That year, I was 20 years old and joined the army with a lot of enthusiasm. In the blink of an eye, forty-six years have passed, and I have changed from a hairy young man to a company commander with gray temples. Along the way, there have been ups and downs, and countless hardships have been experienced, but there are also full of touches.
On this day, our unit received an order to go to Lianzhou, the hometown of the company commander. When the company commander heard the news, his face showed excitement that he had not seen for a long time. He said he hadn't been back to his hometown for 20 years.
The train slowly entered the platform, and the company commander's mood became more and more excited. He kept looking out the window, as if looking for the shadows of those years. Just then, a woman suddenly appeared in our sight, sweating profusely and panting.
"Company commander, is that you? I am your wife! The woman shouted as she waved her face in her hand.
We were all stunned, it turned out that this woman was the wife of the company commander. She actually ran 120 kilometers just to send a bowl of noodles from her hometown to the company commander.
"Why are you here?" The company commander asked excitedly.
"I heard that you were coming, and I thought I would let you taste the noodles of my hometown." Madame smiled and wiped the sweat from her forehead.
Looking at this couple who have been reunited after a long absence, our hearts also have a surge of warmth. However, the discipline of the troops is so good that we cannot stay here too long. The company commander could only say goodbye to his wife with tears in his eyes, promising that he would definitely go home to see her in the future.
Just as we were about to leave, we suddenly received an urgent order from our superiors: the enemy situation was found nearby, and we were asked to set off immediately on a mission. The company commander frowned, he knew the danger of this mission, but he did not hesitate and immediately led us to set off.
This battle was extremely fierce. We struggled desperately in the midst of the enemy's encirclement, and everyone gritted their teeth and fought for survival. Just as the battle was heating up, I was surprised to find that the company commander had cooked a bowl of noodles for his wife on the battlefield.
"Company commander, when has this been, are you still cooking noodles?" I asked in surprise.
The company commander replied with a smile: "This is the custom of our hometown, and we must eat a bowl of noodles before going out, which means peace and smoothness." I think this bowl of noodles will bring us good luck. ”
After saying that, the company commander handed me the bowl of steaming noodles. I took the noodles and felt a wave of warmth in my heart. That bowl of noodles seems to have a magical power that makes us feel the warmth of home at the moment of life and death.
The battle was finally over, and we managed to repel the enemy. And that bowl of noodles has become an eternal memory between us. Whenever we mention that battle, we always think of the 120-kilometer noodle delivery of the company commander's wife, and the bowl of noodles full of love.
Time flies, and many years have passed in the blink of an eye. The company commander has retired and returned to his hometown. And that bowl of noodles has become an eternal concern in our hearts. Perhaps, at some inadvertent moment, we will still think of the years of burning passion, and the bowl of noodles that makes people cry.
Time flies, those war-torn years are gradually gone, but the bowl of noodles of the company commander will always remain in my memory. In the dead of night, I always think back to that battle, the firm eyes of the company commander and the bowl of hot noodles in his hand.
One day, I received a letter from Lianzhou. The letter was written by the company commander's wife, who said that the company commander was sick and wanted to meet us old comrades. My heart tightened, and I immediately packed my bags and embarked on the road to Lianzhou.
Stepping on this familiar land again, I felt a lot of emotion in my heart. The door of the company commander's house was open, as if waiting for our arrival. When I walked into the house, I saw the company commander lying on the bed, his face pale, but his eyes were still firm.
"Old man, you're here." When the company commander saw me, he had a relieved smile on his face.
"Company commander, don't worry, we're all here." I held his hand tightly, tears rolling in my eyes.
The company commander's wife was busy preparing meals for us. At the dinner table, we mentioned the bowl of noodles again.
"At that time, I was really touched by the love between you and your wife." I said with emotion.
The company commander smiled and patted me on the shoulder: "That bowl of noodles represents not only love, but also faith and responsibility." We, the soldiers, must not only protect our homeland, but also our loved ones. ”
As he spoke, the company commander's wife brought a bowl of steaming noodles. The familiar scent instantly brought us back to that night on the battlefield.
"This bowl of noodles is still the same taste back then." The company commander said softly.
We looked at each other and smiled, tears welling up in our eyes. That bowl of noodles carries too many memories and witnesses our growth.
That night, we sat around the company commander's bed and talked about the past. Although the company commander was seriously ill, his spirit infected each and every one of us. We understand that the company commander's heart is always worried about the troops and his comrades.
When parting, the company commander's wife held my hand tightly: "You should take care of yourself and take care of the company commander for me." ”
I nodded heavily, tears blurring my eyes. Walking out of the company commander's house, I glanced back at the familiar hut and silently made a promise in my heart: Company commander, we will always remember you and that bowl of noodles, and inherit your spirit forever.
The years are like a song, and the youth is gone. But those passionate years, that bowl of noodles full of love, will always remain in our hearts. And the spirit of the company commander will also inspire us to continue to move forward, fearless of wind and rain, and move forward bravely.
The days passed quietly between our fingers, and the company commander's illness became an indelible concern in our hearts. Whenever I close my eyes, I can always see his determined gaze, as if telling me that no matter how rough the road ahead, I must straighten my waist and walk on.
That day, I left the company commander's house with a heavy heart. After returning to the army, I decided to organize a gathering of old comrades-in-arms so that everyone could pray for the company commander together. After the news broke, our former comrades-in-arms responded, and we gathered from all over the country to pray for the company commander.
On the day of the meeting, we sat in the open space in front of the barracks, with a steaming bowl of noodles in the middle. This bowl of noodles was made by the company commander's wife, and she said that this is the company commander's favorite food, and it is also our common memory.
"Company commander, look, everyone is here." I held the bowl of noodles, looked at the sky, and said silently in my heart.
The comrades-in-arms took off their hats one after another and bowed their heads in silence. At that moment, time and space seemed to stand still, and we seemed to be back in the battlefield filled with gunpowder, back to the company commander.
Suddenly, a young warrior broke into our sight. He was sweating profusely and panting as he came running.
"Report! Company commander he ...... He ......," the warrior said breathlessly.
Our hearts tightened and we all stood up.
"Company Commander, how's he doing?" I asked eagerly.
"Company commander...... He's gone. The warrior choked up.
In an instant, it was as if our world had collapsed. Tears blurred his eyes, and grief filled his heart. The company commander, the man who accompanied us through the wind and rain and taught us courage and responsibility, left us like this.
We silently walked to the company commander's house, and along the way, no one spoke. The company commander's wife stood at the door, tears already blurring her eyes. We hugged each other tightly and grieved together over the passing of the company commander.
On the day of the funeral, there was a drizzle in the sky. We stood in front of the grave of the company commander and solemnly saluted. Company commander, you are in the spirit of heaven, and when you see us seeing you off, you will definitely be able to feel our respect and nostalgia for you.
In the rain, we gave the company commander their last ride. The bowl of noodles is quietly placed in front of the tombstone, as if telling the life of the company commander and the years of burning passion.
The days go on, but the grief in our hearts is difficult to settle. However, the spirit of the company commander has always inspired us. Whenever we encounter difficulties, we always think of the words of the company commander: "Soldiers, not only to protect their homeland, but also to protect their relatives." ”
Company Commander, your loss pains us, but your spirit will always be with us. We will continue to move forward, with your faith and responsibility, and move forward bravely. And that bowl of noodles will always be the most precious memory in our hearts.
After the funeral, we, the old comrades-in-arms, gathered together to remember the life of the company commander. The company commander's wife sat among us, her face sad, but her eyes shining with determination.
"The company commander always said that a soldier must not only have an iron will, but also have a tender mind." Madame said softly, her voice small but full of power.
We all nodded, our hearts filled with respect. The life of the company commander is undoubtedly our best example.
"Company commander, rest assured, we will continue to carry on your spirit." I say this firmly on behalf of all of you.
The company commander's wife smiled slightly, and a hint of comfort flashed in her eyes. She patted my hand lightly, then stood up and walked to the kitchen.
We looked at her back and couldn't help but have some doubts in our hearts. After a while, the company commander's wife walked out again, with an extra bowl of steaming noodles in her hand.
"This is the company commander's favorite noodles before his death, and I will make it again for you today." The company commander's wife said softly, her eyes full of affection.
We looked at the bowl of noodles and couldn't help but feel emotional. The noodles made by the company commander's wife seem to carry the company commander's selfless love and tenacious spirit.
We sat around and silently savored the bowl of noodles. The taste is still the same, but our mood is different. The company commander has left us, but his spirit lives on in our hearts forever.
After the meal, we sat in the living room of the company commander's house and reminisced about the past together. We tell about the heroic deeds of the company commander on the battlefield and about his care and care for each of us. Every memory makes us full of respect and nostalgia for the company commander.
"Company commander, rest assured, we will continue to move forward, with your faith and responsibility, and move forward bravely." I say this firmly on behalf of all of you.
The company commander's wife listened to our story, and her eyes glistened with tears. She nodded softly, then sighed softly.
"Company commander, did you see that? Your spirit has been passed down to each and every one of us. I looked at the sky and said silently in my heart.
We looked at the back of the company commander's wife, and our hearts were full of gratitude. Although the company commander has left us, his spirit lives on in our hearts forever. We will continue to move forward with the faith and responsibility of the company commander.
The spirit of the company commander, like that bowl of steaming noodles, always warms our hearts. We will continue to pass it on and keep the spirit of the company commander alive.