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“Alright, alright, I’ll stop teasing. Let’s get serious. When it comes to cooking, Professor Martin, you’ll never be able to surpass me—not in this lifetime,” Joseph declared, his tone deliberately nonchalant.“The Cooper family used to think I was useless, good only for cooking. But now? They’ve got someone who can’t even manage that. Tell me, do you think Maria Long and Stephen Cooper might see you as even more incompetent than me?”Joseph’s words were subtle, yet each one struck precisely at Charles’ sore spots.“What exactly are you trying to say, Joseph?” Charles asked, his chest heaving with anger. It wasn’t even mid-morning yet, and Joseph had already managed to ruin his day with this barrage of verbal jabs.“Fine, I’ll get to the point. I heard you’re planning to treat Old Mr. Cooper?” Joseph said, his tone suddenly serious, though still carrying a hint of provocation.“How do you know about that?” Charles asked, narrowing his eyes.“Heidi told me. She doesn’t trust you. She’s
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“Professor Wilson may have a sharp tongue, but when it comes to his ethics as a doctor, he’s reliable. If he’s been paid, no matter how much he might tease you, he’ll take the work seriously and make sure to resolve your issues,” Lincoln commented, his tone neutral but laced with a hint of approval.Hearing this, Charles clenched his teeth in silent frustration.“Ethics?” he sneered internally. “That bastard has no ethics. He’s nothing but a conniving scoundrel!”Before returning to the country, Charles had fantasized about humiliating Joseph, putting him in his place. But now, he realized the man was no pushover—far from it. The thought only made him angrier.“Director Myers, was there something you needed from me?” Charles asked hurriedly, eager to change the subject before his blood pressure spiked further.“Not much, just a heads-up. The investigation into Joseph has already begun.”“The university has organized a team of deputy directors from both the modern medicine and traditio
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After leaving Charles Martin’s office, Joseph didn’t return to his own. Instead, he headed downstairs to find a quiet spot before dialing Heidi’s number.It didn’t take long for the call to connect.“Hello? Brother-in-law? I’m at the hospital with my parents right now. Is something wrong?” Heidi’s crisp, melodious voice came through the line.“Are you in a place where you can talk?” Joseph asked, intentionally lowering his voice upon hearing that Heidi was at the hospital.“Hold on, I’ll step outside. My parents are resting—I don’t want to disturb them,” Heidi replied promptly. Her excuse about not wanting to wake her parents was clearly meant for Stephen Cooper and Maria Long to hear.A moment later, Heidi’s voice came through again.“All right, brother-in-law, I’m outside now. What’s the matter?”“I just carried out my plan to provoke Charles Martin, and it worked perfectly. He’s already agreed to a wager with me,” Joseph said, his tone calm but brimming with confidence.“What shoul
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Maria Long’s face lit up with hope.“Heidi, could you ask him to make some nourishing food and bring it over for us? You two are on good terms—he’ll definitely agree if you ask,” Maria said, her tone almost pleading.“Yes, yes! Or tell him you want to eat his cooking. He won’t refuse you,” Stephen Cooper chimed in eagerly.“You two have some nerve, don’t you? Do you actually think he’d make food for you now? He’d probably rather starve you than lift a finger!”“In the past, he was naive enough to let you walk all over him. But now, he’s wised up. If he still went out of his way to please you, he’d be the biggest fool alive. Even if he did want to, I wouldn’t let him—because you don’t deserve it!”“The only thing you two deserve is to eat the ‘slop’ Charles Martin makes!” Heidi said ruthlessly, her words cutting through any pretense.“You ungrateful brat! How can you talk to us like that? Are you even our daughter?” Maria Long fumed, trembling with anger.“I wish I wasn’t. With parents
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"Aunt, there’s no rush. Spread the word on Friday instead. Some in the Cooper family don’t like Joseph. If they find out ahead of time, they might try to stop him from coming," Charles reminded her. "Right, right, you’re absolutely correct. You’ve thought this through," Maria nodded in agreement. "Alright then, take care of yourselves. I’ll head to work now. In a few days, I’ll send over some good food for you both," Charles said. Hearing this, Maria and Stephen broke out in a cold sweat. "Uh, Charles, you’re so busy. There’s no need to go through the trouble," Maria quickly responded. "It’s no trouble. I’ll have a chef prepare something for you," Charles insisted. "That’s fine, then, that’s fine," the couple said, finally breathing a sigh of relief. After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Charles hung up. "Charles is so sharp, miles ahead of that Joseph," Maria remarked with genuine admiration. "Exactly. With such a brilliant husband, Fiona’s future is bound to be bright,"
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 188
“What’s wrong with that, Professor Wilson? You’re in your mid-twenties, and Mason is only a couple of years older. You’re both talented and attractive—a perfect match, if you ask me,” Felix said, his tone light and teasing. “It’s not about being a problem, Professor Baker. It’s just… you don’t know my situation. I recently divorced my ex-wife. Professor Alvarez is such an outstanding person—introducing her to me under these circumstances feels… inappropriate,” Joseph said with an embarrassed chuckle. “Oh, I see! That’s my mistake, then. I didn’t ask about your situation beforehand,” Felix said, nodding with understanding. “But still, if both parties are willing, I really don’t see an issue. Ultimately, it depends on Mason’s thoughts.” “Why would I mind?” Mason said with a faint smile, her eyes locking onto Joseph’s with a piercing intensity that made him squirm. “It’s not uncommon for exceptional young men like Professor Wilson to marry early, is it?” “Uh… well, that’s the situati
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"Thank you, Professor Alvarez," Joseph replied simply, his message short and drained of energy. Just then, a message popped up on Joseph’s phone. It was from Alice. "Joseph, I brought lunch for you! I’m almost at the cafeteria. You’re not too busy, right? I came early—if I waited until after class, the place would’ve been too crowded." Joseph glanced at the message and quickly responded: "Alright, I’ll head down now." After tidying up his desk, he stood and stretched. "Professor Baker, Professor Alvarez, I’m done for now. I’ll head to the cafeteria for lunch," Joseph said casually as he grabbed his things. "I didn’t expect Professor Wilson to bring his own lunch. What a responsible man," Felix Baker remarked, watching Joseph’s retreating figure with admiration. Mason, however, rolled her eyes at Joseph’s back but refrained from commenting. "Mason, I know Professor Wilson is divorced, but his talent and appearance are undeniable. And after spending time with him, I think his p
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Hearing this, Joseph’s face darkened. Damn the internet. It’s full of all sorts of absurd nonsense. "Even if they’re good for men, you can’t just eat them all the time. In medicine, no matter how beneficial something is, overdoing it can be harmful." "With this much chives, if I eat it all, I might actually end up with chive poisoning," Joseph said with a soft cough, his tone equal parts gentle and exasperated. "Huh… that does make sense," Alice said, tapping her head thoughtfully. "But still, thank you. You must’ve spent all morning preparing this, right?" Joseph said as he picked up a bite of chive scrambled eggs. The flavor wasn’t bad—actually, it was quite good. This girl’s cooking skills were improving at a visible rate. "Thank you for understanding, Joseph. I really did spend the whole morning on it. The more I cooked, the more I accidentally ended up making," Alice sighed, her voice tinged with helplessness. "Why are you thanking me? You made all this especially for me. I
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"Uncle Mason, do you think I'm stupid? It clearly says 'Marriage Certificate' on it. I can read, you know."Leah spoke with her usual bluntness.Mason Morgan was momentarily speechless, a shadow passing over his face.This child, he thought. No wonder her mother beats her every day—she's too straightforward for her own good."What Uncle Mason means is," Mason tried to explain patiently, "that your mom and I went to get this certificate today. That makes us husband and wife. Do you understand what that means?""Of course I do. What's there not to understand? You two left these red booklets here on purpose, didn’t you? Hoping I'd see them.""You could’ve just shown me outright. It’s not like I’d object to you getting married. I've always been fine with it."Leah flipped through the two red booklets on the table with an indifferent air."Leah, at such a special moment, don’t you have anything to say to us?"Mason gestured as he spoke, hoping for something more mature from her. Leah had a
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"I don’t know what the future holds. What makes this difficult isn’t the politics between the Cooper and Morgan families…""It’s the feelings I carry inside me.""I’ll face whatever comes next. I’ll accept the outcome of the game between your grandfather and Old Mr. Cooper. But I’ll also respect your feelings—and stay true to my own."Joseph exhaled slowly, burdened with the weight of decisions he never thought he’d have to make."Aiya, Joseph, stop looking so gloomy. No frowning allowed—smile for me!"Alice tilted her head up, her delicate hands reaching out to pinch Joseph’s cheeks into a forced grin."I didn’t scold you or blame you for anything, so why the long face?""But you have to promise me—no more catching feelings for random women out there.""I’m not the kind of woman who tolerates that nonsense."She pouted slightly, her tone half stern, half playful."Ahem… That won’t happen. Honestly, even just dealing with everything right now has already been overwhelming.""I’m someo
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
