"Really?" Yue Tangqing's face was filled with surprise. None of the so-called experts he had invited before could figure out what was wrong with Xing Yuan. They only said she might have been traumatized and was feeling irritable.
Yue Tangqing did not agree with this conclusion. His daughter and son-in-law traveled the world so often over the years. He had watched this child grow up and knew her personality better than anyone. For her to change so much all of a sudden, he naturally did not believe it was just because of this car accident.
"Yes, preliminary speculation is that it's a personality trait that developed due to a sudden major shock. However, it's not too serious yet, only manifesting as irritability and anger. As long as treatment is timely, I believe she can fully recover." The middle-aged man spoke with full confidence when discussing his profession.
Yue Tangqing's face lit up with joy, and he said politely, "Then I'll trouble Expert Wen to put in some extra effort."
"It's my duty. It's just... Your Highness is not cooperating much at the moment. I hope you can have a good talk with her," Wen Si hesitated before advising.
"Of course! A Yuan was very sensible before. It's only because she's been ill that she's become like this. Don't worry, I will definitely persuade her to cooperate with the treatment."
Wen Si nodded and left.
Only after Yue Tangqing heard no movement from inside the room did he knock and push the door open.
The messy state of the floor made Yue Tangqing frown uncontrollably. But when he saw the fragile girl sitting in a wheelchair, all his worries turned into heartache.
Yue Tangqing asked with concern, "A Yuan, are you feeling unwell?"
Xing Yuan shook her head. She didn't feel physically unwell; she just hated this feeling of being out of control. Her rational mind knew she shouldn't act that way, but her body had its own will.
"The person just now was the most reputable psychological research expert in our Yue Ling Kingdom. So, during this period, you need to cooperate with him well in your treatment and strive to recover your health as soon as possible." Yue Tangqing put on a stern face and said seriously.
"No!" Xing Yuan refused. She didn't like that fellow. Besides, she wasn't that seriously ill.
Yue Tangqing coaxed, "A Yuan, be good. As long as you cooperate with the treatment, your grandfather promises to bring Da Bai to keep you company."
"Da Bai?"
"Yes! You even came up with that name!"
Xing Yuan recalled her memories of Da Bai. It was a pure white snow leopard, gentle and very endearing. However, due to its large size, it tended to scare people, so Yue Tangqing had sent it to a manor. She quickly thought of Da Bai's proud demeanor, and her eyes softened. Fearing he would go back on his word, she quickly said, "Then it's settled. When you bring Da Bai over, I'll go for treatment."
"Alright! Grandfather will go and bring Da Bai over tomorrow." Yue Tangqing smiled. It was good that she was willing to be treated.
The next day, Xing Yuan met the pure white leopard. It lay on the ground motionlessly, allowing Xing Yuan to pet it.
So obedient! Xing Yuan sighed inwardly. But suddenly, she remembered the past. Had her older sister felt this way before?
"Master, Master!" Tian Ling called out urgently.
"What is it?" Xing Yuan, her petting interrupted, looked displeased, feeling that she might be about to have an episode again.
Tian Ling's beastly face was full of flattery, "Master, I have a small request."
"Speak!"
Tian Ling said coyly, "Master, actually, actually I'm also very pleasant to pet. Can I also go out and see the world?"
"Oh?" Xing Yuan's face showed a knowing smile. She never expected this! She was just worrying about not having a place to vent her pent-up frustration, and Tian Ling had come to her doorstep.
Having such a pet that couldn't be "played to death" truly made her happy!
"Alright! But you have to transform into a species that exists in this world." Xing Yuan thought this and readily agreed.
Tian Ling looked at its master, who had agreed so readily, and felt that something was not quite right. But the desire to go out and explore overcame its slight sense of caution.
It immediately transformed into a pure white kitten and elegantly appeared in the room.
"Master, I want to eat that on the table," Tian Ling spoke human words, its voice full of eagerness.
Xing Yuan generously said, "Eat it! But I need to remind you of one thing beforehand: in front of others, you can only act like a real cat, otherwise..."
"Got it!" Tian Ling replied, while eagerly picking up a pastry and wolfing it down.
Da Bai, suddenly having this little creature vying for its master's attention, was displeased. It was the master's favorite cub.
It immediately wagged its tail, elegantly walked behind Tian Ling, then picked up Tian Ling and threw it out the window, maintaining its good habit of closing the window afterward.
Then it leisurely lay down in front of its master again. Now the master was all its own.
Xing Yuan listened to the constant complaints from Tian Ling in her mind and looked at Da Bai's innocent expression. Had this snow leopard become a spirit?
"Da Bai!" Xing Yuan tentatively stroked its head, and Da Bai responded by nuzzling her hand.
Da Bai had been raised by her since she was young and was very intelligent. There was only one thing she was not satisfied with: it was too clingy. And it wouldn't allow its master to pet other beasts in front of it, otherwise, it would start a fight, and no one could stop it.
In this environment, Xing Yuan welcomed her first treatment session.
Wen Si, while teaching Xing Yuan some relaxation techniques, also looked somewhat worriedly at the robust snow leopard. He was afraid that if it became unhappy, it would pounce on him with its claws; his small frame could not withstand it.
After several attempts, Wen Si discovered that Xing Yuan's psychological defenses were very strong, making hypnosis ineffective. Since her condition was not severe at the moment, Wen Si adopted a relaxation-focused approach.
Once she gradually began to trust others, he would proceed to the next stage of treatment.
After a day of treatment, Wen Si left. Xing Yuan, while petting Da Bai, yawned. She felt that furry things really made people relax.
At least, she didn't seem to have an episode today.
In the evening, Tian Ling quietly crawled back.
"Master, you just watched it bully me. Am I not cuter than it?" Tian Ling expressed its dissatisfaction. It had clearly been more favored by others as a kitten earlier, and they were more afraid of Da Bai than fond of it.
Xing Yuan picked up the cat-formed Tian Ling and petted it unceremoniously, then made an objective evaluation: Tian Ling's fur was not as abundant as Da Bai's and felt less soft.
Xing Yuan thought this but said perfunctorily, "You are the cutest! And I didn't stop it because I knew you would be fine. Otherwise, I would have definitely intervened."