Rebirth of the Villainous Female Boss

Chapter 489: Chapter 463: Ripe Again

“Xiao Qian, as a field in the humanities and social sciences, psychology has never reached a conclusion about where the soul rests after a person has died. I don’t know if souls truly exist in this world, but I firmly believe that if there’s a way for me to be with my son forever, it would be to let the person he loved most live a peaceful life. You could say that I do this for my son, but more so, I do it to find a way to relieve my own heart.”

These were the wise words spoken by someone with half a lifetime of experience and vicissitudes.

For a moment, Xiao Qian struggled to fully comprehend Professor Liu’s emotions, but she understood that it was an unreserved love a mother had for her child.

Even if her son was no longer around, she would ensure happiness for those he had loved.

Xiao Qian previously thought it was cruel for Professor Liu to interact with Hu Meijing, but now she realized that for Professor Liu, it wasn’t a difficult task. In fact, she found joy in it.

This experience greatly impacted Xiao Qian.

She reflected and felt that there was no difference between herself and Wang Yafei. They both believed in something that seemed impossible to achieve, yet their predecessors achieved it inconspicuously. The way this problem was solved was something Xiao Qian had never seen before, and her emotions were incredibly complex at this moment.

There’s no one who is always right. Even if they think they’ve done nothing wrong at a certain stage, looking back, they might see that they could have done better.

This lesson was truly thought-provoking for Xiao Qian. She felt this was the most emotionally intense experience since her rebirth.

“In the case of alternate personalities, an ongoing debate exists both domestically and internationally. Awakening a memory could trigger the most terrible things, or they could escape reality by living a different identity. But one day, they might wake up and return to the cruel past. Xiao Qian, what would you do if you encountered such a case while practicing medicine in the future?”

After a long silence, Xiao Qian finally gave a different answer than in her past life.

“It depends on the situation and the person involved. There’s no fixed answer to this question, as different people require different approaches. Some methods might work for certain people, while others might be more suitable for different methods.”

In that moment, Xiao Qian finally understood something she had struggled with for a lifetime.

Professor Liu nodded in satisfaction, looking at Xiao Qian with hopeful eyes.

“It’s great that you’ve come to this realization. Not just for this kind of illness, but in our professional field, many cases do not have a fixed solution. It’s just like life; different stages require different ways of handling problems. That’s when you need to rely on your heart for judgment.”

Professor Liu touched her heart, “A psychologist is like a mirror that reflects the root cause behind the facade of those seeking help. While treating others, how could we not project our own shadows through them?”

“It seems like I understand a bit better…” Xiao Qian suddenly thought of Shi Touyu’s soul theory. Since her return, she has been treating others, but in the process, she’s also been gradually finding the soul she had lost.

“Take your time to understand it. By the time you reach my age, you’ll understand everything.”

This was a very meaningful lunch conversation, and Xiao Qian felt as though she had matured a bit more.

Someone knocked on the door from outside, and Professor Liu went to open it.

“Xiao Zhao?”

Xiao Zhao was Xiao Qian’s homeroom teacher.

“Professor Liu, there’s something I need to tell you. It’s about Chen Xiaoqian, the student you recommended to me. She’s in trouble. Someone—”

Xiao Zhao’s words stopped abruptly as he looked up and saw Xiao Qian sitting on the coffee table in the living room, holding her chopsticks.

Xiao Qian waved to him, “Someone’s accusing me of practicing medicine without a license, right?”

Well, someone couldn’t wait it seemed.

Xiao Qian had expected her aunt to make a fuss; she wasn’t surprised at all and even felt like enjoying the show.

“What’s going on? Come in and tell us.” Professor Liu ushered Xiao Zhao into the living room.

Xiao Zhao hesitated as he glanced at Xiao Qian. Was it appropriate to talk about this in front of her?

“Just say it. I won’t be offended.” Xiao Qian was blunt and casually picked up a piece of meat to put in her mouth, acting as if nothing was wrong.

“Go ahead, be honest with the child.” It was clear that Professor Liu was on Xiao Qian’s side.

Xiao Qian observed her teacher’s stance. Though she appeared calm on the surface, her leg was pointing toward Xiao Qian, and her body’s subtle movements reflected her inner thoughts.

Xiao Qian understood that it was great to have a powerful backing; as long as she stayed under her teacher’s shelter, she shouldn’t have any trouble at school. Her teacher was protective and wouldn’t let this matter create huge waves; her aunt would be humiliated once again.

“Someone reported to us that Chen Xiaoqian was practicing medicine without a license. If the school cannot provide a reasonable explanation, they will report this to the relevant authorities. This matter has caused a terrible impact, and if it spreads, it will be detrimental to our school’s reputation. The informant contacted our College of Science’s dean, who didn’t dare to overrule your decision and wanted to know what you think we should do—”

“What are you talking about? Just because someone said something, it’s true? Where’s the evidence?” Professor Liu’s face turned dark.

“There are photos and witnesses. They came with Chen Xiaoqian’s high school homeroom teacher. Here are the photos…”

Xiao Zhao handed over the photos, and as Xiao Qian looked at them, her brows furrowed.

The photos captured the moment when she received Wang Yafei’s envelope the night before. The pictures were taken in a continuous series, showing Wang Yafei handing her the envelope and her opening it.

At a glance, anyone could understand what had happened.

Her premonition the night before had been correct; someone had been following her.

“The timing of the photos is decent, but they were taken from a bad angle, making me look unattractive and my legs short.” Xiao Qian assessed the photos objectively.

“Chen Xiaoqian, don’t you realize the seriousness of this issue? This concerns our school’s reputation. If we cannot provide a reasonable explanation, we will have to expel you according to school regulations and let you—”

“I’d like to see who dares to touch her! This is outrageous!” Professor Liu slammed the table, causing the sweet and sour pork to jump.

“Professor Liu, this matter has already reached this point—”

“What point? She went to the internship because I allowed it. Who said she was treating patients? What’s wrong with receiving money in an envelope? I also saw Xiao Li giving money to the principal, and Xiao Wu and the vice president getting out of a car together late at night. And you—”

“I didn’t offend you!” Xiao Zhao was genuinely afraid of Professor Liu.

She was a formidable old lady that nobody dared to provoke. In the not-so-innocent social circles of the university, she managed to maintain integrity and dignity. The most terrifying aspect of people like her was their willingness to take down anyone who dared to cross them. Upon hearing that Xiao Qian might be under Professor Liu’s protection, even the dean didn’t dare to take any action and sent a minor figure to investigate.

Professor Liu’s stance was firm. If anyone dared to lay a finger on Xiao Qian, she would tear them down, no hesitation.