It seems something is going to happen -- "Short Story King" Anthology

Author: Dongxi
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Short stories, due to their inherent "flaw" in genre, cannot become "knockout products" in the market. However, precisely because of the demands of the form, the refinement of short stories is almost the essence. Those who once loved literature probably won't forget the short works of writers like O. Henry, Alphonse Daudet, Anton Chekhov, Ernest Hemingway, Lu Xun, and Wang Zengqi. Even among "avant-garde," "modern," and "postmodern" writers, there are numerous exquisite and timeless short stories. In the current trend of fashionable literary consumption, reviving the writing and reading of refined literature and promoting short stories is perhaps one effective way.
I walked into the office, and my colleagues' gazes were like sharp thorns. One looked at my head, another at my abdomen, and another at my feet. It was as if, before I entered, they had already divided up the task of dissecting me into three parts with their eyes. They opened their mouths almost simultaneously, saying, "The General Manager Cao wants to see you."
I wondered what the General Manager Cao could possibly want with me. It had been almost a year since he had summoned me, so what could happen? Something must have gone wrong.
I stepped into the General Manager Cao's office, where he was buried in a document. His face was as dark as the night. I walked to his desk, but he didn't look up. I thought something was about to happen. I called out, "General Manager Cao." I heard my voice trembling.