Chapter 23: That’s Right, I’m at My Lover’s Place

For a situation like this, the police actually had no effective way to handle it. Infidelity does not fall under their jurisdiction. Even if Bai Jing were with three men every single day, it would still be a private matter; at most, it would be considered a lapse in morals or a lack of personal integrity.

However, assault is a different story. Physical violence absolutely falls under the police's purview. Therefore, while they could do nothing about Bai Jing’s infidelity, they could certainly intervene regarding Wang Yifu’s violence. Consequently, throughout their discussion, the police merely emphasized to Wang Yifu repeatedly that he was not allowed to strike anyone.

Wang Yifu realized that the police did not care at all whether Bai Jing had cheated or who was at fault; they only demanded that he refrain from violence. As for how the two of them resolved their personal issues, the police were entirely indifferent. In short, as long as he stopped hitting her, he could handle it however he pleased. Given such mediation, what more could he expect?

"Officer, please rest assured. I have deeply realized my mistake, and I guarantee that I will not be so impulsive again." Faced with the police's warnings against violence, Wang Yifu seemed to have been persuaded and offered a profound apology.

"That’s more like it," the officer said. "No matter what happens, hitting people is never right. Besides, violence isn't a way to solve problems. In the end, you have to communicate. Why go to such lengths?"

"Yes, yes, you're right," Wang Yifu nodded repeatedly.

Seeing that Wang Yifu had truly realized his error, the police stopped making things difficult for him and continued, "Alright, this is a domestic dispute after all, so I won't press you too hard. Since you've realized your mistake and are willing to repent, you may leave. Remember, do not strike anyone again, not even your wife. Otherwise, if you end up back here next time, it won't be so easy to get out."

"Understood, understood," Wang Yifu nodded quickly, promising, "Officer, don't worry. I definitely won't lay a hand on anyone again. After all, it’s not a way to solve problems."

"Exactly!" the officer agreed. "You’re right to think that way. Violence solves nothing. You need to sit down with your wife and talk things over calmly. Alright, go on now. No more violence."

"Rest assured, definitely no more violence."

After waving goodbye to the police, Wang Yifu turned and left the station. However, the moment he turned away, his expression instantly darkened. Clearly, the police had not truly persuaded him.

Ten minutes later, Wang Yifu returned home. Looking at the chaos in the house—nothing had changed since last night—and seeing that both Bai Jing and Wang Shanshan were absent, his rage ignited once more.

That bitch didn't stay home last night? She must have gone to stay with some adulterer! And she took their daughter with her... Damn it, if I catch you, I’ll beat you to death!

With his anger spiking to its peak, the furious Wang Yifu pulled out his phone and made a call.

...

Meanwhile, at Cao Kun’s residence, Cao Kun, Bai Jing, and Wang Shanshan were having breakfast together in a surprisingly harmonious atmosphere. All three tacitly avoided mentioning the fight that had broken out at the Wang household.

However, Cao Kun found this breakfast exceptionally difficult to get through because he had to struggle to suppress his laughter. After a night of swelling, the injuries on Bai Jing and Wang Shanshan were even more pronounced. Bai Jing, in particular, looked as if her face had fermented; it had puffed up a full circle, and her eyes were swollen until they were just thin slits. Her lips were red and swollen, the lower one at least twice its normal thickness, making it so she could only take tiny bites of food. Wang Shanshan was slightly better off than Bai Jing; one of her eyes was fine, but the other was swollen shut into a slit. Looking at these two pig-headed creatures, it was incredibly hard for Cao Kun to keep a straight face. Furthermore, he not only had to hold it in but also pretend to be heartbroken, which made it even more agonizing.

"Aunt Bai, Shanshan, maybe I should take you both to the hospital later for a checkup. Uncle Wang really was too ruthless."

Hearing Cao Kun say this, Bai Jing trembled with rage. This madman—it was one thing to be so brutal to her, but to be so cruel to his own daughter? Did he have any humanity left? Even an outsider like Cao Kun thought he was vicious. He was truly a beast! Look at the child’s cheek, swollen as if she had a steamed bun stuffed inside.

"No need," Bai Jing forced a smile. "It's just some swelling. I’m not dizzy or vomiting, so there's no need for a hospital."

Wang Shanshan nodded quickly. "Right, no need for the hospital. Why waste the money? It’ll be fine after a few days of rest."

It sounded as if Bai Jing and Wang Shanshan were being frugal and sensible, but in reality, they were simply worried about being seen by acquaintances in their current state and becoming a laughingstock.

After all, both Bai Jing and Wang Shanshan were people who cared deeply about their image. Especially Wang Shanshan, who had been the school beauty of Xia County No. 1 High School for three years; if her acquaintances saw her like this, it would be more agonizing than being interrupted in the middle of sex. Thus, they were determined not to step outside.

Cao Kun was about to say something else when a call came in. It was Bai Jing’s phone. Bai Jing glanced at it, and her expression sank. It was Wang Yifu calling. She initially didn't want to answer, but after a moment's thought, she figured it might be an apology, so she finally picked up.

Bai Jing turned on the speakerphone while continuing to eat, asking coldly, "Why are you calling?"

Wang Yifu’s explosive voice rang out from the phone immediately. "Bai Jing, you slut! You bitch! Did you spend the night at that adulterer’s place? You whore, how can you be so shameless? You can’t stay idle for even a minute, can you? Damn you! Did you take Shanshan with you too? Are you trying to get yourself killed?!"

Bai Jing had expected an apology. After all, last night's beating had been so inexplicable that she assumed Wang Yifu had realized his mistake after a night of reflection. She never expected that not only would he fail to apologize, but he would curse her even more viciously, even threatening to kill her.

This marriage was over! No matter who came along, this life was no longer sustainable! Even a clay figurine has a temper, let alone Bai Jing, who had been beaten for no reason.

Bai Jing grabbed the phone and hissed, "That's right, you guessed it! I am at the adulterer’s house. You have no idea how vigorous he was last night; I was in heaven. He’s a hundred, a thousand times better than you! If you’re useless, you deserve to wear a green hat!"

Bai Jing’s words caused Wang Yifu on the other end to completely explode. "Bai Jing! I’ll kill you! You are now..."

Before Wang Yifu could finish, Bai Jing hung up the phone and proceeded to block and delete him in one swift motion. Not just the phone number, but his social media accounts as well.

Beside her, Wang Shanshan watched this scene, pouting with a hint of a sob in her voice, "Mom, what is wrong with Dad?"

"What’s wrong? He’s acting like a rabid dog. Your father is a complete madman now. Don’t pay him any mind. Here, give me your phone; I’ll block this mad dog for you too, so he doesn't scare you..."