Heroes in harm’s way impress Nansha

Kong Peiwen, a post-1995s medical staff from Guangzhou’s Nansha district, has impressed the local residents with her smile during the battle against the coronavirus pneumonia epidemic.

When she heard about the epidemic outbreak, she signed up to fight at the front line in Wuhan. The newspaper Southern Metropolis Daily reported her story, and hailed her as one of the “Most Beautiful Heroes/Heroines in Harm’s way”. 

A close-up of Kong wearing a smile and with indentations on her face after work. [Photo/ gznsnews.com.cn]

Looking at the imprints on her face caused by the protective suit, the girl said, “It’s ugly! I feel sorry for myself.”

She added that the protective clothing, which is soaking and wet after several hours, gives her a feeling as though taking a sauna. When she bends to hold something, she can smell her sweat. Frequently, her goggles start to fog when she squats down.

In the afternoon of Feb 19, the leaders of the district visited Kong’s house and expressed condolences to her parents. 

Kong’s mother Liang Liucai said that she was very worried at first, but backed up her decision.

Kong’s aunt said that Kong had been independent ever since she was a child. She felt she would be able to complete the front-line work well and that her family would wait for her to return safely.

“When Spring blossoms, I will come back home,” said Kong.

Another two medical workers who are fighting the virus in Wuhan also impressed Nansha.

Jiang Lingzhi works on the front line in Wuhan. [Photo/ gznsnews.com.cn]

Jiang Lingzhi, deputy chief physician and head of the intensive care unit (ICU) in the department of respiratory medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, responded to the call for help in Wuhan on Feb 7.

Her husband Zhai Liping said that Jiang is a professional doctor of respiratory medicine with many years of experience. He believes she can do the job well, and it is also her professional responsibility.

Before leaving for Wuhan, Jiang had listed the five advantages she could offer the city, showing her strong confidence and resolution.

Huang Ruliang (1st, L) says farewell to his wife before departing Guangzhou. [Photo/ gznsnews.com.cn]  

Huang Ruliang is the head nurse of the ICU at the Cancer Center of Guangzhou Medical University. He went to Wuhan, leaving his 7-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter at home. 

His wife Zhong Liufen said that in order for the children to understand what their father did, she explained to them, “Dad went far away to hit ‘monsters’ and will return when he defeats them.”