Chapter 89 Praise
Zhong Mengfan looked puzzled and asked, "What?"
"You're different from other psychics. They work extra hard to realize their dreams of becoming heroes because they want to become professional heroes.
You were unexpectedly chosen by the Ranger, thrust into the world of superpowers and becoming a pro hero before you even knew what was happening. So, training and carrying out your pro hero duties have been incredibly hard.
Hearing what I said, he looked a little embarrassed. "But, even now, I'm still only a C-class hero."
"Hmm, so you're doubting your own abilities?" I smiled. "There's no need to doubt that. You've always worked very hard. Among the psychics I know, you're one of the fastest-growing awakeners. So you have to believe in your own talents."
Zhong Mengfan asked hesitantly, "Are you praising me?"
I nodded slightly. "Well, I've seen all of your efforts to become stronger, and I've witnessed the entire process. You have many commendable qualities."
Hearing my words, Zhong Mengfan smiled at first, then hesitated slightly, falling into self-doubt again. "But do I really have talent? I only became a professional hero because I was lucky enough to obtain the ranger's supernatural power. My original supernatural power... was very weak."
I frowned, looking at Zhong Mengfan who seemed very abnormal today. Could the influence of a nightmare be so great?
“Why did you suddenly start to deny yourself?”
"It's just that I remembered some things from the past. When I awakened, no one from the Superhero Headquarters came to contact me. Even I myself, at that time, never thought of showing off my identity as a superpower to others. Because my ability..." He pulled the corner of his mouth, revealing a helpless smile. "Didn't Xia Ye also dislike it for being weak at the beginning?"
I nodded and admitted, "That's right, because I'm very strong, and I've always been like this. I'm a psychic, and in a one-on-one situation, even S-class heroes would be wary of my abilities. Before you, I've never had a partner, nor have I been a teacher to anyone. Whether it's being a partner or teaching a special newcomer like you, this is my first time. So, Zhong Mengfan." I called his name.
"Um"
"You mind that I once looked down on you for being too weak? But, I've watched you grow from being ignorant and weak to where you are now. As someone who trained you to be a psychic, in my mind, you're already a qualified professional hero, so I won't put too much pressure on you."
Zhong Mengfan said, "I remember Xia Ye, you told me that you were a student at the Academy of Superpowers, and that you would be qualified to become an A-class hero upon graduation."
I nodded, "Yes."
"But I've never actually been to the Esper Academy, the cradle of most professional heroes. I wouldn't have been qualified to enter. Compared to you and most other heroes, I'm truly ordinary, like an ordinary person suddenly stumbled upon a more exciting and thrilling world.
In fact, if I hadn't been the only one left by the Ranger's side before he died, I wouldn't have been the one to inherit his abilities." His voice grew frustrated.
I think Zhong Mengfan might be lacking some self-esteem. "You can go to the Academy of Superpowers anytime you want, but there probably won't be much useful knowledge for you to learn there. On the contrary, you're already qualified to be a substitute teacher for the lower grades, imparting some practical experience to them."
He pointed at himself in surprise and said, "Can I be a teacher? I really can't imagine myself being a teacher."
I nodded and confirmed again, "Yes, because a characteristic of my supernatural power is that I can create dreams. Although everything I perceive in a dream seems real, it is just a dream after all. But using this, I can train you at will in a dream without caring about your life or death or the extent of your injuries. Of course, these training methods are not gentle, but the result is that you can be more confident in your actual combat ability." I said in an affirmative tone.
"Hey" Zhong Mengfan looked a little dazed when he heard what I said.
"You can easily knock down a strong adult male with just one punch, without using any psychic abilities. Even some other professional heroes can't do that."
Zhong Mengfan asked uncertainly, "Well, what you just said, are you also praising me?"
I tilted my head. "Yeah, it always is. It's such an obvious compliment, what's there to be confused about?"
"Ahaha, I'm very happy to be praised and recognized by you so directly, but I also feel a little uncomfortable hearing it... Thank you, Xia Ye."
"Zhong Mengfan, what kind of compliments do you like to hear?" I asked.
"Um"
"You can tell me, and then I will try to adopt your suggestions and choose to incorporate training content in a way that can encourage you."
Zhong Mengfan pursed his lips and propped up his chin with his elbow. "I thought Xia Ye was just trying to praise me, but it turns out he was thinking about training again."
"There's no conflict between training and praising and recognizing your progress."
Speaking of training, I remembered that Zhong Mengfan’s sin value suddenly increased rapidly because of the nightmare.
It's impossible not to care about this situation. All I can think of is the training I gave him in my dream and the somewhat harsh comments I made about him at the beginning. This might really hit him and leave a shadow.
"Do you have any troubles? If so, you can tell me. I am willing to listen now."
Zhong Mengfan blinked, then suddenly blushed and uttered a single "Ah..."
"What do you want to say?" I leaned forward slightly, pretending to listen attentively.
Zhong Mengfan said something completely unrelated: "Xia Ye, who suddenly became gentle in his words, is also very handsome."
"Ahem." He seemed to realize that what he said was a bit inappropriate. After coughing a few times, he slowly said again, "I know Xia Ye, and those who know that I have obtained the ranger ability, all hope that I can become a real ranger as soon as possible."
He opened his arms slightly. "It's just that sometimes I wonder, are all these things I have now truly the result of hard work? Or did everything stem from that accident... Because of that accident, I am who I am today."
"Even if it was an accident at first, you got to know me and became a professional hero because of it." I paused and asked, "Do you regret the efforts you made to become a professional hero?"
"Why would I regret it? Even though it might sound corny to you, I don't have any family anymore. So, I've always considered you very important, and I really enjoy being a professional hero."
He lowered his head and clutched his arms. "But I'm afraid, afraid that what I have now is not truly mine."
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