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The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 131: Not That I've Tested It
"And how do you know he wouldn’t like me?" Daphne shot back with a grin. "Because he just wouldn’t," Heidi retorted, flustered. "Stop overthinking things, okay?" But deep down, even Heidi wasn’t entirely certain if Joseph could resist someone like Daphne. Women like her rarely got rejected by men. "Heidi, we’re just joking. Look at you, acting like someone’s about to snatch your man away," the short-haired girl teased, her tone lighthearted. "Fine, I’ll share my food with you, but only if you promise me one thing," Heidi said after a moment of thought, her expression unusually serious. "What is it?" Daphne and the short-haired girl asked in unison. "You can’t tell anyone about my brother-in-law’s past. It wasn’t easy for him to get this job. If people find out about his history, it might affect his work." "And don’t bring up my connection to him, either. That’s all in the past now. Mentioning it could lead to unnecessary complications." "He’s been married to my sister for year
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 132: Your Health, My Happiness
"Ahem, are you suggesting you’d like to test it?" Joseph coughed lightly, unsure how to respond to her bold statement. He spoke almost instinctively."I didn’t mean that! Don’t twist my words!" Alice exclaimed, covering her face with her hands. Beneath them, her cheeks were burning red, as if they might burst into flames. How did the conversation even end up here? The sheer embarrassment was overwhelming. "Good, as long as you didn’t mean it." Joseph continued eating, his tone casual as if nothing had happened.But Alice, hearing this, felt something was off again. "What do you mean, ‘as long as I didn’t mean it’? That sounds so strange!" she retorted, her voice tinged with dissatisfaction. "Are you saying I don’t have any charm at all? That you’re not even the least bit attracted to me?"Joseph couldn’t help but laugh at her indignant expression. "That’s not what I meant. Can we save this conversation for when we’re not in the cafeteria? This is hardly the place for it." Alice gl
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 133: Professor Wilson Already Has a Girlfriend
"It’s fine, go ahead and look. My Facebook is a mess—no labels, no organization. I think you’re the only one with a note attached to your name. What kind of privacy could I possibly have for you to see?" Joseph chuckled, shaking his head. "Alright, I’ll take a look. Don’t worry, I won’t snoop," Alice said, finally picking up Joseph’s phone and unlocking it. The moment she opened it, her eyes widened in shock—there were over a hundred unread messages. "‘Professor Wilson, want to come over to my place tonight and play some games? My parents aren’t home!’" Alice read aloud, her voice dripping with disbelief. "What the hell is this? Playing games? Is that what they’re really inviting you for? Women these days are just shameless." "Here’s another one: ‘Professor Wilson, my sink is clogged. Can you come over tonight and help clear it? It’s so uncomfortable having the sink clogged; the water’s everywhere.’" Alice’s jaw dropped as she continued to read. "A clogged sink? Why don’t they c
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 134: Too Many Female Students Harassing Me
Watching her hurried figure disappear, Joseph couldn’t help but laugh and shake his head. No matter how much time passed, Alice still seemed like the same little girl he’d always known—gentle, caring, and endearing, yet perpetually scatterbrained and impulsive. Once Alice was gone, Joseph tidied up the table and headed back to his office. He didn’t have any classes in the afternoon, and Leonard Sanchez had scheduled his meeting with Fiona for 4 PM. Joseph decided to take the opportunity to rest in his office for a bit. On his way there, he casually checked his phone. The post Alice had written had already garnered a flood of comments—most of them from girls. What surprised Joseph the most was that the first comment came from Fiona. Instead of writing anything, she’d simply left a single question mark under his post. Joseph stared at it for a moment but decided to ignore it. He scrolled through the other comments, most of which were the usual chaotic mix of admiration and curiosity
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 135
"According to the schedule, no, I’m free this afternoon. But Professor Sanchez has a meeting with me at four," Joseph replied. "Ah, well, all the professors here are assigned private rest spaces. If you’re free now, I could show you yours. If you ever consider moving into campus housing, you’ll need to apply separately for a faculty dorm. These private rest spaces are just for midday breaks—they only have a bed and basic amenities," Brady explained. "Living on campus isn’t for me—I already have a place to stay. But if you’re not busy, I’d appreciate it if you could show me the rest space. Having a quiet spot to take a break during the day sounds nice," Joseph said with a smile. Deep down, Joseph was sure Alice would never allow him to move onto campus. And truthfully, he didn’t want to either. Living with Alice meant having someone to talk to, eat with, and share his days and nights. Humans were social creatures, after all. While Joseph was capable of enduring loneliness, he saw no
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 136
"Why is it that whenever Joseph drives, he never gets stuck in traffic? He always finds the fastest routes. He takes shortcuts and somehow manages to get me to my destination on time every single time. And yet here you are, a so-called driver, and you can’t even do your job properly!" Fiona fired back, her tone rising in exasperation as she unleashed a barrage of questions. "Miss, there are indeed other routes to Nova University," the driver admitted awkwardly. "Then why didn’t you take them? Why insist on this main road, which is always congested? Don’t you know that?" Fiona’s irritation grew further. "Miss, I wanted to take the shortcuts, but the conditions on those roads are quite risky. Even experienced drivers hesitate to use them. Mr. Joseph, on the other hand, is particularly skilled and confident. In fact, our team’s veteran drivers have seen Mr. Joseph in action and all agree that his driving skills are exceptional. They even say he’s the best driver among us—no one can co
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 137
At that moment, in Leonard Sanchez’s office at Nova University, Joseph was still engrossed in reviewing Fiona’s thesis materials. Leonard had just finished a phone call and, seeing how focused Joseph was, refrained from disturbing him. About ten minutes later, Joseph finally set the papers down. "Finished reading, Professor Wilson? What do you think?" Leonard asked with a smile. "There’s still a lot of work to be done," Joseph replied, a faint smile playing on his lips. Leonard nodded knowingly. He’d been supervising Fiona’s thesis for some time now, but the topic was outside his area of expertise. To make matters worse, it was a niche and particularly challenging subject, even within its field. Despite her efforts, Fiona’s progress had been slow. Joseph’s involvement had given Leonard a renewed sense of hope. Not only was Joseph young and exceptionally talented, but his brilliance was undeniable. "Do you have any specific suggestions?" Leonard asked, testing the waters. "The ma
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 138
Fiona blinked, momentarily caught off guard by the question. "My research focuses on herbal pharmacology, so I’ve primarily studied Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing. As for Su Wen and Ling Shu, I’ve only read Huangdi Neijing Taisu, particularly the Su Wen section, but I haven’t delved deeply into it," she answered. "Ling Shu primarily discusses acupuncture, Nan Jing covers physiological and pathological conditions, and Shang Han Za Bing Lun focuses on the treatment of various internal and external diseases, along with prescriptions. Other than Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, these texts don’t seem to be directly related to my research topic, do they?" she asked, though her voice grew less certain as she spoke. "Huangdi Neijing Taisu is essentially an annotated version of Huangdi Neijing, which inevitably includes the author’s personal interpretations. I’d recommend reading the original text instead—you’ll gain far more insight that way," Joseph said, correcting her gently before continuing. "Additi
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Chapter 372
Faced with Alice’s intense gaze, Joseph found himself at a loss for words."Ahem… I’m just afraid I’ll do something… irrational."He cleared his throat, trying to maintain composure."So what if it’s irrational? You still have to eat the cookie."Alice pressed a cookie to his lips, and Joseph had no choice but to obey.He had only meant to eat a cookie, but with Alice involved, that simple act inevitably turned into a playful torment.And truth be told, despite the struggle to resist, the softness of her lips was something he couldn’t quite forget."Alright, I’ll stop teasing you now."Alice remained on his lap, but as she shifted slightly, she suddenly became acutely aware of the firmness beneath her. Her cheeks flushed crimson in an instant, and a flicker of fear crept into her eyes.She was afraid that if she kept pushing, Joseph might lose control and pin her right there on the sofa.When it came to the intimacy between a man and a woman, she was both scared and curious. Just thin
Chapter 371
Joseph couldn't help but grow curious about what “something really good” meant in Alice’s world.This girl… always being mysterious, he thought with a smirk."What’s the surprise? Can’t you give me a hint?"He texted her back."Nope! You have to come home and see for yourself. Hurry up—I’m waiting!"Alice replied almost instantly.Joseph stared at her message, lost in thought. After a moment, he started the engine and drove toward home.After Alice’s teasing message, Joseph couldn’t help but feel a bit flustered. Curiosity gnawed at him—what exactly was the “surprise” she mentioned?Fueled by a sense of anticipation, he found himself pressing harder on the gas. About half an hour later, he finally pulled up at the villa.Once parked, he headed straight for the door, key in hand, and let himself in."Joseph, you're back!"Alice was lounging on the sofa, wearing a pair of petite, loose-fitting shorts that revealed her long, alabaster legs—enough to make Joseph’s heart stir against his w
Chapter 370
"Back then, half of her face was destroyed. Doctors from all over Nova City—and even renowned experts from across the country—were consulted, but none could do anything.""They all knew that skin grafting was the only option, yet no one dared attempt such an extensive procedure."Old Mr. Cooper seemed to drift into the past, his voice tinged with the weight of memory."Then who performed the surgery in the end?"Heidi's eyes locked onto her grandfather. She already had a guess, but she still wanted to hear the answer from his own lips."Who else could it be? Of course it was Joseph. He practically rebuilt half of her face. Over the span of three months, while she was in a coma, he operated on her more than ten times. Only then did her face return to its original appearance.""She’s a woman—if half her face had remained ruined, her life would’ve been over. It was Joseph who saved her. He gave her a second chance at life. And she dares to be proud? She dares to look down on others?""Th
Chapter 369
Hearing Old Mr. Cooper's words, a soft flush crept across Heidi’s cheeks.“Grandpa, how do you always seem to know everything? Don’t tell me you were hiding somewhere, spying on us?”She asked bashfully, her voice tinged with playful suspicion.“Hahaha… You little rascal. Spying? What nonsense.”“There’s a saying, my dear—read between the lines and observe the subtle cues. Life teaches you much if you’re willing to watch and listen.”Old Mr. Cooper chuckled, clearly amused.“So, how did your talk go?”He gave her hand a gentle pat, eyes filled with warmth.Judging by her expression, he could already guess things hadn’t gone too badly—otherwise, she wouldn’t be smiling now.“He’s always been a softie. That’s just the way he is—too kind for his own good. I pushed a little, coaxed him a bit, and he gave in.”She tried to sound casual, though her eyes flickered. Of course, she wasn’t going to admit she'd cried in front of Joseph. That would be far too embarrassing.But despite her efforts
Chapter 368
Just as expected.The next moment, Heidi rose on her tiptoes and planted a fierce kiss on Joseph's lips, her arms locked tightly around his neck, leaving him no room to resist.A soft, warm sensation entered his mouth, and the girl’s delicate fragrance overwhelmed his senses. Joseph froze on the spot, his entire body turning rigid.Only after a bold and reckless kiss did Heidi finally release him."Hiss! You bit my lip—it's bleeding!"Joseph looked genuinely confused. He touched his lips and found blood."That’s the only way to make sure you remember. To make sure you never forget what you just said."Heidi rolled her eyes at him, her voice full of indignation."By the way, I can’t call you 'brother-in-law' anymore. Maybe I should call you 'Professor Wilson' like everyone else does.""I used to call you 'brother-in-law' because I was afraid of completely losing the last shred of connection between us.""But now... we have a new kind of relationship, don’t we?"Her cheeks flushed sligh
Chapter 367
“To win over your stupid heart, of course. Satisfied now? Come on, let’s eat!”Heidi grabbed Joseph’s hand and tugged him toward the dining hall.Truth be told, her cooking had improved remarkably—so fast, in fact, that it caught Joseph off guard. He had once claimed that people who disliked cooking rarely had a talent for it. Clearly, he had been wrong.Though her dishes weren’t exactly gourmet, they were undoubtedly tasty—and far better than anything Charles Martin, the so-called alchemy master, could conjure up.Maybe this is what they call talent.After the meal, Heidi continued to cling to Joseph’s arm, insisting on walking him to the door.She always did this—Joseph had grown used to it by now.But this time, halfway there, she suddenly veered off course and led Joseph into a small courtyard tucked within the vast Cooper estate.It was well-maintained, yet bore the quiet stillness of a place long uninhabited. The Cooper family’s ancestral home was expansive, with many such seclu
Chapter 366
But upon hearing Joseph’s words, old Mr. Cooper could only shake his head once more.“I don’t know how he was injured. He never showed me his wounds, so I have no idea what kind of injuries he sustained,” he explained. “But he did tell me himself that he was hurt. And judging from his complexion, he certainly looked like a man gravely wounded and weakened.”“My master didn’t die of old age or natural causes. It’s very likely that his injuries were too severe… and he succumbed to them.”“Was there really nothing I could’ve done to save him back then?” Joseph let out a long sigh. His face darkened, as if a heavy stone had settled in his chest.A sense of helplessness gnawed at his spirit.And who had caused his master’s injuries?His master had raised him like a father. Even if a day as a teacher is a lifetime as a father, how could he possibly ignore the circumstances of his death?Yet now, Joseph increasingly sensed that his master’s death was shrouded in secrets—deep and dangerous on
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"Then, sir, what was the third request? Was it to have the Morgan Group support the Cooper family? To elevate the Coopers into one of Nova City’s top-tier families?" Joseph asked, curiosity evident in his tone."Now, that’s where you’re mistaken," the old man quickly waved his hand, denying the assumption."Then... could it be that the Morgan Group’s support of the Cooper family is entirely because of me?" Joseph pressed on."Yes—and no," Old Mr. Cooper replied, shaking his head. "The truth is, the partnership between the Morgan Group and the Cooper family stemmed from two things: your presence within the family... and an agreement I made with Old Morgan.""And what sort of agreement was that? At this point, there shouldn’t be anything left to hide," Joseph asked again."I suppose you’re right," the old man said, hesitating slightly. It was clear there was something he found difficult to say."The agreement was this: during the three years I was comatose, if Old Morgan helped the Coop
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"Then, sir, what was the third request? Was it to have the Morgan Group support the Cooper family? To elevate the Coopers into one of Nova City’s top-tier families?" Joseph asked, curiosity evident in his tone."Now, that’s where you’re mistaken," the old man quickly waved his hand, denying the assumption."Then... could it be that the Morgan Group’s support of the Cooper family is entirely because of me?" Joseph pressed on."Yes—and no," Old Mr. Cooper replied, shaking his head. "The truth is, the partnership between the Morgan Group and the Cooper family stemmed from two things: your presence within the family... and an agreement I made with Old Morgan.""And what sort of agreement was that? At this point, there shouldn’t be anything left to hide," Joseph asked again."I suppose you’re right," the old man said, hesitating slightly. It was clear there was something he found difficult to say."The agreement was this: during the three years I was comatose, if Old Morgan helped the Coop
