Your Appearance | A Post-00s Traffic Policeman Becomes a Temporary Dad During Morning Rush Hour
In Suqian, Jiangsu Province, a video of a young traffic policeman born in the 2000s directing traffic during the morning rush hour while holding a baby in his other arm has recently sparked curiosity among netizens. What heartwarming story lies behind this young traffic policeman becoming a temporary stay-at-home dad?
Around 8 a.m., Chen Zijian, an auxiliary police officer of the Traffic Police Brigade of Siyang County Public Security Bureau, was on duty at an intersection on Huaihai Road.
At that moment, a woman holding a baby came up to him and asked for his help.
The woman said she needed to use the restroom urgently, and since there was no one to look after her child, she wanted to ask Chen Zijian for help.
The woman sought help from Chen Zijian.Chen Zijian took the child and carefully held him in his arms. Although he was unmarried and had no experience in taking care of children, he instantly switched roles and became a "temporary dad".
Seeing that the baby was only a few months old, and the weather was quite cold, Chen Zijian held the baby tightly in his arms, with his back to the wind.
Chen Zijian directs traffic while holding a child.Chen Zijian held his child while directing traffic to pass normally, a scene that attracted many onlookers.
A few minutes later, the child's mother rushed back and was extremely grateful to see her baby behaving well in the traffic police officer's arms.
Chen Zijian safely handed the child over to the child's mother.After the news spread, many citizens were touched by Chen Zijian's gentle and meticulous care.
Chen Zijian, 22, officially joined the Siyang County Public Security Bureau Traffic Police Brigade in 2023 as a traffic auxiliary police officer.
"In my daily work, I do my best to help citizens when they encounter difficulties. This is what I should do and it is my responsibility," Chen Zijian said.
Greatness is forged from the ordinary, and heroes come from the people.
Everyone is amazing!
Your presence is a gentle guardian amidst your busy work;
Your appearance is a source of comfort and support amidst the flow of traffic and crowds;
Your presence brings us warmth and strength!
Reporter: Qian Cheng, Suo Haoyang
Source: China National Radio (CNR)
