novelraw Chapter 84 Pillowing my head on your leg? How could I possibly accept that… Counselor, you have a ke
Chapter 84 Pillowing my head on your leg? How could I possibly accept that… Counselor, you have a ke
The two walked out of the teaching building, through several paths, and arrived at the scenic lake.
The lake water appeared deep and dark in the thick, grayish-white mist.
Several benches are placed side by side under the willow trees by the lake, all facing the lake.
Su Wan led Lin Feng to the middle table and they sat down side by side.
Whether it was Lin Feng's imagination or not, the moment they sat down, he felt that the oppressive fog around them seemed to have thinned out a bit.
He squinted and could barely make out the blurry outlines of the buildings on the opposite shore of the lake.
"It's quiet here, perfect for a conversation." Su Wan gathered her skirt, crossed her legs, and placed them at an angle, her posture impeccable.
"Tell me, what are the difficulties you can't figure out?"
After a moment's thought, Lin Feng began to explain the dilemma he had carefully "conceived".
He first quoted the theory of "anchor point of reality perception" in "Introduction to Abnormal Cognition" before getting into his own assignment on the phenomenon of "being trapped in a maze".
"When I analyzed 'being trapped in a maze' in my assignment, I mentioned that its essence is a break between the internal cognitive picture and the external spatial structure, causing consciousness to be trapped in a self-constructed loop."
"But after finishing writing it, I'm even more confused!" Lin Feng frowned. "If 'self-awareness' itself is also built on such an internal picture, then when the external world continuously and irresistibly presents 'abnormalities'—like this fog right now—are the anchors we rely on to maintain 'self-identity,' such as memory, logic, and emotion, still reliable?"
How can we be sure that we haven't gotten ourselves into a larger, more difficult-to-detect "dead end" at the cognitive level?
Su Wan paused for a moment, and a few barely perceptible dark lines appeared on her forehead.
You little rascal, you're quite the thinker!
The questions posed are tricky and hit the most difficult and dangerous part of "An Introduction to Abnormal Cognition"—the doubt about cognition itself.
This goes far beyond the ordinary confusion that a typical student would experience when trapped in "abnormal cognition." Its depth almost touches on the core paradox of the theory, leaving her momentarily at a loss for words.
She coughed lightly, turned her head slightly, and looked back at the misty lake, as if organizing her thoughts or trying to hide the momentary lapse in her concentration.
"Your thinking... is very interesting, and it certainly hits the nail on the head."
Her voice remained steady, but upon closer listening, her speaking speed was slightly slower than before, carrying a sense of careful consideration.
"According to mainstream theory, when external frames of reference completely fail, we can indeed only rely on internal 'anchors.' Your questioning of their reliability is quite insightful."
"But you need to understand that excessively questioning the anchor point itself can lead to the complete disintegration of cognition."
"In practice, we usually adopt a kind of 'practical adherence': not because they are absolutely correct, but because if we lose them, we will lose the last basis for acting in anomalies."
"As for whether you're already trapped in an even bigger 'dead end'..."
Su Wan withdrew her gaze from the lake and returned it to Lin Feng's face, her eyes becoming exceptionally deep:
"This question itself is perhaps the very question that 'Circular Corridor' hopes you will have."
"The way to break it sometimes lies not in finding the answer, but in changing the way you ask questions, or... directly changing your behavior patterns."
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Studio:
"666! This conversation practically fried my CPU!"
"Wait, I think I understood, but then again, I didn't understand anything... Could a class representative summarize it?"
"Forget about anchor points! The atmosphere is so great, you guys should just start dating already, it's driving me crazy!"
"Help! I'm watching a ghost story livestream and getting bombarded with philosophical questions! My head's about to explode!"
"Are these two speaking Chinese? Why can't I understand them at all when they're together?"
"I only care about one thing: So, does this count as a date?"
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Lakeside.
The two chatted for about twenty minutes, when Lin Feng suddenly let out a big yawn without warning.
He immediately covered his mouth with his hand, and a look of apology appeared on his face.
"I'm sorry, counselor," he said, his voice tinged with weariness, "I didn't sleep well last night, and now I'm suddenly... a little sleepy."
Su Wan looked at the faint dark circles under his eyes and bit her lower lip.
She was silent for a few seconds, then finally straightened up slightly, her voice so low it was almost inaudible:
"If... if you don't mind... you can... rest here for a bit."
She brought her legs together, gently stroking her thighs covered by the dark blue skirt, indicating that Lin Feng could rest his head on her back.
Lin Feng's heart stirred; things were developing in the direction he had hoped for.
A perfectly timed awkwardness quickly crossed his face, and he declined verbally:
"This...this is too much trouble..."
(Advisor, you have a great eye for people!)
Before he finished speaking, his body had already honestly and slowly tilted to the side, with a cautious probing, gently resting his head on Su Wan's lap.
Through the fabric, a cool, subtly elastic sensation wafted through Lin Feng, making him feel as if he were resting his head on silk bathed in moonlight.
At the same time, the faint, cool yet sweet scent emanating from Su Wan became increasingly clear and lingered around his nose.
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Studio:
"Hahaha! You say no, but your actions say otherwise, Lin!"
"Hilarious! 'How could I possibly do this?'—and then he lay down without a second's delay!"
"That's more like it! Why discuss philosophical paradoxes? Isn't it better to talk about sweet romance?"
"Advisor, you have a good eye for people! .jpg Lin Feng, you've been waiting for that line!"
"Faster than a dog! That silky smooth combo, you've practiced it, haven't you?"
"Teacher Su: I was just being polite. Lin Feng: I took it seriously, thank you."
"This live stream focuses on the themes of 'inconsistency between words and actions' and 'taking advantage of opportunities'."
"That's right! Give us more of this kind of storyline. I'm a country bumpkin, I love watching it!"
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Lin Feng closed his eyes, adjusted his breathing, and made himself appear to quickly enter a "sleep" state, with his breathing becoming even and long.
He could feel that after he "fell asleep," Su Wan's body gradually relaxed as well.
In the silence, there was only the faint sound of the breeze blowing across the lake and the sound of their breaths coming from so close together.
After an unknown amount of time, perhaps only a few minutes, Lin Feng felt that Su Wan's breathing seemed to be closer.
He maintained the illusion of being asleep, but all his senses were heightened to the extreme.
Then, he felt an extremely soft, slightly cool touch, tinged with a hint of panic, land on his lips.
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Studio:
"Good heavens! Advisor, you actually stole a kiss from your own student! [Shocking!]"
"Damn, Ms. Su! This is the right way to break 'behavioral patterns'!"
"Ahhh, so sweet! This eerie mist has become a romantic backdrop!"
"I bet five cents! Lin Feng definitely wasn't asleep! He's a real actor!"
"About the incident where my advisor secretly kissed me while I was asleep."
"Where did our profound philosophical discussion go? Now the whole livestream is just overflowing with sweet moments!"
"Would this be considered workplace harassment? (Just kidding!)"
"The cunning advisor and the students who play along, locked up!"