林薇抱着文件夹， strides into the office, her heart pounding a little too fast. Today's her first day at Zhejiang Tianxing Technology, a company known for its cutting-edge tech and, let's be honest, its notorious hellish work culture.

She’s dressed in a crisp white shirt and dark slacks, every button perfectly aligned, her dark hair neatly pulled back in a low ponytail. But inside, she’s a bundle of nerves. It’s not just the new job that has her on edge; it’s the memory of why she left her last one.

“Welcome to the team!” a bright voice cuts through her thoughts.

林薇 looks up to see a woman in a vibrant pink dress shaking her hand with enthusiasm. “You must be Lin Wei. I’m Chen Ling, the head of your department.”

Chen Ling’s eyes are sparkling, a look of genuine warmth on her face. “I’ve heard so much about you. The company’s been anticipating your arrival for weeks.”

Lin Wei manages a small smile. “Thank you, Chen Ling. I’m really excited to be here.” She leads the way to her office, a small but neat space with a large window overlooking the bustling city street.