I, named Daniel Zhang, joined the army in 2024 and was assigned to an elite unit. After hard training, I was finally promoted to platoon commander. On that year's Recruitment Day, I welcomed my recruits with pride and anticipation.
That day, the sun was shining, and batches of recruits were in. Suddenly, an elegant female teacher caught my attention. Her name is Lin Jing, and she is the psychological counselor of this recruit. She was dressed in plain white, like a fairy, and people couldn't help but take a few more looks.
"Platoon Commander Zhang, we will work together in the future, please take care of me." Lin Jing smiled and shook hands with me, and the smile was as warm as a spring breeze.
"No problem, Mr. Lin." I responded, but there was a ripple in my heart.
Recruit training began, and I took my soldiers to work around and exercise their will. Lin Jing is responsible for giving them psychological counseling classes to relieve their pressure. However, life in the troops was not all smooth sailing, and conflicts were inevitable.
Once, the recruit Xiao Wang had a conflict with his comrades because he did not adapt to the strict life. After I found out, I immediately went to Lin Jing to discuss a solution.
"Teacher Lin, do you have any good ideas?" I asked anxiously.
Lin Jing pondered for a moment and said, "I think we can start from psychology, let him understand his own problems, and take the initiative to resolve contradictions." ”
So, we decided to let Xiao Wang participate in a simulated combat drill to let him experience the importance of teamwork. During the exercise, Xiao Wang really realized his problem and shook hands with his comrades.
However, at this moment, a sudden emergency mission broke the peace of the troops. We received orders to go to the border on a mission. Lin Jing also took the initiative to ask Ying to follow us.
In the course of the mission, we were attacked by enemy forces. At the moment of life and death, I led the soldiers to fight bravely to kill the enemy, while Lin Jing used her professionalism to relieve our psychological pressure.
After the battle, we sat on the battlefield with the smoke of gunfire still in place, comforting each other. Lin Jing looked at me and asked with concern, "Platoon Commander Zhang, have you ever been afraid?" ”
I smiled and replied, "I'm afraid, but I'm a soldier and can't retreat." ”
In this way, we established a deep friendship in the midst of war. However, after the mission was over, Lin Jing chose to leave.
On the day of parting, she said to me: "Platoon Commander Zhang, thank you for making me understand the greatness of soldiers. I will keep this experience in my heart and continue to contribute to the education of my country. ”
I looked at her departing back, and my heart was mixed. Yes, our story is over, but her story will continue to be written.
Time flies, and I still stick to the barracks. Whenever a recruit is recruited, I think of that elegant governess. She was like a shooting star, streaking across my sky, leaving a lifetime of memories. And I will continue to fulfill my mission to defend the motherland and protect the homeland.
Time flies, and life in the barracks is still tense and fulfilling. The arrival of each recruit reminds me of Lin Jing's warm smile and determined eyes. In the days after she left, it was as if I had lost an important pillar and the void in my heart could not be filled.
One day, a letter suddenly came from the troops. The handwriting on the envelope is familiar and kind, it is Lin Jing. I couldn't wait to open it, and it said that she invited me to visit the school where she taught. She said she wanted us to see what she was doing and how the kids were growing up with knowledge.
I decided to accept her invitation. On a fine day, I put on casual clothes and set out on my way to her school. In the schoolyard, the children's laughter and reading are full of life. I stood outside the classroom window and watched Lin Jing teaching, her eyes full of hope for the future.
After class, she took me on a walk around the campus, and we talked about her teaching philosophy, her dreams. "Platoon Commander Zhang, do you know? I think education is like planting a tree, and every seed you plant can grow into a towering tree. Her words reveal her love for education.
"You're right, Mr. Lin." I sincerely sighed, "Military personnel and teachers, although their responsibilities are different, are both working for the future of the country." ”
We were walking and chatting, when suddenly, a rush of bells broke the silence of the campus. Lin Jing received a phone call, and her face instantly became solemn. "One of the school's children strayed into the construction site and is in critical condition." She hung up the phone and said to me nervously.
I immediately realized that this was a race against time to rescue. We rushed to the scene, and the child was trapped in a deep pit, surrounded by loose earth and rocks, which could collapse at any moment. Without hesitation, I jumped down and held the child in my arms.
"Platoon Commander Zhang, be careful!" Lin Jing shouted anxiously from above.
"Don't worry, I'll be fine." I comforted her while carefully moving the child upwards step by step.
When we finally returned to the ground safely, Lin Jing hugged me and the child tightly, tears rolling in her eyes. "You're a hero, Platoon Commander Zhang." She choked up.
"No," I shook my head slightly, "I'm just doing my duty as a soldier." ”
At that moment, I deeply felt the preciousness of life and the importance of responsibility. We may not be able to predict the future, but we can influence it with our actions to protect the innocent and fragile lives.
In the days that followed, I often thought of Lin Jing and those children. Whenever I encounter challenges in the barracks, I think of their smiles and the persistence and anticipation for the future. They have become the driving force for me to move forward and make me more determined to walk on the road of defending my motherland. And Lin Jing, she is still in that corner, silently sowing hope and nurturing the sun of tomorrow. We are fighting on different battlefields, but we all share the same beliefs and dreams in our hearts.
As the days passed, I was doing my duty in the barracks while Lin Jing continued her educational career at school. Our lives seem to be back on our own tracks, but that encounter and cooperation is like an imprint engraved in our hearts, which is always unforgettable.
One weekend, I came to Lin Jing's school again. This time, I came as an ordinary friend to see her and the children she cared for. When Lin Jing saw me, her eyes flashed with surprise. "Platoon Commander Zhang, you're here."
"Teacher Lin, I'm going to take a look at you and the children." I said with a smile.
She took me on a tour of the library she was in charge of, which was filled with all kinds of books, and the children were immersed in the world of knowledge. "It's like a little fortress that protects the children's dreams." I said with emotion.
"Yes, I hope that they will be able to find their way here and become useful people in society in the future." Lin Jing's eyes were full of expectation.
We sat in the corner of the library, watching the children read carefully, and a warm current welled up in our hearts. At this time, a little boy walked over, holding a book in his hand, and asked timidly, "Teacher Lin, is this the uncle of the People's Liberation Army who saved me?" ”
Lin Jing smiled and nodded: "Yes, he is your hero." ”
I took the book from the little boy's hand and started talking to him. His name was Xiao Ming, and that accident made him full of respect for soldiers. We talked about the duty and bravery of a soldier, and I encouraged him to be brave in the face of difficulties and be like a little soldier.
When parting, Xiao Ming took my hand and said seriously: "Uncle PLA, when I grow up, I will be like you and protect others." ”
I touched his head, and a sense of pride and responsibility swelled up in my heart: "Xiao Ming, as long as you study hard, you will definitely be able to realize your dreams in the future." ”
When I left the school, Lin Jing escorted me to the door. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on her face, and she looked warmer and more determined. "Platoon Commander Zhang, thank you for the positive energy you bring to the children."
"Yes, Mr. Lin." I looked at her, "You've given me a lot too." ”
We looked at each other and smiled, and at that moment, I understood that even though we were in different worlds, our hearts were always connected. We are all working for a better tomorrow, whether it's on the war-torn frontier or on a schoolyard full of books.
I turned away, full of anticipation for the future. The smiles of Lin Jing and Xiao Ming, as well as those children, are like beacons that illuminate my way forward, making me more determined on the road to defend the motherland. And my story will continue to be written in the barracks, and every memory is the driving force for me to move forward.
Time passed between the barracks and the school, and Lin Jing and I were busy at our respective posts, but our hearts were always closely connected. We kept in touch through letters and phone calls, sharing each other's lives and insights.
One day, I received a letter from Lin Jing. In the letter, she mentions a student named Xiao Ming, the little boy who once strayed into the construction site. Lin Jing wrote in the letter: "Xiao Ming has improved a lot recently, he not only has excellent grades, but also has become a small leader in the class. He always said that he wanted to be like you. ”
Reading Lin Jing's letter, a warm current surged in my heart. I decided to go to Lin Jing's school again to see what the little boy looked like now.
When I walked into Lin Jing's school again, everything seemed so familiar and so different. I saw Xiao Ming, who was no longer the timid little boy, but a tall, confident teenager. His eyes sparkled with surprise when he saw me, and he ran over quickly and held my hand tightly.
"Uncle PLA, you're finally here!" He said excitedly.
I looked at him with a smile, filled with relief. "Xiao Ming, you have grown up, become stronger and more responsible."
We sat down and chatted, and Xiao Ming told me about his dream, that he wanted to be a soldier, to protect the country and the people like the hero in his heart. I encouraged him and told him that as long as he kept working hard, his dream would come true.
Lin Jing walked over and looked at Xiao Ming and me, her eyes full of pride and gratitude. The three of us sat on campus, chatting about the past and the future, as if time had frozen in this moment.
When I left the school, Lin Jing escorted me to the door. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on her face, and she looked warmer and more determined. "Platoon Commander Zhang, thank you for the positive energy you bring to the children."
"Yes, Mr. Lin." I looked at her, "You've given me a lot too." ”
We looked at each other and smiled, and at that moment, I understood that even though we were in different worlds, our hearts were always connected. We are all working for a better tomorrow, whether it's on the war-torn frontier or on a schoolyard full of books.
I turned away, full of anticipation for the future. The smiles of Lin Jing and Xiao Ming, as well as those children, are like beacons that illuminate my way forward, making me more determined on the road to defend the motherland. And my story will continue to be written in the barracks, and every memory is the driving force for me to move forward.