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

Chapter 525 Unexpected Power

In the summer, she was holding a cardboard box that was about the size of a milk carton in her arms, and she didn't know what was inside.

The weight of the object seemed quite strenuous for her. This meant she had to stop every now and then to brace herself with her knees to prevent it from falling.

Under the scorching sun, a thin layer of sweat quickly appeared on her forehead.

Seeing this, Nan Zhihao, despite having many doubts, couldn't help but want to go forward and help.

Xia Tian smiled and politely declined: "Hey... Mr. Nan, you must have heard some things about the case from your friends these days. Isn't it strange that I seem to care so much about your case? And why did I inexplicably call you here today instead of discussing things in the courtroom?"

They suddenly started talking about serious business, leaving Nan Zhihao momentarily caught off guard.

He adjusted his mask, his gaze fixed on the paving stones two meters in front of him. "Well, I'm quite grateful to Assistant Xia. According to my friends, the staff they work with don't go to such lengths to guide them in preparing evidence..."

Xia Tian nodded with a smile: "Because my dad is a policeman."

Nan Zhihao was taken aback.

Xia Tian paused to catch her breath and laughed, "When I was in my hometown, I met some police officers, uncles and brothers. Sometimes they would also encounter scammers. Some were because they lacked experience, and some were because they really encountered cunning gangs, so quite a few people were scammed."

“…” Nan Zhihao blinked.

“However… for various reasons,” Xia Tian said, “although they eventually got justice, the result was always unsatisfactory, and it always felt like something was missing.”

"So when I saw your case, Mr. Nan, I paid special attention to it. You, Mr. Nan, are veterans, and this gang used such heinous methods. I want to help you get compensation as much as possible and make that gang receive the punishment they deserve."

The undisguised sincerity in those words made Nan Zhihao unable to help but look up in Xia Tian's direction.

The next second he lowered his neck again, feeling that the bright light in Xia Tian's eyes made it impossible for him to look directly at her.

After a pause, Nan Zhihao said, "Yes, I know. I know Assistant Xia, you're thinking of me, and that lawyer too..."

"But there will be a lot of people in court, won't there? I heard there will be a live broadcast? I don't think I'm ready yet, and I've also been considering going back recently..."

Xia Tian said, "Yes, there are a lot of people, and there might even be a live broadcast, because the court wants to make this case a model—but none of that matters anymore."

Interrupted, Nan Zhihao paused again.

What Xia Tian said next stunned him even more.

Xia Tian continued, "We're just providing Mr. Nan with a reference and a choice. Ultimately, whatever you choose, we will respect your wishes."

Her smile seemed to eclipse the sunlight for a moment: "Our work only lasts during the trial period. But your life afterward is your own, Mr. Nan. We know that whatever decision you make will be difficult for you; therefore, we respect whatever decision you make."

Summer took a breath and shook her head. Her hair and cheeks were covered in sweat, but along with this movement, there seemed to be a faint fragrance emanating from her.

She then gave an apologetic look: "This matter should have ended here, but no matter what the final outcome is, there's something I feel I need to let you know. That's why I specifically called you out today and had this conversation—I'm really sorry."

"No, no..." The sudden apology made Nan Zhihao wave his hand involuntarily.

He then pursed his lips and couldn't help but ask, "So, what exactly happened today?"

“It’s about that gang,” Xia Tian replied. The little girl’s expression turned serious: “They are a very meticulous and experienced criminal gang. They started committing crimes a long time ago, but they have left almost no clues. Theoretically, it will take the police a long time to put in a lot of effort to catch them.”

"But—they ran into you, Mr. Nan."

Nan Zhihao was a little confused by these words and couldn't help but point to himself: "Me?"

Xia Tian nodded: "The previous victims were either too unaware and were led by the nose, only realizing they had been scammed afterward; or they lost the will to resist after being threatened, and didn't even dare to call the police after it was over; or they were too vigilant and hung up the phone after hearing any signs of a scam and ignored it—in short, they basically didn't leave any useful clues."

“But Mr. Nan, you are different. You ran to the police station the moment you received the scam call and kept stalling the caller with words. In the end, you even handed your phone to the officer on duty while the scam was still going on.”

"Although we were unable to stop the criminals from harming you in time..." Xia Tian's expression was somewhat regretful.

Then, however, he became excited: "But because your phone arrived in time, the police technicians were able to seize the precious opportunity, which allowed them to counter-track the gang, obtain important clues, and finally bring them to justice!"

She looked at Nan Zhihao, her eyes shining even brighter: "In other words, it was because of your efforts that we were able to break up this gang. And it was because of that that your comrades had the opportunity to get justice."

"Mr. Nan, you are the biggest contributor to this case!"

"You may not want to appear in court, and you may not follow this case afterward. But I feel it's important for you to know this news!"

Nan Zhihao was stunned.

His feet remained rooted to the spot, motionless like a statue.

The scorching sun beat down on his dark hat, mask, and coat, but he remained oblivious.

After Xia Tian had walked nearly three meters away, his hands and feet began to tremble.

But then he realized something: "Assistant Xia, thank you... but can I tell you this? It's supposed to be confidential, right? Are you sure you're okay with this?"

Having served in the military, Nan Zhihao knew that saying good things could have bad consequences.

Therefore, although he was excited, he subconsciously felt worried about the girl in front of him.

Xia Tian waved the large cardboard box in her hand, smiling brightly: "Oh, I quit my job today. Look, this is all my luggage."

Nan Zhihao was stunned.

He didn't know how many times he had reacted this way today.

“I’m just an intern, and I’m going home in a few days. That’s why I was able to call you over in a personal capacity today, and also to give you some information on things that don’t involve the core of the case.”

Xia Tian blinked: "Of course, if word gets out, it might not have a good impact... but I believe you wouldn't do that, Mr. Nan, right?"

Nan Zhihao didn't know how he felt right now.

He felt a force, seemingly not his own, surging from within his body, compelling him to nod to the little girl before him, who was more radiant than the sun.

(End of this chapter)