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Chapter 450 - 443: An Unexpected Scene

Chapter 450: Chapter 443: An Unexpected Scene

Chief Judge Meng pondered for a moment, then displayed an expression of sudden realization: "Ah, I remember you previously bringing this idea up to me. I didn’t realize you actually followed through with it?"

Xia Tian nodded: "Yes, I submitted a report to Director Zhao."

Chief Judge Meng’s expression was hard to decipher: "Yes, yes, yes, Director Zhao did mention this to me yesterday, saying psychological experts would come. This application got approved quite quickly... so it’s today?"

Xia Tian complained: "Exactly, we can’t wait a day longer, everyone’s at their limit."

Watching Xia Tian and his colleagues lined up at the door.

Chief Judge Meng tugged at the corners of his mouth: "I didn’t expect this, psychological experts... You young people have some ideas. And Xia here seems very confident about the expert coming."

With a cheerful tone, he said, stepping back: "Well, you guys go in early, make sure to pay attention to your own work too, don’t get too distracted, we’re nearing the end of the season, and there’s still a lot to do."

This was his way of preparing to leave.

Xia Tian thought for a moment, then invited: "Chief Judge Meng, do you want to meet the expert coming today, given they’re dealing with the family of your client? When we discussed the schedule yesterday, I saw you didn’t have any cases this morning..."

"No cases, but there’s plenty to do." Chief Judge Meng waved his hand to decline.

Just about to say something more,

he saw Xia Tian suddenly act like a radar was activated, turning his head swiftly to point at a car in excitement and exclaimed:

"They’re here!"

Chief Judge Meng hesitated for a moment; it seemed a bit rude to leave now.

Moreover, he recognized this car.

Vroom—

The engine stopped and Chonghui parked at the door, then got out of the car with Nan Zhubin. Mo Kai, sitting in the passenger seat, parked the teachers’ vehicle in a suitable spot under the guard’s instruction.

Then Chonghui whispered something to Nan Zhubin beside him and walked quickly this way.

From a distance, he extended his hand: "Chief Judge Meng."

Chief Judge Meng shook Chonghui’s hand twice, nodding: "Is this Teacher Xiao Chong? So, the psychological expert today is you."

"How is Teacher Bai lately? What about Teacher Wong?"

It had been mentioned before, there had been some short-term exchanges between the company and the court.

Chonghui, often accompanying Bai Qinghua, naturally knew almost everyone within Bai Qinghua’s work scope.

"Teacher is doing well, Senior Sister is in Jiangdu now," replied Chonghui, then showed an embarrassed look, "I’m here as an ’assistant’ today, the main work is done by my junior brother..."

Chief Judge Meng had actually already noticed Nan Zhubin when Chonghui approached.

At first glance, he was contemplating how to use such a talent if he joined the court’s publicity team.

Under such circumstances, his quick response to exchange pleasantries with Chonghui indicated past pleasant interactions with Bai Qinghua.

But now, hearing Chonghui’s words, Chief Judge Meng’s expression darkened.

He frowned lightly, seemingly joking: "Such a young little teacher? A ’junior brother’? Have Teacher Wong’s students progressed so quickly since his departure?"

Before Chonghui could respond, he turned to Nan Zhubin: "What’s your surname, young teacher... hmm, where are you looking at?"

...

Five people gathered at the entrance, including two staff members with badges and a middle-aged man in a shirt, suit pants, and leather shoes, looking like a leader.

The middle-aged man also carried a uniform-style suit, with a badge pinned to the chest.

This was definitely eye-catching.

Several people holding documents, with bitter expressions, started hesitating whether to approach Chief Judge Meng to speak a good word.

If it didn’t look like this leader was busy with important matters, it wouldn’t just be a few looks fixated on the entrance but a whole circle of concerned individuals gathered.

Aside—

"Zhihao, what are you looking at?"

Even in the hot weather, Nan Zhihao, wearing a mask and a baseball cap, paused.

Upon hearing the voice nearby, he snapped back to reality.

Faced with his companion’s question, he didn’t immediately answer, instead, his mind was a flurry of thoughts—

[Isn’t this the psychological consultation company’s Teacher Nan? Why is he here...]

[Is it because I didn’t renew my package... no, impossible, overthinking, he must be here for another reason...]

Various strange images flashed in his mind, including several pictures from the consultation room.

Nan Zhihao clenched his fist and struck his head hard twice, seeming to want to suppress those unruly thoughts in his mind through that.

"Zhihao, what’s wrong?"

The concerned voice from beside him sounded again.

Fortunately, his expression was indiscernible because of the mask, Nan Zhihao took a deep breath, softly explaining to his companion: "Maybe I haven’t been sleeping well lately, just felt a bit dizzy just now."

Hearing this, his companion showed a complex expression.

Nan Zhihao’s eyes twitched involuntarily. His companion was indeed there to help, no doubt.

But every detail of the expression on the companion’s face seemed like needles, piercing into his eyes.

A sharp pain.

[Why run into a psychological teacher at this moment...]

[This incident has already been embarrassing... and needing to ask for help from others...]

[If people find out I went for psychological consultation, then...]

Nan Zhihao’s breathing suddenly became heavy.

His companion continued to comfort, "It’s okay, I used to work as an auxiliary police here at this court for a while and know some people. I’ll help ask about your situation, it’ll definitely get better..."

Nan Zhihao seemed oblivious but finally uttered hesitantly after being shaken twice by his companion: "Alright..."

His gaze involuntarily glanced again towards the entrance.

[...Don’t look at me, don’t look at me, don’t look at me... he seems to be looking at me!]

...

Nan Zhubin’s gaze flickered for a moment.

Then, as if noticing nothing unusual, he maintained his composure and addressed Chief Judge Meng: "Hello Chief Judge Meng, I am Nan Zhubin, a student of Teacher Bai."

"I’m surprised to see you’re dressed so formally in such hot weather... Your work ethic is commendable."

Though his tone was calm, his attitude was relatively polite.

In these brief moments, a thin layer of sweat had already formed on Chief Judge Meng’s forehead again.

"...Let’s go inside and discuss, as it concerns my client, there are some details I should explain to you well, so you won’t... wait, how did she get in here? When did she arrive!"

Before finishing his sentence, Chief Judge Meng’s face changed dramatically.

Not far off, an eighty-year-old lady suddenly emerged from the crowd, approaching with a speed unreasonable for her age.

Then—

With a creaky sound, her waist bent, followed along by her knees and legs, the whole body prostrated downwards.

[...What the heck?]