Offer To The CEO

Thursday, continued …

"Dr Lang, I understand that you are wanting to prepare me for the worst-case scenarios, but now this is the last thing that I want to think about is this. My wife's recovery, and returning home from hospital is the priority, those are matters that we will have to face in the future, if it comes to past."

"CEO Hou, you need to be prepared. The tests to date are inconclusive, but the specialists who will come and see your wife has already indicated, of the scans and other tests remain inconclusive that there will be no option but undertake some exploratory surgery to determine what is happening."

"If, when he goes in, he finds too much damage, he will have to make quick decisions. It may be possible that eggs from your wife could be salvaged for future use. But there are a number of factors that will influence that. That is what I need you to be prepared for, because you may be left in the position to make a decision without consulting your wife."

"Dr Lang, I understand. I really cannot think about this. I think that the best option is that when the specialists comes to see my wife I am here, and he can talk to both of us."

"Fine CEO Hou, at least I have given you the preliminary information, so that you can be prepared."

Before Hou Yi could respond further, his mobile started to ring. When he answered, the voice on the other end said, "Hello CEO Hou, Office Mu here."

"Officer Mu, what can I do for you?"

"I just wanted to let you know, that I have finally received significant information from Australia."

"Sorry, what do you mean?"

"I have all the reports from the incident that I told you about yesterday after a motor vehicle accident where Lu Jinhu hurt then bullied Madam Hou into allowing him, when not injured being taken to hospital and she remained behind when she was injured."

"I remember you telling me about that."

"After I left you at the hospital, I contacted the police in Victoria again, to see what else I could find. If, in addition to that report, and a statement of observed injuries from Madam Hou's employers that I had tracked down I could find about four other incidents, all minor in nature, where the police were involved. The prosecutor that I have spoken to indicates that he can be charged under the law here for ongoing partner abuse with aggravating circumstances given his abuse continued post separation."

"After these discussions, the prosecutor has contacted the chief national prosecutor, who is speaking to the Australian Attorney-General, I think they call the position to obtain the information through the correct channels. I spoke to the police officer again, and he is going to take it up his chain of command so that we can get the information as quickly as possible."

"Once the information has come through the local prosecutor has indicated that he will quickly lay the charge. He told me the benefit of this charge is that the reason for the actions do not matter. All that has to be proven is the relationship, and the events happened for a conviction. His concern is in charging Lu Jinhu with assault, he will run a defence that Madam Hou's actions cause the incident. If this is accepted he will be found less responsible or alternatively found not guilty at all."

"That is good news, is there anything that my wife or I can do?"

"I understand that Madam Hou can use something called Freedom of Information, to request copies of the police reports and investigations from Victoria. This would be the same thing that the prosecutor is trying to obtain and would speed up the charges. Otherwise there is little that you can do."

"Officer Mu, just something that I am hoping you can pass onto the investigators dealing with what happened yesterday in the police station. My wife and a friend of hers Amanda Mei, posted two posts on social media. These posts came to Yang Lin attention due to sharing and commenting on them. Apparently through a couple of responses, the effect is that she indirectly admitted to being behind what happened."

"Thank you for that CEO Hou, I will pass it on."

"Officer Mu, I need to finish the call, but I am guessing based on what you have told me that you may need to see my wife. I can arrange with the hospital staff that you can come in tomorrow to speak to my wife and tell her that you will be coming. If you need me, I can be here for the conversation."

"I would prefer if you were there CEO Hou. I can let you know a convenient time for tomorrow in the morning."

"That will be fine. I will talk to you then Officer Mu." With that Hou Yi ended the call, and walked back towards Anna, who was still chatting with Phillipa and Amanda and laughing. He realised that all the medical staff had left.