Who would study psychology unless they had some issues?!

When they saw Nan Zhubin stand up, the cameraman setting up his equipment and the reporter next to him both couldn't help but brighten up.

Even though there was nothing wrong with the camera in front of him, the cameraman instinctively double-checked the switch several times to ensure the camera was working.

Nan Zhubin was the first witness to appear in this trial.

In the public's simple values, people naturally hope for 'good to be rewarded with good, and evil with evil'; and that the punishment for the wicked must repay the sins they have committed.

Even more severe punishment is something people are glad to see.

Additionally, in the public's straightforward aesthetics, they prefer to see handsome and beautiful justice partners defeating the ugly and evil villains, to create a satisfying ending.

At this moment, various audience members in the gallery appeared to sense a chance for their simple values and aesthetics to be satisfied.

The originally distracted people all refocused their attention.

Chonghui, however, was not optimistic. He glanced again at Bai Qinghua; the teacher remained calm and composed without the slightest hint of nervousness for Nan Zhubin.

On the witness stand, Nan Zhubin also remained expressionless, showing no sign of his emotions about the ongoing trial.

He first answered the prosecutor's question: "I'm the Psychological Consultant for the victim in this case, Nan Zhihao."

The prosecutor nodded: "When did he first seek psychological consultation from you?"

The consultation record was also one of the pieces of submitted evidence, showing the times Nan Zhihao came for consultations and the amounts he paid for the consultation package.

Nan Zhubin gave the date of Nan Zhihao's first consultation visit.

The prosecutor asked: "Is he still undergoing psychological consultation intervention?"

Nan Zhubin nodded: "Yes, once a week. Each consultation session's time has been submitted as evidence."

These questions were considered preparatory.

The real questions that needed the witness's explanation began now, as the prosecutor asked: "Based on the consultation, does Nan Zhihao have any psychological trauma? Is it related to this case?"

Nan Zhubin nodded: "According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Nan Zhihao meets the diagnostic criteria for [Social Anxiety Disorder]. In the initial stage of the consultation, I supplemented him with the Social Avoidance and Distress Scale and the Social Anxiety Scale, with scores above average. It can be determined that he has a broad sense of 'psychological trauma.'

Nan Zhubin continued: "Additionally, Zhihao reported that the onset of related symptoms began after being defrauded. During the consultation, when mentioning events related to 'fraud' and 'AI video,' significant somatic reactions occurred, which are consistent with post-traumatic stress reaction. The specific situations are presented in the comprehensive psychological consultation transcripts I submitted and can be identified as causally related to this case."

Subsequently, prompted by the prosecutor's questions, Nan Zhubin provided further explanations of the submitted evidence.

The courtroom had a large screen specifically for presenting evidence related to the case, such as video material, chat records, and audio recordings.

A muted commotion arose from the gallery, driven by their curiosity to turn their gaze towards the screen; some even leaned forward, squinting, waiting for the screen to refresh.

Consultation records soon appeared on the screen, showing each time Nan Zhihao received consultation, with Bai Qinghua's company stamp at the bottom.

However, the transcripts did not appear; instead, they were provided in text form to the presiding judge, associate judges, and the defense attorney.

The gallery murmured slightly, disappointed at not being able to see what they wanted.

Nan Zhubin frowned slightly, revealing his first expression of the trial.

Although considering confidentiality principles, the presence of Zhihao's name and the nature of his problem in the courtroom disclosed some privacy.

This was the outcome of prior communication between the court and Nan Zhihao. In the courtroom, these two pieces of information couldn't be avoided.

As protection, Zhubin could only excerpt consultation sections that didn't overly disclose privacy, like Zhihao's evaluations of people around him and childhood experiences. The submitted materials were all parts highly relevant to the fraud case.

In response to this result, the defense attorney quickly glanced through the text materials in hand.

When Nan Zhubin began speaking, his expression was solemn; but as he flicked through the materials, his brow quickly relaxed.

After the prosecutor indicated that the evidence explanation was complete, the defense attorney almost immediately signaled the presiding judge to request cross-examination of the witness.

Indeed, compared to the previous evidence, today's session was the real verbal battleground featuring Nan Zhubin.

Upon receiving the presiding judge's consent, the defense attorney raised an eyebrow and asked: "Nan Zhubin, Teacher Nan, you claim that the victim, Nan Zhihao, suffers from 'psychological trauma,' yet you did not submit any hospital diagnostic proof, correct?"

This question was expected.

Nan Zhubin could only nod: "Psychological consultation agencies are not authorized to issue medical diagnoses; my conclusion is based on the diagnostic criteria for mental disorders and clinical symptom assessments from psychological scales as published in mental health journals."

The defense attorney leaned forward suddenly: "So you admit this is just a 'non-medical' 'subjective assessment.'

He immediately turned towards the presiding judge: "We object to the prosecution using such speculative opinions as the basis for conviction."

The presiding judge remarked while scanning the materials in his hand: "Objection overruled. A witness who provides professional evidence can express opinions based on professional knowledge, but the court will evaluate its probative value."

He gestured for the defense attorney to continue: "The defense may proceed."

Though the objection was overruled, this outcome was anticipated; the defense attorney's initial goal had already been achieved.

He pressed on step by step: "Second question, the evidence submitted by the witness is merely an excerpted consultation dialogue transcript, which does not completely match the consultation frequency you mentioned. Moreover, there are multiple signs of revisions in the excerpts. Can I interpret this as the prosecution evading the provision of complete consultation records?"

Nan Zhubin impassively looked at the attorney: "To protect the visitor's privacy, only key segments describing symptoms related to the case were submitted by law."

The defense attorney's lips subtly twitched upward then he put on a frown: "According to the evidence you submitted, Zhihao indeed reacted to the fraud experience, but this reaction is typical for all victims and does not meet the standard for the so-called 'psychological trauma.' Furthermore, other parts show no signs of the [Social Anxiety Disorder] you mentioned."

"You cannot prove that Zhihao's 'psychological trauma' was directly caused by my client."

The defense attorney continued: "Moreover, I see that his first consultation was three months after associating with us, which implies that even if there was actual psychological trauma, it might be primarily triggered by any event occurring within those three months or even before meeting us!"