701 A Million Times for You 63 (1/2)
”It can be induced during light sleep, but it all depends on the subject's susceptibility to prompts and hypnosis. There's a self-defense mechanism in every human brain. Those who possess a very strong willpower won't be hypnotized.”
The hypnotherapist's words alone were enough to lift her spirits.
”Doctor, may I hire you privately?”
”I'm sorry, but we're not allowed to be hired for private practice. If there's a need for hypnosis, it can only be done so within the clinic.”
Slightly taken aback, Xu Baizhi continued, ”I can pay you more.”
”Sorry, Miss, but from what you said earlier, I have a hunch that you're trying to use hypnosis to extract a secret from someone else. I won't accept such an unethical task.”
”How about if I offer you three hundred thousand dollars? Or five hundred thousand?”
The hypnotherapist ignored her completely, as if he did not hear her at all.
Xu Baizhi did not expect the hypnotherapist to be so ethical and thus had no choice but to leave dejectedly.
But not all hypnotherapists would be that ethical, right?
There's bound to be greedy ones who would compromise moral ethics for money.
She believed that she would be able to find an unethical hypnotherapist who was willing to help her.
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An Xiaoning took a nap once she arrived back at the Gu family mansion, after which she chatted with Lin Mingxi for a while.
Just as she finished drinking a cup of coffee, she received a call from Pan Zhenghui.
”I just received an update. The archeological team headed to the remote mountain again with a medium. The medium said that there were no spirits or other supernatural beings in sight. Moreover, there was also a brave soul who entered the cave. There turned out to be nothing inside the coffin,” said Pan Zhenghui.
”That goes without saying. The spirits must've left after the disturbance we caused them yesterday.”
”I thought so too. Xiaoning, Yuan Mingzhu's position is still vacant. Since you don't wish to resume your duties, could you recommend someone who possesses the same abilities as you?” Pan Zhenghui asked.
”Bureau Chief, I don't actually know anyone who's like me. I think you'd better look for someone to fill the slot yourself. I believe you'll find an appropriate candidate.”
Pan Zhenghui sighed and said, ”Alright, then. Xiaoning, the doors will always be open for you if you're willing to come back anytime.”
”Alright.”
After ending the call, An Xiaoning decided to stay in bed and watch a movie instead of going out that day.
She stared at her mobile phone screen as a million thoughts filled her distracted mind.
In fact, she had not yet completely processed everything that had happened today.
After recalling the events carefully, An Xiaoning had a sudden realization that fate and destiny were such an incredible and unfathomable concept.
Mrs. Gu opened the door and called gently, ”Xiaoning, there's a female celebrity who came to see you.”
”A female celebrity?” An Xiaoning put on her slippers and headed downstairs together with Mrs. Gu.
It was not to her surprise that the female celebrity was none other than Song Yan.
It had been a long while since she saw her.
”Please take a seat. Ms. Song, what would you like to see me for?” An Xiaoning asked while sitting down on the couch,
Song Yan sat down facing her and thanked the servant who served her a cup of tea. Holding up the teacup with a wide smile on her face, Song Yan said, ”I'm here to ask for your help in reading my career prospects, Ms. An.”
”I'm afraid you've made a wasted trip today. I can't read your fortune,” An Xiaoning rejected straight away.
”I can offer you a higher price if you find a million dollars to be too little.”
”It's not about money. I don't rely on fortune-telling to make a living. I only read fortunes selectively, based on my mood. No amount of money can compel me to do it if I don't wish to,” An Xiaoning answered calmly.
The smile on Song Yan's face faded slightly, and she continued, ”Ms. An, we've known each other for quite some time now. Can't you just do me the honor and read my fortune?”