Kim: I've seen the youngest child a few times and the oldest child once. There were also a few times when the children didn't see it with their own eyes, but they knew when they saw my injuries, and they cried secretly. Once, while Li Yang was hitting me, the youngest child cried and pulled Li Yang shouting "don't hit mom anymore." The child's crying also moved Li Yang, and it ended quickly. Afterwards, the youngest child told me, mom, I saved your life.
Before sitting down, Kim took off her coat to reveal a red dress. The places injured a few months ago have all healed. When some bruises were noticed on her legs, Kim smiled and explained that she accidentally bumped into something, and everyone was too sensitive.
Kim: I didn't want to become famous because of this matter, although I am famous now. But Li Yang is different; he plans to use this event to further his career. I really don't want this, I don't want more people to know about my family, but since I am already well-known, I will step forward and use this opportunity to hope society better understands the issue of domestic violence.
FW: Why did you make it public later?
Although unwilling to talk about the details of domestic violence, Kim even choked up several times when talking about being abused by Li Yang, but Kim appeared very strong. Tears just lingered in her eyes without falling.
Kim: Because he apologized and took me to the hospital, hoping I wouldn't file for divorce, considering the three children, etc.
Accompanying Kim was her eldest daughter. "She has no class today, so she wanted to come with me, it was her own initiative," Kim said, her daughters all know she is now working against domestic violence, and they all support her.
Facing so many media outlets for the first time, Kim was happy but a little nervous. She said she never actively requested to talk about this matter in front of the media. To appear more professional during interviews, she even watched videos of Li Yang's previous interviews with various media outlets.
FW: Did the children see when Li Yang was hitting you? In this matter, the children's psychology has also been harmed.
Kim: I remember, at the time I was holding my 3-year-old child standing outside the police station, hesitating for a full 10 minutes. But I still went in, and the police comforted me and called Li Yang, but Li Yang didn't answer the phone.
But I need him to face it, only then can it be resolved. Li Yang usually likes updating his own Weibo, so I chose Weibo, hoping to draw his attention.
FW: Do you think filing a lawsuit helps solve domestic violence?
When talking about suffering from Li Yang's domestic violence, Kim choked up several times, but she remained very strong (photo by reporter Chai Cheng).
Legal Evening News (hereinafter referred to as "FW"): After the first incident of domestic violence, why didn't you speak out?
Kim: Definitely discussed with them, they all expressed understanding because originally the chances to meet their father were few. The children are very angry with Li Yang. Especially the youngest child, who would use black ink to blacken her father's photo in the Crazy English books at home.
FW: Has the court accepted your divorce case? Are you divorcing for money?
Kim: Property issues are a problem, but I haven't asked for how much stuff, I've never thought about it. They all say Li Yang has so many houses, but I feel I don't need that much.
FW: What do you plan to do after the divorce?
Kim: I won't choose to return to the US, I love the education cause, hoping to continue teaching English. I hope to live independently through self-reliance, rather than because of the title of "Mrs. Li Yang." Even if I get busy with work later, I will choose to take care of the children myself because I like taking care of children.
Text/reporter Lan Yiyun
"Divorce idea will not change"
Now, she is already out of the shadow of domestic violence, open-minded and talkative. Although recalling her experience of domestic violence made her choke up several times, Kim showed great strength. After the meeting, she gave an exclusive interview to our reporter.
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"I didn't intend to become famous because of this matter"
The scene
Because she knows her daughter is sitting right in front watching her, she needs to appear more independent and strong, which will give positive energy to her daughter.
My daughters will grow up to become someone's wife, to teach them to learn how to protect themselves, I need to speak out loudly." she said.
■ Feeling
"The children have been hurt, I am very sad."
"Encountering domestic violence, one should speak out loudly." Yesterday, Mrs. Li Yang, founder of Crazy English, Kim, used her experience to tell women who suffer from domestic violence not to remain silent.
■ Current situation
Injuries healed, strong when talking about domestic violence topic
When the children go to school, they are still bullied by classmates, they would say look, here comes the white rat. This is a great harm to my children, which makes me very sad.
I want to obtain custody of the children. I want to say that my intention to divorce is firm, it will not change.