Chapter 384: Chapter 384: Even Psychiatrists Aren’t Spared from Public Displays of Affection Chapter 384: Chapter 384: Even Psychiatrists Aren’t Spared from Public Displays of Affection Half an hour later, Lu Hualiang leaned back in the leather chair of his office, staring blankly while holding the phone.
In his mind, he replayed the words of the psychiatrist he had just spoken to.
“Mr. Lu,” the doctor had said, “according to what you’ve described, your friend does not exhibit any psychological issues. She possesses a strong sense of autonomy and her thoughts are coherent.
As for the over-the-top actions you mentioned that seem absurd, it is very likely due to her being mentally out of touch for three years, causing a disconnection from the current reality.
In her mind, there are two worlds.
For her, today’s life is a completely new and unfamiliar world. She is full of curiosity about this new environment and interested in all things new, wanting to try them all out. It’s what we often refer to as ‘the calf that does not fear the tiger.’
She must be a very strong person, one who has never encountered an insurmountable problem.
Or perhaps, she has something to rely on, never needing to consider the consequences of her actions.”
Lu Hualiang’s slender fingers rhythmically tapped on the desk as his eyes slowly narrowed.
Xia Weibao’s recent behaviors had become more and more reckless. Previously, she merely seemed playful.
But now, getting into fights, playing with guns, going undercover, and piloting planes had exceeded what could be considered playful.
He worried if her mind still hadn’t fully recovered, hence why she would do so many things that others couldn’t understand.
Dr. Hao’s voice came from the phone, and Lu Hualiang snapped back to reality.
“Mr. Lu,” the doctor continued, “you really shouldn’t worry too much. Your friend’s condition is only temporary.
Once she adapts to her surroundings, gets to know more people and situations, and gradually matures and settles down, she won’t do those crazy, over-the-top things anymore due to excessive excitement.
People will ultimately grow up; it’s a process of adaptation.”
Lu Hualiang was silent.
“I understand, thank you.”
“You’re welcome. It’s my honor to help Mr. Lu. If there’s nothing else…”
Lu Hualiang hesitated but eventually asked.
“Dr. Hao, I have another friend whose wife often does things that anger him, and each time, he gets furious. But as soon as his wife shows even a hint of submission–or doesn’t even need to submit, just puts on a slight appearance of being pitiful–he softens.
Worse, his wife doesn’t even have to pretend to be pitiful; a single glare can make him cool down.
Could this be a psychological disorder?”
Why does he smell a whiff of couple’s bragging here?
“Mr. Lu, may I presume that the ‘friend’ you refer to is yourself, and the friend who got overly excited and did many unimaginable things–is your wife?”
Caught with his secret out, Lu Hualiang’s expression stiffened momentarily.
He shifted uneasily, crossing his right leg over his left.
Dr. Hao was silent again.
You’re kidding me–I postponed an international conference to give you a free consultation, and you’re actually flaunting your love life in front of me, a single man!
Where is your conscience?!
You’re not just sick; it’s utterly deep-seated!
You’re seriously suffering from ‘wife-slave’ syndrome, which has reached deep into your soul, and it’s incurable!
Dr. Hao, feeling irritated, tugged at his tie.
Just moments ago, he thought Lu Hualiang had a friend with two disconnected worlds within, arousing his curiosity to further study the case in Huaxia.
But now, it seemed, haha, she must have been spoiled rotten!
With such a strong backing, who would bother to consider the consequences?
Damn, he couldn’t help feeling played. Poking fun at singles is shameful!