The "Cult Leader" in the Shadows
(The "Cult Leader" in the Shadows) is a narrative filled with metaphors and irony, using the backdrop of the financial trading circle to reflect the power struggles and complexities of human nature in the workplace, interpersonal relationships, and emotions. The following is an in-depth analysis of the text:
1. Character Development: Symbolic Jianghu Characters
· "Cult Leader":
Women born in the 1980s, skilled in emotional manipulation ("Alcohol doesn't get people drunk, they get themselves drunk" "Tears come and go") and narrative packaging ("Exaggerated stories"), symbolize certain groups in the workplace that exploit ambiguous relationships or public opinion to gain benefits. Her actions like "tokens" and "calling out from a distance" suggest she maintains power through emotional blackmail, even at the expense of publicizing private matters.