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

Chapter 88: This [charm] really can't be increased any further.

This is the significant constraint that commercial psychological counseling places on traditional psychological counseling.

money.

This is evident in Shen Bing, and even in other self-taught consultants.

After all, running a company requires making a living.

For counselors like Nan Zhuren and Weng Pingting, who are professionally trained in psychology, there are things more important than making money.

But can we say that Howard's idea was completely wrong?

also can not.

Although Weng Pingting currently prioritizes visitors, if she were to actually take on the role of boss, she might have to start considering business considerations.

Therefore, even though he was being reprimanded, Nan Zhuren thought about it and decided that it was better not to confront his boss directly for the time being.

So Nan Zhuren downplayed the issue, saying, "This visitor is very keen to renew her contract, but her problems are indeed not fully resolved."

Nan Zhuren wasn't lying—Chen Ting did indeed intend to renew her contract, but Nan Zhuren didn't want to take it on; and psychological problems are basically incurable, the rest can only be faced by the client strengthening themselves.

"However, her own financial situation wasn't enough to support long-term renewals, and her parents had many concerns about psychological counseling, so..."

Nan Zhuren shrugged, indicating that he had done the best he could.

—My attitude is correct; I'm on the same side as you, the boss, but the objective circumstances simply don't allow it.

This is Heaven's will to destroy me, not my fault in battle.

Howard seemed thoughtful and accepted the explanation: "It seems we've been looking at the problem from the wrong angle. Let Shen Bing contact the visitors' parents more often."

Okay, then I wish you good luck, little soldier.

At this moment, Howard seemed to just notice Nan Zhuren's condition: "Why are you still standing? Sit down."

Nan Zhuren forced a smile, finally ending his previous posture of giving a report or even making a self-criticism.

Howard continued to inquire, immediately focusing on performance: "Which of your recent cases have a chance of contract renewal?"

Nan Zhuren thought for a moment: "The bar owner, Mr. Huang."

To be honest, perhaps because he's naive and rich, Boss Huang has started treating Nan Zhuren like a form of "regular psychological maintenance," coming to chat with him every ten days or so and getting scolded.

Nan Zhuren himself never expected that his most stable client would be him.

As for other visitors, Nan Zhuren had a similar attitude to Chen Ting—once the problems were mostly resolved, she would teach them corresponding self-help methods to help them break free from psychological counseling.

Even with Mr. Huang, Nan Zhuren had made a similar statement beforehand, but Mr. Huang's determination to continue consulting was exceptionally strong. Nan Zhuren simply saw that the other party didn't have any deep psychological problems and simply wanted to pay someone who kept their mouth shut to confide in—why not make money off that?

However, these are the truths that cannot be told to Howard.

Howard's attitude made Nan Zhuren somewhat uneasy.

Nan Zhuren selectively presented the facts of his case to Howard.

Howard fell into thought.

"Simply put, is that bar owner the only one who's consistently renewing his subscription?"

"Correct."

"What question did he initially come to you for advice about?"

“It’s an emotional problem,” Nan Zhuren said, rattling off a list of familiar issues. “His girlfriend wanted to break up with him and came to me for advice on how to win her back, but actually his problem is a deeper career crisis…”

However, Howard did not listen to the second half of Nan Zhuren's words.

He just stood there smoking, lost in thought: "Emotional issues, so that's how it is..." Suddenly, as if struck by a revelation, he looked up and said, "I have an idea. Xiao Nan, how about we do this from now on..."

"Jingle Bell--"

The noise interrupted Howard's words.

When Howard saw Nan Zhuren take out his phone and turn off the alarm he had set, his expression immediately turned displeased.

Why are employees so insensible when their boss talks to them?
Nan Zhuren spoke first: "Boss, I have a consultation later, and I set this alarm to remind me of the time."

Howard was taken aback, suppressing his displeasure: "How long is 'a while'?"

"Ten minutes later, but the visitor might arrive first, I need to go check the situation first."

Customers are always the most important.

Now the boss couldn't voice any of his thoughts, no matter how many he wanted to say.

Howard could only wave his hand and say, "Go on, I have something to tell you after you finish this consultation."

Nan Zhuren responded.

……

A series of "clack clack clack" sounds of high heels hitting the floor rang out.

Then, with a "click," the door to the consultation room opened.

Nan Zhuren, who was looking at the visitor's information and organizing her consultation ideas, looked up when she heard the voice.

The visitor was a 24-year-old woman with a good appearance.

She is tall and has a well-proportioned figure; her curves show signs of fitness training.

Whether she dressed up specially or came from another occasion on short notice, the visitor wore a form-fitting low-cut sleeveless bodycon dress, black stockings, and glamorous makeup.

Judging from her attire and appearance, she radiates a dazzling aura.

I am only mentally exhausted.

Upon seeing Nan Zhuren's face clearly, the visitor's fatigue vanished for a moment, replaced by a bright and alert expression, as if refreshed and invigorated.

"Hello." Nan Zhuren began the conversation with standard consultant etiquette, pointing to the sofa next to him, "Please sit down."

Besides the single sofa where Nan Zhuren is currently sitting, there is another single sofa facing Nan Zhuren in the consultation room, and a double sofa right next to Nan Zhuren.

The visitor sat down in the middle of the two-seater sofa, head down, seemingly gathering his emotions.

"I am your consultant for today. You can call me 'Teacher Nan'," Nan Zhuren began his usual self-introduction.

"How old is Professor Nan this year?" The visitor sat down and asked the first question after looking at Nan Zhuren's face for a while.

Nan Zhuren smiled: "24."

He observed the visitors' reactions.

Nan Zhuren's age is his biggest disadvantage in providing consultations.

Just as people prefer to see experienced traditional Chinese medicine doctors, when seeking counselors, they tend to look for more mature counselors, believing that counselors with rich life experience can give them more objective life advice.

During this period of work, there were many instances where visitors would turn around and leave upon seeing Nan Zhuren's young face, or would stay for a while after seeing his face but turn around and leave again after hearing his age.

Nan Zhuren didn't know what to say, because the age requirement was understandable and completely reasonable.

(End of this chapter)