15 He said that's how it is after being married for a long time.
Wen Xueyan looked ahead and saw Xu Junhang walking in this direction. Mr. Xu's gaze also fell on her obviously uncomfortable arm.
"Wen Xueyan, what's going on?" Xu Junhang asked in a businesslike tone.
"President Cheng, President Xu." Wen Xueyan took a step back. "I tripped and fell, but I'm fine."
Just then, a nurse came over with an X-ray: "Wen Xueyan, your X-ray is ready. Go and take it to the doctor."
Wen Xueyan took the film, nodded to her two superiors, and turned to walk towards the examination room.
Behind her, Xu Junhang turned to Cheng Boyan: "Dr. Smith is coming to China next week for an academic conference. He's an authority in this field. I'm planning to ask him to take a look at my sister's condition; maybe there'll be a chance. Let's go to the department head's office now."
Cheng Boyan nodded: "Okay, let's go."
Wen Xueyan turned her head and saw two tall figures leaving.
In the examination room, the doctor carefully examined the X-ray: "There is no fracture, but the soft tissue contusion is quite severe. You need to rest well and apply medication regularly."
Wen Xueyan asked, "Doctor, could you please give me a certificate of injury?"
The doctor looked up at her and nodded: "I'll write down the details of your injury in your medical record."
The sky in September is a pale grayish-blue, with thin, high clouds, and sunlight filtering through the sparse gaps in the clouds.
Wen Xueyan stepped out of the clinic. The corridor window was open, and the cool autumn breeze immediately penetrated her thin clothes. She subconsciously tightened her coat, a movement that aggravated her injury, causing her to gasp slightly.
The corridor was empty; Mr. Xu and Mr. Cheng had long since disappeared.
She slowly walked to a bench by the corridor and sat down, looking down at the doctor's words in her medical record: "Soft tissue contusion of the left forearm..." These words recorded the most unbearable moment of her marriage.
A strange sense of loss washed over me.
She suddenly realized that she had subconsciously harbored an unrealistic expectation. Did she really expect President Cheng to be waiting outside the door to check on her injuries? He was President Xu's brother-in-law.
Wen Xueyan gently stroked the bruises on her arm, the pain seemingly spreading to her heart.
She recalled the look in President Cheng's eyes earlier; there seemed to be something hidden in his deep gaze, yet it was quickly masked by professional composure. Perhaps it was just her imagination, or perhaps she simply craved a little warmth and care.
She thought of Song Tiancheng when they were newlyweds, the man who would get extremely worried about her even if she had a slight cold, but now he was the one who laid a hand on her.
Just then, her phone rang, and the name "Song Tiancheng" appeared on the screen. Wen Xueyan immediately hung up.
Soon, my phone started vibrating continuously, with one message after another flooding in:
"Xueyan, I'm sorry, I drank too much yesterday, I really didn't mean to."
Then came another message: "That's how it is when you're married for a long time, you should understand. My heart has never left you, I was just looking for some excitement for now. Which man isn't like that? But I'm also very rigid, I've never thought about divorce."
Wen Xueyan's fingers trembled slightly, not from gratitude, but from anger. She continued reading:
"I still want this family, Xueyan. We still have a new house, so many plans for the future, have you forgotten them all?" "Come back, I promise I won't contact Su Yunzhu again. She can't compare to you at all, you're the one I care about most." "I hope you won't tell the elders about these things. They're old, they can't handle the shock." "Give me another chance, okay? Just one. Haven't you always wanted a child? We can start preparing, to have a daughter as beautiful as you. Xueyan, please reply to my messages? Where are you? At least let me know if you're safe."
Wen Xueyan read through the messages one by one, a bitter smile appearing on her lips.
Wen Xueyan put her phone back in her bag. She stood up and straightened her clothes.
As she walked down to the first floor and stood before the glass door, the September sunlight shone upon her, bringing with it the warmth and brightness of early autumn.
Wen Xueyan squinted her eyes, feeling the warmth of the sunlight, as if she were drawing strength from it.
The ginkgo trees in front of the hospital have begun to turn yellow, and a few prematurely withered leaves have fallen in the wind.
Remembering Song Tiancheng's words that he hoped not to tell the elders about these things, Wen Xueyan was no longer worried that if she called the police, her mother would find out and dissuade her.
She had a vague feeling that Song Tiancheng seemed worried that his mother-in-law would find out.
She walked out the door, ready to call a taxi to the police station to report the case, when her phone suddenly rang.
It was an unfamiliar number.
"Hello, is this Ms. Wen Xueyan?" A gentle male voice came from the other end of the phone. "This is Attorney Lin."
Wen Xueyan realized that she had not consulted a lawyer, so she assumed that Song Tiancheng had hired a lawyer to discuss the division of property, and her tone immediately turned cold: "I don't want to talk to a lawyer."
The other party remained gentle: "Ms. Wen, you may have misunderstood. I am the lawyer arranged by Mr. Cheng Boyan. He said you might need something, and I am currently in the hospital parking lot. I can also be your driver today. Please let me know if you need anything."
Wen Xueyan was stunned.
The lawyer arranged by Mr. Cheng?
"Ms. Wen?" The lawyer's voice rang out again. "If you need to report the case to the police station, I suggest you do so within 24 hours. I can accompany you now and provide you with professional legal advice. If you are unsure of my location in the parking lot, I can find you in the outpatient lobby on the first floor."
Wen Xueyan replied, "Okay. I'll wait for you in the lobby on the first floor."
Five minutes later, a middle-aged man in a well-tailored suit and carrying a briefcase appeared at the lobby entrance. He looked to be in his forties, with a composed demeanor and sharp yet gentle eyes.
"Ms. Wen? I'm Attorney Lin Zhe." He handed over his business card. "President Cheng instructed me to do my utmost to assist you."
Wen Xueyan took the business card and saw the words "Lin Zhe, Senior Partner" printed on it, along with the name of a well-known law firm in the city.
"President Cheng, he..." Wen Xueyan didn't know how to begin.
Attorney Lin smiled slightly, as if she could read her mind: "Mr. Cheng only said that you might need help, but I don't know the specific details. However, since he personally called to give the instructions, I will do my best to provide you with the best legal services."
He looked outside: “My car is in the parking lot outside. If you’re ready, we can go to the police station now.”
On the way to the police station, Attorney Lin did not pry too much into Wen Xueyan's privacy. After asking about the basic situation, he professionally explained the legal definition of domestic violence, the reporting process, and the possible subsequent legal procedures.
"Based on your situation, I suggest you file a police report today and get a medical examination to assess your injuries, and preserve all evidence. This will be very important evidence if you decide to file for divorce later."
"How much will it cost?" Wen Xueyan remembered asking several lawyers online this morning, and the fees were all quite high, and the consultation services were charged by the hour.
Attorney Lin said calmly, "You don't need to worry about the fees; Mr. Cheng has already made arrangements."
"You just mentioned a forensic medical examination? Does the injury information I wrote in my hospital medical record count?"
Attorney Lin patiently explained, "After reporting to the police, under normal circumstances, the injury assessment is not done by the injured party at the hospital on their own. However, the original copies of your medical records are also very important."
"How is an injury assessment performed?"
"After the police report was accepted, the injured person went to the designated appraisal institution for injury assessment."
Wen Xueyan gazed at the street scene rushing past outside the window.
Cheng Boyan's thoughtful arrangements touched her, but also made her uneasy. Why was he so good to her? What did this kindness mean? Was there any price to pay?
Adding to her unease was the fact that she had just seen President Xu call Cheng Boyan "brother-in-law."
Attorney Lin seemed to sense Wen Xueyan's hesitation and said gently, "Ms. Wen, please don't misunderstand. President Cheng said this is entirely out of concern for his employees. President Cheng said you are a highly valued technical talent, and the company has a responsibility to ensure your safety."
At the police station, Attorney Lin demonstrated his professional legal expertise. He assisted Wen Xueyan in clearly recounting the events of the incident, guided her in presenting the hospital's injury certificate, and ensured that all details were meticulously recorded by verifying them with the police officers.
After taking the statement, Attorney Lin accompanied Wen Xueyan to undergo a medical examination to assess her injuries, demonstrating patience and professionalism throughout the process.
"Song Tiancheng will be detained for 5 days. What are your plans next?" Attorney Lin asked after the formalities were completed.
However, Wen Xueyan felt that simply detaining him was too lenient. She wanted to retaliate, but she hadn't yet decided how.
"Do you need me to arrange a safe place for you to stay? Mr. Cheng went to Hong Kong on a business trip this afternoon. If you need anything, you can call me anytime," Attorney Lin continued.
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Wow, Mr. Cheng, this is remote care!
Not bad, not bad
Looking forward to the update!
"Don't pay attention to scumbags" is such a lame excuse.
I really enjoy reading this, please update more often.
Beautiful. I love it. At first, I thought President Cheng had really left.
Song Tiancheng is shameless.
Yes, yes, thankfully the female lead doesn't intend to forgive him.
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