Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
At the hospital’s psychology department.
Qiao Lian sat facing the psychologist.
The treatment room was one and the environment was designed to make one feel comfortable. The interior looked more like an office than a hospital.
The psychologist was affable and there was wisdom in his eyes, which made him look trustworthy.
Qiao Lian looked at him and related Shen Liangchuan’s performance so far. Finally she asked, “Doctor, what do we do now?”
The psychologist sighed after hearing her description. “As you know, our job as psychologists is to guide and facilitate the patient’s thinking. But there is a type of patient that we fear the most.”
After a short pause, Qiao Lian asked, “What sort of patient?”
“Patients like Best Actor Shen. On the one hand, they have great mental strength and cannot be influenced by external factors. On the other hand, they can get obsessive and pedantic about one particular thing.”
The psychologist continued with a sigh, “What do you think happened last time he came?”
Qiao Lian shook her head.
The psychologist said, “Actually, we didn’t do much in that session. After he came in, he said only one thing.”
He cleared his throat and continued, imitating Shen Liangchuan’s speaking style, “May I use your couch to sleep for an hour?”
Qiao Lian widened her eyes in astonishment.
The psychologist kept speaking, “He was not open to sharing and I have no idea what happened to him. There is no way I can help him.”
“He is a strong and confident man, so it’s impossible to influence his thinking. This sort of patient is our greatest fear and Best Actor Shen without doubt falls into this category. I can say with certainty that, without the preoccupation he has, he could be the most successful businessman. He has been in the entertainment world for a long time, he doesn’t feel the need to confide, he knows what he wants. But if he doesn’t wish to tell me what’s troubling him, then I’ll never be able to plan a treatment to address his situation.”
Qiao Lian was quiet for a long time after hearing out what the doctor had to say. Finally she spoke, “And if his insomnia cannot be cured?”
“His health will suffer from the lack of sleep, and his immunity will take a plunge. According to you, his health has already suffered the last couple weeks. If this goes on, it can endanger his life. Insomnia is not a small matter, especially in his case, where he is unable to even get an hour of sleep a day. It won’t take long until he develops a terminal condition!”
Qiao Lian jumped up in fright when she heard this.
She looked at the psychologist, showing that she understood, and said after a moment, “I will try my best to find out the problem and uncover the truth.”
The psychologist stood up as well and said, “Ok, I wish you success. Only when we find out the cause and its effects, will we be able to come up with a treatment plan.”
She left the hospital feeling a little lost.
The psychologist’s words echoed in her ears:
“... It can endanger his life!”
She recalled that night, when she called him and he had not answered. She recalled how she had dashed into the bathroom and saw him on the ground, with his body slumped against the wall, his head lowered and water rolling down his hair. His body was limp and lifeless.
In that instant, she had felt her heart in her throat.
Nothing bad could happen to him. She had to ensure that.
She had to find out what had happened to to Soul Fighter eight years ago.
Her expression was resolute at this thought.
She picked up her cell phone, found the captain’s number and dialed it.