As the saying goes," A soldier who doesn't want to be a general isn't a good soldier."
Becoming an officer was naturally different from enlisting as a conscript.
They had seen a lot of soldiers in the countryside, but they had never heard of any officers.
However, whether it was in movies or television dramas, everyone knew that the status of an officer was unusual.
If word got out, it would also be a great honor.
After hearing Chen Ming's words, everyone's expressions softened.
It wasn't that they didn't want to be a soldier, but they didn't want Chen Ming to waste his talent.
"Is it so easy to be an officer?”
First Uncle asked doubtfully.
The others also shook their heads. How could they understand this?
Chen Ming saw that their attitude had finally changed. He felt that there was a chance and continued.
"You have to take a test to become an officer in the army. As long as you get into a military school, you can become an officer.”
"I've had good grades since I was young, and all kinds of exams are not a problem for me. When I get to the army, it probably won't be a problem for me!”
"When I become an officer, I can be considered an official of the country. I can give you face when I come back!”
"The treatment of officers is also much better than that of ordinary soldiers…So, you can relax.”
Hearing this, the relatives were slightly relieved.
Chen Ming wiped the sweat off his forehead.
He wasn't sure if he could become an officer.
However, at this time, he had to be confident. If he didn't have confidence, how could he convince others?
He acted as if victory was in his hands, making the aunts nod their heads repeatedly.
With our Ming's physique and temperament, why can't he be an officer?
Moreover, didn't Ming Zi say it too?
To become an officer, one had to go through all kinds of examinations and be admitted to a military school.
When had Ming Zi ever lost in the field of examinations?
When he became a military officer, the Chen family's reputation would also be resounding.
Now that they understood Chen Ming's intentions, their foundations were more solid.
However, not everyone completely believed the blueprint that Chen Ming had outlined.
Which soldier didn't want to be an officer?
But in the end, only a small portion of the top students could enter the military academy.
Instead of guarding the results that had already been confirmed, he had to take the unknown risk?
First Uncle and Second Uncle looked at each other.
"Ming, it's not easy being an officer.”
"Yeah, you have to have good physical fitness. It's not like you can just be a doctor.”
Even though Chen Ming said it firmly, Wei Chunmei still felt that there was no guarantee.
Hearing his son's words, getting into military school was a matter of taking a gamble.
"Baby, don't you want to reconsider?" Wei Chunmei asked worriedly.”
"It's better to go out and find a job. Do you think I can become an officer in the army…"
"This…this is not certain.”
Chen Shusheng agreed." That's right. Mingzi, think about it again. If you really enter the military camp, it will be too late to regret it."”
Chen Ming's expression was firm as he shook his head.""Dad, Mom, I've already considered it."
"I've already made my decision.”
Chen Ming was very firm in his decision.
If he was swayed by all kinds of problems beforehand, then there was really no need for him to join the army.
The reason why he discussed this with his family was that he hoped that they could understand him.
"This…"
Wei Chunmei was helpless after her persuasion failed.
Looking at Chen Ming's determined expression, everyone finally looked at the most respected great-grandfather, Chen Shuiqing.
They had watched Chen Ming grow up. Whether it was his studies or his life, he had taken care of it himself.
Even after graduation and work, they were on the right track according to their expectations.
Chen Shusheng and Wei Chunmei both hoped that after their son's career stabilized, he would start his own family so that they could enjoy the happiness of their children and grandchildren.
In fact, Chen Ming basically did not have any rebellious period. He always made progress while doing things steadily.
This was perhaps the most out of line he had ever done, and it was also the one that the two elders were most worried about.
It was said that young people had to try their luck and wander around, but they still hoped that their son could be more stable.
Now that things had come to this, he could only hope that Chen Shuiqing could persuade Chen Ming. Usually, Chen Ming would listen to his great-grandfather the most.
Under everyone's gaze, Chen Shuiqing was silent for a moment.
The old man looked at everyone and said in a strong voice,"Let Ming Zi go!"
"Ming Zi has already grown up. Whatever he wants to do, he has his own reasons.”
After saying that.
He looked at Chen Ming and continued," Ming, during the War of Resistance, the Gui Army in our Gui Province was considered a famous army in the country.”
"Since you've decided to be a soldier, then do it well. No matter how hard it is, you have to grit your teeth and endure it.”
In the ancestral house, under the bright lights, great-grandfather's sonorous words echoed.
Chen Ming seemed to be touched by something and nodded his head vigorously.
During the Anti-Japanese War, the Gui Army was famous for being fierce and valiant, as famous as the Sichuan Army and the Xiang Army.
Although their reputation was not as high as the Sichuan Army, they were also famous for being tough. They were even given the title of "Steel Army".
Since he had decided to be a soldier, as a man of Gui Province, he should inherit the strength of the Gui Army. This was what his great-grandfather wanted to convey to him.
And now, the army of the new era was filled with the young blood of the new generation.
How could he not mold, condense, and sharpen his spirit?
Chen Ming knew that his great-grandfather had been a soldier before, and these words were also a kind of spiritual inheritance from his great-grandfather.
He silently remembered these words in his heart.
In the army, he couldn't be a coward.
Seeing that their great-grandfather had agreed to let Chen Ming join the army, there was nothing they could say.
Chen Shusheng and Wei Chunmei could only sigh silently.
Now that he thought about it, Chen Ming might have had this idea a long time ago, but he had only made a decision now.
……
After dinner.
Chen Ming left the ancestral house with his parents and went home.
It was getting dark. Everyone stood on the field and watched Chen Shusheng drive Wei Chunmei and Chen Ming home.
"Be careful on the road," Third Aunt shouted from behind.”
Chen Ming sat at the back and smiled as he waved.
On the way.
Chen Shusheng drove his motorcycle, and the searchlights occasionally broke into other vehicles.
Wei Chunmei leaned against her husband's back. Both of them were quiet and had heavy thoughts.
Compared to his son joining the army and fighting against that illusory officer.
They naturally hoped that their son could return to society and find a job.
Her son was highly educated, smart, and quick-witted.
They had always felt that Chen Ming only needed to continue working in a big company.
With his qualifications and ability, he was still young. Sooner or later, he would be able to do something big and bring glory to his family and ancestors.
But now, Chen Ming suddenly chose to join the army…It was obvious that he had deviated from their original plan for their son's future.
In front of so many relatives just now, the two of them did not go to the extreme. They just went through the whole thing from beginning to end.
In the end, Chen Ming had already made up his mind. They could only suppress their worries.
Chen Ming spread his arms and hugged his father tightly, letting the night wind blow through his hair. He did not say anything either, just silently giving his parents some time to digest.
Of course, he knew what his parents were thinking.
However, he could only say in his heart," I'm sorry. Forgive me for my late rebellion.”
He turned his head and looked at the mountains shrouded in the night sky. The phrase once again appeared in his heart-go to the place where the people need you while you are young.
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