Reborn as a girl and school beauty

As time went by, it was already late July and Yang Lingxin had been abroad for almost half a month. Although they often called each other, Chen Lian missed her more and more. She had been staying in the game room in recent days, and Song Wei and Lin Xinyi had not seen her in the store for several days.

One day, Chen Lian was playing games in the game room as usual when the doorbell rang. She wondered who it could be at this hour. She opened the door and was surprised to find Yang Lingxin standing there.

"Why are you back?" Chen Lian asked in surprise.

The delivery man said puzzledly: "Uh... Miss, your takeaway is here."

Chen Lian only then realized that it was the takeaway that had returned, and quickly said, "Sorry, sorry, I misread it, I misread it, I misread it."

The delivery man took the food and handed it to me, saying, "Remember to give it a 5-star rating!"

After closing the door, Chen Lian placed the takeaway food next to the gaming table. Thinking about what had just happened, she muttered to herself, "Everyone looks like Lingxin to me now. Ah!!! Sigh."

Because this was not the first time, she had happened several times before. Then she looked at the time and realized that she had not been out for 1 days. After eating the takeaway, she opened the curtains that had not been opened for a long time, and the sunlight coming in was a bit dazzling.

Chen Lian decided she couldn't go on like this anymore. She decided to go out for a walk and refresh herself. She changed her clothes, put on some simple makeup, and went out.

Strolling down the street, Chen Lian felt the sunshine and breeze, and her mood gradually relaxed. Before she knew it, she arrived in front of a coffee shop, opened the door and walked in.

The aroma of coffee filled the air, and Chen Lian found a seat by the window. She looked out the window, and her thoughts involuntarily drifted back to the time she spent with Yang Lingxin.

At this moment, a familiar voice rang in her ears: "Long time no see, Chen Lian." Chen Lian turned around suddenly and saw Song Meng standing in front of her. She looked at Song Meng in surprise.

"You don't look very well mentally. Is it something that happened in your life or psychologically?" Song Meng asked.

After all, Chen Lian was her patient before, so she could give her a free checkup this time they met.

"I..." Chen Lian hesitated to speak. She didn't know how to start the conversation with Song Meng.

Song Meng seemed to see through her thoughts and said softly: "It's okay, if you don't want to talk about it, let's talk about something else. How have you been recently?"

Chen Lian smiled slightly. "It's okay, just a little boring. How about you?"

"I'm still the same, busy with work." Song Meng stirred the coffee in her hand. "But I'm very happy to meet you again."

The two smiled at each other, and the atmosphere became relaxed. Chen Lian took a sip of coffee, feeling the sweetness amidst the bitterness. She realized that she couldn't always be immersed in the past and had to look forward. Perhaps this chance encounter with Song Meng was a new beginning...

Song Meng looked at her and smiled and said, "You still don't want to tell me? Maybe I can cure you?"

After hesitating for a while, Chen Lian finally answered her, "Yang Lingxin went abroad to study, and I'm alone at home, without anyone to accompany me. I always feel like something is missing when people talk to me. These past few days, I've been mistaking others for Yang Lingxin and saying stupid things. Sigh!"

"I see." Song Meng nodded thoughtfully. "Your condition is actually quite common. It's called 'separation anxiety'. Because you're used to having someone around, when that person leaves, you feel a sense of discomfort and loss. But don't worry, you can adjust. You can try to participate in more social activities, expand your circle, and make new friends. Of course, if you're willing, you can also talk to me and tell me everything you're thinking. Maybe it will make you feel better."

After hearing Song Meng's words, Chen Lian felt a little relieved. "Thank you, Song Meng. I will try your suggestion."

"You're welcome," Song Meng said with a smile. "By the way, I recently read a book on psychology that has many interesting viewpoints and cases. If you're interested, I can recommend it to you. Also, this disease has another nice name: 'lovesickness.'"

"Okay, I just want to find something to do." Chen Lian agreed happily.

In this way, Chen Lian and Song Meng's topic gradually unfolded. They shared each other's daily life, and their laughter echoed in the cafe from time to time.

Chen Lian said: "Aren't you in Linhai? Why are you back to Xingfeng City?"

Song Meng took a sip of coffee and said, "I'm originally from here. I work in Linhai and go to school in Chuandu. I came back this time to see my parents off. They should be retired. After all, I'm an only child. Qianli Group is still undergoing a revival, so I think I should be able to fulfill my agreement with the chairman of the Yang Group."

Chen Lian smiled and said, "That's good news, because I've been having hallucinations these past few days and it's really getting to the point where I'm feeling really bad."

Song Meng said, "Make some more friends, or join some community activities. Don't stay at home all the time. You used to be alone at home, but now it's different. You have someone to accompany you, so you don't like to stay at home alone as much as before. As time goes by, you gradually get used to living with someone. Okay, I'll send you the book in a few days. I should go back now. See you next time!"

After saying goodbye to Song Meng, Chen Lian decided to follow her advice and try participating in some community activities. She signed up for a painting class, where she met many like-minded people. Sharing techniques and creative experiences, Chen Lian felt unprecedented joy.

As time went by, Chen Lian's hallucinations gradually decreased, and her mood became more and more cheerful. She began to enjoy the company of her friends and cherished her friendship with Song Meng even more.

One day, Chen Lian received the psychology book Song Meng had sent her. She carefully read through it, finding much to her surprise. Through this study, she not only gained a deeper understanding of her inner world but also learned how to better cope with emotions and stress.

Chen Lian looked out the window. Although she still hoped Lingxin could come back soon, there were some problems that she could not change. She looked at the time and realized that she had not been to the store for more than ten days. She didn't know how Song Wei and the others were doing.

Arriving at the store, Song Wei and Xinyi were surprised to see the newcomer and said, "Manager? You haven't been to the store for more than ten days. How come you suddenly show up again?"

Chen Lian looked at the two of them resentfully and said, "What do you two mean by that? Why? Do you really not want to see me?"

"No, no, how could we dare to do that? It's just that I called you these past few days but you didn't answer, and you didn't reply to my messages. I thought you were missing."

Chen Lian:…………