Zengzi's Choice: The Pig-Killing Video That Changed His World

In the small town of Longxing, Zengzi was an ordinary college student with a passion for photography. He was known for his quirky sense of humor and his knack for capturing the mundane moments that others overlooked. It was a Saturday evening, and Zengzi was wandering the streets, looking for inspiration for his next project.

The sun was setting, casting long shadows over the cobblestone streets, and the town was winding down from its daily hustle. Zengzi's phone buzzed with a notification, and he glanced at it curiously. It was a video message from his friend, Ming, who was out on a spontaneous adventure.

Curiosity piqued, Zengzi clicked on the video. The screen flickered to life, and he was immediately caught off guard by the sight of a pig being brutally killed in a nearby field. The sound of the pig's squeals filled the air, and Zengzi's stomach turned.

"Whoa, Ming, what the hell?" Zengzi texted his friend, his heart racing.

Ming's reply was immediate and unapologetic. "Just showing you the real world, bro. Stay tuned for the next part."

Zengzi's eyes widened as he watched the video continue. It showed the aftermath of the killing, with the pig's body lying lifeless in the dirt. The video then cut to Ming and another man, both grinning maniacally.

Zengzi's first instinct was to delete the video, but something about it held him captive. He watched in horror as the men took turns posing with the pig's body, their faces contorted with a mixture of excitement and madness.

Before he knew it, the video had gone viral. Within hours, it had thousands of views, and the comments section was a firestorm of opinions. Some viewers were appalled, while others cheered the men on, seeing it as a celebration of the "real world."

Zengzi's phone was buzzing non-stop, and he couldn't escape the guilt that was eating at him. He knew he had to do something, but what? Deleting the video seemed like a Band-Aid solution. He couldn't just let the men get away with what they had done.

The next day, Zengzi decided to confront Ming and the other man. He met them at a local café, his heart pounding with anxiety. Ming looked at him with a mix of surprise and defiance.

"Zengzi, what the hell are you doing here?" Ming asked, his voice tinged with anger.

"I saw the video," Zengzi said, his voice steady despite the fear that was gripping him. "I know you did something wrong, and I can't just ignore it."

Ming's face turned red with anger. "What do you want from me, Zengzi? You're just some college kid. You don't know what it's like out here."

Zengzi took a deep breath. "I know it's not just about me. This video has gone viral, and people are watching. They're judging us, Ming. We have to make a change."

The other man, a tall, burly man named Li, interjected. "What change? We're just having fun, man. You're the one who started this whole mess."

Zengzi's eyes narrowed. "No, you're the ones who started this mess. You're the ones who thought it was okay to kill an innocent animal for a laugh. And now, look at what you've done. You've caused a stir, and people are judging us."

Li sneered. "Judging us? We're just being real. This is the way the world is."

Zengzi's resolve strengthened. "No, it's not. This is wrong, and we need to stop. I'm going to upload the video to a few animal rights groups, and I'm going to make sure people see what you've done."

Ming and Li exchanged a look of disbelief. "You're crazy, Zengzi. You're going to get us in trouble."

Zengzi's eyes were determined. "I don't care. I have to do this. This is the right thing to do."

The next day, Zengzi uploaded the video to several animal rights groups, along with a heartfelt message explaining the situation. The response was overwhelming. People were shocked and appalled by the men's actions, and the video quickly gained traction.

Ming and Li were arrested within days, and the media swarmed the town. Zengzi was hailed as a hero, and his story went viral. He was invited to speak at conferences and schools, sharing his experience and advocating for animal rights.

The pig-killing video had changed Zengzi's world, but it also changed the world around him. People began to take notice of the animals they had long ignored, and the conversation around animal rights shifted. It was a small victory, but it was a victory nonetheless.

In the end, Zengzi learned that sometimes, the smallest actions could have the biggest impact. He had witnessed a moment of darkness, but he had also found a light. And in that light, he found his purpose.

The pig-killing video had become a catalyst for change, and Zengzi's choice to speak out had set in motion a chain of events that would resonate far beyond the small town of Longxing.