Unit4.2英语（163）

When Duty Calls

For Chinese people, festivals usually mean taking a break from work and having happy family reunions. But for Leng Wenying, festivals only mean more work.

Leng is a doctor in the emergency room. This means she often misses family meals with her loved ones. During festivals, she is even busier. Sometimes she has to work for 20 hours without any breaks, which makes her very tired and thirsty. "Festivals are a challenge because our patients often need urgent help. We need to be ready every minute," says Leng.

Because of her duty, Leng has little time to spend with her family during festivals. But she never regrets choosing to be an ER doctor. "I make the most of every minute with my family. I'm very thankful for their support," she says.

Leng is just one of millions of medical workers in China. They give up their family time to help others in need. In the heart of every patient, their hard work shines brighter than festive fireworks.