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

Chapter 152 Center Owners and Consulting Directors

Upon hearing this, Xia Tian rubbed Chen Ting's fingers vigorously.

Amid the little girl's feigned cries of pain, Xia Tian rubbed her fingers until they were as red as her own ears before stopping.

Then, seemingly casually but with some concern, she asked, "How have you been lately? I think I saw your father come to school a while ago?"

Chen Ting paused, pursed her lips, unsure whether she should smile.

"Yes, Mom went abroad, and Dad finally put his work aside and came back to be with me."

Seeing her best friend's expression, Xia Tian pursed her lips as well: "But you seem unhappy?"

Chen Ting sighed and spread her hands to indicate the psychological counseling center in front of her.

"But I don't need him by my side anymore."

"I think he needs comfort more than me. He wants to make up for his guilt by showing concern for me... Well, it's not a good way to put it."

Chen Ting sighed again, then laughed. It was unclear whether she was laughing for herself or for Xia Tian.

"After all, the situation is much better now than before, no matter what."

Upon hearing this, Xia Tian smiled up at a 30-degree angle, wanting to gently comfort her good friend.

Just at this time.

Buzz, buzz—

The phone vibrated.

There is a telephone.

Summer glanced at the caller ID, and before she knew it, her smile had turned over 45 degrees.

At first, she seemed to be trying to suppress her expression, but it turned out that it was better to let it flow than to block it. The corners of her mouth that were forcibly squeezed down only lasted for two seconds before they turned up to 60 degrees in an even more exaggerated way.

Chen Ting glanced at the caller ID and this time she genuinely laughed.

She read each word carefully: "Nan, Lao, Shi, oh."

In the summer, I suddenly felt that the indoor air conditioning was a bit too hot.

She turned around, leaving only the back of her head in front of Chen Ting.

He then immediately pressed the answer button.

"Hey, Teacher Nan, what's up?"

"Oh yes, I'm at the consultation center now."

"It won't bother you; there are very few visitors during the day."

Chen Ting looked at the back of Xia Tian's head, and a carefree smile involuntarily spread across her lips.

She just felt that the little girl looked a little too cute, and couldn't help but reach out and touch her bright red ears.

Summer shuddered, but dared not move or make a sound, because she still had to return the call.

"Teacher Nan, have you finalized your schedule? Are you planning to do consultations soon? That's great!"

"When are you free? Tonight..."

It's a good thing that Nan Zhuren is coming to provide consultation.

However, since they have regular jobs during the day, even the ones that have been incredibly busy lately, no one knows when new visitors will come or when these new visitors will be able to schedule appointments.

Therefore, the daytime hours should be kept free.

Even if Nan Zhuren occasionally wanders into Jiangda during the day, it's only because he found out he was free the day before; or it's because he asked his boss not to schedule any new consultations for company business that day.

That's acceptable.

However, offering free consultations at Jiangnan University is clearly not a way to convince the leadership to grant him leave.

Therefore, Nan Zhuren's consultation at Jiangda University can only be scheduled in the evening, that is, after get off work.

And this, ironically, coincided with the timing of the Jiangda Psychological Counseling Center.

Because it's located inside a school, students have many classes during the day, so most consultation appointments are scheduled for the evening.
However, the teachers all have their own things to do in the evening and are unwilling to accept inquiries.

This creates a conflict, resulting in many students wanting to schedule appointments but being unable to book a consultation with a teacher.

So I heard that Nan Zhuren's schedule is in the evening, and summer is a time of great joy in every sense of the word.

Chen Ting smiled meaningfully: "Tonight..."

Xia Tian ignored him and focused on responding, while deftly pulling out her timetable to write: "Teacher Nan, we usually start at six o'clock in the evening and go until nine o'clock, with each class counting as one hour apart."

"The consultations for today and tomorrow have already been arranged by the teachers. The earliest we can arrange a consultation for you is the day after tomorrow."

"So, Professor Nan, what time of evening are you free?"

The voice was full of anticipation, and even Chen Ting's heart was involuntarily stirred.

Then, Chen Ting saw Xia Tian's movements stop.

Along with the emotions.

"Huh? Fully booked?" "What...does that mean?"

……

The next day.

Although Yan Nuo Psychological Counseling Center has few visitors and few consultations.

But Nam Joo-in was unusually filled with anticipation.

Shen Bing glanced at the scene again, but for various reasons, he didn't go over to check on her immediately.

It wasn't until noon that they arrived.

"Teacher Nan," Shen Bing approached cautiously, "Manager Weng is looking for you."

Nan Zhuren's eyes lit up.

Is there a follow-up to the prescription issue?
Nan Zhuren walked quickly to the door of the supervisor's office.

However, his fingers had only just touched the doorknob.

Then, faint sounds of arguing could be heard coming from inside.

Then--

"Click."

Howard flung open the door with a fierce air, exuding a complex aura.

Nan Zhuren subconsciously focused his gaze on the other person's face.

Her face was flushed, her breathing was rapid, and she was slightly clenching her teeth.

【anger.】

Did you have a fight?

No, it's more serious, it has a hint of ferocity...

The boss's face revealed a wealth of information, and Nan Zhuren, dazzled, picked out the most eye-catching ones.

At the same time, I started to think about whether, in this situation, if I didn't want to be affected, I should first use [emotional soothing], or use [emotional contagion] based on my current pleasant mood?

However, before Nan Zhuren could react, Howard looked at Nan Zhuren standing at the door and actually managed to suppress his surging emotions.

Then, forcing a smile, he said, "Xiao Nan, are you here to see the supervisor?"

"……Correct."

"Hmm, no consultations today?"

"No, not in the last two days."

Howard nodded: "A young man as ambitious as you must be frustrated by not having any consulting work, right? Not only do you not get any experience, but you also don't get any consulting fees."

He reached out and placed his hand on Nan Zhuren's shoulder: "Don't worry, this situation will improve soon."

After saying that, he left quickly without waiting for Nan Zhuren's reaction.

Judging from his erratic gait, Howard's inner state was clearly not as peaceful as he appeared at that moment.

Nan Zhuren watched Howard's retreating figure and slowly frowned.

This reaction is not typical of the boss's behavior.

【Something's wrong. 】

Something's nine out of ten wrong.

There was something off about that smile just now, it seemed like...

Nan Zhuren couldn't help but frown.

It was at this moment that a sound came from the office behind him.

This interrupted Nan Zhuren's thoughts.

"Zhu Ren? Come in."

Weng Pingting sat behind her desk, tidying up something on the table.

Her expression was calm, her breathing was even, and her movements were methodical.

If Nan Zhuren hadn't just heard the commotion outside, he probably would have thought nothing had happened.

"Sister Pingting, you were looking for me?"

"Is there any follow-up on the prescriptions I gave you?"

When Nan Zhuren asked her question urgently, Weng Pingting did not answer.

Instead, he first gestured for Nan Zhuren to sit down, and then asked, "You consulted with another depressed client who was referred from your teacher yesterday, right?"

"Give me a report. Your supervisor needs to know the progress of the consultation."

(End of this chapter)