Who would study psychology unless they had some issues?!-Chapter 148 - 146 Shen Bing: Empathize

With a brisk pace, Shen Bing glanced in the direction of Nan Zhubin.

He noticed something was off.

It’s well-known that when an outstanding presence suddenly appears in a visually calm, bland, and mundane environment, it will inevitably attract people’s attention unconsciously.

At the Yan Nuo Consulting Center in the past, this presence was typically Lu Jia; Lu Jia’s presence motivated the newly graduated consulting assistants and young consultants to go to work, waking up early just to say "good morning" to Lu Jia.

—If that "good morning" was said to just them, it would be even better.

Occasionally, the attention-grabbing presence was also Weng Pinting; although a supervisor naturally has an intimidating effect on subordinates, this intimidation, when paired with a refined face, outstanding temperament, understanding policies for subordinates, and frequent efforts to secure benefits for them—

made Weng Pinting appealing despite often scolding people.

—Sometimes even more so than Lu Jia.

Between the assistants, there would be some inappropriate comments such as—"Supervisor Weng, that’s someone who could be my mother!"

But after Nan Zhubin appeared, the situation subtly changed.

Subjectively, people can alter their views on certain things through education, personal ethics, or even trauma.

However, no matter how much they change subjectively, as long as people think, they cannot deny the objective value of certain things.

For example, even those who treat money as dirt must admit "money is highly valued," "money has a great role," "most people like money," and "if only I had money at a given moment."

This is an objective fact.

Nan Zhubin’s existence is, in some sense, a "fact."

Therefore, when he came to the Yan Nuo Psychological Center, he naturally replaced Lu Jia and Weng Pinting as the outstanding presence that stood out and attracted everyone’s attention without doing anything.

This situation was quite abnormal.

Because Weng Pinting and Lu Jia are of the opposite sex.

And Nan Zhubin is the same sex.

Initially, everyone in the office thought it was just their aesthetics being suddenly impacted, causing some discomfort, which would pass with time.

But sometime last month, everyone suddenly realized that Nan Zhubin’s temperament had actually increased, with signs of becoming more and more attractive.

This was somewhat alarming.

Especially when people chatted privately and discovered that everyone unanimously agreed, this sense of panic became more apparent.

Some wondered if it might be some kind of group hysteria, while others began doubting themselves, even seeking supervision and peer counseling.

But Shen Bing, his situation was different from everyone else’s, he didn’t have this fear.

His attention was not just passively drawn to Nan Zhubin.

He was also actively engaged.

After all, Nan Zhubin could bring him bonuses and shares.

At the same time, there was another reason for Shen Bing’s enthusiasm. He felt that although Nan Zhubin was strong in every aspect, he had another bad habit.

—In the working world, not putting money first.

This might be a common issue among those just out of school or those with a strong sense of professional ethics from academia.

Shen Bing felt it was his duty to correct Mr. Nan’s bad habit.

In that case, Mr. Nan would be a perfect superior.

Therefore, whenever Nan Zhubin’s face appeared in a visible area, Shen Bing’s gaze would lock on Nan Zhubin 0.5 seconds in advance and rush forward first as a consulting assistant.

Even faster than Lu Jia.

Like now.

...

"Mr. Nan?!"

Shen Bing now already knew Nan Zhubin well. Normally at this time, Nan Zhubin would be napping on the desk, especially after just finishing a consultation when he needed sleep to rejuvenate the brain and restore his spirit.

But today at this moment, Nan Zhubin was actually awake!

At this moment, the young consultant was frowning, flipping through something on a tablet.

"Mr. Nan, what document is this? Do you need me to help record it into the files?"

Upon hearing the inquiry.

Nan Zhubin glanced at Shen Bing.

[Walking lightly, the corners of his mouth forming a small, continuous curve upward.]

[In a good mood, and a bit smug.]

[Very good as a starting state.]

...

"Mr. Nan?"

Shen Bing, not getting a response, curiously asked Nan Zhubin again.

He felt something seemed amiss with Nan Zhubin.

Although Nan Zhubin was young, with some minor flaws not typical of working people, his professional competence was acknowledged by all.

This professional competence included a very important characteristic—emotional management, or emotional stability.

On a daily basis, Nan Zhubin didn’t have much emotional fluctuation.

But now it was different.

"It’s not any important document... considered a personal matter," said Nan Zhubin.

His tone was somewhat dry: "Xiao Bing, do you remember some rumors about me?"

"...Ah? Rumors?"

"Yes, the rumors about me being expelled after studying for a graduate degree at Jiang University."

On Nan Zhubin’s desk, there were neatly arranged paper documents from the Liu Lin Psychological Center, a computer on the desk playing Jiang University’s official promotional website, and a phone opened to a video with a label of [teacher].

He appeared deep in thought but was actually brewing emotions.

Inexplicably, Shen Bing felt a hint of restlessness in his heart too.

Nan Zhubin glanced at him.

[Hmm, his smugness and happiness faded.]

"I’ve heard about it."

Nan Zhubin looked at Shen Bing: "The rumors are true."

"...Ah." Shen Bing could only manage this response.

"When I returned to Jiang University a few days ago, I even met my former teachers and classmates," Nan Zhubin slowly said, "I found that those acquaintances all had a sense of repulsion towards me, my former resources were reassigned, and even the teachers weren’t as I imagined."

Nan Zhubin’s tone was plain, as if merely describing a situation.

Under such circumstances, generally, the listener would feel sympathy and regret; or, inwardly feel a schadenfreude of "you have such moments too" but offer surface-level social condolences.

Only particularly good, particularly good, particularly close friends would genuinely empathize deep down.

Suddenly, Shen Bing felt even more irritable inside.

"The most important thing is," Nan Zhubin suddenly clenched his fists tightly, "I noticed they were quite unserious about the clients and consultations."

Shen Bing took a sharp breath.

[Nostrils twitching, lips pressed, restraining his emotions.]

[Smugness and happiness vanished completely.]

[Slight anger.]

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