The game's heroine has come true? The aloof school beauty is in tears.

"Is this the house you were allocated in Nanjiang?"

"Bought."

"I forgot he was a rich man."

Lu Yuan chuckled and scratched his head a couple of times before sitting down on the sofa somewhat awkwardly.

He arrived at Xu Zhixiao's clinic as promised.

Upon arrival, they discovered that this was actually Xu Zhixiao's home.

"You look a little nervous."

Xu Zhixiao was quite casual, coming out in her bathrobe and lazily sitting on the sofa with her legs crossed.

She had never seen Lu Yuan nervous.

"I invited you to my home so that you could relax."

"I'm quite relaxed."

"With his hands behind his back, he looks like a primary school student waiting for an answer to a question."

Lu Yuan did not rush to respond to Xu Zhixiao's remarks.

It wasn't just Xu Zhixiao who felt something different about him.

He also noticed that Xu Zhixiao seemed a little different.

My impression of Xu Zhixiao is actually closer to that of a "primary school student waiting for answers to questions".

Although she looks like her mother, she is old enough to be a mother herself.

However, they are very conservative and restrained in their behavior, still like a child who is always afraid of being scolded by his parents.

At the very least, she would never do something like receiving guests in her bathrobe; even her demeanor and movements would be somewhat different.

"After leaving their parents, they really do grow up at lightning speed."

Lu Yuan attributed all of this to the changes that occurred after Xu Zhixiao left her family and came to Nanjiang to work independently.

But Xu Zhixiao doesn't think so.

"You'll grow up at lightning speed after you get married."

That's how people communicate.

Xu Zhixiao felt that she was stating the facts.

Lu Yuan, however, felt there was a hidden meaning in her words, and he explained:

"I helped you with the marriage, so you can't blame me for it."

"What's the rush? I didn't blame you." Xu Zhixiao said subconsciously, "This is actually a good thing. My parents won't pressure me to get married anymore, and I can be free..."

"Wait a minute." Lu Yuan looked at her suspiciously, tilting his head. "But your parents don't even know me."

Xu Zhixiao knew she had said too much the moment she opened her mouth.

Too many words will be lost.

But she didn't hesitate; instead, she quickly continued with the next sentence:

She said, "How could my parents not recognize you?"

"I went to your house and asked."

"That's probably because he's angry with you," Xu Zhixiao explained with a smile. He even added, "Suppose you have a daughter in the future, and your son-in-law runs away after the wedding, wouldn't you be angry?"

This explanation makes sense.

But Lu Yuan still had some doubts.

Based on his understanding of Lao Xu, his reaction after getting angry shouldn't be to pretend not to know him, but rather to react violently.

Could it be the effect of the game?

After I finish the game, other people's memories of me will gradually weaken, and vice versa.

If you can't figure it out, then don't think about it.

He continued, "So how should our treatment continue? Medication? Surgery? Or...?"

"We will use some medications that increase neurotransmitters, but these are all supplementary," Xu Zhixiao said patiently in a low voice. "For specific details, you can refer to the treatment of mental patients in psychiatric hospitals, which mostly involves establishing a completely new behavioral system through periodic behavioral guidance."

"Isn't there a faster way?"

"Yes, you can have your prefrontal cortex removed, but that will make you an idiot."

"Let's take it slow then."

Lu Yuan roughly understood what it meant.

Just like in the movies, take your medication regularly, get some psychological counseling, and then go for a run on the playground to get some sunshine.

"If you're all ready, then I'll begin."

Xu Zhixiao drew the curtains and turned on an ambient light.

A dimly lit environment can effectively reduce the alertness of the nerves.

She picked up a small notebook, seemingly taking notes:

"Please describe your current perspective on your life."

"Playing video games."

The journey was straightforward and without any hesitation.

His life now consists of playing video games.

The people who are closest to me in my life are those from games.

Everything we're doing right now is in order to unlock the fourth simulation game.

This is just playing video games.

"Playing video games should be relaxing."

"I disagree." Lu Yuan waved his fist to express his opinion on the game: "From the moment the match starts, you have to take it seriously! Only those who are determined to win deserve to defeat their opponents."

"So when you were doing matchmaking, you were just playing a video game?"

"Of course."

"So this also explains why you were completely different back then compared to how you are now?"

"What's the difference?"

"You are feeling uneasy, nervous, and anxious right now, but in the game, you are confident and powerful."

"Take a break when you're tired of playing."

"Then take a good rest."

Xu Zhixiao waved to Lu Yuan, gesturing for him to sit opposite her.

"Lie on my lap."

"What are you doing?"

"It's obvious, hypnosis."

"Is today's treatment over?"

"Okay, you should get a good night's sleep now."

Xu Zhixiao lit incense and gestured for Lu Yuan to lie on her lap.

Then the hypnosis began.

Hypnosis isn't as magical as you might imagine.

Xu Zhixiao adjusted the lighting to a soft, warm tone, drew the blackout curtains most of the way, and left only a low-brightness floor lamp on.

Lu Yuan lay on her soft lap, covered with a thin blanket.

Spread your legs naturally apart and place your hands lightly on your sides.

Xu Zhixiao softened her voice and began her slow, steady guidance:

"Now, please close your eyes gently. Don't force yourself to empty your mind. Allow all distracting thoughts to drift away naturally. Take three deep breaths: inhale for four seconds, letting your chest and abdomen expand together; hold your breath for two seconds; and slowly exhale for six seconds, expelling all the tension from your shoulders, back, and brow."

Take the first deep breath to release the fatigue accumulated in your shoulders; take the second deep breath to relax your furrowed brow and stiff jaw; take the third deep breath to let your back sink completely into the cushion.

Next, I will start from your toes and gradually help you relax your whole body.

Feel the weight of your feet; the tense muscles in your soles slowly soften, and a warm, relaxing sensation flows upwards from your ankles; relax your calves, and the soreness gradually dissipates; your knees and thighs gradually sink down, feeling heavy yet secure...

In Xu Zhixiao's voice.

Lu Yuan's breathing gradually became heavy.

Xu Zhixiao calmly lowered her head and gazed at Lu Yuan's face.

He let out a long sigh.

Just then, her phone suddenly vibrated.

It was a call from Xu's father.

She quickly hung up and then opened WeChat to explain that she was working.

Xu's father only replied with one sentence:

"Ah Xiao, how much longer are you going to pretend? I really can't help but slap that kid twice across the face."