In order to maintain peace and stability, Ma ordered some volunteers to patrol the shelters round the clock. Ma moved from place from place to console the villagers. His feet were bruised and covered with bleeding blisters after the long journey. His socks were blood-stained. Ma clenched his fist and kept going.

To prevent the epidemic disease, Ma gave repeated instructions that everyone must eat clean food, drink clean water, and protect the environment.

Ma saw the villagers as his relatives. Priority was given to the general public, who in turn gave him high praise.

Wang Wenquan, a villager, caught cold. Though it was pitch-dark and rainy outside, Ma brought Wang medicine. Wang was deeply moved.

Zhang Qianmei lost all her relatives in the disaster. Ma gave her his sweater. "Don't be sad. We are all together with you. We will take care of you." Ma said.

When disaster struck, help came from all sides. After the earthquake, policemen and soldiers came to help. Hoping to provide better meals for the rescuers, Ma donated 250 kilograms of bacon.

As time passed by, things looked up. Ma busied himself repairing roads, which were so twisted and damaged by landslides and rock falls that any carelessness might cause death. Although risky, Ma and the villagers made them passable again.

Due to the abruptness of the quake, most properties were buried under rubble. Food and shelter were in short supply. Ma risked his own life to retrieve clothes and food for the public from his shaking house. He and the villagers trudged through the mountains to transport relief supplies. Ma also walked between the villages and towns to report on progress made by relief efforts. As long as there was hope, Ma would never give up. "I don't want to sit down. I am afraid I would fall right asleep." Ma said.

There was really nothing more we could ask from him.

Life goes on. Restoration and reconstruction continues full steam. Ma tirelessly leads the Luobo village to further development.