The story quickly went viral after it was shared online, drawing widespread praise from netizens.

"Without Jiang and the driver Wang, our child wouldn't have survived the 40-minute cardiac arrest," the survivor's parents wrote in the comment section of the video.

Four days after the incident, education authorities arranged a make-up exam with a backup test paper for Jiang.

"I'm so grateful for this make-up exam," he said.

The spring college entrance exam is a crucial opportunity for vocational school students like Jiang to pursue higher education.

Both Jiang and Wang have received official commendations from Yantai's local authorities and were honored as model individuals for their actions. They have also been recommended as candidates for the "China Good Person List" for the second quarter of 2025.