Li Mengjie got into a conflict at a noodle shop because he objected to two dogs sitting on the chairs meant for customers. He believed dogs should not occupy seats in public spaces, which led to a heated argument with the dogs' owners.
The turning point occurred when the woman called Li Mengjie a 'stupid idiot,' and he responded by calling her the same. This escalated the situation, leading to physical confrontation and eventually involving the police.
The police concluded that the woman had physically pushed Li Mengjie and the man had verbally abused him. They suggested a settlement where both parties would apologize. However, the woman refused to apologize for her boyfriend's verbal abuse, leading to further tension.
The public reaction was largely humorous, with many viewers finding Li Mengjie's handling of the situation entertaining. The video went viral on platforms like Douyin, Weibo, and Bilibili, garnering hundreds of thousands of likes and comments praising Li Mengjie's demeanor.
After the incident, Li Mengjie reflected on why he was the only one who objected to the dogs sitting on the chairs. He considered whether he was seeking attention and concluded that even if the dogs were treated as humans, they should not sit on chairs without shoes, as it was unhygienic.