Chapter 7, The Strange and the Partners

Because he is familiar with these methods of psychotherapy, he will instinctively feel a sense of rejection

My gaze has been fixed on Sun Yueping, and I am certain that he did not lie

However, I am also uncertain in my heart; I do not understand why Liu Wei has become this way. I said to him, "Brother Sun, I will definitely help with this matter, but I also do not know if I can assist her. The most urgent thing now is to find the source of this issue. Even if she truly has serious psychological problems, we can only prescribe the right remedy after identifying the cause of the illness." I am not being perfunctory with him; I am merely stating a fact. I am merely stating a fact.

How did she respond? My curiosity was also piqued

I can understand Sun Yueping's feelings, and I am also pondering, if what Sun Yueping said is true, then what exactly happened to Liu Wei

She said her name was Ruyue. Sun Yueping lowered his head after speaking, his expression somewhat complicated

In the end, Sun Yueping had no other choice but to come to me, indicating that he wanted me to help Liu Wei. After all, his feelings for Liu Wei have been quite deep over the years, and he does not want to lose her. He cannot even bear to think about how Liu Wei would react upon learning the truth of the entire situation

Sun Yueping's face revealed a hint of fear: "I saw her sitting in front of the dressing table, combing her hair. She was wearing a red dress, the one she wore on our wedding day, which she had only worn once, along with a pair of red high heels, also from the wedding. At that moment, I was somewhat puzzled; what was she doing at this late hour? I thought she might be drunk, caught up in the moment, so I approached her to ask what she was doing. She ignored me and continued on, after combing her hair, she picked up a lipstick and started applying it to her lips. I was still puzzled; what was she doing at this late hour? I thought she might be drunk, caught up in the moment, so I approached her to ask what she was doing. She ignored me and continued on, after combing her hair, she picked up a lipstick and started applying it to her lips. Dr. Pan, you have no idea, seeing this scene at night made my hair stand on end."

Sun Yueping swallowed hard and the book, then asked me: "Can you give me a cigarette?" I took out a cigarette and handed it to him. He picked up the lighter on the coffee table and lit it himself, exhaling a puff of smoke and letting out a heavy sigh: "Dr. Pan, I don't know what she told you, but I, Sun Yueping, can guarantee with all my heart that I am not that kind of person."

In the following days, she returned to normal, but this state of normalcy lasted for less than a month. Initially, there were one or two nights each week when she would transform into Shen Ruyue. No, perhaps it is more accurate to say that during those times, she was indeed Shen Ruyue, as her gaze, expressions, tone of voice, and even her preferences were identical to those of Shen Ruyue. At this point, I began to feel a sense of fear. I truly suspected that she might be possessed by a ghost. I hope you won't laugh at me, Dr. Pan, but I even went to a temple to seek a talisman for peace.

Dr. Pan, I suspect that she has serious psychological issues herself

That evening, we had dinner at "Drunken Miao Township." Everyone was very happy during the meal because we all received a substantial year-end bonus that day. I remember we all drank alcohol, but it seemed they were not yet satisfied. Two young nurses insisted on going to KTV, and as partners of the clinic, Liu Wei and I naturally did not want to dampen everyone's spirits, so we went to the KTV called "Golden Luan Bay." I remember we all drank alcohol, but it seemed they were not yet satisfied. Two young nurses insisted on going to KTV, and as partners of the clinic, Liu Wei and I naturally did not want to dampen everyone's spirits, so we went to the KTV called "Golden Luan Bay."

Thus, in a state of wakefulness, Liu Wei began to suspect that Sun Yueping was having an affair. Sun Yueping, motivated by a desire to protect her and his own small selfish interests as a man, chose not to explain the truth to Liu Wei. This led to the couple's disputes over divorce.

Have you spoken to anyone else about this matter? I asked him

Sun Yueping did not answer my question immediately; instead, he picked up the cigarette I had thrown on the coffee table and took out another one from the book. He lit it directly with the burning end of the cigarette in his hand and took a deep drag, then he began to cough loudly, having choked on it due to his haste.

"Dr. Pan, you and Xiaowei have been colleagues for some time, and you have collaborated well over the years. You wouldn't want to see her just ruined like this, would you?" Sun Yueping's gaze was filled with pleading.

He does not seem to be lying; I am confident that I can still tell whether a person is lying. During my university years, I was very interested in the study of micro-expressions, and I almost made it my main focus.

He gave a wry smile and said, "Don't laugh at your brother Sun after I tell you this. You know, the atmosphere at that time made me feel like I was in love. I even had some urgent thoughts in that regard. I thought she was joking, so I just pulled her into bed. She struggled to break free from me and then looked at me with a very serious expression, forcing me to answer her question. At that moment, I started to feel a bit scared, so I tentatively asked her, 'Then who are you?'" At that moment, I started to feel a bit scared, so I tentatively asked her, 'Then who are you?'

He is not wrong; Liu Wei is a psychologist. If this matter were to get out, she would no longer be able to stay in the industry. We certainly do not believe in any nonsense about possession. In my view, she is experiencing serious psychological issues, just as Sun Yueping said.

However, later on, she seemed to sense something. I tried hard to conceal it, as I did not want her to know the truth of the matter. The more I did this, the more she suspected. She suspected that I had someone else outside, and she even presented what she called evidence, as some of my clothing bore the lipstick marks and fragrance left by her when she transformed into Ru Yue. That lipstick and fragrance were not brands she usually liked, so...

I asked him: "What happened next?"

That night, nothing happened between us. She fell asleep on the bed dressed in her red outfit and red shoes, while I, feeling a chaotic turmoil inside, simply could not fall asleep. I was too afraid to stay in the bedroom, so I sat in the living room the entire night. It wasn't until early the next morning that I heard a scream coming from the bedroom. I hurried in, and she was sitting on the bed, looking at her outfit. When she saw me, she asked if I was the one who did it. I originally wanted to explain what had happened, but I was worried it would frighten her, so I refrained from doing so. I thought perhaps last night was just a way for her to vent after drinking too much. Although I am not a psychologist, having a wife who is one has given me some understanding of psychology. People, after all, tend to seek a way to release their stress and pressure from daily life.

He shook his head and said, "No, I am concerned that this might have an impact on Xiao Wei, so I did not tell anyone."

I had not stayed at the KTV for long when I received a call from a high school classmate saying she needed to discuss something with me, so I greeted them and left early. The next day, I went to the clinic as usual and did not notice anything unusual about them

That night when Xiaowei came back, I felt that she was acting a bit strange, and she was indifferent when I spoke to her, which was not her usual behavior. I noticed that she had drunk a lot of alcohol, so I helped her to bed. At that time, I was busy finishing a work report, so I didn't pay much attention to her. It wasn't until around 1 AM, after I had finished my tasks and freshened up, that I walked into the bedroom. Can you guess what I saw?

However, Du Xiaoxiao and those two young nurses were having a great time. They pulled Liu Wei along to play rock-paper-scissors, drink, and sing, while I, on the other hand, became a mere spectator. After all, I was the only man in the clinic.

Just when I was taken aback, she suddenly blurted out, "Who looks better, me or Liu Wei?" Sun Yueping took a deep drag on his cigarette, and I thought he must have been as shocked as *the book*, even I would have reacted the same way.

I interrupted: "You said she mostly transforms into Shen Ruyue at night, so where did those lipsticks and perfumes come from?"

If she were just like that, I would accept it. In fact, after the fear subsided, I felt a bit surprised; it felt as if I were truly with two women at the same time. He said this with a hint of embarrassment, and as a man, I certainly understood what he meant.

I seem to have understood somewhat. Sun Yueping initially dated Shen Ruyue, but after meeting Liu Wei, he shifted his affections and ended up with Liu Wei. However, Sun Yueping quickly denied my inference, telling me that not long after he met Liu Wei, Shen Ruyue tragically fell into the lake and drowned. Shen Ruyue's death deeply saddened Sun Yueping, and during that time, Liu Wei was always by his side to comfort him. It was only after a while that Sun Yueping began to accept the reality of Shen Ruyue's departure, and at that point, he realized he had become somewhat dependent on Liu Wei.

I quietly watched Sun Yueping, and I was curious to hear what he would say. I know Liu Wei quite well, after all, we have worked together for several years. I believe Liu Wei would not lie about this matter; as the old saying goes, this is a family disgrace. Who would take the trouble to fabricate their own marriage and family for no reason

"You don't suspect that she is possessed, do you?" My words carried a hint of jest, and Sun Yueping naturally picked up on it. He pressed his lips together and said, "I actually do have that feeling. I stood quietly behind her, watching her in the mirror. After about five minutes, she turned her head and asked me if she looked good. I said she looked good, and I didn't say it insincerely to placate her. In the years we've been married, we've both been busy with our own work, often too preoccupied to pay attention to each other. Moreover, she hasn't taken the time to dress herself up like this in years. She made me feel as if I was seeing the way we were when we were dating." When Sun Yueping reached this point, his gaze became somewhat distant, as if he were reminiscing about the past.

He nodded slightly and said, "Then thank you, Dr. Pan. Additionally, can this matter be kept confidential for the time being?"

He sighed and said, "Of course I know her, Shen Ruyue was a classmate of Xiaowei in university, and the two had a very close relationship. I originally knew her first, and she was my first love. After we started dating, she introduced me to Xiaowei."

I shake my head, I am not a deity, how could I possibly guess it

To be honest, I do not enjoy the kind of environment found in KTV; it seems somewhat out of place for me.

He lowered his head and said, "It was bought by me, but she also asked me to buy it!" I know that the 'she' mentioned by Sun Yueping is not Liu Wei, but rather Shen Ruyue, who has transformed from Liu Wei. Sun Yueping said that those are all brands that Shen Ruyue likes.

I told you not to doubt it, this matter must start from the gathering you had before the Spring Festival...

Do you also know this Ru Yue

However, his next words startled me greatly.

I furrowed my brow; why does this sound like a supernatural story?

Sun Yueping's words took me by surprise; it is a terrifying matter for a psychologist to have serious psychological issues. As the saying goes, a doctor cannot treat himself. However, in the realm of mental illness, if a psychologist has problems with their own mental health, it is not only that they cannot save themselves, but also that other psychologists may find it very difficult to offer assistance.

On the eve of the Spring Festival, although our clinic was not very crowded, we still organized a small gathering, similar to some other units. Originally, our gathering allowed everyone to bring their family members, but Liu Wei was the only one who brought a family member, and seeing that everyone else came alone, she did not invite Sun Yueping.

I said, "Rest assured, I will not tell anyone"