Chapter 3, A Certain Illness

I threw the pillow down, glanced at the two women on the bed who had no discernible sleeping posture, shook my head, and said: "Call those men who drool at the sight of you to come and take a look at your beautiful and elegant sleeping postures!"

I held the cup that Zhou Yang handed to me, unsure of what kind of emotion I was feeling. These matters are so ordinary. Is hypocrisy really that difficult to understand? Zhuo Yifan, he just doesn't get it

That won't do. If it is Yuan Ye, you must invite him in. This is a rare depiction of the imperial concubine after her bath; it would be a pity not to let him see it

When I arrived at the clinic, Qian had already arrived and prepared a cup of coffee for me

I had just climbed to the third floor when I heard the sound of Mr. Qian starting the car

When Zhuo Yifan fell asleep, I became invigorated instead

"If you're going to come back, then just come back! Why shout so loudly?"

The matter of dining has been settled just like that

Because I often find it difficult to understand what he is thinking, what he desires the most, and what he needs the most, I cannot be certain of any of it

Mr. Qian is, on one hand, boasting to me, while on the other hand, subtly suggesting that I should not like such a sick child, as there are far too many people who are much better than this sick child

"Treating illness! It is treating illness! Now I am his doctor! I don't want to think about that anymore, why do you keep bringing it up? Do you have to make me unable to forget you to be happy? Treat him, starting with changing his environment, do you understand?" After saying this, I took another big gulp of coffee.

I inhaled sharply, yet my face displayed a look of disdain

I want to slap her twice

Fu Qing turned around and asked me what the matter was

I got into the car without saying a word and said to go back

Mr. Qian looked at me in confusion, his face filled with pain, and said: "Can we not aspire for something greater? Can we not take a broader view and care for the entire forest? Can we not find someone slightly more normal to talk about love and relationships?"

At that moment, two men passed by me and went downstairs

Upon seeing me return, Fuqing sat up, her eyes immediately sparkling with life again, just like before, exuding that fearless demeanor. She said, "How could I be seriously injured? I haven't even bled! I am a battle-hardened veteran; what is this little situation?"

I do not know how long I had my eyes open, whether I had fallen asleep or not, but in a daze, I heard my phone ring. I suddenly sat up, opened the text message, and saw the three characters "Zhuo Yifan," which filled my heart with joy

Mr. Qian glanced at me, and that look was profound and full of meaning. However, regardless of its significance, I do not wish to ponder it further. I am now inexplicably excited about the imminent meeting with Zhuo Yifan

I stand between these two feelings of both reality and illusion, unsure of who I am

Zhou Yang's gaze made me realize that I had misspoken. So, I quickly corrected myself: "I meant to say, how much money did it cost you to open this clinic? I also have a clinic, which is smaller than yours, and it cost me quite a bit!"

Is it really that difficult

Li Xue was originally a frail woman, and among the three of us, she is the softest. She cannot be compared to anyone in terms of ruthlessness or wickedness; she is quite single-minded, having followed that man who has a wife until now. Fortunately, the house belongs to Li Xue; otherwise, she would have ended up like Fu Qing. It seems that Li Xue's man still has a bit of conscience.

On the day of the payment, she dressed particularly beautifully, with a very light makeup that exuded a different charm than usual. When I saw her stand next to Yuan Ye and that look in her eyes, I knew this girl had fallen in love.

Of course it is true, I saw you busy moving and haven't had the chance to tell you yet

Fu Qing and Li Xue are still asleep, and I started cleaning the room and preparing breakfast by myself. The long-silent kitchen came to life as I cooked a large pot of porridge

I let out a sound to indicate my understanding, but I always wanted to say something to show that I am not completely ignorant. After some thought, I said: "Just because he cannot be hypnotized at this moment does not mean he can never be hypnotized; perhaps there will come a time when he can be hypnotized."

I closed the door and did not speak

I turned around and left, going to the clinic without a word or a question

Mr. Qian suddenly turned his face towards me, looking at me with a worried expression, and said: "Are you alright? Why are you speaking in such an emotional tone?"

I see the matter of text messages as extremely ambiguous, yes, ambiguous, that's the taste!

Please bring him to the playground to meet me later! Don't say that you are bringing him to meet me, just say that you want to chat with him. Don't mention me, absolutely don't mention me, I feel like it would seem like I have some kind of feelings towards him if you do. Actually, I'm worried that he won't come out as soon as he hears my name. In front of Mr. Qian, I still want to put on a little act.

However, the delivery really arrived half an hour later

Zhou Yang smiled gently with her lips pressed together and said, "It's not much; money is a trivial matter. What is important is what we do."

Don't feel too good! I have never said that I like you. Why do you have such absurd thoughts? I just want to tell you that I am now a psychologist and I can treat you if you want. Your lousy doctor doesn't seem to be working, so you should change to a new one!

I stopped and snorted, saying: "Don't think that just because you can see what others are thinking makes you remarkable. That is not a skill; who likes whom is something that cannot be hidden. It is not surprising that you can see it! Now I have also noticed something; even if that wretched girl is not your girlfriend, she is still inextricably linked to you!"

I pointed at the payment and said with a smile, "Come a little closer, come a little closer, show a bit more, if you show a bit more, I will tell you whether it is like this or not"

During the meal, I began to ask Zhuo Yifan about his psychologist. While I was speaking to him, Qian Zong would occasionally glance at me. I knew what he wanted to say. He felt that I had ulterior motives.

The text messages with Zhuo Yifan continued until dawn, to the point where Zhuo Yifan said he was tired and wanted to sleep, which filled me with joy. We talked about some irrelevant topics, as well as some rather dull ones. I suggested that he move out, as changing his environment is what he needs most at the moment. Then we began to discuss this topic of moving out.

I hurriedly ran home, feeling that something had happened.

Mr. Qian glanced outside the car and did not answer my question, saying: "It's really a nightmare with the books, this cursed weather, it's raining. I was just thinking of taking you somewhere to see the stars, but that's not possible now. How about we go to Houhai instead?"

I cannot cure Zhuo Yifan. I stopped charging three years ago. I did not believe that I could not cure him, but now I feel that I cannot. Perhaps it would be better for him to see another doctor. Perhaps you can cure him. It is precisely because Zhou Yang said he could not cure Zhuo Yifan that I believed him. A true doctor knows who they can cure and who they cannot. Someone like me only claims that anyone can be cured.

What kind of joke is this? I am the doctor and he is the patient, and that is all there is to it

Zhou Yang glanced at me, then put the notebook back, saying: "I have many patients, and I only took the notebook to make you believe that what I am saying is all true, all facts about Zhuo Yifan, and not someone else's matters being attributed to Zhuo Yifan." Zhou Yang seemed a bit agitated, looking at me, and said: "You like him, don't you?"

I am well aware of my own situation, but what I want to know now is the situation of Zhuo Yifan. Although I have not spoken much with Zhou Yang, I feel an unusual familiarity, as if it is only natural for me to make all sorts of unreasonable demands in front of him

At this time of year, one would usually be able to smell the aroma of food, but today it is raining, a light rain, yet sufficient to stir up the musty scent from the soil and the dust from the cement floor, mingling together, much like life itself

I checked the time, it is 3:30 in the morning

Zhou Yang looked at me in surprise, and it was then that I noticed his demeanor and gaze. At 28 years old? It is hard to imagine, as the aura and expression he conveyed suggested that he was already 38 years old

I clenched my fist and said, "Alright, I'll take the fake ones too. Whatever money I can get is better than nothing. I have no grudge against the Renminbi!"

Oh no! It's bleeding! Even Fu Qing came over to take a look. I told you long ago to exercise your body, I knew this day would come. Men are all the same, and you still naively talk about love! Bah! Love has gone to paradise to enjoy itself, leaving humanity in hell to search for it, all fools, a bunch of fools

Fu Qing smiled as she placed a translucent green jade ring on my right thumb, and after putting it on, she proudly said: "It looks really beautiful, it truly suits your hand"

I cannot help but feel a sense of regret; how can the differences between people be so vast? Zhuo Yifan does not reply to my messages at all, while Yuan Ye anxiously called me. The stark contrast in treatment is truly disheartening

Just after finishing a shower, someone suddenly knocked on the door

Don't try to raise my price, I may not turn a blind eye to someone in danger, but I can also kick someone when they're down. I looked at Li Xue and noticed something was wrong, so I reached out and touched her nose, only to find a blood clot in my hand.

That is my alma mater, I haven't been back in a long time, truly a long time. I often think about going back to take a look, but I can't bring myself to do it. When Mr. Qian said this, I guessed that Zhuo Yifan was Mr. Qian's classmate, which would be about the same time. However, Mr. Qian's reluctance to return is certainly not because of Zhuo Yifan, but rather because of his love.

I poured a cup of water on Zhou Yang's face, but I did not feel the slightest bit of satisfaction! It is truly difficult for one to find a sense of relief! How is he doing?

I have no idea how he found this place; he has his own extraordinary abilities! But I am very clear about whether I took it or not! If I had taken it, would I not give it to him? Would I let him beat me up? Forget it, forget it, I won't say more; you wouldn't believe me anyway. For the time being, I am in a difficult situation and need to stay here with you. To repay you, I have decided to give you a gift.

I had the opportunity to speak first, but I was unsure of Zhuo Yifan's attitude, so I waited for him to speak first.

I felt a sudden blossoming in my heart, but I still tried my best not to show it too obviously, lest the two men in front of me think I had ulterior motives. I said very seriously: "When will you introduce me to your original doctor?"

Yes. Later, that girl started dating someone else, and she had several relationships. Each time she broke up, Zhuo Yifan's condition worsened. Until two years ago when she graduated, Zhuo Yifan no longer cooperated with the treatment, claiming he was fine. However, a year ago, he attempted suicide, and that was when I discovered that his arms were covered with marks from needles and pens he had used to stab himself

At a distance of ten meters, Zhuo Yifan saw me; I stood there, gazing at him intently

I suddenly no longer wish to continue climbing up. I stood at the stairway entrance on the third floor for a long time, watching as Mr. Qian's Buick gradually disappeared into the distance with the lights. I saw the raindrops glistening in the light, and I also saw people running forward wrapped in their clothes, along with some windows that flickered on and off. These things before my eyes became so vague, as if they were all unrelated to me. I do not know why, but whenever I think of Zhuo Yifan or see Zhuo Yifan, I always become dazed, feeling as if I am floating lightly, my feet not touching the ground. This feeling is unstable yet dizzying. These things before my eyes became so vague, as if they were all unrelated to me. I do not know why, but whenever I think of Zhuo Yifan or see Zhuo Yifan, I always become dazed, feeling as if I am floating lightly, my feet not touching the ground. This feeling is unstable yet dizzying.

After a while, I closed my eyes and fell silent. I did not intend to sleep; I simply did not want to say anything more to Mr. Qian, as I felt a bit weary. The image of Zhou Yang's face, adorned with tea leaves, kept appearing before me. I recalled him saying that she was his girlfriend, and then I remembered him saying that she was not. Those two scenes kept swirling in my mind, leaving me feeling somewhat powerless.

That day at noon, Yuan Ye arrived early. I told him I had no time and asked Fu Qing to go eat with him.

I watched her pay in full, without exposing her. She understood very well in her heart that if she took it, even if she handed it over, she would still inevitably face a beating, so of course, she would not take it out.

Fu Qing got up and went to take a shower, walking in a lazy, swaying manner, completely unlike her usual energetic self. As I watched her, I felt a pang of sympathy and called out loudly: "Fu Qing!"

I was joking like this when Fu Qing shot me a glare and continued to take a shower

I no longer care about him; Zhuo Yifan is right in front of me, and I have no time to concern myself with Manager Qian

Thinking of this, I took out my phone and sent a text message to Zhuo Yifan: The long-drought city of Beijing has finally received rain, and the long-ill Zhuo Yifan has finally encountered the cold and elegant. Sleep peacefully, and when the sky clears, I will take you to see the stars! Good night!

Mr. Qian continued, "I will take you to the playground later; it is a very important place. Back in the day, several of my friends and I pursued the girls we admired there through persistent efforts. Even after winning their affection, we could not let our guard down; we still had to accompany the girls around and around. Why do you girls like to wait until sunset to stroll around the playground? I think watching a movie would be nice too; it’s really quite strange. During my university days, I had my eye on several girls, but I just watched helplessly as they were taken away by one lecher after another right there on the playground. By the way, there’s also weight loss; girls particularly enjoy running at the playground at night to lose weight, and they have to bring their boyfriends along, deliberately showing off to their friends, thinking, 'Look at me, I have a boyfriend accompanying me while I lose weight!' It’s really amusing! Does having a boyfriend while losing weight help shed an extra two pounds?"

Zhuo Yifan looked at me carefully, seemingly deep in thought, but the words he spoke were still entangled with his inner thoughts. It was as if he was engaging in two completely different lines of reasoning, resulting in a conversation that was completely off track. He said: "Do you know? I hate proactive girls the most, so I do not like any girl who shows affection towards me. I only like the girls I am fond of, who do not like me at all. Perhaps this is my flaw, but matters of the heart are inherently irrational. I cannot go against my own feelings and be with a girl I dislike. I hate proactive girls the most, so I do not like any girl who shows affection towards me. I only like the girls I am fond of, who do not like me at all. Perhaps this is my flaw, but matters of the heart are inherently irrational. I cannot go against my own feelings and be with a girl I dislike. Does this count as you being proactive towards me?"

After this incident, I will no longer mention going out to eat with Yuan Ye

I looked around my small one-bedroom apartment and felt a bit worried about what it would become with three women living here long-term. I intended to suggest that we move to Li Xue's place, and I almost said it several times, but I still didn't.

Zhuo Yifan said: "I had a few drinks with President Qian, went to bed quite early, suddenly woke up, and can no longer fall asleep."

I rubbed my hands and said, "Of course, that's fine." Then I said to Qian, "Don't you have something to attend to later? You can head back first; I can go with Yifan." I called him Yifan right away, as I felt it made us seem closer.

I opened my mouth, intending to say something akin to a vow, but in the end, I could only let out a sigh

"Why don't you hypnotize him?" This question I asked was quite foolish, as I, like everyone else who knows nothing about psychology, assumed that everything could be resolved through hypnosis.

"How can you not recognize the value! Given the bond between us, would I ever give you a counterfeit?"

I stood among them and said, "What is the meaning of this? Is this not under my authority? Why did you not ask for my consent regarding your long-term stay?"

"Has that girl not done anything to him?" I couldn't help but ask

Regarding the fact that I splashed tea all over him, Zhou Yang was not angry at all. He took a tissue from the nearby table, wiped his face, and still spoke in that calm tone, saying: "I was just testing you; she is not my girlfriend at all."

Zhuo Yifan let out a cold laugh. I think I must be possessed, as even the sight of his cold smile seems charming to me

I let out a cold laugh at Zhou Yang and turned to leave

He sat up immediately after settling the payment, and without opening his eyes, he asked, "What time is it?"

The payment has been settled, and there is no further communication.

When I followed Zhuo Yifan to meet Zhou Yang, I saw the certificate on his desk, a first-class one, displayed in a frame on the table. I reached out to touch it and asked with a smile, "How much did it cost?"

While I was finishing my speech, I had already opened the door. As soon as the door opened, Li Xue quietly entered with her luggage.

I nodded in agreement

"What do you want to do?" Zhou Yang stared at me.

I got up to open the door and casually knocked on the head of the payment, saying: "If any outsiders come, I won't even let them in; I'll just kick them out directly, so you can rest assured!"

If Mr. Qian knew that my true memories were like this, he might feel sad. However, everything that day is so clear, except for the details regarding Mr. Qian, which remain vague

"Then let's do it today, as I happen to be going to his place this evening," said Zhuo Yifan

At this moment, Mr. Qian is no longer helping me. He said, "It's nothing, nothing major. I've completed everything you asked me to do, so don't worry. My biggest task right now is to be your driver."

In order to meet Zhuo Yifan, I specifically asked General Qian to drive me home to change my clothes, as I did not want to meet that child in such professional attire. Yes, he is a child, and everything about him is pure; I do not want him to feel that there is such a distance between us.

Forget it, don't pull it, I will wear it myself! Paying in full, she said she would come to take it off.

I laugh out loud merely to avoid feeling awkward, while Zhuo Yifan always speaks so candidly.

Zhuo Yifan pressed his lips together with effort, and when he opened his mouth again, he smiled and said, "Alright"

Yuan Ye asked me in detail about the time and place for the meal over the phone. I couldn't bring myself to lie to him, so I directly said that I would go after settling the bill. Yuan Ye hesitated for a moment, but in the end, he still smiled and said, "Alright, alright."

"Do you know that I am ill?" Zhuo Yifan asked me strangely

Fu Qing turned around with a smile and went to take a shower. This time, as he walked, he suddenly felt uplifted, exuding a spirit of enthusiasm and excitement behind him.

What do you know? At this moment, Li Xue is still speaking on behalf of that man, saying, "It's his wife, his wife who hit him..."

I am not moving, all my belongings are still here! I just temporarily do not want to go back to live there," Li Xue said

I squinted my eyes and said, "Yuan Ye is looking for you to have dinner together tomorrow"

I am happily alone, and sorrowfully alone. This truly does not resemble me, yet it is very close to who I am

It was already late at night, and both Li Xue and I were sound asleep when Fu Qing woke us up, saying that he had ordered takeout

That afternoon became particularly beautiful because Zhuo Yifan unexpectedly came with President Qian

Zhou Yang looked at me, gazing for a long time, and finally said: "Yes! She always seeks him out after every breakup, but when she has a new boyfriend, she leaves him again"

It was not until nearly 8 o'clock that I remembered to call Li Xue to come to work

Seeing me come out, Mr. Qian opened the car lights and the door, saying: "Going back?"

What is going on? The traces of the battlefield are not distinct, yet you are seriously injured. What is the situation?" I walked over and sat down beside Fu Qing.

"Will Zhuo Yifan be on the playground at that time?" I interjected midway, which prompted President Qian to shift the topic to Zhuo Yifan.

Mr. Qian drove me to Zhuo Yifan's school, and along the way, he kept murmuring non-stop. However, he was neither criticizing me nor talking about Zhuo Yifan; he was talking about himself

As soon as the text message was sent, Yuan Ye's call came in

How could it be finished? Think it over again, we can take a taxi, it's fine, you can go back first!" As I said this, my tone had clearly turned unpleasant. I wanted to ask Mr. Qian to leave, as this was a rare opportunity for me to be alone with Zhuo Yifan.

Zhuo Yifan looked at us and said, "Let's go together, I am hungry. How about we have a meal first and then go."

I sent a text message to Yuan Ye when I started taking a shower: "Let's have lunch together tomorrow."

Li Xue entered and saw Fu Qing, and said gloomily: "What are you doing here? After taking a shower, go home and sleep, don't come to join the fun, I intend to stay here for a long time"

Later, she covered herself with the blanket and remained silent. Li Xue and I both guessed that she was crying. This girl has been crying a lot lately, which is not a good sign.

I know that when the light goes out, both people will open their eyes and think in the darkness, fluttering about. I often do the same, thinking in the dark, feeling particularly safe, as no one can see your gaze, and no one can discover your secrets

That night, Fu Qing returned home very late. Li Xue and I were still at home speculating about how they had been so flirtatious. As a result, Fu Qing came back with a murderous expression on his face

I am indeed just one among the majority of women, easily making demands in front of men without reason, confidently and as if it were a matter of course

I know, not only do I know, but I also know that you have been ill for six years. My psychological clinic has just opened, whether you consider me as a client-seeker or as someone helping you, it is up to you how you think. I just want to apply what I have learned in the right place. I am just starting in this field, full of confidence! I stated this matter as if it had nothing to do with my other intentions towards Zhuo Yifan, and I expressed it in a very grandiose manner. In the end, I added a statement that would not raise Zhuo Yifan's suspicions, "Of course, I will charge you, but if you are not well, you do not have to pay." I am just starting in this field, full of confidence! I stated this matter as if it had nothing to do with my other intentions towards Zhuo Yifan, and I expressed it in a very grandiose manner. In the end, I added a statement that would not raise Zhuo Yifan's suspicions, "Of course, I will charge you, but if you are not well, you do not have to pay."

Fu Qing and Li Xue said nothing, closing their eyes and pretending to sleep

I stand on the playground where Zhuo Yifan has stood countless times and should often stand now, my mood suddenly soaring with the wind. The evening glow that night lingered, its bright red appearance exceptionally charming. I wonder what expression Zhuo Yifan would have upon seeing me, as I find joy and sorrow in solitude.

With her head tilted, she stood by the door, exposing half of her shoulder and collarbone, evoking irresistible daydreams.

I stood up, picked up the cup in my hand, and suddenly poured all the water onto Zhou Yang's face. As I watched the tea leaves fall onto Zhou Yang's collar, I felt truly exhilarated

"How wonderful, it turns out he likes it. I was afraid he wouldn't like it," I said with a mix of joy and melancholy.

Yuan Ye is indeed a man of elegance, smiling as he took Fu Qing out for a meal

In fact, she was just beaten up

Neither I nor Fu Qing will inquire about her any further

He suddenly stopped in his tracks, and then Mr. Qian also came to a halt

It is merely a small trick of observation. Moreover, the remark that Zhou Yang just made about me would be correct for ninety-nine percent of people; I am just one among the majority, no, I am one among the vast majority

After Mr. Qian left, I began to organize yesterday's notes and clear my mind, reviewing what happened yesterday and whether there are matters to address today

As soon as the payment was settled, his eyes immediately sparkled with light. Clenching his fist, he gently jumped and asked happily, "Really?"

"Do you really have to do it this way?" said Zhuo Yifan as he walked up to me

Is it a valuable treasure? Otherwise, it wouldn't be like this! But how did he find his way here? You let him beat you up like that without taking anything? I can't believe it; you must have taken something, right?

At this moment, Qian spoke up at just the right time, "Hey, kid, who do you think you are? Just because you're popular in school doesn't mean you'll be popular everywhere else. Let me tell you, Leng Yan, this woman has a line of men chasing after her! Among those, there are some who are more handsome than you, some who are younger, some who are more mature, some who are wealthier, and some who are taller... In short, there are plenty of people who are better than you. Why would Leng Yan want to stick with you? Do you really think that's possible?"

Zhou Yang continued, "His parents have not divorced to this day. I once spoke to them, and they said their relationship is very good and they have never considered divorce. His father said that everyone makes mistakes; there are no people without faults who are real. So I tried to persuade him to understand his parents' feelings. Later, he said he understood, but in reality, he did not, and I could not grasp it. After the incident with his father, he fell ill for another year, and a year later, he began to show signs of gradual improvement. It was during this time that he fell in love. Of course, this is just my guess; I suspect he fell in love. But suddenly one day, he came to me. It was raining that day, and he did not have an umbrella, so he was soaked. He said he had intended to use an umbrella; he went to pick up that girl, but then he saw her embracing and kissing another boy in the rain. He suddenly felt unwell and ran to me. That day, he said a lot of things that sounded like he was telling the story of him and that girl, but it also did not seem like it. Later, I realized that he had developed mild delusions, which were caused by his long-term depression and social withdrawal. That girl had never spoken to him, nor had they ever done anything together, yet he vividly remembered their conversations, watching movies, and hugging.

Fu Qing is a perceptive person; even regarding Yuan Ye's matters, she cannot be easily confused. At most, she is only half-confused. After contemplating for a while, she finally realizes that there is something wrong with this meal. Nevertheless, she will still go, as I understand her.

Robbery or rape? Revenge or love? I looked at Fu Qing and asked

Fu Qing took a one-hundred-yuan bill out of his wallet and said there was no need for change

No way! Zhou Yang's tone did not change at all; he still spoke to me in the same tone he used earlier when mentioning Zhuo Yifan, saying, "She is now my girlfriend."

I slammed the cup down on the table and said, "Can I see that girl?"

Zhuo Yifan, with such a person, would there still be girls who do not like him? Would there still be girls who could bear to hurt him?

If this is true, are you willing to give it to me? As for feelings, our relationship is so shallow that we can't even keep a goldfish! Don't talk to me about feelings!

Do you also have a notebook? Do you need to refer to the notebook to know what has happened to a patient like Zhuo Yifan? My words carried a hint of bitterness, and I felt sorrow for Zhuo Yifan when he stood up to get the notebook. This doctor has treated him for six years yet cannot be fully aware of his situation.

"Leng Yan, how many years of friendship do we have? You are not the kind of person who would stand by and watch someone die. This time, you must take me in. I have a house, but I cannot stay there right now; it concerns a person's dignity!" Li Xue said pitifully as she stood in front of me, putting down her luggage.

I turned around, unable to see their faces in the darkness, but people all have a scent, and I detected a message of danger emanating from them

I quietly glanced at General Qian, my good brother, who always speaks up for me and thinks of me at all times

I love to hear what Zhuo Yifan said, and at this moment, I was also contemplating taking him out for a meal

Zhou Yang raised her head, squinted her eyes and thought for a moment, then said: "You are not a professional psychologist, or rather, your qualifications are insufficient. You have been with many men, but you may not have truly loved any of them. You do not live with your parents. You have friends, but you do not share your innermost thoughts with them. You like money, or rather, you are very pragmatic, yet when it comes to doing something unrealistic, you can be frighteningly stubborn."

Zhou Yang sat down again and began to slowly speak about Zhuo Yifan

I raised my coffee cup and glared at Mr. Qian, who quickly closed the door and left

I pulled the pillow from under Li Xue's head and told her that she was going to be late. In a daze, she waved her hand and said she was unemployed

Who knows? Some say they have separated, while others say they are still together. Who would dare to ask him? Even if someone dares to ask, he would just glare and say nothing

Li Xue was about to cry as she continued speaking

We all scold her for being crazy, saying who would still deliver food at this time

I felt somewhat displeased in my heart; as soon as I got out of the car, I told Mr. Qian to go back. At that moment, I waved my hand and didn't even say goodbye

At that moment, I did not fully believe that Zhou Yang was genuine. Even though he spoke at length about Darwin, Wundt, Watson, Freud, and Maslow—topics I barely understood—I still did not trust him. What he said only indicated that he was a more advanced and knowledgeable version of myself, a more sophisticated individual. Although I only knew to refer to it as perversion, I did not believe him.

"I went to a hotel with Yuan Ye, and he gave me a lot of money, enough to order takeout many times!" When Fu Qing spoke, his expression was cold, and his tone carried a calm yet menacing undertone, though he deliberately affected an air of indifference

Flipping through the notes, I saw Xiao Ye's name, and felt a slight unease in my heart for a few seconds, but soon I regained my composure. There are simply too many lamentable facts in this world; no one can manage anyone else, and one can only live their own life well. If one can manage to live well without troubling anyone, that is already a tremendous skill.

"I just like him, what business is it of yours?" I replied to Zhou Yang as I turned around

Zhou Yang looked at me without showing any emotion and said, "Do you not know that not everyone can be hypnotized? Only a few can be hypnotized, and among those few, even fewer can be deeply hypnotized. And Zhuo Yifan does not belong to the category of those who can be hypnotized."

This action left both Li Xue and me dumbfounded, and we both asked Fu Qing whether she had struck it rich, found a new man, or won the lottery

I simply got up, walked to the living room, and then sat on the sofa, calmly sending a text message to Zhuo Yifan

I told you that you like him, yet you still don't believe it

After Mr. Qian finished speaking, I also stopped smiling and said very seriously to Zhuo Yifan: "It is entirely for the purpose of treating you. I feel that we are fated to meet because of coffee; I believe you are the person in this world with whom I share the most affinity. Of course, do not misunderstand; it is merely a connection through coffee. I feel as if I have encountered another version of myself, and since my hands are itching, I want to treat anyone who is unwell. Just consider it a favor to me!"

However, I ultimately believed him because of one sentence he said. That night, when I asked Mr. Qian to take Zhuo Yifan back to school, I had a long conversation with Zhou Yang in his clinic, discussing Zhuo Yifan, Zhou Yang, and also about myself

I let out a sound, my heart pounding loudly.

"By the way, have his parents divorced?" I asked curiously

"It's nothing, I've done it, don't worry, besides, there's plenty of time, no need to rush for a moment." President Qian said this while smiling at me. I understood that when he said 'no need to rush for a moment,' he was referring to me, but I felt uneasy inside.

I examined the colors under the light and tested the components, feigning expertise to conclude that this is an authentic item

The realm of noble individuals is distinct; their minds are occupied with only a limited number of matters! I am wronged! That old fellow claims that I took away a treasure of his and came to confront me. I said I did not, yet he still does not believe me!" Fu Qing sat down properly and began to tidy his clothes and hair

I stood there waiting for him, and two years later, when I recalled that scene, I could not remember that there was also a Mr. Qian beside Zhuo Yifan; I could only remember him alone. I thought of him walking towards me in such beautiful evening glow.

Alright, you tell me what unresolved issues he has in his heart, and I will see if I can help him resolve them. I know about his mother, is there anything else?

However, he did not turn back; he continued to walk towards me.

It is indeed a wonderful thing that multiple people are providing you with medical care without charging any fees Money is always there to add fuel to the fire

Mr. Qian looked at me, smiled helplessly, and said: "He occasionally shows up; he has liked a girl for a long time, and perhaps he still does. However, he can only watch her hold hands and stroll with other boys on the playground. I sometimes admire him; he has managed to endure this for so many years. From beginning to end, he has never confessed to that girl. Yet, everyone knows he likes her. Whenever he thinks of her, he plays the piano, performing Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. He plays it very well; if you have the chance, you should listen to him. We used to share a dormitory, though we were not in the same major. The girl he likes is a dancer. He often sits up suddenly at night and hums softly. At that time, some of our friends would wake up and scold him, asking if he was having another episode. He would then quietly say that he saw that girl dancing to his piano music. He has been infatuated for so many years. He is not exactly my close friend, but he is special; I think he is special to many people."

I picked up my coffee and took a sip, then I called Mr. Qian to help Zhuo Yifan find an apartment. I said to Mr. Qian in a straightforward manner: "Not too far from the school, but not too close either, the environment should be better, and the price should be lower, a one-bedroom apartment, and once you find it, help Zhuo Yifan move in."

It is true that this statement is accurate; it is indeed beautiful. I have never seen such exquisite and pure jade before

She threw her bag onto the sofa and said, "What a worthless man! Just wait and see! I can still get by without you!"

"Damn it, I am also a woman! Can't I be gentle for a moment?" I shouted at Manager Qian, and he immediately raised his eyebrows, turned his face with a smile.

Mr. Qian then went out with a smile, saying as he walked, "Be more elegant; drinking coffee is just like drinking plain water. How can anything more elegant lose its charm when it comes to you?"

I shouted loudly to Qian, saying that I was going home

As I pushed the door open, I had not even finished saying the two words "you bastard" when I was stunned in place. Initially, I thought Fu Qing had taken advantage of my absence to conduct business in my home, but upon opening the door, I discovered Fu Qing lying on the sofa, looking completely beaten up.

Zhou Yang got up and went to the cabinet to take a notebook, saying: "Let me tell you a few important things about him"

Isn't it fake? This looks too much like a fake. Can't you buy something with a few flaws?

Is that girl studying dance? I suddenly thought of the girl that Mr. Qian had mentioned before

After sending the message, I waited for a long time but did not receive a reply

Just after hanging up the phone with Yuan Ye, Fu Qing suddenly poked his head out from the bathroom, looking puzzled as he asked: "He wouldn't be inviting you to dinner, would he? Should I go too?"

I do not know why we have not mentioned making a phone call to talk, perhaps it is because the night is too deep, such a late hour is not suitable for sound, those silent words are more fitting for the deep night, more suitable for the connection between Zhuo Yifan and me

Fu Qing vigorously grabbed the towel in front of his chest and said, "Are there still people visiting here at night? I hope I'm not disturbing you"

I smiled at the time, unable to believe that a man of only 28 years old could truly be so remarkable. It turns out he began treating Zhuo Yifan when he was just 22 years old. At 22, what does one really know? He must have just graduated at that time.

"You come in and take a look; you'll see that I brought more than you did. After all, I have several bags, while you only have one suitcase?" Fu Qing felt a sense of pride as he looked at Li Xue's single suitcase.

This really does not resemble me, yet it is truly very close to me

Fu Qing and Li Xue completely ignore me, peacefully sleeping their deep slumber as usual

When I came out of Dr. Zhou Yang's clinic, I saw a Buick parked at the entrance, belonging to Mr. Qian

I laughed out loud after listening to it

His arrival is the best outcome possible

Sophisticated, composed, mature, steady, and graceful... All the words I can think of to describe a mature man apply to Zhou Yang; he truly is that kind of man

Zhou Yang smiled and said, "You are absolutely right, but I have tried many times, and not once have I succeeded with Zhuo Yifan. Of course, having interacted with him for such a long time, I have some understanding of his psychology, such as the circumstances under which he might fall ill, how he should take his medication, and the mental knots he cannot untie..."

The words he spoke made me somewhat sad, but I no longer care; since I am here, what is there left to care about

In his freshman year, the matter concerning his mother became the catalyst. Subsequently, he experienced mild depression. There were two reasons for his depression: first, he could not fathom that his mother would do such a thing; second, he was hesitant about whether to inform his father. Every time he returned home and saw his father and mother living their lives as usual, he felt immense pain in his heart. The conflict between concealing the truth and revealing it accumulated within him, forming a mountain of distress. Later, I advised him to tell his father, and he struggled for an entire year before finally disclosing the truth to him. However, just as he revealed this secret to his father, a new situation arose. Instead of feeling relieved after sharing the secret, his condition worsened. It turned out that his father had known about the matter all along but chose to live as if he were unaware. He began to perceive his father as hypocritical, yet he could not comprehend why or how his father could be so hypocritical. He also could not understand why his father could tolerate living with his mother despite everything.

Her hair was disheveled, and her two eyes were fixed blankly on the ceiling, with a dazed expression. The corner of her mouth was noticeably swollen, and there was a bruise on her cheekbone. One of the buttons on her shirt had also come off.

I touched the thumb ring and said loudly, "Yuan Ye, don't forget to have a meal together!"

Zhou Yang smiled and said: "Cold elegance? You are called Cold Elegance, right?"

In the evening, I attended to Fu Qing and Li Xue as they went to sleep, arranging the bed horizontally for us to lie down together. The three of us lay side by side, and I did not complain, instead I remarked: "I truly have foresight for having rented a room with such a large bed."

Mr. Qian saw that I was unhappy and said, "What’s wrong? Do you understand the difficulty now? It’s still not too late to withdraw while you can!"

Zhou Yang, after finishing speaking, looked at me with a hint of pride

Zhuo Yifan mentioned that the doctor who had treated him for six years is named Zhou Yang. When I heard this, I made a joke, asking if his father’s surname is Zhou and his mother’s surname is Yang. Zhuo Yifan nodded in agreement. Zhou Yang is a graduate student in psychology at a well-known university and is a young and accomplished doctor with a first-level psychological counseling certificate and various other credentials.

At that moment, I glanced at Mr. Qian, and I noticed that his gaze towards Zhou Yang was also timid. I couldn't help but smile inwardly; if Mr. Qian did not possess so much wealth, I believe he would feel inferior in front of Zhou Yang.

At that moment, I was wondering if he would turn back. I thought, what would I do if he did turn back? Should I rush up to him and grab him, telling him some things I wanted to say.