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

Chapter 497 Caught
"Hello? Teacher Nan!"

Nan Zhuren's [Micro-expression Analysis] skill mainly enhances her ability to capture the micro-expressions on the faces of other individuals.

In terms of "numerical values," the emphasis is primarily on visual and cognitive aspects.

However, as a psychological counselor, Nan Zhuren herself has a certain ability to perceive "voice emotions".

In addition, through long-term observation of micro-expressions and auditory attention, although Nan Zhuren is not yet able to accurately identify other people's emotions by listening to their voices, his related abilities have been improved to a certain extent.

They are at least better than most professionals of the same age.

For example, right now, Nan Zhuren can roughly tell from the voice on the phone that Xia Tian's call wasn't for casual conversation.

We're here to talk about serious business.

After thinking for a moment, Nan Zhuren replied, "Xia Tian, ​​what's wrong?"

A voice came through the receiver, and Nan Zhuren listened, falling into deep thought.

After hanging up the phone, he turned around and knocked on the door of Bai Qinghua's e-sports room again.

At the same time, Bai Qinghua's cell phone rang inside the house.

……

Consulting firm.

Central air conditioning faithfully converts electrical energy into cool air, tirelessly driving away the sweltering heat, as if trying to keep the summer heat at bay.

At the entrance, two receptionists were chatting and laughing. The full-time receptionist was telling a student who was working part-time during the summer break, "Our boss, your teacher Bai, hired a really handsome student last month—really, really handsome! You've come at the right time!"

"Really?" The part-time receptionist's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

The full-time receptionist nodded: "And ever since this new apprentice came, the boss has been coming to the company more often. Before, we might not see him for a month, but now he comes at least once a week... Wait, someone's here."

The two receptionists straightened up, about to break into smiles, but then quickly stopped.

The automatic door opened, and two women entered. They were both wearing name tags on their chests, and the one in the lead was dressed meticulously in a uniform that looked like a suit, with a badge that resembled a scale pinned to her chest.

People from the court.

Meng Ting had just visited the company not long ago, and the receptionist was quite familiar with court visitors.

But... times change. What if this time it's not to ask for cooperation, but because something suddenly happened to the boss?
The receptionist quickly regained her professional demeanor, flashing a formulaic smile: "Hello, who are you looking for?"

Then the girl who wasn't wearing a uniform but just a name tag came up to me in a few quick steps, revealing a name tag that read "Summer": "Hello. I'm looking for Teacher Bai Qinghua. He should be here, right? I called them this morning."

The little girl's smile was so infectious that it softened the receptionist's smile as well.

However, the receptionist composed herself and said, "Wait a moment, I'll go check."

Saying that the part-time students were leaving behind, they ran inside in their high heels.

After a while, he came running back, his smile softening slightly, and he completely returned to his usual professional demeanor: "The boss invites you in."

Xia Tian nodded, then suddenly asked, "Is Teacher Nan here too?" The receptionist's smile vanished instantly.

Xia Tian knew the answer, and her smile became even more infectious. However, the receptionist didn't seem to notice this time. With a stiff face, she led Xia Tian and Bai Qinghua to the boss's office. Inside, Nan Zhuren and Bai Qinghua were sitting facing the desk.

This time, a uniformed employee beat Xia Tian to it. She cleared her throat, strode forward to shake hands with Bai Qinghua, and then pulled a document from her briefcase: "Professor Bai, it's an honor to meet you. We spoke on the phone this morning. We're here to collect some evidence. If possible, we'd like to invite you to attend our court hearing as an expert witness. These are the relevant documents..."

……

Seeing this, Nan Zhuren stood up and offered the chair in front of his desk to the visitor from the court.

The adults were discussing serious matters at their desks. Nan Zhuren looked around and gestured for Xia Tian to sit down on the sofa, which was used for casual conversation.

He first used Bai Qinghua's teapot to fill the teacups of the host and guests on the desk, and then took out two more paper cups and filled them as well.

He then handed one of the cups to Xia Tian.

The two leaned closer on the sofa, and Nan Zhuren whispered, "Does this have anything to do with me?"

“It’s definitely related. We’ll have to trouble Professor Nan again this time,” Xia Tian nodded. “After all, Nan Zhihao is your visitor, and—”

The criminal gang that defrauded Nan Zhihao has been apprehended.

This is the news that Xia Tian told Nan Zhuren this morning.

Moreover, he was arrested a long time ago.

The case has reportedly been going through a long process at the prosecutor's office, and it was only recently finalized that the trial would be held in the summer at the court where they are located.

Because it is said that most of the victims are from their jurisdiction.

"Wait a minute." Nan Zhuren suddenly blinked. He wasn't surprised that Xia Tian knew Nan Zhihao was getting consultations from him; a smart girl would have guessed that.

Nan Zhuren recalled his limited legal knowledge: "From arrest to trial, the process should take several months, right? If this group really is the one that deceived me, the visitor, then the timeline is very strange... When were they arrested?"

Xia Tian smiled without saying a word: "I can't say, Teacher Nan, and I can't say it even to you. Anyway, one thing is for sure—the evidence is conclusive."

"Then, because of the serious nature of this matter, it is said that..." Xia Tian glanced in the direction of the adults and lowered his voice, "this gang cheated a lot of veterans, all of whom were comrades from the same hometown."

"So while adhering to strict procedures, the process is also progressing relatively quickly."

Xia Tian said, "So now we're trying to be as comprehensive as possible in collecting evidence. The court learned that Nan Zhihao was consulting with you, so they're thinking of starting with the 'victim's psychological trauma' to see if there's any new evidence. If there is, then Mr. Nan, you might have to appear in court later..."

Nan Zhuren nodded knowingly.

For serious fraud crimes, which are public prosecution cases, law enforcement agencies will naturally be more proactive in searching for all relevant evidence.

Just as Nan Zhuren was deep in thought, Xia Tian suddenly remembered something: "By the way, Teacher Nan, you should be careful."

Nan Zhuren looked up and blinked: "What, am I still in danger? Will the criminals' accomplices come after me?"

Xia Tian chuckled, "What? Of course not... it's other victims. Apparently, one of them has hired a really good lawyer, and I don't know where they heard that Nan Zhihao is doing psychological counseling with you. I think he might come knocking on your door anytime."

(End of this chapter)