Wen Ying felt a bit regretful, after all, there was one less tool for her to style her hair.
She rummaged through the drawer and found another new ballpoint pen, the second one from the pack of three that cost ten yuan. Apart from being new, it was no different from the others.
She tucked the ballpoint pen into her hastily gathered hair, ready to start the broadcast.
[It's live! The stream instantly hit fifty thousand viewers! Dr. Wen is definitely at the top of Shark!]
"Welcome, patients, to the live stream. To not waste anyone's time, I'll get straight to the point. I've seen the trending topic; the ballpoint pen has completed its mission and ascended. Its son has taken over the family business. Now, let's get right into the main topic. A consultation costs a thousand."
[Hahahaha! It's hilarious, following in your father's footsteps! A ballpoint pen getting married and having children on its own?]
[Who would have thought, Dr. Wen is so humorous!]
[Upstairs, this is called being down-to-earth! Got it?]
[I'm worried about your cultural level! Are you all just a bunch of losers? Who with a serious future watches live streams?]
[Are you talking about yourself upstairs? I hope you keep it up!]
"My fellow patients may or may not be losers, I don't know, but I do know that if you say one more word, I guarantee I'll help you with your illness."
[Dominance! Dr. Wen's Dominance! Suddenly Moved Series!]
[Dr. Wen is so kind to his fans! I'll love Dr. Wen for the rest of my life! One is enough!]
"Start the voice chat."
The middle-aged man, nicknamed [Successful Career], was around forty years old. His face was considered handsome for his age, his hair thick, and he wore a suit, his figure not yet showing signs of corpulence.
A fleeting smile played at the corners of his mouth, giving the impression of a clean and shrewd gentleman.
"Hello, Dr. Wen. I saw the livestream on the trending topics and just downloaded this streaming app today. I know you are a psychologist, and right now, I happen to have some psychological issues. It's not easy to find a doctor I know, so I think coming here is fate."
"Successful patient, it is not fate that has brought you here, but the long-standing depression in your heart that has guided you. In everyone's eyes, you are successful in your career, you have two lovely daughters at home, and you are undoubtedly a winner in life at this age. But only you know that this is not the case. After a long period of suppression, your psychological issues have become very serious, and the level of your depression has skyrocketed."
A trace of contempt flashed in the man's eyes, then vanished.
He sighed, "Dr. Wen, you truly are remarkable! You hit the nail on the head. Indeed, I have a happy family and a successful career, but I have too many thoughts and feelings that I don't know who to share with. I feel very lonely and isolated. No one can understand my loneliness; they just think I'm showing off. Over time, I've lost the desire to speak out. It's a kind of pain. Maybe some people enjoy solitude, and I used to enjoy it too, but sometimes I still feel lost and sad."
[Goodness! Why does it feel like I've entered a philosophy class?]
[Life's solitary sharer? But come to think of it, the demands on men in this era are really too much! They have to earn money to support the family, cook, do housework, be gentle, care for their wives, and teach the children! Isn't this asking for perfection! The pressure on men is too great! Depression is normal!]
[I think so too! Last time, late at night, I saw my neighbor's dad sitting alone in the garage smoking, not going home. He said this was the only time and space he could have to himself. It broke my heart!]
[So, has this father also encountered some difficulties? Dr. Wen, if you can help, please do. Men at this age really have it tough!]
Seeing so many empathetic viewers in the live stream, the successful entrepreneur felt deeply satisfied!
Wasn't this sense of satisfaction and accomplishment exactly what he had been pursuing all along?
"Everyone is right, but I really like taking on this kind of responsibility for the people I love. I'm just afraid that if it goes on for too long, I won't be able to handle it, so I thought about seeing a psychologist. Thank you all for your concern."
"It's time to pay, fellow patient," Wen Ying interrupted his performance, which he intended to continue, with a single sentence.
"Sorry, one thousand, right? I'll top up now."
The gift of a thousand had already been sent out two minutes later. He looked at Wen Ying with eyes full of anticipation. "Dr. Wen, now I am your patient. Please take a look at me. I won't blame you whether I get better or not."
"Wow! How heartwarming! It's been a long time since I've seen such a warm-hearted uncle!"
[I wish my dad were like Uncle! Unfortunately, my dad only knows how to hit me!]
[My dad too, has a very bad temper, only my mom can tame him!]
[Assessment complete! The person above is showing off their love! Drag them out and chop them up!]
Wen Ying smiled, "Successful career patient, your psychological issues are a bit complex, we need a little bit of treatment."
"Alright, you are the professional doctor, I will listen to you."
"Let's talk about the problems you're facing now. You've been troubled lately, and it seems you think your boss is an idiot. You can't seem to shake off this idea. Watching him work and the way he assigns tasks to you inexplicably gives you a sense of satisfaction."
The successful person's expression changed slightly, but quickly returned to normal.
Even if he had countless doubts in his heart, he had to appear very calm.
"Dr. Wen, I'm afraid you might have misjudged this time. How could I possibly think of my superior in such a way? My superior has shown me great kindness and recognition; I'm grateful to him and wouldn't have time to do such things. Dr. Wen, why don't you take another look? Whether you see it or not, it doesn't really matter. I just wanted to vent a little."
[Did Dr. Wen really misjudge? I think this father seems like a good one. He looks refined and gentlemanly, not like someone who would scold others, right?]
[Could it be some kind of schizophrenia? A split personality? So he doesn't know himself?]
[Why does it feel like Dr. Wen's words are a bit far-fetched this time? Older people generally don't curse at others as easily as we young folks do, right? Aren't they all living a more retired lifestyle?]
[He doesn't mind that Dr. Wen made a mistake; he's a good person. Dr. Wen, just admit your error.]
[Why does no one think that what Dr. Wen said is true, and that this person's reaction is fake? If he is pretending, what does that indicate?]
[Continuing from above! This person is a hypocrite! A fraud! Looking forward to Dr. Wen's comeback, plot twist! Somehow feeling really pumped up!]
"Successful patient, you really should be grateful to your boss. If it weren't for his appreciation, how could you possibly have a happy family and a successful career?"
"Dr. Wen is right, and I am very grateful to him."
"Your position as the office director was entirely his doing; you were indeed grateful to him once, but now, how do you repay him?"
The man obviously didn't agree. Upon hearing this, he immediately replied, "As the office manager, besides my main duties, I help him pick up and drop off his children, manage all aspects of his life, almost like a personal assistant. But I've never felt dissatisfied. Even his children think I'm more competent than their own father."
"So this is the reason you are trying to replace the boss's family life?"