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

Chapter 165 What I like to say most to self-righteous people is—No!
Howard really likes Nan Zhuren.

Therefore, he had a strong desire to control Nan Zhuren.

Of course, this kind of liking is different from Lu Jia's liking;
It's not the kind of desire for control that might be suppressed.

Howard's feelings for Nan Zhuren were that of a superior's affection and control.

After all, which boss wouldn't like a subordinate who can make money for them?

Of course, besides his strong earning power, Nan Zhuren is also very young.

This is very important.

Howard felt that Nan Zhuren was a lot like himself when he was young.

Young and promising, and handsome—the kind of handsome that's really good-looking.

Of course, objectively speaking, Howard felt that when he was young, he might have been slightly less attractive than Nan Zhuren.

but,
Men are like fine wine, the older they get, the more fragrant and mellow they become.

Howard considers himself a handsome old man.

This is not only his subjective feeling, but also has objective evidence.

When Howard was young, the eyes, expressions, and behaviors of those around him all praised his outstanding physical attributes.

As Howard has aged, his good looks haven't diminished; instead, they've matured along with his charisma. More and more women, both male and female, have become attracted to him, and the age range has expanded from teenagers to young women and middle-aged women.

Of course, money may also play a part in this attraction.

Howard is very rich.

He was one of those people who caught the wave of the times and made his first fortune.

He knew that when a person is simply "rich" or simply "charming," their attractiveness is very limited.

But things get interesting when he's an older, handsome man and very rich.

It was under these circumstances that Weng Pingting was attracted to Howard.

For a woman with career aspirations, first attract her attention with your appearance, then offer her money and promise to build a platform for her to realize her aspirations.

What happened next was quite predictable.

Of course, Howard wasn't spending money for nothing; he also wanted to start a business. After all, the golden age of making money had passed, and one can't just sit back and live off past glories.

In a sense, he and Weng Pingting had mutual needs.

But as they spent more time together, he discovered that Weng Pingting, a woman who combined "good looks," "high education," and "strong abilities," was truly different from the women he had dated before.

At the company, when it comes to professional issues, she really doesn't give herself any face at all.

Despite being the boss, he has no say whatsoever as the head of a company.

Howard is a very patient person, but at the same time he is also a very controlling person.

Unable to earn money, lacking emotional fulfillment, and with signs of the company, subordinates, and partner all slipping out of control.

Everything that followed followed naturally.

Fortunately—everything is back now.

Now that we've established emotional value, it's time to start generating profits.

Although Weng Pingting was angry, a woman whose ideals have been thwarted can be easily coaxed afterward.

Everything was changing for the better, and Howard couldn't help but hum softly at the thought.

It was at this moment that Howard ran into Nan Zhuren.

……

"Sigh, Xiao Nan!"

That face, big enough to support a company, immediately captured Howard's full attention.

Nan Zhuren paused, nodded to Howard, and greeted him, "Boss."

As mentioned before, Howard really likes Nan Zhuren.

When Nan Zhuren greeted him, his face was expressionless—but that didn't matter, it just aroused Howard's desire for control.

[It's good for young people fresh out of school to have ideals, but when they come out to work—aren't they still doing it for money?] Howard felt that he had the reins of everyone in the company.

With the right approach, this face could easily transform into that of a celebrity consultant, bringing in a fortune.

Howard looked at Nan Zhuren and became more and more satisfied.

[His teacher and I are good friends. He took him in when he needed him most. Oh dear, looking at it this way, it seems like it was all under my control.]

Howard nodded repeatedly inwardly.

To recruit someone who is extremely similar to or even more outstanding than one's younger self, to mold them into the person one desires—while keeping them firmly under one's control.

What could be more exciting for a boss than this?

This is what entrepreneurship feels like, this is what it feels like to be your own boss—it's all back!

"Little Nan," Howard said with a smile, "how have you been lately?"

Didn't you see the message I just sent in the group? I don't think I saw your reply.

This statement, though seemingly a question, is actually a reminder.

At the same time, it can also be considered a workplace compliance test.

Howard knew that Nan Zhuren was also the kind of person with ideals, which could be seen from Nan Zhuren's usual choices of consultants.

Howard had seen many people like this, and he knew that once they experienced the trials of society, money, and other realities, they would eventually change.

Howard is very confident about this, and this is just the first step.

He looked at Nan Zhuren with a smile, waiting for a social reply like "Sorry, boss" or "Received, boss".

Having spent so many years navigating the complexities of society, he considers himself to be very knowledgeable about people's hearts.

He knows more than most people in this psychological counseling company.

……

Nan Zhuren glanced at Howard.

The information conveyed by that expression poured over him almost like a torrent.

Psychology is the science that studies people, but the more Nan Zhuren studies psychology, the less he dares to say that he understands "people".

Fortunately, with micro-expression analysis, he was able to understand Howard.

He now knows exactly what Howard wants.

So, Nan Zhuren did indeed give an apologetic smile.

"Sorry boss, I left my work phone at home today, so I can't reply."

But what he said went beyond that.

“I haven’t been busy lately, so this is a rare opportunity. I’d like to take this chance to get more guidance from Sister Pingting on my case.”

"If the boss has nothing else to do, I'll go to her office first."

Nan Zhuren had already started walking when he finished speaking half of his sentence.

By the time he finished speaking, he had already completely passed Howard.

The boss was left standing there, mouth agape, momentarily forgetting what he was about to say.

……

I was a little surprised that you came to see me.

Weng Pingting looked at the young consultant in front of her.

Although she had always thought the other person was pleasing to the eye, this time she felt she saw something else.

Something better.

Nan Zhuren also smiled, slightly easing his social expression.

"Sister Pingting, there are some things I want to discuss with you."

(End of this chapter)