China News Service, Xi'an, April 8 (Dang Tianye Zhang Zhuofan) "I am a child from the mountains. I have worked hard in the society and have suffered a lot, and I have met many kind people, so I thought, as long as I have the ability, I will. Also do my best to help others." Zhang Yang, who runs several restaurants in Xi'an, told reporters that in his kitchen, there is always a bowl of hot rice for those who need it most.
At the entrance of a restaurant in the northern suburbs of Xi'an, there is a "special" notice that reads, "If you are in Xi'an, have no income, and have trouble finding a job, you can come to the restaurant to eat and just leave. In the days when you have the ability, remember to help those around you who need help." Over the past few years, many strangers who are living in embarrassment have come to the store to enjoy "free lunch".
There are also some people who have gained the strength to continue to work hard after filling their stomachs here.
A hotel in Xi'an launched a "free lunch".
Photo by Zhang Zhuofan
Zhang Yang is from Ankang City, Shaanxi Province. In order to gain a foothold in society, he has worked in construction and other industries, and finally gained a firm foothold in the catering industry.
Zhang Yang believes that providing a simple meal to people who come to ask for help is within the reach of a catering manpower.
I have experienced hardships, and I can understand the entanglement when asking for help. As long as someone hesitates at the door of the restaurant, the clerk will take the initiative to ask if they need help.
"The epidemic has affected the development of the catering industry. We currently have 4 restaurants. Although dine-in has basically recovered, the turnover is currently only about half of previous years." Zhang Bo, a hotel staff member, said that although the hotel's revenue has fluctuated in recent years , but the free meal still maintains the standard of "delicious and plentiful".
Since the "free lunch" was provided, many customers and friends were worried that someone would deliberately come to "cook the meal", but Zhang Yang, the restaurant owner, said that such a thing not only rarely happens, but even some people who have been helped have gained a firm foothold. , and will come to the hotel again to express gratitude and tell the story of helping others.
Zhang Yang said that whenever something like this happened, it always moved him.
He firmly believes that the transmission of this kind of love can make the light into a torch and warm people's hearts.
"A bowl of rice is not 'precious', but if everyone can give others a bowl of rice to eat, then our society will definitely become better." Zhang Yang said that he hoped that more people and organizations would join this. In the "micro public welfare" category, use your own efforts to "illuminate" the life of others.
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