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"Thank you, big brother!" The little girl’s voice was sweet and filled with joy."You’re welcome. Happy birthday," Joseph replied warmly, his expression softening."Thanks again, brother. We’ll head off now—my wife’s waiting at home with a big meal prepared for us," the man said as he hoisted the little girl onto his shoulders and disappeared into the crowd.Watching them leave, Joseph suddenly fell silent. His gaze grew distant, as if lost in thought."Joseph, what are you thinking about?" Alice noticed the change in his expression and asked softly, concern evident in her tone."Nothing much… I was just wondering what it must feel like to have parents. I’ve never met mine. From the moment I was born, I was raised by my mentor." "He was strict, teaching me everything I know. My childhood was… very different from most kids’," Joseph said, his voice tinged with faint melancholy."Joseph, you have me and Grandpa. We’re your family. You’re not alone in this world," Alice said gently, w
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At that moment, a tall, sharply dressed woman hurried over. "Hey, where did you run off to? One second you're here, and the next you're gone. You’re unbelievable!" she said, half-scolding, her tone a mix of annoyance and concern. "Mandy, do you remember me telling you about that mission I once took on the northwest battlefield? The one where we had to escort a high-profile individual?" The man pulled the woman aside to a quieter corner and lowered his voice. "Of course, I remember. What about it? I was supposed to go with you on that mission, but I got reassigned at the last minute. Honestly, I still regret not being there with you to witness that moment you said changed your life." "Not to mention, you nearly didn’t make it back from that mission. You were this close to dying a hero’s death," the woman replied, her expression darkening as she recalled the harrowing memory. "That mission... our objective was to escort an incredibly important individual across the border and back
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Thrill Amusement Park – Inside a Hot Pot Restaurant In a cozy booth, Joseph and Alice sat side by side as the steaming aroma of hot pot filled the air. Alice busied herself dipping slices of lamb into the bubbling broth. Once cooked, she carefully blew on the piece to cool it down before placing it into Joseph’s bowl. "Here, Joseph, eat this," Alice said with a bright smile. "I can do it myself. I’m not a kid. You should eat your own food," Joseph replied, chuckling at her earnest expression. "My grandpa told me to take good care of you. But, honestly, you’re the one always looking after me at home. Let me use this chance to return the favor," Alice said seriously, a hint of stubbornness in her tone. "I’m a grown man. I can take care of myself just fine." Joseph shook his head with a smile. "That won’t do! Taking care of you makes me happy. You wouldn’t want to take away my happiness, would you?" Alice retorted with a playful yet determined look. "Alright, alright," Joseph said
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 167
"Think about it. Over the years, so many renowned doctors have examined your grandfather, yet none of them have attempted aggressive treatments. That suggests they didn’t have enough confidence—they wouldn’t dare act rashly without fully understanding the cause of his condition." "But Charles Martin is different. He’s overly ambitious and too focused on success and recognition. He might take dangerous risks just to prove himself," Joseph analyzed, his voice calm yet firm. "You’re absolutely right, brother-in-law! I’ve always felt that Charles Martin is someone with questionable intentions," Heidi said emphatically, fully agreeing with his judgment. "Maybe we can take this opportunity for me to personally check on your grandfather. The old man has been asleep for so many years—it’s about time he woke up," Joseph said, his tone carrying a deeper meaning. "I think so too. Tomorrow, I’ll talk to my grandmother and see if she’ll let you take a look at him," Heidi said with a nod. "The
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Nova City, Greenfield Villa Heidi stepped out of her car and walked toward her house. But as she opened the front door, she was startled to see a man mopping the floor inside. "Charles Martin? What are you doing here? Why are you in my house?" Heidi asked, her face full of confusion."Heidi, you’re back," Charles Martin greeted her with a fawning smile the moment he saw her. "Mom, Dad, what is he doing in our house?" Heidi frowned as she stepped inside. At that moment, Maria Long and Geoffrey Harris were lounging in the living room, watching TV. "I invited Charles over for dinner today! He’s so diligent—not only did he mop the floor, but he’s also going to cook for us later. Honestly, he’s so much better than that Joseph," Maria said with a beaming smile. "Exactly! Charles’s cooking skills must be leagues ahead of Joseph’s," Stephen Cooper chimed in, equally pleased. Hearing the word "cooking," Charles Martin’s heart sank. He had only intended to wash some vegetables and mop t
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After nearly an hour of chatting, the sisters finally came downstairs to find a full table of "dishes" laid out in the living room.Maria Long and Stephen Cooper, however, had retreated to their rooms, leaving only Charles Martin to admire his "masterpieces.""Uncle, Aunt, Fiona, Heidi—dinner’s ready!" Charles called out, his face flushed with both pride and embarrassment."Wow, that was quick! Charles is so efficient—much faster than Joseph ever was," Maria said as she and Stephen emerged from their room, followed by Fiona and Heidi descending the stairs.But the moment they saw the "feast" on the table, everyone froze in place.There were over ten dishes on the table. The problem? Every single one of them was pitch black."Come on, everyone, have a seat. I apologize if the food isn’t perfect, but I
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"Come on, Charles Martin. Even if you’ve only learned a little, it shouldn’t be this bad," Fiona said coldly, her words cutting through him without mercy. "An entire table of dishes, all burnt black? I’m genuinely curious how you even managed to achieve that.""I used to think Joseph’s cooking wasn’t anything special," she continued, "but now I realize how much skill it truly takes to make a proper meal. It’s not something just anyone can do."Hearing Joseph’s name, Charles’s heart clenched, though he kept his expression neutral. Inside, however, his anger was boiling."Hahaha! I can’t—this is too funny. I have to take some more pictures of this masterpiece and send them to my brother-in-law. Some people will never get to witness something this extraordinary in their entire lives," Heidi said, laughing uncontrollably.
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Nova City, Whispering Pines Villas Blake Morgan was already seated at the dining table, a composed figure emanating an aura of authority. Standing behind him was a woman in her mid-thirties, elegant and strikingly beautiful despite her age. Her figure was nothing short of enviable—long legs encased in black stockings, high heels accentuating her stature, and a tightly-fitted business suit that perfectly complemented her curves. Her outfit exuded both sophistication and sensuality, blending the allure of mature femininity with the sharpness of a professional woman. The name badge pinned to her chest added a touch of corporate precision, giving her the air of a commanding presence in the workplace. "Molly, my dear assistant, why don’t you sit down and join us for dinner? Today, my future grandson-in-law personally cooked for us. My granddaughter can’t stop praising his culinary skills," Blake said with a slight smile, glancing back at his assistant. "This... might not be appropriate
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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
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Joseph listened in silence before speaking again.“Cancer remains one of the most formidable illnesses in the world. Even with my master’s abilities, curing your condition would’ve been no easy feat.”This was the reality of cancer—it wasn’t like in those fictional tales where a miracle doctor could cure it with a single acupuncture session. To Joseph, such stories were nothing more than fantasy.“You’re right. But your master was truly remarkable. He used his extraordinary methods to keep me alive for years. Still, he couldn’t completely cure me.”“Though I was alive, I lived in constant agony, hiding away in hospital rooms, unwilling to face people. Only your master and I knew the truth of my illness.”“To the outside world—to my sons and grandchildren—I was simply growing weaker by the day. They were just waiting for me to die so they could tear each other apart for power.”“But as long as I was alive, they didn’t dare act openly. If they had known I was terminal, known exactly whe
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"Matched? I've told you before, Alvarez and I are just putting on an act," Joseph said, feeling a little helpless. Today, Heidi was acting oddly."That's what you think. But Alvarez may not see it that way! She's not exactly young anymore—of course, she'd latch onto you," Heidi replied.Joseph gave her a look. "You're acting really strange today.""Because it’s like the saying—rain will fall, and my brother-in-law will marry," Heidi said dramatically.Joseph nearly stumbled at her words. Was that even how the proverb was supposed to be used?!"What nonsense. I'm a man—how am I supposed to get married?" Joseph said, thoroughly exasperated."Brother-in-law, you have no idea. There are so many little junior girls at school watching you now. Girls who are prettier, have better figures, and better personalities than me—plenty of them," Heidi said wistfully."I'm a freshly divorced man. It’s not as dramatic as you make it sound. Right now, I just want to focus on my work," Jose
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"Are you stupid? There’s no such thing as a secret that doesn't leak," Raymond Kim sneered. "We’re talking about the Morgan family here—a force that dominates both politics and business across Elysia. Their wealth alone could crush you to death.""You think the Morgans are like your pathetic Zhang family? You must be out of your mind." "No matter what, I’ll never gamble my entire family’s future. If anything happens, my father would kill me himself.""And the entire Kim family would fall with me. Tell me, is it worth the risk?" Raymond Kim ranted as he slapped Griffin Bailey across the face repeatedly, forcing him to shield his head and take the blows.After venting his anger, Raymond felt much better. Indeed, happiness often came at the expense of others' suffering."Mr. Kim, I believe we can still use the fact that he was a live-in son-in-law against him," Jonathan spoke up again."But that's just one angle; we need more dirt to make it stick," he added."Can you say anything
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"Even from a short distance, you can catch a whiff of a strange, foul mixture of odors. It’s obvious this man is addicted to debauchery, steeped in nightlife excess. He’s riddled with various venereal diseases—he's utterly filthy.""So, it's best to stay as far away from people like him as possible. Many diseases are contagious," Joseph said with a faint smile."My grandfather once took me to dinner with his father, and he was there too. Was I in danger back then?" Alice asked, a flicker of fear crossing her face."It's not that serious. Most diseases of that nature require intimate contact to spread. A shared meal isn't enough. You’re perfectly healthy—there’s nothing to worry about.""But keeping your distance is still wise," Joseph added reassuringly."Phew, that's a relief," Alice exhaled deeply."Joseph, by what you’re saying, Raymond Kim doesn't have long to live," Alice said, half-joking but with a trace of genuine concern."Not necessarily that he'll die soon, but he’l
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Even before the final bell, Joseph was already sitting in his car, waiting patiently for Alice. He sat quietly, glancing idly into the left rearview mirror—only to spot a few familiar figures reflected within.Seeing the situation, Joseph reached out and adjusted the rearview mirror, giving himself a clearer view of the people behind the car. At that moment, on the balcony of the First Teaching Building, a few students stood, their gazes cold and sharp, fixed on Joseph’s car.Joseph recognized them all. Leading the group was Raymond Kim, flanked by his ever-present sidekick—someone named Jonathan, if he recalled correctly. Another figure was Scrappy, a non-student who Joseph had once taught a painful lesson. University campuses were generally open spaces; unless someone behaved outrageously, outsiders wouldn't be barred entry.What surprised Joseph was the presence of Griffin Bailey, who had relentlessly pursued Heidi before. Yet, thinking it through, it made sense—both Griffin'
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"What do you mean 'looks like'? That's clearly Mr. Wilson—my former brother-in-law, mind you!" After watching for a while, Heidi spoke with absolute certainty."Are you really that sure, Heidi?" A short-haired girl glanced at her, skeptical."Of course I am! I lived under the same roof with him for three years. I can recognize his speech patterns, his every little habit and gesture without even thinking. Even if there are many things about him that I don't fully understand, I'm too familiar with who he is. I can even recognize his scent the moment he gets close.""So yeah, I'm a hundred percent sure—that's my brother-in-law. Well... ex-brother-in-law," Heidi declared, her tone firm."Geez! Honestly, it sounds like those three years, Wilson wasn't married to your sister at all, but to you," Daphne teased, a strange feeling rising in her heart. The intimacy between Heidi and Joseph, the depth of her understanding of him, seemed almost excessive—far beyond what normal relatives or ev
