Chapter 557: Chapter 541: New Learning Tasks and Final Stage Consultation

These don’t have consultation duration, but those with certification, as long as they have strong financial capability, can use this nationally endorsed professional qualification certificate to open a consulting studio in less developed second or third-tier cities, and then charge money.

In a sense, the current mixed state of the psychological consultation industry is partly due to these certified individuals—greatly influenced by them.

“But this is not necessarily a bad thing,” Bai Qinghua commented. “Initially, even if young people got certified, they could at most serve as consultation assistants. To independently lead consultations in an institution, they still needed a skill certificate and certified consultation hours.”

“Now, at least those thinking about investment need to earnestly undergo long-term training and get at least one operational skill certificate before getting one. This makes them somewhat skilled, harming fewer people.”

Of course, beyond that, there’s nothing we can do.

Nan Zhubin nodded: “So, teacher, what do you mean by telling me this?”

“Didn’t I mention to you before about taking the second-level certificate?” Bai Qinghua refilled his cup with tea. “The current situation is that if you want to take the exam, it has to be during the last examination at the end of this year.”

Bai Qinghua looked at Nan Zhubin: “And that exam is one month before the graduate exams.”

Nan Zhubin pondered for a moment: “Do you think I need to rush for this last chance, teacher?”

Bai Qinghua did not answer directly, but changed the subject: “As I see it now, this policy is beneficial for people from our major. With the professional qualification certificate gone, the proportion of people with academic backgrounds in psychology will increase.”

“But in a short time, there will not be similar state-endorsed certificates in the country—whether it’s professional qualification certificates or skill training certificates.”

“Some established institutions might take action, like the Chinese Academy of Sciences. But their certificates will have regional limitations and might not be recognized in certain areas.”

“As for other skills training and consultation duration certification—these things, although substantial, are still not well-established in the country’s system… In major cities like Beidu and Shanghai, there might be knowledgeable people, but when it comes to other places, like abroad, perhaps…”

When he said this, Bai Qinghua’s expression was a bit awkward.

In fact, even in Bai Qinghua’s company, what attracts visitors is his professor status, the overseas doctoral degree, and various certificates obtained from abroad with English abbreviations.

As for consultation duration and such, it might need to be moved slightly back on visitors’ attention points.

Speaking, Bai Qinghua glanced at Nan Zhubin and sighed: “You are too young and… too distinctive looking. So early on, you need to package yourself as much as possible from other aspects. This is the market; there’s no way around it.”

“And this certificate, even if it’s discontinued now, there won’t be a substitute for at least the next ten years or so.”

“Education and other skill training take too long a cycle. In the short term, the benefits of this certificate are still the greatest.”

“If you always stay in my company, you don’t have to worry about this qualification certificate. But if you go to other places in the country to deal with visitors, even if just on a business trip in the name of the company, having this certificate will save you a lot of trouble.”

Nan Zhubin sighed inwardly, indeed, any ability needs a limit; being too outstanding could be counterproductive.

Bai Qinghua said: “The biggest problem now is that the certificate’s last exam is too close to the graduate exam, and that’s the sprint stage for the graduate exams, so…”

“I’ll take the exam.” Nan Zhubin interrupted Bai Qinghua.

He shrugged: “I have been paying attention before. There are a lot of overlaps between the exam points of this certificate and the graduate exam. As for other areas, just cram a few days before the exam.”

Nan Zhubin looked at Bai Qinghua: “Is that it, teacher?”

For outsiders, starting from scratch to review this exam might really be difficult.

But for Nan Zhubin, studying for this exam is basically reviewing.

This really is no big deal for Nan Zhubin.

“You have a level three certificate, right? But the second-level certificate still requires case analysis, comprehensive assessment, and will still divert a lot of energy…”

Bai Qinghua murmured softly. The fuss about this issue is essentially due to his concern about Nan Zhubin’s study life.

He is too afraid that Nan Zhubin won’t pass the graduate exam, more than Zhubin himself.

So, in facing this matter, even as a professor, he is somewhat emotionally affected, unable to make an objective judgment, which is why he let Nan Zhubin choose for himself.

Silently adjusting the future study plan in his heart, this is not a problem for Nan Zhubin. He turned around and asked: “Anything else?”

“… Yes.”

Bai Qinghua’s expression suddenly turned serious, then he took out his phone and pointed to an icon on it: “Have you played this game? I am stuck again. If you haven’t played, it doesn’t matter. Can you ask the assistants in the company or Mo Kai? I’m a bit embarrassed…”

Nan Zhubin’s face twitched: “Teacher, I have a consultation later, a real, legitimate job!”

…

“Bang,” the door closed.

“Senior.” As soon as Nan Zhubin left the office, Mo Kai came up to him, “Just now, Nan Zhihao messaged me that he is already on the way and will soon arrive.”

Nan Zhubin nodded.

For Nan Zhubin, who currently does not have many fixed visitors, coming to the company itself already means having work.

Today is the first consultation after Nan Zhihao’s court trial.

Due to professional ethics, Nan Zhubin hadn’t met or communicated with Nan Zhihao since the trial.

So his current condition is unknown to him.

Therefore, today’s consultation is very important for Nan Zhihao, and also for Nan Zhubin.

“Then I’m going to the consultation room to prepare first.”

After briefly instructing the assistant, Nan Zhubin took the materials he needed and headed towards the consultation room.

While waiting, he silently practiced the consultation techniques he might use today according to the original plan.

After a while.

Knock knock knock—

Accompanied by a series of knocking sounds.

“Come in.”

Nan Zhihao appeared in the line of sight.

“Teacher Nan.” He nodded in greeting.

Nan Zhubin quickly sized up the other party; he finally dressed seasonally today. Seven-part length ice silk sports pants, a white loose tank top on the upper body, revealing solid muscle lines and a faint scar.

No mask, no sunglasses, but wearing a baseball cap—though this is a regular outfit in summer.

Nan Zhubin smiled: “Sit.”

The visitor relaxed his body with a smile, for the first time sitting on the double sofa, then took off the cap and put it aside, using a hand gesture similar to styling gel from front to back to brush through his hair.

Then, he showed a strange expression—

[Slight frown.]

[Eyes wandering, paused briefly above.]

[Throat swallowing, slightly pressing lips.]

[Thinking, hesitating…]

Nan Zhubin raised an eyebrow inwardly, the previously pleasant mood upon seeing the visitor’s change in attire slightly dampened again.

Just as he was about to speak to guide the opening of today’s consultation, suddenly—

An odd feeling rose in his heart, as if something changed in the unseen.

This feeling, Nan Zhubin was very familiar with.

It was the feeling of [Case Archives]!

Nan Zhubin blinked and looked at the visitor in front of him—what’s going on?

He saw the visitor take a deep breath, the hesitation on his face finally fading away.

“Whew… Teacher Nan, before coming for the consultation today, I felt like the issues that used to bother me were solved but weren’t.”

“But now… I’m certain, I feel like those things about social interactions no longer need to trouble you.”

He made an expectant look: “I want to consult with you on some… other things. Things that according to our consultation plan, would only be discussed in the final stage.”