2024-09-15 17:21:24"Hello? Brother-in-law? Is that you, brother-in-law?" Upon discovering that the call had connected, Heidi's anxious voice came from the other end.
"Um... Heidi, it's me, Joseph," Joseph calmly replied.
"Brother-in-law, what are you doing? Such a grown man, not answering calls, not replying to messages, disappearing for an entire day. Do you know how worried I was about you?"
"I called many neighbors and relatives, and they all said they hadn't seen you. I was so anxious that I was about to call the police."
"Do you have any idea how concerned I was that you might have jumped into the river in despair?"
"..."
Without letting Joseph say much, Heidi started scolding him.
Hearing all this, Joseph could only smile helplessly.
After thoroughly reprimanding Joseph, Heidi finally stopped, feeling much more at ease.
"Are you done?" Joseph asked with a smile.
"I'm done. Don't do this again next time. And I'm serious, don't think of doing anything rash," Heidi continued.
"I just didn't have my phone with me temporarily, so I couldn't answer the calls. I've been cooking this whole time," Joseph felt it necessary to explain.
"Whew... Speaking of eating, I haven't eaten yet. I'm starving to death," upon mentioning this, Heidi sounded so aggrieved that she was about to cry. When Joseph was around, he never let her go hungry. Today, with Joseph gone for just one day, she was already starving.
"What's going on? It's already almost 9 o'clock. Hasn't dinner been prepared at home?" Joseph asked casually.
"Brother-in-law, you have no idea. My dad's cooking skills are so bad that even dogs wouldn't eat what he makes," Heidi said.
"Of course, if my mom cooks, it's even more terrifying."
"The things they make are simply inedible. I took a bite and completely lost my appetite. I can only eat instant noodles now," when it came to food, Heidi rambled on and on.
"Before I left at noon, I put some prepared dishes in the second layer of the living room fridge. There are vegetables, meat, and even a steak. You can take them out and eat. It's enough for one meal."
"When your dad was cooking, he probably didn't open the living room fridge, so he didn't see the food inside," Joseph said offhandedly.
"Ah? Really?" Hearing this, Heidi was overjoyed.
"Go take a look, and you'll know. Just heat it up, and it'll be ready to eat," Joseph said with a smile.
"I'll go check," Heidi immediately took a bowl and chopsticks from the kitchen and hurried to the living room. She opened the second layer of the fridge and found that there were indeed five or six dishes inside, including her favorite cumin lamb chops. Heidi instantly had tears in her eyes.
"Whew, it's really here. Brother-in-law, you're truly too kind. You're the best brother-in-law in the world," Heidi directly took action, scooping a large portion of the lamb chops into her bowl, and secretly returned to her room.
Back in her room, she started eating.
"Wow, it smells so good. My dad's cooking skills can't even compare to yours," Heidi couldn't stop praising.
"Be careful eating it cold. You might get an upset stomach," Joseph reminded her helplessly.
"I can't be bothered about that now. I'm starving. Without you, I really don't even have food to eat," Heidi said.
"Brother-in-law, I miss you. I don't know how I'll live in the future. Do I have to eat out every day?"
"Brother-in-law, where are you staying now? Should I move in with you? That way, I can eat your cooking every day."
"..."
Heidi kept talking while eating.
"Right now, I'm staying at a friend's place. I don't have money to rent a place. When I have money, I'll see if I want to rent a house," Joseph said casually.
"Ah? Is that so? Then can I come over and freeload meals? I can pay for my share of the food. I have pocket money," Heidi said.
"Oh, right. Brother-in-law, you must be short on money now. I'll transfer some to you later."
"When you have money to rent a house in the future, I'll move in with you."
"By the way, about you and my sister getting divorced, don't be too sad. There are plenty of good women in this world. If my sister doesn't want you, it's her loss. One day, she'll regret it."
"If you really can't take it, I'll marry you in my sister's place. She doesn't cherish you, but I do," Heidi's words became more and more unrestrained.
*Pfft!* Joseph, who had just poured himself a glass of water and taken a sip, spat it out upon hearing Heidi's shocking statement.
"What do you mean by marrying me in your sister's place? Don't talk nonsense, okay? Can such a thing even be substituted?"
"Are you trying to sell yourself to me for a mouthful of food?" Joseph almost collapsed on the spot. This girl's way of thinking was truly bizarre.
"What's wrong with that? What's wrong with doing it for a mouthful of food? You're much better than those hypocritical jerks. Brother-in-law, why don't you consider it?"
"I'm very easy to support. As long as I have food to eat, it's enough. My monthly allowance is also not bad, but I never buy branded clothes or makeup. I basically spend very little each month," Heidi said solemnly.
"Stop talking nonsense. Eat your food properly. Don't you have school tomorrow?" Joseph laughed, not taking Heidi's words to heart at all.
"I do! Whew... In the future, no one will drive me to school, and no one will cook for me! When I'm sick, there won't even be anyone to buy medicine for me," upon mentioning school, Heidi immediately became sorrowful.
"Alright, you're an adult now. You need to learn to take care of yourself. If your stomach feels uncomfortable after eating cold food, there's medicine in the medicine box in the living room. I've written clear instructions on how to use the medicine," Joseph took the opportunity to remind her again.
"You're still the most considerate one, brother-in-law. You're such a good person, the best," Heidi felt touched in her heart. It was difficult to find another man in this world who was so meticulous and caring.
"If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now," Joseph saw that they had been chatting for quite a while.
"Wait, brother-in-law. Have you figured out what work you'll do in the future? Is there anything I can help with regarding work?" Heidi suddenly asked.
"As for work, my friend should have arranged it for me," Joseph scratched his head, a bit uncertain.
"What do you mean by 'should have arranged'? Has it been arranged or not? What kind of work has your friend arranged for you?" Heidi was a bit exasperated upon hearing these vague words.
"If there are no issues, I should be going to work as a teacher," Joseph answered with some uncertainty.
"A teacher? An elementary school teacher? Or a kindergarten teacher? If it's an elementary school teacher, that's okay. Although the pay isn't high, it's stable," Heidi said knowledgeably.
"Not an elementary school teacher. A teacher at Nova University," Joseph explained.
"What? A teacher at Nova University?" Upon hearing Joseph's words, Heidi was startled. She suspected that she had misheard or that Joseph had made a mistake.
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“We still need to remain here for a while to handle a few matters. If you’re not in a hurry to return, young master, you could stay as well,” Neil Foster replied.“I won’t be staying. I’ll head back to the city now and return to Nova City this afternoon,” Joseph said, shaking his head slightly.“In that case, we won’t see you off,” Neil Foster and Brian Adams exchanged a glance.“Go ahead and handle your work—don’t worry about me.”“I’ll be on my way as well.”With that, Joseph wheeled out his bicycle, bid them farewell, and rode off.Before long, his figure faded into the morning mist.“Let’s finish up here and head back to Nova City as well.”“It’s better if we’re there to keep watch,” Brian Adams said.“Agreed,” Neil Foster nodded, turning back inside, with Brian Adams following close behind.After leaving the Good Fortune Farmhouse, Joseph made his way toward the city.By the time he returned to the hotel, daylight had fully broken.He washed up briefly, had a quick meal, and went
Chapter 1021
“If such a day truly comes, we will act according to circumstances.”“But no matter what, as long as we wait, the opportunity will present itself.”“This time, in coming here, I also hope to establish some concrete forms of cooperation with all of you.”Joseph gave a slight nod before addressing the group.“Whatever ideas you have, young general, please speak freely,” they replied in unison.“The senior scientists from the Academy have long sought to preserve the work of their lifetimes. Through Nova University, they intend to safeguard their theoretical research.”“In the time ahead, more and more of them will come to Nova City—to Nova University.”“What they bring with them will be the theoretical foundations and manufacturing methods of advanced weaponry. If these can be utilized by the Southern Frontier forces, the benefits would be immense.”Joseph rose to his feet, his tone steady.The others nodded in agreement.“In truth, I have already been working in this area.”“As for the
Chapter 1020
“The other reason—an even more important one—is for the country, and for our people.”“In these times, the righteous are cast into obscurity while swine and curs sit in the halls of power. The Central Council has fallen under the control of the three great families, and corruption runs rampant.”“And beyond that, there is the utterly disgraceful Peace Dove Project—a betrayal of the nation itself.”Dale Jimenez’s gaze darkened, his voice heavy with restrained anger.“The Peace Dove Project?”Clifford Castillo, Malcolm Sanchez, and Norman Price all froze at the unfamiliar term.Brian Adams, Joseph, and Neil Foster already knew of it—but for Clifford Castillo and the others, this was the first they had heard of such a thing.“The Peace Dove Project is exactly what it sounds like. And my master—he was killed because of it,” Joseph said quietly.“So you’re aware of it as well, young general?” Dale Jimenez looked at him, unsurprised.“For the past few years, I had lost my memory. But now… e
Chapter 1019
“Generals,” Dale Jimenez said as he stepped forward, straightening his posture in an effort to appear more composed.“General Gray, we meet again.”“I didn’t expect what you said back then to be true,” Clifford Castillo remarked, a note of surprise in his voice.“You both believed me long ago—otherwise, you wouldn’t have left so readily that day,” Dale Jimenez replied with a light cough.“You’ve got a bit of a brain on you after all,” Malcolm Sanchez added.“Gentlemen, let’s continue this inside,” Joseph said.“Let’s,” they agreed, and together they made their way in.“I thought this New Year’s Eve would be consumed entirely by work. I didn’t expect we’d still manage a proper dinner here,” Clifford Castillo said, looking at the table full of dishes with genuine surprise.“Old Castillo, it looks quite a spread—and smells even better,” Malcolm Sanchez said.“If we weren’t waiting for you two, I’d have already dug in,” Dale Jimenez chuckled foolishly.“This is all prepared by the young m
Chapter 1018
“What, was he supposed to arrive before you?” Neil Foster asked, curiosity flickering across his face.“Not exactly. We were traveling together at first, but to avoid drawing attention, we split up before entering Border Crest City.”“Still, I know he’s been drinking in nearby villages these past few days.”“At this hour, if he hasn’t shown up yet, he’s probably drunk again. I just hope it doesn’t interfere with matters,” Norman Price said with a faint sigh.By now, dusk had begun to settle.The four of them glanced outside. Apart from themselves, Dale Jimenez, Malcolm Sanchez, and Clifford Castillo had yet to arrive. Hopefully, nothing had gone wrong.“No delays, no delays—I’m here, old Gray!”At that moment, a drunken voice drifted over the courtyard wall. Hearing it, the group stepped outside.A scruffy, unshaven man staggered toward them, a wineskin dangling from his hand. He swayed as he walked, taking swigs as he went.His footing was unsteady; every few steps he seemed on the v
Chapter 1017
Joseph rode his bicycle on, and the closer he drew to his destination, the fewer people he saw.At this time of year, most had already returned home to celebrate the New Year.Neither too far nor too near, a few villages could be seen with thin curls of cooking smoke rising into the air. The rice in the fields had long been harvested; along the ridges, old oxen grazed lazily, and now and then flocks of ducks wandered about, pecking at scattered grains left behind.The journey of five or six kilometers took Joseph over an hour by bike. By a little past three in the afternoon, he arrived at the Good Fortune Farmhouse.He rode into the courtyard and had just set his bicycle aside when someone emerged from inside.Two men stepped out—it was none other than Neil Foster and Brian Adams.“Young master, you’re here,” Neil Foster said upon seeing him.“Young master, come inside,” Brian Adams added with a welcoming gesture.“You two got here early,” Joseph remarked, a touch surprised.“This is
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