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The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 111: Poor Charles Martin
Alice’s heart warmed at his thoughtfulness. “You didn’t have to go through so much trouble. If you’re not home, I can just eat out.”“It’s no trouble at all,” Joseph said, waving her concern away. He finished his breakfast quickly and stood up. “Alright, I’m off.”“Drive safe,” Alice said, watching him as he rushed to leave.Joseph nodded, grabbed the breakfast he had prepared for Heidi, and headed out the door. Once he got into the car, he paused to send her a quick message on Facebook.“There’s an urgent matter at the university, so I’m heading there now. I left your breakfast in the car. Let me know when you get to campus.”He waited for a moment, but there was no reply. Heidi was probably still asleep.As he put his phone down, he noticed that his friend request list on Facebook had grown by another two hundred requests overnight, bringing the total to over five hundred. He had been too busy to deal with them yesterday, and it seemed he didn’t have time today either.“Where are al
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 112: Even Doctors Have Their Pride
The door opened, and a clear, confident voice rang out. "Mr. Harris, Professor Sanchez, esteemed colleagues—what’s everyone doing here so early in the morning?"The speaker strolled into the room, and the moment Charles Martin saw him, his face drained of color. His reaction was immediate and visceral."F-Fuck! Joseph!" Martin cried out, his voice trembling. He recoiled as though he’d seen a ghost, toppling out of his chair in a panic and landing in a disheveled heap on the floor."Professor Martin, what’s the matter? Why are you so agitated?""Professor Martin, please be careful—you’re already injured as it is!""There’s no need to be this excited just because you saw Professor Wilson.""…"The group hurried to calm Charles Martin down."Wait a minute," Martin said, his expression a mix of horror and disbelief as he was helped back onto his feet. "Are you telling me that the highly skilled expert you were talking about is… Joseph?""Professor Martin, what’s with the grand reaction? G
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 113: A Teaching Case
"Mr. Harris, Professor Sanchez," Martin turned to them with a despairing look, "are you absolutely sure he can fix my hand?""Of course he can!" Sanchez declared with unwavering confidence. "I stake Mr. Harris’s reputation and integrity on it. Professor Wilson is undoubtedly one of the few people in our department capable of resolving your condition.""Why are you staking my reputation and integrity?" Harris shot Sanchez a look of disdain. "What’s wrong with using your own?""Your reputation and integrity hold more weight," Sanchez replied sheepishly, patting Harris on the shoulder with an awkward smile."Aaaghhh!" Another scream burst from Martin’s lips, his face contorted in pain."Joseph, you’re doing this on purpose!" he roared."Professor Martin," Joseph replied with a calm yet slightly exasperated tone, "I’ve told you repeatedly to stay quiet and cooperate. Do you want your hand treated or not? If not, I’m more than happy to leave it as is. It’s not like I have anything to lose.
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 114: A Reasonable F*e
"Professor Martin, this is a rare opportunity for our students and faculty alike," Geoffrey Harris said, his tone gentle yet firm, as if explaining something to a stubborn child. "If we miss this chance, we may not encounter such a perfect case again.""Exactly. It’s just a bit of pain—grit your teeth, and it’ll be over in no time," Leonard Sanchez added, nodding enthusiastically."Professor Martin," Joseph said with a kind smile, patting Martin’s shoulder as though offering encouragement. "Thank you for your selfless contribution to the advancement of education and medicine."Then, as if remembering something, he added, "Oh, by the way, I seem to recall hearing you mention earlier that as long as your hand could be fixed, money wouldn’t be an issue?""Did I say that?" Martin’s eyes darted nervously, feigning forgetfulness. He was all too aware of Joseph’s crafty nature and had no idea what outrageous request might follow if he admitted it."You did. Absolutely," another professor qui
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 115: Grudges
"Professor Sanchez makes a fair point," Harris said with a chuckle, "but perhaps not entirely.""Mr. Harris, it seems you’ve noticed as well," Joseph said with a faint smile. "There’s definitely some personal grudge at play here. If he hadn’t provoked me, why would I go out of my way to provoke him?"He leaned back slightly, his tone casual but revealing. "The truth is, he’s one of my ex-wife’s admirers. Even though I’ve already divorced her, he still targets me in secret. Honestly, I can’t bring myself to treat someone like him with a friendly smile."Joseph paused, then added matter-of-factly, "And besides, $30,000 isn’t expensive—it’s a fair price."As the three of them talked, they entered Geoffrey Harris’s office. Harris poured them each a glass of water before sitting down."So, there’s some backstory here," Harris said, nodding in understanding."I didn’t expect Professor Wilson to have already been married at such a young age," Sanchez remarked, clearly surprised. "I thought y
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 116: Professor Felix Baker
"The TCM department offices typically house six people each, but we’ve placed you in an office with Professor Brady Rogers. It’s a mixed office, with both TCM and modern medicine staff. Including you, there are currently four people: Professor Rogers, Professor Mason Alvarez, and Professor Alvarez’s mentor, Professor Felix Baker.""This office is a bit unique. Unlike the others, which are mostly older faculty, this one has a much younger average age. Considering that you, Rogers, and Alvarez are all relatively young, you’ll likely have more in common with them."Harris paused, studying Joseph’s expression. "Do you have any objections to this arrangement, Professor Wilson?""I’m perfectly fine with these arrangements. I have no objections," Joseph replied with a calm smile. "Good. I’ve already asked Professor Rogers to come over. He’ll take you to your new office and brief you on the setup. He should be here any moment," Geoffrey Harris said. Just as he finished speaking, Brady Roger
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 117: I Can Be Exactly What You Like
"I do have a morning class," Rogers said, glancing at his watch. "It’s almost eight now. I’d better get going. Nova University starts its morning classes at 8:10." After bidding Joseph farewell, Rogers left in a hurry. "Professor Wilson," Felix Baker said, turning to Joseph with a smile, "you and Professor Mason are the youngest faculty members in the medical school. I’m sure you’ll find plenty to talk about! It’s a pity she’s not here today, but once she’s back, I’ll make sure to introduce you two." "Thank you, Professor Baker," Joseph replied with a polite smile. "No need to thank me. We’re all colleagues here, and we look out for one another. If you ever need help, don’t hesitate to ask. This old man will do whatever he can to assist," Baker said with a hearty laugh. Joseph thanked him again before tidying up his new desk. Once things were in order, he decided to head out to buy some office supplies. As he stepped outside, his phone buzzed. A notification from Alice had come
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 118: You're So Thoughtful, I’m Truly Touched
"I walked right past you, and you didn’t even notice. What were you thinking about? Were you missing me? It’s only been a day or two, and you can’t stop thinking about me already?" Heidi teased with a mischievous grin.Joseph felt a wave of discomfort under her gaze. Her playful, flirtatious tone made him blush slightly."I... um, breakfast is in the backseat. Let me grab it for you. Let’s head to the pavilion and eat there," he said, clearing his throat and diverting the conversation."Sure. Thanks, brother-in-law," Heidi replied, her tone carrying a hint of amusement.Joseph stepped out of the car, retrieved the breakfast from the backseat, and started walking toward the pavilion they had visited the day before."Brother-in-law, how do you like my outfit today?" Heidi asked, skipping lightly beside him as if showing off.Today, she wore high-waisted denim shorts paired with a cropped T-shirt that revealed her slender waist. The contrast between her slim figure and her curves was str
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Just then, Mason Alvarez pulled out her phone and snapped a quick photo of their intertwined hands."There we go. I’ll send this to my parents—they’ll finally believe me." She looked quite pleased with herself."What if they ask you to bring your boyfriend home?" Joseph asked, casually releasing her hand as he got into the car."We’re still just getting to know each other. Holding hands doesn’t mean we’re ready for a family dinner. That’s still years away—three to five at least, don’t you think?""Either way, I’m done chatting with all those weirdos my parents keep picking."Mason mumbled from the passenger seat, her voice full of exasperation."Fair enough," Joseph said as he started the car and pulled out onto the road.As they drove, Joseph couldn’t help but notice how different Mason Alvarez seemed. The change had started the moment she took his hand.Before, she’d always come across as bold and difficult. But when she held his hand, something shifted—she became gentle, almost
Chapter 349
"Uh... it's not bad," Joseph replied, a little stiffly.After all, honesty counts, right? How could anyone possibly say such soft, smooth hands didn’t feel nice to hold?"Do you want to keep holding them?" Mason Alvarez bit her lip and glanced sideways at him."That might not be appropriate..." Joseph looked uncomfortable, as if he were the one taking advantage."I don’t mind. So what’s inappropriate?" Mason rolled her eyes at him. Was this Wilson teacher really that clueless?Most men would kill for the chance to get close to her, and here he was, looking like he was doing her a disservice. The world was full of guys trying to take advantage of her, and yet this one — the one she offered it to — looked like he’d rather run."Alice is my girlfriend now. It just feels... wrong," Joseph said plainly, his conscience clearly weighing on him."Hey, hey, what are you talking about? She approved this, okay? I wouldn’t do anything sneaky behind her back.""You make it sound like I’m the
Chapter 348
After leaving the night market, Joseph and Mason Alvarez strolled down a quiet street. It was still a bit of a walk back to where they had parked. They had wandered quite far without realizing it."Mr. Wilson, are you out of your mind? That guy was throwing questions at you left and right—didn't that strike you as suspicious? How could you just share your personal information with a total stranger?""Especially things like your phone number, ID number, and other personal details—you should never reveal those to anyone.""These days, society’s a mess. Who knows what someone might do with that kind of information?"Mason walked steadily along the road, speaking in a casual tone."I know," Joseph replied with a nod."Then why did you do it?"Mason shot him a disbelieving look."Because I didn’t think he was a bad person. He had this air about him—stern, principled. He said he was a soldier, fresh off the battlefield."Joseph smiled faintly as he spoke."You can sense someone’s aura? He
Chapter 347
“Nothing really,” Clarence Bennett said, scratching his head with a sheepish smile. “Just saw a familiar face and wanted to say hi.”“But you seemed like you were in a hurry, as if something important was going on,” Joseph replied with a faint smile.“Did I?” Clarence chuckled awkwardly. “You two were walking so fast, I could barely keep up.”Joseph raised an eyebrow, clearly unconvinced.“To be honest, Mr. Wilson, you remind me of someone I used to know.”“You remember last time, I asked if you had any military experience?”“I remember,” Joseph said calmly. “And I already answered that question.”“Maybe I was just hoping too much,” Clarence admitted. “You’re just so much like him. But how could someone forget whether they served or not?”“I’ve forgotten a lot of things. Much of my past is just... blank.”Joseph’s tone was light, but distant.“You know, you’re really nosy,” Mason Alvarez suddenly cut in, her voice sharp. “Mr. Wilson clearly isn’t that close to you, yet you keep asking
Chapter 346
Joseph’s dart shot through the air like a streak of silver light.Thud!With a sharp snap, it embedded itself deep into the spinning wheel. The moment it struck, the wheel froze in place.The dart had landed precisely in the red zone.The crowd around the stall gasped, stunned into silence.“Boss, does that mean I get to take the bunny home now?” Joseph asked with a grin.“This... this can’t be real…” the vendor stammered, momentarily speechless.“Was that really a bullseye? Am I seeing things?”“No, you’re not. He nailed it—one shot, dead center.”“My God… are there really men in this world who are that accurate?”The onlookers were in complete disbelief. To say he’d do it in one throw—and then actually do it? It was surreal.“Mr. Wilson, did you really hit it with just one dart?” Mason Alvarez rubbed her eyes, still unable to believe it.“What do you think?” Joseph replied, clearly amused by her expression.“If I’m not hallucinating, then yes… one dart. You nailed it.” Mason shook h
Chapter 345
Before long, the table was covered with dishes.In truth, Mason Alvarez had already eaten quite a bit earlier, snacking on all sorts of things. Now, she only picked at a few bites before deciding she’d had enough. After about half an hour, she asked the waiter to pack up the remaining food for Joseph to take home.“Mr. Wilson, your car’s parked near the plaza, right? How about we walk back through the pedestrian street?”Mason suggested casually.“What else would we do, call a cab for five minutes of walking?” Joseph shot her a look.“Then let’s take it slow. It’s still early, and this area isn’t far from where your little sweetheart and I both live.”Mason skipped ahead with a cheerful grin.It was peak night market hours and the pedestrian street was bustling with people. Stalls lined both sides, offering every kind of street food imaginable.Mason wandered from one to the next, her eyes lighting up at every new snack.“Mr. Wilson, look! There’s a dart game over there. Let’s go play
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“Huh? What did you say? Joseph can play the piano? How come I didn’t know that?”Alice’s voice was filled with genuine surprise.“You didn’t know either?”Mason Alvarez was equally taken aback. Joseph might have forgotten things, but Alice—his childhood friend—surely wouldn’t be unaware.After all, the two of them had grown up together.“Nope, I had no idea! But honestly, Joseph knows so many things, it wouldn’t surprise me if he could do anything.”“And he’s always been so low-key. Unless absolutely necessary, he never shows off his talents.”“Ugh, this Butterfly Lovers performance was so beautiful... and he’s never played a single note for me!” Alice grumbled, clearly annoyed.“The concert’s almost over. You’ll be getting your man back soon,” Mason quickly replied.“You better be right. [Bored.jpg]”Alice sent back a curt message, and Mason didn’t reply further.Just then, a waiter finally arrived with hot water. Joseph took a few sips and felt much better.“Mr. Wilson, it’s almost
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"Thank you for the offer, Mr. Zasit," Joseph said with a faint, bitter smile, "but I’m afraid I must decline.""I have a deep love for music, but the piano is only a hobby for me. I’ve never intended to pursue it as a lifelong career."The host translated Joseph’s response in real time, and Zasit’s face registered visible shock."Oh! What a pity," Zasit exclaimed, stunned. "You possess extraordinary talent. You should be shining on the world's grandest stages."He was clearly taken aback. It was hard for him to imagine anyone turning down his invitation."Is he insane? Do you know how many musicians would kill for such an opportunity?""If Zasit ever recognized me, I'd probably laugh myself awake from the dream.""Still, I suppose Mr. Wilson has earned the right to choose. If Zasit himself calls him gifted beyond compare, how many people in this world could match that praise?"The crowd buzzed with astonishment and admiration.“My performance is over, and I’ve done what I came here to
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“Mr. Zasit met the love of his life when they were just sixteen. At the time, he was penniless but hopelessly devoted to music.”“She supported his dream unconditionally. To make ends meet, she worked tirelessly, taking on odd jobs just to feed him.”“But when he finally achieved fame and success, tragedy struck—she fell gravely ill and passed away in his arms. He watched helplessly as the light faded from her eyes.”“Mr. Wilson’s music stirred memories long buried deep within him, transporting him back to those difficult yet beautiful days. For a fleeting moment, he saw her radiant smile again.”“That’s why he lost control of his emotions. He asked me to express his sincerest apologies to everyone here.”With those words, the host concluded Zasit’s story and bowed respectfully to the audience.The hall erupted once more in thunderous applause.Off to the side, Lewis Craig stood frozen, his face contorted in embarrassment. He gritted his teeth.What the hell just happened? How is this
