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

Chapter 603 How should these files be divided?
Hearing his apprentice's question.

Professor Ji took a deep breath: "Let's leave it at that for now."

This answer made Teacher Yijinjiao look suppressed: "Is that all? If it weren't for Chonghui and Weng... Pingting causing trouble on the bus, we would have made our decision by now."

Professor Ji nodded, then shook his head: "Let's focus on our own work first. Do you know how important this opportunity is?"

Then we saw Professor Ji's expression gradually become serious.

“In the past, there have been individuals or teams that have come to the disaster area to provide psychological assistance, but they have always been completely dependent on the National Health Commission or other organizations to carry out their work.”

"Never before have we been able to build our own organizational system like this."

At this point, Professor Ji took a deep breath: "This is a rare opportunity, we must seize it. We don't know when the next one will come."

"So let's focus on doing our own thing first!"

Upon hearing his mentor's words of advice, Teacher Yijinjiao's eyes also lit up with emotion.

Indeed, this might be a chance to get into textbooks!

In this situation, all grudges and resentments should be put aside for now!
"Hurry up and pack your bags, then get down to business."

Upon hearing Professor Ji's instructions, Teacher Yijinjiao quickly nodded in agreement.

"...Wait a minute." As if remembering something, Professor Ji suddenly called out to the students who were about to enter the room, "Among the students we brought this time, are there any who are seeking consultation?"

Teacher Yijinjiao was taken aback: "There is one who wants to do counseling. He has been interning at the school's psychological center and has already completed three training sessions on techniques."

Judging from their reactions, the student who can provide consultations must be a disciple under a formal agreement.

In theory, registered disciples shouldn't be able to participate in such a large project, but perhaps because the nature of this project is quite special and requires consulting talent, they were brought along.

“Let him do the consulting work too. Isn’t that why he came here?” Professor Ji said. “I guess other research groups have also assigned people to do consulting work. We can’t be left out, lest people gossip about us.”

Yi Jin Jiao was taken aback, seemingly surprised that his mentor was so open-minded today.

"Okay," he replied, and after confirming that his mentor had no further instructions, he turned and left.

However, after the students' footsteps completely disappeared.

Where no one could see, Professor Ji gritted her teeth little by little.

"What a pity... Weng Pingting, if it weren't for her meddling, the progress might have been even faster."

His voice was filled with suppressed anger.

"Consultation, psychological intervention? With so few people, how much can you do?!"

"What truly enables things to function effectively in a disaster-stricken area is an efficient organizational system!"

"Wasting manpower and resources on such trivial matters at a time like this is simply putting the cart before the horse!"

Professor Ji looked down into the corridor where Weng Pingting and the other two were no longer present: "By the time you've all worked yourselves to exhaustion, our organizational framework will be fully in place... We'll see then."

……

The mutual attacks between different schools of thought are a unique feature of academia and something one should not miss.

However, Nan Zhuren had no desire to indulge in this "delicious" food.

He immediately contacted the former camp leader and briefly reported Li Lingling's current situation, as well as suggestions for her future work.

The person in charge then fell into deep thought.

After three breaths, the person in charge looked up and asked Nan Zhuren, "Is Xiao Li in any danger to his life?"

Nan Zhuren denied it: "From what I can see now, no."

The person in charge breathed a sigh of relief, then asked tentatively, "I don't understand the specifics of your field, but I know some things can be very dangerous. So—she can't go back to the front lines now, right?"

Nan Zhuren knew what the other person was thinking, and seeing that the other person's face was as haggard as anyone else's, she expressed her understanding.

Non-professionals may not have a clear understanding of Li Lingling's situation, since mental illness is not like medical problems such as missing limbs that can be identified at a glance.

Moreover, many people outside are still fighting on despite minor injuries.

So Nan Zhuren calmly said, "There's nothing we can do. But that doesn't mean there's no hope of going back. So for now, we should proceed step by step and observe for a while longer."

Upon hearing this, the person in charge sighed, "What a pity, Xiao Li is really a very good comrade. All the doctors who have worked with her praise her."

Therefore, the person in charge will also attach great importance to it.

Nan Zhuren said solemnly, "I know she is indeed a very good medical worker, so I will do my best to help her."

With support from various quarters, the person in charge nodded at Nan Zhuren's serious face.

He then took out a stack of files and placed them on the table: "I need to ask you for help with some of these comrades as well."

Nan Zhuren reached out and took the stack of files without hesitation.

The people listed in these files will be the targets of his next intervention.

however.

"...Teacher Xiao Nan, what are you doing?"

Hearing the surprised voice of the person in charge, Nan Zhuren looked up.

……

At the same time, he heard a series of footsteps behind him.

"report!"

Looking back, I saw a man in his forties, covered in dirt and with dark skin, standing at the door with a group of men whose clothes were not very dirty.

"Captain Li...it's you! Come in quickly."

After receiving permission from the person in charge, the group filed in.

Nan Zhuren sized them up; the leader, Team Leader Li, must be one of the disaster relief workers here.

He brought with him members of the psychological support team who had been on the same bus as Nan Zhuren.

It seems the person in charge had made arrangements for these team members, so they had the staff bring them over.

"Captain Li, didn't I tell you to go and rest? How come... you've taken the young man's job again?" the person in charge asked.

"I'm not tired," Captain Li said with a smile. He looked around, pulled up a chair, and sat down away from his desk. "I had something to report, so I brought these experts and teachers along the way."

The person in charge shook his head with a troubled expression: "Then please wait a moment."

The person in charge turned to look at Nan Zhuren and the hand holding the stack of files, and laughed, "Teacher Nan, there are quite a few comrades here. If I dump them all on you, what would I become?"

“I don’t know much about your field, but I do know that you can’t do too much in one consultation, or there will be problems. And if something happens to you, Professor Bai and Teacher Weng will have a disagreement.”

The person in charge made a small joke, thinking that young people are energetic but lack a sense of proportion, and therefore wanted to ease the awkwardness.

As the person in charge finished speaking, the team members who came in with him all turned their attention to Nan Zhuren's hand.

Its eyes were green, like a wolf that hadn't eaten for days.

Nan Zhuren looked around at the group of people and found that they were all PhDs in their late twenties or young consultants in their early thirties.

The two senior consultants brought by Bai Qinghua are not included in this list.

After a moment's thought, Nan Zhuren understood.

Whether the teams here are doing research or practical work, whether it's for team diversity or a temporary exchange of benefits, they all bring at least one consultant. Because this truly is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

And as everyone just saw, that stack of case files.

Nowadays, experienced counselors are being called upon to improve the framework of the psychological assistance system, while those who lack the ability or qualifications to participate in that major project have naturally come to join the effort.

These resources are rare.

Just now on the bus, there was a big shot in charge.

But now that there was no one on top, the group went wild.

Nan Zhuren looked around at the group again, taking in the information flow from their micro-expressions, and began to analyze it.

It's alright, not too hostile—except for one person.

The man had heavy dark circles under his eyes. If I remember correctly, he used to work in Professor Ji's research group.

With this confirmation in his mind, Nan Zhuren slowly withdrew his hand from the file.

……

As Nan Zhuren looked at Teacher Houquan, Teacher Houquan was also looking at Nan Zhuren.

He looked at the excessively young face and breathed a sigh of relief; then he glanced outside the tent and, after confirming that Weng Pingting was not there, he finally let out the rest of his breath.

I chuckled to myself: Is this guy crazy? He actually wants to do all these consultations by himself?
They don't even consider whether they can eat it.

The person in charge first gestured for a group of consultants to sit down, and said with a smile, "Our colleagues have accumulated quite a few questions these days, and we'll have to trouble you all for help."

Despite the significant difference in social status, speaking eloquently is the most basic skill.

The group of consultants quickly became polite.

"We also hope that all teachers can get back to work as soon as possible. After all, we can wait, but our comrades can't. On the one hand, they are suffering, and on the other hand, there is a shortage of people on the front line. If possible, we hope that the teachers can conduct an evaluation of them as soon as possible."

"No problem, let them go back. After all, these comrades are also in high spirits and eager to return to the front."

"As for the problematic ones, let's see how far we can resolve them, ensuring the physical and mental health of our comrades and preventing any long-term effects."

These words elicited another round of polite exchanges.

The counselors were naturally eager to get started as soon as possible.

Now, there is a problem—

"How to divide?"

The group of counselors slowly looked at each other.

Immediately afterwards, shouts and cries rang out one after another.

"I have a national level-two consultant certificate..."

"Who here doesn't have this certificate? Besides, this certificate has been cancelled, what kind of nonsense is this!"

"Excuse me, everyone, I'm a PhD student from Beidu University..."

"I'm still from Northwestern University, the one in the US!"

"I studied under Professor Qian Guangfu. You must have read my mentor's books and papers, right? I..."

The proliferation of factions, each refusing to submit to the others, is a unique characteristic that Chinese psychology inevitably faces.

The person in charge had a headache when he saw this, but the corners of his mouth slowly curled up.

He was happy to see his subordinates showing fighting spirit.

After waiting for a while, the person in charge couldn't help but extend his hand and say, "Dear teachers, dear teachers!"

The scene fell silent immediately, with everyone staring intently at the person in charge.

“Everyone has seen these files before, so they should all know about these comrades’ problems.”

"How about we do a simple categorization based on each teacher's area of ​​expertise first? Once we've categorized them, we can discuss the rest?"

With the host having spoken, the consultants naturally had no other opinions.

They exchanged glances, about to simultaneously reach for the stack of files to make their final decision—

You are very tired.

Suddenly, a sound came from inside the tent.

It is Nan Zhuren.

He remained quiet throughout the argument.

When he spoke up, his target was not the consultants or the person in charge present.

Instead, it was Captain Li who had been sitting upright to the side since he came in.

In fact, from the moment Nan Zhuren took his hand away from the file, his eyes were fixed on Captain Li.

"...Is this teacher talking to me?" Captain Li took a breath to come to his senses, blinking as if to confirm.

He then laughed and said, "Who isn't tired here? I'm considered lucky..."

His tone was relatively mild, indicating that he knew these experts and teachers were there to help.

“No, you’re exhausted. You’re nearing your limit. If you don’t rest, you’re about to collapse.” Nan Zhuren didn’t back down despite the other person’s softened tone.

Instead, it pushed straight back.

Captain Li paused twice, then his expression gradually turned grim.

The person in charge blinked, and their expression began to turn serious.

The other counselors exchanged glances, wondering what was going on.

What is this person doing?
Then Nan Zhuren continued, "Your eyes are sunken, your eye circles are dark, and your skin is starting to turn yellow. These are all signs of prolonged lack of rest, and you may even have nutritional imbalances."

"You sit down the moment you enter the tent, which is actually a subconscious way of giving yourself a chance to rest. You know that if you stay still for a long time, you might collapse."

"Even if you are sitting right now, the muscles in your fingers and legs are trembling slightly, which means that you have already overworked yourself."

The counselors looked at Nan Zhuren with even stranger expressions.

They can see through these things.

But no one would say it out loud at this time.

Team Leader Li took a deep breath, managing to suppress his temper, and smiled, "Thank you for your concern, teacher, but..."

Nan Zhuren interrupted, saying, "Besides that, your eyes are bloodshot, and your pupils were slightly dilated even when you were talking to the leader. This means that you only focused part of your attention on the conversation, and the rest was probably on staying awake."

"At the same time, your reaction time is slower than normal. When I was talking to you just now, your reaction was very slow, and your pupils focused much slower than normal."

Okay, now we're getting to the point.

But not much.

The black-circle teacher in Professor Ji's group almost burst out laughing.

Is this person trying to demonstrate their consulting skills on the spot? But this isn't psychological counseling; they're more likely to get beaten up and lose points with the person in charge.

(End of this chapter)