On my first day of employment, I discovered the company's first rule: clock in and smile.
The printer automatically spit out bloody warnings late at night; my colleagues' eyes were as empty as a marionette's; when the minister patted me on the shoulder, the cold light of gears appeared under the cuffs.
I thought I could survive by following the rules, until I saw Brother Zhang being dragged into the electric shock room for violating the rules. Five minutes later, he bowed 90 degrees: "Thank you for the company's cultivation."
Now, my compliance level is only 23%.
And at the stairway leading to the fourth floor, the iron sign "No Entry" was bleeding...
[Tips before reading]
1. This chapter is your survival note. You are welcome to share your ideas for breaking the rules.
2. Don't read alone late at night.
3. Remember, no matter what you see, don't tell your boss.
Purpose: Through a surreal horror story, the novel completes a profound metaphor and sharp criticism of the alienation phenomenon in the modern workplace, and ultimately delivers a powerful theme about individual awakening, unity and resistance.
It is not only a "horror story", but also a "magic mirror" that shines on reality. While readers feel chills down their spines, they can't help but reflect on their own lives, and gain resonance and inspiration from the little W's resistance.