Return of the Antagonistic Lady Boss

Chapter 616: Chapter 590: Talking Back and Defending Family

”Whoever doesn’t make sense, I’ll talk to them. If officials don’t serve the people, they might as well go home and sell sweet potatoes. A black cat or a white cat, if it can catch mice, it’s a good cat. Even though I’m not formally employed, I have a way to solve Zhiming’s case. What’s wrong with inviting me as a free external consultant? I don’t know how high-ranking you are, Leader, but no matter who you are, your ultimate task is to serve the people. Now that this case is hanging here, doubting the institute’s decision to invite me means you don’t want to get things done properly!”

Who’s not capable of using guilt-tripping? Who can’t put on airs? Qian doesn’t care who it is, her usual style is to hit back if you don’t comply!

The leader went from initially being stunned and unbelieving that someone dared to challenge him, to being shocked. Everyone around him was dumbfounded, including Fugui’s colleagues.

”Are you saying you, a little girl who hasn’t even grown hair on her face, can solve a case that the entire institute is helpless to crack? What a big mouth!”

Qian pushed away Liao Fugui’s hand, facing the irritable leader head-on.

”First, I’m a normal girl with normal hormones, so there’s no way hair could grow on my face. Second, I brush my teeth diligently every day, so there’s no way I have bad breath. As a leader, you should think before you speak.”

If the situation weren’t so tense, someone might have laughed. Everyone was fuming after being ranted at by this big leader all morning, and Qian was just too awesome.

”Don’t play smart with me. You say you can solve this case, but do you know the consequences of speaking out of turn if you can’t solve it?”

Liao Fugui’s leader quickly signaled to Fugui with his eyes, ”Hurry up, control your sister!”

Everyone at the institute knew about the relationship between Qian and Liao Fugui and also knew Qian had helped many patients with psychological issues, recognizing her abilities in her field. But today’s matter was too complicated; if she could not do what she said, things would blow up.

Liao Fugui’s leader hoped Fugui could smooth things over, but did not expect Fugui to make a shocking move.

”I’m willing to vouch for my assistant. I believe she can do it. If she cannot, I will resign in remorse.”

Ever-gentle Liao Fugui suddenly saying such words caught everyone off guard.

This place isn’t just any ordinary institute; outsiders can’t just get in. Once in, it’s a lifelong golden rice bowl. To support Qian, Liao Fugui said this, making his direct supervisor anxious.

”Yun Chang! Think it over!”

”I’ve thought it over. I trust my assistant Chen Xiaoqian’s capabilities and am willing to vouch for her recommendation.”

Though Liao Fugui said this aloud, he’d already mentally prepared to retire his white coat and find another job.

His colleagues were all formally titled authorities, many also holding positions as doctoral advisors or graduate supervisors at universities, and even they were at a loss. It’s unlikely that Qian, a current student, had any better ideas.

But this was his sister. Since she had spoken up, as her brother, he needed to make a statement. At worst, he’d lose his job, but the world is vast; surely there’s someplace to earn a living?

Seeing how supportive Liao Fugui was, Qian thought, having a brother is different than having an adversary. In her past life, Liao Fugui and she were adversaries, but in this life, with that strength used against outsiders, it didn’t seem bad.

”Young man, you’re responsible for what you say!” The ranting leader became solemn.

Liao Fugui’s face turned red, but he stood firm without regret.

”I will do what I say. If the assistant I brought in causes delays for everyone, I’m willing to resign due to my own fault!”

Actually, everyone understood that the big leader was just looking for trouble because of the pressure to solve the case, randomly venting his frustration. Many people here were mentoring doctoral or graduate students at universities. For rare cases, just applying to let students see them was enough. Hospital doctors mentoring current students wasn’t that rare, all about cultivating relevant talent.

But with everyone under such high pressure, words escalated, and the leader vented on them. Liao Fugui, however, did not back down.

He couldn’t do much for his younger siblings, but he did what he could, with some tenacity still in him.

The atmosphere fell into an awkward silence; the big leader was just seeking somewhere to vent, not expecting someone to say that.

Qian spoke again, maintaining a calm demeanor, more composed than anyone else there.

”If I can’t do it, he resigns. If I do it, how will you compensate for your rash judgment earlier?”

”How much money—”

”Talking about money all the time, you’re vulgar! Remember, the dignity of intellectuals is priceless. I intend to bring out Zhiming’s second personality now. If I succeed, all I ask is that you apologize to these people.”

Qian pointed her finger at the leader’s nose, not caring whether he could save face, then turned to Liao Fugui and said.

”Go, find me a fake snake, green, looking as real as possible.”

”A fake snake?”

”Yes, go, and prepare the brainwave detection equipment. When the second personality emerges, his brainwaves will change. This is still a blank area in domestic medical fields. Document it so later students have a written reference.”

This extreme confidence made the experts present feel as if she was the mentor, and they were all her students.

It wasn’t arrogance but a deep, intrinsic confidence in her specialty.

Everyone gathered around, wanting to see what Qian would do, while Liao Fugui couldn’t help but break into a cold sweat for Qian.

The psychiatric authority had just attempted to awaken Zhiming’s second personality through hypnosis, but had failed. Why was Qian bringing a snake?

While waiting for the snake, Qian explained to Liao Fugui in an extremely authoritative tone.

”Typically, aside from authoritative metrics, the most effective way to identify multiple personalities is hypnosis. As long as they enter a hypnotic state, most patients with personality disorders can have their personalities awakened. But if a few people are uncooperative, there’s nothing to be done. That’s why I’m trying an extreme method now, to stimulate his split personality to emerge.”

This breakdown method had many industry authorities nodding; theoretically feasible.

”But do you know his breaking point? Each patient has a different split personality. Some are timid, some violent, and others split into personas with extreme artistic talent. What if you can’t find the point?” Liao Fugui posed the key question on everyone’s mind.

Qian took the fake snake prop handed to her, weighing it a few times; it felt quite soft, looking somewhat like the deceased snake, Cui’er, from a glance.

Holding the snake, she tapped it on Fugui’s head, ”Others couldn’t find it, but I’m the external aid you invited. How could I not find it? Get the voice recorder ready, someone’s going to apologize, we’ll record it, then play it on loop if anyone questions your work in the future.”

No one dared to look at what expression the big leader had on his face now.