Return of the Antagonistic Lady Boss

Chapter 471 - 445: Unworthy of Being a Doctor

When Mr Liu rushed over, the assessment had already ended.

Mr Liu went to find Wang Yafei, while Qian found Liu Li to see if the child needed psychological assistance.

This child looked disheveled; the three-day assessment had left him covered in mud. As Qian approached, he was sitting alone on a rock, looking lost, with his gaze fixed on the distant mountains, eyes deep and distant.

He had just experienced a situation of "life and death." In the scenario specially created for him and Wang Yafei, his father, Mr Liu, was taken hostage by villains while he happened to pass by, yet ultimately could not defeat the "villains."

When his father told him to leave, he refused. After his father jumped, Liu Li suddenly understood what a hero was. His father and brother were such heroes, and he was still far from it.

Even though he realized after the villain removed the mask that it was just someone pretending, at that moment, Liu Li had already knelt on the ground, covering his face and weeping.

This scenario was specially designed for him and Wang Yafei, but they didn’t know it was just a simulation; they truly believed it was a hostage situation.

People can never imagine in extreme environments how difficult it is to become a hero, words that are so easily said. He finally understood the greatness of his father and brother, and also knew he was still far from being a hero. Passion without ability can only add chaos; one should accomplish tasks according to their capability.

Qian admired Yu Minglang’s meticulous arrangement for this scenario experience because some things, even if explained verbally for three or five years, could not compare with the effect of experiencing it for a few days. Growth happens in a split second.

She stood there, watching Liu Li from a distance.

Mr Liu approached from another direction and sat beside Liu Li.

"Dad... did I disappoint you?"

"You performed very well, beyond my expectations," Mr Liu said with gratification.

Liu Li wiped away his tears with his sleeve, not daring to look at his father, but his father patted him on the shoulder, "Why are you crying? Men don’t cry."

"Am I really that different from my brother? I can never be a hero like him."

"Fool, why imitate him? You are you; you have your own life. The experience your Lang arranged for you wasn’t to discourage you, but to make you understand that everyone is irreplaceable. You are already great, son."

"I am nothing... If it were real, I would have lost you... Dad, if my brother were here, would it not have happened?" Liu Li couldn’t forgive himself.

"When I asked you to leave, you didn’t retreat, which shows your awareness is the same as your brother’s. After it ended, your Lang told me you are a true man. But, son, some things require more than just passion. You have already shown excellence; you proved yourself to be the rightful brother of a hero."

A teenager’s naive dream shattered just like that.

All have passion, but passion alone is not enough; one must have capability.

"Did I not bring shame to you and my brother?"

"No, your Lang rarely praises anyone, but he spoke highly of you. Son, do you still want to adhere to your own inner thoughts?"

"No... I want to return to my post, be the best urban management officer, and not bring shame to you or my brother."

"Did it scare you?"

"No, I realized just how large the gap is between me and others. It was just a real-life wilderness survival show, but I saw peers solving problems faster than me. These gaps are currently beyond my change, but I can excel in my position, not to cause shame to you."

During the assessment, Liu Li witnessed the excellence of these workplace elites and observed their impressive responses that altered his views.

"Oh? No desire for training?"

"As long as I remember I’m my brother’s sibling, and remember not to cause shame to you or my brother, I can still contribute to society in an ordinary position. Dad, I get you now. As your son, I can’t bring shame to you. I will hold myself to a high standard."

There are inherent differences in strength and intelligence among people, undeniable after witnessing the efforts of those around his age in the past few days. Liu Li accepted that he might never become someone like Yu Minglang but knew he could be the best in his role.

This aligns with Qian’s discourse on the concept of the nine personality types: one can never turn into someone else, but can become the best version of oneself.

Mr Liu, gratified, watched his son’s transformation, finally speaking words he had long been embarrassed to express.

"Son, do you hold any resentment? I haven’t cared for you enough."

"At first, a little... but not anymore. Dad, when you jumped, I almost believed it was real, but it was all planned, with people catching you below. I am deeply moved and think I now understand: you do love me, but your mission prevents caring for family. But dad, you’re amazing! Being a hero requires sacrifice. If I can’t be a hero like you, I will at least support heroes as their family."

"You brat, how cheesy!" Mr Liu was moved to tears by his words. To conceal his emotions, he intended to give him a hug like when he was a child. Liu Li, embarrassed, pushed him away, saying he was grown now—acting like a child. Yet, he couldn’t resist Mr Liu, and they shared a firm embrace.

Watching this scene, Qian quietly turned away.

Apparently, no conclusion was needed from her side; the father-son estrangement between Liu Li and Mr Liu had resolved.

With Liu Li’s heart knot untangled, the teacher’s grievances would gradually dissolve, augmenting the possibility of reconciliation between Shigong and the teacher later.

As soon as she turned around, she was met by the red-eyed and furious Wang Yafei.

After painstakingly reaching the final stage, only a step away from success, he lost his qualification due to failure.

No need to wait for Qiao Zhen’s announcement; Wang Yafei already understood he was half a step away from his dream.

He was convinced it was the psychologist who betrayed him, leading to his voluntary withdrawal.

If Qian hadn’t leaked it, he would have secured the qualification.

"You don’t deserve to be a psychologist!" Wang Yafei said, turning and leaving in anger, his dreams instantly shattered. He restrained himself from overreacting, but inwardly he was full of grief.

"Not deserving...?" Qian murmured, looking at his angry back.

She would prove through her actions that she would be the best psychologist, unparalleled!