Who would study psychology if they didn't have some kind of problem?

Chapter 120: Do you really know how to do it?

That makes sense, but the way you're acting right now isn't very logical.

The absurdity on the face of the teacher in charge of the center did not ease in the slightest.

The teacher in charge of the center is, after all, a master's degree holder in this major.

Therefore, he has a deep understanding of what micro-expression analysis is.

A technique so mysterious that even some experts mistake it for pseudoscience.

He knew even better what it meant for someone to develop such a skill into an unconscious, self-starting skill.

Therefore, he did not believe it.

He felt that Nan Zhuren's method was merely a negotiation tactic disguised as "micro-expression analysis," designed to mislead him and force him to reveal the truth.

“Nan Zhuren…” the teacher in charge of the center began, about to say something.

Nan Zhuren, however, kindly interrupted him: "Alright, since things have come to this, let's continue—this situation is indeed the perfect time to use [micro-expression analysis]."

“I’m investigating some things, things that are definitely not appropriate for you to tell me from your current perspective. But I’ve just witnessed your professionalism, and I believe that deep down you’re on my side.”

Nan Zhuren's expression was sincere: "So I'm going to ask you some questions. You don't need to answer me verbally. Just standing here and accepting my questions is the biggest help you can give. And if you feel that I'm going too far, you can leave at any time and refuse my questions."

"...Oh, I'm sorry, I was a bit too hasty. Before I ask those crucial questions, I need you to answer a few simpler ones first, since my subsequent judgment will require some more refined references."

Nan Zhuren put on an innocent expression: "First of all, could you please tell me your age? Please tell the truth about this."

……

The teacher in charge of the center didn't know why she was cooperating with Nan Zhuren.

It might be because of the consultation record on the table that was completely different from his previous judgment;
Or perhaps it's the lingering shadow from a year ago that I can't shake off;
Or perhaps it's because the other person's question just happens to touch upon the issues that concern and bother you the most?

In the end, he cooperated with Nan Zhuren and participated in what professionals considered an extremely crude and childish lie detection game.

Micro-expression analysis is too absurd... It's probably just a little trick Nan Zhuren uses to relieve his psychological stress. After all, he just finished a consultation. It's normal for therapists to have some strange words and behaviors after doing many consultations...

"Please tell the truth about what you had for breakfast today."

"...sticky rice with soy milk."

The center's teacher answered honestly.

The teacher in charge of the center felt that she understood Nan Zhuren very well.

Then Nan Zhuren changed the subject.

"The preparations are complete, now let's begin."

"Let me confirm again—it happens frequently that student visitors to the counseling center are transferred to external counseling centers, right?"

The teacher in charge of the center blinked, feeling that the topic had changed a bit too quickly, and that this was not a question he should answer from his position.

He was about to speak when Nan Zhuren interrupted him.

“I was right.” Nan Zhuren nodded, as if answering his own question.

The center's supervising teacher's breathing became erratic for a moment, seemingly taken aback by Nan Zhuren's deception. However, he quickly regained his composure, as it was no secret that clients were being transferred out of the counseling center, and Nan Zhuren's so-called lie detector test was likely just a tactic to intimidate people using existing information...

What happened next caught him completely off guard.

Nan Zhuren continued, “It happens frequently that student clients from the counseling center are transferred to external counseling centers—but it’s not a secret, nor is it a problem, that students from the counseling center are being transferred out, because serious psychological problems are indeed beyond the capacity of the school to handle. You shouldn’t be hostile towards me because of this.” Nan Zhuren thought for a moment, “So, there must be quite a few clients that you felt didn’t need to be transferred, right?”

“Great, right—let me go a step further. Most of these clients who didn’t need to be transferred ended up at the same mental health clinic, right?”

"That's right again, excellent—so, is that psychological clinic my 'teacher's'?"

"Great—that's it!"

Nan Zhuren understood.

Consultations are free for students on campus, but if the problem is too serious and the patient is referred to an off-campus clinic, then a fee will naturally be charged.

The shift from free services on campus to paid services off campus, especially since it's being transferred to a clinic run by a professor affiliated with the university, seems rather problematic.

Not to mention that the professor's apprentice, who was "dismissed for a previous consulting mishap," has now returned to the consulting center, which makes things even more dire.

It's not surprising that the teacher in charge of the center was so hostile towards Nan Zhuren at first.

"Since that's the case, you should be very familiar with the information about my teacher's psychological clinic. So I'd like to know, after I left, were there quite a few clients who transferred out of the clinic?"

"Yes—and quite a few of them have returned to my 'teacher's' psychological clinic because of various problems?"

“Very good.” Nan Zhuren took a deep breath. “By the way.”

I've come to the right place.

He originally came to see Xia Tian, ​​because the girl, as a student assistant at the psychological center, had the authority to organize files and could help him look up information.

However, if the student violates the rules, the girl may be held responsible afterward; although the problem may not be serious, there is a suspicion that the girl will be dragged into it.

In fact, even when he walked into the consultation center, Nan Zhuren had not made up his mind to involve Xia Tian.

But things are different now. Nan Zhuren feels that he has likely won over a more powerful ally.

……

Nan Zhuren was overjoyed, while the teacher in charge of the center opposite him was in awe.

Even to the point of feeling lost.

He felt that his profession was being challenged.

This is a far more serious challenge than the previous consultation failures.

"You...you're really good at micro-expression analysis." The teacher in charge of the center said this to herself, her voice dry.

……

"Teacher Ma." Nan Zhuren glanced at the nameplate on the other person's workstation and finally learned the other person's surname, so he could use a relatively intimate form of address.

"Believe it or not, I actually want to solve some problems that have been troubling one of my clients, as well as those who have visited the center before and those who may come in the future."

"It also bothers you."

“But I know that because of your position, no matter how much you doubt or how much you can’t stand it, you can only turn a blind eye to these issues.”

Nan Zhuren said sincerely, "But I am different."

　This book was released on January 1.1st.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)