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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“Joseph, that move of yours is brilliant,” Blake Morgan exclaimed the moment he grasped the plan.“Even in the publicly released version, I can openly acknowledge significant flaws—and deliberately leave them in.”“With their ambition, even if I warn them of obvious defects, they will press forward regardless.”“And if they hesitate, suspecting we’ve concealed something, they will exhaust every means to obtain the version we’ve hidden.”“And the version I keep in reserve will be an even greater surprise.”Joseph’s gaze sharpened.“This is an open strategy,” Alice murmured, fully understanding now. “No matter what they choose, as long as they harbor ulterior motives, they will fall into the trap.”“You could say that.”“You cannot reason with such people. They will neither listen nor retreat willingly.”“But once they pay a price—perhaps even with their lives—once the pain is undeniable, they will learn caution.”A cold smile touched his lips.“Excellent. Truly excellent.”“We cannot r
Chapter 903
“The rest are minor players—none particularly formidable on their own,” Neil Foster said with a trace of concern. “But they are numerous. And that, in itself, is troublesome.”“If they are so eager to obtain this research,” Joseph replied with a cold smile, “then I shall prepare a generous gift for them.”“And what does the Young Master intend to do?” Neil asked, curiosity unmistakable.“You’ll see in due time.”“Without losing a single soldier, I’ll make them suffer a costly lesson.”“They will learn that coveting what belongs to me comes at a price.”His voice was glacial.“It seems you already have a strategy in mind,” Neil said. “Then I won’t pry. I look forward to witnessing it.”“How goes the cleanup within Nova City?” Joseph asked.“We’ve maintained constant operations. Most of the assassins within the city have been eliminated.”“However, new ones continue to arrive. The bounty is enormous—everyone wants to try their luck.”“At this point, neutralizing them has become a long-t
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“Because I am confident I can bring this project under control.”“And more importantly, I had no real choice but to accept it. Taking it on is the optimal solution to resolving everything.”“As for the deeper reasons behind that… I’ll tell you when the time is right.”Joseph did not elaborate further.“Since you’ve made up your mind, I won’t try to dissuade you,” Fiona said with a quiet sigh.“I only want to remind you to be careful.”“A project this disruptive will attract attention from all over the world—especially from those with ulterior motives.”“I know.”“Truth be told, I may be the only one willing to shoulder it.”“To take it on is to stand at the very center of the storm.”Joseph smiled lightly.“That’s true.”“But a decision like this isn’t one you’d make lightly.”“I won’t say more. If you need anything, just ask.”Fiona nodded.“How is the new drug progressing? Have the suggestions I made last time been implemented?”Joseph shifted the subject.“The rollout is going exce
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“Professors Garcia and Gonzalez were renowned researchers across the country. Many of their most outstanding students now work at the Morgan Group.”“With their mentors struck down, it’s only natural that their students feel indignation. Some of them may even wish to carry on their teachers’ unfinished work.”“To walk the path one’s mentor once walked—that, in itself, is a form of legacy.”Alice spoke thoughtfully.“If anyone is willing to join, I would welcome them,” Joseph replied.“In a sense, I am avenging their mentors. Should they choose to contribute, it would be profoundly meaningful.”“Avenge?” Alice glanced at him curiously. “I’m very interested in how you intend to accomplish that.”“You’ll know soon enough.” Joseph smiled faintly.By then, he had already steered the car into Whispering Pines Villas. After a drive of nearly forty minutes, they were finally home.It was close to eight in the evening.They had last eaten at noon, and hunger now gnawed at them mercilessly.The
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“As for so-called super-humans, whether they can truly be realized—I don’t know,” Joseph said evenly. “But I do know that certain individuals with ulterior motives already believe they can.”“That is why they are exhausting every means to extract something from our researchers—going so far as to endanger lives.”“If this project remains shrouded in secrecy, speculation will only intensify. And our researchers will suffer even greater harm.”His composure never wavered.“Professor Wilson, since you acknowledge the immense risks involved, why take on this project at all? Aren’t you afraid of those dangers?” another reporter pressed.“Afraid?” Joseph’s lips curved faintly. “What others call monsters in the dark are, to me, nothing extraordinary.”The audacity of his reply stirred a ripple of astonishment through the room.He continued answering questions for some time. Save for matters involving classified information, he spoke with remarkable candor—leaving little unsaid.By the time th
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Many of those present had not personally participated in Research Project No. 957, yet all were aware of its existence.Of its two principal investigators, one was dead, the other left paralyzed, with little hope of ever regaining consciousness.Everyone understood, at least in part, the project’s taboo nature.When Joseph, a newcomer, was appointed Chief Scientist, some found it questionable. But the moment they learned he would assume control of Project No. 957, their perspective shifted.Anyone bold enough to take on Project No. 957 was more than qualified to serve as Chief Scientist of the Morgan Group.After all, not everyone possessed such resolve.“Is Project No. 957 really going to be restarted? Is that wise?”“Chairman, before relaunching 957, we should conduct a collective evaluation. Its sensitivity is no secret to any of us.”“Exactly. Restarting it demands extreme caution.”“…”Voices rose one after another, each tinged with concern.“Project 957 is indeed extraordinary,”
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