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    Chapter 18

    Considering the patient's condition, the treatment plan was not communicated to anyone at the studio except the professional manager responsible for auxiliary treatment.

    Worried about Yu Tang's condition, the psychological counselor originally designed a gentle and gradual suggestion process.When the treatment actually started, it was discovered that Yu Tang's subconscious desire for a normal life was particularly strong.

    Yu Tang was more cooperative than expected.

    Even in this state, the pressure he can withstand is still much greater than that of many healthy ordinary people.

    Yutang's condition is very rare, the treatment plan is also special, and the research reference value is very high.Several doctors and consultants who participated in the treatment recorded the entire treatment process in detail. Through the background information provided by the studio manager, Yu Tang's life of nearly twenty-five years was gradually constructed.

    According to the preserved video evidence, Yu Tang was unable to resist any aggression simulated during the treatment.He didn't know how to resist, but he didn't know how to avoid either. He just swallowed the malice and hurt blindly.

    Swallow it, digest it, and then stand up awkwardly.

    He did not grow up in a normal environment. He looked at the ordinary life that was within reach of ordinary people. He was envious and longing for it, and he groped around without any rules, wanting to get closer to that kind of life.

    He just wants to be like a normal person, talk, do things, have a job, have a house, make friends, hang out.

    But he was unlucky and chose the wrong path from the beginning.

    He had to work hard to walk on this road. The road was full of malice and pressure, filled with work that seemed to be endless, and full of thorns that cut him bloody.

    He endured everything, struggled step by step, and realized that there was no end at the end of this road.

    He was obviously such a gentle and stoic person, but he was actually forced to this point.

    "He's much stronger than we expected."

    Five days after the psychological suggestion therapy, the senior psychological counselor invited by Darren chose to end the treatment early and judged that the patient's condition had reached the target effect.

    "In a short period of time, as long as you avoid excessive environmental stimulation, you can start to get in touch with a new living environment."

    The psychological counselor handed over all the treatment records: "Considering the patient's personality, living alone will have the least pressure and will be better."

    Darren was not at ease: "Is it okay if there is no one to accompany you?"

    "The patient has no subconscious idea that he will be taken care of, and cannot make relevant psychological suggestions." The psychological counselor said, "Finding someone to take care of and accompany him will actually affect his ability to adapt to a new life."

    The psychological counselor looked at Yu Tang and smiled: "And you will take good care of yourself when you go home alone, right?"

    Yu Tang stood behind the psychological counselor and raised his head following the sound.

    He cut his hair short and looked much better.The consultant chose a plain white shirt for him, lined with a light smoke gray vest. The whole person looked fresher and more capable than before.

    Living in the hospital these days, I don’t have to run around and worry, and I don’t have to bear any psychological pressure.Even with the gradual advancement of treatment, Yu Tang has gradually forgotten why he did not dare to relax at all, why he did not even dare to settle down and have a good sleep.

    The scope of Yu Tang's life has been too narrow these years. He is not yet twenty-five years old. For five years, except for the intersection at work, social relations have been almost closed.

    After forgetting about the filled work content, Yu Tang's life was almost blank.

    The composure, calmness, and maturity that had been forced out were stripped away layer by layer.Yu Tang met the consultant's gaze, his dark eyes flashed quietly, his pale lips pursed shyly, and he could still see his youthful spirit.

    "Okay." The psychological counselor smiled and patted his shoulder, "Go home. Nothing will happen in the future."

    Yu Tang bowed his shoulders and thanked him, saying softly: "Thank you."

    He hasn't spoken well for a while, and his voice is warm and hoarse. If you listen carefully, his speech speed will still be slightly delayed compared to ordinary people.

    "You're welcome." The psychological counselor compared the cousin to someone who was more than ten years older. Even after the treatment and breaking away from the relationship between doctor and patient, he still admired this young man. "If you have any questions in the future, you can still call me."

    Yu Tang bowed to him again.

    Yu Tang wanted to speak, but because he had not yet been able to regain his ability to express himself fluently, his eyelashes flickered and he raised his eyes.

    "It doesn't matter." The psychological counselor nodded, "It will be fine soon."

    Yutang still has some obstacles in language expression, which are the sequelae of the menacing acute symptoms in the past. There is no way to cure them simply through psychological counseling, and can only be solved by time.

    Once Yutang slowly adapts to the new life, fully integrates into the crowd, talks to more people, and engages in more social activities, he will naturally get better.

    Yu Tang didn't want to ask this. He opened his mouth a few times, but found that he couldn't say what he wanted to say, so he simply turned back, pulled out the suitcase and rummaged through it.

    The suitcase was a gift from W&P. It was a custom-made suitcase worth tens of thousands. It was made of dark brown handmade leather, with a wooden body and linen compartments. It was filled with gifts from visitors who came to visit Yutang.

    When they learned that Yu Tang had resigned from the studio, half of the circle sent him congratulatory messages without hesitation.

    The psychological counselor was a little curious. He watched Yu Tang search seriously for a long time, and wanted to go over and take a look. Yu Tang had already stood up.

    The roots of his ears were a little red, the corners of his lips pursed, and he held a handful of toffees in his hands and brought them to the consultant.

    The psychological counselor was suddenly stunned.

    ...Due to the psychological suggestion treatment, Yu Tang has not yet established a complete understanding of things.

    Yu Tang is not yet able to relate the value of each item, and he is not yet able to make a correct comparison.This situation will improve quickly as his cognitive level recovers, but at least for now, for Yu Tang, most of the gifts in this box are actually strange boxes with unknown purposes.

    Yu Tang only recognized toffee.

    During the treatment, they briefly touched upon Yu Tang's childhood.In those intermittent memories, someone once exchanged candy for Yu Tang's future, indirectly pushing Yu Tang into the abyss that was difficult to escape.

    But during the treatment process, no matter how much he was induced to dig, Yu Tang still didn't feel any regret at all.

    He thinks toffee is the most precious thing.

    The psychological counselor looked at the handful of toffee. He had been doing psychological counseling for many years and had seen all kinds of patients. He looked at the toffee in Yu Tang's hand. He raised his gaze and saw the quiet, wet black eyes of the young man..

    The psychological counselor straightened out his clothes, took the toffee and put it away carefully. He stretched out his arm and hugged Yu Tang's back.

    Yu Tang was taken out of the hospital by Darren himself.

    The villa only needed to be modified in terms of soft furnishings, which did not take any time. It had been completely renovated the day before Yu Tang completed his treatment.

    The villas provided by W&P specifically to specially hired employees are certainly not as luxurious as 300 square meters, but they are just right in terms of size and orientation, and there is a small garden in front of the door.

    The building where Yu Tang lives was specially designed with his special situation in mind. Not only was it modified for livability, every piece of furniture was labeled, there were many fresh fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator, and the infrastructure was complete.There is no shortage of all the necessities of life.

    As long as Yu Tang is willing, he can stay at home for ten days and a half without going out.

    "There are three months of annual leave, Mr. Yu can rest assured."

    Darren helped Yutang carry the box into the door, then took another handbag and took out a brand new laptop: "W&P does not restrict the office location of leadership positions. This computer is connected to the company's intranet. When the annual vacation is over,You can freely choose whether to go to the company or work from home.”

    Darren handed the computer to Yu Tang and said with a smile, "Of course, you are more than welcome to join us early."

    The doctor explained that what Yutang needs most now is normal communication. He has a very strong learning ability and will quickly absorb all the information he receives and rebuild his cognitive level.

    Darren did not deliberately treat Yutang as a patient. He led Yutang to get familiar with the villa, and introduced him to the employment process and work content in detail.

    Yu Tang listened quietly, and after Darren finished speaking, he took the computer and opened it.

    He sat in front of the computer, thought seriously for a while, and tried to touch the dark screen of the computer.

    "Open it this way." Darren pressed the power button for him. "You can also enter your fingerprint."

    Yu Tang looked at the computer for a while. He stretched out his hand and touched the keyboard one by one with his fingertips, as if he was groping for the corresponding position in the memory bit by bit.

    He sat for a few minutes, opened the document, and typed a line of words.

    The sound of typing on the keyboard was hesitant at first, but soon became brisk and crisp.

    "It doesn't matter, we will send these to you in the form of electronic documents later."

    Darren was very pleased with Yu Tang's recovery speed. He put away Yu Tang's suitcase and said with a smile, "Don't be too anxious. Take your time."

    Yu Tang said softly: "No need."

    After he recovered, he remained taciturn. When he had to speak, his speech rate was also slow, and his voice showed a little gentle hoarseness.

    But his temperament also has a strange stability. Not only does this way of speaking not seem strange, but it also makes him more trustworthy and calm and reliable.

    Darren looked at Yu Tang and suddenly understood why so many companies and studios rushed to inquire about Yu Tang's career prospects after learning about Yu Tang's resignation.

    Even though they knew that W&P had made the move first, there were still many gifts sent to them without giving up, and they even included various work contact letters.

    It is obviously something that so many people can see.

    "We believe in your ability." Darren didn't want Yu Tang to feel the pressure. He sat down and added seriously, "For us, your arrival is the most anticipated thing, but we are completely willing to wait-"

    There was a pause in his words.

    Yu Tang slightly bent his eyes, pushed the computer over, and turned to Darren.

    On the screen were all the processes that Darren had just introduced to him. They were well detailed and clear, and all the key points were properly marked. Some of the ambiguities were also made with notes to be confirmed.

    Darren lowered his head and looked at the cumbersome and outdated old version of the onboarding manual on his phone that many employees complained about.

    Yu Tang sat up straight.

    There was a little smile in his eyes, his shoulders were straight, and his shirt outlined his thin lines.

    Yu Tang's speech was a little slow, but his words were gentle and clear: "I just forgot something, sir."

    "Don't worry," Yu Tang said, "I still remember how to work."

    Darren was stunned for a while, then suddenly couldn't help but hold his forehead and laugh.

    Psychological counselors are indeed very professional, but there is one thing that they may have made a mistake in their judgment.

    ...Those candies cannot be exchanged for Yutang's future.

    People like this, no matter what situation they are pushed into, can stand up again and again, move forward, and go to a place where they can be seen.

    Nothing can change Yu Tang's future.

    The last worry in his heart was completely gone. He formally stood up and stretched out his hand towards Yutang: "Darren."

    Yu Tang stood up and held his hand.

    "It's an honor to have the opportunity to work with you, Mr. Yu."

    Darren looked at him and spoke sincerely from the bottom of his heart: "Welcome to W&P - we can't wait until the day your vacation ends."

    ——

    On the other side, Sui Si's studio has been shut down for seven days.

    He was having a particularly difficult time these days. Several scheduled tasks had been delayed because of the serious chaos within the studio. Even the negotiation for compensation for breach of contract could only be handled by Nie Chi alone.

    The remaining teams were stretched thin, struggling to tear down the east wall to make up for the west wall, and were extremely busy and exhausted.

    Many people can't hold on any longer and have vague thoughts of resigning.

    Sui Si had never tasted such a feeling. He was used to living a comfortable life, and was suddenly involved in such a chaotic situation. He tried his best to hold on for a few days, and finally put these things together when a recently returned cooperation notice was sent.Tian's anger completely burst out.

    Outside the office, several employees had just been scolded and looked disgraced. Listening to the earth-shattering sound of things being smashed inside, they looked at each other with pale faces.

    Sui Si looked like a trapped animal, with red eyes, standing in a room that was smashed into pieces.

    Those few employees stood in the corridor, not daring to walk, let alone go in.

    They haven't found a home yet, and they have a family and a house, so they need income to support their family. It's impossible to just give up and quit.

    ...But days like this are really too difficult.

    Sui Si was angry, and in the past he only took it out on Yu Teshu. In front of other employees in the studio, he was mostly as mature and rational as he was in front of the camera, and he was always gentle in his treatment of others.

    It wasn't until Yu Tesuke left that they realized how terrible it was for their boss to lose his temper.

    The employees were all frightened and no one dared to speak out.They gathered around the wall, and suddenly one of them saw the figure coming up, his eyes lit up: "Mr. Nie!"

    Nie Chi had just finished handling a compensation payment. He walked over and nodded to several people: "Go back."

    Several employees quickly went downstairs as if they were receiving an amnesty.

    Nie Chi walked into the messy office.

    He met Sui Si's gaze and closed the door tightly with his backhand.

    "What have you been doing these days?" Sui Si stared at him, his voice hoarse, "Why is there so much backlog of work? How many things are you delaying?"

    "It's too much work."

    Nie Chi said: "I need to deal with it in order."

    Sui Si didn't believe it at all. He took a step forward, his eyes bloodshot: "Why does it take so long to process it one by one?!"

    Several ministers have resigned, and many tasks can only be handled by Nie Chi.

    After Nie Chi finished processing a compensation payment, several tasks that were delayed in the meantime caused new claims for compensation to pile up.

    The higher the invitation, the higher the liquidated damages. Sui Si has already lost millions in compensation these days. He said coldly: "When Yu Tang was here -"

    "Mr. Sui." Nie Chi interrupted him, "When Assistant Yu was here, working hours were twenty-four hours a day, and I had to get off work."

    Sui Si choked hard and opened his mouth, unable to speak any more.

    "The salary I get is to work eight hours a day, nine to five."

    Nie Chi looked at his watch: "It's now 6:30 in the afternoon. I have already worked overtime for an hour and a half. If I am forced to work overtime, I can choose to report it or apply for labor arbitration."

    Sui Si had never heard such words before when Yu Tang was here.He looked at Nie Chi, not knowing what to say for a moment, and shook his head in disbelief.

    Nie Chi asked: "Those new ministers who came to apply, why did you refuse to interview them?"

    Sui Si looked at him and closed his eyes hard, trying to regain some sense.

    "I won't give in."

    Sui Si whispered: "Xiao Ming still has half of my people there. I'm going to find his team for temporary help. I won't use them..."

    The resumes of those ministers were written clearly, without even the slightest intention of hiding them. At first glance, they were candidates provided by the Sui family.

    If the entire studio is controlled by the Sui family, what's the point of what he has done over the years?

    "I know what you want to do"

    Sui Si said hoarsely: "You think I can't tell? You are sent by the Sui family, you -"

    Nie Chi looked down at his watch: "I want to get off work."

    Sui Si: "..."

    "It doesn't matter. The decision whether to interview or not is up to you."

    Nie Chi just took money to do things and didn't care about Sui Si's attitude: "You can also ask Mr. Ke to see if Mr. Ke can help."

    "Or." Nie Chi suggested, "You can also teach yourself the relevant knowledge of managing a studio."

    Sui Si was aroused by him and wanted to get angry again: "What do you mean by this?!"

    "I'm just giving you the most effective way to solve the problem, Mr. Sui."

    Nie Chi said, "Haven't you noticed yet?"

    Sui Si was stunned for a moment: "What?"

    "The studio has been shut down, and it's now the seventh day. Almost everyone in the industry knows about it."

    Nie Chi looked at him: "But why hasn't Mr. Ke's side returned the half of the studio employees you assigned to him until now?"

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    1. Deleted User
      Jun 8, '24 at 09:20

      When they learned that Yu Tang had resigned from the studio, half of the circle sent him congratulatory messages without hesitation.

      Pfftthahahahahh there should be a party worldwide

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