From Hunan to the Heart of Guangzhou
Peng Yu, a 28-year-old delivery rider from Hunan Province, has been zipping through Guangzhou's bustling streets on her e-bike for over a year. ๐ 'I feel like a real-life superhero,' she laughs, adjusting her helmet. 'Every meal I deliver connects someone to warmth during tough times.'
Love, Noodles & Resilience
Working alongside her boyfriend (another two-wheeled warrior ๐ต), Peng became part of Guangzhou's lifeline during COVID-19 lockdowns. ๐ช 'People would shout 'thank you' from balconies โ that kept us going,' she recalls. The coupleโs daily routine mixes romance with responsibility: sharing spare masks with elderly residents and memorizing apartment shortcuts.
Safety First, Dumplings Second
While some worry about virus risks, Peng insists their strict safety protocols โ hourly sanitization, contactless deliveries, and constant mask checks ๐ท โ make their work sustainable. 'Weโre not just delivery people; weโre community guardians,' she says, tapping the health QR code displayed on her delivery bag.
Why She Keeps Riding
As China celebrates Women's Day, Pengโs story symbolizes modern resilience. ๐ฆธโ๏ธ 'My job taught me strength I never knew I had,' she reflects. Whether itโs midnight snacks for nurses or groceries for quarantined families, Peng vows to keep pedaling: 'As long as Guangzhou needs us, weโll be here.'
Reference(s):
cgtn.com