So many candidates can witness such a spectacle during their graduate exams: the English exam hall on Saturday morning is full, but the political exam hall in the afternoon is missing a quarter of its seats; by the time the professional exam on Sunday comes, more than half of the seats are empty.

For well-prepared candidates, watching their competitors dwindle feels quite satisfying.

Possibly because the examiner was watching closely, the first candidate was really somewhat flustered when sealing the exam file bag. Seizing this gap, the unlucky person in the second row finally finished shading the multiple-choice questions.

"Phew—" They let out a long breath.

Subsequently, the exam hall remained calm without any other disturbances.

After confirming all exam file bags to be organized correctly, candidates exited the hall one by one.

"Hey, hey~"

Just as Nan Zhubin was walking out, he suddenly heard a voice calling from behind. Judging by the direction of the voice, it seemed to be directed at him.

Nan Zhubin turned around; the speaker was a girl about 1.7 meters tall, wearing a camel coat that accentuated her slender figure.

Wasn't this the unlucky person who almost did not shade the multiple-choice questions?

"Yes, hey, it's you." The unlucky girl blushed somewhat, "Are you also taking the exam for Beidu Normal University? Can I ask what your major is?"

"Applied Psychology."

"Ah, I'm taking Basic Psychology; we're not competing with each other." The unlucky girl appeared relieved, "This exam was really tough; I don't feel very confident."

In the master's exam, although candidates' specifics vary slightly, as long as it's within the major category of psychology, the exam is standardized.

"Uh, would you mind going over some answers with me soon? There are a few questions I'm unsure about..." She said, glancing at her phone, "Ah, it's getting late... How about we chat over lunch?"

Seeing the expression on the other person's face, Nan Zhubin was silent for a moment.

Could the minor mishap in the exam just now have been caused by me?

At this thought, Nan Zhubin looked up: "Sorry, I have things to do both noon and afternoon."

After speaking, he gestured a "good luck on your exam" sign to the stunned unlucky girl and walked away.

What Nan Zhubin said was true; he indeed had things to do.

Not waiting to return to the dormitory, Nan Zhubin eagerly dialed Mo Kai's number.

The call connected.

"Hey? Xiao Kai, I'm done with the exam!"

"Ah, great, brother, how do you feel?" Mo Kai's voice on the other end was equally enthusiastic.

"I knew how to solve them, and I've written everything I'm certain about."

"That's great!" Mo Kai, with his recommendation for postgraduate study, smiled empathetically.

And Nan Zhubin contacting Mo Kai wouldn't simply be exchanging pleasantries.

"Didn't you say earlier that Teacher assigned me some consultations, but couldn't schedule them due to the exams?" Nan Zhubin's voice was a bit excited, "We can start scheduling from tomorrow!"

The graduate exams are scheduled at the end of December on the last weekend, but there are still quite a few days before this month ends!

Nan Zhubin added: "Send me the non-confidential materials first, I'll organize their basic situations and consultation issues tonight."

Mo Kai readily agreed: "Okay!"

But then, Mo Kai suddenly hesitated: "Brother, when will you come to the office tomorrow?"

"If nothing else, I'll just wait until there are consultations before heading over." Nan Zhubin shared his plans, "Since there's no need to study now, the time outside consultations will probably be spent with Teacher's research team, familiarizing myself with projects with senior peers..."

The consultant quickly sensed that Assistant seemed to have something else to say: "Anything up?"

"Uh..."

"Regarding consultation cases?" As he couldn't see the other's expression, Nan Zhubin could glean limited information.

"Sort of..." Mo Kai replied.

Nan Zhubin pondered and said: "Then I'll come according to normal working hours tomorrow."

...

The next day.

By the end of the year, the weather had begun to turn cold; winter temperatures prompted people to wrap themselves tightly.

Fortunately, the consultation center had the heater running, allowing consultants and assistants to take off their fleece coats or down jackets and work in thin sweaters at their workstations.

The little receptionist could even wear stockings, continuing to showcase the company to arriving clients.

"Is Teacher Nan coming today?"

Assistant Huang, having caught wind of the news from somewhere, suddenly appeared next to Mo Kai.

Mo Kai had grown accustomed to this person's unpredictable demeanor, and smiled, nodding.

"Speaking of which, Nan coming back is because of exams, right?" Assistant Huang suddenly became wistful, "I haven't seen him for more than a month, kind of miss him..."

Mo Kai chuckled: "You want to see my brother consulting back-to-back for a day, then see how many emulate him now?"

Assistant Huang laughed a couple of times, then casually chatted with Mo Kai.

What differed today was that Mo Kai consistently seemed distracted during the conversation. Assistant Huang didn't dwell on it, only assuming Mo Kai was considering today's work.

Until Nan Zhubin arrived.

Step, step, step—

Hearing the familiar footsteps, Mo Kai perked up immediately.

Assistant Huang promptly returned to his workstation, vacating the spot.

Nan Zhubin surveyed Mo Kai without speaking. Yet from Nan Zhubin's eyes, Mo Kai could see a "get to the point" gesture.

Mo Kai took a deep breath, glanced around: "Brother, shall we talk somewhere else?"

Nan Zhubin raised an eyebrow.

Worried about eavesdropping?

Confirming with the receptionist about an unused consultation room in the morning, the two proceeded there directly.

Mo Kai opened the door for Nan Zhubin, then closed it, locking it.

Took a deep breath.

Mo Kai got straight to the point: "Brother, do you remember what happened when we went to the hospital before?"

Nan Zhubin had an excellent memory: "That incident with the medical disturbance?"

"Yes." Mo Kai nodded, "After that incident, several visitors were referred from that hospital. But because you needed to study, Teacher Bai distributed the visitors to other consultation teachers."

Nan Zhubin nodded; Bai Qinghua had already informed him about this.

"And then, do you remember the nurse who snatched the old man's knife? Do you remember her, Teacher Nan?" Mo Kai inquired.

Nan Zhubin patiently listened to Mo Kai speak step by step.

These step-by-step expressions indicated that the speaker is currently also gradually accumulating courage.

And what needed to be said is absolutely no small matter.

"That nurse is named 'Li Lingling,' and because her issues might be the most serious, Teacher Bai assigned her to the supervisor."

Mo Kai took a deep breath: "But before, I saw... the supervisor together with Li Lingling privately dining outside."

"Yes, not in the consultation room, but outside dining together. Moreover... their actions were very intimate, looking as if... they were on a date!"

Nan Zhubin's eyes suddenly narrowed.

...

This was not some gossip about employees or bosses.

Rather, it concerned very serious professional misconduct for consultants.

For a moment, Nan Zhubin wasn't overly concerned with today's consultations.

The atmosphere suddenly became serious.

Nan Zhubin asked: "When did you see this?"

Mo Kai quickly responded: "More than a month ago, just the day after the psychological consultant qualification exam finished. I ran into them while having dinner."

Nan Zhubin asked: "They didn't see you?"

Mo Kai shook his head: "No."

Nan Zhubin pondered for a moment and then asked: "You haven't told anyone for over a month and chose today... Do you only want to discuss it with me, yet worry about my exams, hence today?"

Nan Zhubin instantly understood Mo Kai's roundabout approach.

Mo Kai nodded, explaining: "I know this matter... is definitely unethical, it's not right."

"But I'm not quite sure if here—" Mo Kai gestured with his hands, "—it's 'acceptable'."

His opened hands seemed to encompass many things.

Mo Kai added: "So I wanted to discuss it with you first."

Nan Zhubin understood.

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