It rained all night.

Chu Fang didn't sleep a wink all night, his mind filled with memories of his experiences and days with Zhong Tingyue.

As dawn broke and the sun rose, the sky was ablaze with crimson clouds.

"Phew..."

“Brother-in-law.” Zhong Rou walked out of the bedroom, her eyes red.

Chu Fang forced a smile: "You're awake. What would you like to eat?"

"I'm not hungry," the sister-in-law shook her head.

"Man is made of iron, and food is made of steel."

Chu Fang gestured for his sister-in-law to wash up, while he simply boiled a few dumplings. As the water temperature rose, the dumpling wrappers became transparent, revealing the meat filling, and the steaming aroma filled the house.

The dumplings were cooked quickly. As the younger sister ate them, she looked up and asked, "Will my sister come back?"

"Yes, I will." Chu Fang nodded.

“Yes!” Zhong Rou nodded emphatically.

After breakfast, Zhong Rou went to school, while Chu Fang was still cooking, preparing Zhong Tingyue's favorite dishes.

After finishing, he placed the food in an insulated container, stacking it layer by layer.

He then carried the insulated box to the detention center.

Because of Zhong Tingyue's 'special circumstances'—she is both a criminal and a perpetrator, a victim and a perpetrator—after discussion and deliberation by the police, Chu Fang was allowed to visit her.

After going through procedures and checks, Chu Fang entered the detention center and saw the woman he had been longing for day and night through the tempered glass.

They looked at each other through the glass and laughed together.

Then, Zhong Tingyue picked up the phone and her first words were: "You bastard."

Chu Fang responded: "You murderer."

The policewoman placed the lunchbox that Chu Fang had brought next to Zhong Tingyue. She ate the food, and the two chatted.

Chu Fang told her about what was happening outside, that the studio was being managed, and that Zhong Rou was behaving herself. Her parents, far away in the Central Plains, were unaware of what had transpired around her...

"oh."

Chu Fang: "... ...I said so much, and all you replied with was 'Oh'?"

"oh."

He clenched his fists behind the tempered glass, looking threatening.

“Hehe… …” Zhong Tingyue’s eyes curved slightly, like a crescent moon reflected in autumn water, her long eyelashes fluttering with starlight. “Mr. Chu, don’t forget, I have a life on my hands.”

Chu Fang: "..."

He gasped when he thought of Ye Zhijie lying in a pool of blood.

Last night, this woman really killed a man.

The two joked and chatted about pleasant things, and soon their visiting time was about to end.

As Zhong Tingyue gazed at her Mr. Chu, her eyes gradually filled with mist, overwhelmed by a wave of reluctance.

"Mr. Chu, I miss you."

"I miss you as well."

The policewoman then led Zhong Tingyue away. Watching her figure disappear from sight, Chu Fang let out a long sigh.

"well!"

He packed up his dishes, left the place, and then went to the police station to meet the leader in charge of the case.

"Hello, Mr. Chu."

Chu Fang said softly, "Actually... I'm not good."

Zhong Tingyue is still in detention; he's in no good shape.

lead:"... ..."

Chu Fang chatted with the leader for a few minutes. The police station had already prioritized Zhong Tingyue's case and was working to handle it as quickly as possible, collecting and organizing evidence from all aspects before sending it to the court.

As he spoke, Chu Fang's voice grew louder.

The leader said, "Mr. Chu, we are processing this as quickly as possible. We hope you can forgive us if it has caused you any inconvenience."

He then bowed and said, "I'm sorry."

The leader bowed and apologized to Chu not because of the many elite lawyers under Chu's command who came to the bureau that morning, nor because of Chu's wealthy status.

It's simply because I'm standing in the shoes of the victim's family.

Zhong Tingyue was subjected to unwarranted persecution in their jurisdiction, which was a major oversight on their part. Zhong Tingyue faced a life-or-death crisis and was forced to act in self-defense, yet she was imprisoned in a detention center. No one could accept that.

Working at the grassroots level requires not only acting in accordance with the law, but also applying the law with compassion.

"Sorry, I got too excited." Chu Fang tried his best to calm himself down.

"It's alright," the leader said with a smile. "This was our mistake, and it's normal for you to feel resentful. We will handle this case as soon as possible."

Thank you.

Chu Fang nodded: "Thank you for your help."

... ...

The policewoman took Zhong Tingyue back to the detention center. During the outdoor exercise period, many inmates left their cells to get some fresh air; some ran, some did exercises, some played chess, some chatted...

Zhong Tingyue didn't return to the prison. Instead, she chose a sunny spot to sit down and read the books Chu Fang had sent to relieve her boredom.

Sunlight streamed onto her prison uniform, its monotonous color and rough texture contrasting sharply with her frail figure.

Although her face was unadorned, her natural beauty was still undeniable. A few strands of hair fell from her temples, shimmering with a golden luster in the sunlight. Her eyes revealed a tranquility and resilience that transcended her confinement.

Zhong Tingyue's appearance attracted the attention of many prisoners.

Although we are all women, we can't help but be amazed by her beauty.

"What a beautiful girl."

"She has such a refined air about her."

"How did we end up in such a place?"

... ...

Several girls were gathered together. One of them, a tall and strong woman, crossed her arms and looked at Zhong Tingyue, asking, "Where did she come from?"

"Big sister, you're new here."

"New here? That's interesting."

Then the girls slowly approached. Zhong Tingyue felt someone blocking the sunlight, and when he looked up, he saw several women surrounding him.

"Is there anything I can help you with?" Zhong Tingyue tucked her hair behind her ear.

“You’re very attractive, but I don’t like you.” The tall, strong woman looked down at her.

"oh."

Can you apologize to me?

"cannot."

“In this detention center, I’m the boss.”

"That's still not possible."

A wicked smile appeared on the tall, strong woman's face. The other women exchanged glances and clenched their fists.

Boom!

Just then, a woman came over and punched the tall, strong woman in the chest, causing her to fall to the ground immediately.

"Deng Lingyu, what do you mean?" Fear flickered in the eyes of the tall, strong woman.

"Don't you dare harass anyone again, or I'll kill you all. Get lost!"

The women then fled in panic.

Zhong Tingyue looked at the woman in front of her. She had short, neat hair, a lean yet explosive figure, and a violence that surpassed that of women.

Thank you.

"I was entrusted with this task, so I must be loyal to it," the short-haired woman explained.

Zhong Tingyue nodded. She knew that the person entrusted with this task must be her Mr. Chu.

"If you encounter any difficulties during this period, just come to me and I will do my best to solve them."

Thank you.

Upon seeing the short-haired woman protecting Zhong Tingyue, many inmates in the detention center turned their attention away.

Everyone knows this is a force to be reckoned with.

After their outdoor exercise time ended, everyone returned.

... ...

The leader did not deceive Chu Fang. The entire police station prioritized Zhong Tingyue's case and quickly collected and organized evidence from all parties before bringing it to court. With the support of all parties, Zhong Tingyue's case was processed very quickly.

After reviewing the evidence, the judge ultimately ruled that Zhong Tingyue was not guilty and was released.

This case is not difficult; it is simply a case of excessive self-defense. Zhong Tingyue's actions were all for the sake of saving her life, while the real culprit was Ye Zhijie.

Furthermore, Ye Zhijie's parents had passed away, and he had no relatives or friends to help him, so the outcome of this case was quite clear.

"Good!" Upon hearing the verdict, Chu Fang couldn't help but shout.

Yang Meina, He Yi, Zhong Rou, and many relatives and friends were all happy for them.

The judge signed the legal documents, and then everyone went to the detention center to welcome Zhong Tingyue out.