Chapter 69: Cognitive Disorder
**Chapter 69: Cognitive Disorder
After unexpectedly quick completion of the final psychiatric evaluation, Lin Qingshan and Ito Bu Mei left the hospital.
The full results of the medical check-up wouldn't be available immediately. It would take some time before Lin Qingshan could receive his report.
Before leaving, however, it seemed that Dr. Wu, who conducted Lin Qingshan's psychiatric evaluation, was extremely agitated. He almost seemed eager to have Lin Qingshan admitted to the hospital immediately.
Lin Qingshan, on the other hand, paid no attention to this. He chatted with Ito Bu Mei as they walked.
"Bu Mei, what's for dinner tonight?"
Even though it wasn't evening yet, Lin Qingshan was already thinking about dinner.
"Well… I don't have any particular thoughts. By the way, what about your Chapter 23 draft?" Ito Bu Mei suddenly remembered and asked.
"Oh, that's at my place. If you come with me to buy groceries and have dinner at my place, I'll give you the draft."
Lin Qingshan gave a thumbs-up.
"Hmm…"
Ito Bu Mei had no objections, but given Lin Qingshan's noticeably abnormal behavior during the check-up, and his frequent strange actions that he himself didn't find odd…
She couldn't help but ask, "Teacher Qingshan, don't you think there's anything unusual about your behavior?"
"Huh? Unusual? I don't think so."
Lin Qingshan shook his head and said, "I feel great now! And I haven't done anything bad, right?"
Ito Bu Mei thought about it and realized… Lin Qingshan's unusual behavior didn't really cause any trouble to others.
Aside from appearing somewhat… unusual compared to normal people, there was nothing else problematic.
However… those with mental issues might see the world differently from normal people…
Maybe it's like Mann from Teacher Qingshan's work?
Their perception and the world they see are completely different from what others see.
So, what seems normal to them might appear crazy to others.
"Well… we'll know once the report comes out."
Ito Bu Mei sighed inwardly.
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Gu Qianli's delicate, fair fingers skimmed through the many magazines on the bookshelf, eventually stopping at a new comic magazine wrapped in plastic.
*Comic World Gogo.*
Even in the global comic industry, it was an absolute powerhouse.
Countless manga artists took pride in having their work serialized in *Comic World Gogo*, making it a revered place for all well-known comic artists.
"Checkout, I have a membership card."
Gu Qianli placed the book on the checkout counter and handed her membership card to the cashier.
Among the stack of computer-related books, the comic magazine was strikingly conspicuous.
"Hello, platinum member, 15% off. Your total is 241.7 yuan."
The cashier efficiently completed the transaction.
Other customers nearby either pretended not to notice or stared at the beautiful female college student.
After all, interesting souls are rare, and a pretty face is always pleasing!
Gu Qianli paid swiftly and took a taxi back to her hotel.
Currently, the school hadn't started yet. Although the dormitory was available, Gu Qianli preferred staying at the hotel.
The hotel was comfortable, and she wasn't short on money. Most importantly, it was conveniently located near Lin Qingshan's home.
It only took one bus ride to reach Lin Qingshan's rental apartment.
After returning to the hotel and making herself a cup of coffee, Gu Qianli sat down.
She picked up *Comic World Gogo*, immediately turning to the latest issue of *Edgewalker*.
[Translator: sauron]
"Dara Dara Dara Dara~"
Just then, her iPioneer 5 phone rang.
She had previously preferred flip phones but switched to the iPioneer 5 after seeing Lin Qingshan use it.
Gu Qianli glanced at the phone, the display reading "Qingshan".
A ripple of warmth appeared in her eyes as a smile spread across her face.
She answered the call, and a familiar voice came through.
"Hello, hello~"
"Hello, Qingshan, I can hear you."
Gu Qianli responded with a smile.
"Ah, that's good. Qianli, would you like to have fried eggplant tonight? It might be a bit oily, but it's quite tasty."
Lin Qingshan's voice seemed to be holding back saliva.
"Fried eggplant? I could try that, but I actually really enjoyed the light beef salad you made last time. I'd like to have that again."
Gu Qianli said with some anticipation.
Unconsciously, her relationship with Lin Qingshan had reached a point where they no longer needed to hide their thoughts or be polite.
She could tell him directly what she wanted to eat.
"Alright, it's on me, no problem!"
Lin Qingshan promised from the other end of the line.
"Good… I'm looking forward to it…"
Gu Qianli's smile grew brighter as she said.
After ending the call, she continued reading the latest issue of *Edgewalker*.
Chapter 23… "The End."
Gu Qianli knew this chapter was about Mann's end, which she had seen before.
But she still intended to read it through.
She took a deep breath and immersed herself in the manga's storyline.
David had brought Lucy to the car and prepared to pick up Mann and Dorio at any moment.
However, Lucy woke up and, seeing David's information in the brain-computer network, was already filled with fear and thoughts of escape.
She persuaded David to ignore Mann and Dorio and just run away with her.
Most fans were angry and sad upon reading this.
Mann and Dorio were their allies, helping to hold off the enemies.
Yet, Lucy wanted David to abandon his older brother and sister-in-law and run away with her?
Meanwhile, Mann and Dorio had engaged in a fierce battle with the Trauma Team and NCPD.
But Mann cleverly used Tanaka, a platinum VIP client of the Trauma Team, as a hostage.
In this situation, neither the Trauma Team nor the NCPD dared to kill Mann outright.
Mann and Dorio, seasoned cyberpunks, transformed into cyber gunslingers, killing members of the Trauma Team and NCPD one by one.
Given the situation, it seemed likely Mann and Dorio would manage to escape.
However… at that moment, something unexpected happened!
Mann!
When Mann shouted for Dorio to fall back behind him, the previously seen golden wasteland world appeared before his eyes again!
And Mann's eyes started showing the iconic "cyberpsychosis" screen distortion!
Mann's cyberpsychosis flared up once more at this critical moment!