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Chapter 91 - 90: Ideological Dispute

Chapter 91: Chapter 90: Ideological Dispute

When Nan Zhubin arrived, Howard was already in Weng Pinting’s office.

They didn’t know what they were discussing at the time.

Anyway, when Nan Zhubin knocked and entered the room, they had already stopped, and Nan Zhubin began to talk about referring a client.

Howard just listened quietly.

But unexpectedly, Howard spoke up at this moment.

"Speaking of... this seems like the first time I’ve seen the boss express an opinion different from Sister Pingting’s, right?"

Nan Zhubin pursed his lips, a bit surprised.

Howard then turned to Nan Zhubin and said:

"In Psychological Consultation, for issues like Transference, there should be appropriate solutions, right? And isn’t it an issue if someone easily experiences Transference? If you ignore the situation and just refer the client, isn’t it akin to just avoiding the problem rather than solving it?"

"More importantly, wasn’t this client renewing because of Xiao Nan? What if they change consultants and ask for a refund?"

"Xiao Nan, why not seize this rare opportunity and do well by this client, make it long-term. After all, she came to you, she chose you, you should be responsible for her."

Nan Zhubin barely managed his expression control, nearly resorting to Emotion Rebalancing.

Seriously, your set of backhanded, front-handed comments, after saying them, why do you still show such a ’I make valid points, you better listen’ expression?

The effective keywords in your lengthy speech mostly revolve around money, right?

Weng Pinting frowned upon hearing this and stepped in before Nan Zhubin could react:

"Howard, didn’t I tell you before—don’t interfere with professional matters?"

The supervisor immediately shot down Howard’s words.

Simply because what Howard said was exceedingly jarring to a professional’s ears.

However, the boss, who usually complies with the supervisor in every aspect, didn’t back down this time.

"Did I say something wrong? Whether from a professional or commercial perspective, isn’t it better for Xiao Nan to take on this client?"

"No, no, there’s only commercial consideration here, not professional."

It’s like saying "Doctors are meant to save lives, so could you also cover my medical bills and maybe treat my poverty while you’re at it, otherwise my physical illness might relapse in the future." Complete nonsense.

Weng Pinting squinted at Howard for a while, using the analogy above to explain to him.

She then skillfully elaborated further: "This kind of Transference is very draining for the consultant and can greatly interfere with Zhuren’s quality of consultations for other clients."

"Moreover, if this client has any paranoid disorders, it could affect Zhuren’s personal safety, and even harm our consulting center."

What Weng Pinting mentioned was not alarmist talk but based on precedent.

If Nan Zhubin’s personal safety is jeopardized, then he won’t be able to make money for Howard; if the consulting center is harmed, Howard might even lose money.

When arguing with someone fixated on money, avoid discussing ideals or morals, just point out potential financial losses, and you can immediately persuade them.

As expected, after weighing the potential gains and losses, Howard reluctantly accepted this explanation.

He no longer insisted that Nan Zhubin should take on this already transferred client.

...

But it wasn’t over yet.

Howard lit a cigarette and slowly sat down, watching as Weng Pinting and Nan Zhubin checked the client’s characteristics and sought a suitable consultant based on the consulting center’s orientations and scheduling.

Once everything was in order, he slowly spoke.

"Xiao Nan, remember I asked you to stop by my office after your consultation?"

Nan Zhubin was taken aback, noticing a slightly suppressed expression on Howard’s face.

Micro-expression Analysis can interpret emotions but cannot truly read minds.

Unless Nan Zhubin used the continuous questioning technique he previously employed on Wang An and Bald Yang, he could only decipher emotions without extra information for inference.

Hearing Howard’s question, Nan Zhubin assumed that Howard wanted to "kick the cat" after feeling slighted by the supervisor, thus shifting the blame to a reprimandable employee.

Using "not listening to the boss" as a pretext to vent.

However, Howard didn’t wait for Nan Zhubin to respond and continued: "Of course, the client’s matter is more important, so you saw Pingting first, which I understand. But since I’m also here now, I’ll tell you straight."

Could it really be something important?

Nan Zhubin adjusted his expression and posture, preparing to discuss serious matters: "Boss, please go ahead."

This attitude pleased Howard, the tension from being confronted by Weng Pinting eased a bit.

"I have a client transferred to me that I want to give to you. Take some time to check their information and assess the situation immediately."

Upon hearing this, Nan Zhubin looked up, and Weng Pinting also glanced over.

"What client? Why don’t I know?" Weng Pinting asked.

As a supervisor, it’s necessary and mandatory for her to review all incoming client files.

Howard tilted his chin up: "This client came through my connections; I just received the information this morning, that’s why I’m discussing it with Xiao Nan now."

"I should be the one to decide which consultant is more suitable, right?"

"This case is very suitable for Xiao Nan—it’s Depression."

Nan Zhubin watched Howard and Weng Pinting go back and forth, wishing he could walk away if he weren’t involved in the subject.

But when the words Depression were mentioned, his entire demeanor shifted solemnly.

Furthermore, there was a sense of inexplicable familiarity.

Weng Pinting’s expression also became serious: "Depression isn’t a trivial matter, I must review it."

"Didn’t Xiao Nan previously consult a Depression case? Although it was ultimately not diagnosed as Depression, Xiao Nan still did a great job."

Nan Zhubin sighed inwardly, replicating paths isn’t as simplistic as this.

He began to see that Howard’s patience with Weng Pinting had reached a limit and there seemed to be an intention to exploit the situation now.

But these management staff always have a bad habit of liking to use professional matters to compete for authority beyond the professional scope.

"As for why give it to Xiao Nan, I naturally have my reasons—"

Howard glanced at Nan Zhubin: "This client was transferred from Xiao Nan’s mentor."