Who would study psychology unless they had some issues?!

Nan Zhubin used nearly all language-related calming techniques to finally invite the middle-aged couple to leave.

Subsequently, a boy who looked like a high school student walked in with his head down.

He was the true visitor for Nan Zhubin's consultation this time.

After brief contact with the boy's parents, Nan Zhubin subconsciously adopted a Humanism stance toward the visitor.

Then he saw the visitor glance up at him before quickly lowering his head, his ears gradually turning red.

Nan Zhubin: "..."

...

In the reception area's lounge, a man wrapped entirely in clothing sat in the corner closest to the air conditioner, breathing a sigh of relief.

The summer heat made sweat pour like rain, causing his short sleeves and the outer sunscreen clothing to stick together, with hair pressed beneath the baseball cap turning into strands.

After scanning around to confirm no others were present, he picked up the water cup before him and gulped it down like a buffalo.

With a "click," the couple who had just sent their son into the consultation room noisily entered the lounge.

The sudden disruption of the quiet environment made the man pause his drinking.

He quickly set down the cup and pulled up his mask.

He took a deep look at the couple, listening to their conversation about their son.

As the couple seemed inclined to shift their gaze toward him, he quickly turned away, leaving just his back to the middle-aged couple.

With his forehead facing the air conditioner's cool breeze and his back enduring the scrutiny of strangers' eyes, the man wondered whether he should be relieved or hold his breath.

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16:25, Nan Zhubin rubbed his forehead.

Mo Kai reported the latest progress to him.

"The first visitor this afternoon doesn't seem interested in renewing; the second inquired about prices, seems hesitant, and afterward mentioned online communication; the third seems keen on renewal. Teacher Nan, should we proceed?"

Nan Zhubin recalled and replied, "The first one simply sought affirmation; I've provided adequate emotional value, so it's reasonable not to renew. As for the second... let's skip. Her situation is similar to the first visitor, claiming to seek advice but really seeking affirmation. If she renews, we can transfer her to another consultant..."

Nearby, ears seemed to perk up, and eyes began to shine.

"As for the third one..."

Nan Zhubin reflected: "There is a tendency towards high risk, though the danger doesn't originate from the visitor himself..."

After contemplating for a moment.

"Let's proceed." Nan Zhubin nodded, deciding to take on the third visitor. The visitor does have consultation needs, despite them differing from what his parents envisioned.

With Nan Zhubin's capability, he can avoid risks while providing the necessary help to the visitor.

Mo Kai noted down Nan Zhubin's instructions like invaluable treasure. With Nan Zhubin's judgment on the visitors, Mo Kai could maintain better direction during online interactions with the visitors.

Simultaneously, Nan Zhubin's words formed Mo Kai's basic impression of the visitor; bringing this impression to look at the conceptualized case materials Nan Zhubin organized, learning efficiency significantly increased.

Work and learning occurred simultaneously.

Mo Kai sensed the envious gazes from other assistants; generally, consultants do not interact so much with their assistants.

"By the way, Senior Brother," Mo Kai suddenly said, "Nan Zhihao has arrived."

Nan Zhubin's eyes lit up: "Just arrived?"

Mo Kai shook his head: "He came early, shortly after the previous consultation started, and has been waiting quite a while."

Saying this, Mo Kai seemed to mumble to himself or ask Nan Zhubin, wondering: "He clearly mentioned having classes in the afternoon; even if he came, he'd likely be late, but instead, he arrived much earlier."

"Could it be that he skipped classes for the consultation? His willingness to consult is really strong."

Nan Zhubin neither nodded nor shook his head; he simply recalled the issues presented by the visitor during the initial consultation and the following unexpected encounter.

During the first consultation, the visitor, Nan Zhihao, exhibited a strong avoidant style of social tendency, appearing to have experienced some traumatic destructive event, causing symptoms of memory flashbacks along with concurrent social anxiety disorder and even phobia.

Combining this with the encounter at the courthouse...

"The visitor arriving early could be due to skipping classes, or it might be because he didn't have classes in the afternoon. The previous 'having classes' might have been his pretense to test the consultant."

Nan Zhubin answered Mo Kai's question first: "But this, in turn, signifies strong consultation willingness from the visitor."

Mo Kai seemed puzzled: "Creating excuses to test the consultant, procrastinating the consultation, instead indicates strong willingness to consult?"

Nan Zhubin nodded, then shook his head: "Fabricating excuses isn't to reject consultation... nevertheless, avoidant style visits are like this."

After speaking, Nan Zhubin surveyed his desk, picked up a decorative hourglass, and instructed Mo Kai:

"Later, don't bring two cups of water; get one cup of coffee and one cup of water."

"Senior Brother, you suddenly feel like drinking coffee?" Mo Kai wondered.

"No, this is prepared for the visitor," Nan Zhubin said.

Consultant began organizing the consultation plan mentally.

...

Five minutes later.

Nan Zhubin sat inside the consultation room, thought for a moment, then reached out to press his temple.

Emotion Rebalancing.

Adjusted his state to the most rational state.

Knock knock knock——

"Come in."

The customary dialogue.

Nan Zhubin observed Nan Zhihao, a familiar overall outfit; though the style had changed, it still wrapped him nearly completely tight.

This wasn't a good signal. Nan Zhubin needed to find a subtle opportunity for the visitor to remove this physical defense.

Contemplating this in mind, Nan Zhubin's expression didn't change, and he commenced the second consultation's habitual opening remarks.

"I'm glad to see you here again."

Note, such words should only be used during the second or third consultation in the early-middle stages—using it during the first consultation will sound harsh, as seeing anyone in a psychological consultation room should not bring "happiness"; moreover, the later visits aim to become independent from consultation, and such recurrent appearance from the visitor becomes a bad signal, giving "happiness" for their arrival turns into wrong reinforcement.

"Seems like after a week's reflection, you've decided to confront your issues. This is a significant breakthrough." Nan Zhubin offered Positive Attention.

Nan Zhihao nodded, proactively mentioning: "The other day, we bumped into Teacher Nan and you at the courthouse."

The visitor seemed to care greatly about the encounter?

Nan Zhubin noticed this point.