Xia Fanxing felt even more bewildered after listening, his face full of confusion.
Ning Youguang didn’t know why the young man opposite had left the house today — he had cut his hair, shaved, changed into clean clothes, looking very different from the unkempt appearance he had when seen at ho that day.
His features were clearly visible, and despite wearing a hat and habitually lowering his head, one could easily tell he was a handso young man.
However, because he was too thin, his cheeks lacked flesh, and his bones protruded slightly, making him look less attractive.
His skin, paler than most due to years of staying indoors, had bluish veins, giving him a gloomy and eerie aura.
This was how Ning Youguang saw Xia Fanxing the mont she opened the office door.
"Ms. Ning, I’ve co all the way here, and you tell I’m not the one seeking consultation? What should I do then?" Xia Fanxing asked, a hint of sadness in his eyes.
"That’s a good question. Let explain: psychological consultation is a spontaneous process. For a case to proceed normally, both the client and the consultant must voluntarily agree to it. This ans I can only help you if you co to out of your need for consultation, and only then can our collaboration be considered established. Once we agree to collaborate, we need to draw up a contract. At the end of the consultation, I’ll inform you of your situation and progress, clearly written down. This is a very professional case consultation process, and we need to be responsible and take it seriously."
Xia Fanxing’s mind raced. Although he hadn’t fully grasped the situation, he understood that seeking consultation with Ms. Ning required his voluntary participation and responsibility for the results.
This implied that regardless of what happened post-consultation, he would have to bear the consequences.
This was completely different from the swift, instructive, class-like experience he had imagined before coming.
Yet it made Xia Fanxing’s resistance to the reputedly skilled psychologist in front of him begin to waver.
After a long ti, he finally spoke up, "I understand. I’m willing to accept the consultation and cooperate with you. I’m sorry for my earlier attitude. Can we continue with the consultation?"
Unexpectedly, Ning Youguang, with a gentle expression, seriously replied, "We’ve already conducted a formal consultation."
Subsequently, she patiently explained to Xia Fanxing what a client and consultant need to do during case consultations.
"We need to have an hour-long face-to-face session every week. The duration of this case depends on your specific situation. I suggest we start the consultation next week, every Wednesday from 10 to 11 AM. At the end of this case, we’ll proceed with the next consultation plan. Have you decided?"
Xia Fanxing was about to nod but then rembered how he often made hasty decisions without thinking, only to regret them later, or did whatever his elders suggested.
This resulted in him doing things half-heartedly.
He rarely had those monts where he carefully considered before acting decisively on his own ideas.
The agreent that was about to escape his mouth got stuck in his throat.
He looked at the teacher opposite, whose eyes were clear yet full of wisdom, and decided to make a decision for himself this ti.
After a long pause, he slowly asked, "Can I go back and think about it for a while, then call you with my decision?"
"Of course." Ning Youguang stood up from the other side.
There were no mandatory requirents or excessive suggestions.
Xia Fanxing felt a weight lift from his heart and let out a gentle sigh.
Before leaving Ning Youguang’s office.
Xia Fanxing was already at the door, but turned around to look at Ms. Ning, who was standing by the door to see him off.
He hesitated for a mont, then nervously asked, "Ms. Ning, do you think I will get better?"
Ms. Ning smiled, and for a mont, Xia Fanxing seed to see the magnolias blooming outside the garden of his ho.
Her voice remained gentle but carried more cheerfulness than during the consultation.
"Of course. If I didn’t believe everyone has the potential to improve, I wouldn’t do this job. I can’t promise you will definitely get better, but I will do my best to accompany you on this journey. anwhile, I hope you can fully commit. If we both strive towards a common goal, I believe there’s light ahead. Ultimately, we need to align our goals, trust each other, and collaborate well."
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