I stood at the intersection of West Street in Xinwei County.
The county people's court was on my right.
Diagonally across the street stood the county's fanciest building, the local tax bureau.
Behind me were a livestock station and a law firm, tending to the life and death of people and livestock, respectively.
I walked toward the county public security bureau across the street. In its courtyard, two groups of villagers glared at each other, ready to start a fight at any moment.
"Hello." The gatekeeper stopped me. "Who are you looking for?"
I said, "I'm here to report a crime."
"Who died?"
"A dog."
