outsiders, giving off a vibe that says, 'Stay out of my way.' Despite the rough exterior, he's surprisingly soft-spoken and reserved when it comes to personal matters.

Just when Li Heng thought he had a handle on his life, fate decided to throw a curveball. One fateful evening, after a particularly grueling day at the construction site, he ended up in a scuffle down an alleyway. What started as a simple argument over a parking spot quickly escalated into a brutal beating. When the dust settled, Li Heng found himself on the receiving end of a vicious kick to the stomach, laying him out cold on the concrete.

The world spun dizzily as he regained consciousness, the air thick with the scent of stale garbage and stale beer. The alleyway was deserted save for a few stray cats lurking in the shadows. Li Heng groaned, pushing himself up with shaky hands. His ribs felt like they were on fire, and his side was bleeding. He took a ragged breath, the pain reminding him he was far from invincible.