The Psychologist Episode 10 Recap
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As Qian Kaiyi was about to depart, He Dun sent him a message, asking him to wait. She intended to return the dress he had selected for her to wear at the wedding. Qian Kaiyi, however, suggested she keep it, explaining that he had bought it from Shasha specifically for her, as she hadn't liked his initial choice. He Dun, declining, said she wouldn't normally wear such a dress and thanked him for his kindness.
As she prepared to leave, Qian Kaiyi playfully called her "Jun," mentioning that he had heard He Dun's mother use that name and assumed it was her pet name. The name "Jun" immediately froze He Dun, triggering a rush of painful memories. Jun, her younger brother, was a vibrant child who loved to share his accomplishments, proudly announcing when he topped his class or recounting trips to the animal park where he saw meerkats.
He once dreamt of becoming a doctor and inventing a medicine that would bring happiness and end conflict in the world. However, her recollections also included moments of her pushing him away, saying, "Jun, can you stay away from me? Please," and also moments of him rejecting her, saying, "I don't like you anymore. Mom doesn't like you. Dad doesn't like you, either." She also remembered her mother scolding He Dun, comparing her eating habits unfavorably to Jun's.
Qian Kaiyi noticed He Dun's distress, but she tearfully asked him to stop prying into her life and making decisions for her. He apologized, asking if he had done something wrong, but He Dun insisted it was her own issue and left. Back home, consumed by her memories, He Dun compulsively plunged her head into a basin of water, her brother's smiling face haunting her. The following day, He Dun visited Professor Ji and saw Li Yun's manuscripts.
She expressed admiration for Li Yun's ability to excel in both clinical practice and academia. Professor Ji then instructed He Dun to take the manuscripts and continue Li Yun's research, explaining that Li Yun had to step away from it. He Dun was puzzled, given Li Yun's expertise, but Professor Ji revealed that Li Yun was having an intimate relationship with a client and was reported by her own husband, Xu Wei.
He Dun, shocked, initially refused to believe it, citing the couple's long-standing, respectful relationship. However, Professor Ji confirmed that Xu Wei was indeed the one who filed the complaint. During the hearing, Li Yun admitted to all the allegations, stating she had reviewed Xu Wei's report and consented to its submission, provided the client's information remained confidential. She expressed no regret for her actions. Professor Ji lamented Li Yun's self-destructive choice, noting her immense talent.
He Dun inquired about the potential revocation of Li Yun's counseling license, to which Professor Ji replied he didn't know the outcome but mentioned Li Yun's plans to go abroad, hoping it would allow everyone to calm down. He Dun speculated that the client, codenamed F, might have investigated Li Yun and intentionally set a trap.
Professor Ji considered F "highly functional," with psychological expertise possibly surpassing Li Yun's, and suggested F had subtly taken control of the sessions, breaching Li Yun's psychological defenses. Meanwhile, Jing Jing was at home, enjoying music with headphones. Hearing her mother approach, she quickly pretended to be reading. At dinner, her mother praised "Dr. Zhao" for Jing Jing's improved condition and planned another visit for further treatment. Jing Jing silently agreed.
Later, while her mother was on the phone discussing parenting with Lele’s mother, Jing Jing quietly left the room. After her daughter's departure, Jing Jing’s mother discovered food scraps, vomit, and empty wine bottles hidden under Jing Jing's bed, prompting a distraught cry for help. Later, as He Dun returned home, Lili eagerly pulled her towards Jiahui's house, hoping to spark a romance for her best friend.
Lili explained that she had sprained her ankle while picking up a parcel, and Jiahui, their neighbor, had treated it with acupuncture, alleviating the pain instantly. When He Dun mentioned her mother had fallen and refused to see a doctor, Lili enthusiastically suggested Jiahui could help He Dun's mother. He Dun was reluctant to trouble him, but Lili insisted it would be a simple matter for Jiahui, the neighborhood's "soul" who brings people together.
Jiahui greeted them warmly and readily agreed to help He Dun's mother. He Dun then arranged for Jiahui to visit her mother later that day. Upon arriving at He Dun's home, Jiahui subtly sent He Dun away to retrieve some moxa from his car, allowing him to speak privately with He Dun's mother. He questioned her about her fall, suspecting it was caused by frequent dizziness rather than a simple accident.
He noticed non-prescription sleep aids and gently advised her to get a proper hospital examination, suggesting her dizziness might be due to spinal nerve compression, not just high blood pressure. He Dun's mother revealed her reluctance to worry He Dun, who already "has too many things on her shoulders" and is "quite depressed deep down." She made Jiahui promise not to tell He Dun and assured him she would get checked.
When He Dun returned with the moxa, her mother, now in better spirits, praised Jiahui and hinted at He Dun's single status, expressing her hope for He Dun's happiness. Jiahui discreetly inquired if He Dun had faced past hardships, but her mother dismissed it as "all history." Jiahui informed He Dun that her mother's condition was likely due to "overthinking plus over-fatigue" and offered more acupuncture sessions and his availability for any future concerns.
He Dun then sincerely apologized to Jiahui, admitting her initial suspicion of him stemmed from his dramatic appearance in her life and her perception that he harbored many secrets. Meanwhile, Qian Kaiyi relentlessly called and messaged He Dun on his phone, stressing the urgency of a promotional photo shoot for their radio show. He explained to his sister that their photographer had an unexpected opening that afternoon, and waiting another two weeks would disrupt their planned publicity cycle.
He Dun, however, continued to avoid his calls, still pondering how to calmly communicate with him. Soon after, Jiahui presented He Dun with a transcranial magnetic stimulator, originally for his grandmother, suggesting it could help He Dun's hand and remarking on their similar tendency to protect their inner selves with "a very hard shell." Later, Jing Jing's mother visited He Dun's office, seeking help for her daughter.
She appeared condescending, believing her wealth could solve any problem, and initially refused to fill out the intake form or allow her daughter to be present. He Dun patiently explained the necessity of the client's presence for effective counseling. Jing Jing’s mother then detailed her daughter's condition: frequent vomiting, sometimes bloody, caused by induced vomiting leading to esophageal reflux and gastric mucosal rupture.
He Dun reiterated that she could not proceed without Jing Jing, emphasizing that the mother's perception of the issue might differ significantly from her daughter's. Frustrated, Jing Jing’s mother eventually left. That evening, He Dun finally joined Qian Kaiyi at the radio station for their "Night Talk to Your Heart" show, where their interaction began to thaw. They discussed a listener's dilemma: a 27-year-old woman grappling with family pressure to marry while her career was thriving.
He Dun advised the listener to project confidence in her ability to manage both career and personal life, reassuring her family that she could thrive independently. Qian Kaiyi offered a contrasting view, suggesting that elders’ advice, though sometimes seen as meddling, could offer valuable insights from their experience. He Dun countered that intimate relationships require an emotional foundation, and external "guidance" could become a burden, perhaps even serving others' psychological needs.
Qian Kaiyi then tried to offer He Dun a dry-cleaned dress, claiming it was for a friend, but He Dun playfully questioned its origin, further highlighting the subtle power dynamics in their exchange. Despite the underlying tensions, their on-air dialogue helped to ease their relationship. After the show, Qian Kaiyi attempted to clear the air, apologizing for his earlier remarks about dating and acknowledging He Dun's counter.
He even tried to explain his past relationship with Fang Yuxuan, but He Dun cut him off, stating she had no interest in his ex-girlfriends. As they stood in the studio, a brief flashback showed a past Valentine's Day broadcast, where Fang Yuxuan had announced on air that "Yi asked me to go out with him," hinting at a complex history between Qian Kaiyi and his former partner.
