premise: He even detailed the stink caused by official who failed to flush the toilet after use.
  The essay struck a raw nerve with the public, who seemed to awaken from apathy.
  Nearly 1,000 comments were posted within one day of the essay's release, mostly hailing Zhang's self-examination while bitterly attacking the rudeness of his subordinates.
  A netizen named "Lan Keer" wrote: "Officials are representing the image of a place. If they are bad-mannered, how can the government ask the public to maintain a courteous environment in the city?
   What is expected to happen after the essay struck the nerve of the people?
hypothesis: The essay struck a raw nerve with the public