Reborn: I'll Never Fail My Childhood Sweetheart Again-Chapter 208 - 97: The Gullible and Naive Class Beauty—Sold Off Yet Still Counting the Money! (Part 3)

Su Zelin's words made Luo Xi suddenly see the light. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"It's true, I haven't seen Wanyin actively talk to a boy. When others approach her, she avoids them. At first, I thought she was just shy, but it felt a bit off, turns out these are symptoms of social anxiety!"

In fact, as the women's director of the class, Su Zelin had long thought Liu Wanyin was a bit strange, but he hadn't paid much attention nor connected her condition with social anxiety.

It wasn't until she was unwilling to go for an interview that Su Zelin thought about it more deeply and realized there was a problem.

"So Wanyin would rather do a part-time job at a snack street, washing dishes in the kitchen, doing hard and tiring work, because she doesn't need to interact with too many people!"

Su Zelin continued analyzing.

"But working in a computer store is different. She would have to face a boss, colleagues, and customers directly. As someone with social anxiety, she subconsciously chooses to avoid it, so no wonder she doesn't dare to go for an interview!"

He paused before continuing: "Wanyin's issue shouldn't be taken lightly. Severe social anxiety can even lead to social isolation and depression!"

"What should we do then?"

Luo Xi was shocked.

"Wouldn't it greatly affect Wanyin's life and her job prospects after graduation?"

"Exactly!"

Su Zelin nodded seriously.

"How can we help her then?"

Luo Xi was at a loss.

Su Zelin hesitated: "Social anxiety is quite troublesome, but it's not entirely impossible to overcome. It depends on whether you're willing to spend more time helping Wanyin!"

"Of course I am. I'm both the vice class monitor and Wanyin's good friend. I'll do whatever it takes to help her!"

Luo Xi responded without hesitation.

"To help Wanyin overcome social anxiety, she needs to try integrating into society, becoming accustomed to social interactions, and building social confidence. Having friendly companions around is important, especially trusted friends like you, who should interact and encourage her more!"

Su Zelin, despite being the opposite type—a social butterfly—also understood social anxiety disorder.

"Sure, I can manage that; I'll try to chat with her as much as possible!"

Luo Xi nodded.

"Just having a few more chats isn't nearly enough. You have to treat her as a close friend, one with whom you share a deep connection. Such friends may not be many, but each is greatly valued, and the friends around her have a significant impact on her!"

There's scientific evidence backing Su Zelin's words, and in fact, he had influenced Lu Haoran.

"Besides, you could give her a small gift, something she can carry with her, like a plush keychain. When people with social anxiety face strangers alone and feel nervous, they'll want to grab onto something. A small gift from a friend accompanying them can help relieve pressure!"

"How do you know so much?"

Luo Xi was quite impressed.

She found this so-called slacker class monitor to be truly knowledgeable, knowing about everything from all over, including social phenomena, political events, management methods...

And even obscure topics like social anxiety disorder, which she hadn't heard of before, but Su Zelin knew and could talk extensively and reasonably about.

Su Zelin smiled slightly: "There are treasures in books; there are beauties in books. Just read more books when you have time!"

He pondered for a moment as if making a tough decision.

"Alright then, I should do something too. I'll also go for an interview at the computer store to keep Wanyin company for the part-time job. If she knows there's a familiar face among her colleagues, she might be willing to go for the interview!"

"Really, you're willing to accompany Wanyin for the part-time job?"

Luo Xi's eyes lit up.

This was a good idea, perhaps the best one.

Liu Wanyin might not be comfortable with interactions with other boys, feeling uneasy around the opposite sex, but she's not like that with Su Zelin.

This so-called slacker class monitor is down-to-earth and approachable, his tongue being quite glib, speaking in a fun and humorous way. His presence always makes the atmosphere relaxed.

Moreover, he understands the female psyche quite well; the nickname "women's director" wasn't earned for nothing.

Occasionally, Su Zelin would even chat and joke with other girls in the class, having chatted with Liu Wanyin several times. At least Luo Xi hadn't seen any discomfort in Wanyin when talking to him.

The class belle didn't expect Su Zelin would be willing to sacrifice his precious time to accompany Liu Wanyin for a part-time job at the computer store.

It's worth noting that he isn't short of money, almost considered a rich second-generation member. This was evident from his usual attire, guitar, digital camera, and Sony Walkman, things that ordinary households wouldn't buy for their children.

Su Zelin nodded: "Exactly, if a person with social anxiety has a reliable, outgoing, and lively companion, they can feel more at ease even in public!"

To be honest, the honest person also has a bit of social anxiety, though very mild.

So when acting alone, he's always at a loss, wishing his good friend could be with him at all times.

When facing the opposite sex, such people also feel at a loss. Besides being very familiar with Xiaoyanzi and Qin Shiqing, in high school, he would blushingly and shakily talk to other girls, and during summer vacation, when being a wingman for Su Zelin, he would stammer delivering lines with unfamiliar internet café girls, unable to complete a sentence.

Liu Wanyin was the same at first; she showed signs of social anxiety in front of Su Zelin because he was both an opposite sex and the class monitor, two identities that would pressure a socially anxious girl.