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

Chapter 46 (Please continue reading) Is there something wrong with Nan Zhuren?
Nan Zhuren remained expressionless, displaying a surprised expression with the speed and social reflexes expected.

At the same time, I used this time to quickly search my memories.

I remembered.

"Senior brother," he replied to the student with small eyes.

He then turned to look at the big-nosed student, "Junior brother."

"haven't seen you for a long time."

In most schools, students who enroll later address those who enroll earlier as "senior" or "senior" as a sign of politeness.

During graduate studies, if students join the same professor's research group, the relationships between them become closer than those outside the research group.

At this time, a more classical form of address is usually used, such as "senior brother" or "senior sister," which is both polite and shows closeness.

The two students, one with small eyes and the other with a big nose, were fellow students who had studied under the same great director as Nan Zhuren.

Nan Zhuren looked at the big-nosed man: "You're in graduate school? I remember you were a senior when I left."

The man with the big nose nodded somewhat awkwardly.

The man with small eyes exclaimed, "It's been so long!"

Nan Zhuren nodded: "Indeed."

The three of them began exchanging pleasantries.

The bearded man stood to one side, watching them exchange pleasantries, his brows furrowing slightly.

He looked at Nan Zhuren—didn't this pretty boy say he didn't know these two students before? How come he's suddenly all smiles and friendly now?
Were you just making things up to appease me before?
The bearded man thought about it, then shook his head and dismissed the idea.

Since that exchange meeting, having been selected as lecture assistants together, Bearded Man and Nan Zhuren had many more opportunities to communicate at work, and over time, they became familiar with each other.

Although he lost face at the exchange meeting, after realizing what had happened, the bearded man also realized that he had been tricked in order to trick Nan Zhuren, only to be tricked in return.

As a psychological counselor, the bearded man was skilled at correcting irrational beliefs. With Weng Pingting mediating from time to time, he and Nan Zhuren were more than just "friends" than ordinary colleagues.

That's why the bearded man noticed something was off about Nan Zhuren.

"At first, he said he didn't know me, but after we met, he said 'long time no see' and started exchanging pleasantries."

"And didn't he hesitate for a moment before exchanging pleasantries?"

With the sensitivity of a psychologist, the bearded man began to recall the rumors about Nan Zhuren.

A young man with exceptional talent who lost his brilliance due to an accident.

"Could it be..."

A hypothesis emerged.

The bearded man's gaze towards Nan Zhuren subtly changed.

They even began to show sympathy.

……

"Senior brother, were you and Nan Zhuren on good terms back then?"

After sitting down again, the big-nosed boy asked the small-eyed boy curiously.

When Nan Zhuren was expelled, Big Nose was still an undergraduate student and didn't have much interaction with the other members of his supervisor's project team, so he didn't know much about many things.

"A relationship? Basically no relationship. We only see each other a few times a month, and even when we do meet, it's hard to talk." "Oh." Big Nose seemed to understand but not quite.

"If I really have to say something..."

The small-eyed man said slowly, "After he was fired, all his project resources and visitors were handed over to me."

Big Nose sensed that something was off.

No?

This sounds like it's very relevant!
He couldn't help but ask, "Then, senior brother, what is our purpose now?"

The man with the small eyes pointed to the school leaders sitting behind him: "Don't let Nan Zhuren do anything good during the lecture. When it's his turn to speak, try to ask him some tricky questions."

Since the main speaker brought an assistant, it means that he will not only give the presentation himself, but will also set aside about half an hour for the assistant.

Whether they share their experiences as non-experts or exchange ideas as peers, they will all have some screen time, which serves as both training and a reward.

It's also convenient for taking photos.

This is why bearded consultants are so eager to attend lectures: they can practice, gain exposure, build experience, and expand their network.

“But senior, is it really necessary for us to do this?” Big Nose objected. “There are so many teachers and leaders watching.”

"We didn't know why he came back before, but now that we know he's just back to give a lecture, why not just let him finish and leave?"

Hearing Big Nose's words, Small Eyes snorted coldly.

"Do you think these experts just give lectures and that's all?"

As a senior master's student, he explained the inside story: "Expert lectures are just one purpose. Believe it or not, most of the students who come to listen are just there to rack up practical points; hardly anyone actually listens. So why does the school bother to invite experts?"

The junior brother blinked: "Why?"

"Because the leaders and teachers need the experts to come in person 'under the guise of a lecture,' the important thing is not the lecture itself—but the exchange between the experts and the college after the lecture, especially for experts and institutions visiting for the first time—you'll see, the college will definitely set up some joint projects or internship programs afterward. The lecture is just the beginning, there will be many more to come."

“If things don’t go well, Nan Zhuren might be able to use this opportunity to return to our college, or even our research group, under a different identity… and then things will become very difficult.”

Upon hearing this, the big-nosed student's eyes widened in terror: "So, for such an important lecture, we're supposed to be making dirty tricks?"

The senior student with small eyes scolded in a low voice: "Is this a place where we students can do 'tricks'? But we can do 'normal actions' and then use 'normal actions' to achieve our goals."

"The Q&A session after the lecture is a routine procedure. We just need to find a loophole in Nan Zhuren's argument, or even without a loophole, we can use the most cutting-edge research and knowledge to leave him speechless. That way, even if the experts behind him don't lose points with him, the school leaders won't give him another chance to come back."

Big Nose hesitated: "Nan Zhuren was very capable back then, wasn't he? The teacher praised him several times, saying he was the best among us."

With a confident look in his small eyes, he comforted her, "Once psychology students leave universities and laboratories, it's very difficult for them to improve their skills. Nan Zhuren has been gone for almost a year, while I've been studying all along. The person I am now is not the person I was before."

“…Senior Brother.”

"What, you don't have confidence in me?"

"No, I'm wondering if it's really necessary?"

The small-eyed man's gaze was deep: "You don't understand, Nan Zhuren has an absolute reason why he can't come back."

“…Senior Brother.”

"anymore question?"

"No, I always feel like Nan Zhuren is watching us. Did he sense something?"

(End of this chapter)