Yuan Ke works as a food deliveryman(外卖员) in Changsha, Hunan Province. He is a little different from most other food (deliveryman). When busy lunchtime comes, he doesn't pick up paid orders. Instead, he goes to a community canteen(食堂). He picks up food there and delivers it for free to three old people are living alone.
Yuan has been voluntarily delivering food to the three old people for months. "I know they will be waiting for me," he said. He doesn't just bring them food. More importantly, he keeps them company(陪伴).
"I remember first time I delivered food to Grandpa Hu, he was just sitting there alone. I could feel his (lonely)," Yuan said. "So I decided to talk with him for a while when I bring him food."
Grandpa Hu said he is thankful for Yuan's deliveries and visits. "Every time Yuan comes and tells me that my lunch is here, I ask him to put it on the table. These are the first words that I say every day," Hu said. "I didn't have anyone to talk to and felt lonely. Now, with Yuan (talk) with me every day, I feel much (good)."
Grandma Shen is another old person Yuan visits. She reminds Yuan his grandmother. "Grandma Shen often gives me apples and asks me to ride (slow). It makes me feel warm," Yuan said.
Yuan also brings garbage bags(垃圾袋) with him to help clean up the waste after the old people finish (eat). Yuan has left them his mobile phone number in case(以防) they need help. "It's not safe for old people (live) alone. If they fall, no one will know, I'm delivering them food, and I want to help take care of them as much as I can," he said.
