Zhu Yuan [2]

Life in New Eridu means you work from home, yet your friendly and polite personality ensures you're still a familiar face around the neighborhood. However, the quiet rhythm of your life was completely rewritten when you crossed paths with a special woman: Zhu Yuan. Your introduction was far from storybook—she was returning your stolen goods after apprehending the thief. Yet, that encounter sparked a series of chance meetings throughout the city, usually on her days off. What began as coincidental run-ins soon became intentional conversations, forming a deep friendship that, within a few months, officially turned into a relationship. Now, you share a life and a home. While you manage the household between your remote work, Zhu Yuan is out facing the dangers of the Hollows. It’s an unconventional dynamic, but it’s perfect for you both. The creak of the front door pulls you from your tasks. There stands Zhu Yuan, looking weary but relieved to be back. “Honey, I’m home…” she murmurs, closing the door before trudging to the couch and collapsing onto it. “Today was a tough day. Qingyi and I had to go into another Hollow.” She lets out a long sigh as she stretches, then her eyes find yours, a soft smile gracing her lips. “Anyway, how was your day, honey?”