Li Ting rubbed her sour eyes, inserted the key into the door lock, and gently pushed the door open. In the dim light of the room, a few clothes were thrown randomly on the sofa, and leftover fast food boxes were scattered on the coffee table. She sighed, changed into slippers, put down her handbag, and began to tidy up the neglected home.
"Wang Qiang, are you at home?" she shouted as she tidied up, but all she answered was the sound of the wind outside the window.
Li Ting shook her head and continued to clean up. She walked to the study and was about to sort out Wang Qiang's documents, but unexpectedly found an IOU in a pile of documents. She picked it up curiously and looked at it, and it read: "I borrowed Wang Qiang's RMB 20,000 yuan today for personal capital turnover, borrower: Zhao Li." ”
"Zhao Li, why does this name sound so familiar?" Li Ting frowned, she remembered that Wang Qiang had mentioned this name, it was his college classmate and his first love.
Her mood instantly became complicated, and the hand holding the IOU trembled slightly. "Wang Qiang, what the hell are you doing?" she scolded in her heart and dialed Wang Qiang's mobile phone.
The phone rang for a long time, and it finally came through.
"Hey, wife, are you going home?" Wang Qiang's voice sounded a little empty.
"Wang Qiang, what's the matter with this IOU? You lent Zhao Li 200,000?" Li Ting tried her best to stay calm, but there was still a hint of anger in her tone.
"Ahh This..."Wang Qiang hesitated, "She's been having some trouble lately, you know, we had a good relationship in college, I... I lent it to her. ”
"The relationship is good, Wang Qiang, don't forget that you are my husband now!" Li Ting's voice raised, "You borrowed so much money from her, why didn't you discuss it with me?"
"I... I thought you'd understand. Wang Qiang's voice became lower and lower.
"Understand, I can't understand!" Li Ting's emotions finally exploded, "You are lending money to your ex-girlfriend behind my back, Wang Qiang, how do you make me understand?"
There was silence on the other end of the phone, Li Ting felt a sense of weakness, she hung up the phone, and sat on a chair in the study, her heart full of disappointment and anger.
Li Ting sat on the sofa, holding the IOU tightly with both hands, her heart beating like a drum. Wang Qiang hurried home, and as soon as he entered the door, he saw his wife's face, and his heart sank.
"Li Ting, listen to me, this money..."Wang Qiang tried to explain, but Li Ting interrupted him.
"I don't want to hear your explanation, Wang Qiang. Li Ting's voice was cold, "You are doing this kind of thing behind my back, what trust is there between us?"
Wang Qiang was silent, he knew that he had made an irreparable mistake. He walked up to Li Ting and tried to hold her hand, but she shook her away.
"Let's get a divorce. Li Ting's words were firm without a trace of hesitation.
Wang Qiang was stunned, he didn't expect things to develop to this point. "Li Ting, let's talk about it and don't be impulsive. ”
"Nothing to talk about. Li Ting stood up and gathered up her personal belongings, "Your actions have decided everything. ”
Wang Qiang wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't speak. Li Ting packed up her things and prepared to leave the house. At this time, the mother-in-law suddenly broke in.
"What are you arguing about?" the mother-in-law looked serious, "I heard that you are going to divorce?"
"Yes, Mom. Li Ting tried her best to be polite, but her tone was resolute, "There is no trust between me and Wang Qiang." ”
The mother-in-law's face sank, "Divorce, do you know how much shame this will bring to our Wang family?"
"I don't care. Li Ting's attitude was resolute, "I can't stand betrayal." ”
The mother-in-law snorted coldly, "Since you want a divorce, then go out of the house, and you don't want to take away any of the family's property." ”
Li Ting was stunned, she didn't expect her mother-in-law to say such a thing. She took a deep breath and tried to stay calm, "Mom, I have given a lot for this family, and I have the right to get what I deserve." ”
"You woman, you really don't know what to do!" the mother-in-law's tone became more and more sharp, "If you dare to divorce, don't think about taking a penny from our family!"
Li Ting's heart was completely cold, she knew that there was no place for her in this family. She didn't say anything more, picked up her bag, and turned away from this once warm home.
Li Ting stood on the street, dazed, tears rolling in her eyes. Her heart felt like it had been hollowed out, and she didn't know what to do in the future. At this moment, the mobile phone rang, it was my friend Zhang Li.
"Li Ting, where are you? Zhang Li asked with concern.
"Zhang Li, I..." Li Ting's voice choked, and she briefly told her what happened.
"Don't panic, I'll come over now. Zhang Li's voice was firm and powerful, "You find a place to sit down first, and I'll be there right away." ”
Twenty minutes later, Zhang Li appeared in front of Li Ting panting. She took Li Ting's hand and took her to a nearby café.
"Li Ting, listen to me," Zhang Li said seriously, "I know you're sad now, but you have to cheer up." ”
"I... What else can I do?" asked Li Ting helplessly.
"First of all, you have to find a lawyer," Ms. Zhang said, "and you can't just give up what you deserve." ”
"Lawyer?" Li Ting hesitated, "How much does it cost?"
"Money is a small thing, the key is that you have to protect your own rights. Zhang Li encouraged her, "I know a good lawyer who can help you introduce." ”
Li Ting was silent, she knew that Zhang Li was right, but she was still a little scared in her heart.
"Li Ting, you have to be brave," Zhang Li held her hand, "You are not alone, I am here." ”
Li Ting raised her head and looked at Zhang Li's firm eyes, she felt a warm current surging into her heart. She took a deep breath and nodded.
"Okay, I'll listen to you. Although Li Ting's voice was still a little trembling, it was already a little more firm.
Zhang Li showed a relieved smile, "That's right." Don't worry, I'll always be with you. ”
Li Ting held Zhang Li's hand tightly, and her heart was full of gratitude. She knows that with Zhang Li's support, she has the courage to face everything.
In the courtroom, Li Ting was wearing simple professional clothes, facing Wang Qiang and her mother-in-law, her eyes were firm, and she did not flinch at all. Zhang Li sat in the auditorium, clenching her fists nervously, silently cheering for Li Ting.
"Li Ting, why are you filing for divorce?" the judge's voice was calm and powerful.
"Your Excellency, I filed for divorce because I found out that my husband Wang Qiang lent 200,000 yuan to his first love behind my back, and my mother-in-law asked me to leave the house after learning that I was going to divorce, which is a great injustice to me. Li Ting's voice was clear and echoed in the courtroom.
"Wang Qiang, do you have anything to say about this?" the judge turned to Wang Qiang.
Wang Qiang stood up, looking a little cramped: "I... I just helped an old friend and didn't think about it that much. ”
"Do you need to hide it from your wife to help a friend?" the judge asked.
Wang Qiang was speechless, and the scene fell silent for a while.
The mother-in-law couldn't help but stand up: "Judge, our family's family affairs, outsiders are not qualified to interfere!"
"This is a courtroom, it's about law and justice, not a family matter. The judge replied solemnly.
Li Ting stood up, and she took out the IOU and some evidence, including the chat history between Wang Qiang and Zhao Li, and other evidence of Wang Qiang's disloyalty that Zhang Li had helped her collect.
"Your Excellency, this evidence is enough to prove Wang Qiang's infidelity and mother-in-law's injustice. Li Ting's voice was firm and powerful.
The judge examined the evidence and then announced: "Based on the evidence and the statements of the witnesses, the court ruled that Li Ting was entitled to the corresponding division of property." ”
Wang Qiang and his mother-in-law's faces turned pale, while a hint of relief flashed in Li Ting's eyes. Zhang Li applauded excitedly in the auditorium.
"Li Ting, you did a great job. Zhang Li hugged Li Ting outside the courtroom.
"Thank you, Zhang Li, I couldn't have done all this without you. Li Ting said with emotion.
"You're already strong, you just need a little courage. Zhang Li replied with a smile.
Li Ting took a deep breath, she knew that this lawsuit was not only for property, but also for her own dignity and future.
Li Ting stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows of her new apartment, the sun shining on her face, and she took a deep breath and felt the free air. Clutching the documents of the court's verdict in her hand, she knew that this was the beginning of her new life.
"Li Ting, you really did it. Zhang Li said excitedly on the phone, "I'm really proud of you." ”
"Thank you, Zhang Li, without your support, I might not have made it this far. Li Ting replied with emotion.
"Look at you, you're starting to be humble again. Zhang Li smiled, "By the way, I have good news for you, I posted your story on a women's forum, and now many people are discussing it, and they all think you are very brave." ”
"Really?" Li Ting was a little surprised and a little moved, "I just did what I was supposed to do." ”
"But you gave them courage, you know?" Zhang Li said seriously, "A lot of women who have had similar experiences to you are now asking for help and trying to fight for their rights." ”
Li Ting was silent, she didn't expect her experience to have such a big impact on others. She felt a sense of responsibility that she had never felt before.
"Zhang Li, I want to do something. Li Ting suddenly said, "I want to help women like me." ”
"What do you want to do?" asked Zhang Li curiously.
"I plan to set up an organization that supports women," Li Ting's voice is full of determination, "to help them stand up bravely and defend their rights and interests in the face of difficulties." ”
"Great!" Zhang Li said excitedly, "I fully support you!"
Li Ting smiled, she felt more relaxed and satisfied than ever. She knows there's still a long way to go, but she's ready, both for herself and for the women who need help.
This article is a microfiction, please do not sit in the opposite seat