The helpful passerby is one of the few individuals at the car‑accident site who responds to Jiang Zao’s cry for help. When Jiang Zao cannot open the deformed car door alone, she breaks the window and crawls in, but needs help to pull Fu Yanci out. This passerby steps forward to assist, along with a couple of others. He (presumed male) helps lift or drag Fu Yanci to safety. His action is small but critical, demonstrating that kindness still exists amidst indifference. After the rescue, he likely disappears into the crowd, leaving no further trace in the story.
