Many people in Base Six had to take time off due to the dust storm, such as the doctors and nurses in the medical zone. With transportation impeded, many injured couldn't be transported to the base for treatment, so this vacation wasn't exactly a reprieve for them. The weariness caused by their inner worries far exceeded the fatigue brought on by physical labor.
"Grandpa, Xinxin is going to class. Grandpa doesn't need to worry, I'll be very good. Go build a Star Moon mecha now."
"Alright, I'll pick up Xinxin when it's time for dinner."
Doctors and nurses didn't have any idle time; they didn't want any. So, they did whatever they could, like helping out in the plantation zone or cleaning in the mecha area, even moving heavy objects. They even took on the initiative of teaching the few children of Base Six. As a result, Xinxin started going to school, and it was predicted she had two to three months of learning time. This wasn't her first time, so she adapted quickly.