Psychology Society, Its Origins and Causes

"A brilliant and flawless performance, an insightful and terrifying observation—for a fleeting moment just now, I even thought you really were that woman, and that little girl really was your sister!"

"And you were completely unexaggerated and extremely restrained throughout, yet every emotional shift was perfectly conveyed to the thief from the 'Freedom Alliance,' it was simply natural... Boss, now I understand just how superb your acting skills are—playing Rakshasa and that 'Detective' before was far too easy for you."

"Back then, it was perfectly reasonable for you to fool me by playing 'Robin'... Seriously, boss, have you really only been studying acting for two years? I thought you were a veteran actor with years of experience!"

After leaving the gates of Shengle Middle School, Old Zheng began to talk incessantly.

This was blatant flattery and fawning, so intense it seemed they were about to personally award Lin Yu a lifetime achievement award.

But...

But Old Zheng's direction turned out to be correct this time.

"That's a bit too exaggerated, say less."

Lin Yu stopped Old Zheng from praising him so extravagantly.

However, judging from Lin Yu's tone, he wasn't actually angry that Old Zheng praised him like that.

Lin Yu himself knew that Old Zheng was exaggerating, but...

He was indeed very satisfied with his performance.

Lin Yu was naturally pleased to receive praise for his satisfactory performance.

After all, he wasn't some master whose heart was so pure and sincere, whose mind was so open that he was neither elated by external gains nor saddened by personal losses.

It's only natural to feel happy when praised in a meaningful way.

Although encountering Xia Yang was somewhat unexpected, and Lin Yu's avoidance of Xia Yang was indeed a somewhat unprepared action under the urgency of the situation...

However, by leveraging the sense of identification and intimacy created by "Xia Yang," and by letting Li Nian feel a different side of "Zhu Ming," and learn about "Zhu Ming's" secrets and concerns, they successfully transformed what was originally an "offensive act" of coming to the school into a relationship where they shared each other's secrets and were closer than ordinary "Player" in the same organization.

Through this move, Lin Yu indeed brought Li Nian and "Zhu Ming" even closer together!

The most crucial element was evoking empathy in Li Nian's heart— Lin Yu's brilliant impromptu performance had played a significant role in his successful achievement of his intended goal.

"At this rate, Zhu Ming's identity is becoming increasingly clear to Li Nian, at least."

However, Lin Yu did not become complacent because of this.

"But in the next [Instance], will I be carrying people again, or will I be a 'Tier 1' carrying someone who's 'Tier 2', or will I be choosing something more challenging...?"

As Lin Yu muttered to himself, he suddenly couldn't help but laugh, "I almost forgot... although 'Zhu Ming' is still 'Tier 1,' I'm actually 'Tier 2' now."

"It's still four [Professional Item] for a 'Tier 2' character," Old Zheng added again, "And even if you were a normal 'Tier 2' character, this acting alone is remarkable."

"Honestly, I think giving you an S+ rating for potential wouldn't be an exaggeration," Old Zheng said. "You truly deserve to be my owner..."

Listening to Old Zheng's incessant chatter, Lin Yu couldn't help but pick it up and ask.

"While I appreciated your praise earlier, things have gotten a bit too much since then. What exactly are you trying to say?"

Lin Yu stared at the gleaming furrows on Old Zheng.

Old Zheng spoke again, "As expected, I couldn't hide it from you... It's like this, there were some parts of your conversation with that thief that I was indeed a little concerned about."

"From what she said... it seems that you are a current member of the 'Psychology Society'?"

Old Zheng spoke, Lin Yu remained calm.

He knew that Old Zheng had overheard him; in the end, he hadn't intended to hide it from Old Zheng.

So, Lin Yu casually transformed the electronic coffin into a tablet computer for the "Psychology Society" and showed it to Old Zheng.

"Yes, codename 'Clonazepam,' salute to you, First Generation President 'Freud.'"

Lin Yu said jokingly.

Although Old Zheng has no eyes, Lin Yu can sense that it is "staring" at the tablet.

This was the first time Lin Yu had felt Old Zheng's Mental Power —partly because he had borrowed Old Zheng's power at the end of the last [Instance], which gave Lin Yu a certain understanding of Mental Power; and partly because... Old Zheng was too focused.

"Director, no, Boss, I..."

"No."

Before Old Zheng could speak, Lin Yu gave him a firm and decisive answer.

Old Zheng was stunned. "But you didn't even listen to what I said!"

"I only used the Psychology Society as a stepping stone to meet the requirements for joining the Freedom Alliance," Lin Yu said calmly, looking at Old Zheng. "So, I won't help you, and I probably can't."

"I can guess what you want to ask me for—to send greetings to old friends or to do something or pass on something within this organization," Lin Yu said in a low voice, "But no, I understand you have feelings for the 'Psychology Society,' but I also have feelings for the 'Psychology Society' —I hate this organization."

Lin Yu said directly and frankly.

I hope you can understand my feelings.

Old Zheng listened to Lin Yu's words and remained silent for a long time. "You hate this organization because it disrupted your 'peaceful life,' right, so..."

"Don't give me a psychoanalysis."

Lin Yu interrupted Old Zheng again.

"No, I admit I was analyzing why you said those things, but I wasn't trying to dissect you. I was just telling you a possibility, a possibility that is indeed in my favor, but I didn't mean to Deception you—you know, that would be like showing off my limited skills in front of an expert, so you can listen carefully and make your own judgment," Old Zheng's speech quickened again. "What if we assume there's no 'Psychology Society' and no 'Fluoxetine,' and you're still destined to join the 'Death game'? Your will to survive doesn't change with time. Someday in the future, when you die, you will still join this 'Death game'..."

"Sophistry," Lin Yu said coldly, his tone tinged with anger. "This is the policy followed by your 'Psychology Society' —but is it possible that I could have lived peacefully until my natural death, accepting my life's end without regret?"

"That..."

Old Zheng wanted to say something, but suddenly fell silent.

The flashes of insight in my mind were dazzling.

After a long silence, Old Zheng finally spoke, looking dejected.

"It's not the right time yet, but you'll understand," Director ... "You're different."

"You'll understand—it wasn't the Psychology Society that created all of this."

Lin Yu simply put Old Zheng back into the [Item Space].

He let out a long breath.

"Now look what's happened, two out of the three 'Summoned Creature' have temporarily fallen out."

He murmured, and Hannah's voice rang out.

"Quack... Well, Director, would you like some soup?"