That was in 1995. I, Li Tiesheng, took off the military uniform I had worn for fifteen years, bid farewell to my comrades-in-arms, and entered society. At that time, I thought that with the ability of a soldier, I could eat in the local area, but who would have thought that the successive blows made me feel the coldness of life.
On the first day I went to the factory to look for a job, the factory manager glanced at me and said, "I can't do anything, what do you want?" and swept me out of the house. I stood at the gate of the dilapidated factory, confused.
That day, I wandered aimlessly through the streets and happened to meet my old comrade-in-arms, Chen Yong. He grabbed me and said, "Tie Sheng, are you such a big man as you being defeated by these little setbacks?"
I shook my head with a wry smile and said, "Yongzi, you don't know, I'm a waste now, and I don't know anything." ”
Chen Yong's eyes widened and he said, "Fart! Have you forgotten how hard we worked when we were in the army?" You Li Tiesheng are such a person who admits defeat so easily?" He patted me on the shoulder, "In this way, I have an idea, you follow me." ”
In this way, Chen Yong and I started the road of entrepreneurship. We've set up stalls, sold snacks, and come and gone in the wind and rain. At that time, I often thought about the days in the army, and I was holding back a lot of energy in my heart, and I must do a good job.
One day, Chen Yong came to me in a hurry and said, "Tie Sheng, we have found a business opportunity!" It turned out that we found that the sales of agricultural products in several nearby villages were not good, so we decided to set up an agricultural products sales company.
We just did it, and we ran around, contacting farmers, and finding a way to sell it. During that time, I felt like I was in the army again, and I was full of strength.
However, the good times did not last long, because of lack of experience, we were cheated of a large number of payments. Chen Yong was so anxious that he turned around, but I was unusually calm, I said: "Yongzi, we are soldiers, we are not afraid of death, are you still afraid of this difficulty?"
Let's start all over again, starting from scratch. In those years, we suffered a lot, but none of us thought of giving up. Finally, after falling again and again, we stood on our feet and the company gradually got on the right track.
Today, I sit in my office, looking out the window at the traffic, and my heart is full of emotion. I, Li Tiesheng, have gone from being regarded as a veteran to having my own career now, and this journey has been really ups and downs.
Sometimes, I think of those difficult days, and I think of Chen Yong's sentence: "Have you forgotten that when we were in the army, that hard work?" Yes, that hard work, that strength not to admit defeat, is the driving force that has supported me to this day.
Life is like a war without gunpowder, we are all soldiers on the battlefield. As long as you have that hard work in your heart, even if you fall countless times, you can get back up and win the victory that belongs to us.
Time flies, time flies. In the blink of an eye, Chen Yong's agricultural products sales company and I were on the right track, and our business was getting bigger and bigger. We not only helped the nearby villagers solve the sales problem, but also drove the local economic development. However, life is always full of unexpected challenges.
That day, I was working on documents in the office, and Chen Yong hurriedly ran in, and said with an anxious face: "Tie Sheng, have you heard? Several villages near us are about to be expropriated, saying that they are going to build a large industrial park." ”
I was stunned, this news was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for us. If the village is expropriated, then the supply of goods for our company will be greatly affected. I took a deep breath and said to Chen Yong, "Yongzi, we have to think about this matter in the long run. ”
We immediately got into action, asking around for news, hoping to find a solution to the problem. After some hard work, we learned that the expropriation was not a foregone conclusion, and that there was still room for gain. So, we decided to lead the villagers together to fight to defend their homeland.
We organized a delegation of villagers to go to the relevant departments again and again to report the situation and win support. During those days, I felt like I was back in the passionate years when I was in the army. Whenever I am tired, I will think of Chen Yong's sentence: "Have you forgotten that when we were in the army, we worked hard?"
Finally, with our unremitting efforts, the relevant authorities decided to re-evaluate the expropriation plan. At this time, Chen Yong suddenly fell ill, and he was diagnosed with severe cirrhosis. I sat down in front of his hospital bed, held back tears, and said to him, "Yongzi, you must hold on, and we will continue to fight together." ”
Chen Yong smiled weakly and said, "Tie Sheng, I know you can do it. Don't forget, we're soldiers, and nothing will stop us. I held his hand tightly, and I was secretly determined to lead the villagers to win this victory.
In the days to come, with Chen Yong's faith, I continued to lead the villagers to work hard to defend their homeland. After a long period of negotiation and consultation, we finally achieved a phased victory, and the relevant departments agreed to adjust the expropriation plan to protect the interests of the villagers.
That day, when I returned to the company, I looked at Chen Yong's seat and felt a lot of emotion in my heart. I picked up the phone, dialed Chen Yong's hospital room, and said to him, "Yongzi, did you hear that? On the other end of the phone, Chen Yong's voice was slightly weak, but still firm: "Tie Sheng, I know you can definitely do it." ”
Life is one battle after another. On this battlefield without gunpowder, Chen Yong and I, as well as those villagers, used faith and courage to write our own legend. And this perseverance and hard work is the military feelings that we can never give up.
The days passed day by day in a busy situation, and Chen Yong's condition was good and bad, but his mental state was always good. He could always hear the news of victory in my words, and his eyes, which were a little tired from the pain, always shone with determination.
One day, I came to the hospital with the company's latest performance report, Chen Yong saw me, smiled and said, "Tie Sheng, look at your red face, what good news does the company have?"
I smiled and nodded, "Yongzi, you guessed it. Our company's sales performance has reached a new high, and the villagers' trust in us is getting deeper and deeper. ”
After hearing this, the smile on Chen Yong's face became even brighter: "Okay, good! Tie Sheng, we have lived up to everyone's expectations. ”
I patted him lightly on the shoulder, but there was some concern in my heart. Chen Yong's condition is unstable, and I am afraid that he will suddenly leave me one day. Such thoughts made me feel like a man, but I couldn't show it in front of him. I pretended to be relaxed and said, "Yongzi, when you get better, we'll do it together." ”
Chen Yong's smile had a hint of bitterness: "Tie Sheng, I know my body myself. But don't worry, even if I fall, I'll straighten my back. ”
Our conversation was interrupted by a sudden visitor. It was the old branch secretary of the village, he was holding some local products in his hand, and said with tears in his eyes: "Mr. Li, Mr. Chen, you have worked hard for our village." This is a little bit of our village's heart, and you must accept it. ”
I looked at the old branch secretary, and a warm current surged in my heart. Over the years, we have made unremitting efforts for the development of the village, and it is my greatest comfort to be recognized by the villagers. I accepted the old branch secretary's mind and told him about Chen Yong's illness, and after hearing this, the old branch secretary held Chen Yong's hand tightly and was speechless for a long time.
Shortly thereafter, Chen's condition suddenly deteriorated. I stood by his bedside, tears rolling in my eyes. Chen Yong said with difficulty: "Tie Sheng, don't be sad. Remember, at all times, you have to straighten your back, we are soldiers. ”
My throat choked and I could only nod my head vigorously. That night, Chen Yong left, with his attachment to this land, his deep affection for his comrades-in-arms, and regret for the unfinished business.
After taking care of Chen Yong's funeral, I returned to the company and sat in his seat, my heart empty. But I understand that I must be strong, because Chen Yong's belief is still there, and our career will continue.
I stood up, looked out the window, and silently swore in my heart: "Yongzi, don't worry, I will take your share and continue to move forward." At that moment, I seemed to hear Chen Yong's answer, in the wind, in my heart.
I know that the battle of life is far from over, and I will continue to write our legend on this land with Chen Yong's courage and faith.
Time flies like a white horse, and in the blink of an eye, Chen Yong has been away from us for a year. This year, I took on all the affairs of the company alone, and every time in the dead of night, I always think of Chen Yong and the days when we fought side by side. I often stared into his seat in a daze, as if he was still by my side, sharing the joy of success and the pain of failure with me.
It was a stormy night, and I sat alone in my office, looking out the window at the storm, and I couldn't help but feel a little worried. The company has been experiencing some difficulties recently, the market environment has changed, and our sales have started to decline. I felt like a mountain was pressing on my heart.
At this moment, the phone rang suddenly, and it was an old friend from the village. He said eagerly: "Tie Sheng, it's not good, the landslide near the village has buried our warehouse. ”
My heart tightened, and I immediately realized the seriousness of the problem. The goods in the warehouse are an important asset of the company, and once lost, it will be a huge blow to us. I immediately gathered my staff, organized a rescue team, and rushed to the scene overnight.
When we arrived at the scene, I was shocked by what we saw. The warehouse was buried in a mess by rocks and sand. The villagers also organized themselves to help us clean up the site. During the rescue process, I felt the unity and tenacity of the villagers, who braved the hardships and dangers and worked together, which deeply touched me.
After several days of hard work, we finally cleared the warehouse, but the losses were still heavy. I stood in front of the warehouse, looking at the mess all over the floor, and my heart was mixed. At this time, a villager came over, patted me on the shoulder and said, "Mr. Li, don't worry, we will tide over the difficulties with you." ”
I looked at him, and a warm current welled up in my heart. Over the years, we have developed a deep bond with the villagers, who are not only our customers, but also our friends. I said firmly, "Thank you, we're going to get through it." ”
When I returned to the office, I held an emergency meeting to discuss with the employees what to do. We decided to adjust our sales strategy to explore new markets, and at the same time strengthen cooperation with the villagers to cope with the difficulties together. With the joint efforts of everyone, the company gradually got out of the predicament and sales gradually recovered.
During that time, I deeply experienced the power of teamwork. Whenever I encounter difficulties, I always think of Chen Yong's words: "No matter when, you must straighten your back, we are soldiers." It is this sentence that has sustained me through one difficult day after another.
Today, our company has come out of the woods and is thriving. I stood in front of the office window, looking out at the sunlight, and my heart was full of emotion. I know that all these achievements are inseparable from Chen Yong's belief and the support of the villagers. I will continue to move forward and write our legend with Chen Yong's perseverance.