It was a turbulent time, and I, named Li Zhijian, was in my youth. One day, when I couldn't bear it anymore at school, I decided to drop out of school and run to the holy place in my heart - the military camp.
"Xiao Jian, have you really decided?" The mother asked worriedly.
"Mom, I've already decided, I'm going to be a soldier and defend the country." I replied firmly.
In this way, I embarked on an unknown path in life. After layers of selection, I became a soldier of the People's Liberation Army. In the recruit company, I met Lin Fang, a heroic female soldier.
"Li Zhijian, look at your stupid appearance, you are still a PLA soldier!" Lin Fang always likes to make fun of me.
"Don't underestimate people, I'll definitely impress you!" I made up my mind.
During the days of the recruit company, we competed with each other and made progress together. The appearance of Lin Fang made me understand the meaning of life. I no longer joined the army to escape from reality, but for the country and the people, for the ideals in my heart.
One day, we received an order to carry out an urgent mission: to rescue a scientist who had been kidnapped by enemy forces. This is my first time participating in a real battle, and I am extremely excited.
The battle was extremely fierce, and Lin Fang and I fought side by side, sharing life and death. Just as we were about to successfully rescue the scientists, we were suddenly met with a fierce counterattack by enemy forces.
"Li Zhijian, cover me!" Lin Fang shouted.
Without hesitation, I rushed forward and blocked the enemy's bullets with my body. At that moment, I felt the fragility of life, but it also strengthened my faith.
Just when I was about to fall unconscious, Lin Fang rushed over and helped me up: "Li Zhijian, you can't die, we haven't completed the task yet!" ”
"Don't worry, my life is on the line!" I forced a smile.
In the end, we succeeded in completing the mission and rescued the scientists. That battle made me and Lin Fang form a deep friendship.
During the days in the barracks, we worked together and became excellent fighters. However, fate made people, and an accident made me lose my memory.
"Li Zhijian, do you really not remember me?" Lin Fang's eyes were full of tears.
"I'm sorry, I really can't remember." I shook my head in pain.
At that moment, Lin Fang decided to give up everything, stay by my side, and help me regain my memory. She took me back to my hometown and traveled all over the places where we fought together.
"Look, this is the place where we first went on a mission, and you were still a stunned young man at that time!" Lin Fang said with a smile.
"Really? I must have been stupid at the time. I scratched my head in embarrassment.
Slowly, my memories began to regain and I remembered the days I spent with Lin Fang. In those days, there were laughter, tears, struggle, and faith.
With Lin Fang's help, I regained my strengths and continued to fight for the country and the people. And she has become the most important person in my life.
Today, we have gray hair, but those years of burning passion are still deeply imprinted in our hearts. At that time, I dropped out of school and went to the barracks, and the female soldiers helped to show my ambitions. Now, we spend the rest of our lives together, never forgetting our original intentions and forging ahead.
Time flies, and in an instant, we have entered the twilight years. However, that period of military life is still vivid, as if it happened yesterday. Today, Lin Fang and I live in a quiet town and live an ordinary life.
One day, we received a special invitation to a veterans' party. Seeing the familiar army green, my heart swelled with endless emotion.
"Lin Fang, you say, should we go?" I asked.
"Of course we want to go, this is our common memory, let's go and relive that passionate time together." Lin Fang's eyes flashed with anticipation.
On the day of the party, we reunited with many comrades-in-arms, and everyone gathered together with laughter. Recalling the fighting years of that year, we seem to have returned to that bloody era.
"Li Zhijian, do you remember that night attack on the enemy camp? You've done a great job! An old comrade-in-arms patted me on the shoulder and said.
"Haha, of course I remember, we beat the enemy to the ground at that time." I smiled proudly.
Lin Fang was also smiling on the side, and that smile was full of happiness and satisfaction. I know that she has been there for me all these years and has done so much for me.
After dinner, we strolled through the streets of the town, the moonlight shining on our old faces, leaving dappled shadows of light.
"Li Zhijian, do you think we have made the right choice in this life?" Lin Fang asked suddenly.
I squeezed her hand and said affectionately: "Of course yes, we have paid our youth and blood for the country and the people, and this is our pride." ”
"Yes, although those years were hard, we also gained precious friendship and love." Lin Fang said with emotion.
Although our lives have become dull, the flame of faith still burns in our hearts. One day, we learned that a nearby primary school was in need of volunteer teachers, and Lin Fang and I signed up without hesitation.
In the classroom, we tell the students the stories of the battles of the year and inherit the patriotic feelings. The children's eyes widened and they listened with relish.
"Grandpa Li, you must have been very brave at that time, right?" A child asked innocently.
"Yes, we are all here to defend the country, for your future." I replied with a smile.
During the volunteer days, we felt the innocence and enthusiasm of the children, and also made us understand the meaning of life. Although the years have taken away our youth, they cannot take away our firm beliefs.
Just when we thought life would be spent in peace like this, a sudden disaster befell the town. Floods have ravaged homes, and children have lost their schools.
"Li Zhijian, we have to do something." Lin Fang said anxiously.
"Yes, we can't sit idly by." I clenched my fists.
We organized veterans to devote themselves to the flood relief operations, and despite their advanced age, our hearts are still boiling. On the front line of flood fighting, we are working hand in hand to defend our homeland.
After hard work, we were able to overcome the flood and rebuild our home. At that moment, we burst into tears and were proud of our perseverance and bravery.
As the years passed, our lives were once again at peace. However, those years of burning passion, those days of dedication for the country and the people, will always be engraved in our hearts. For the rest of our lives, we will continue to move forward hand in hand, never forget our original intention, and forge ahead.
As time went on, the town's rebuilding efforts began to get on track. Lin Fang and I also returned to the life of volunteer teaching. Those children have become a beautiful scenery in our lives.
One day, after school, a little boy ran up to me with curiosity flashing in his eyes: "Grandpa Li, have you really fought the enemy?" ”
I crouched down, looked at his innocent eyes, and nodded: "Yes, we have fought against the enemy to defend our country. ”
"Are you superheroes?" The little boy's eyes were full of adoration.
I smiled and patted him lightly on the head: "We are not superheroes, we are just ordinary PLA soldiers, who have fulfilled our responsibilities for the country and the people." ”
The little boy nodded understandingly, and ran away. I looked at his back, and a warm current swelled up in my heart.
At this moment, Lin Fang walked over and whispered, "Zhijian, you see, these children are our hope for the future. ”
I held her hand and said with emotion: "Yes, our mission is to protect them and inherit that patriotic feeling." ”
However, life is always full of surprises. One day, we received a notification that a mineral deposit had been found near the town and that a developer was planning to develop a mine there. This means that the tranquility of the town will be broken, and the children's learning and life will also be affected.
"Zhijian, we can't let this happen." Lin Fang said firmly.
"Yes, we want to protect this town and protect these children." I clenched my fists.
Together with the residents of the town, we launched an action to protect our homeland. We wrote to the authorities to call on them to protect the environment of the town and protect the future of the children.
During that time, we were running around and calling for it. Although the process was difficult, we never gave up. Eventually, our actions attracted the attention of superiors, and the developer's mine development plan was suspended.
When the news came, the townspeople cheered and the children smiled. At that moment, we understood that our efforts were not in vain.
As the tranquility of the town was preserved, our lives were calm again. Lin Fang and I continue to teach in primary schools and pass on that patriotic feeling to the next generation.
The years are like songs, and we spent another summer in the town. That day, Lin Fang and I sat on the playground of the schoolyard and watched the children laugh in the sun.
"Zhijian, do you think we did it?" Lin Fang asked.
I looked at her, smiled and replied, "Yes, we did." We have not only defended our country, but we have also protected the future of these children. ”
Lin Fang also smiled, that smile was like the summer sun, warm and bright. We know that even though we are in the twilight of our lives, our hearts are still young and full of faith.
For the rest of our lives, we will continue to protect this town and these children. Although the years are merciless, our faith will never be erased. We firmly believe that as long as there is love in our hearts, there is infinite power.
The summer sun shines on the town, bringing life and vitality to the land. Lin Fang and I sat on the playground of the schoolyard and watched the children laugh in the sun. Their laughter is like a heavenly sound, which makes us feel the beauty of life.
"Zhijian, do you think we did it?" Lin Fang asked.
I looked at her, smiled and replied, "Yes, we did." We have not only defended our country, but we have also protected the future of these children. ”
Lin Fang also smiled, that smile was like the summer sun, warm and bright. We know that even though we are in the twilight of our lives, our hearts are still young and full of faith.
For the rest of our lives, we will continue to protect this town and these children. Although the years are merciless, our faith will never be erased. We firmly believe that as long as there is love in our hearts, there is infinite power.
However, life is always full of challenges. One day, we learned that there had been a landslide on a large mountain near the town, and many villagers were trapped. Upon hearing the news, Lin Fang and I joined the rescue team without hesitation.
We trekked through mountains and rivers and went through hardships to finally reach the affected area. We were shocked by the sight of rocks tumbling, houses destroyed, and villagers helplessly waiting for rescue.
"Zhijian, we have to do something." Lin Fang said anxiously.
"Yes, we can't sit idly by." I clenched my fists.
Together with the rescue team, we threw ourselves into the intense rescue work. We moved rocks with our hands, carried fallen houses on our shoulders, and did everything in our power to save every life.
After several days of hard work, we were able to finally rescue all the trapped villagers. At that moment, we burst into tears and were proud of our perseverance and bravery.
As the tranquility of the town was restored, our lives were calm again. However, those years of burning passion, those days of dedication for the country and the people, will always be engraved in our hearts. For the rest of our lives, we will continue to move forward hand in hand, never forget our original intention, and forge ahead.
The years are like songs, and we spent another summer in the town. That day, Lin Fang and I sat on the playground of the schoolyard and watched the children laugh in the sun.
"Zhijian, do you think we did it?" Lin Fang asked.
I looked at her, smiled and replied, "Yes, we did." We have not only defended our country, but we have also protected the future of these children. ”
Lin Fang also smiled, that smile was like the summer sun, warm and bright. We know that even though we are in the twilight of our lives, our hearts are still young and full of faith.
For the rest of our lives, we will continue to protect this town and these children. Although the years are merciless, our faith will never be erased. We firmly believe that as long as there is love in our hearts, there is infinite power.