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

Chapter 347 A Less Than Smooth Beginning

He frowned and pressed the answer button, his voice filled with displeasure: "Old Li, what's wrong?"

The next second, Vice Principal Ma slammed his fist on the table and stood up.

"what?!"

"Director Zhou is coming too?! And it's about that student again?"

The anxious voice on the other end of the phone confirmed Vice Principal Ma's question.

"Impossible!" Vice Principal Ma slammed his fist on the table.

“If Director Zhou were coming, he would definitely have told me! How could that be, how could that be…”

As he thought about it, Vice Principal Ma broke out in a cold sweat.

If it were Chang Ming and another Director Zhang who came last time, even if it was a surprise inspection without prior notice, Vice Principal Ma would not be afraid at all.

Although they were from a higher-level organization, in terms of administrative rank, Vice Principal Ma was still a level above them.

In other words, if something unexpected happens, he can still handle it.

For example, when Chang Ming and the others pressed Coach Wang for answers, if things got urgent, he could stop them on the spot.

But if Zhou Chu really comes, then things will be different.

Moreover, if even Director Zhou is coming, how big of a deal must that be? What level of matter must it be?

They didn't even say hello?
Vice Principal Ma immediately hung up the phone and dialed Wang Rui's number: "Hey, Xiao Wang! Stop training immediately today and let the students rest... Just say it's a normal rest day! Do I have to teach them this? Why are there so many questions? Get ready right away, someone might come to question you again in a bit—it's about that student again!"

After saying that, he slammed his phone on the desk with a loud "bang," the force of which knocked over the teacup, spilling the tea.

The office smelled even more wonderful for a moment.

But the tea in the pot seemed to have turned into oil, pouring onto Vice Principal Ma's heart and making him even more irritable.

After thinking for a moment, he picked up his phone again, found the contact name "Psychology Xiao Zhao" in his contacts, and dialed the number.

"Hey, Xiao Zhao? What have you been doing with that Teacher Nan these past few days... Never mind, come to my office now, immediately!"

After giving his instructions, he immediately dialed the head of the teaching department's number again.

"Old Li, follow Chang Ming and subtly find out what they're here for... What didn't you follow? Where did he go? He must have gone to see those two psychology teachers from other schools, where else could he have gone?!"

……

On the other side, Chang Ming turned around and saw the dean of students running towards the office building.

He silently counted to three in his mind, and then suddenly turned his back on the path leading to the psychological counseling office building, changing his direction abruptly.

Looking at this road, Chang Ming decided to walk directly towards the playground.

"Director Chang." A familiar voice suddenly rang out from behind.

Chang Ming stopped in his tracks, turned around, and saw that it was Nan Zhuren.

"Teacher Nan, what are you doing here?"

“We agreed to meet up today—you know.” Nan Zhuren paused, “But why didn’t you contact me when Director Chang came? If I hadn’t just come out for some fresh air and happened to see you, I wouldn’t have known you were here.”

“And—” the young counselor glanced behind Chang Ming, feigning a puzzled expression, “Are you coming alone?”

On the evening of the same day the decision to intervene was made, Nan Zhuren contacted Chang Ming again by phone to discuss specific countermeasures.

Having Chang Ming invite higher-level leaders to intervene in this matter was their tentative first step in breaking down the "closed group."

[Forced introduction of external authority]

This is crucial because the external factors introduced must be authoritative and powerful enough to disrupt the original balance of the closed group.

After all—is Wang Rui the only leader of the sports team she belongs to?
Maybe, maybe not.

But Nan Zhuren knew that there was no harm in thinking about it in the bigger picture.

That's why I discussed with Chang Ming about bringing in a superior with sufficient influence.

Of course, this request is somewhat unreasonable. Given the current nature of the situation, it seems insufficient to secure a leader of sufficient influence.

To do this, one would need to have a very clear personal relationship with one's superior, or even a significant personal connection.

Nan Zhuren had originally prepared for Chang Ming to refuse.

Unexpectedly, after thinking about it for a while, Chang Ming readily agreed and then finalized the details of today's operation with Nan Zhuren.

Then we saw Chang Ming hesitate for a moment after seeing Nan Zhuren.

Then he nodded: "I don't want to lie to you, Teacher Nan."

"Yes, I'll do it myself today."

Nan Zhuren's pupils suddenly contracted.

Chang Ming himself came.

What is he here for?

……

Chang Ming's reaction was very wrong when they were discussing intervention measures that day.

After learning the details of the matter from Nan Zhuren, he hung up the phone immediately.

At the time, Weng Pingting and Nan Zhuren found it strange and made some guesses.

However, since there was no face-to-face interaction, Nan Zhuren's micro-expression analysis was ineffective, so there was no way to delve into it further.

At this moment, Nan Zhuren observed the changes in Chang Ming's face.

[Unusual blinking frequency; avoiding eye contact.]

[One corner of the mouth is pulled down forcefully with determination, while the other is slightly upturned—a bitter smile? There's inner conflict.]

[Holding the briefcase, the hands clenched instead of forming fists, while taking deep breaths.]

On one hand, there's guilt, and specifically, guilt directed at me.

On the other hand, it's about [making up his mind]...what is he going to do?

What decision did Chang Ming make, and what decision made him feel guilty towards Nan Zhuren?

Nan Zhuren narrowed his eyes and deliberately asked Chang Ming, "Director Chang doesn't intend to get involved in Li Mingchen's matter, so he's not following our plan and is trying to make a fool of us?"

He wanted to use this sentence to provoke a greater reaction from Chang Ming.

[Reddened ear tips, indicating emotional distress.]

[The knuckles are turning white, creating localized color differences, and the fingers are being gripped even tighter.]

Instead of feeling guilty, they became even more determined.

"of course not."

Chang Ming said, "Of course I want to solve Li Mingchen's problem, as well as the problems of other good children, but my ideas are a little different from yours, Teacher Nan."

Nan Zhuren frowned and tentatively asked, "Is it in such a hurry? In any case, let's talk first?"

Chang Ming glanced towards the playground, thought for a moment, and nodded, "Okay."

He's waiting for something.

Nan Zhuren keenly observed this reaction.

Nan Zhuren's eyes narrowed slightly.

What is Chang Ming waiting for?
"Come here."

Seeing that Chang Ming had no intention of going to the counseling room with them, they chose a relatively secluded corner on the side of the playground.

Nan Zhuren looked up at Chang Ming: "Director Chang seems to have his own thoughts on today's events?"

(End of this chapter)