[Explanation] Recently, the love freezer placed in front of a hot pot restaurant in Chengdu, Sichuan is very conspicuous. Under the freezer, it is written that ice water is provided free of charge for sanitation workers, takeaway brothers, traffic police, etc. to relieve heat and fatigue.
However, to the surprise of Zhao Chunyan, the owner of the hot pot restaurant, the water in the unattended love freezer has been taking more and more recently.
[Concurrent] Zhao Chunyan, owner of a hot pot restaurant
I didn't know it at first, but at first I thought (water) was put there and someone took it and ignored it.
(August) After 9:00 pm on the 18th, I suddenly saw a piece of water outside, and then I called up the surveillance and found a man, then drank a bottle of water, and then put a piece of water here, the following words One after another, there are people who love to bring water.
[Commentary] Because of being touched, Zhao Chunyan shared these videos in the circle of friends. Unexpectedly, it became a "relay race of love". The freezer successively received water from more than 10 caring citizens.
In the freezer, there is not only mineral water, but also milk from children.
On the same day, Master Lai, a takeaway rider who has been in the business for 5 years, also stopped his car on the side of the road and walked to the love freezer to take a bottle of water.
He said that now more and more caring people care about their outdoor workers, which makes them feel very warm.
[Concurrent] Takeaway rider Master Lai
Because it is usually very hot on a hot day, we are tired from running. It feels good to drink some water on the way, so it is not easy to get heatstroke. They are mainly aimed at us outdoor workers. They are very caring and thank them very much.
[Explanation] In addition to the love freezer, there are also free herbal teas, posters for free noodles, and a love rest station for sanitation workers at the entrance of the store. Zhao Chunyan has been doing these for three years.
[Concurrent] Zhao Chunyan, owner of a hot pot restaurant
Because of this charity, we have been doing it for a few years, because we encountered a little difficulty in the early stage of our business and received help from others, so we thought of passing on this love. Then we drink tea, rest, go to the toilet, etc., and then put mineral water. If there is an epidemic in the future, the disposable masks are free of charge and kept outside.
[Explanation] The Love Freezer is only more than 10 meters away from the bus station and the Keyuan Station of Chengdu Metro Line 5.
Chen Bo, a citizen who came to fetch water, said that because he often came here to see teachers, he knew for a long time that he could fetch free water here.
[Concurrent] Citizen Chen Bo
I originally came to see a teacher, but I didn't see it. We were waiting in the yard, and while we were waiting, we were thirsty and wanted to fetch (receive) some water.
They have been doing it for a long time. I think this business is really caring and makes people feel very warm in this city.
[Commentary] Zhao Chunyan said that now more and more people know about this love freezer, and more and more caring people come to deliver water.
She also hopes that everyone will pass on the love and help more people in need.
[Concurrent] Zhao Chunyan, owner of a hot pot restaurant
There are also more people delivering water, some bring children and their families, and some just put the water down and leave without drinking water.
In the future, we will continue to do this, because we have been doing this for several years.
Even if this store is still open, we will pass on our love. Even if this store is not there, we will continue to pass on our love.
Ho Meikun reports from Chengdu, Sichuan
Responsible editor: [Li Ji]