The Psychologist Episode 33 Recap
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After leaving Director Pan's office, Qian Kaiyi apologized to his colleagues, admitting his decision to challenge Wang Zhuo was driven by personal feelings. His team already knew something was up after he rushed to Director Pan's office. He explained that his "selfishness" stemmed from seeing He Dun attacked by rumors, and he refused to let the station abandon her at such a critical moment.
He told them he would understand if they didn't want to join him, as he didn't want them to suffer if he lost. However, his colleagues expressed their full support, emphasizing that they are a team and wouldn't give up on anyone in need. They noted that others had already transferred Miao and were now attempting to replace He Dun. They encouraged Qian Kaiyi to tell He Dun not to be disheartened, assuring him they all stood by her.
A colleague suggested hiring interns to alleviate their heavy workload, which Qian Kaiyi agreed to, mentioning he had already found several promising candidates on "58. com" and would arrange video interviews. Qian Kaiyi explained his strategy: "Rumors are just like pustules. The fastest way to heal them is to poke them, then cut them open to show the truth." He thanked his team for their unwavering support. Tang Lili found He Dun still engrossed in news, searching for new clues.
Lili informed her that a man had been pacing outside the office despite no scheduled appointments. He Dun recognized the man as Mo Yu, noting his positive transformation, including the removal of his fake glasses. Mo Yu confessed he was hesitant to enter, fearing He Dun wouldn't want to see him after his past actions. He Dun reassured him that the past was behind them and expressed her happiness at seeing him in good spirits, offering him lemon tea.
Mo Yu apologized for the negative online news about He Dun, stating his belief in her as a conscientious counselor who had helped him greatly. He admitted his previous misunderstanding and expressed profound regret for hurting her. He Dun then inquired about the nature of his "misunderstanding," to which Mo Yu explained that a doctor had attributed his emotional outbursts to incorrect medication, which a friend, whom he barely knew and believed had forgotten him, had provided.
He emphasized that he began taking the medicine during their third counseling session. Mo Yu confirmed he had cooperated with the police investigation, was no longer abusing medication, and was diligently applying He Dun's self-awareness techniques. He proudly shared updates on his life: a new, successful job at a different company, and a recent promotion to group leader. He reiterated his apologies for the delay, citing shame as the reason.
He Dun accepted his apology, stating she no longer held any grudge and viewed his progress as validation of her work. Mo Yu then departed, citing other commitments. Later, Qian Kaiyi visited He Dun, expressing concern about the news. He Dun calmly assured him she was fine and still committed to their special program. Qian Kaiyi apologized, feeling responsible for her public scrutiny, prompting Tang Lili to jokingly tell him to stop wallowing or they'd have to comfort him instead.
He Dun then shared about Mo Yu's visit and the revelation that his past aggression was caused by medication given by a friend, not prescribed by a doctor, during their counseling sessions. This led her to suspect a deliberate interference in her work. They discussed if this was connected to Yao Kexin's case, noting that all the negative press seemed to target He Dun specifically, suggesting the mastermind's objective extended beyond Professor Ji to include her.
They observed that both Mo Yu and Professor Ji were individuals connected to He Dun's life. He Dun also recounted how her highly esteemed senior, Li Yun, a brilliant and disciplined psychologist, had fallen in love with a client and had her license revoked after admitting to all charges at a hearing to protect him.
This left He Dun questioning how such a rational person could make such a mistake, now realizing the perpetrator was someone who knew her, impacting both her and Professor Ji. Qian Kaiyi, after some hesitation, revealed that he had seen Ye Jiahui at Yao Kexin's hearing, prompting Lili to encourage him to share any leads, promising to help find evidence. The three then headed to Ye Jiahui's house.
After calling out his name with no answer, Qian Kaiyi, seeing an open upstairs window, bravely climbed in, much to Tang Lili's admiration, to unlock the front door for He Dun and Lili. As they searched the house, He Dun detected the subtle sound of a ventilation system originating from behind a cabinet. She explained that such systems are typically installed in enclosed spaces like basements, and the quiet environment now allowed her to hear it.
Observing a thin layer of dust on an otherwise spotless bookshelf—unusual for Ye Jiahui, a known clean freak—He Dun deduced that a hidden mechanism, capable of accumulating dust via static electricity, must be nearby. She located and activated the mechanism, revealing a secret door. Inside the dark, mysterious room, Qian Kaiyi, already spooked, asked for a flashlight. His apprehension grew as he wondered if Ye Jiahui would return, but Lili reassured him of their numbers.
Suddenly, a ghost doll lit up, sending a terrified Qian Kaiyi fleeing from the room in a trembling state. He Dun quickly brought him back, scolding him for his fear, while Lili offered comfort. Deeper inside the secret room, He Dun made a chilling discovery: Ye Jiahui had been monitoring her every move. She found recordings and clips featuring her conversations with various individuals, including Professor Ji, Li Yun, and her visitors.
These snippets clearly showed moments where Ye Jiahui was introduced to He Dun, discussed Li Yun's confidential client file, and spoke about Li Yun's forbidden love for her client. He Dun realized that Ye Jiahui had systematically gathered intelligence on her through her clients and close acquaintances, then used this information to subtly manipulate and disrupt both her personal and professional life.
The full extent of his deceit dawned on her: the client that the talented and disciplined Li Yun had fallen in love with, leading to the revocation of her license, was none other than Ye Jiahui himself. Qian Kaiyi, infuriated, muttered "You rat!" as He Dun concluded that Ye Jiahui's intricate and calculating plan had a singular, ultimate objective. As Ye Jiahui returned home, Qian Kaiyi immediately confronted him with a punch, sparking a brawl that left Tang Lili injured.
He Dun intervened, pulling them apart, and demanded to know why Ye Jiahui had targeted her and Professor Ji, questioning if all his actions were premeditated and if he ever considered them friends. When Ye Jiahui remained silent, He Dun angrily called him mute. Soon after, police arrived. An officer explained to Qian Kaiyi, He Dun, and Lili that their entry constituted illegal trespassing, punishable by detention and a fine.
Qian Kaiyi attempted to take full responsibility for damaging the door, but the officer clarified that He Dun and Lili were accomplices, with Qian Kaiyi as the main culprit. He warned them they were fortunate Ye Jiahui wasn't pressing charges, or they would all face detention. He also cautioned Qian Kaiyi against violence, reminding him that hitting someone could lead to charges of intentional injury or disturbing public order. Lili, concerned, asked about Ye Jiahui's detention period.
The officer explained it depended on the severity of the wiretapping and collected evidence, but suggested it wouldn't be long if the situation was minor and they agreed to mediation. All three were required to give statements at the station. Officer Jin, seeing Lili again, sarcastically asked if she was intentionally engineering another "chance encounter," to which Lili indignantly claimed it was a mere coincidence.
Separately, the police informed Ye Jiahui that although his acts of peeping, filming, and eavesdropping did not constitute a criminal offense, the severe nature of disseminating private information would lead to his detention for 5 to 10 days. Ye Jiahui simply responded, "Whatever." Later that night, Qian Kaiyi and He Dun returned home. Qian Kaiyi, noticing He Dun was a little hungry, offered to cook dumplings while she looked around.
He Dun discovered old photos, asking if they were his parents. Qian Kaiyi confirmed, reminiscing about his parents as a model couple in Wenchang Street. He Dun recalled his mother cooking dinner every night for his father, who always drank a bowl of her soup, no matter how late or tired he was.
Qian Kaiyi light-heartedly wondered if his father's taste buds had changed after marriage, to which He Dun affectionately responded that it was simply because his father loved his mother. Feeling better, He Dun expressed her frustration that Ye Jiahui had refused to explain his actions, leaving her bewildered about why he, a stranger, would frame her and Professor Ji. Qian Kaiyi firmly stated that Ye Jiahui's actions were unforgivable.
He Dun, however, remembered Ye Jiahui's genuinely warm interactions with the elders and children in Wenchang Street, believing his smiles there were sincere. She mused that a person's good and evil are often intertwined with many factors, and expressed a desire to talk to him directly. Qian Kaiyi agreed, but insisted he would be present during any such conversation. He then revealed his agreement with Director Pan: he would host a new psychological counseling program, competing against Wang Zhuo's team.
If his program garnered higher listenership, their team members would be safe from being poached. He joked about his alternative career paths if he lost. He Dun fully supported his initiative, confessing her main fear wasn't public criticism but rather the public developing misconceptions about the psychology profession due to the controversies surrounding her and Professor Ji. She believed a program that educates the public about the true nature of psychological counseling and clarifies misunderstandings would be truly valuable.
Qian Kaiyi praised her for always caring about the public good, then leaned in to kiss her. Afterward, Officer Jin drove Tang Lili home. Lili, understanding his motive, mentioned she had deliberately created the opportunity for He Dun and Qian Kaiyi, and was accustomed to walking the route alone, but thanked Jin for his concern. He, however, insisted that a girl should always prioritize safety when alone. Lili then presented Jin with a "brand-name lipstick" she bought from "vip.
com", thanking him for his previous "clothing guidance." They then discussed Ye Jiahui's situation. Jin shared a philosophical perspective, explaining that many who "go astray" are not inherently bad, citing the example of an elderly man who stole only plastic bottles and cardboard to sell, simply to feed his starving grandchild. He emphasized that the law exists to balance such complexities, and his duty was to uphold social justice.
Lili remarked on the similar nature of his work, addressing behavioral problems, and He Dun's, which tackles psychological issues. Jin agreed, acknowledging that many behavioral issues have psychological roots, underscoring the vital importance of their respective professions. Following this, Lili playfully asked Jin to teach her some self-defense moves, teasingly attributing it to his "not-so-bad" cooking. As Jin demonstrated various techniques like "guard, grasp, dig, and elbow," Lili unexpectedly asked if he would be her boyfriend.
When he froze, she repeated the question. As she started to walk away without a response, Jin impulsively pulled her into a hug, then, overcome with embarrassment, quickly ran off. Lili watched him leave with a smile. He Dun meticulously analyzed the situation, recalling Professor Ji's panicked reaction to the letter at the hearing. She realized he wasn't angry, but desperately trying to prevent its contents from being read aloud, protecting its owner—someone he loved.
She reasoned that Ye Jiahui had lingered in her life because she possessed something crucial to his quest. Piecing together information, she deduced that while Li Yun's "F" was Ye Jiahui, the "F" Ye Jiahui was searching for was the true owner of Professor Ji's letter of repentance. He Dun then called her senior, Li Yun, who was living abroad, explaining Professor Ji's illness and Ye Jiahui's detention.
Li Yun, concerned, asked for Ye Jiahui's whereabouts, and He Dun assured her he would be home soon. He Dun pressed Li Yun for details about Ye Jiahui and the elusive "F." Li Yun warned He Dun that "Jiahui's matter isn't that simple," hinting at a "great scheme hidden behind it," and urged He Dun to prioritize her safety.
Li Yun then revealed that Professor Ji had given her an address long ago, asking her to care for someone, but she had been too busy at the time. She now believed that location might hold the answers He Dun sought and provided the address to her. Meanwhile, Qian Kaiyi called his grandma, "Amma," seeking recipes for energy-restoring soup.
Amma immediately guessed it was for He Dun and even offered a "secret recipe for nourishing the fetus," which Qian Kaiyi quickly brushed off, clarifying he wanted soup to replenish He Dun's energy from her extensive talking. Amma provided him with the necessary culinary advice. The next morning, He Dun woke up to a table laden with food prepared by Qian Kaiyi, deeply touched by his gesture, despite his teasing claim that she had caused his insomnia.
After eating, she informed him that she might be going to meet "F." Later, during lunchtime, Tang Lili once again visited Officer Jin at the police station, bringing him a homemade lunchbox. Jin, noting her frequent visits, told her it was his workplace and her presence there was "improper." Lili, unfazed, argued that if food delivery workers could visit, so could she, humorously suggesting she was "contributing to the people" by ensuring police officers were well-fed.
When Jin jokingly threatened to arrest her for "talking nonsense," Lili playfully challenged him to do so, claiming it would allow her to see him every day. Jin, relenting, asked her to "save his face" and declared a "truce." He returned her previous lunchbox, which he had already washed, telling her not to buy new ones, signifying his acceptance of her gestures. Lili happily saluted him and departed.
Before she left, Jin also inquired if she was still in contact with Ye Jiahui and reminded her to pay attention to the security of her shared living space, to which Lili assured him she would arrange for a thorough check. Upon Qian Kaiyi's return to the company, his colleagues excitedly informed him that they had already interviewed several excellent interns found on "58.
com," with a standout candidate named Cheng Weizi, and were ready to schedule video re-interviews, which Qian Kaiyi approved. His superior, "Qiao," inquired about his confidence in the upcoming program, to which Qian Kaiyi emphatically responded, "Yes, definitely." Later, after Qian Kaiyi shared the program outline with Qiao, she appeared displeased. She warned him about showing too much emotion, implying he was too relaxed.
She questioned his insistence on competing with Wang Zhuo, reminding him of Director Pan's mention of potential personnel changes and assuring him that she and Director Fei could protect him. Qian Kaiyi, feeling underestimated, asked if she truly believed he was "useless," and after she clarified, he confidently asserted that he had a well-thought-out plan. Qiao reiterated the risk of demoralizing the team if they lost the competition.
Qian Kaiyi, however, reaffirmed that the team had already discussed and unanimously agreed that their immediate priority was to produce an exceptional program. When Qiao directly asked if his actions were solely to protect He Dun, Qian Kaiyi admitted they were, but added that he would make the same decision for any member of his team.
