CHAPTER 68: CHAPTER 68: ABUSED WOMAN (PART 3)

Yesterday was Monday, so the police station was quite busy, and that’s why Liu Xin didn’t see Mao Hong and the others come to buy milk tea on her first day at work.

She remained skeptical about Lin Xiaoyan’s claim of knowing the people from the police station across the street.

Seeing this police officer actually knew Lin Xiaoyan and spoke quite familiarly with her gave Liu Xin a glimmer of hope.

"Xiao Lin, looking for a boyfriend? I have a friend’s younger brother who’s pretty nice. Want me to introduce him to you?"

Mao Hong asked jokingly.

Lin Xiaoyan quickly shook her head, "Thanks, Sister Hong, but for now I have no such intention. I don’t want to get married yet."

Mao Hong didn’t get upset, but instead advised, "You’re still young, and marriage is a big deal for a woman in her lifetime.

If you choose well, your latter years will be spent in happiness.

If you choose poorly, it becomes a lifelong regret."

"Sigh, I’ve been in the police station for so many years and have seen too many marriage-related cases. Among them, women suffering from domestic violence are the most pitiable..."

Upon hearing the words "domestic violence," Liu Xin’s body went stiff.

She continued to mash the lemons stiffly, her attention fixated on the female police officer at the counter.

Lin Xiaoyan glanced at Liu Xin behind her and turned to Mao Hong, "Sister Hong, in situations of domestic violence, how are they ultimately dealt with?"

Mao Hong replied seriously, "The country now classifies domestic violence under criminal law.

If a girl encounters domestic violence, she shouldn’t be afraid and must bravely seek help.

For violent domestic criminals, especially where the actions are cruel or result in serious consequences, the court will legally....."

As she spoke, Mao Hong’s gaze shifted to the woman next to her, who had already stopped her actions, standing there in a daze.

Whether she was listening or not, it was unclear.

After discussing all the cases of domestic violence, Mao Hong stopped and looked at Liu Xin behind her.

She said earnestly, "For women living under domestic violence, they are in constant pain, suffering both physically and mentally.

So, don’t be afraid, bravely resist.

After resisting, it’s a rebirth."

"Thud"

The milk tea cup fell to the floor.

Lin Xiaoyan looked at Liu Xin, who was standing there lost in thought, and sighed in her heart, hoping that Liu Xin could see things clearly and bravely use the law as a weapon to escape the abusive man and leave the pain behind.

"Thank you, Sister Hong, if I ever meet an abusive guy, I definitely won’t wait a moment longer and will break up with him immediately!"

Lin Xiaoyan handed the made milk tea to Mao Hong.

She silently mouthed "thank you" to Mao Hong.

Mao Hong took the ten or so cups of milk tea, smiling with her eyes.

"You’re welcome. But I hope all the girls in the world never meet abusive men."

After Mao Hong left, the milk tea shop fell silent.

Lin Xiaoyan didn’t speak, tidying up the counter, while Liu Xin numbly continued mashing the lemons, turning them into mush.

Lin Xiaoyan saw this but didn’t say a word, wanting Liu Xin to have a good think.

In the evening, Liu Xin returned home to be met with the same curses and beatings as the day before.

Deep into the night, lying in bed, listening to the snoring of the demon beside her, she had often thought about killing him while he slept.

But thinking of her parents back in her hometown, she held back again and again.

She wanted a divorce, but every time she mentioned it, she was beaten so severely that she no longer dared to bring it up.

She regretted over and over, why she initially blinded herself into choosing this man and marrying him?

In the first six months of marriage, this man still maintained a good front.

Until she got pregnant, one day he came home drunk, and when she said, "Why did you drink so much?"

He jumped up and started beating her.

That time, she was two months pregnant, and because she was taken to the hospital in time, the child was saved.

She asked for a divorce back then, but the man knelt in front of her, crying and repenting, and she softened.

The result of softening was entering hell!

Her child wasn’t saved, beaten to death by this man.

The child’s name, Tongtong, left by the man’s ex-wife, is now four years old.

At such a young age, he already shows signs of violence just like his father.

After his father beats her, the child isn’t afraid, and even kicks her.

When her mother-in-law sees this, she only says it’s her fault, and if she hadn’t done anything wrong, her son wouldn’t have hit her...

She had fought back, but the results were disappointing; she remained trapped in this cage.

Early the next morning, the man dressed leisurely, looking at the woman behind him silently making the bed in the mirror.

"Quit your job today; it’s not like I’m short of food or clothes. You don’t need to work outside, got it?"

Liu Xin remained silent for a moment, then quietly said, "Okay."

The man flashed a satisfied grin at this response.

Once the man left, Liu Xin finally exhaled heavily.

She quickly gathered her things and prepared to head to the milk tea shop.

"Take Tongtong to school. I’ve got a mahjong game lined up, and need to get there soon," her mother-in-law’s voice came from the other room.

Liu Xin took a deep breath, "Okay."

After dropping the child at kindergarten, Liu Xin hurried to the milk tea shop.

"Sorry, I’m late."

Half an hour late, Liu Xin apologized to Lin Xiaoyan.

Lin Xiaoyan shook her head, "It’s fine, the boss hasn’t arrived yet. Go change your clothes first."

Liu Xin hesitated for a moment, "Okay."

Lin Xiaoyan glanced at the long-sleeves Liu Xin wore, sighing.

"When is the boss coming today?"

After changing, Liu Xin immediately asked Lin Xiaoyan.

Lin Xiaoyan looked at Liu Xin, guessing what she was trying to do.

"I don’t know, the boss might be busy these couple of days. If you have anything urgent, you can contact her."

"Okay." Liu Xin nodded.

"Hey..."

While Lin Xiaoyan was busy with the milk tea orders, Liu Xin followed her timidly.

When they accidentally bumped into each other, Liu Xin quickly apologized.

Lin Xiaoyan "saw" a picture from the incident.

Frowning, she looked at Liu Xin with a complex expression, "What do you want to say?"

Liu Xin shook her head, "Let’s finish the milk teas for the orders first; the delivery person will be here soon."

"Alright, if there’s anything, tell me later."

Lin Xiaoyan quickly made the milk teas, waiting for the delivery person to come.

"Alright, what do you want to say?"

Lin Xiaoyan looked at Liu Xin, hoping that she could bravely share her experiences and seek help, rather than...

Thinking about the scene she had just "seen," Lin Xiaoyan took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to scold anyone, patiently waiting for Liu Xin to speak.

Liu Xin hesitated for a long time, unsure if she should speak, fearing if Lin Xiaoyan would look down on her...