Surrounding neighbors began to chime in, enthusiastically demonstrating solidarity, collectively testifying to Tang Jian’s abuse of Feng Li. One elderly woman said, “Poor Feng Li, how can she live like this, being beaten every day! But she doesn’t speak out, so we can’t help her.”
Police officers, isn’t that right?
The skinny police officer was getting impatient: “Are you going to get an injury examination or not?”
“I will!” Tang Jian and Yu Yi said simultaneously.
On the way to the hospital, Yu Yi said she didn’t dare to ride in the same car as Tang Jian, so she took the police car, while Tang Jian called a taxi to the hospital.
The baby-faced officer felt sympathetic. In the car, he reminded her: “It seems like he’s beaten you not just once or twice. This time, he broke his own hand, which means he must have been hitting you with all his might. Do you want to contact the Women’s Federation or Women’s Protection Association? And maybe you should stay away from home for a while. If it’s really unbearable, you should get a divorce.”
The skinny police officer disagreed: “How can you advise someone to get a divorce? But staying with relatives for a few days might be good.”
Yu Yi remained silent. In this time and space, divorce was common. If Feng Li wanted to start a new life, she would need to divorce Tang Jian first.
The doctor issued an injury report and then conducted various examinations. Feng Li’s body was covered with old scars, which made the doctor sigh: “You should have reported this to the police long ago.”
Even if the first time you couldn’t do much, he might have restrained himself a bit. Accumulating multiple injury reports would make filing for divorce easier.”
It was already midnight, and Yu Yi sat in the hallway waiting for the head CT scan results.
Tang Jian walked up to her. His right hand from palm to forearm was in a cast, hanging in a sling. He spoke in a voice only she could hear: “Don’t say anything random when making the statement, or I’ll definitely sue you for intentional injury. Just follow me home after the statement, and I won’t sue you.”
Yu Yi nodded.
When Yu Yi came out of the hospital with the injury report, Tang Jian was waiting at the entrance. They took the same taxi to the police station.
Yu Yi rushed into the office before Tang Jian, who tried to follow but was stopped by the baby-faced officer: “One at a time. Wait outside.”
Yu Yi carefully described the night’s dispute, how Tang Jian splashed water on her, and how he used a cup and humidifier to knock her unconscious. She wasn’t clear about how her hand was broken, as she had already passed out.
Yu Yi signed the statement, opened the office door, and Tang Jian immediately grabbed her wrist, whispering, “What did you say?”
Yu Yi softly replied, “I said exactly what you told me to.”
Tang Jian deliberately lowered his voice further, “Did you say I hit you?”
Yu Yi looked up at him, “With injuries like these, would anyone believe I just fell?”
“You!” Tang Jian was about to get angry again. The baby-faced officer called out, “Tang Jian, are you doing the statement or not?”
“Yes,” Tang Jian answered, turning back to warn Yu Yi, “Wait for me here.” Then he went inside.
Yu Yi didn’t wait. She took a taxi directly to Lijing Garden, grabbed a few change of clothes, took her passbook and credit card, and left.
When Yu Yi arrived at Feng Li’s parents’ home, she saw the lights on in the second-floor apartment. Her heart sank – it was already midnight, and why would her parents’ lights be on unless something was wrong? Had Tang Jian already come?
But Tang Jian shouldn’t have reacted so quickly. He would have thought she just went home in a fit of anger and only realize she was gone when he got home. He couldn’t possibly be here already.
Yu Yi climbed the stairs and Feng Li’s father, Feng Hongwei, opened the door. She looked behind him and didn’t see Tang Jian, which made her slightly relieved.
At this point, Feng Li’s mother, Tang Yuying, also came out of the bedroom. Seeing the injuries on her face, she approached with concern to check her injuries while asking in surprise, “Lili, what’s going on? Why did you run from the hospital? Xiao Tang is worried sick!”
Yu Yi was stunned, then realized, “Did Tang Jian call?
“Yes,” Tang Yuying rambled, “Xiao Tang just called saying you accidentally fell down the stairs and hit your head. He didn’t want to worry us, but after taking you to the hospital and noticing you were completely different, always saying someone was trying to harm you, he went to get the report and you disappeared. He’s afraid you might be having hallucinations from hitting your head…”
Yu Yi said directly, “I wasn’t injured from falling. Tang Jian hit me.”
“What?!” Feng Hongwei was extremely shocked.
Yu Yi said sadly, “Dad, Mom, I’ve been hiding this from you. Actually, every time I said I was bumped or fell, I was beaten by him. I was afraid you’d worry and thought he would change, so I never said anything.”
Feng Hongwei was more than just surprised now. He looked seriously at Yu Yi, “Are you telling the truth now? Were you lying to us before?”
Yu Yi nodded tearfully, “This time he hit me so hard. I can’t take it anymore. I want to divorce him.”
Feng Hongwei expressed support for Feng Li’s decision. Just then, the doorbell rang. Yu Yi nervously looked at Feng Hongwei, “Dad, it must be Tang Jian.”
Feng Hongwei comforted her by gently patting her shoulder and said in a deep voice, “Don’t panic. Mom and Dad are on your side. If you want to divorce him, you’ll need to talk to him properly. Dad is here with you. He won’t dare do anything to you.”
Yu Yi nodded and went over to open the door.
Tang Jian was indeed standing outside. Seeing Feng Hongwei and Tang Yuyying sitting on the living room sofa with unfriendly expressions, Tang Jian lowered his voice and asked: “Did you tell my parents?”
Yu Yi said flatly: “What needed to be said has been said.” She stepped aside to let Tang Jian enter, “Come in and talk. I can’t stand for too long.”
After Tang Jian sat down, he heard Yu Yi say: “I want a divorce.”
He was stunned at first. He had only thought Feng Li would cry to her parents, but never expected her to directly propose divorce. “Feng Li, you’re just angry right now. I know I have a bad temper. I’ll change. Give me another chance, I promise…”
Yu Yi interrupted him, “How many chances have I given you? Have you ever changed? Do you think I could possibly believe you anymore?”
In fact, it could be said that it was because Feng Li repeatedly forgave and gave Tang Jian chances that he would think a verbal apology would restore surface-level peace each time. In reality, he had almost stopped apologizing, getting angry, sleeping it off, and acting as if nothing had happened, ordering Feng Li around. Feng Li was also frustratingly passive – as long as Tang Jian spoke to her nicely and didn’t get angry, she would be thankful.
Chapter 41: Domestic Violence Police (3)
She still hoped to persuade Tang Jian and Feng Li to part amicably, so she softened her tone and advised: “Tang Jian, I was also wrong before. I tolerated your bad temper too much, which may be part of the reason your temper got worse. But today, I can no longer tolerate this situation.”
Tang Jian saw that Feng Li was truly determined to divorce, and his expression suddenly turned fierce. “You think you can get a divorce? Go ahead and try. But don’t forget about the hand injury. If I sue you for intentional harm…”
“What will you do?” Yu Yi didn’t buy his threat at all.
