"Itās just bad people getting old, huh? So cruel, even to a dog! I suggest a thorough investigation; he might even be responsible for a few murders!"
"This is too much! No compensation, not even an apology, and he was so indifferent the whole time. My blood pressure is already rising!"
"..."
These comments were all very inflammatory. While expressing sympathy, they were all unilaterally condemning the elderly man who had killed the dog. The majority of these people were dog lovers. They felt that Binbin, such a cute dog, shouldnāt have been treated this way and that it was a grave injustice to the dog. Some even called for everyone to stand together and seek justice for the dog.
"Sister Cheng, donāt we have that dog group? I think we can write Binbinās story and post it in the group so everyone can see this personās vile nature!"
"Right, Iām also in many pet groups, and they are all caring people. They will definitely help you denounce them!"
"Expose him! I saw an incident in Stealing melon village a while back. It got exposed, and in the end, those old people got the punishment they deserved!"
"The elderly might be old, but they canāt just do whatever they please. Dogs are living beings too; they canāt just die for nothing!"
"Sister Cheng, if you need any help, just say the word. I have a pet blogger account with hundreds of thousands of followers..."
"..."
It didnāt take long for many friends to leave messages under this post on her social media feed, showing support for Cheng Chuxiao to get justice.
Looking at these comments, Cheng Chuxiao felt an endless surge of motivation welling up inside her.
She wasnāt alone!
Binbin was gone, but during the time she had raised him, she had met so many like-minded people!
These people were all willing to help get justice for Binbin.
If they all banded together, maybe they could really make that old man, Zhang, face the consequences!
No matter what, this was a dogās life!
She absolutely couldnāt let it go this easily!
"Thank you all for your concern. Iām going to gather information and write the story now. I hope you all will help spread the word."
After posting a general reply on her social media feed, she went into the study and turned on her computer.
She started looking for cute photos of Binbin taken while he was alive, as well as information related to the nursing home.
But as she searched, she suddenly discovered quite a number of online news articles about this nursing homeāso many, in fact, they practically dominated the screen.
"Shocking! This nursing home holds a wedding for its elderly residents; seniors over seventy find true love!"
"In-depth exclusive interview: The group of elderly behind that man from Jin City!"
"Where did the three thousand defendants come from? The reason turned out to be this nursing home!"
"A story that silences men and moves women to tears: Four sons abandon their mother, only to be sued by this elderly man!"
"A distortion of humanity or a collapse of morality? The delivery boy who spat suffered a truly miserable end!"
One news article after another flooded in, seemingly endless. She was dazzled by the sheer volume. She couldnāt help but swallow hard.
This nursing home... is it really that famous?
By a rough estimate, there were hundreds of headlines about the nursing home.
However, she wasnāt particularly interested in this and didnāt click on any of the articles to read them in detail. She just figured they were all fluff pieces or clickbait with no real substance.
Subsequently, she found the nursing homeās address, information about its staff structure, and other details, jotting them down.
Then, she began to write her piece, selecting photos to go with it.
The title...
She decided on: "Seeking Justice for My Beloved Dog! My constant companion brutally beaten to death, while the cold-blooded killer walks free!"
In the story, she recounted all the cherished moments of how she met Binbin, how they came to know each other, and the life they shared.
"It was a scorching summer afternoon. I was casually browsing in a pet shop with a friend when I met himāit felt like fate..."
ćTwo hours later.ć
She finally finished her long, impassioned accusatory article, which ran over two thousand words.
The first half mainly described their heartwarming daily life together. The second half detailed how her life had become bleak after losing Binbin, and the perpetratorās cold, indifferent cruelty.
At the end of the article, she even included the name and address of the nursing home. She also claimed that any nursing home that would house such an old man couldnāt possibly be a reputable institution and advised everyone against sending their parents there.
After finishing, she posted the article in several pet lover groups, urging everyone to help share it.
In the groups, like-minded dog lovers read her article, and it immediately resonated with them, striking a deep chord. The groups instantly erupted with activity.
"Iām furious! This kind of person must be exposed! Share it! Iām sharing it right now!"
"Iāve never understood how anyone could eat dog meat when dogs are so adorable. But after reading this article, I realize I was too naive. Some people are kind-hearted, but others are simply black-hearted!"
"Sister Cheng, I cried reading this. My dog has been with me for two years too. The thought of him leaving me someday... I honestly donāt know how Iāll manage on my own."
"Sister Cheng, we all understand how you feel. Please take care of yourself. We absolutely must get justice for Binbin!"
"..."
The various pet lover groups were flooded with messages. Everyone felt that the old man who had beaten the dog to death on the spot had acted despicably. The dog probably just wanted to play with him. Even if he was scared, he could have just shooed it away or moved aside. There was absolutely no need to beat the dog so brutally.
And those who owned pets themselves were particularly overcome with empathy. They expressed their profound sympathy for Cheng Chuxiao, affirming that good friends should always support each other.