Chapter 1044: Mobius Ring

Editor: Henyee Translations

The “∞” became brighter and brighter, and the surroundings became darker.

Gu Yang stared at the symbol intently, noticing that it was spinning slowly. She soon realized that the “∞” wasn’t a flat symbol but a three-dimensional ring without any intersection in the middle.

“A Möbius ring?” she wondered.

She reached out to touch it, but just then, the alarm went off.

Opening her eyes, Gu Yang realized she had been asleep with her eyes closed and hadn’t actually woken up. The alarm on her phone was still ringing—it was set to wake her after 40 minutes, a reasonable time for an afternoon nap.

She felt groggy and exhausted, and the sensation of being awake yet immobile was clearly sleep paralysis, commonly known as “ghost pressing on the bed.” After a morning of intense hypnosis and counseling, she had likely overworked herself, leading to the unsettling dream.

In the afternoon, Ji Minghui came to check on her and noticed her dazed and listless state.

“Yangyang? Yangyang?”

Gu Yang sat there, holding her chin in a daze, her mind still preoccupied with the Möbius ring from her nightmare. It was only when Ji Minghui waved his hand in front of her that she snapped back to reality.

“Ah, Director Ji,” she said, blinking.

Seeing her in this state was unusual for Ji Minghui. He smiled and asked, “Are you in a daze? Didn’t you rest well at noon?”

“It was a nightmare,” Gu Yang replied. “I rarely have nightmares and didn’t stay up late, so it felt quite strange.”

Ji Minghui frowned slightly. “Maybe you’re just too tired from this morning. You need to take a break. Fresh air will do you good.”

He went over to open the window. Sunlight streamed in, brightening the room. A gentle breeze made the bamboo on the table sway, creating a calming effect. Gu Yang reached out and touched the bamboo, finding its freshness soothing.

Ji Minghui turned back to her and said, “Aren’t you leaving? I’m really insisting you go. I won’t schedule any patients for you this afternoon.”

Gu Yang, though resigned, agreed, “Alright, I’ll leave and come back tomorrow.”

Ji Minghui waved her off with a smile. “Go rest up. I’m glad you’re passionate about your work, but don’t overextend yourself.”

As the door closed behind her, a gust of wind flowed through the open window. The curtains fluttered, and the room shifted between light and shadow. The bamboo continued to sway gently, and the room fell into a peaceful quiet.

Gu Yang continued her routine of providing free medical consultations at the psychiatric hospital for several days.

Her dedication caught the attention of the Psychology Society and the Society of Mental Disorders, who chided Ji Minghui for overworking her. They also invited Gu Yang to participate in their academic research projects.

Gu Yang, eager to distract herself and avoid thinking about other issues, accepted the invitations. Initially, her focus was on her work to escape the pressures from the Little Blood Bank and Big Shot Sister. However, she soon became deeply engrossed in her career.

She discovered that the more she practiced hypnosis, the more her skills improved. This constant use of her abilities not only enhanced her hypnosis but also gradually strengthened her mental resilience.

During this period, she visited the Mutant Department, where Academician Lin conducted specific tests. The results showed a significant improvement in her mental strength. Previously, her abilities were developed to 70%, but now they had surpassed 90%. With continued development, she was on track to become a true SSS-level hypnotist.