On September 3, Deputy Mayor Shen and two reporters from Linghai TV station took a plane and left first.
The reporters carried a lot of videotapes and films back to edit a comprehensive documentary reflecting the flood relief efforts of Linghai soldiers. They planned to give each participating officer and soldier a flood relief photo album and a VCD, so they needed to prepare in advance.
Noon on September 4, the emergency rescue assault team gathered for a meal, to be precise, they were having a farewell meal.
Vice Army Commander Lu, Major General Jiang, leaders from the Naval Engineering College, leaders from the Changhang Bureau, Deputy Mayor Liu of Jingzhou City, and Commander Huang of the Jingzhou Military District all came to toast the comrades and affirm their contributions in flood relief and rescue efforts.
Having fought side by side for more than a month, they were now facing separation.
