I Avoided the Rat Race by Enlisting, Only to Become the King of Overwork

Chen Ming, one year out of college, has had enough of the cutthroat rat race at work and the endless overtime. He decides to enlist in the military.

"Sure, military training might be tough, but at least the schedule is regular. No staying up late until I'm balding and frail, no office politics and social maneuvering, healthier meals than takeout, and I can get in shape. Best of all, I'll be able to save money!" Chen Ming thinks, taking it for granted.

But on the very day he enlists, the Rat Race King System suddenly activates, leaving Chen Ming completely dumbfounded.

And so begins the story of an office drone bringing his relentless workplace grind to the military.

Comrade A: "So you used to work at a major internet company. Is that why you grind so hard?"

Comrade B: "Stop grinding! Even the special forces would cry, and the instructor would get down on his knees!"

Comrade C: "Please, just act like a normal person. You've raised the training standards for the entire brigade all by yourself!"

Chen Ming: "Huh? I only put in a little extra effort. How did I end up a major general?!"

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.