On an ordinary spring evening, the tranquility of Xu Xia Village was shattered by a terrible scream.
A sudden disaster has become a nightmare that the Xu family cannot forget.
In Xu Xia Village, where he was playing in front of his home, a boy less than 10 years old was attacked by an out-of-control Tibetan mastiff.
The beast that was supposed to be strictly guarded, like a devil who had broken free from its shackles, threw the innocent Xu Xiacun to the ground and bit frantically.
The child's cry pierced the hearts of the people around him.
Xu Xiacun's grandmother, Xu Huimin, rushed out of the house and witnessed the horror of all this.
She tried to save her grandson with all her might, but it seemed too late.
The child was rushed to the hospital, and the owner of the Tibetan mastiff, after realizing the seriousness of the situation, chose to escape.
He hurriedly left 20,000 yuan for the treatment and disappeared without a trace, leaving the Xu family in great despair.
1. The beginning of the tragedy
On April 28, 2013, the sun was shining, Xu Xiacun was playing happily on the path in front of his house, and the crisp chime of the twisting car in his hand echoed in the quiet village.
This image, which should have been full of childlike joy and carefreeness, was shattered in an instant.
A large, thick-haired Tibetan mastiff suddenly rushed out of the half-opened door of the neighbor's house like a loose cannonball, and headed straight for Xuxia Village.
Its eyes flashed with a fierce light, and the corners of its mouth were drooling, so fast that it almost didn't have time to react.
Unaware of the impending danger, Xu Xiacun continued to play carefree in his own world until the Tibetan mastiff pounced on him and threw him to the ground.
The screams of children cut through the tranquility of the village, and terror and pain mingled.
The Tibetan mastiff launched a frantic attack on Xu Xia Village, its sharp teeth tearing at his clothes and skin, and the blood quickly stained the ground.
Xu Huimin, the grandmother of Xu Xia Village, heard the movement outside and hurriedly rushed out of the house.
Her heart almost broke when she saw her grandson being torn under a huge Tibetan mastiff.
Despite her age, Xu Huimin did not hesitate to rush towards the Tibetan mastiff at that moment, trying to push the ferocious animal away with both hands.
However, her strength is a drop in the bucket compared to that of the Tibetan mastiff, and her attempts not only failed to save her grandson, but was almost attacked by the Tibetan mastiff.
When the neighbors heard the movement, they also rushed to help.
Several adults with sticks finally drove the Tibetan mastiff away after a few minutes.
At that time, Xu Xiacun was covered in blood, confused, and barely made a sound.
Xu Huimin and her neighbors hurriedly picked him up and rushed him to the nearest hospital.
After arriving at the hospital, the doctor immediately carried out emergency rescue in Xu Xia Village.
After an initial examination, doctors found that Xu Xiacun's injuries were extremely serious: his trachea, larynx, and esophagus were all ruptured, a medically rare and life-threatening condition.
Doctors acted quickly and performed emergency surgery to try to save the child's life, which was only a few years old.
2. Dog owners who evade responsibility
In the hospital, the rescue work in Xu Xia Village continues.
Outside, the night is getting darker, and the lights inside the hospital are even darker.
The owner of the Tibetan mastiff, after learning of Xu Xiacun's injury, quickly changed the expression on his face, from shock to panic, and finally decided to evade responsibility.
He hurried to the hospital and secretly left 20,000 yuan in cash, which was far from enough to cover the upcoming medical expenses, let alone the long-term treatment and rehabilitation of Xu Xia Village in the future.
The owner of the Tibetan mastiff chose to put the money in the rest area of the Xu family's temporary placement in the middle of the night, when the hospital was not busy, and then left quickly, as if trying to clear his own guilt in this way.
The indifference and evasion of this behavior made the Xu family, who were already struggling in a difficult situation, face a more severe reality.
After several hours of intense resuscitation, the doctors finally stabilized Xu Xiacun's vital signs.
However, when the doctor informed Xu Huimin of the child's condition, she realized that the impact of the accident on her grandson would be long-term and far-reaching.
Although Xu Xiacun's trachea, laryngeal and esophagus reconstruction surgery was temporarily successful, he had to wear a tracheal cannula for a long time to maintain the patency of his airway.
This means that Xu Xiacun will not be able to breathe freely like other children, and even eating and talking normally will become a problem.
Faced with the long road of treatment and rehabilitation in Xu Xia Village, the Xu family's heart is extremely heavy.
Despite the efforts of Xu Huimin and the rest of the family, they all knew deep down that even if the 20,000 yuan left by the owner of the Tibetan mastiff would alleviate the emergency medical expenses, it would be a drop in the bucket in the face of the hundreds of thousands of yuan or more that may be needed in the future.
In the days that followed, the Xu family began to seek help from everywhere, hoping to raise enough money to support treatment in Xu Xia Village.
They tried to contact the mastiff's owner again, hoping that the other party would take responsibility for it, but all efforts failed.
The owner of the Tibetan mastiff seems to have evaporated from the world, the phone is never answered, and there is no one in his residence.
3. The difficult road to treatment and help
After repeated frustration and despair, Xu Huimin made a difficult decision to beg on the streets.
Every morning, she would carry a sign with information about her grandson's plight and help, and stand on the street or at the entrance of the subway station with a lot of people.
Xu Huimin's face was full of exhaustion and worry, but there was a kind of firmness in her eyes, and it was a firmness that could be desperate for the future of her grandson.
Xu Huimin's behavior gradually attracted the attention of the people around her. Some stopped to read the sign in her hand, some silently threw in coins or banknotes, and some stopped to talk to her, asking more about it and offering more help.
Although the donations received could not completely solve the problem of medical expenses, these warm gestures gave the Xu family the strength to continue to move forward.
Fourth, the warmth of the society: donations and support
As the story of Xu Xia Village gradually became known to more people, the attention and assistance from all walks of life began to converge into a warm force.
Song Pu, a village cadre, was the first to lend a helping hand to Xuxia Village.
After learning about what happened to Xu Xiacun, he did not hesitate, and immediately took out 1,000 yuan from his personal savings as a donation and handed it over to Xu Huimin in person.
Although Song Pu's move could not solve all the problems of the Xu family economically, his good deeds were like a seed that inspired more people's kindness.
Song Pu did not stop there, he used his influence and social connections to contact the local media, hoping to attract the attention and support of the community through wider coverage.
His efforts were quickly reciprocated, and Xu's story was reported by several media outlets, which were subsequently reprinted on more online platforms, and Xu's story quickly attracted public attention.
With media coverage and social media dissemination, the story of Xu Xiacun has touched the hearts of countless people.
Soon, a well-known online donation platform launched a fundraising campaign for Xuxia Village, detailing the experience of Xuxia Village and the plight of the family, and calling on caring people from all walks of life to lend a hand.
The fundraising campaign was widely responded to, with people from all over the country donating money to support Xuxia Village through online platforms, ranging from ordinary wage earners to entrepreneurs and celebrities, all of whom hoped to contribute to the recovery of Xuxia Village.
Among the many donations, the donations of the Henan Charity Federation and the Lushan County Charity Association are particularly prominent.
After learning about the situation in Xuxia Village, the two charities acted quickly, not only launching a fundraiser through official channels, but also providing financial support to the families in Xuxia Village.
The Henan Charity Federation donated 20,000 yuan to Xuxia Village, and the Lushan County Charity Association also donated 10,000 yuan, which played a great role in alleviating the economic pressure of the Xu family.
With the continuous donation activities, the problem of treatment costs in Xuxia Village has been effectively alleviated.
These supports from all walks of life not only provide the possibility of treatment for Xu Xia Village, but more importantly, they convey the warmth and care of the society, and bring hope and courage to the Xu family.
While accepting the donation, the Xu family also received many letters of encouragement and blessings, and these warm words became the spiritual support of the Xu family in difficult times.
Fifth, a new life
By October 2017, an important milestone had been reached in the treatment process in Xuxia Village.
After a series of detailed preliminary evaluations and preparations, Xu Xiacun was scheduled for a second major surgery.
The surgery was aimed at repairing his trachea and larynx, which had been badly damaged by the attack.
The surgery is performed in a state-of-the-art operating room in a specialized hospital and is performed by an experienced medical team.
These doctors and nursing staff have used their years of experience and the latest medical technology to meticulously perform every surgical step.
The operation lasted several hours, and under the doctor's delicate operation, the damaged trachea and larynx in Xu Xiacun were successfully repaired.
After the surgery, the doctors closely monitored Xuxiacun's recovery to ensure that there were no complications.
Over the next few weeks, Xu Xiacun received professional rehabilitation training at the hospital, including breathing training and language training, to help him gradually return to normal life functions.
Over time, the recovery of Xuxia Village has exceeded many people's expectations.
Not only was he able to breathe on his own, but he also began to try to utter his first complete sentences.
Every improvement is the best reward for the Xu family and all supporters.
After a period of rehabilitation, Xu Xiacun was finally able to eat and talk like other children.
All these changes mark the beginning of a new chapter in his life.
The most gratifying moment came, when Xu Xiacun returned to school.
Dressed in a neat school uniform and carrying a school bag, he stepped into the school gate again.
Although the past experience has taken a toll on his body and mind, his return is full of courage and hope.
The warm welcome from his classmates and teachers made him feel like he was part of the campus, not marginalized or neglected.
With the careful guidance of teachers and the support of his classmates, Xu Xiacun gradually adapted to school life, and his learning and communication skills continued to improve.