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"Bitch, you actually called the police for such a small matter." Father Li rushed forward and tried to slap Jiang Yan, but was stopped by a young police officer with his quick eyes and hands.

"Sir, please calm down! Cooperate with our investigation!" the police officer shouted sternly.

Li Wenjun collapsed on the ground. When he saw the police, his stunned mind completely cleared up, replaced by overwhelming fear.

He wrapped himself tightly in the blanket and spoke incoherently, "No...Comrade police, it's a misunderstanding! It's all a misunderstanding! That was my wife... We... We were just joking! That woman... That woman ran in on her own!"

"Are you kidding?" The police officer frowned as he watched the video of Li Wenjun, who was seen committing adultery, using foul language, and behaving wildly. "You're taking this 'playing' pretty far. Is the person you're chasing, hugging, and verbally threatening in the video your wife?"

"I..." Li Wenjun was speechless, his face pale.

"Officer! Officer, don't listen to her nonsense!" Li's mother rushed over and pointed at Jiang Yanyi, "It's her! She was unfaithful to her husband and neglected my son. That's why my son became like this! She is taking revenge! That Hu Li... Hu Li she..." She looked at the pregnant woman, not knowing how to define it for a moment.

At this moment, Hu Li suddenly cried out in pain, blood oozing from her body. She grabbed Li Wenjun's hand and cried out, "Wenjun! Blood...so much blood! Our child...save our child!"

The scene fell into chaos again.

"Ambulance! Call an ambulance!" Li Wenjun panicked and shouted at the police.

Seeing this, the officer immediately gave instructions: "Xiao Zhang, follow up with this woman and accompany her to the hospital to ensure she receives treatment. At the same time, verify her identity and relationship with the victim. Lao Li, you will be responsible for questioning other witnesses and collecting evidence. Ms. Jiang and Mr. Li, please come back to the police station with us to take a detailed statement."

"No! My son can't go to the police station!" Li's mother hugged Li Wenjun tightly. "He was beaten like this and he still has to go to the hospital! It's all because of this vicious woman kicking him!"

Jiang Yanyi said coldly: "I was acting in self-defense to prevent him from committing further crimes. Officer, if necessary, I can cooperate with the injury examination."

Her calmness was in stark contrast to the Li family's panic. The police were already on the verge of a split second.

"Stop talking! Mr. Li, please put on your clothes and cooperate with us when we go back to investigate." The police officer's tone was unquestionable. He looked at Jiang Yanyi and said, "Ms. Jiang, please cooperate as well."

Jiang Yan nodded: "Of course."

Li Wenjun was pulled from the ground by the police. The blanket slipped off, revealing his bruised body. He hurriedly covered himself up and was led out of the house in a state of disgrace amidst the scornful gazes and snickers of the crowd. Li's parents tried to follow but were stopped. They could only watch their son being led away, beating their chests and stamping their feet in anxiety.

Jiang Yanyi followed behind, her steps steady. As she passed by the pale-faced Li's mother, she paused slightly and said in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Oh, and don't forget to inform your beloved 'daughter-in-law's' family. After all, it's still uncertain whether the 'precious grandson' in her belly can be kept. You, the Li family, have your hands full."

Mother Li suddenly looked up, taking in the cold determination in Jiang Yan's eyes. She finally realized how fiercely and decisively this seemingly docile daughter-in-law could strike back once her bottom line was touched. She wasn't just throwing a tantrum; she truly wanted to destroy Li Wenjun and the Li family's reputation.

Jiang Yanyi no longer looked at her and walked straight towards the police car.

The police car downstairs roared away, leaving behind a mess and boiling discussions.

/

The lights in the police station's interrogation room were blindingly bright. Li Wenjun, wrapped in clothes the police had improvised, looked sluggish, his face still red and swollen, his expression sluggish, his eyes evasive.

Jiang Yanyi, sitting across from him, formed a stark contrast. With her back straight and her face calm, she explained the entire incident to the police in a clear and coherent manner. She also submitted videos and recordings from her phone, as well as screenshots of Li Wenjun's infidelity, money transfer records, and ambiguous chats she had previously collected.

"Comrade police officer, the person he chased, hugged, and verbally threatened in the video was not me," Jiang Yanyi added. "As for Ms. Hu Li, she has been having an illicit relationship with my husband, Li Wenjun, for a long time and is now over three months pregnant. This constitutes bigamy. I demand that she be held accountable under the relevant laws."

The police officer in charge of recording looked up at her, seemingly a little surprised at her calmness and preparedness.

Meanwhile, Li Wenjun's questioning was halting. "I just... I just had a few drinks and was joking with my wife..."

"Do you need to strip naked and blindfold yourself to joke? Do you need to say those words?"

"I... our couple's interest..."

"Interest?" The police officer tapped the notebook. "What you call 'marital interest' almost constitutes a crime! Moreover, based on the evidence provided by your wife and the testimony of multiple eyewitnesses at the scene, your actions were clearly not directed at her!"

Li Wenjun's forehead was sweating, he stammered, and was unable to justify himself.

News also came from the hospital. Hu Li had suffered a threatened miscarriage due to emotional excitement and the impact. Although the fetus was temporarily saved after rescue efforts, she needed to stay in bed.

During the initial questioning by the accompanying police, Hu Li admitted her relationship with Li Wenjun in tears, and insisted that Li Wenjun had promised to divorce his wife and marry her, and that she was unaware of Li Wenjun's absurd behavior at home today.

When the news reached the Li family, Li's mother almost fainted. On the one hand, she felt distressed about her unborn "grandson", on the other hand, she was angry at her son for not living up to his expectations, and even more so, she hated Jiang Yanyi's "cruelness" and "ruthlessness".

Li's father was furious. He called a lawyer through his connections, trying to "get Li Wenjun out" or at least minimize the impact. At the same time, he got angry at Li's mother, blaming her for doting on her son too much.

However, Jiang Yanyi was faster than them.

After finishing her statement at the police station, she directly contacted the divorce lawyer she had already consulted and sent all the evidence to him.

"Lawyer Zhang, in addition to divorce and property division, I demand that Li Wenjun be held accountable for his fault and compensation for emotional damage. At the same time, regarding his suspected forced molestation and bigamy, I hope the police will open a case for investigation."

Lawyer Zhang on the other end of the phone quickly scanned the documents and spoke with professional composure, "Ms. Jiang, the evidence you provided is very sufficient, especially the video of the incident, which is very powerful. Regarding the forced molestation, although the direct victim has not yet appeared in court, the video itself and the numerous witnesses are sufficient to support a case. Regarding bigamy, it's clear that Hu Li was pregnant and that they lived together as husband and wife. I will prepare the relevant legal documents immediately."

That afternoon, accompanied by a lawyer, Jiang Yanyi formally submitted a divorce application to the court and at the same time submitted a copy of the criminal complaint to the public security agency.

Li Wenjun was placed under administrative detention for suspected indecent assault and insult. Police said further investigation and evidence collection are needed to determine whether this constitutes a criminal offense or bigamy.

The news spread like wildfire throughout the neighborhood and their circle of friends and family. The Li family became a complete laughing stock.

After learning about the nature of the case and the evidence, the connections Li's father had made expressed their helplessness. One even cryptically warned, "Old Li, your son has walked into trouble this time. The evidence is too strong, and your daughter-in-law is determined to send him to prison. You should think about how to gain their forgiveness!"

Li's father and mother were extremely worried. On the one hand, they had to go to the hospital to comfort the emotionally unstable Hu Li, on the other hand, they had to run around for Li Wenjun in the detention center, and they also had to deal with inquiries from relatives and friends from all sides, some of which were concerned and some were mocking. They were simply exhausted.

Li's mother couldn't help herself and called Jiang Yanyi again. This time, her tone softened, and she started crying. "Yanyi, Mom knows that Wenjun has wronged you. It's all his fault. For the sake of our marriage, can you...can you withdraw the lawsuit first? We can discuss anything. I'll give you the house and the car. I just ask you to give Wenjun a chance to live. If he has a criminal record, his life will be ruined!"

Jiang Yanyi held the phone and listened to her mother-in-law's unprecedented humble tone, without any fluctuation on her face.

"Mom," she said calmly, "When he frequently cheated on her and visited prostitutes after we got married, did you ever think of giving yourself a way out? When he stripped naked and chased other women to rape them, did you ever think of giving others a way out? When he got his mistress pregnant and entered our house, did you ever think of giving me a way out?"

"As for his criminal record..." She paused, her tone even tinged with a barely detectable sarcasm. "He's already been to prison twice, what's he worried about? Have you forgotten the last time he went to jail?"

After saying that, she hung up the phone and blocked the numbers of Li's mother and all important contacts of the Li family.

She stood at the window of her newly rented apartment, watching the city lights outside light up one after another. What a beautiful day!

She took out another spare phone and dialed a number.

"Hello? It's me. The money has been deposited at your house. I might need you to show off your acting skills later. Don't worry, the money issue can be easily handled."

The woman opposite naturally agreed.

/

Mr. and Mrs. Li did not expect that while they were trying to use money and connections to appease the police and comfort Hu Li in the hospital, several anonymous emails were simultaneously sent to the mailboxes of reporters from the social news departments of several of the most influential local media.

The content of the email was astonishingly detailed: in addition to the embarrassing video clip of Li Wenjun being filmed at the door that day, there were also screenshots of his multiple hotel room bookings with different people, several large transfer records to unknown women, and even a fuzzy recording of him boasting in a private club after drinking that "the red flag is flying at home, and the colorful flags are flying outside."

#My wife is keen on showing off their affection, but unexpectedly, the pighead not only robbed her but also attempted to rape her#

#The scene of catching an adulterer turned into a criminal case, and the cheating man was suspected of multiple crimes#

#The parents-in-law favor their cheating son, and the original wife resolutely fights back#

…

The shocking headline coupled with the solid chain of evidence instantly ignited the media's enthusiasm.

Almost overnight, the Li family scandal made local news headlines and quickly fermented on social media.

The unit where Li Wenjun worked could not withstand the pressure of public opinion and quickly issued a statement saying that it had suspended Li Wenjun and would cooperate with judicial authorities in the investigation.

The disciplinary inspection department of Li's father's unit also received an anonymous letter of complaint, which involved whether he had used his power to smooth relations for his son. Although no evidence was found, it was enough to make Li's father ashamed and unable to hold his head up in the unit.

The anger of netizens who started following Jiang Yanyi since the first time she "looked for a husband" online was completely ignited.

"Scum! Must be severely punished!"

"Support the original wife! Well done!"

"This family's values ​​are all flawed. Their son committed a crime, and yet his parents want to cover it up?"

"That mistress is not a good person either. She's the one who knows what she's doing!"

"I'm pissing! How did this kind of scum get into the system? Check his father!"

The surging public opinion became the last straw that broke the camel's back for the Li family. The connections made by Li's father completely failed. Under the huge supervision of public opinion, Li Wenjun's case not only had no room for maneuver, but the case was even handled more quickly than in the past.

When the key witness Jia Yu made a clear statement and promised to testify in court, the police quickly opened an investigation into Li Wenjun's suspected forced molestation and transferred him to criminal detention.

The investigation into bigamy was also carried out simultaneously, and Hu Li's testimony and pregnancy test report became important evidence.

Li Wenjun, who was in the detention center, completely collapsed after learning that Jia Yu was willing to testify against him, the news was fully exposed, he lost his job, and his father was implicated.

He cried bitterly to the lawyer who came to meet him through the iron bars, repeating over and over again: "It's not like that, she was willing to do it, we were just role-playing. She hurt me, she must have set me up. I'm done... I'm completely done... Jiang Yanyi, you are so cruel..."

However, there was no evidence to support his claim of setting up a scheme. Both the evidence and the witnesses clearly pointed to Li Wenjun attempting to commit illegal acts against a woman he had only just met.

Hu Li, who was in the hospital, was also having a hard time. She had thought that the baby in her belly would help her seize power, but she didn't expect that what awaited her was the possibility of Li Wenjun's downfall and Yin Cang's imprisonment.

Because of her anxiety, Li's mother was not as attentive to her as before, and she complained more about her being "ignorant" and "why would you have bumped into her if you hadn't insisted on coming to her house"...

What made Hu Li even more frightened was that some "enthusiastic" netizens dug out her work unit and social media accounts, and she received an endless stream of abusive and harassing phone calls.

She lay on the hospital bed, the bitter taste of the pregnancy-preserving medicine filled her mouth, and her heart was filled with regret and confusion.

The Li family's living room was completely silent. Father Li seemed to have aged ten years overnight, slumped on the sofa, his eyes hollow. Mother Li's eyes were swollen like walnuts from crying, and she kept muttering, "What should I do... What should I do... What if I can't save my grandson... What will happen to Wenjun..."

The Li family, which was once a well-known family in the local area, is now deserted, avoided by relatives and friends, and has become a target of public condemnation.

Jiang Yanyi did not stop.

Under the guidance of her lawyer, she actively prepared for divorce proceedings and criminal-related civil lawsuits. She not only wanted to get out of this quagmire, but also made the person who caused all this pay the price.

That day, she received a call from Lawyer Zhang.

"Ms. Jiang, there's something going on. Li Wenjun's defense lawyer contacted me and said he's willing to make significant concessions on the division of property, practically leaving the house with nothing. He just hopes you can issue a letter of apology, which would be very beneficial to him in sentencing."

Jiang Yanyi held the phone, looking at the bright sunshine outside the window, a cold arc appeared on the corner of his mouth, "Lawyer Zhang, please tell them."

She paused, then spoke clearly, word by word, "Forgiveness? Unless time goes back and I never knew him. Otherwise, it's impossible."

"Not only do I want him to leave the house, I also want him to stay in prison and reflect on his ridiculous life."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yanyi took a deep breath, feeling that the turbid air that had been accumulating in his chest for many years was finally completely expelled.

/

Time is the best judge and the ultimate diluent.

Six months later, Li Wenjun's case of alleged forced molestation and bigamy went to trial at the District People's Court. Due to the solid evidence, clear facts, and the severe social impact, the trial proceeded smoothly.

Jia Yu testified in court, clearly recounting her experiences that day. She was nervous but firm in her words when questioned by her defense lawyer. The series of evidence Jiang Yanyi submitted formed a complete chain of evidence.

Although Hu Li did not appear in court, her testimony and pregnancy test report confirmed the fact that Li Wenjun lived with her as husband and wife and caused her to become pregnant.

After trial, the court held that the defendant Li Wenjun's actions constituted the crime of forced molestation (attempted) and bigamy, and he was sentenced to four years in prison in the first instance.

Li Wenjun expressed his intention to appeal in court, but his defense lawyer, after carefully studying the case, privately told Li's parents that the possibility of an appeal to change the verdict was very slim.

At the same time, Jiang Yanyi's divorce lawsuit was also adjudicated. The court granted the couple's divorce, citing Li Wenjun's gross negligence. Eighty percent of the couple's joint property was awarded to Jiang Yanyi, and Jiang Yanyi's request for compensation for emotional distress was upheld.

Li Wenjun could almost be said to have been kicked out of the house with nothing.

On the day the verdict came down, Jiang Yanyi visited Li Wenjun in prison. Through the thick glass, she saw the once high-spirited man, now dressed in prison clothes, his eyes cloudy, his cheeks sunken, and shrouded in a decadent air.

"Why... Jiang Yanyi, why are you so cruel?" Li Wenjun's voice was hoarse and dry.

Jiang Yanyi looked at him calmly, without anger, resentment, or even a trace of emotion, as if he was looking at an insignificant stranger.

"Li Wenjun, I didn't force you to get to this point today. It was your own choice." Her voice was clear and calm. "You chose to indulge yourself, to betray, and to have no bottom line. I simply bore the consequences of all your choices, and for myself, I chose to leave and resist."

She paused and continued, "Reform yourself. Be a decent person after you get out of prison."

After saying that, she didn't wait for Li Wenjun to speak again. She hung up the phone, stood up, and left without looking back.

Behind him was the blurry figure of Li Wenjun pounding the glass in despair and the scolding of the prison guards.

The Li family was completely ruined. Li's father, implicated and hurt, retired early due to illness and became depressed all day long.

After Li Wenjun's imprisonment, Li's mother attempted to care for Hu Li at the hospital, hoping she would give birth and provide a successor to the Li family. However, after enduring the pressure of public opinion and realizing the Li family's doom and Li Wenjun's future were ruined, Hu Li secretly contacted a private clinic late one night, had the fetus removed, and then disappeared without a trace, taking part of the money the Li family had given her.

This news was the last straw that broke the camel's back for Li's mother. She fell seriously ill and became somewhat dazed. She often sat in the community, muttering to herself, "My grandson is gone, my son is gone..."

The Li family, which was once a prominent family in the local area, completely fell into silence in just one year in such a bleak and absurd way, becoming a negative example that neighbors sighed about after dinner.

One year later.

A small reader sharing session was taking place in a stylish independent bookstore. Under the spotlight, Jiang Yanyi, dressed in a neatly tailored off-white suit and delicately made-up, exuded a calm and gentle demeanor, yet exuded an independent and confident strength.

She is calmly sharing with readers the creative process behind her new book, a popular legal science and emotional essay about women's self-awakening, marital difficulties, and how to break through them. While real names are omitted, the core events are still recognizable to those familiar with the past.

"So, I want to tell all my female friends," she said with a smile, her eyes sweeping across the faces, young and mature, in the audience, "No matter what situation you find yourself in, you must have the courage to defend your bottom line and the ability to leave at any time and live a better life. The law is one of our most powerful weapons."

After the sharing session, readers lined up for autographs. A young girl, holding a book, excitedly said to her, "Teacher Jiang, your story has given me so much strength! I just ended a bad relationship and am starting over."

Jiang Yan raised his head, gave the girl a warm and encouraging smile, and carefully wrote on the title page of the book: "May your life be bright and full of brilliance."

After the book signing event ended successfully, Jiang Yanyi declined the publishing house's celebration banquet and walked alone on the street where the lights were just coming on.

The evening breeze caressed her face, bringing the gentle warmth of early summer. She now had her own career and a new social circle, and her life was fulfilling and peaceful. Her past, filled with betrayal, humiliation, and struggle, had left no trace of resentment in her, but had instead forged a stronger, more insightful soul.

Occasionally, she would hear bits of news about the Li family from some old acquaintances: Li Wenjun's performance in prison was mediocre and there was no hope of a sentence reduction; Li's father and mother moved out of their original community and lived in an inconspicuous house in the old city. They rarely went out and had almost no contact with the outside world.

These pieces of news were like pebbles thrown into a lake, creating a slight ripple in her heart, and then dissipated without a trace.

Whether they lived well or badly, it had nothing to do with her. She had long since broken free from that muddy swamp and moved towards a wider world.

Jiang Yanyi still doubts whether that period of time was a dream or her own experience. She feels as if there was another soul in her during that period. She watched the other person tear the scumbag apart for her and watched her leave the swamp with her resolutely.

But no matter what, she is grateful for her story, which began with an unbearable farce and ended with an independent and proud ending written by her own hands.