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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“Free? Of course. We’re on break, so I’m basically at home looking after the kids and Kelly. My mom’s here too,” Brady Rogers replied at once.“I’ll come by tomorrow—around two in the afternoon,” Joseph said.They spoke a while longer about Kelly’s condition. From Brady’s detailed account, Joseph judged that her recovery was going very well. Brady was a physician himself, and a medical educator at that; his clinical descriptions were bound to be precise.After nearly ten minutes, they hung up.Joseph then called Lindsay Anderson. The line connected quickly.“Hello? Mr. Wilson? Do we have a time?” Lindsay asked.“Yes. I’m calling to confirm—tomorrow at two, at Professor Rogers’s place,” Joseph said.“No problem on my end, Mr. Wilson,” she replied. “Oh, and would you come to my place for lunch first? My mom’s making something special.”“Grandpa Tristan Flores will be there too. My dad and grandpa want to come with us afterward—they said they’d like to witness a medical miracle.”“In tha
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“What else would I be doing? Obviously, tormenting you,” Alice teased, eyes dancing. “What—don’t you like it when I tease you?”“Who likes being bullied?” Joseph chuckled helplessly.“If you don’t, then I simply must,” Alice declared, and leaned in for another kiss.After a bout of her playful antics, Joseph finally got the upper hand. In his arms, Alice had no tricks left and had to surrender—off she went to wash up and get ready for breakfast.By the time Joseph came out of the kitchen, Alice was already seated at the dining table, waiting.“Joseph, did you make extra? I bet that old woman is on her way,” Alice said between bites.“When have I not cooked enough? Don’t worry—there’s more than you two can finish,” Joseph replied with a smile.“Heh, perfect,” Alice grinned.Right then, a knock sounded at the door.“Right on cue. That must be her,” Alice said around a mouthful of bun.“I’ll get it,” Joseph said, rising and heading for the door.The moment he opened it, a warm cloud of p
Chapter 723
Urged on by Alice, Joseph had no choice but to head into the bathroom.Before long, Alice brought in his clean clothes and set them on the shelf by the door.They had long since crossed their final boundary, but there were still moments that made them shy—like this one. They had never been quite so unabashed anywhere outside the bed.That brief, bashful interlude ended when Alice slipped out of the bathroom.About twenty minutes later, Joseph emerged.Alice was no longer in the living room.Seeing this, Joseph flicked off the light and walked back to his room.As expected, he found Alice sitting on his bed, her legs tucked beneath the blanket, wearing only a scanty camisole on top.The thin fabric traced every perfect line of her figure. At a glance, Joseph felt a tremor ripple through him.“Joseph, you’re done?” Alice asked, closing the book in her hands as he came in.“Done,” he said. “What are you reading?”“I grabbed something off your shelf—your favorite, The Spring and Autumn An
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“I’m an old man now. And as an old man, the most important thing is to know your place—otherwise your children and grandchildren will grow to resent you.”“I refuse to become the kind of old man people can’t stand,” Blake Morgan said with a cheerful smile.“In my heart, sir, you truly are a wise elder,” Joseph praised.“It isn’t exactly wisdom,” Blake replied. “It’s just this—try to think from the perspective of the young. That’s all.”“Not to boast, but in my family, we’ve never even had a real shouting match.”“The secret to running a household is balance and diplomacy. Step in where it’s needed, step back where it isn’t, and never insist that everyone do things your way.”“It’s the same with running a company. One person’s talent and judgment are finite. You have to gather the strengths of many if you want long-lasting stability.”The more Blake spoke, the more reflective he became. These were the lessons of decades of living.“You’re right, sir. That’s exactly how it is,” Joseph n
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Seeing Leah like this, Mason Morgan and Molly could only stare, helpless.“I’ve heard quite a bit about Joseph from Geoffrey Harris,” Blake Morgan said, picking up the thread. “He sang your praises without stopping—said you were remarkable, a man of real talent.”“My future son-in-law truly is gifted. The capable never stay buried,” Mason chimed in.“You didn’t used to say that,” Blake shot him a look.“I didn’t know him then, did I?” Mason sniffed. “I have high standards—most people don’t impress me. If this kid does, it means he’s got something.”“Dad, Mason, Joseph, Alice—the food’s nearly ready. Why don’t we eat and talk?” Molly suggested.“Eat and talk?” Blake turned to Joseph with a smile.“Fine by me,” Joseph replied.A short while later, the family settled around the table.“Since your grandmother and Alice’s mother passed, this is the first time the house has felt like this—everyone together for a simple, homey meal,” Blake said softly once he sat. “The staff can cook, sure—b
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“Because she’s right. When Uncle Robinson and Uncle Zhang are together, it’s either fishing or cards.”Leah spoke with solemn conviction.“Fine.”“But Dad probably just wants Joseph to look him over.”Alice ventured a guess.“Didn’t I tell you? The medicine my brother-in-law prescribed is delicious. He gave it to Dad. Smelled amazing—tasted even better.”Leah nodded earnestly.“You didn’t sneak any, did you?”Alice eyed her, suspicious.“Of course not. I like good food, but I’m not reckless enough to eat random medicine.”Leah’s tone was all reason.“Really? That’s not what Mom told me.”Alice gave her a pointed look.“She’s lying. She’s always picking on me. Sometimes I wonder if she’s even my real mom.”Leah declared, dead serious.“Ahem!”Alice nearly choked. “If she’s not your real mom, who is?”Leah’s face split into a grin. “Kidding! Don’t be so serious, sis.”She immediately switched to flattery mode.“Say that to her face and see what happens,” Alice said, amused.“I’m not stu
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