Chapter 923 - 379: Save Me
"What the hell does ’national allocation’ mean?"
Looking at these somewhat ridiculous comments, Qin Mu felt amused yet helpless.
This generation of internet users is indeed talented.
He was just explaining the components of abuse crimes, encouraging the online community to boldly defend their rights.
Unexpectedly...
It directly sparked a "rebellion wave."
Turns out...
There really are so many henpecked husbands in the world.
Just at that moment.
His WeChat suddenly chimed, indicating a message from Qing Lan.
"Qing Lan?"
Qin Mu was slightly taken aback and then opened the message.
He saw Qing Lan’s content: "Hey, in your recently updated video, you talked about... abuse crimes, is there any specific operational method?"
Qing Lan seemed very interested in what he said about abuse crimes.
"What are you planning to do?"
Qin Mu’s mouth twitched; he didn’t directly answer her.
Instead, he asked back.
As far as he knew...
Qing Lan wasn’t married, and she didn’t even have a partner.
Still a single dog.
There shouldn’t be...
A situation where she’s handing over her salary or being restricted in pocket money.
"Hey, don’t get me wrong, I’m asking for a friend."
Soon after.
Qing Lan sent a few more words, explaining: "My friend recently went through some domestic violence, and apparently it was quite a big deal. I want... to help her defend her rights!"
Then.
Qing Lan elaborated on her best friend’s situation.
Her best friend just got married not long ago this year.
Usually, the couple was very loving, in harmony, always viewed as a model couple by others.
No one could have thought...
Her friend’s husband once got drunk and actually slapped her best friend.
Even though afterwards.
Her best friend’s husband repeatedly stated he would never hit her again.
But...
Domestic violence has a saying: it only happens once or countless times.
Not long after.
Domestic violence reoccurred.
From then on.
Almost every day there was domestic violence happening.
"Every time domestic violence occurs, my best friend would come to me in tears, I’ve already advised her to get divorced asap, but she’s always stubborn, constantly refusing to leave..."
Qing Lan continued: "I just want to know if there’s any way to get this scumbag sent in?"
Qin Mu finished reading Qing Lan’s story, his brows slightly furrowed.
As the saying goes, clearing domestic affairs is tricky.
Let alone the court.
Such family disputes are extremely challenging.
Firstly.
In terms of filing a case, abuse crimes are private prosecution crimes.
No report, no action.
As long as the victim doesn’t report it, the court won’t intervene.
Unless...
One party severely injures or disables the other.
If it’s only minor injuries...
It won’t even constitute intentional injury; can lead to at most 15 days of detention.
Secondly.
This crime...
Is rather tricky to ascertain.
Law enforcement agencies typically consult the opinions of those involved when handling these incidents.
If the party involved chooses forgiveness...
Typically, no legal case will be filed, only a warning notice of domestic violence demanding the perpetrator to stop.
The domestic violence warning is a written notice issued by public security agencies for minor acts of domestic violence, not giving administrative punishment but urging perpetrators to correct their behavior.
The warning has three functions: stopping domestic violence, preventing domestic violence, and fixing evidence of domestic violence.
After the warning is issued, the public security agency will deliver it to the perpetrator and victim and notify the resident committee and village committee.
The resident committee, village committee, and police station will check on the persons given the warning and supervise the perpetrator to refrain from domestic violence.
However...
This warning does not have much effect.
Though it can urge multiple parties for supervision, it doesn’t have mandatory enforcement.
Therefore.
Many domestic abusers often reoffend after receiving warnings.
And the act of domestic violence...
Won’t lead to severe injury to others, thus as long as those involved don’t report, domestic violence won’t bear the corresponding consequences.
"To make the scumbag face due punishment, we need to solve your best friend’s hurdle."
Qin Mu thought for a moment, then sent a voice reply to Qing Lan: "Only if your best friend is willing to report and provide evidence, will the law enforcement file a case and pursue responsibility against the abuser."
In reality.
Many victims of domestic violence...
After experiencing physical violence, verbal abuse, isolation, humiliation, still choose to endure silently.
Some do it for children, wanting to give them a complete family.
Some worry about not finding a new place after divorce.
Some fear a second marriage would meet another scumbag, maybe even worse than the current one...
This sounds incredible, yet is most commonly seen in reality.
Victims of domestic violence somewhat develop Stockholm syndrome, with some tendencies of masochism.
And their behavior...
Instead tacitly allows domestic violence, providing a breeding ground for domestic violence.
"Secondly, after your friend is willing to report the case, you can pay attention to preserving evidence of domestic violence. While protecting others’ privacy, you can appropriately record audio or video, and then proceed with injury verification."
"After the police file the case, they will first ask if the victim forgives the perpetrator..."
Then.
Qin Mu patiently explained the entire process and steps to Qing Lan.
Having lived through a previous life.
He actually really despises those men who commit domestic violence.
These people often have no ability outside, yet like to flaunt their power within the family.
Typical bullies when weak outside, tyrants at home.
And those in a weaker position in marital relationships...
They don’t really understand the law, much less know how to use legal tools to protect their legitimate rights.
"Alright, I’ll go find my friend tomorrow and persuade her!"
After reading through the steps Qin Mu provided, Qing Lan was a bit excited.
As a close friend.
She couldn’t bear to see the other silently endure such mistreatment.
When it’s time to stand up, one must stand up.
In a marital relationship, both parties are equal.
Scumbags should be sent where they belong!
...
The next day.
Zizhou.
In a high-end residential area.
Qing Lan, having washed up early and finished breakfast.
Hurriedly drove out of the community.
Heading straight to her friend’s home.
At nine in the morning.
She arrived at her friend’s door, just about to knock, when she heard a commotion from inside.
It seemed...
Something was being thrown to the ground.
Loudly, with quite a ruckus.
"So early, and it’s already starting with domestic violence?"
Qing Lan’s face tensed, quickly realizing the situation.
Only fighting...
Could cause such a loud disturbance.
Thinking of this.
Qing Lan hurriedly knocked on the door.
"Knock knock knock—"
However.
The noise inside not only didn’t decrease, but instead grew increasingly intense and louder.
Occasionally interspersed with...
Her friend’s screams.
Hearing this, Qing Lan’s face grew even more grim.
At this moment.
Neighbors from a few nearby houses opened their doors, poking their heads out.
"Oh, what a sin, they’re at it again; really don’t know when they’ll ever stop."
"Every day the same, morning and night, really got energy."
"Can’t anyone do something? Living next door, the sudden sound of smashing plates almost gave me a heart attack!"
"Young lady, do you... know the people in this home?"
"..."
Seeing Qing Lan standing at the door, the neighbors all cast curious looks.
Evidently.
This wasn’t the first time they’d witnessed such a scene; they’d become accustomed to it.
Even...
No one had the intention to intervene.
Seeing this, Qing Lan.
Disregarded answering the neighbors’ questions, taking out her phone directly to dial 110 for the police.
The sounds within grew louder.
Her friend...
Seemed unable to hold on much longer.
If delayed further, something problematic might really happen.
...
Twenty minutes later.
"Woo woo woo—"
Siren sounds drew nearer and nearer.
A few local officers arrived at the scene, coming to the door of Qing Lan’s friend’s home.
"Who called the police?"
Seeing the police arrive, the surrounding neighbors showed expressions of surprise and curiosity.
"I did."
Qing Lan raised her hand, then pointed to her friend’s door and said, "My friend is currently being beaten by her husband, the situation is urgent, and now there’s no noise at all. I seriously suspect she is in mortal danger!"
"Domestic violence?"
The officers exchanged looks, their expressions instantly becoming grave.
One officer stepped to the door, knocked, and solemnly said, "Hello, is the homeowner present? We received a report suspecting domestic violence in your family, involving charges of abuse and intentional injury. Please open the door immediately!"
The noise inside...
Suddenly stopped.
Apparently, they were also startled by the arrival.
"Please open the door!"
The officer took a deep breath, warning again in a stern voice.
Yet...
The door remained unmoved, showing no signs of opening.
Thirty seconds later.
The door suddenly opened, and a man with a swollen, bruised face and bandaged limbs staggered out.
"Help me, police, help me..."