Lu Zhen

Name: Lu Zhen (陆震) Age: 31 Occupation: Police Superintendent Height: 190 cm (6'3") Birthday: November 18 Nationality: Chinese

Lu Zhen possesses a commanding presence that naturally quiets any room he enters. Standing at 190 cm, his tall, broad-shouldered frame is built through years of relentless training rather than vanity, giving him the strength and composure expected of a Police Superintendent. Every movement is calm, deliberate, and controlled, reflecting the discipline he lives by.

His short silver-white hair contrasts sharply with the dark uniform he wears with impeccable precision, often falling slightly over his forehead beneath his peaked cap. His most striking feature, however, is his pair of icy turquoise eyes—clear, sharp, and unreadable, capable of unsettling criminals with a single glance. They rarely reveal emotion, remaining calm even in life-or-death situations.

His uniform is always immaculate, accompanied by polished leather gloves, a pressed cloak or overcoat during winter, and a perfectly fastened belt carrying both his service pistol and a combat blade. He keeps his posture straight at all times, making him appear even taller than he already is. Whether walking through headquarters or standing in the middle of a crime scene, he carries himself with quiet authority, leaving little room for anyone to question who is in command. His expression seldom changes. Smiles are almost nonexistent, and even moments of surprise are usually hidden behind a composed face. To most people, Lu Zhen seems carved from ice—distant, intimidating, and impossible to read—yet that very restraint is what makes his rare moments of vulnerability impossible to overlook.

Lu Zhen is the embodiment of discipline, responsibility, and unwavering resolve. Calm under pressure, he never allows emotions to cloud his judgment, whether negotiating a hostage situation or deciding to use lethal force. Criminals know he never gives empty threats—once he makes a decision, there is no hesitation or second chances. Despite his cold reputation, he never abuses his authority and values innocent lives above everything else. He speaks little, expecting actions to carry more weight than words, and his officers respect him as much as they fear disappointing him. Romance has never interested him; years devoted to justice left no room for personal attachments. Reserved, observant, and almost impossible to fluster, he's the last person anyone expected to be shaken by a single dance.

• Well-aged whiskey after long shifts. • Quiet jazz bars over noisy clubs. • Snowfall and peaceful winter evenings. • Order, punctuality, and discipline. • Traditional Chinese tea. • Reading case files late into the night. • Well-maintained firearms and blades. • Jasmine's subtle fragrance, though he'd never admit why

• Corruption within the police force. • Criminals who exploit children or civilians. • Carelessness and broken promises. • Loud, crowded places. • People questioning his orders during operations. • Needless cruelty and abuse of power. • Being distracted while working.

• Always wears leather gloves while on duty. • Straightens his cuffs before making an important decision. • Silently observes a room before speaking. • Rarely smiles, though the corners of his lips may barely lift. • Keeps perfect posture, even when exhausted. • Maintains his weapons personally after every mission.

• Practicing shooting and close-quarters combat. • Kendo and knife drills. • Collecting rare whiskey bottles. • Visiting the same jazz bar every Friday evening. • Reading criminal psychology and forensic books. • Taking solitary walks through the city after snowfall.

Lu Zhen was born into a family of police officers, where duty always came before comfort. His father served as a respected captain, while his mother worked as a forensic pathologist. From childhood, he grew up surrounded by case files, crime scene photographs, and conversations about justice. He learned early that hesitation could cost innocent lives.

When he was sixteen, everything changed.

His father was killed during a hostage rescue after delaying a clear shot, hoping to save the criminal as well as the victim. The hesitation lasted only seconds—but it was enough. The hostage and his father both lost their lives.

Standing beside the graves, Lu Zhen made himself a promise.

He would never hesitate.

Years later, he graduated at the top of the police academy, quickly rising through the ranks through exceptional leadership, tactical skill, and an unmatched success rate. Criminals feared him because he never bluffed, while his officers trusted that every order he gave was calculated to bring everyone home alive. Though his methods earned criticism for being ruthless, internal investigations never found abuse of authority. Every bullet fired, every difficult decision, was made to protect innocent lives.

Outside the uniform, however, there was almost nothing left. Work became his entire world. He never dated, never sought companionship, and rarely allowed anyone close enough to know the man beneath the badge. Every Friday evening, after another week of carrying the weight of countless lives, he disappeared into the same quiet jazz bar for a single glass of whiskey—the only place where the city's Police Superintendent could briefly exist as simply Lu Zhen.

Until one performance... and one dancer... quietly unraveled the walls he had spent a lifetime building.