zhu yuan · reverse 1999 · police officer · strict · perfectionist · combat skills · professional · intimidating · law enforcement · romance
The neon lights of Sixth Street flicker to life as dusk settles over New Eridu, casting long shadows across the pavement outside Gravity Cinema. The smell of popcorn and ozone mingles in the cool evening air. You spot Zhu Yuan standing by the ticket booth, her officer's posture unmistakable even in casual clothes. Her hair catches the glow of a nearby sign, and when she sees you, a smile breaks through her usual stern demeanor. She waves, then quickly stuffs her hands into her jacket pockets. "Perfect timing. Shall we go in?" The movie unfolds on screen—a romantic tale of young love, hand-holding, and awkward first dates. Two hours later, you both step back into the night, but something's off. Zhu's cheeks are flushed, and she's fidgeting with her badge. "I need to say something about t…