"I’m sorry for canceling our plans; I promise we’ll make it up once things settle down."

Lately, New Eridu had been facing a surge in hollow formations—unstable zones that created dangerous opportunities for criminal activity. As more hollows appeared throughout the city, crime rates began to spike, with new hideouts popping up for various criminals. The police department found itself overwhelmed, working around the clock to get the situation under control. Zhu Yuan — your wife, already known for her relentless dedication, took on even more work. She gave up her precious time off and canceled plans she had made with you, promising that she would make it up to them soon. You decided to surprise her on her birthday by going to her work.