The courtyard erupted into a noisy commotion.
Big Yellow Dog had been kicked to death by Dong Xuebin, and blood was still dripping from Xiang Daofa's ankle. The scene looked rather horrifying.
Yet what some of the people around them were thinking about was what Secretary Xiang had said to Dong earlier. Even those who usually had little dealings with Dong Xuebin found it hard to listen to. Dong had saved him, yet he was being shouted at instead? And asked to pay compensation? Was that something a County Party Secretary should say? It was rather chilling. Some people also recalled past events: Secretary Xiang had used several photos Dong found to squeeze out Secretary Chang and take the position of Top Leader; then, after Dong had just gotten Investment Promotion going, Secretary Xiang had swooped in and taken the credit for himself. Now, after Dong had saved him and still ended up in the wrong, some people had begun questioning Xiang Daofa's political judgment.
Just because Dong had once handled a case impartially and arrested one of his relatives, he had held a grudge ever since? That was far too petty.
Some Xiang Faction officials also felt their hearts skip a beat. They could not help wondering whether it was worth working themselves to the bone for Secretary Xiang. What if they ended up like Director Dong? They risked their lives and brought in achievements, yet Secretary Xiang did not appreciate any of it. Not only would their efforts be wasted, they might even earn his resentment instead?
"Secretary Xiang, are you all right?"
"Get in the car, quickly. I'll take you to the hospital."
Xiang Daofa's driver and several officials nearby hurried over.
Xiang Renjie's tears nearly fell. "Dad, Big Yellow, it... it..."
Someone frowned. *Director Dong was