Post-disaster production resumption and self-help are a race against time.

At about 9 o'clock that day, volunteers and store owners worked together to clear the mud in front of the shops on Hongxing Street and reorganize the merchandise inside the stores. The arrival of the volunteers instilled confidence and motivation in the residents to rebuild their homes in the aftermath of the disaster.

Post-flood, Xianglu Street in Wuqiao Sub-district had lost its former tranquility. The ferocious flood had brought a significant amount of sediment, mixed with decaying wood and shattered branches, and left them scattered around the houses. Volunteers were armed with shovels and brooms to clear the debris, while others fetched buckets of water to cleanse the corners hidden beneath the silt.

"If everyone does their part, the affected people can return home sooner," a volunteer commented, wiping sweat off his face.

"Volunteers have been incredibly helpful. They have tirelessly assisted us in collecting our belongings and cleaning our spaces. They barely had time to rest," remarked Zhang, a resident of the Xianglushan Community, her voice filled with deep emotion and genuine gratitude.

Over on Wuyi Street in Wuqiao, members of the CPC and cadres from various fronts were also serving as volunteers. They assisted residents in self-rescue efforts, scouring, and cleaning in an organized manner.

The flood had receded by 10 p.m., and the silt-clearing work was almost complete. Bathed in the glow of night lights, Hongxing Street in Wuqiao Sub-district exuded a unique ambiance.

An 11-year-old girl, pseudonymously known as Duoduo, was helping her family wash dishes. Duoduo's mother recounted how a rainstorm-induced flood inundated the grocery store owned by Duoduo's second aunt. After the floodwaters had subsided, many items in the store were left stained with mud. Duoduo had been cleaning these items since the previous day, working tirelessly for two days. "She is incredibly understanding and helpful," her mother praised. Unfazed by the mud stains on her pink clothing, Duoduo squatted down and meticulously cleaned the ground. Behind her, numerous mud-stained items lay scattered while her family busily reorganized them under the light.

As night fell, Wu Debing, the Director of the Emergency Management Office of Wuqiao Sub-district in Wanzhou District, continued his patrol. His knocking on doors and shouts had taken a coarse tone, far from his usually gentle demeanor. His urgent calls and insistent knocking signified his deep concern for the residents during the emergency and his commitment to ensuring no household was overlooked.

Wu Debing was determined to ensure power and accommodation safety. Considering the potential for rain on July 6, he stressed that residents should not remain in the area overnight and must be promptly relocated to a secure location. He would tolerate no risk.

After spending the entire July 5 knocking on doors, Wu Debing developed congestion in his right hand. He emphasized that all residents must be relocated from their homes to safe locations and that no individual or household should be overlooked.

At 11:00 PM on July 5, Cheng Rong, an official of Wuqiao Sub-district, pointed out an excavator working in the streets. The machine was operated by Wan, removing the silt left by the flood.

"It's alright. If I put in extra effort, others can complete their work faster," said Wan, suggesting that moving the accumulated silt to designated areas would facilitate the dredging process.

Even as darkness gathered, Wan continued his diligent silt removal, adding his "warmth" to the street.