New Year’s Eve, a moment of radiant splendor.

On the day when families reunite, there is the joy of countless lights shining in every home, as well as the figures of those who toil and hustle.

　　On New Year’s Eve, many people remain at their posts, serving countless households, safeguarding peace and happiness, and spreading a unique sense of the festive season and warmth.

　　It is precisely their steadfast dedication that moves the heart. These figures have been captured as radiant moments at the threshold of the old year giving way to the new.

　　 Food delivery rider—

　　“Every delivery creates a new moment of beauty.”

　　On the streets of Chongqing on New Year’s Eve, a figure drew steadily closer. Removing his helmet and gloves, delivery rider Zhou Yunchuan leapt nimbly from his bike, rubbing his hands together as he blew warm breath onto them.

　　Having just delivered a takeout order and finally catching his breath, the reporter managed to “corner” him at the delivery station.

　　Indeed, over the past five years in the food-delivery industry, he’s handled 70,000 orders and logged 150,000 kilometers—racing through traffic day and night. For Zhou Yunchuan, carving out even a brief moment of respite amid the hustle is truly rare.

　　“This year, Chongqing’s night lights are brighter, and there are more food-delivery orders. Every delivery brings a new moment of joy.” Over the past five New Year’s Eves, he has been on the front lines, witnessing a dazzling spectacle unlike any other.

　　With their wallets getting fuller, Zhou Yunchuan’s working conditions have been steadily improving: Shapingba District has created rider-friendly neighborhoods, where riders can enter residential compounds simply by scanning a QR code—convenient and secure; rider‑friendly businesses offer rest areas, and meals are even 20% off…

　　Residents have also grown more attentive to delivery workers. Zhou Yunchuan recounted a series of memorable moments: in the elevator, one resident noticed he was hurrying to a higher floor and kindly pressed the button for the lower floors to cancel; on New Year’s Eve one year, when he delivered a New Year’s dinner to community workers, they unexpectedly ordered one for him as well…

　　“Beep… You have a new food delivery order,” the notification sounded. Zhou Yunchuan hurriedly swiped his phone; the address was the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Southwest Hospital. “They ordered coffee—those doctors are holding the line, too!” He stepped onto his bike, buckled his helmet, and merged back into the flow of traffic…

　　 Emergency physician—

　　“Patient recovery is the best New Year gift.”

　　On New Year’s Eve, Nanjing Road in Shanghai was bustling with visitors, who celebrated the holiday with laughter and joy alongside family and friends.

　　Not far away, at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Navy Medical University (Shanghai Changzheng Hospital), Dr. Wang Lu, an attending physician in the Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Department, is seated at his computer, issuing medical orders.

　　Just beyond the door lies the emergency resuscitation room, where more than a dozen critically ill patients—some receiving oxygen, others undergoing intravenous infusions—are surrounded by an array of medical equipment, creating a tightly packed, bustling scene.

　　“Beep, beep, beep…” Suddenly, the cardiac monitor of a patient sounded an alarm.

　　“Blood sugar is a bit high—do you need medication?” Wang Lu listened as the nurse explained, then hurried to the bedside. After carefully checking several key vital signs, she concluded, “It’s still fairly stable; let’s keep an eye on it for now.”

　　No sooner had he finished speaking than the phone rang again, and another patient was wheeled into the ward. “Are you feeling any discomfort? Do you have palpitations? Are you dizzy?” The patient’s systolic blood pressure had soared to over 200. After inquiring about the symptoms, confirming the medical history, and checking the heart rate, Wang Lu and his colleagues sprang into action.

　　After a dozen minutes, as the blood pressure gradually came down, Wang Lu let out a long sigh of relief.

　　Starting at 8 a.m., Wang Lu stayed in the ward all day. “After more than a decade in the emergency department, I’ve grown less sensitive to the distinction between workdays and holidays—seeing my patients recover is the best New Year’s gift of all.”

　　 Community-level police officers—

　　“We must wholeheartedly cherish this reunion.”

　　“Ring-ring…” On New Year’s Eve, Officer Wu Yuchen, on duty, had just managed to grab a quick meal when the urgent ring of the telephone suddenly sounded.

　　Wu Yuchen is a police officer at the Xincheng Police Station of the Economic Development Zone Sub-bureau of the Tongling Municipal Public Security Bureau in Anhui Province. After picking up the phone and gathering the details, he immediately got into his patrol car and rushed to the scene.

　　Upon arriving at the scene, the situation proved relatively straightforward: a drunk individual had collapsed and was lying in the middle of the intersection, and passersby had called the police after noticing him.

　　“Although the work is complex and tedious, we can never afford to be even slightly careless when it comes to matters that concern the people,” said Wu Yuchen.

　　On his way back to the police station after handling a call, Wu Yuchen passed by a chemical company. He pulled over, and before he even reached the gate, Luo Xin, another security guard on duty, stepped out to greet him: “Happy New Year, Officer Wu—thanks for your hard work on shift!”

　　Two years ago, the company experienced a theft, and Wu Yuchen helped the enterprise recover the stolen items. With the Lunar New Year approaching, Wu Yuchen paid another visit, reminding Luo Xin to strengthen security and fire prevention measures.

　　“Just two more traffic lights, and we’ll be at the police station.” The Xincheng Police Station covers an area of over 40 square kilometers and encompasses 46 residential communities. Dealing with all kinds of incidents every day, Wu Yuchen has long since become familiar with every road in the jurisdiction.

　　This is Wu Yuchen’s third year on duty on New Year’s Eve. Over the past few years, his parents have deliberately shifted the family’s reunion dinner from New Year’s Eve to the first day of the Lunar New Year.

　　“New Year’s Eve is a time for family reunions, and as a police officer, it’s our duty to wholeheartedly safeguard that sense of togetherness,” said Wu Yuchen.

(Editor: Niu Yong, Cao Kun)

Source: People's Daily Online – People's Daily