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Spring is quietly coming, and Zhao Jing is huddled alone in a humble hut on the outskirts of Beijing, staring blankly at the mobile phone screen in her hand.
On the screen was an advertisement for an "online part-time" job in the pipeline, and this was the third time she had tried to deliver such a message in the past month.
Looking back on the past, for Zhao Jing, it is undoubtedly the darkest moment in her life. The nightmarish encounter at Badaling Zoo in 2016 not only took away her dearest mother, but also destroyed her otherwise happy life.
Since that tragedy, Zhao Jing's world has fallen into chaos and collapse. The company fired her twice because of her image problems, which put her almost into financial trouble.
Although she finally found a new job after going through hardships, the shadow of the past and the pressure of social opinion made her unable to bear it in the end, so she could only choose to escape and devote herself to those online part-time jobs that did not require face-to-face communication.
Zhao Jing, who could no longer bear such a heavy blow, often woke up from her dreams in the middle of the night, silently reminiscing about that nightmarish past alone. She could not forget how she was torn apart by the ferocious tiger, the horror of seeing her mother walking towards her when she was unconscious, and the sad news of her mother's death when she woke up again.
Those images were like a fire that would never be extinguished, always burning in her heart. She had tried to change her appearance through plastic surgery, but the high cost and long recovery period forced her to give up on the idea.
Today's Zhao Jing has long lost her former vitality and fighting spirit. Her only wish is how to get through each day. Every morning she would wake up with a sigh of helplessness, glad that she was at least alive, but more often than not, she would question whether she should leave this world with her mother to escape the endless pain and suffering.
Perhaps out of a cherishing of life, or in search of justice and justice, Zhao Jing unswervingly filed a lawsuit with the Badaling Zoo shortly after the tragedy.
She insisted that the kindergarten compensate for her mother's death and the harm she suffered.
In the early days of the incident, the zoo seemed to show a trace of guilt and remorse, and quickly rushed the two victims to the hospital and covered the full cost of treatment. However, it is a pity that although they fulfilled this responsibility in a timely manner, in the follow-up compensation negotiations, they categorically rejected further compensation requests on the grounds that the sky-high compensation proposed by Zhao Jing was too high.
In the face of the zoo's resolute attitude, Zhao Jing did not flinch in the slightest, but more firmly defended her own rights and interests. She confessed that although she was well aware of her mistakes in the incident, it was her mother's misfortune that hurt her the most.
She firmly believes that it was the zoo staff's failure to provide the proper level of first aid that led to her mother's eventual death.
In the course of the long legal dispute, the two sides engaged in fierce confrontations, each holding its own opinion. The zoo insisted that it had done its due diligence and that there was no additional liability for compensation.
Zhao Jing insisted that the park be held accountable for its faults and strive to correct the unfair incident.
It is a pity that after strict review by many authoritative investigative agencies, the final verdict was on the side of the zoo and rejected Zhao Jing's appeal. This is undoubtedly another heavy blow to Zhao Jing.
Her heart was full of indignation and helplessness, questioning why the world was so unfair, and she had hoped to seek justice through legal means, but in exchange for more frustration and suffering.
In the midst of this despair, Zhao Jing sometimes even pondered whether she should give up the struggle and follow her mother. However, in the end, she chose to stay strong, even if the road ahead fell into darkness again.
In order to relieve her daughter's physical and mental pressure, Zhao Jing's mother resolutely decided to go to Beijing to take care of her grandson. The family happily drove the vehicle to play, full of longing and excitement.
However, their journey turned into a nightmare just as they set sail.
Before entering the park, the staff repeatedly emphasized that visitors are not allowed to get off the bus without permission, especially when entering the beast park, it is strictly forbidden to stay in any form. In order to protect the safety of visitors, the zoo has also carefully prepared a "Self-driving Touring Car Damage Liability Agreement", which elaborates on the relevant regulations.
However, despite this, Zhao Jing's family hurriedly drove into the park after a cursory reading of the agreement.
When the group drove into the vicinity of the Siberian Tiger Sanctuary, Zhao Jing, who had always maintained a calm and cautious attitude, suddenly felt an unusually strong wave of motion sickness. She begged her husband to let him take over the drive, but he firmly refused because he knew that stopping in this area was full of unknown risks, and that stopping could trigger an attack by a beast.
Eventually, Zhao Jing couldn't bear the pain anymore, and despite her husband's and mother's best efforts to dissuade her, she resolutely jumped out of the car and quickly ran to the driver's door.
At that moment, there was a sharp car horn behind him and a warning from the staff, but Zhao Jing did not stop because of this.
In an instant, a huge Siberian tiger pounced on Zhao Jing like a storm, crushing her to the ground. It tore at Zhao Jing's body mercilessly, and the blood instantly soaked the ground.
In the face of such a fierce attack, Zhao Jing had lost all ability to resist, and soon fell into a deep coma.
When Zhao Jing woke up again, she found herself on the hospital bed. Seeing her husband and son anxiously guarding by the bedside, she finally put her mind at ease.
However, when she found out that her mother had disappeared without a trace, a wave of panic and grief immediately surged in her heart. Just as she was about to ask the reason, she heard the heartbreaking news - her mother had died in an accident just now.
To understand why Zhao Jing made such a risky move, we need to trace it back to the dilemma she faced in life at the time.
Zhao Jing used to work in a state-owned enterprise, and her relationship with her husband is very deep. The two have a lively and lovely child, and the family of three originally lived a quiet and happy life.
However, because the husband's place of work is in the capital, Beijing, the couple had to endure the pain of living apart for a long time.
In order to ease the burden on her daughter, the loving mother offered to go to Beijing to take care of her grandson. Zhao Jing and his wife were deeply grateful for their mother's selfless dedication, so they carefully planned this relaxing and enjoyable trip.
They had hoped to take the opportunity of the outing to rediscover the happy time of family reunion and forget the many worries in life for a while.
Recalling the cruel scene at that time, Zhao Jing's inner pain and guilt surged like a tide. She clearly and unmistakably realized that it was her own impulse that this irreparable tragedy inevitably took shape.
However, at the same time, it is difficult for her to forgive the negligence and regretful emergency operations committed by the park, and it is these mistakes that directly led to the loss of her mother's life.
In such contradictory and complicated feelings, she not only deeply blamed herself for the mistakes she had made, but also deeply mourned the unfortunate death of her mother.
When Zhao Jing experienced that nightmarish accident herself, she had to face not only physical and mental devastation, but also abuse and accusations from all walks of life.
Soon after the accident, the Internet was filled with a large number of false rumors and malicious derogatory remarks about Zhao Jing's mother. Some people even mercilessly called her "murderer of her mother", which is undoubtedly a great insult to her closest people.
Faced with such strong accusations, Zhao Jing was overwhelmed with grief, and she desperately wanted to clarify the truth. She firmly believes that what happened at that time was far from as simple as the outside world imagined.
She admits that in the immediate aftermath of the accident, zoo staff only took the two victims to the hospital for treatment, but did not take any necessary emergency rescue measures.
This was the key factor that led to the eventual tragic death of the mother.
In order to completely correct this unfair accusation, Zhao Jing resolutely decided to file a lawsuit with the zoo. She insisted that although she should also bear the corresponding personal responsibility, this does not mean that the kindergarten can shirk its due obligations.
She demanded that the zoo compensate for all financial losses and be held accountable for her mother's death.
In November 2016, Zhao Jing was fortunate to tell the national audience about the unforgettable pain and hardship on Liaoning Satellite TV's popular column "Please Protagonist". She sincerely admits her mistakes, but remains determined to hold the park accountable.
This courageous action has won her the respect and attention of a wide audience.
However, this seemingly calm litigation process has always been full of controversy and doubts. When Zhao Jing demanded a huge amount of compensation, the zoo apparently did not agree with it.
Convinced that they had done their best to fulfill their duties, they flatly refused to ask Zhao Jing for the full amount.
In the end, after careful review by various authoritative investigation agencies, the verdict unexpectedly favored the zoo's side and rejected Zhao Jing's appeal. This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to her, who has been working hard to defend her rights and interests.
In the face of the incoming difficulties and setbacks, Zhao Jing was tormented in her heart, but she never wavered in her determination to uphold justice and truth.
Even in the face of countless hardships and slander, Zhao Jing resolutely decided to stand up and win the justice she and her deceased mother deserved.
In that touching TV interview, she told her story with deep emotion. While admitting mistakes sincerely, he also relentlessly questioned the responsibility of the zoo.
She admitted that although she had deeply reflected on her mistakes, the tragedy of her mother's death still made her heartbroken.
Zhao Jing insisted that when the farce happened, the zoo's response was seriously inadequate, which led to the unfortunate end of her mother. She said that she has formally filed a lawsuit with the court, demanding that the park bear the corresponding liability for compensation.
In the face of doubts and condemnation from all walks of life, Zhao Jing was fearless. She bravely replied that we should be held accountable for our actions, but that doesn't mean zoos can shirk their responsibilities.
She vowed to seek justice for her mother through legal means.
Although the final verdict did not go as she wished, Zhao Jing did not give up lightly. She is constantly looking for new employment opportunities and trying to reinvent her life.
However, whenever she confessed her tragic experience to her employer, the company would use it as an excuse to fire her again.
In the face of constant frustration, Zhao Jing considered plastic surgery to change her appearance, but the high cost and long recovery period forced her to dismiss this idea.
Today, she can only rely on those online part-time jobs that do not require face-to-face communication to make ends meet, and completely give up the idea of looking for a job again.
Although Zhao Jing's heart was plagued by pain and deep despair, she never really gave in. She always held on to her weak but firm desire for justice, and vowed without hesitation to get justice for her mother, even if it required more toil and sacrifice for it.