My System Forces Me to Live off Women

Chapter 371 - 285: Kowtowing Apology?

Many people misunderstand psychological counseling, thinking that only "psychopaths or people with mental issues" would seek counseling, which is absolutely a big misconception.

In reality, people with severe conditions are not suitable for psychological counseling because they can no longer communicate normally and need psychiatric treatment in a hospital.

The "visitors" who can go for psychological counseling are normal people. Compared to treating illnesses, psychological counseling is more adept at treating various "unhappiness." For example, anxiety, insomnia, depression, loneliness, sadness, inferiority, poor parent-child relationships, and disharmonious intimate relationships.

Even if you’re not unhappy and just feeling bored, you can still find a counselor to chat and express your dissatisfaction with life. The premise is, you have to be willing to spend money.

Moreover, the price is quite high, similar to maintaining a car...

"Xiaomeng, how much is your consultation fee?"

Seeing He Yimeng return to the garage, with Li Peifeng thus disappearing, Huang Tianxuan removed her mask and asked this.

He Yimeng poured her a glass of water and explained, "During the lockdown period, our studio’s services to all residents in the community are charitable, so there’s no need to pay."

Huang Tianxuan shook her head, "I should pay, and I didn’t bring you a gift, just tell me the price."

"Seven hundred per hour."

He Yimeng smiled faintly, "If you really want to pay, it’s not too late to do so after we’ve talked."

Huang Tianxuan nodded, took a sip of water, and looked around the room’s setup without intending to speak.

Not saying anything? Time counts even if you don’t speak!

He Yimeng smiled inwardly, genuinely looking forward to this conversation. She initially thought that Huang Tianxuan was just an ordinary friend of Li Peifeng, and this time it was just an ordinary consultation, but now it seems... there’s a lot to talk about!!

"Ding~"

He Yimeng’s phone rang, but she quickly hung up after just one ring and turned off the phone. She apologized slightly, "Recently, during the lockdown period, many residents in the community are bored since they can’t go out and have been booking consultations with me."

Huang Tianxuan nodded slightly, "Being trapped at home and unable to go out, cut off from society, naturally leads to various real-world issues and emotional problems... How have you been feeling lately?"

He Yimeng also poured herself a glass of water, "Not good, not bad. Though being confined to the community, my work is here, and being in my second year of postgrad, my studies aren’t really disrupted."

Pausing slightly in her tone, He Yimeng gazed at Huang Tianxuan, her eyes caring but not intense, showing just the right amount of tact, "You seem a bit off, Sister Xuan. Did something happen? Is it convenient for you to talk about it?"

"I..."

Huang Tianxuan wanted to say something but hesitated, looking at He Yimeng as she fell into contemplation. After a moment, she said, "How did you and Li Peifeng meet?"

Miss Huang actually knew that the person in front of her with white hair did not have a simple relationship with Li Peifeng, because when she first arrived in the Capital, she immediately sought out Li Peifeng at Beihua Normal University.

By chance, she encountered ’A Gust of Wind in the World’ conducting a web literature seminar, and during the lecture, she saw He Yimeng raise her hand and challenge Li Peifeng.

So, Huang Tianxuan was somewhat curious about what specifically happened between the two.

"Us..."

He Yimeng was slightly taken aback, not expecting Huang Tianxuan to bring this up suddenly, but she still smiled and truthfully recounted various past events between her and Li Peifeng.

For counselors, appropriate self-disclosure is necessary, especially given the current situation. He Yimeng believed that if she didn’t start talking first, Huang Tianxuan would certainly not share her story.

In fact, He Yimeng’s move was right, as after hearing her out, Huang Tianxuan’s otherwise calm mood evidently shifted, her face full of a warm smile, "I see, do you still keep in touch with him now?"

"We definitely keep in touch, but it’s limited to that. Otherwise, Wu Wenyue would never have allowed me to work at their studio."

He Yimeng felt it was unnecessary to mention her transactional relationship with Li Peifeng, as it seemed to border on illegality.

And smart as Huang Tianxuan was, she didn’t fully believe what the person in front of her said, chuckling and continuing the conversation, "You were decisive; breaking up with him was the right decision at that time."

He Yimeng smiled too and continued, "So, can we talk about you now?"

"Me?"

Huang Tianxuan exhaled gently, looked at He Yimeng with an almost self-reflective expression, and smiled leisurely, "You’ve already said it all for me, added a couple of dream stories, and it doesn’t affect me making the same decision as you. Although there are still some slight emotions now, I think they’re temporary."

Like me? Another one disappointed in Li Peifeng and decided to leave? Then you’d better not be like me, turning back not long after...

He Yimeng pondered over it and said softly, "Actually, minor emotions also need to be addressed. Temporarily avoiding them may seem easy, but one day these things will come back like background programs, occupying our mental space."

"So?"

"So we should clean up our mental space promptly, organize the things we’ve been procrastinating on, streamline the relationships that drain us, cut what needs to be cut."

He Yimeng pursed her lips and smiled, "Avoid consuming your mental energy, completely extract yourself, and turn to what you want to do, living the life you should live."

"...You’re right."

Huang Tianxuan drank another sip of water, put down the cup, and smiled without meaning, "But there’s still some regret, a feeling of powerlessness that I can only let nature take its course. You should understand, how did you resolve it at the time?"

"Resolution is a distant goal, but understanding is right at hand."