The Psychologist Episode 27 Recap
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Qian Kaiyi was lost in thought, seeing that his colleague Zhang Miao’s desk had been moved. He recalled Zhang Miao’s words, accusing him of mixing work with personal feelings and vice-versa, making it hard to distinguish between sincerity and pretense. Meanwhile, He Dun lay on her sofa, reminiscing about moments with Qian Kaiyi, including a time he expressed his joy at co-hosting "Night Talk to Your Heart" with her.
Her phone rang, and she quickly answered, hoping it was him, but it was just an advertisement. Lily, noticing He Dun’s distracted state, asked what was wrong. He Dun confided in Lily that Qian Kaiyi hadn't contacted her all day, which was unusual, and she was unsure what it meant. Lily, after initially joking about Qian Kaiyi "playing hard to get," concluded that he wasn't a "scumbag" and might actually be in danger.
This possibility spurred He Dun to call him. Qian Kaiyi answered coldly, asking, "What's up?" and stated, "I'm fine," when He Dun asked how his day was. After He Dun hung up, feeling he didn't want to see her, she quickly changed her mind, sensing he secretly needed her. She declared she had to go see him, and Lily, observing He Dun's obvious urgency, encouraged her to go. Elsewhere, Ye Jiahui performed acupuncture therapy on Professor Ji.
He inquired about the Psychological Society, of which Professor Ji was the president. Professor Ji revealed that the society was fractured by factions, with the older generation feeling powerless and the younger members full of ambition. He mentioned that he once hoped to change things by himself, but realized he was just an ordinary man content with doing his own part.
Professor Ji then invited Ye Jiahui to a game of international chess, proposing that the winner could ask the loser for an item. During the game, Professor Ji asked about He Dun, and Ye Jiahui admitted that he had confessed his feelings to her but was rejected. Ye Jiahui then pressed Professor Ji, asking how he had won his wife's heart. Professor Ji, after a pause, revealed he had never been married.
Ye Jiahui then mentioned seeing a purple bracelet in Professor Ji’s home and assuming it belonged to his wife, to which Professor Ji simply replied it was given to him by "a friend," and Ye Jiahui questioned if it was "just a friend." Later that night, Qian Kaiyi was still troubled by Zhang Miao’s departure.
He was haunted by memories of their past teamwork, including a time when Zhang Miao, despite being injured in a car accident, was determined to deliver important news material for an interview. He Dun found Qian Kaiyi at a bar through Dongzi and ordered two beers. She asked if he had chosen to stay with "Night Talk to Your Heart" because of her.
She then asserted that she knew it was because of her, just as she had initially joined the show because of him. However, she had come to realize that the show's value and significance had grown to far exceed the meaning of their partnership. Qian Kaiyi affirmed his desire for "Night Talk to Your Heart" to continue thriving and help more people, even if they were no longer co-hosts.
He Dun, expressing her full support, told him that she believed whatever decision he made to leave "Time Interview" was the right one. Qian Kaiyi explained that while "Time Interview" focused on high-profile figures, for him now, it was more important to give a platform for ordinary listeners to express themselves, rather than just one person delivering opinions.
He stressed that "Night Talk to Your Heart" had made so many people happier and braver, helping them find relief from their distress, and therefore, abandoning it was no longer solely his decision. He Dun acknowledged his sadness over Zhang Miao's departure but reminded him that people are entitled to make their own choices, and that life is long, with many others, including her, still there to support him.
Li Wei returned to He Dun's psychological consultation office, looking much more vibrant and wearing a new dress. She shared that Mr. Qi was still harassing her, even dragging her into a corner and threatening her. Despite her tearful accusations about his actions, he brazenly claimed their encounter was consensual and that she had agreed to it.
Li Wei was deeply distressed, asking why he wouldn't leave her alone, and fearing that speaking out would ruin her life, as she believed she wouldn't meet "their standards." He Dun probed further, asking about these "standards" and the type of people Li Wei referred to. Li Wei described them as "good girls" who lived orderly, well-off lives without much ambition or hardship, concerned only with trivialities like the sugar level in their bubble tea.
He Dun realized Li Wei was trying to transform herself into one of these "good girls" to gain credibility. She asked Li Wei to write down three traits that made her different from these girls. Li Wei then reflected on her past self, who unashamedly pursued her desires and ambition, even knowing that "the higher one climbs, the harder one falls."
She questioned if her past behavior, and her failure to explicitly push Mr. Qi away, made her "frivolous" in the eyes of others, leading them to believe she "asked for it." He Dun firmly told Li Wei that the fault lay entirely with the perpetrator, not with her. Li Wei felt that people had already judged her based on preconceptions, regardless of the truth, assuming she was manipulative, promiscuous, or invited the harassment by her appearance.
He Dun then asked Li Wei to imagine if she had been the "good girl" she envisioned that night. Through a hypothetical scenario, He Dun showed Li Wei being harassed by Mr. Qi even while dressed conservatively and refusing drinks. He Dun emphasized that no matter how perfect, ambitious, or covered up Li Wei made herself, it would not change the perpetrator's intentions. She concluded by stating clearly that a rape has one and only one cause: the rapist.
He Dun then instructed Li Wei to tear up the cards on which she had written "desire," "frivolous," and "I'm not perfect," explaining that these labels could become weapons for others to hurt her or excuses for the abuser. He Dun reassured Li Wei that no one could deny her pain or her worth because of what she had experienced. The following morning, as Li Wei headed to work, Mr. Qi harassed her in the elevator.
She fled, but he followed her, cornering her and attempting to grab her. She finally broke away in tears, loudly proclaiming that he made her sick. That night, Li Wei courageously published her story online. She detailed the struggle she faced before speaking out and the pain the scars brought, emphasizing that compromise was the greatest harm to herself.
She wrote about being raped by Mr. Qi when she was drunk and unable to resist, clearly stating it was against her will. She acknowledged that many might not believe her but felt compelled to expose the demon's crime and question why perpetrators can act unbothered while victims suffer in silence and self-blame.
She asserted that she was not seeking sympathy or attention, but wanted to declare that it was not her fault, and to empower other women who experienced similar tragedies to realize that "it's not our fault." Meanwhile, a meeting of the Psychological Society was underway, with Ye's father in attendance as an observer for the purpose of recommending newcomers. Concerns were raised about Professor Ji's potential opposition, but Ye's father assured them he would handle it.
Wen Liang, a promising candidate, was also present. Professor Ji arrived, remarking on the unexpected liveliness of the meeting and noting the presence of "an old acquaintance." However, Ye's father publicly corrected him, stating they weren't that close and had merely crossed paths during their youth.
