After Huo Ning woke up, she was taken to arge building by Huo Xiaozheng.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Along the way, Huo Xiaozheng''s phone kept ringing.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Ning thought it was probably because of the news she had seen, so she didn''t dare to ask much.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
It wasn''t until they got out of the car and took the elevator that Huo Xiaozheng finally had a moment of peace. She then asked, "Dad, where are we?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The sharp pain in her chest seemed to linger, yet Huo Xiaozheng had urgently brought her to this ce.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng put a coat on her, then a knitted hat with a brim, wrapping her up tightly, and carried her out of the car with one arm.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"This is a hospital. Shen Shiyan isn''t doing well, so Dad is getting you a new doctor," Huo Xiaozheng made up an excuse to cate her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Ning''s mouth formed an O shape, unable to respond to this.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The elevator went directly from the underground parking lot to the 8th floor.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Sitting in Huo Xiaozheng''s arms, Huo Ning curiously observed her surroundings.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The entire floor was very quiet, with beige-toned decor, ented with green and floral touches, making it very pleasing to the eye.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
On the left side was arge door, and at the entrance, a pretty young woman was working.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Hearing footsteps, she looked up.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Her eyes lit up, and as the two approached, she immediately put on a sweet smile and asked softly, "Hello, do you have an appointment?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng gave her a cool nce and said coldly, "I have an appointment with Dr. Xie."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The receptionist put away the admiration in her eyes and switched to a professional smile. "Mr. Huo, right? Dr. Xie is already waiting. This way, please."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng followed her into the room.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The receptionist closed the door behind them and then left the room.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Hello, I''m Xie Lingluo," a woman wearing a beige sweater and casual pants, with a white coat over them, came forward with a professional smile and extended her hand to Huo Xiaozheng.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng put Huo Ning on the sofa and shook hands with Xie Lingluo. "Huo Xiaozheng."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Ning looked at the namete on the desk and btedly asked, "Dad, are we here to see a psychologist?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Yes, you''ll chat with the doctor, and after that, I''ll take you for something delicious to eat, okay?" Huo Xiaozheng half-squatted, his tone slightly coaxing.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Ning didn''t fuss. Since they were here, she might as well go along with it.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She nodded decisively, "Alright."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Seeing this scene, Xie Lingluo was somewhat surprised.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Back in college, Huo Xiaozheng''s name was already well-known.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Good grades, good looks, high family status, and maximum money-making ability.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But there was one thing not so good about him: he always had a cold face and didn''t like to get close to people.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The only romantic news about him was always rted to Qin Zhiyi.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Handsome and loyal, even if cold, there was no shortage of bold girls trying to get close to him.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But they all failed, without exception.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Over time, Huo Xiaozheng became the unattainable flower on a high cliff in the university, difficult for ordinary people to reach.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Now, seeing him softening his voice to coax a child added a touch of worldly warmth to his image.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
After a moment of surprise, Xie Lingluo crouched in front of Huo Ning and asked gently, "Would you like to chat with auntie while your dad rests nearby?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Ning didn''t want Huo Xiaozheng to be present while she was being questioned by the psychologist.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Hearing this, she naturally nodded in agreement.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng stroked her head, "Don''t be afraid, I''ll be waiting next door."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Seeing Huo Xiaozheng walk out, Xie Lingluo sat down in front of Huo Ning, "Your name is Ning Ning, right?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Ning nodded, feeling a bit nervous.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
They say psychologists are very perceptive, will she think I''m crazy and send me to a mental hospital? She thought silently.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Noticing Huo Ning''s tension, Xie Lingluo sat a bit further away, "Are you afraid of me?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Ning was startled.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
This startled little expression amused Xie Lingluo, "Can you tell me why you''re afraid?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Xie Lingluo''s tone was unhurried, her gaze steady and encouraging.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But to Huo Ning, it seemed like she was saying, "Take your time, I''m waiting for your answer."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Ning stammered, "I''m a bit scared of doctors."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Xie Lingluo understood and stood up to take off her white coat, "Is this better?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
It made no difference, Huo Ning thought.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But she still obediently nodded.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
After that, Xie Lingluo, like a close friend, asked about her recent life.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Ning told her everything.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Your dad said you were sick yesterday?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Xie Lingluo''s words were very tactful, but Huo Ning still felt a bit embarrassed.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The past experiences belonged to the original Huo Ning, but finding Huo Xiaozheng after the original Huo Ning left, testifying in court, and sending her own mother to prison...<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
All these actions were done by the current Huo Ning.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Ning felt she had done nothing wrong, but she still feared what others might say.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"You''ve seen the news too, right?" Huo Ning lowered her head and said glumly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Xie Lingluo had expected Huo Ning to refuse to answer and was already thinking of how to change the subject painlessly, but she was surprised to hear her voice.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Xie Lingluo responded gently, "Which news are you referring to?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Ning looked up and told her everything.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Finally, she asked somewhat dejectedly, "Am I a bad person for doing this?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Xie Lingluo''s expression remained unchanged, "Why do you think this makes you bad?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Because..." Maybe it was the atmosphere that was so conducive to confiding.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Or perhaps, sinceing into this book world, her stress had been too great, and she had always wanted to share it with someone.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Ning gathered her courage and said word by word, "People online say I''m very maniptive."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Xie Lingluo was shocked inside but didn''t show it on her face.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Her eyes were encouraging, and her voice became even softer, "Do you think you''re a maniptive child?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Ning was stumped by the question.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Wasn''t her paining from her inability to face herself after being exposed?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
From the very beginning of finding Huo Xiaozheng, toter self-validation and self-rescue, the purposes of these actions were very clear.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Find Huo Xiaozheng, please Huo Xiaozheng, remove obstacles around her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
If this wasn''t being maniptive, what was it?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I guess so..." Huo Ning gave a bitter smile, "How could it not be?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Xie Lingluo continued to ask, "Do you know what being maniptive means?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Ning nodded, "It was mentioned in cartoons, it means something bad."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Xie Lingluo then asked, "Ning Ning, how old are you?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The topic changed so quickly that Huo Ning was a bit surprised, but she still obediently answered.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I''m 5 years old."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Can you tell me about things that make you happy?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Ning waspletely led by Xie Lingluo, and now she lowered her head to think.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Happy?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The original Huo Ning had very few happy moments, only those rted to Shi Lili.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But given Shi Lili''s actions, Huo Ning decided to forget about them.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
As for happiness aftering into this book world...<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Finding Dad and drawing make me very happy," Huo Ning counted on her fingers. "I''m also very happy when Brother Yue Ze is with me."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Xie Lingluo maintained a listening posture, "If you had to choose one thing that makes you the happiest, what would be number one?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Ning''s eyes became a bit distant.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"The happiest thing?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"It''s when I went to see Mom after she was in prison. She shouted at me, just like how I used to beg her not to abandon me. At that moment, I was the happiest."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0