In the depths of the coconut grove, there is a group of happy island guards. In early spring, on a certain island in the South China Sea, Private Qi Changwen from a naval unit of the Southern Theater Command returned from training. He looked at the "coconut doll" made of coconut shell placed on the windowsill and couldn't help but smile. Qi Changwen has been stationed on the island for many years, and his fianc é e is his college classmate. The two have gone through a six-year long-distance love run. Despite being far away by the sea, every weekend, Qi Changwen would talk to his fianc é e, chat about their respective lives, and express their longing for each other. Today's conversation, also because of this' coconut doll ', brought their hearts closer to each other. Not long ago, they agreed to get their marriage certificate when they meet again. Looking at the photo of the "coconut doll" sent to her by Qi Changwen, her fianc é e sent a message: "You can guard the island with peace of mind. I will let this" coconut doll "accompany me until you come back!" The sound of the waves echoed, and the coconut groves were green. Coconut trees are a common sight on this island. The coconut trees on the island are not tall, but their roots are thick and robust, and large green fruits emerge one after another, some bending their branches. Watching the waves and coconut groves, guarding the sea in front of us, is the responsibility that island guards shoulder. They have tears that never fade away, worries hidden deep in their hearts, deep affection for their comrades, and even more sincere devotion to their motherland. For many years, officers and soldiers have adapted to local conditions and used local materials to carry out cultural activities such as coconut shell handmade production and coconut shell potted plants, condensing their hopes and enthusiasm into one piece of work, expressing their feelings and enriching their hearts. On the turbulent South China Sea, there is a string of pearls shining brightly... "They have been stationed on the island all year round, with a persistence like a reef and a broad mind like the ocean. Today, let's get closer to the island guarding officers and soldiers, and through these unique creations, feel their bravery and perseverance up close, and experience their sincere feelings. Before the orchid grass was transplanted to coconut shells, Sergeant He Haitao of a naval unit in the Southern Theater Command had already planted a large patch of orchid grass in the green belt of the camp, saying 'When flowers grow alive on the island, hope grows in the heart'. Coconut shells are used as "pots", and transplanting orchid grass into the "pots" can add more beauty to the island's life with these splendid creatures - this is the original intention of He Haitao's proposal to transplant flowers into coconut shells. In He Haitao's heart, being able to grow live orchids and flowers on islands with high temperature, high humidity, and high salt is simply a "miracle". This symbolizes a kind of hope, just as he wrote in his diary: "When flowers grow alive on the island, hope grows in his heart." One day last year, He Haitao accidentally discovered a hint of purple in the green plant while watering it. He was delighted to discover that it was an orchid grass. He Haitao further searched for information and learned more about this plant: "Orchid grass, resistant to high temperature and drought, is a symbol of elegance and beauty..." The next day, after weeding in the sunroof, he filled a glass bottle with soil and transplanted the orchid grass into the bottle. He Haitao raised the orchid grass on the balcony of the dormitory, watered and fertilized it, and took good care of it every day. He found that the state of this orchid grass was slightly different at different times of the day, sometimes in full bloom, sometimes a little wilted, and its petals occasionally fell onto the windowsill. Upon careful observation, He Haitao discovered that every afternoon, the petals of the orchid plant contract. After accumulating energy throughout the night, the next morning, when sunlight shines through the glass window, the petals bloom again and become vibrant. By controlling the duration of light and maintaining moderate humidity, He Haitao gradually discovered an effective planting method by understanding the life rhythm of orchid grass. A month later, the windowsills of the company dormitory were filled with orchids planted in glass bottles. He Haitao also asked his family to purchase orchid and grass seeds online and give them to his brothers in the same class to plant together, making the leisure life on the island more colorful. The news of the camp collecting coconut shell handicrafts came, and He Haitao voluntarily requested to "participate". He planted the orchid grass, which symbolizes hope and beauty, in the coconut shell, which symbolizes loyalty and resilience. I came from the island and planted live orchids... "After hearing this, the platoon leader gave him a thumbs up: this idea is definitely a" golden idea "! Just do what you say, He Haitao and his classmates used a weekend to make many "coconut pots". They carefully transplanted several thriving orchid plants into the "coconut pot" and gave these tenacious creatures, symbolizing the soldiers' roots on the island, a beautiful name: "Coconut Orchid". He Haitao is a second time enlisted soldier. Before coming to the island to serve in the military, he was a soldier in the armed police. From the northwest border to remote islands, someone asked him if it was worth it to have been a soldier in the army for so many years, from one corner of the country to another, away from the hustle and bustle, embracing boredom and loneliness? Value! Of course it's worth it He Haitao's answer was without hesitation. On the island, his profession was radar technician, and it was his responsibility to maintain equipment stability every day. Later, he voluntarily applied to also serve as a planter. In his opinion, watering a green plant with care yields a heart full of hope. This feeling is the same as maintaining equipment. "Caring for flowers requires care, and maintaining equipment requires even more care. Equipment has a temper, and understanding and familiarizing oneself with their temper will lead to fewer malfunctions." Island equipment is prone to rusting. Not long ago, the company decided to conduct a centralized maintenance and solved any security problems on the spot. He Haitao and several comrades worked tirelessly for a month. During the day, they polished, rust removed, painted, and maintained equipment, and at night, they concentrated on reviewing and summarizing problems. It was common for the lights to stay on until midnight. After a month of continuous fighting, they won the recognition of their superiors with excellent results in a subsequent temporary equipment inspection. As He Haitao said, "The seeds sown with hard work have bloomed into flowers." On the afternoon when the equipment centralized maintenance task ended, He Haitao suggested that everyone take a photo with "Coconut Orchid" together. Holding the "coconut orchid" planted by himself in his hand, He Haitao and his comrades' faces lit up with smiles and their hearts bloomed with joy. Standing on the island, with the support of family and the love of comrades, no matter how strong the wind and waves are, we will be trampled underfoot. "The sea water hits the rocks, and seabirds fly towards the lighthouse. Sergeant Yang Shukai set off in an electric scooter. The vehicle passed through the coconut grove, and he got off and carried a box of "treasures" onto the car. Returning to the dormitory, Yang Shukai wiped away the sweat from his forehead. He and his comrades searched the entire island, collecting a whole box of island "treasures" such as coconut shells, coral rocks, parrot shells, etc., intending to make a "penguin". Why do you want to make a penguin Because it's too hot on the island, penguins living in Antarctica will bring a little coolness to everyone Yang Shukai smiled and said to the reporter. In high school, Yang Shukai became obsessed with the TV drama "Soldiers Assault". He was moved by the unwavering comradeship in the drama and resolutely joined the military camp. A few years ago, Yang Shukai came to the South China Sea to become an island guard. Just arrived on the island, Yang Shukai and his comrades planted coconut trees and built barracks together. The scorching sun on the island made him yearn for a rainstorm and a cold wind. Even his dreams were a world of ice and snow. Sometimes when supply ships arrive at the port, they have to go to the ship's cold storage to unload materials. Everyone stood in a row, carrying supplies hand by hand, and soon frost formed on their eyebrows. Everyone, look at me, look at you, and everyone can't help but laugh and say, 'We're like penguins!' Now that the higher ups have equipped the company with containers and forklifts, the loading and unloading efficiency has significantly improved. But every time we talk about our experience of relay transportation of materials, we feel both emotional and happy. Garrison on remote islands, unity is like connecting souls. Yang Shukai, who is in a security position, is mainly responsible for supplying fuel to ships and vehicles. Adding oil to the equipment requires collaboration from multiple positions, including refueling, oil storage, and laboratory testing. He often said, "We are a 'team that adds fuel', and everyone is an important link in the chain of combat effectiveness. No one can fall off the chain." As the class monitor, "unite as one and work together" is a phrase that Yang Shukai often says. He has strict requirements in work and cares about love in life. He often says to his "disciples", "We all guard the same island, we are all family." At a recent class meeting, Yang Shukai asked everyone about the knowledge points of the equipment theory question bank. A new recruit who had just joined the company did not remember it well, and Yang Shukai criticized it a few times during the meeting. Although the words were not heavy, this new recruit with strong self-esteem lowered his head and silently wiped away tears in the corner. Before turning off the lights, Yang Shukai specifically approached him and gave him encouragement. You were excellent as a new recruit at the time, but now you need to maintain it and give full play to your personal strengths. You can't relax yourself. I have high hopes for you After a heart to heart talk, the soldier eased his emotions, regrouped, and his pursuit became even more solid. At this point, the sunset had already set in the west, and the light shone through the window onto this "penguin" made up of two coconut shells, with a particularly eye-catching pink ribbon. This scarf, which is worn around the neck of the penguin, is a packaging tape on a gift received by Vice Class Leader Ren Guangxu. The person who sent this gift is his wife. This year, Ren Guangxu was unable to take a vacation on time due to mission requirements, and it was only a week after the birth of his child that he met. As a husband, Ren Guangxu has always harbored guilt for not being able to be by his side when his family needed him the most. The wife did not complain, but understood her husband's choice very well. Shortly after returning from vacation, Ren Guangxu celebrated his birthday. His wife carefully selected a "love gift" and sent it from her hometown to the island. Standing on the island, with the support of our family and the love of our comrades, even the strongest storms will be trampled on by us Ren Guangxu said that the sea breeze blowing on our faces is both salty and sweet. This is the soldiers' understanding of perseverance and their understanding of happiness. Sweating profusely and braving storms is the best form of a soldier guarding the island. "Using two coconuts to form a" gourd "shape, painting the gourd with" camouflage blue ", and carefully painting a bright red" August 1st "military flag... The idea of this" camouflage gourd "comes from two good comrades who encourage and strive together - Private Wang Shuoshuo and Lin Yu, who just arrived on the island last year. Wang Shuoshuo's hometown is in Henan, and he came from the Central Plains to the "ends of the earth". He experienced a kind of magnificence different from his hometown: "At the moment when the airplane door opened, the distant sea was like a clear sapphire." On the way to the camp, the platoon leader introduced the island scenery all the way, and some comrades around him were excited and excited, while others exclaimed in admiration. Introverted Wang Shuoshuo is happy in his heart, but he always feels unable to integrate into this collective... It is said that the military camp is a "big school", and Wang Shuoshuo's "first lesson" on the island is adaptability training. However, Wang Shuoshuo's grades always lagged behind, and the class monitor often took him to practice. Every time he looked dejected, his comrades would take the initiative to come up and chat with him, cheering him on... Before joining the army, the new recruit Lin Yu was a college student majoring in sports. With his physical fitness advantage, he was the first to stand out in training. After being listed on the "Dragon and Tiger List" of the entire company, Lin Yu formed a "mutual aid pair" with Wang Shuoshuo according to the arrangement of the class leader. In this way, Wang Shuoshuo and Lin Yu became good friends who talked about everything. Once, during a training run around the island, when they saw Wang Shuoshuo struggling halfway through, Lin Yu stood behind him and encouraged him, saying, "We must endure hardships to become excellent island guards." As an excellent island guard, Wang Shuoshuo remembered this sentence. The Next Morning