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

Chapter 560 Chasing After Him!

Liu Jiahang was stunned for a moment, seemingly not quite understanding, and subconsciously said, "Boss, what did you just say...?"

When people hear something they don't want to hear, they unconsciously seek confirmation from the speaker; this is a form of subconscious denial.

Nan Zhuren raised an eyebrow, finding the conversation starting to get interesting.

Look, Liu Jiahang has unconsciously changed his way of addressing Bai Qinghua from "Old Bai" to "Boss".

Bai Qinghua showed no intention of cooperating with Liu Jiahang to help him confirm again.

He looked at Liu Jiahang, his gaze piercing through the other man's eyes, and interrupted him directly: "You're fired."

Before Liu Jiahang could react, Bai Qinghua continued, "I know that you used to contact visitors privately or take on freelance work outside, and I've talked to you about these things."

"I haven't paid much attention to you because I can understand."

"People strive for better opportunities. I can allow you to try to earn more money while working at the company; I even understand if you want to use this to accumulate resources for yourself so that you can go out and start your own business in the future—I will not stop my employees from becoming better, nor will I stop you from exploring better opportunities."

Bai Qinghua said slowly, "Of course, you did violate certain ethical guidelines. But you only violated the part that protects counselors. As long as you can bear the consequences of violating those guidelines, that's fine."

"So I've only been talking to you and haven't done anything else."

Yes, preventing counselors and clients from having private contact is, strictly speaking, more about protecting the counselor than the client.

"However, it's possible that because I was too lenient with your unethical behavior in the past, you developed some misconceptions."

Bai Qinghua's voice lowered: "Do you think I can tolerate anything you do here? No, Liu Jiahang, let me tell you, your exploitation of your client using your position as a counselor is something I absolutely have zero tolerance for."

"From a slightly more professional standpoint, you have violated the part of the rules that protects visitors, which is intolerable to my professional ethics."

“From a personal emotional point of view—” Bai Qinghua looked into Liu Jiahang’s eyes, “—seeing you in the company again would make me feel physically disgusted.”

He leaned back slightly: "So, as the company's boss, I've decided to fire you, this employee who disgusts me."

Nan Zhuren held the teacup, took a deep breath, and savored the refreshing fragrance emanating from it.

Comfortable.

Bai Qinghua's blunt words at the end clearly provoked Liu Jiahang's anger, and this extreme emotion pulled him out of the shock and stunned state caused by being "fired".

He subconsciously began to verbally confront Bai Qinghua, attempting to salvage some so-called face in this way.

Nan Zhuren took a sip of tea and watched Liu Jiahang begin to loosen his tie, using this action to ease his already unusual breathing.

Liu Jiahang's chest heaved violently: "Bai Qinghua, since you've put it this way, I'll just tell you straight: I've wanted to quit a long time ago! There are plenty of companies outside that would want me if I left this lousy place! You..."

Bai Qinghua coldly interrupted, "I will expose what you've done within the industry and report it to the Psychological Counseling Association, resulting in a ban on you at the industry level. No legitimate mental health hospital or counseling center will want you anymore."

Liu Jiahang was stunned, then a vein throbbed on his neck. Before he could speak, Bai Qinghua reminded him, "You know my status in the industry. I can do this kind of thing."

His usual amiable demeanor makes one forget what kind of person this seemingly lazy middle-aged man is in the industry.

Although the two were sitting opposite each other at the table, Liu Jiahang suddenly felt a huge shadow extending from behind the person in front of him, stretching and growing into a mountain-like shape, looming over him.

“I…” Liu Jiahang gritted his teeth, still trying to argue, “I can go find your rivals! I know who your competitors are, I’ll take your visitors and jump to their side…”

At this point, Liu Jiahang himself no longer knew whether he was saying these things to Bai Qinghua or to himself.

Bai Qinghua laughed: "What kind of people do you think are capable of being my adversaries? At most, we just disagree on ideology, but people at our level also have a kind of moral fastidiousness. I don't want you, and they certainly won't want you either."

Liu Jiahang's face began to turn from red to white.

If what Bai Qinghua said is true, then he will only be able to work in second-rate consulting studios in the future. The profit sharing ratio and working environment in those places... let's not even talk about it.

Even if Liu Jiahang leaves with a group of visitors, it won't be long before they all leave.

Unless he starts his own business and runs his own studio.

But... there's not enough time. All the visitors they have might be lost before the studio is even established. As for relying on connections to get cases after the studio is set up... Liu Jiahang knows his connections can't possibly beat Bai Qinghua's.

hiss - huh -

Liu Jiahang took a deep breath and opened his mouth one last time with difficulty. He sounded like he was still threatening Bai Qinghua, but his tone was almost pleading: "Li Lingling... she has definitely transferred her feelings to me. Even if she's still getting counseling from you, I won't cut off contact with her... but I can help you..."

Bai Qinghua raised his hand to interrupt, having lost all interest in talking to the other party.

"The transference you've created is also a psychological problem, and what we have in abundance here are people who can solve psychological problems, especially transference problems."

As he spoke, Bai Qinghua tilted his head slightly. Liu Jiahang seemed to sense something, and he turned his head with difficulty, following Bai Qinghua's gaze to look at Nan Zhuren beside him.

The young consultant leaned back on the sofa, took a sip of tea, and showed an expression of enjoyment.

"Your skill level is indeed at the mid-level in the industry, but it's not enough for you to understand more advanced consulting."

“Don’t say that Li Lingling was forced to receive psychological intervention here by the hospital,” Bai Qinghua said calmly. “Even if she were just an ordinary visitor, we could still keep her here.”

Bai Qinghua pointed to the door: "We're done talking. You can leave now. I'll tell HR to settle your consulting fees for this month."

There was no "talk" at all; it was just Bai Qinghua's one-sided reprimand.

Liu Jiahang swallowed, as if he wanted to say something.

But he himself didn't know what else he could say.

So in the end, he could only stand up unsteadily.

He opened the door, and Bai Qinghua sent out a message at the same time. A gasp seemed to come from the office area.

It is foreseeable that the people who made these exclamations will later stir up more topics related to Liu Jiahang.

However, this was the last time Liu Jiahang himself appeared at the company.

……

Nan Zhuren closed the door, cutting off the noise from outside.

Liu Jiahang is a really bad person; he closes the door without even realizing it.

Then Nan Zhuren turned to Bai Qinghua and asked, "Teacher, are you really going to give me Li Lingling's case?"

After Nan Zhuren and Bai Qinghua made a phone call in the morning, the two focused on the follow-up consultation for Li Lingling, the visitor.

The mentor and student shared a similar view on this matter—Liu Jiahang was unimportant and could simply be expelled; the key issue was how to bring Li Lingling, who had already transferred her feelings and established a close relationship with Liu Jiahang, back on track.

In the current situation, what is needed is a counselor who can confidently take over the situation and even, to a certain extent, take over the client's transference, in order to stabilize Li Lingling's condition.

It seems that only Nan Zhuren could accomplish all of this.

However, Nan Zhuren also had something to say: "Teacher, if you came, you would definitely be more confident, right?"

Bai Qinghua's consulting skills are undoubtedly exceptional. As the company's boss and true pillar of strength, his purpose is precisely to provide a safety net in the face of unexpected events like the one we're dealing with now.

From a consulting perspective, having him take over Li Lingling's case is clearly a better choice than having Nan Zhuren. They can't have brought this to this point, and Bai Qinghua still wants to slack off, can he?
Bai Qinghua sighed and said, "The moment I heard you tell me about this situation, I called the hospital to get a quick look at Li Lingling's condition. All I can say is... her situation is very complicated."

As he spoke, Bai Qinghua told Nan Zhuren about what he had just learned.

Nan Zhuren's expression gradually changed.

He sighed along with Bai Qinghua: "Indeed, in that case... I am indeed more suitable."

Bai Qinghua then added, "Moreover, the most important thing in restarting the first consultation now is judgment and assessment. Analyzing the extent to which the trauma she may have suffered in the previous medical dispute has healed, and what stage her relationship with Liu Jiahang has reached."

Bai Qinghua gave Nan Zhuren a deep look: "From this 'analytical' perspective, your mind is faster than mine, young man."

This is a direct affirmation of Nan Zhuren's abilities.

Nan Zhuren readily smiled, clearly pleased with the compliment.

"Alright," Bai Qinghua reminded him, "The client will be here soon, you should go prepare for the consultation. You should have reviewed Liu Jiahang's previous consultation records, right? Are you confident?"

Nan Zhuren nodded, then shook his head: "Looking at the consultation records isn't enough; we still need to see the visitor in person."

Bai Qinghua sighed again: "This is going to be a tough battle."

……

Ding-dong-

Li Lingling stepped out of the elevator in flat shoes.

The receptionist smiled at her and gave her a very professional welcome; Li Lingling nodded slightly in return, giving a very socially appropriate response.

She has been coming for counseling for a long time, and even though she only comes once a week, she has already become familiar with the place.

But today is different.

The consulting assistant, who usually rushed to greet her upon seeing her, brought a young man with her today. He stammered, "Sister Li..."

Li Lingling nodded and looked at the young man beside her: "You told me that we were going to change therapists today, right? He's going to be my therapist's assistant from now on?"

Mo Kai extended his hand: "Just call me Xiao Mo. After this consultation, we can add each other..."

Li Lingling said expressionlessly, "Maybe there won't be a sequel."

The words were spoken very rudely.

Mo Kai was slightly taken aback, but remained calm. Although the visitor's reaction wasn't exactly mild, it was much better than the anger and shouting he had expected.

"Let me take you to today's consultation room first."

Mo Kai led the way, and Li Lingling followed.

The door opened, revealing Nan Zhuren sitting inside.

Li Lingling immediately began to scrutinize the young consultant sitting inside.

……

Nan Zhuren was also sizing up the visitors.

The visitor was a 26-year-old woman, tall, estimated to be around 1.7 meters tall.

She has a pretty face, wears light makeup, and her clothes are very fashionable.

Nan Zhuren had met the other person once before at the hospital. However, the scene was chaotic at the time, and the other person was wearing a nurse's uniform and was in a state of emotional instability.

Seeing you again today has completely changed my impression of you.

Judging by her appearance, to put it bluntly, she is more than qualified to be the receptionist for many large companies.

No wonder even a seasoned consultant like Liu Jiahang couldn't resist.

Upon entering, the visitor very naturally sat down in the opposite seat.

Then he continued to scan Nan Zhuren up and down.

After a long pause, the visitor asked curtly, "How old are you this year?"

Nan Zhuren spoke the truth.

The visitor couldn't help but chuckle after hearing this: "You're still a child, and you're already a counselor?"

Compared to her, Nan Zhuren was indeed a bit younger.

However, this was also part of Bai Qinghua's plan.

Although the visitors were very dissatisfied, their gazes toward Nan Zhuren softened—the reasons for this are self-evident.

The reason it is described as "relaxed" is because the emotions in the visitor's eyes are restrained.

It even carries a hint of "regret".

The visitor exclaimed again, "So young!"

Yes, Nan Zhuren is too young.

According to what Bai Qinghua learned from the hospital, the visitor in front of him seemed to have some confusion in his intimate relationships.

Her intimate relationships were with men in their thirties or even forties.

That's why Bai Qinghua said that it would be more suitable for Nan Zhuren to do the consulting than for him to do it himself.

They do need to take over the visitors' transference toward Liu Jiahang, but if possible, it's better to avoid the emergence of new and stronger transference.

Before Nan Zhuren could begin guiding the consultation, the client quickly added, "You changed my therapist today because you found out about my relationship with Lao Liu, right? I know about your profession; therapists aren't supposed to have private contact with clients, right?"

Nan Zhuren smiled and said, "Yes, that's one of the reasons."

The visitor sighed, "You don't need to worry about that. I was planning to talk to Lao Liu about it today anyway—"

Ok?
Nan Zhuren raised an eyebrow.

It seems something unexpected has happened.

The visitor shook his head: "When I first came for counseling, I felt that Lao Liu was very capable and knew a lot, especially about me. I wanted to see him more often, so I suggested that we go out to eat together; he refused at first, but he couldn't resist my constant suggestion and agreed."

"However, after spending more time with him, I realized that he was quite different from what I had imagined. He was nothing like the person I met during my first consultation."

“So even if you don’t change the person today, I’m still going to make things clear with Lao Liu.” The visitor said to Nan Zhuren, “As for the consultation… what happened at the hospital didn’t really affect me. I only came for consultations afterward to keep in touch with Lao Liu. Now that things are like this, I won’t do it anymore.”

(End of this chapter)