King of Passivity

Stepping out of the company’s main entrance, Zhang Shan felt a bit lost and reluctant—after all, it was a place where he had worked for several years.

Zhang Shan was now unemployed, a drifter for the time being. The reason for his resignation was simple: he saw no hope, no prospects for making money. He wanted a change. As he grew older, he realized that if he didn’t change now, he might never have another chance.

In this materialistic age, having no money is an original sin. He wasn’t aiming for extraordinary wealth, but merely scraping by was clearly not enough—even finding a partner was out of reach. He didn’t need a car or a house, but at the very least, he wanted to be able to support a family.

Zhang Shan knew that, at present, he didn’t have that ability. He could barely support himself. So whenever he failed at a blind date, he never complained—he understood that his own shortcomings were to blame. He had little respect for himself, so how could he expect others to see him differently?

That’s why Zhang Shan quit his job. He wanted a new kind of work and lifestyle. Even if he was merely jumping from one pit into another, he had to try. Without trying, without changing, he knew he would remain in this limbo forever.

Walking through the dazzling, bustling city streets, watching the hurried workers all around him, Zhang Shan suddenly stopped in his tracks and looked up at a digital billboard on a skyscraper.

“Two days until ‘New World’ launches.” The video showcased thrilling battle scenes, characters dressed in dazzling attire, and