Wives and Choices: A Life-Changing Past.
In that turbulent era of 1985, I was faced with an important choice in the midst of the great disarmament of the armed forces. When I transferred to a local job, I was given two very different career paths: one was a police officer in the public security department, and the other was a staff member of a supply and marketing cooperative. Just as I was hesitating, my wife's words pointed me in the right direction.
She firmly believed that I had the potential and mission to become a police officer, even though this choice was ridiculed by some relatives at the time as "long hair and short vision". However, my wife's trust and support strengthened my determination. Years later, when the relatives who had laughed at us saw us again, they bowed their heads in shame, which also made me more aware of the correctness of my wife's decision.
I was born in a rural family in the 60s, and the family conditions were difficult, but I learned from an early age that I could only change my destiny by studying hard. Fortunately, my parents were open-minded and gave me the opportunity to get an education. On the way to study, I met my tablemate Hui Min, who was not only my fellow villager, but also my confidant and partner. We work together to learn, motivate each other, and compete for the top five places in our class.
When I was in junior high school, because we were far away from home, Huimin and I stayed at school at noon. Although lunch at that time was as simple as sweet potatoes, porridge and pickles, we cherished every time we spent together. We would sneak out into town to play and rest in the classroom when we were tired. At that time, the classroom was also our social place, and the students would gather together to share lunch, and although the food was simple, the relationship was very strong.
When we reached high school, many of my classmates chose to give up their studies due to family reasons, but Huimin and I were determined to be admitted to university. We encourage and support each other, and immerse ourselves in books every day. In 1980, after the college entrance examination, we couldn't wait to check the answers and found that each other's choices were strikingly similar. A few days later, the results were announced, and five of our classmates were admitted to university, which was a miracle at the time. Huimin and I hugged each other excitedly and cried, and our efforts finally paid off.
Later, I got my wish and got an admission letter from a military school, while Huimin chose medical school. Our choices were influenced by our grandparents, whose heroic deeds filled us with respect for defending our homeland. In the village, the two of us became the pride of the villagers, and they sent red envelopes to bless us.
During the three years of studying at the military academy, Huimin and I kept in correspondence. Even though we are in different cities, our hearts are always connected. Every holiday, I would take the train to play with her and enjoy those short but beautiful time together.
It was during the Spring Festival that my parents began to care about my life events. They felt that Hui Min was a very good fit, not only because we grew up together, but also because we were both highly educated college students. My feelings for Hye-min have long gone beyond friendship, so I mustered up the courage to propose to her. Unexpectedly, she also has deep feelings for me.
In this way, we entered the palace of marriage with the blessing of our relatives and friends. Looking back many years later, I am deeply grateful to my wife for her unwavering choice and support. Her trust and encouragement gave me the courage and strength to pursue my dreams. At the same time, I also understood what the old people often say: "Marrying the right wife can benefit three generations." "For me, Hui Min is not only my wife and partner, but also my guide on the path of life.
We have come a long time now, but the past is still vivid. It makes me cherish the happiness in front of me and everything I have even more. At the same time, it also made me understand a truth: on the road of life, it is important to choose, but more importantly, there is a partner who supports and trusts you, faces challenges and difficulties together, and creates a better future together.
I would like to conclude by asking: Have you ever had a similar experience in your life? Have you ever received support and encouragement from your partner when faced with important choices? How did it affect the trajectory of your life? Feel free to leave a message to share your stories and opinions, and let's work together on the importance of life choices and partners.