That was in 1979. I stood outside the gate of the troops, with mixed feelings. The company commander walked over, patted me on the shoulder, and said, "Lao Li, I really can't bear you to go." ”
I smiled and replied, "Company commander, there is no banquet in the world that will not be dispersed. ”
The company commander frowned, thought for a moment, and suddenly said, "In this way, how about returning three days late and accompanying me to train another batch of recruits?" ”
I hesitated, but finally nodded. Little did I know at the time that these three days would change my fate.
On the first day, I accompanied the company commander to the recruit training ground. The recruits looked at us with awe in their eyes. The company commander gave the order, and they ran faster than the rabbits. During the training, I found a young man named Xiao Wang, who was quick in his movements and firm in his eyes, and he was a good seedling at first glance.
The next day, the company commander took me to the shooting range. During the shooting, I was surprised to find that my shooting performance had improved a lot compared to before. The company commander joked: "Lao Li, it's been three days late, it seems that God wants you to leave something." ”
On the third day, the company commander asked me to take Xiao Wang alone to carry out a mission. On the way, we met a group of enemies who were trying to sabotage military facilities. Xiao Wang and I were not afraid of danger and joined forces to repel the enemy. After returning from the mission, the company commander excitedly shook my hand: "Lao Li, you have made a great contribution!" ”
Just as I was about to leave, the company commander suddenly announced: "Lao Li, your superiors have decided to let you stay in the team and serve as our shooting instructor." ”
I was stunned, I didn't expect fate to arrange it like this. At that moment, I understood why the company commander kept me, it turned out that he had already seen my potential.
In the days that followed, I threw myself into my job as a shooting instructor. Xiao Wang became my proud disciple, and he made rapid progress, and soon became the top shooter in the army.
A few years later, I left the army, but that experience became the most valuable asset of my life. Whenever I recall those three days, I feel full of emotion: if it weren't for the company commander's retention, my life trajectory might have been different.
Years have passed, but in my mind, it is still as clear as yesterday. Those three days made me understand the impermanence of fate and the importance of seizing opportunities. Life is like this, sometimes, a small decision can change the fate of a lifetime.
The days went by like this, and my days in the army were full and busy. Under my guidance, Xiao Wang's shooting skills have become more and more sophisticated, and his eyes are full of trust and respect for me. In the dead of night, I would walk alone to the shooting range and look at the place where I had fought, and my heart would be full of emotion.
One day, the company commander came to me and said with a serious expression: "Lao Li, there is an important task that I want to send you to complete." ”
I immediately straightened up and replied with a firm gaze: "Guaranteed to complete the task!" ”
The company commander nodded and handed me a secret letter, "This is a special mission, you take Xiao Wang to complete it." ”
Xiao Wang and I carefully studied the content of the mission, which was a reconnaissance operation that went deep behind enemy lines. We know that this is both a test and a life-and-death challenge.
Before leaving, the company commander held my hand tightly, "Lao Li, I believe in you, you must come back safely." ”
Xiao Wang and I set off in the darkness of the night, and we cautiously crossed the enemy's blockade line and went deep behind enemy lines. There we found an important stronghold of the enemy. Just as we were preparing to retreat, the unexpected happened, and we were discovered by the enemy.
The enemy pounced on us like a wolf, and Xiao Wang and I fought back back with all our might. Bullets whistled past our ears, and every shot sounded like the call of death. We encouraged each other and persevered until reinforcements arrived.
When Xiao Wang and I returned to the unit with the joy of completing the mission, the company commander hugged us excitedly. With tears shining in his eyes, he said in a choked voice, "You two, you're all good!" ”
That mission made me more aware of our mission and responsibility as a soldier. Xiao Wang has also grown a lot in this battle, and he has become more mature and steady.
As time went on, I came to realize that my career as a shooting coach had not only changed me, but also influenced countless young people like Xiao Wang. Because of my teaching, they have become the elite of the army and the pillars of the country.
Until one day, I received a letter from Xiao Wang. He told me that he had become a company commander and that he would continue to pass on my spirit and skills in the army. Reading that letter, my heart was filled with pride and relief.
I know that my mission has been accomplished, and that my story will continue as these young soldiers grow up. And those years, those days spent with the company commander and Xiao Wang, will forever be engraved in my memory and become the most precious treasure in my life.
The days passed like flowing water, and my life gradually adapted to this calm. However, one day, my silence was shattered by an urgent letter, which was sent by Xiao Wang. In his letter, he told me that his company was about to carry out an extremely dangerous mission, and that he wanted me to go back and work as their shooting adviser.
My heart tightened, and I knew what that meant. I sat there and was silent for a long time. In the end, I decided to go again, for the sake of Xiao Wang, for the sake of those young warriors, I had to go.
I returned to the familiar barracks, where everything made me feel defamiliar. Xiao Wang stood there waiting for me, he had matured a lot, but his eyes still flashed with the light of the past. He walked over and held my hand tightly: "Master, you are back." ”
I nodded and smiled, "Xiao Wang, I believe you can do it." ”
In the process of preparing for the mission, I noticed a young soldier named Xiao Li, his eyes were firm and his movements were neat, which reminded me of Xiao Wang back then. I decided that I was going to teach them everything I knew so that they could come back safely.
The day of the mission finally arrived, and I watched them all get ready to go, nervous and proud. Xiao Wang walked up to me and said deeply, "Master, we will remember your words and will definitely come back safely." ”
I patted him the shoulder: "Go ahead, I trust you." ”
They disappeared into the night, and I returned to the shooting range alone, which was empty except for the wind whispering on the field. I closed my eyes and silently prayed for them.
As the minutes ticked by, I waited for their news. Finally, I heard familiar footsteps, it was Xiao Wang and they were back. They smelled of gunsmoke, but their eyes were filled with the joy of victory.
Xiao Wang ran over and told me excitedly, "Master, we succeeded!" Your teachings have helped us survive at critical moments. ”
I looked at him and my heart was full of relief: "Good, good, you are all good. ”
At that moment, I understood that my mission was not over. I will continue to be here, using my experience and my skills to help more young fighters and give them one more chance to survive on the battlefield.
I know that my story will continue in this barracks, and my life will continue because of these young warriors. In this place full of challenges and hopes, I will continue to contribute my part to the country and the people in my own way.
Xiao Li walked over, his eyes flashing with admiration and gratitude: "Lao Li, what you taught us really played a big role on the battlefield." ”
I smiled, my heart full of pride and satisfaction: "As long as you can come back safely, I am relieved." ”
In the days that followed, I continued to play my role in the barracks, instructing the young fighters in their marksmanship. Xiao Li became my proud disciple, and his progress was so rapid that he soon stood out in the company.
One day, the company commander came to me and said with a serious expression: "Lao Li, the superior has an important task that you and Xiao Li need to complete together. ”
I immediately straightened up and replied with a firm gaze: "Guaranteed to complete the task!" ”
The company commander nodded and handed me a secret letter, "This is a reconnaissance mission deep behind enemy lines, it is very dangerous, but I believe you can succeed." ”
Xiao Li and I carefully studied the content of the mission, and we knew that this was both a test and a life-and-death challenge. We encouraged each other, prepared, and waited for the moment to go.
Before leaving, the company commander held my hand tightly, "Lao Li, I believe in you, you must come back safely." ”
Xiao Li and I set off in the darkness of the night, and we cautiously crossed the enemy blockade line and went deep behind enemy lines. There we found an important stronghold of the enemy. Just as we were preparing to retreat, the unexpected happened, and we were discovered by the enemy.
The enemy pounced on us like a wolf, and Xiao Li and I fought back back with all our might. Bullets whistled past our ears, and every shot sounded like the call of death. We encouraged each other and persevered until reinforcements arrived.
When Xiao Li and I returned to the unit with the joy of completing the mission, the company commander hugged us excitedly. With tears shining in his eyes, he said in a choked voice, "You two, you're all good!" ”
That mission made me more aware of our mission and responsibility as a soldier. Xiao Li has also grown a lot in this battle, and he has become more mature and steady.
As time went on, I came to realize that my career as a shooting coach had not only changed me, but also influenced countless young people like Xiao Li. Because of my teaching, they have become the elite of the army and the pillars of the country.
Until one day, I received a letter from Xiao Li. He told me that he had become a company commander and that he would continue to pass on my spirit and skills in the army. Reading that letter, my heart was filled with pride and relief.
I know that my mission has been accomplished, and that my story will continue as these young soldiers grow up. And those years, those days spent with the company commander and Xiao Li, will forever be engraved in my memory and become the most precious treasure in my life.