The Psychologist Episode 30 Recap
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Early that morning, Ye Jiahui woke up and noticed Wen Liang’s business card at He Dun’s mother’s house, which gave him a moment of worry before he quietly departed. Shortly after, He Dun awoke, gently covering Lili with a blanket. He Dun’s mother also stirred, beginning to praise Qian Kaiyi, calling him a wonderful young man. She described him as a sunny, well-mannered person, suggesting he complemented He Dun’s introverted nature. He Dun blushed at the mention.
Her mother observed that He Dun had become noticeably more talkative and prone to bright smiles lately. She reminded her daughter that friends only accompany one for a while, and true strength must come from within. He Dun, a psychological counselor, assured her mother that regulating emotions was her expertise. At her company, Li Wei arrived for work, and a colleague apologized for her past behavior and thanked Li Wei for her help.
Later, their supervisor announced that while Qi Ming’s arrest was a victory, it also meant the loss of a major long-term client. The company now faced the risk of closing if they failed to meet their quarterly targets. Li Wei offered her resignation, but her supervisor refused it, stating it wouldn't solve the problem.
Inspired, her colleagues rallied together, each volunteering to take on a portion of the lost business quota, moving Li Wei and giving her the strength to face her imperfect self. Meanwhile, Qian Kaiyi and his colleagues saw the news of Qi Ming's arrest. Recalling his encounter with the men in black, Qian Kaiyi felt something was amiss and began scrolling through the online comments, appearing to find a clue.
Shortly after, he called He Dun to inform her that a popular public account wished to interview her. He Dun agreed, asking for the interview outline. Ye Jiahui sought out Wen Liang, introducing himself by his surname and stating he was there for a consultation, feeling a frequent lack of boundaries that led him to overstep.
He pointedly alluded to Wen Liang's own actions, noting that despite being He Dun's supervisor, Wen Liang had induced He Dun's mother to seek his counsel, knowing their mother-daughter relationship. Wen Liang dismissed these accusations, asserting that no boundary was crossed in the absence of a dual relationship and that Ye Jiahui's "intentional" interpretation might merely be an analysis of his own psychological motives after the fact.
He declined to answer directly, hinting that Ye Jiahui might have a more suitable person to ask. Ye Jiahui countered that he believed proper boundaries were a fundamental trait of a mature psychological counselor, to which Wen Liang replied that it depended on the client. As Ye Jiahui left, he provocatively asked if Wen Liang thought he would use the psychological counselor's mother to harm her.
Wen Liang simply advised him to find inner peace to truly appreciate tea and subtly warned him not to overstep his bounds, suggesting he make an appointment for future visits. Meanwhile, a reporter interviewed a student named Yao Kexin. She explained that her initial relationship with Professor Ji Mingcong was a normal teacher-student one.
However, leading up to her graduation, she was informed that Professor Ji had deemed her graduation thesis, intended for publication in a core journal, to have significant problems. She recounted that Professor Ji invited her to his house, which she initially believed was for academic discussion. Instead, he led her to his study and attempted to assault her, but she managed to break free.
When the reporter questioned her ability to resist a grown man, Yao Kexin became visibly agitated, accusing the reporter of doubting her and questioning why a victim should be expected to recall precise details of such a traumatic event. She stated that Professor Ji then threatened her with academic failure and career ruin if she spoke out.
Declaring her accusation an act of revenge, she explained it was motivated by the injustice of Professor Ji enjoying an esteemed public image while she privately endured suffering. He Dun was interviewed by another journalist about her path to becoming a psychological counselor. She shared that a particular class taught by Professor Ji had inspired her, demonstrating how art could directly express deep emotions and defining the psychologist’s role as preventing trauma from escalating into lasting stress.
The interviewer attempted to pivot the conversation, delving into He Dun's personal trauma and directly asking if her teacher, Professor Ji Mingcong, had sexually harassed female students. Qian Kaiyi, present at the interview, swiftly intervened, stopping the questioning. Later, Qian Kaiyi spoke with his director on the phone about Yao Kexin’s case. The director was eager to leverage the high public interest for their show.
However, Qian Kaiyi refused, stating his desire to explore the broader complexities of sexual harassment rather than simply capitalize on a trending scandal whose truthfulness remained unverified, emphasizing the potential harm to all involved. He then saw a news report about Yao Kexin's accusations against Professor Ji, noting that the incident was still unconfirmed. He Dun later visited Professor Ji to discuss her paper. She found him calmly preparing pickled garlic, seemingly unfazed by the public outcry.
He reassured her, dismissing Yao Kexin's claims as groundless fabrications and offering her some pickled garlic for her mother. Concerned, He Dun urged him to publicly clarify the situation to prevent the escalating public opinion from damaging his reputation. Professor Ji merely stated he would find a solution and asked her to rest. As Qian Kaiyi drove He Dun home, they found Lili waiting for them.
Lili shared the results of her investigation into Yao Kexin's background: she had moved from Xizhong City to Hai City six years prior for university, and two years ago, after graduating, enrolled in a postgraduate program at the same institution. Her academic performance, while not outstanding, consistently remained above average. Meanwhile, Professor Ji received a visit from a concerned friend.
He advised patience, revealing that Yao Kexin's thesis was not her original work and that the situation was far more intricate than it appeared, as he had not yet fully understood the hidden forces at play. He Dun, Qian Kaiyi, and Lili analyzed the situation. They saw a tragic, "egg against a rock" narrative in Yao Kexin’s challenge to Professor Ji, given their disparate statuses.
Qian Kaiyi noted the unusually rapid spread of the story, suggesting it was orchestrated, possibly leveraging the public sentiment cultivated by their recent programs on similar topics. Lili mused on the depth of animosity required to set up such an elaborate scheme. When she questioned the possibility that Professor Ji was indeed at fault, He Dun unequivocally stated, "There is no 'if'." Qian Kaiyi suggested the thesis could be a crucial breakthrough.
At the same time, Wen Liang visited Ye's father, apologizing for past delays. Ye's father reciprocated, saying he too had failed to keep his promises. Wen Liang then confirmed that Professor Ji had lost his influence, reassuring Ye's father that his trust was well placed. Ye's father subtly commented on delegating tasks to those best suited, implying Wen Liang's strengths lay in psychological counseling.
Back at He Dun's home, He Dun found Qian Kaiyi asleep on the sofa and affectionately murmured about how handsome he was. Qian Kaiyi suddenly woke up, playfully asking if she intended to kiss him and moving closer. Embarrassed, He Dun covered her face, claiming she was only checking if he was still sleeping. Just then, Lili entered, saw them, put on an eye mask, and humorously told them to continue before retreating.
The next morning, Qian Kaiyi attempted to read Yao Kexin’s thesis but admitted he couldn't understand it. He Dun took it back, observing that the thesis was exceptionally well-written, which she found unsettling. As they discussed, Ye Jiahui arrived, offering his help. Qian Kaiyi light-heartedly questioned why a psychiatric specialist frequently involved himself in psychological matters, prompting Ye Jiahui to ask about their progress. Qian Kaiyi leaned on He Dun and declared their "progress" was already quite evident.
Ignoring him, He Dun explained to Ye Jiahui that the paper's arguments were flawless and its experimental data credible, but she found it suspicious that what was presented as data from a simulated experiment actually described a real, complete case of bipolar disorder. She concluded that Professor Ji must have either identified the paper’s flaws or known its true, problematic source but was unable to disclose it publicly. Finding this reassuring, He Dun wondered what prevented him from revealing the truth.
