Chapter 249 - 240 Goodbye
"Tu Hengsha, the reason I came to you today and was willing to accept an interview in my real name was because I had already reached a point of no return. I’ve exposed the worst side of myself to the public, not only leaving myself no retreat but also to warn those sisters who still endure silently. Domestic violence isn’t something you can just endure and it will pass. The more you endure, the more you fuel the abuser’s arrogance. I know that among billions of families, there are many who, like me, are suffering violence. Yet, they choose to stay silent or endure for various reasons. What I want to say is that we truly don’t know what the future holds, nor do we know what consequences will follow if we choose to fight back. But whatever they are, they can’t be worse than now. If we can endure such a life, what future challenges can’t we overcome?" She seemed a bit lost, "I want to say, hang in there, Chen Qi, and hang in there, everyone."
This segment was recorded by Tu Hengsha, and Chen Qi agreed to let it be broadcast without any blurring.
"No need to blur it, this is me," Chen Qi said. "Let myself see just how bloody my wounds are when torn open, so I have more courage to keep moving forward. Also, the photos of my injuries, the videos, the ones you don’t have on hand, I can send them to you. You and Hao Ren organize them and send them out."
At the end of the interview, Tu Hengsha packed her things, hesitated for a long time, but still said, "Chen Qi, if you need any help, you can still find us."
"Okay." Chen Qi looked at her and smiled. Due to the bruises still on her face, her smile was awkward, yet candid and relaxed.
It was the first time Tu Hengsha saw Chen Qi smile like this.
Chen Qi always treated her with neither warmth nor coldness, and with everyone at the workplace, she was always aloof. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have thought only of Su Ronggui when in trouble. But at this moment, Tu Hengsha felt that the Chen Qi before her had finally shed her hard shell and was soft all over.
"Tu Hengsha." Chen Qi softly called her name, "You are a... blessed person."
Tu Hengsha originally thought she would say she was a kind person, a simple person. A blessed person? It was the first time she heard such a description, and she was slightly surprised.