CHAPTER 392: CHAPTER 385 GUILTY DIRECTION

Have to go for counseling.

This reason is very compelling.

For Xia Yuefeng, it’s just like when he tells his family "I have a case".

When this phrase appears, no amount of reason can stop this man from fulfilling his duties.

Seeing Nan Zhubin say this, Xia Yuefeng felt a strange resonance.

He even felt a bit guilty.

This young man in front of him is going to do counseling tomorrow, so today shouldn’t he be doing some of his main work, like collecting data or something?

But now he’s been pulled over to help by me—though it’s for a good cause—it ultimately added an unexpected burden to his plans.

Xia Yuefeng subconsciously pointed to the notebook and pen on the table: "If these things can’t be finished this afternoon, you can take them back and work on them slowly..."

"I can finish them this afternoon," Nan Zhubin insisted.

Xia Yuefeng and Nan Zhubin exchanged glances, inexplicably resonating again.

He knows that at this point, unless there’s a fainting or sudden death situation, nothing can stop this man from working.

"Okay, then I won’t interfere with you, take your time, call Old Sun if you need anything."

Xia Yuefeng turned and was about to leave when he heard a "thud" behind him.

Turning back, he saw the young man had fallen asleep again.

But now Xia Yuefeng understands that this sleep is Nan Zhubin’s unique way of working.

He tiptoed out and closed the door.

"—Wait, no, this is my office?!"

...

Morning.

Teacher Xiao Zhao gently opened the door to her office.

Her movements were extremely gentle as if there was fragile porcelain behind the door, and even a slightly stronger breeze would knock it over.

"Creak."

But her movements still caused a sound.

Nan Zhubin inside raised his head: "Teacher Zhao?"

"Good morning."

Teacher Xiao Zhao smiled: "Teacher Nan, are you preparing for counseling?"

Nan Zhubin nodded.

This morning, Xu Pengcheng’s counseling will also take place in the school’s counseling room.

It was mentioned before at the hospital that during Xu Pengcheng’s falling incident, Nan Zhubin was injured more seriously than Xu Pengcheng.

Yet, Nan Zhubin was discharged on the same day and stayed busy at school for several days.

Theoretically, Xu Pengcheng should have returned to school a while ago too.

But due to the special identity of being a student and other considerations, Xu Pengcheng was arranged to stay in the hospital for two more days for observation.

After discharge, the school gave Xu Pengcheng extra leave.

Only today did he come back.

Thus, Nan Zhubin scheduled Xu Pengcheng’s counseling for today.

"Then I’ll prepare too." Teacher Xiao Zhao glanced at her phone and said this.

Nan Zhubin sat upright on the single-seater sofa in the counseling room, starting to review the counseling plan he had made for Xu Pengcheng.

Time soon reached the pre-agreed time with Xu Pengcheng.

Knock knock knock—

"Come in," Nan Zhubin called out loudly.

At the same time, he was happy that this time there was no situation where the visitor did not show up for counseling.

Xu Pengcheng is now under the assignment of the Health Commission’s "psychological intervention project," not someone who spontaneously came to seek help from Nan Zhubin.

The situation is similar to Li Mingchen.

Students in this situation often feel repelled when they come to Nan Zhubin for counseling.

Not showing up is not impossible.

Fortunately, this time it didn’t happen.

Nan Zhubin couldn’t help but slightly curl his lips.

However, the next moment, seeing Xu Pengcheng walking in, Nan Zhubin’s smile abruptly faded.

...

[Body rigid.]

[Shoulders rise and fall with breathing, not using natural abdominal breathing.]

[Cheeks are very red.]

Nan Zhubin pulled a friendly smile back on his face.

"Please have a seat."

Upon hearing this, Xu Pengcheng complied.

[Hands placed on knees.]

[Eyes wandering, no direct eye contact.]

[Very tense.]

Even more tense than last time.

Xu Pengcheng’s reaction was somewhat different from what Nan Zhubin initially expected.

In Nan Zhubin’s original plan, with Wang Rui leaving, students had a new training environment, theoretically Xu Pengcheng should be exhibiting more relaxation than last time.

[No, I was somewhat presumptive... Others are indeed more relaxed, but Xu Pengcheng is different.]

[He hasn’t been involved in this matter and doesn’t understand the details, so he exhibits a different reaction from others.]

Also, there is another speculation in Nan Zhubin’s mind.

That is, the problems Xu Pengcheng has might include deeper/thorny issues buried in his heart, which haven’t been unearthed by Nan Zhubin.

And these deeper issues have actually been driven deeper over these days.

Nan Zhubin’s mind was bustling with thoughts.

Utilizing the information collected within these brief seconds, adjusting his counseling plan.

And despite thinking so much, only two or three breaths of time had passed in reality.

"Hello, teacher."

Upon hearing Xu Pengcheng’s greeting, Nan Zhubin subconsciously replied: "Hello, Pengcheng, nice to see you again."

The consultant instinctively began to sort out the conversation flow: "It’s been over a week since our last meeting, and many things have happened during this time."

Xu Pengcheng looked up and exchanged a glance with Nan Zhubin: "I haven’t thanked you yet, teacher, that day when I fell from up there, if it wasn’t for you catching me, I really can’t imagine what would have happened... My parents have wanted to meet you ever since, to invite you for a meal..."

"It’s alright, I’m just glad you’re okay."

Nan Zhubin smiled and waved his hand, not extending much on this topic but timely bringing the conversation back.

"You just returned to school, right? Recently, a lot has happened at school, have you looked into it?"

Nan Zhubin’s first step was to understand the cause of Xu Pengcheng’s current change.

Xu Pengcheng slowly nodded.

Nan Zhubin’s question was an open-ended one.

Faced with such open-ended questions, the guest has countless directions to answer.

The conversation ahead, and the visitor’s motivation hadn’t been clouded with false pretenses to confuse Nan Zhubin.

Therefore, the things Xu Pengcheng says would typically be what he has been most concerned about these days.

Also, it’s most likely the cause of Xu Pengcheng’s current change.

Sure enough, after hearing Nan Zhubin’s question.

Xu Pengcheng lowered his head: "I know, Coach Wang seems to have... had an incident. Everyone will have to change coaches from now on."

[Eyebrows pulled down.]

[Clenching teeth.]

[Hands twisted together.]

[This feeling is...guilt?]

Xu Pengcheng is feeling guilty about Wang Rui’s departure?

Nan Zhubin concentrated his gaze.

He repeated Xu Pengcheng’s words.

"You know that Wang Rui... the teacher had an incident."

Xu Pengcheng nodded.

"And you also know everyone will have to change coaches because of this."

Xu Pengcheng nodded again.

Nan Zhubin broke down Xu Pengcheng’s statement into two parts.

Thus understanding, Xu Pengcheng’s [guilt] points to the latter statement.