Ch. 1Loader Mu Rufeng—New Book Sets Sail, Please Add It to Your Favorites!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Mu Rufeng, a 24-year-old loader and unloader in a community group-buying warehouse, buys Agastache Zhengqi Water and iced tea to cope with the intense heat while working.
  • He returns to the warehouse where his colleagues, Uncle Liu and Uncle Wang, are waiting. They discuss work and personal matters.

Character Developments

  • Mu Rufeng: Despite his physically demanding job, Mu Rufeng shows resilience and a strong work ethic. He is also humble and considerate, buying drinks for his colleagues. He is open to finding a girlfriend but feels unworthy of Uncle Liu's daughter due to his job.
  • Uncle Liu: A honest and straightforward man, he is concerned about Mu Rufeng's well-being and offers to introduce him to a girlfriend. He is also somber about the recent deaths at the liquor warehouse.
  • Uncle Wang: He is more materialistic, focusing on petty gains. He tries to match Mu Rufeng with Uncle Liu's daughter, despite knowing Mu Rufeng's feelings of inadequacy.

Significant Themes

  • Hard Work and Resilience: Mu Rufeng's job is physically demanding, but he persists despite the hardships.
  • Class Divide: Mu Rufeng feels unworthy of Uncle Liu's university-educated daughter due to his job as a manual laborer, highlighting the class divide in society.
  • Death and Safety Concerns: The mention of recent deaths at the liquor warehouse raises concerns about workplace safety.

Character Interactions

  • Mu Rufeng, Uncle Liu, and Uncle Wang interact casually, showing a level of camaraderie despite their age differences. They discuss work, personal lives, and local news, demonstrating their familiarity and comfort with each other.

Ch. 2The Invisible Umbrella—Happy National Day!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Two delivery drivers for the Liquor Warehouse have died in mysterious circumstances, with an umbrella found near each body.
  • Mu Rufeng, Old Wang, and Uncle Liu discuss the incidents while unloading a truckload of water.
  • Supervisor Ma Jun warns them not to spread rumors about the incidents.
  • Mu Rufeng sees an identical black umbrella on the ground while walking to the cafeteria with Uncle Liu, but Uncle Liu can't see it.

Character Developments

  • Mu Rufeng: Initially skeptical about the supernatural, he becomes unsettled after seeing the unseen umbrella.
  • Old Wang: He shares information about the drivers' deaths and the umbrella connection, showing he's more open to believing in the supernatural.
  • Uncle Liu: He's unaware of the unseen umbrella and remains pragmatic, focusing on his work.

Significant Themes

  • Supernatural occurrences and their impact on believers and non-believers.
  • The tension between curiosity and fear when encountering the unknown.
  • The power dynamics between workers and supervisors, as seen in Ma Jun's warning.

Character Interactions

  • Mu Rufeng, Old Wang, and Uncle Liu discuss the incidents while working, showing camaraderie and shared curiosity.
  • Mu Rufeng and Uncle Liu's interaction highlights the contrast between their beliefs and reactions to the unseen umbrella.
  • Supervisor Ma Jun's warning demonstrates his authority and the company's desire to maintain order and productivity.

Ch. 3Entering the Instance: Scarlet Preferred

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Mu Rufeng, a Scarlet Preferred employee, sees a black umbrella near him in the cafeteria, which only he can perceive.
  • He decides to call the police after feeling an icy chill.
  • Police arrive at the logistics park, and employees discuss a gruesome video in a group chat: a man named Wang Kun, involved in the deceased drivers' affairs, was found dead with a steel bar through his head.
  • Mu Rufeng sees the black umbrella again and steps on it. It turns into smoke, envelops him, and he loses consciousness after opening the umbrella.

Character Developments

  • Mu Rufeng: Initially hungry and focused on food, he becomes terrified and panicked upon seeing the black umbrella and Wang Kun's death. He tries to seek help but is eventually controlled by the umbrella.

Significant Themes

  • Supernatural occurrences: The black umbrella's appearance and its ability to control Mu Rufeng suggest a supernatural element.
  • Isolation: Mu Rufeng feels isolated as no one else can see the umbrella, and later, he can't interact with others after it envelops him.
  • Death and danger: The deaths of the drivers and Wang Kun create a sense of impending danger.

Character Interactions

  • Mu Rufeng interacts with Uncle Liu, a coworker, and a young man in the cafeteria, but neither can see the umbrella.
  • Mu Rufeng tries to communicate with people around him after the umbrella envelops him, but no one responds, highlighting his isolation.

Ch. 4Your Cheat Has Arrived!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Mu Rufeng wakes up in a strange, misty version of the Scarlet Logistics Park.
  • He encounters a security guard and is approached by Liu Mei, the Personnel Manager, who asks about his job application.
  • Mu Rufeng is presented with a cheat system to choose from, and he selects the 'Zombie Template.'
  • After choosing his position (Loader), the mist clears, and the logistics park comes to life with sounds.

Character Developments

  • Mu Rufeng adapts to the strange situation and chooses the 'Zombie Template' cheat, gaining enhanced physical abilities and fearlessness.
  • Liu Mei and the security guard initially emit malice towards Mu Rufeng but retract it once he chooses a position.

Significant Themes

  • Adaptation to sudden, strange circumstances.
  • The power of choice and its consequences.
  • The potential danger lurking in the logistics park.

Character Interactions

  • Mu Rufeng interacts with Liu Mei, the Personnel Manager, who appears hostile initially but changes her demeanor once Mu Rufeng chooses a position.
  • Mu Rufeng encounters a security guard who also seems hostile but drops his weapon upon Mu Rufeng's decision.

Ch. 5Loader Precautions

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Mu Rufeng arrives at Scarlet Logistics Park, a replica of a real-world high-star logistics park, with bizarre employees and trucks shrouded in black mist.
  • He meets Liu Mei, who leads him to Scarlet Warehouse One, where he's to work as a loader.
  • Mu Rufeng encounters strange creatures working as loaders, including a tentacled being with multiple eyes.
  • He's tasked with unloading a semi-trailer truck filled with 'Scarlet Eyeball' drink, containing fresh blood and live eyeballs.
  • Mu Rufeng finds a forklift and begins his work, receiving 'Loader Precautions' in his mind.

Character Developments

  • Mu Rufeng: Shows no fear despite encountering bizarre creatures and situations, demonstrating curiosity and adaptability. He starts his job as a loader.
  • Liu Mei: Maintains a professional demeanor, indifferent to the lecherous supervisor Wang Kun.
  • Wang Kun: Supervisor of the Liquor Warehouse, initially fawning but becomes indifferent and dismissive towards Mu Rufeng.

Significant Themes

  • Bizarre and surreal work environment, reflecting the strange nature of the game world.
  • Adaptability and fearlessness in the face of the unknown, shown by Mu Rufeng.
  • Indifference and lack of empathy among employees, highlighting the dehumanizing nature of the workplace.

Character Interactions

  • Mu Rufeng and Liu Mei: Liu Mei leads Mu Rufeng to his workplace, showing no special interest in him.
  • Mu Rufeng and Wang Kun: Wang Kun gives Mu Rufeng brief instructions and leaves, showing no interest in helping or guiding him.
  • Mu Rufeng and the tentacled creature: The creature smiles at Mu Rufeng, showing no hostility but also no friendliness.

Ch. 6Why Are You Unloading So Fast?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Mu Rufeng starts unloading a truckload of goods at Scarlet Preferred, following five specific instructions.
  • He discovers the unloading time limit is two hours.
  • Mu Rufeng unloads the goods quickly, using his cheat skill, the Zombie Template, to enhance his strength.
  • A dark figure, later revealed as the truck driver Chang Feng, appears and questions Mu Rufeng's speed.

Character Developments

  • Mu Rufeng demonstrates exceptional strength and speed, showcasing his adaptability to the new environment.
  • Chang Feng is introduced as the truck driver, initially mysterious and questioning Mu Rufeng's efficiency.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of speed and efficiency in the new environment.
  • The mysterious nature of the environment and its rules, such as the Soul Coins and the unknown material of the thin film.

Character Interactions

  • Mu Rufeng meets An Lu, another loader, who offers help if needed.
  • Mu Rufeng encounters Chang Feng, the truck driver, who questions his unloading speed.
  • Mu Rufeng and An Lu establish a friendly relationship, agreeing to help each other.

Ch. 7Driver Bro, Why Are You Giving Me Money?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Mu Rufeng, a loader, enters a bizarre instance world inside a truck.
  • The Driver, a terrifying figure covered in bite marks and surrounded by black mist, appears.
  • The Driver tries to bribe Mu Rufeng to slow down his unloading, offering him Soul Coins (valued at ten yuan each).
  • Mu Rufeng agrees to slow down in exchange for fifty yuan worth of Soul Coins.
  • Mu Rufeng discovers he has about 50 minutes left to unload the remaining goods.
  • The Driver reappears, upset that Mu Rufeng hasn't slowed down enough.
  • Mu Rufeng asks about the instance world, Scarlet Preferred, but the Driver evades the question.

Character Developments

  • Mu Rufeng: Shows fearlessness and adaptability in the face of the bizarre instance world. He's practical and willing to make deals for personal gain.
  • The Driver: Initially terrifying and desperate, he reveals a more human side when pleading with Mu Rufeng. He's secretive about the instance world.

Significant Themes

  • The bizarre and unknown nature of the instance world, Scarlet Preferred.
  • The power of money and personal gain in influencing actions.
  • The theme of secrets and evasion, as seen in the Driver's reluctance to share information.

Character Interactions

  • Mu Rufeng and The Driver: Their interaction is tense at first, but they reach an understanding through a monetary transaction. The Driver's desperation and Mu Rufeng's practicality drive their exchange.

Ch. 8Is Chang Feng the First Instance?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Mu Rufeng wants to know why he's in this strange place and how to leave.
  • Driver Chang Feng reveals he also entered due to an umbrella and became a driver after dying.
  • Mu Rufeng learns that the second and third drivers who died in the real world are now in Scarlet Preferred with roles.
  • Chang Feng warns Mu Rufeng about Wang Kun and An Lu, and asks Mu Rufeng to help his family if possible.

Character Developments

  • Mu Rufeng: Shows curiosity, determination, and empathy. He's resourceful and willing to help Chang Feng.
  • Driver Chang Feng: Initially hostile, he opens up to Mu Rufeng, revealing his backstory and expressing his fears about losing his humanity.
  • Wang Kun (the bald supervisor): Implied to be the third driver who died and is now a supervisor in Scarlet Preferred.
  • An Lu (the loader): Implied to have eaten the previous loader, showing potential danger.

Significant Themes

  • The consequences of breaking rules in this strange world.
  • The struggle to maintain humanity and individuality in an alien environment.
  • The importance of helping others, as seen in Mu Rufeng's promise to Chang Feng.

Character Interactions

  • Mu Rufeng and Driver Chang Feng: Initially hostile, they form a temporary alliance. Chang Feng shares valuable information with Mu Rufeng and asks for his help.
  • Mu Rufeng and An Lu: They meet again, and An Lu expresses suspicion about Mu Rufeng's unloading speed and lack of physical changes.

Ch. 9New Cargo: Blood Flower Beer

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Mu Rufeng meets An Lu, a fellow worker with a peculiar ability to unload cargo quickly.
  • A truck carrying Blood Flower Beer arrives, which Mu Rufeng is tasked to unload.
  • Mu Rufeng discovers that Blood Flower Beer is fragile and requires careful handling.

Character Developments

  • Mu Rufeng: Shows his strength and careful nature while unloading the fragile Blood Flower Beer.
  • An Lu: Reveals his ability to unload cargo quickly using tentacles, hinting at his supernatural abilities.

Significant Themes

  • Supernatural abilities: Both Mu Rufeng and An Lu possess unusual abilities, suggesting a world where the supernatural is common.
  • Work ethic: Mu Rufeng's dedication to his work, despite the challenges posed by the fragile cargo, contrasts with An Lu's initial reluctance to work.

Character Interactions

  • Mu Rufeng and An Lu: They interact briefly, with Mu Rufeng paying An Lu ten dollars for information about his ability, and later observing An Lu's unloading technique.
  • Mu Rufeng and Wang Kun: Wang Kun, the supervisor, informs Mu Rufeng about their working hours and arranges accommodation for him after work.

Ch. 10Unload! Unload! Unload!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Mu Rufeng and An Lu are unloading goods at a liquor warehouse.
  • Mu Rufeng finishes unloading his truck (Scarlet Eyeballs) in under two hours, while An Lu is still unloading his (Blood Flower Beer).
  • An Lu tries to pressure Mu Rufeng to get his goods received, but Mu Rufeng delays, aiming to exceed the two-hour unloading limit to provoke the truck driver, Chang Feng.
  • Mu Rufeng learns that exceeding the limit allows Chang Feng to attack and gain power, but he can't kill the loaders.

Character Developments

  • Mu Rufeng demonstrates his unloading speed and strategic thinking, aiming to provoke Chang Feng for his benefit.
  • An Lu shows his competitive nature and impatience, trying to force Mu Rufeng to get his goods received.

Significant Themes

  • Competition and manipulation: Mu Rufeng and An Lu compete, with Mu Rufeng manipulating the situation to his advantage.
  • Power dynamics: The truck driver, Chang Feng, holds power over the loaders, but his actions are limited by rules.

Character Interactions

  • Mu Rufeng and An Lu interact competitively, with Mu Rufeng provoking An Lu and An Lu trying to pressure Mu Rufeng.
  • Mu Rufeng communicates with Chang Feng, learning about the power dynamics and rules of the instance world.

Ch. 11One Hundred Bucks in the Bank

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Mu Rufeng and An Lu are in a race to unload their respective trucks. Mu Rufeng has 40 minutes left for Blood Flower Beer, while An Lu has around 40 minutes of free time after his estimated 1 hour 20 minute task.
  • Mu Rufeng completes unloading the Blood Flower Beer truck in 40 minutes, and the Driver appears, questioning Mu Rufeng's speed. Mu Rufeng bribes the Driver with a hundred yuan to let him sleep in the truck.
  • Mu Rufeng sets alarms to wake up after 30, 31, and 32 minutes and falls asleep. Half an hour later, he wakes up and resumes unloading the Scarlet Eyeball truck. The truck's engine roars, and it drives away once unloaded.

Character Developments

  • Mu Rufeng: Shows adaptability and quick thinking, managing to bribe the Driver and secure a place to rest. He also demonstrates his strong work ethic and ability to fall asleep quickly despite challenging conditions.
  • An Lu: Becomes increasingly hostile towards Mu Rufeng, attempting to sabotage his progress.
  • The Driver: Initially tries to intimidate Mu Rufeng but eventually succumbs to Mu Rufeng's bribe.

Significant Themes

  • Corruption: The Driver's willingness to accept a bribe highlights the corrupt nature of the system.
  • Time Management: The race against time and the importance of efficient work are emphasized.
  • Adaptability: Mu Rufeng's ability to adapt to new situations and make the most of them is a key trait.

Character Interactions

  • Mu Rufeng vs. An Lu: The rivalry between the two loaders intensifies, with An Lu trying to outdo Mu Rufeng.
  • Mu Rufeng vs. The Driver: Mu Rufeng outsmarts the Driver, turning the Driver's attempt to intimidate him into an opportunity for Mu Rufeng to secure a place to rest.
  • Mu Rufeng vs. Chang Feng: A brief interaction where Chang Feng hands Mu Rufeng the delivery slip, showing professional courtesy.

Ch. 12Receiving Clerk Chunni

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Mu Rufeng and An Lu are unloading goods, with Mu Rufeng intentionally delaying the process.
  • Mu Rufeng bribes the receiver, Sister Chunni, to take her time counting the goods, further delaying the process.
  • An Lu grows impatient and confronts Sister Chunni, but she remains unperturbed and continues her slow count.

Character Developments

  • Mu Rufeng: Shows cunning and patience in his plan to delay An Lu.
  • An Lu: Becomes increasingly irritated and aggressive due to the delay.
  • Sister Chunni: Demonstrates apathy towards her job and willingness to accept bribes.

Significant Themes

  • Corruption and bribery, as seen in Sister Chunni's acceptance of money from Mu Rufeng.
  • Patience and strategy, exhibited by Mu Rufeng in his deliberate delay of the process.
  • Frustration and anger, experienced by An Lu due to the delay and his inability to act against Sister Chunni.

Character Interactions

  • Mu Rufeng and An Lu: Mu Rufeng delays the process to inconvenience An Lu, while An Lu grows increasingly irritated with Mu Rufeng's actions.
  • Mu Rufeng and Sister Chunni: Mu Rufeng bribes Sister Chunni to slow down the receiving process, and she complies.
  • An Lu and Sister Chunni: An Lu confronts Sister Chunni about the delay, but she remains indifferent and continues her slow count.

Ch. 13Food in the Cafeteria

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Mu Rufeng and An Lu negotiate; Mu Rufeng extorts money from An Lu.
  • Mu Rufeng helps Sister Chunni receive goods, earning her gratitude and 20 yuan.
  • An Lu feels jealous and angry at Mu Rufeng's interactions with Sister Chunni.
  • Employees rush to the cafeteria at noon; Mu Rufeng follows.
  • Mu Rufeng discovers the cafeteria's eerie atmosphere and unusual dishes.

Character Developments

  • Mu Rufeng: Shows cunning and adaptability in dealing with An Lu, earns respect from Sister Chunni.
  • An Lu: Grows jealous and hostile towards Mu Rufeng, revealing his true nature.
  • Sister Chunni: Shows kindness and fairness towards Mu Rufeng.

Significant Themes

  • Survival and adaptation in an unfamiliar world.
  • The contrast between human and zombie worlds.
  • The corrupting influence of power and resources.

Character Interactions

  • Mu Rufeng and An Lu: Their interaction reveals An Lu's greed and Mu Rufeng's resourcefulness.
  • Mu Rufeng and Sister Chunni: They develop a friendly relationship, with Sister Chunni showing favoritism towards Mu Rufeng.
  • Employees in the cafeteria: They reveal their true nature and hint at the danger Mu Rufeng faces.

Ch. 14Vending Machine

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Mu Rufeng enters a cafeteria filled with bizarre, inhuman employees.
  • He discovers an automatic vending machine selling human and dungeon items using Soul Coins.
  • The vending machine, revealed to be alive, swindles Mu Rufeng by giving him wrong items and overcharging.
  • Mu Rufeng challenges the vending machine, which agrees to let him hit it three times without retaliation.
  • Mu Rufeng punches the vending machine, causing significant damage.

Character Developments

  • Mu Rufeng demonstrates his strength and fearlessness, even against a sentient vending machine.
  • The vending machine shows its true form, revealing it to be a sentient, manipulative creature.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle for survival and resources in a bizarre, inhuman world.
  • The theme of deception and manipulation, as seen in the vending machine's actions.

Character Interactions

  • Mu Rufeng interacts with the sentient vending machine, initially trying to reason with it before resorting to violence.
  • The vending machine underestimates Mu Rufeng, leading to its defeat.
  • The employees watch the interaction between Mu Rufeng and the vending machine, showing surprise at the outcome.

Ch. 15Pretty Tasty, Actually!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Mu Rufeng encounters a sentient vending machine that sells food and drinks to both humans and uncanny beings.
  • Mu Rufeng demands compensation for his damaged clothes and injured hand after punching the vending machine.
  • The vending machine agrees to cover Mu Rufeng's meals and gives him Scarlet Eyeballs, a popular drink among uncanny beings, despite the risk it poses to humans.
  • Mu Rufeng drinks a significant amount of Scarlet Eyeball, expressing no disgust or adverse effects.

Character Developments

  • Mu Rufeng displays a calm and assertive demeanor, negotiating with the vending machine and showing no fear of the uncanny beings around him.
  • The vending machine demonstrates sentience and the ability to repair itself, showing fear and compliance when faced with Mu Rufeng's threats.

Significant Themes

  • The interaction between humans and uncanny beings, with Mu Rufeng being the only human in a cafeteria filled with uncanny beings.
  • The curiosity and bravery of Mu Rufeng, who is willing to try potentially dangerous items like Scarlet Eyeball to satisfy his curiosity.

Character Interactions

  • Mu Rufeng interacts with the sentient vending machine, negotiating and threatening it to get what he wants.
  • Mu Rufeng is surrounded by uncanny beings in the cafeteria, who express curiosity and mockery towards his actions.

Ch. 16Ghost Phone Card of the Oddity World

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Mu Rufeng discovers his strength has increased after drinking a bottle of Scarlet Eyeball, a strange beverage.
  • He returns to the Liquor Warehouse and offers a Scarlet Eyeball to Sister Chunni, who shares her lunch with him.
  • Sister Chunni gives Mu Rufeng a Ghost Phone Card, allowing him to use the Scarlet Preferred app and communicate within the weird world.
  • Mu Rufeng learns about the Ghost Communication app and pays his first phone bill of 50 yuan.
  • He learns that instant noodles are being temporarily stored at the Liquor Warehouse due to overcapacity at the Snack Warehouse.

Character Developments

  • Mu Rufeng: Shows curiosity and adaptability in the weird world, learns about the Ghost Phone Card and Scarlet Preferred app.
  • Sister Chunni: Demonstrates kindness and resourcefulness, saves money by giving Mu Rufeng a secondary phone card and sharing her phone bill.

Significant Themes

  • Adaptation to the strange world: Mu Rufeng learns to use the Ghost Phone Card and Scarlet Preferred app, showing his ability to adapt to his new environment.
  • Resourcefulness: Sister Chunni finds a way to save money by giving Mu Rufeng a secondary phone card.

Character Interactions

  • Mu Rufeng and Sister Chunni: They interact warmly, with Sister Chunni helping Mu Rufeng and Mu Rufeng showing gratitude. Their relationship becomes more friendly and cooperative.

Ch. 17Demonic Spirit Braised Mad Cow Noodles

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Mu Rufeng discovers Scarlet Preferred, an online store catering to the bizarre world, where goods are cheaper than in vending machines.
  • He receives a shipment of Demonic Spirit Braised Mad Cow Noodles, which are instant noodles with enhanced abilities and a long shelf life.
  • Mu Rufeng starts his night shift, unloading trucks efficiently. A truck driver offers him a bribe to unload later.
  • An Lu, Mu Rufeng's colleague, arrives and seems surprised by Mu Rufeng's unloading speed. He unloads a truck of Blood Flower Beer slowly.

Character Developments

  • Mu Rufeng: Shows initiative and efficiency in his work, discovers Scarlet Preferred, and demonstrates adaptability to the bizarre world's peculiarities.
  • An Lu: Initially shown as lazy and slow, he reveals a strategic side by trying to get Mu Rufeng to help with his unloading, indicating he's aware of the night's challenges.

Significant Themes

  • Adaptation to the bizarre world's peculiarities, such as the availability of Demonic Spirit Braised Mad Cow Noodles.
  • The contrast between day and night shifts, with the day being peaceful and the night presenting challenges.
  • The impact of environmental conditions on work efficiency, as seen with An Lu's slow unloading due to the truck driver's interference.

Character Interactions

  • Mu Rufeng and the truck drivers: They offer bribes to delay unloading, indicating the night's dangers.
  • Mu Rufeng and An Lu: They have a tense interaction, with An Lu trying to get Mu Rufeng to help with his unloading, hinting at potential competition or cooperation.

Ch. 18Clocking Out and Settling Accounts, Excellent Employee

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Mu Rufeng agrees to help An Lu unload a truck in exchange for fifty yuan.
  • An Lu reveals the driver asked for a bribe, which Mu Rufeng uses to motivate An Lu to work faster.
  • Mu Rufeng unloads the truck quickly, but An Lu's attitude changes after the work is done.
  • At the end of the shift, Wang Kun distributes salaries. Mu Rufeng is named 'Excellent Employee' and earns a total of 115 yuan.

Character Developments

  • Mu Rufeng demonstrates his strength and cunning by unloading the truck quickly despite the driver's attempts to hinder him. He also shows shrewdness in ensuring he gets paid by An Lu.
  • An Lu shows initial desperation and willingness to cooperate, but his attitude changes after the work is done, hinting at possible deceit or ingratitude.
  • Wang Kun, the supervisor, is portrayed as fair and efficient in distributing salaries.

Significant Themes

  • The theme of labor and its rewards is prominent, with Mu Rufeng's hard work being recognized and rewarded.
  • The theme of trust and betrayal is hinted at with An Lu's change in attitude after the work is done.
  • The theme of power and cunning is shown through Mu Rufeng's ability to complete the task despite the driver's attempts to hinder him.

Character Interactions

  • Mu Rufeng and An Lu have a business-like interaction, with Mu Rufeng helping An Lu in exchange for payment.
  • Mu Rufeng and Sister Chunni have a playful interaction, with Sister Chunni inviting Mu Rufeng to her dorm.
  • Mu Rufeng and Wang Kun have a professional interaction, with Wang Kun distributing Mu Rufeng's salary and acknowledging his hard work.

Ch. 19Conditions for Becoming a Formal Worker Met

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Mu Rufeng completes his first day of work and meets the requirements to become a Formal Worker.
  • He receives a mission prompt from the dungeon to survive until the next day and meet Manager Liu for formalization.
  • At the cafeteria, Mu Rufeng is targeted by other employees who want to kill him for his Soul Coins.
  • The vending machine provokes Mu Rufeng into fighting, leading to a suppression of his strength by half.

Character Developments

  • Mu Rufeng demonstrates his strength and fearlessness, attracting the attention and greed of other employees.
  • The vending machine shows its cunning by provoking Mu Rufeng into fighting, aiming to exploit the rules' suppression.

Significant Themes

  • Greed and the desire for power and wealth are prevalent among the employees.
  • The rules of Scarlet Preferred are strict and enforced, with violations resulting in strength suppression.

Character Interactions

  • Mu Rufeng interacts with Wang Kun, who helps him and provides information about the dormitory and formalization process.
  • Mu Rufeng is targeted by other employees who want to kill him for his Soul Coins.
  • The vending machine provokes Mu Rufeng into fighting, showing its cunning and desire to exploit the rules.

Ch. 20Temporary Worker's Exemption—Please Keep Reading!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Mu Rufeng, a new employee, gets into a fight with a vending machine, causing it to crash.
  • Security guards intervene, but upon seeing Mu Rufeng's Temporary Worker ID, they leave without taking action.
  • Mu Rufeng sells the vending machine's goods at a 40% discount, earning 1328 yuan.
  • The vending machine calls for security, but they ignore its pleas due to Mu Rufeng's Temporary Worker status.

Character Developments

  • Mu Rufeng demonstrates exceptional strength and cunning, earning respect and profit from his coworkers.
  • The vending machine shows fear and desperation, trying to avoid further losses.
  • The security guards display their power and disregard for rules, but they also show respect for the new regulation regarding Temporary Workers.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics and hierarchy among employees.
  • The consequences of breaking rules and the protection offered by the Temporary Worker status.
  • Greed and opportunism among coworkers.

Character Interactions

  • Mu Rufeng vs. the vending machine: Mu Rufeng asserts dominance and profits from the situation.
  • Mu Rufeng vs. the security guards: Mu Rufeng's Temporary Worker status protects him from punishment.
  • Mu Rufeng and the employees: They show initial surprise and excitement, then profit from Mu Rufeng's actions, and finally, one employee explains the Temporary Worker regulation to Mu Rufeng.
  • The vending machine vs. the security guards: The vending machine tries to get the security guards to intervene but fails due to Mu Rufeng's status.
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