Xu Wanguang felt suffocated when he heard Cheng Xue say that.
She couldn't even imagine how she would cope with Cheng Xue's family situation.
"So... do you have any plans to send your mother for treatment?" Xu Wan asked.
“…I have no money.” Cheng Xue said, then immediately added, “I know you’re going to ask me about the money I made as a professional mistress. I secretly saved some of it myself, and my father took some of it.”
"Why……"
“My dad found out I was trying to save money for this job. He said he would report me to the school if I didn’t give him the money. I’m a senior in college this year. My mother supported me when I was able to study art. Even though she’s sick now, I still want to finish my studies and not let her down.”
When Cheng Xue said this, her voice was filled with helplessness.
Xu Wan was also speechless.
She barely knew how to offer her advice, as if she felt powerless to ask Cheng Xue to do anything.
After a long pause, Xu Wan finally said, "How about... we file for divorce first?"
“Although my mother has moments of lucidity, every time I ask her, she refuses to agree to a divorce. I know she’s afraid of being a burden to me, but I’m not afraid. I really want her to get a divorce. I mentioned it to my father before, and he didn’t say anything, but the next time I go home, I find new injuries on my mother’s body.”
Cheng Xue became increasingly agitated as she spoke, and finally asked, "Can't I really... kill him?"
"Can't."
Xu Wan answered decisively.
"Then what should I do?" Cheng Xue's voice was choked with sobs. "Am I just supposed to watch him bully me and my mother? I wanted to take my mother to my rented room, but he locked her in. I don't have the key, and calling the police won't help. What can I do?"
Xu Wan remained silent for a long time before saying, "Come to the law firm on Monday, and I'll ask some better lawyers for help. They'll definitely have a way to help you."
After hanging up the phone, Xu Wan felt incredibly heavy-hearted.
She returned to the ward and affectionately took Xu Pingrong's arm as she sat on the bed watching TV. "Mom, let's go for a walk."
As time went by, Xu Wan increasingly felt that when her mother made that decision back then, it wasn't just because she was forced into a desperate situation, but more so because of her love for her.
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The following morning.
When Xu Wan went to help Xu Pingrong with his discharge from the hospital, she received a call from the police station.
The police officers at the local police station told her that Liu Meijuan had admitted to giving false testimony and had been punished with seven days in prison; she had already been detained.
Xu Wan was momentarily dazed upon hearing the police officer's words. "She admitted it?"
They met the domineering Liu Meijuan yesterday, and less than 24 hours later, she has already changed her tune.
The police officer said, "Yes, she herself asked to apologize to you and your mother in person. If you come today, she can apologize to you. If you can't come today, then wait until she is released from prison."
Xu Wan hesitated for a moment and said, "My mother is still recovering, and we don't plan to have any further contact with her. Let's leave it at that and not see each other again."
Xu Wan knew Liu Meijuan's personality too well.
This person has never been one to stand to see others do well, so why would he willingly apologize to Xu Pingrong?
Xu Pingrong rested for a day and his health improved a bit. If he heard any more unpleasant words, his illness would worsen, which would be troublesome.
After hanging up the phone, Xu Wan prepared to call Jiang Tingzhou.
Liu Meijuan would never change her mind for no reason; Jiang Tingzhou must have done something.
Before she could even make the call, Jiang Tingzhou called her.
The man said, "Wanwan, we had arranged to go to the photo studio to choose our wedding photos on Saturday. They just called to confirm the time. Are you free today? If not, I'll have them reschedule."
"I'm free." Xu Wan didn't mention Liu Meijuan's matter for the time being. "After I'm discharged from the hospital, I'll take Mom home, and we'll go together this afternoon."
“Okay, I’ve already driven my car to the hospital parking lot. If you have time, wait for me downstairs for a while, and we’ll go up together,” Jiang Tingzhou said.
When Xu Wan finished completing the discharge procedures on the first floor of the inpatient department, Jiang Tingzhou also arrived.
The two of them prepared to take the elevator upstairs together.
When the elevator doors opened, coincidentally, two "acquaintances" were standing inside.
It is Sang Zhenzhen and Ma Jun.
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