Chinese security guards stand in front of the Great Hall of the People during the preliminary conference for the third session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, China, 4 March 2015. [Photo/IC]

When he helped owners of lost properties arrested thieves, he said he could get sense of achievement and also told them to be careful in crowded places, such as around the door of elevators.

"I always remind women to take care of their bags when they are waiting in a line outside the fitting rooms. I cannot bear the sight of someone being bullied and want to provide help whenever somebody is in danger,"he said.

Showing a scar on his legs, he remembered the day in June 1997 when he put out a fire in the community.

"I was off work at the time, but I heard some people screaming for help in heavy smog. Without hesitation, I rushed to the site with my colleagues and it took two hours to put the blaze out. Although I was injured, the residents' security made me happy,"he said.

The experience not only brought him lots of awards, but also a realization.

"I just wanted to ensure people's safety in the past, but now I pay attention to the problems of the ordinary people. It's my duty to do something for the migrant workers, help them get respect and economic protection in big cities,"he said.

Although he still lives in a basement in Beijing, he thinks the appreciation and affection motivates and encourages him.

Among the 4.5 million security guards in China, he, as the only deputy, knows he shoulders great responsibility. "Along with providing a safe environment for residents, I should also speak up against low pay.”

Now, the deputy, who is also a manager of a Haidian-based security guard company, supplies his workers with training, including security evaluation and physical exercise.

"The more the workers improve themselves in the training, the more they will stay in the industry, and more safe our life will be,"he said.