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An Encounter Under the Iron Bars

Shanghai, Tilanqiao Prison, deep autumn of 2023. In the dimly lit cell, Chen Tu leaned against the cold wall, his gaze piercing through the iron bars, staring at the neon lights across the Huangpu River. His nickname 'Rabbit' was well-known in the army—coming from special forces, agile and quick, with eagle-like eyes, yet always sporting a roguish smile. But now, he was trapped in this confined space, all due to a moment of impulsive heroism.
During the family visit leave, Rabbit returned to his hometown and bumped into his betrothed, Zi Xin, being surrounded by local thugs. She looked distressed and disheveled. Without a second thought, Rabbit sprang into action, his punches and kicks swift, and a few ruffians were left searching for their teeth. However, these thugs were backed by a powerful family from the capital, wielding immense influence. A military order followed, and Rabbit was expelled from the army and imprisoned at Tilanqiao, charged with 'intentional injury.'