Psycho. Ghosts? Whatever. - Chapter 1 - Maybe This Kid Really Should Be Admitted...
“Name?”
“Bai Yuan.”
“Age?”
“18.”
“Are you here alone?”
The middle-aged doctor in a white coat looked at the pale young man before him, a hint of contemplation in his eyes.
This guy doesn’t seem to have any mental issues…
The next second, the young man glanced at his hands and feet, answering with a touch of uncertainty in his voice:
“Uh… Biologically speaking, I should… be human, right?”
“??”
The doctor was momentarily taken aback, instantly dismissing his previous thought.
Seems like there’s a bit of an issue here…
With a patient smile, he asked:
“What I mean is, did you come here by yourself? No one accompanied you?”
“No, just me.”
The young man shook his head, feeling a bit relieved inside.
The doctor’s serious expression had made him doubt for a moment-could he really not be human?
After all, he did have a bit of a mental issue…
The doctor didn’t dwell on it, instead saying:
“Tell me about your specific symptoms.”
Upon hearing this, the young man leaned in slowly, lowering his voice:
“Doctor, it seems like I’ve lost… fear!”
“Hmm?”
The doctor looked puzzled, then asked, “What do you mean?”
“Simply put, nothing seems to scare me.”
“Then go run around the street.”
“??”
Bai Yuan’s expression froze.
Is this really a psychiatric treatment method…
“All cured now?”
The doctor smirked, saying, “Next patient.”
“Doctor, wait!”
Bai Yuan quickly said, “I might have described it a bit wrong.”
“I’m mainly not afraid of certain things.”
“Specifically?”
“For example, watching horror and suspense movies alone in a public restroom late at night. Others might be scared, but I feel nothing, maybe even a bit excited…”
Before the doctor could respond, Bai Yuan continued:
“Or eating stinky tofu1 alone in a cemetery at night. I don’t feel any fear, and my appetite might even improve.”
“Public restroom? Stinky tofu?”
The doctor’s mind went blank. Even with years of experience, he was momentarily at a loss.
Compared to the symptom of losing fear, he felt this guy’s thinking was more abnormal…
After a while, he took a deep breath and said:
“So, your symptoms are mainly related to horror, gore, and fright?”
“Seems like it.”
Bai Yuan nodded, saying, “To verify my condition, I’ve watched a lot of horror movies recently, and I feel nothing.”
“Alright, I have a general understanding of your condition.”
“Doctor, is there still hope for me?”
Bai Yuan asked again, “Honestly, I’ve consulted various doctors before, and they all told me to see a psychiatrist.”
“Don’t be too tense. I’ll prescribe you some calming and sleep-aiding medication.”
The doctor smiled, saying, “You’re a senior in high school, right? It’s normal to have some stress.”
“Just medication?”
Bai Yuan looked a bit disappointed, saying:
“With my level, can’t I be admitted to a psychiatric hospital?”
“???”
The doctor was momentarily speechless at Bai Yuan’s regretful tone.
“Buddy, that’s a hospital, not some hall of fame!”
“Uh… something like that.”
“??”
Seeing the doctor’s strange expression, Bai Yuan said seriously:
“But I heard there are a lot of talented people in there. Maybe I could learn a lot…”
“You’re still young, and it’s the early stage of your condition. Start with medication, okay?”
The doctor patiently explained, “Besides, you’re still in school. Why would you be admitted without a real illness?!”
He increasingly felt that this guy’s biggest issue wasn’t losing fear…
“…”
Bai Yuan sighed regretfully and turned to leave…
The doctor watched his departing figure, muttering to himself, “Maybe this kid really should be admitted…”
…
“Will the medication work?”
Holding a bag of medicine, he muttered as he left the pharmacy.
At that moment, a calm voice sounded:
“Kid, I’m afraid medication won’t help your condition…”
“Hmm?”
Bai Yuan was slightly startled, looking toward the seats in the hospital corridor.
An old man in a Daoist robe was smiling at him, saying:
“I see darkness on your forehead, and your body is surrounded by yin energy. You might be targeted by something unclean. Eating won’t help.”
“No, old man.”
Bai Yuan’s expression was peculiar, saying, “This is a hospital, and you’re doing this? What do you mean? Are you here to challenge them?”
“I’m just passing by, not wanting to see young people harmed by evil spirits.”
The old Daoist priest smiled slightly, saying, “Have you been to any places with heavy yin energy recently?”
“Yeah, I’ve been taking walks in the cemetery lately.”
“??”
Bai Yuan ignored the priest’s expression and continued with a smile:
“Master, then how should I treat it?”
“This is an Evil-Repelling Talisman I drew myself…”
“Only 998, right?”
Bai Yuan interrupted, saying directly, “Old man, do you know what era this is?”
“It’s free.”
“Truly a master.”
The old Daoist priest’s words hit the mark, instantly making Bai Yuan smile.
Should’ve said it was free earlier!
“…”
The old Daoist priest shook his head, handing over a crooked talisman before getting up to leave.
“Can this even be called a talisman?”
Bai Yuan thought to himself, but he honestly put it away.
Who doesn’t love free stuff?
At that moment, the old Daoist priest’s voice came again:
“Kid, remember, don’t be afraid when facing evil spirits. Courage is your greatest ally!”
With those words, the old Daoist priest got up and left, blending into the crowd and disappearing.
“Huh? He tells me not to be afraid?”
Bai Yuan was slightly taken aback, muttering to himself:
“So you don’t even know my condition?”
He shook his head, and the image of the master he had built in his mind collapsed instantly.
But why did this old Daoist priest give me a talisman for free?
“Could it be some unhealthy advertisement?”
He checked it back and forth, ensuring there was no phone number, then casually stuffed it into his pocket.
…
At night,
Bai Yuan sat on the sofa at home, with a talisman and a bag of medicine in front of him.
“Still gotta trust in science…”
He took the medicine in one gulp, muttering to himself:
“Hope it works.”
Then, his gaze fell on the talisman in front of him, and with a twinkle in his eye, he went to the bathroom.
“Bathrooms have heavy yin energy, so you help ward off evil.”
With that, he stuck the talisman on the toilet’s flush handle…
“Not bad, it can be used as decoration.”
He smiled slightly, turned, and went to the sink to wash up.
At this moment, Bai Yuan looked at himself in the mirror, smiling as he muttered:
“Who believes in evil spirits these days?”
As soon as Bai Yuan finished speaking, his reflection in the mirror nodded seriously, showing genuine agreement.
“See, even you don’t believe… huh?!”
Footnote:
- Stinky Tofu(臭豆腐): A traditional Chinese snack made from fermented tofu, known for its strong odor and unique taste, often deep-fried and served with various sauces.
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