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To call it a chat might be an understatement, as Dr. Qin had already entered her professional mode, first discussing the city’s weather and He Zhilan’s everyday life. Only after He Zhilan had sufficiently relaxed did she gradually begin to hypnotize her.

Dr. Qin was a true professional, exerting a great deal of painstaking effort to uncover the root of He Zhilan’s psychological issues.

Knowing that He Zhilan was guarded and sensitive in thought, these preliminary conversations were necessary.

Seeing that He Zhilan had now entered the desired state, Dr. Qin spoke up, her voice gentle like a breeze, passing by without trace, "Could you tell me your name?"

Dr. Qin had thought that such a basic question would elicit a swift response from He Zhilan, but unexpectedly, at the very first question, He Zhilan seemed to fall into a state of hesitation.

"Then let’s try a different question," Dr. Qin quickly shifted the topic, "Could you tell me, in this world, who is the person you love the most?"

"He Teng." This time, He Zhilan answered without hesitation.

"Besides your husband He Teng, is there anyone else you hold dear in your heart?"

"Yes." For He Zhilan, who had sunken into her own world, the topic seemed to delight her, and she responded with a hint of a smile on her lips, "My second brother, Dongxue, my father, Lin Chan—they’re all people I greatly cherish, they’ve been very good to me!"

Having said this, she paused for a moment, then added another person, "And big brother Lin! When I was little, big brother Lin was especially kind to me, always patiently taking me out to play, protecting me, and preventing others from bullying me."

"Who is this big brother Lin? A neighbor’s son?"

"No! He’s my cousin! My uncle’s child~ Regrettably, he’s no longer in this world." As she said these words, her tone was filled with poignant sorrow, "Big brother Lin was a good person, but sadly, by the time I grew up, he was gone."

"Everyone has their day of departure. Perhaps he is now living in another corner of the world, or maybe he is watching over you from heaven," Dr. Qin had not expected that He Zhilan would single out her deceased cousin like this.

"What are your parents’ names?" Dr. Qin casually continued to ask.

This time, He Zhilan did not respond; she bit her lip, the same reaction she had had when Dr. Qin initially asked for her name, hesitating, with a flicker of doubt, and seemingly resisting something.

Seeing this, Dr. Qin quickly shifted the topic again, "You have many friends around who protect you, you are very fortunate. So, can you tell me, up to this point, when do you think was the happiest moment of your life?"

"When I was a child, my grandfather would hold me and sing military songs for me, my grandmother would peel grapes for me, and my aunt would send me a little Western dress and gifts from abroad on my birthday.

I was so happy, so blessed then." This happiness made her smile even sweeter, "After growing up, as long as I could be with my brother and my family, I was very happy. "

"Do you ever feel scared? Do you have nightmares?" Dr. Qin finally got to the crux of the matter, "What kind of nightmares have you had? Imagine you’re in a world, who is by your side? What is happening?"