[Same period] courier Yan Zhigang
I feel that this is my mission. Now that the medical staff are on the front line, we must also be on the front line. We are protecting their rear.
[Commentary] On the third day of 2020, the courier Yan Zhigang embarked on a journey back to Beijing. "The" post-90s "guy recently recalled to reporters the mood when he chose to return to work.
Returning to work when the New Coronary Pneumonia epidemic was most severe, Yan Zhigang admitted in an interview that he had a fear in his heart.
[Same period] courier Yan Zhigang
Fear, my heart is also afraid, and I have to go. Because after all, we are in this occupation. If we do not go, people are isolated at home, and the social security of the people needs us to deliver. If we do not choose to work, then our entire society (logistics) system will also be affected to a certain extent. At that time, I explained to my family that I said, "I have to go even if it is difficult."
[Commentary] After returning to work, Yan Zhigang and his colleagues re-shuttled through the streets of the city. Although I missed the Spring Festival holiday, I gained the warmth from all parties at this special time, and I have a stronger sense of belonging in this city.
[Same period] courier Yan Zhigang
Because we get up early, we usually do not eat early. (Recently) When I sent a courier, I also waited a long time for a lady, so I called someone back. I said, "How long will you get this courier?" forget". After I came down, I took milk, bread and a bottle of mineral water. I was really embarrassed. So far, my heart has been very touching.
[Explanation] In the epidemic, many couriers ran on the streets of the city in a "retrograde" posture, which was widely recognized by the public. In the seven years of "North Drift", Yan Zhigang has been engaged in express delivery, and now his work has been more affirmed, which also strengthened his confidence to persist.
[Same period] courier Yan Zhigang
Let me talk about this at home, because when I was doing express delivery a few years ago, my home was not approved. I felt that the industry might as well talk about learning a technology or doing a small business. Now I feel proud to speak at home.
[Explanation] As the situation of epidemic prevention and control continues to improve, Beijing will orderly release courier, takeout, housekeeping and other personnel to enter the community. Yan Zhigang said that he is paying attention to such information every day. Now he also hopes that the epidemic will pass as soon as possible, and he can return to his previous working state.
[Same period] courier Yan Zhigang
Every day we are paying attention to the news, hoping to let us enter the community for distribution as much as possible. Even if it is not possible to enter the building or put it in the courier cabinet now, or put it on the phone at the door to inform us that we can accept the non-contact delivery.
[Commentary] Yan Zhigang likes others to call himself "courier brother". He also hopes that, whether it is "retrograde" during the epidemic situation or returning to normal work in the future, the "courier brothers" can gather together into a big force.
Reporter Xu Pengpeng reports from Beijing
Editor in charge: [Wang Kai]