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Chapter 209 - 207: If I Hadn’t Met Mr. Nan

Chapter 209: Chapter 207: If I Hadn’t Met Mr. Nan

Hearing Cheng Hui’s words, Nan Zhubin’s eyes lit up immediately.

Could this young girl have some decisive information?

Immediately afterward, Nan Zhubin saw Cheng Hui take out her phone.

"No one else knows, Xiao Jie actually has a Weibo alt account, which she uses like a diary. But I know, because she typically keeps a lot of her thoughts to herself and only shared a tiny bit with me when we were closest."

"Back then, when we were very close, I gave her this idea. This way, she could have another place to express herself, and if luck would have it, similar-minded netizens might join in."

"... But later, when our relationship wasn’t as good, I stopped paying attention to her updates."

"After things happened to her, I was too afraid to even use Weibo, scared of seeing her traces..."

Cheng Hui looked up: "I thought maybe there might be some of Xiao Jie’s thoughts in here that could help you, or her parents, Mr. Nan."

Nan Zhubin glanced at the ID shown on Cheng Hui’s screen and took out his own phone.

After accessing the account’s homepage, he quickly scrolled through, seeing that Chen Jie’s alt account really appeared to be a journal-like medium.

Having obtained Cheng Hui’s [Other’s impression] of Chen Jie, this happened to complement Nan Zhubin’s three essential elements of counseling with the [Self-Image].

Nan Zhubin asked, "Does Chen Jie post a lot in her moments?"

Cheng Hui shook her head: "Almost not at all. Even if she does occasionally, it’s usually things the academy requires everyone to repost, like ’Young People Study,’ or the academy’s public account articles, rarely about life..."

She cautiously watched Nan Zhubin’s expression: "Mr. Nan, is this helpful?"

It is, but to be honest, it’s quite limited.

Nevertheless, Nan Zhubin still looked up and gave Cheng Hui a smile: "It was a big help, thank you."

Cheng Hui let out a long sigh of relief and smiled along.

"Additionally..." Nan Zhubin continued, "Maybe I can share the things on this account with her parents. Do you know where their home is?"

Cheng Hui frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then relaxed: "I do. I used to send her small gifts from out of town, so I know her home address."

Cheng Hui quickly browsed through her records and then handed it to Nan Zhubin.

Nan Zhubin looked it over and nodded.

Thus, the matter concerning Chen Jie was considered concluded.

And the demeanor Cheng Hui displayed had transformed drastically compared to when she first entered the counseling room; the therapy was also very effective.

A double win.

But out of professional responsibility for the counseling, Nan Zhubin needed to see it through.

"Next, we still have a little time to practice the [Rational Emotive Therapy] I mentioned before."

...

Outside the counseling room, Xia Tian watched the minute hand on the wall clock, quietly estimating the time.

Ever since Nan Zhubin started counseling here, it had become a habit for her.

Fortunately, the student work position wasn’t busy, and with Xia Tian handling her studies with ease, it hadn’t added much to her workload.

Moreover, today, someone was busier than her.

Noticing the movement beside her, Xia Tian couldn’t help but turn her head——

"Hello? Is this Teacher Kan from the Art College? It’s like this..."

"Oh, oh okay, you don’t know, then which teacher might know? Please..."

"Teacher Chen? I’m Chen Ting from the Law School, it was Teacher Kan who gave me your contact, I have a question to consult with you..."

Beside Xia Tian, Chen Ting was quietly communicating.

She seemed to be inquiring about some information, constantly making calls and hanging up; each time she answered, her face was filled with expectation, and each time she hung up, it was full of disappointment.

Yet she seemed to enjoy it despite the repetitive nature.

When her phone’s [Call List] was full of call records, she finally appeared exhausted, put down her phone, and took a light breath.

It also gave Xia Tian a chance to converse: "Any news?"

Chen Ting shook her head: "The last teacher said they’ll look into it, but I don’t have much hope. So, I’ll try a different approach later."

Xia Tian watched Chen Ting, whose face showed visible fatigue, hesitated, but couldn’t help saying: "Um... Why don’t you take a break first?"

"Hmm? Am I not on a break now?"

"It’s just... I mean, I feel like your concern over Mr. Nan’s affairs is a bit excessive..."

Xia Tian tried to word it as gently as possible.

When Nan Zhubin was initially organizing center materials, he only asked Xia Tian for help. But later, to avoid missing anything, they also combed through all non-confidential Jiang University Psychological Center files.

At the same time, they needed to pay attention to new visitors’ information afterward to prevent more victims like Lin Lulin.

Considering the immense workload, after securing Nan Zhubin’s approval, Xia Tian called in Chen Ting to help.

After all, Xia Tian was originally sitting with Chen Ting during shifts, so she couldn’t avoid her while working.

As a result, Chen Ting gained some insight into Nan Zhubin’s past matters and the ones currently being handled.

She started to help in her own way.

At this moment, facing Xia Tian’s concern, Chen Ting raised an eyebrow and cheekily asked: "Aren’t you even more concerned than I am?"

This teasing expression made Xia Tian’s ears instinctively redden: "I am because... I helped Mr. Nan before with your issue, so I figured I’d see it through..."

Chen Ting’s smile widened: "But I’m still his visitor, right? No matter how you see it, I’m more involved in Mr. Nan’s matters, aren’t I?"

Xia Tian stammered incoherently.

Seeing Xia Tian’s flushed face, Chen Ting couldn’t resist pinching it, feeling a somewhat teary texture for an instant.

She laughed even more freely, but soon her expression turned flat, even slightly melancholic.

"Honestly... Tiantian."

"Hmm?"

"Do you think that if I hadn’t met Mr. Nan, what would I have become?"

Xia Tian was stunned, her hand initially poised to pinch Chen Ting in retaliation, halted mid-air, turning instead to hold Chen Ting’s hand instinctively.

"Why think about that now?" she couldn’t help but comfort.

"I didn’t have to think about it before. But after learning about Mr. Nan’s matters, I couldn’t help but ponder."

"If I hadn’t met Mr. Nan, would my ending have been like that..." Chen Ting couldn’t help but lower her voice, "’Chen Jie’?"

She spoke while instinctively clutching her clothes: "I’ve been really happy lately; yet, the happier I am, the more I can’t help but fear what might have been my original outcome."