The story describes that people only have one chance in their lifetime to achieve a better life and status, but everyone must go through a cruel (and unfair) selection process - only three percent of candidates can ultimately succeed. These lucky people are superior in social class, while others will face shortages of electricity, water, and food
The story describes that people only have one chance in their lifetime to achieve a better life and status, but everyone must go through a cruel (and unfair) selection process - only three percent of candidates can ultimately succeed. These lucky people are superior in social class, while others will face shortages of electricity, water, and food