li smiled and patted him on the shoulder: "Good job, this is the inheritance of our veterans." ”
I looked at this young figure, and a warm current welled up in my heart. We know that our mission has been passed on and that this love and responsibility will continue to last.
The years are merciless, and the hair of our two veterans has turned gray, but our hearts are still young. We have left our footprints and eternal legends on this land.
Today, we sit on a park bench and watch the sun set, enjoying the tranquility.
"Lao Chen, have you ever regretted it in this life?" Director Li asked me suddenly.
I looked at him, smiled and shook my head: "Bureau Li, I never regret it. Because we have written our own legend with our lives. ”
The two of us veterans, just like this, have gone through the ups and downs of life hand in hand. And our story has become an eternal legend in this land.
Over time, Mr. Lee and I have built a solid reputation in the community. Our story inspires more and more people, especially those who have been through difficult times.
"Lao Chen, have you heard? That young veteran, he actually opened a small company of his own, specializing in providing employment opportunities for veterans. Director Li told me excitedly.
I nodded, smiled and said, "yes, he really did." Our foundation not only helps them, but also unleashes their potential. ”
Our foundation attracts more volunteers and donors. We have held many charity activities to help those in need. Mr. Lee and I are often personally involved in communicating with the recipients to understand their needs.
"Lao Chen, do you see that little boy? He once lost both parents, but now with our help, he has become an excellent student. Director Li pointed to a little boy, his eyes full of pride.
I looked at the little boy and felt a warmth in my heart: "Li Ju, this is what we have been pursuing, to help those in need and give them a better future." ”
However, just when we thought everything was going well, a sudden natural disaster struck our city. Houses were destroyed and people were displaced.
"Lao Chen, we must take action to help those affected by the disaster. Director Li's eyes flashed with determination.
I nodded and clasped his hand: "Li Ju, we have faced life and death together, and we will not back down this time." ”
We quickly organized a rescue team to go deep into the affected areas to provide food, water and shelter to the affected people. We work day and night to help everyone we can.
"Lao Chen, although we are old, our hearts are still young. Director Li was at the rescue scene with a determined glint in his eyes.
I looked at him and my heart was full of respect: "Li Ju, it is precisely because we have experienced the wind and rain that we can better understand their suffering. ”
After a period of hard work, we finally helped the people affected by the disaster to get through the difficult time. Their gratitude is palpable, and our foundation has received even more praise for it.
Time flies, and Director Li and I have gray hair, but our hearts are still young. We have left our footprints and eternal legends on this land.
Today, we sit on a park bench and watch the sun set, enjoying the tranquility.
"Lao Chen, have you ever regretted it in this life?" Director Li asked me suddenly.
I looked at him, smiled and shook my head: "Bureau Li, I never regret it. Because we have written our own legend with our lives. ”
The two of us veterans, just like this, have gone through the ups and downs of life hand in hand. And our story has become an eternal legend in this land.