Wu Wenting, a girl from Yangzhou, donated an ambulance to the hospital and almost used up all her savings
"You can earn more if you have no money, but you can't wait to fight the epidemic"
On the afternoon of August 16, a white ambulance stopped at the south gate of Subei People's Hospital in Yangzhou City.
A red sign was placed on the car, which read: "The epidemic is ruthless and people are compassionate. Thank you Subei Hospital for everything you have done for the citizens of Yangcheng."
This car was bought by Wu Wenting, who is under quarantine in Yangzhou City, and her family in a joint venture.
Wu Wenting is an ordinary working class in Yangzhou.
It cost more than 200,000 yuan to buy this car, which used almost all of Wu Wenting's savings, plus the support of his father and cousin.
"The epidemic is here, and each of us is not an outsider. We should do something." Wu Wenting said.
On August 21, a reporter from the Beijing News learned from Subei People’s Hospital that at present, this negative pressure ambulance has completed the temporary license and has been put into use on the road, participating in the transfer of people related to the new crown epidemic.
"The supplies are in short supply, I want to donate an ambulance"
Beijing News: How did you think of donating an ambulance?
Wu Wenting: In late July, when the epidemic just broke out in Nanjing, Yangzhou supported a lot of materials and medical equipment.
Later, when the epidemic in Yangzhou came more suddenly, I saw news that local supplies were in short supply, and I hope other urban areas can provide supplies.
On the other hand, I want to do something for Yangzhou. I feel that donating materials should be more practical than donating money directly. This is the idea.
After contacting an ambulance manufacturer, I found that this idea is achievable.
Beijing News: How did you implement it?
Wu Wenting: On August 13th, I found the number of an ambulance manufacturer on the Internet. The operator asked me to leave the information. Later, a salesperson contacted me. After I checked some details with him, I asked again. I told my family about the procedures and procedures of the Yangzhou Red Cross Society for donating ambulances.
Beijing News: What is the attitude of the family?
Wu Wenting: They felt a little surprised at first, but they quickly expressed their support.
My father is very enthusiastic about social welfare, and my cousin often does charity in the work unit.
During the Wuhan epidemic last year, they all made donations to Wuhan.
Most hospitals normally reserve ordinary ambulances, and it is better to use negative pressure ambulances for infectious diseases, which can prevent the virus from spreading again.
There are also medical workers among the confirmed cases in Yangzhou. Buying a car like this can also protect them.
Beijing News: How much did it cost to buy this car?
Wu Wenting: I am an ordinary employee of the Yangzhou Provident Fund Center, with an annual income of about 50,000 yuan. I have worked for six or seven years, and the money I usually save is limited.
It cost more than 200,000 yuan to buy that car. My father and cousin also paid for it. We bought this car together.
Beijing News: When will this ambulance arrive?
Wu Wenting: Vehicles must pass through Yizheng to transport from Nanjing to Yangzhou. Because the highway junction is closed, people from Subei People’s Hospital and Yangzhou Red Cross contacted the staff of Yizheng Medical System for help, which is equivalent to a tripartite relay. It was transported to Yangzhou and arrived at Subei People's Hospital at 4 or 5 pm on August 16th.
"It is necessary to spend money where it should be spent"
Beijing News: Why did you choose to donate to Subei People's Hospital?
Wu Wenting: I initially contacted the Yangzhou Red Cross Society directly for donation, but the other party said that it must appoint a targeted donor agency.
I thought that my grandfather and grandmother were sick more often in Subei People’s Hospital, and this hospital also shouldered a greater responsibility in this epidemic, so I decided to donate to Subei People’s Hospital.
Beijing News: Someone on the Internet said that your cousin worked in Subei People's Hospital and went to Wuhan to fight the epidemic. Is the news true?
Wu Wenting: I also saw that comment. I also told my friends at the time that I didn't know how I had such a cousin, how did they (netizens) know about it?
Although this netizen is also saying good things for me, it is indeed a rumor.
Beijing News: The Internet also says that these money are your dowry money?
Wu Wenting: I didn't say that this is my dowry money. I just have the habit of saving money, and maybe I can use it to get married, but I don't exactly save money for marriage.
Beijing News: Some people think that working-class people don't need to spend so much money to donate cars. What do you think?
Wu Wenting: Netizens have positive and negative comments, which is normal. I think most of them are quite supportive and understandable.
Although I am a working class, it is necessary to spend money where it should be spent.
If you have no money, you can earn and save again, but you can't wait to fight the epidemic.
Beijing News: How do people around you evaluate this move when they know about it?
Wu Wenting: The people around me who know me are very supportive. Most of my friends applaud or approve. Some friends forwarded reports saying that I spread positive energy.
Everyone in the family also thinks that I have done a good job and praised my cousin and me for being sensible and growing up.
"We are not outsiders in the face of the epidemic"
The Beijing News: Are you currently isolated in a hotel?
Wu Wenting: In May, I was sent to work at the Guangling Administrative Approval Bureau. Some time ago, the staff in the hall confirmed that I was a close contact.
I started quarantine on August 7th. I have to be quarantined for 21 days. I usually need to cooperate with medical workers to take body temperature and nucleic acid tests to ensure that I have no problems.
Beijing News: What is your experience of the Yangzhou epidemic?
Wu Wenting: The epidemic happened right next to me, and I can find that the usual bustling streets have become deserted.
Yangzhou’s nucleic acid test should have been in the 13th round. Seeing that the medical staff who are fighting on the front line in the news wear airtight protective clothing to collect nucleic acid samples for everyone every day, I feel very distressed by holding ice cubes in order to cool down.
Beijing News: Have you ever been a volunteer during the previous epidemic?
Wu Wenting: During the epidemic last year, I went to the community to help.
I went there for a total of three or four days. According to the list given to me by the community, I called each household and counted the number of people living in each household, whether there was any movement of people, whether they had been to other places, etc., and I went to the community with community members to issue door passes.
Later, our unit notified the resumption of work and did not go anymore.
I wanted to be a volunteer in the community during this epidemic.
But before I could sign up, I was quarantined.
Beijing News: Do you know the current situation of the car you donated?
Wu Wenting: The hospital should already be in use.
Because we need to go to the expressway in Nanjing, the hospital was busy with the temporary license plate of this vehicle on Monday morning. The temporary license plate can be used normally for half a month in Yangzhou. After contacting the manufacturer, the ticket and other related certificates will be issued. Subei Hospital can exchange relevant certificates for official license plates.
The Beijing News: After you emptied your savings all at once, are you reluctant to give up?
Wu Wenting: There will indeed be reluctance. After all, I have almost used all my savings, but I will not regret doing this. Each of us is not an outsider when the epidemic is coming. We should do something.
Beijing News reporter Zhang Jingshu and intern Wang Haijia