Multiple Personalities

Shen Jingqi sat on the sofa, his brows tightly knit, his gaze occasionally glancing out the window, as if searching for some kind of answer. Yang Haotian sat opposite him, holding an untouched cup of coffee, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

"Haotian, the reason I called you here this time is because of Cong Nanxue." Shen Jingqi finally broke the silence, his voice deep and powerful.

Hearing this, Yang Haotian was slightly stunned, then put down the coffee cup in his hand and leaned forward: "Cong Nanxue? What's happened to her?"

Shen Jingqi sighed and rubbed his temples: "I've noticed some abnormal behavior from her during the consultation. Also, senior sister Li Baiyu has been under a lot of pressure, which may also be related to Cong Nanxue."

"Is she involved too?" A trace of surprise flashed in Yang Haotian's eyes.

Shen Jingqi nodded: "Yes. Senior sister has been preoccupied lately, and I suspect that Cong Nanxue's appearance might be related to the stress she's facing."

Yang Haotian scratched his head, appearing somewhat puzzled: "But I never introduced Cong Nanxue to you. How did she find you?"

Shen Jingqi's gaze became sharp: "That's exactly what I'm puzzled about. Cong Nanxue told me that you introduced her to seek psychological consultation with me."

Yang Haotian's expression changed: "What? That's impossible! I never introduced her!"

Shen Jingqi took a deep breath and detailed the process of Cong Nanxue scheduling the consultation to Yang Haotian. After listening, Yang Haotian frowned deeply, lost in thought.

"This is really strange," Yang Haotian muttered to himself, "How did Cong Nanxue know about you? And why would she lie that I introduced her?"

Shen Jingqi's eyes were filled with confusion: "This is also what I can't figure out. Cong Nanxue's behavior and words always seem to carry a certain purpose."

Suddenly recalling something, Yang Haotian abruptly raised his head: "Right! Did Cong Nanxue see the advertisement for my psychological consultation studio on her phone, and then schedule with you?"

Shen Jingqi nodded: "Yes, that's what she said."

Yang Haotian frowned: "That would explain a bit. I can ask customer service about the detailed situation that day."

After a moment of silence, Shen Jingqi spoke slowly: "Haotian, have you thought that Cong Nanxue approaching me might have another motive?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Haotian's heart tightened: "You mean… she might not be here for psychological consultation?"

Shen Jingqi nodded, his eyes full of vigilance: "Yes. I always feel she is testing me, like she wants to get something from me."

Yang Haotian scratched his head, appearing somewhat frustrated: "This makes things difficult. We know nothing about Cong Nanxue's background or motives, and are now completely in a passive position."

Shen Jingqi sighed: "Yeah. Also, senior sister's pressure is increasing, and I can't just sit back and do nothing."

Suddenly, Yang Haotian's eyes lit up: "Wait a minute! You said senior sister is under pressure, could it be because she knows something? Or is Cong Nanxue's appearance related to what she is investigating?"

Hearing this, Shen Jingqi's heart couldn't help but be affected.

Yang Haotian's expression became serious: "If that's the case, then Cong Nanxue's behavior is even more suspicious. We must figure out her real purpose as soon as possible."

Shen Jingqi stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the bustling street outside: "Haotian, what do you think we should do?"

Yang Haotian pondered for a moment, then spoke: "First, we need to secretly investigate Cong Nanxue's background. Understand her past and present, and see if there is anything suspicious. I'll go back and have customer service look up her information, including her ID details."

Shen Jingqi nodded.

Yang Haotian continued: "Secondly, we need to closely monitor Cong Nanxue's actions. See what she's been up to recently and who she's been in contact with."

Shen Jingqi turned around and looked at Yang Haotian: "I'll leave this matter to you. You're better at tracking and investigating."

Yang Haotian gave a wry smile: "Alright. Looks like I'll have to play detective again. I insisted on having you join, never thought the first visitor would have such an adverse impact on you."

Shen Jingqi didn't say a word.

In fact, it wasn't Yang Haotian's fault, he was entirely well-intentioned. It just happened that Cong Nanxue used this opportunity to find a way to contact him.

From a dialectical perspective, this has both advantages and disadvantages.

Shen Jingqi patted Yang Haotian on the shoulder: "Thank you for your hard work. I'll treat you to a meal once this is over."

Yang Haotian smiled: "Alright! Then I'll wait for your big meal."

Beep beep—

Yang Haotian's phone vibrated.

Yang Haotian glanced at Shen Jingqi, then answered the call.

After the call ended, Yang Haotian seemed a bit urgent, "Jingqi, the customer service at the studio has already retrieved Cong Nanxue's file," Yang Haotian said.

"How is it?" Shen Jingqi quickly asked.

"Cong Nanxue did see the advertisement for the psychological consultation studio on her phone and then proactively scheduled you," Yang Haotian explained.

"Then why did she book with me?"

"I guess, maybe because of your good looks?" Yang Haotian asked half-jokingly.

Hearing this, Shen Jingqi rolled his eyes: "Come on, can you be serious? I'm talking about serious matters now."

Yang Haotian quickly put away his smile and said seriously: "Alright, alright, actually Cong Nanxue had a reason for scheduling with you."

Upon hearing this, Shen Jingqi's heart tightened again. He didn't expect there to be a reason for Cong Nanxue scheduling him. "What reason?" Shen Jingqi quickly asked.

"She... she's actually a friend of one of your patients," Yang Haotian said.

Hearing this, Shen Jingqi was taken aback. He didn't expect Cong Nanxue to be a friend of one of his patients. Then wouldn't all his previous guesses about her be wrong?

"What? A friend of one of my patients? Which patient?" Shen Jingqi asked hurriedly.

"I guess, your senior sister?" Yang Haotian asked.

Hearing this, Shen Jingqi's heart sank.

"She... she's a friend of senior sister? How could this be possible?" Shen Jingqi denied.

"I wasn't expecting it either, but that's what the customer service said," Yang Haotian shrugged.

"Then... what does Cong Nanxue mean by coming to me?" Shen Jingqi asked.

"I don't know, but her behavior is indeed a bit abnormal," Yang Haotian said, "I used to think she was attracted by your looks, but now it seems things aren't that simple."

"I didn't expect Cong Nanxue to be so scheming. Customer service is still too naive, easily believing her."

Yang Haotian felt a bit guilty.

"Haotian, it's really not your fault, what is meant to come will come. I think, since Cong Nanxue has come, let's see what her purpose really is."