Wei Yumeng hadn't slept well for several days due to Zhan Shiqing's situation.
Zhan Shiqing, seeing how worried Wei Yumeng was, felt very distressed.
"Mom, I... I can try to forget the terrible things myself, so Mom doesn't have to worry."
Wei Yumeng hugged her gently. "It's all my fault that you had to go through such a dangerous experience. If none of this had happened, it wouldn't be like this."
Zhan Shiqing also hugged Wei Yumeng lightly. She didn't want this either, but she couldn't control herself at all.
Wei Yumeng had already discussed the child's situation with Jing Yan, but Jing Yan was not a doctor specializing in psychology. Therefore, he promised to introduce them to a friend today.
This also reminded Wei Yumeng of past events that were resolved with the help of a psychologist friend of Jing Yan.
So, she didn't doubt Jing Yan's introduction at all.
Before long, Jing Yan arrived with his friend. Wei Yumeng immediately stood up to welcome them.
Jing Yan introduced them to Wei Yumeng. "This is Mo Yati, Dr. Mo. He is one of the top psychologists in the country and even consults with the police on criminal psychology."
Mo Yati squinted, a smile on his lips, yet he gave off a feeling of being able to see through everything.
"Hello, Madam Zhan. I have heard of your great reputation."
Wei Yumeng felt a bit embarrassed. She didn't think she had done anything worthy of eternal fame.
"You are too kind. I have heard of your great reputation long ago."
Mo Yati smiled. "I've heard about the child's condition. May I speak with her first?"
"Of course," Wei Yumeng said, standing up and turning to Zhan Shiqing. "Shi Qing, listen to Dr. Mo obediently."
Zhan Shiqing still looked at Mo Yati with some fear. After all, he was quite intimidating even to some adults.
Jing Yan, standing by, added, "Madam, please rest assured. Dr. Mo will surely take good care of the child."
After making some arrangements, Wei Yumeng temporarily went to another room with Jing Yan, leaving the space entirely to Mo Yati and Zhan Shiqing.
Zhan Shiqing looked at the inscrutable adult and felt unconsciously afraid.
But Mo Yati knelt in front of her and took out a plush toy from his bag.
"It's Mickey Mouse!" Zhan Shiqing's eyes lit up when she saw the doll.
Mo Yati smiled. "Do you like Mickey Mouse?"
"Yes, I like Mickey Mouse the most. I also like going to amusement parks with Mom and Dad. There are even moving Mickey Mice there."
As Zhan Shiqing spoke, she seemed to imagine the scene of the family going out.
"But..." Zhan Shiqing suddenly lowered her head. "I know I'm sick, so I can't go out and play with Mom and Dad anymore."
Mo Yati stroked Zhan Shiqing's head. "You are a good child. I am the one your mother found to help you get better. You will surely recover."
"Mhm!" Zhan Shiqing finally looked up and nodded.
In the adjacent room, Wei Yumeng was still worried. As a mother, she could see that Zhan Shiqing was a little afraid of Mo Yati when they parted.
But for the child's future, she had to let her interact with Dr. Mo.
Seeing Wei Yumeng's worry, Jing Yan offered encouragement.
"Madam, don't be fooled by my friend's intimidating appearance. It's just his habit as a psychologist, his habit of observing everyone. There is no patient he cannot treat."
Jing Yan's words gave Wei Yumeng a little more confidence, as she believed Jing Yan would not harm them.
After about half an hour, Mo Yati and Zhan Shiqing came out of the room.
"Mom!" Zhan Shiqing rushed towards Wei Yumeng with a look of joy.
Wei Yumeng looked at her in surprise. She had actually expected Zhan Shiqing to have an unpleasant experience with the doctor.
"Mom, Dr. Mo taught me a lot. I know what to do now. I want to overcome my fear in my own way. I can do it!"
Zhan Shiqing said this with a look of determination.
Wei Yumeng gently stroked her head. "Shi Qing, I know you're doing this for Mom and Dad, but if you really can't, don't force yourself."
Mo Yati, standing by, spoke up. "Madam Zhan, I think you should listen to your child's plan. The little one is not as fragile as you think; she is a very strong child. Psychological illnesses are merely hurdles in the human heart. Since she is strong enough, it is best for her to walk out of the shadows herself."
Hearing this, Zhan Shiqing also nodded. "Mom, I really want to try. Dr. Mo has already told me what to do."
Seeing her so determined, Wei Yumeng couldn't refute her.
"Okay, since you've said so, Mom will naturally support you. But as I said, if you can't do it, don't force yourself, understand?"
Zhan Shiqing nodded again.
Jing Yan smiled at the scene. "Shi Qing is indeed a strong child."
Wei Yumeng, still a little worried, asked Dr. Mo, "Doctor, what else should we parents pay attention to?"
"You just need to give the child more courage and support, and let her feel safe. That is the most important thing," Mo Yati said, then frowned. "However, this is the early stage of treatment, and the child's condition is not too severe. But if she experiences secondary trauma during this period, it could worsen her condition. This is what needs the most attention."
Wei Yumeng thought about it and felt it was best to let Zhan Shiqing rest at home for a while.
After all, she couldn't know what was happening at school in real-time. If something happened, it would be troublesome.
"Okay, I understand. Thank you, Dr. Mo," Wei Yumeng nodded.
When seeing Jing Yan and Mo Yati off, Zhan Shiqing was even a little reluctant and asked Wei Yumeng when Dr. Mo would come again.
Wei Yumeng felt a little helpless. She didn't know if Dr. Mo was too capable or if Zhan Shiqing was too easily fond of others.
When Zhan Mohan returned from work in the evening, Wei Yumeng told him her decision.
"I plan to ask for leave from school and let Shi Qing rest at home for a while. We'll let her go back to school when her condition improves."
Zhan Mohan also nodded. "That's fine."
However, Zhan Shiqing, standing nearby, was a little displeased. "Mom, Dad, I want to go to school. I don't want this to affect my studies."
Normally, Wei Yumeng would have been happy to hear such words, but this was not the time to worry about studies.
"Shi Qing, be good. We are making this decision for your own good. Listen to us, okay?"