Xu Wan led Cheng Xue to Su Qiong's office.
Su Qiong asked some basic questions about divorce due to domestic violence, specifically regarding evidence collection.
Although relevant national laws clearly stipulate that divorce can be granted directly even if one party does not agree, many things are very difficult to prove in marital disputes.
Su Qiong first inquired about Cheng Xue's family situation and asked how many times she had reported domestic violence to the police.
After Cheng Xue answered all the questions, Su Qiong asked, "Have you ever tried installing surveillance cameras at home?"
“I tried… I couldn’t buy the small cameras, only the big ones. I hid it in the flowers, but my father found it before it recorded anything, and he beat me severely. I tried to buy more cameras a few more times after that, but I was always caught…”
When Cheng Xue recounted this story, her expression was one of intense pain, her eyes were red, and her hands were clenched into tight fists, revealing her deep hatred for her father.
Su Qiong asked, "Have you considered sending your mother to get medical treatment?"
“I have no money. My dad found out I was working as a professional mistress counselor. He said if I didn’t give him money, he would report me to the school. I didn’t want to be expelled, so I had to give him all the money I could.” Cheng Xue’s words became increasingly harsh. She looked up at Su Qiong, “If I killed my dad when he was beating me, would that be considered self-defense? Would I get a lower sentence?”
Xu Wan looked at Su Qiong nervously.
She wanted to advise Cheng Xue, but since Su Qiong was the one asking the questions, she didn't feel comfortable speaking up herself.
Su Qiong said, "The determination of legitimate self-defense is very complicated. No one can tell you with certainty that whatever you do is legitimate self-defense. If you kill someone, it is generally considered excessive self-defense, or even intentional injury."
"As long as I don't die, as long as I can get out alive, my mother and I will have a way out, right? It's better than this!" Cheng Xue's eyes reddened.
Su Qiong looked at her and suddenly asked, "By the way, when your father asks you for money, does he always ask in person? Has he ever sent a text message or made a phone call?"
Cheng Xue looked at Su Qiong, seemingly realizing something, and quickly took out her phone, "Yes, yes, he can't type, he can only send voice messages. I haven't deleted any of the messages, they're all there."
Su Qiong took Cheng Xue's phone and randomly clicked on a recording her father had sent her.
A rough, hoarse male voice immediately came from inside: "You bitch, you don't even make ten thousand yuan a month sleeping with men? Who would believe that? Hurry up and give me ten thousand yuan, or I'll report you to the school and make sure you don't graduate! Fuck, you bitch."
Halfway through the broadcast, Xu Wan could no longer bear to listen.
She couldn't believe that this was something a father would say to his daughter.
There was no emotion in his voice, only hurtful and ill-intentioned words.
After listening, Su Qiong looked at Cheng Xue with a firm gaze and said, "It is also a crime for parents to extort money from their children. You can sue him for this crime. Because the amount is large, he will be detained immediately and will not have time to report you to the school. After he is convicted, it will be very easy to file for divorce."
"Really? Really?"
Cheng Xue's eyes lit up; for the first time in so many years, she was so close to hope.
“That’s right. How to proceed with this case depends on other evidence.” After saying that, Su Qiong looked up at Xu Wan standing to the side. “Xu Wan, if you don’t mind, you can leave this case to me.”
"Of course! I'm not really good at these kinds of cases anyway."
Xu Wan nodded hurriedly.
Strictly speaking, this case is a criminal case, which is an area that Xu Wan is not good at.
If Su Qiong takes over, she can better help Cheng Xue.
Su Qiong glanced at the time and said to Xu Wan, "However, I have something to do this morning. In a little while, you take her to find Pei Zhao and record and back up all the evidence on her phone in case it gets lost."
After leaving Su Qiong's office, Xu Wan felt much more relaxed. "Attorney Su is a senior lawyer here. You can rest assured that she will take over your case."
"Thanks to you, Attorney Xu."
Cheng Xue looked at Xu Wan with grateful eyes.
After walking a few steps together, Cheng Xue hesitated for a moment before saying, "Attorney Xu, I've decided to tell you something."
Xu Wan: "Hmm?"
Cheng Xue pursed her lips and finally spoke, "Don't trust Lin Yu too much. It seems like he has an ulterior motive in approaching you."
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