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 rode his bicycle on, and the closer he drew to his destination, the fewer people he saw.At this time of year, most had already returned home to celebrate the New Year.Neither too far nor too near, a few villages could be seen with thin curls of cooking smoke rising into the air. The rice in the fields had long been harvested; along the ridges, old oxen grazed lazily, and now and then flocks of ducks wandered about, pecking at scattered grains left behind.The journey of five or six kilometers took Joseph over an hour by bike. By a little past three in the afternoon, he arrived at the Good Fortune Farmhouse.He rode into the courtyard and had just set his bicycle aside when someone emerged from inside.Two men stepped out—it was none other than Neil Foster and Brian Adams.“Young master, you’re here,” Neil Foster said upon seeing him.“Young master, come inside,” Brian Adams added with a welcoming gesture.“You two got here early,” Joseph remarked, a touch surprised.“This is
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“What I mean is, I have urgent matters to attend to in the Southern Frontier.”“There’s a highly confidential meeting I must take part in, scheduled for New Year’s Eve.”Joseph said to the two of them.“Oh, I see.”Mason Alvarez’s enthusiasm dimmed at once.“Joseph, it’s alright. If we can’t celebrate together this year, then next year for sure. And if not next year, we still have countless years ahead of us.”“You should go and do what you need to do. Don’t let anything important be delayed because of us.”Alice said gently, full of understanding.“Thank you.”Joseph said, touched.“What are you thanking me for? It’s not such a big deal.”“I’ll explain it to Grandpa and the others. Whether it’s Grandpa or my dad, they’ll understand.”Alice said casually.“Professor Alvarez, when are you leaving Nova City?”Joseph turned to Mason Alvarez and asked.“The day before New Year’s Eve.”“The twenty-ninth.”“Why do you ask?”Mason Alvarez replied curiously.“When the time comes, take my car
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“We’ve already established contact with the Southern Frontier.”“We reached out to General Clifford Castillo.”Neil Foster replied.“And what is the old general’s stance?”Joseph nodded slightly and asked.“General Clifford Castillo and General Malcolm Sanchez are old brothers-in-arms of ours. There’s no question—they stand with us.”Brian Adams chimed in.“Old Adams is right.”“Not only have we made contact, but we’ve also finalized the time, location, and specific details of the secret meeting.”“As far as the entire plan goes, it’s practically flawless. Confidentiality won’t be an issue.”Neil Foster continued.“So quickly?”Joseph was a little surprised.“When it’s among our own people, things move much faster.”“Through General Clifford Castillo, we also got in touch with Dale Jimenez—we approached him in your name.”“Dale Jimenez himself is willing to proceed with the secret meeting. He is, without question, one of the general’s key pieces—a highly important one.”“He should be
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“Joseph, you can rest assured about that. Under the guise of normal academic exchange and regular talent mobility, they won’t pay it any mind.”“Exactly. Besides, Nova University has been rising to prominence. What’s wrong with us coming here out of admiration?”“Right. These days, students overwhelmingly choose Nova University as their top choice. Isn’t it perfectly natural for professors and researchers like us to come as well? After all, this is where the finest students, the best teaching environment, and the strongest research conditions are found.”“…”The group chimed in one after another.“What you’re saying makes sense. Then it’s settled.”“As for preserving the spark—do you have a concrete plan?”Joseph asked.“We prepared a detailed plan before coming. Take a look.”Eryndor Vexley said, connecting his laptop to the conference room screen, where the document appeared.What followed was an in-depth discussion. Under the collective interpretation of the group, Joseph reviewed
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“This child is still as courteous as ever.”“What are you thanking us for? We’ve come here for our own sake as well.”“Exactly—we’re simply taking the opportunity to see if we can lend a hand.”“…”The group responded one after another.At that moment, Eryndor Vexley spoke.Though he was neither the most senior nor the most renowned among them, he was widely acknowledged as their de facto leader.“Joseph, now that everyone is here and this is a suitable place to speak, I’ll get straight to the point.”“I assume you know everyone present.”“We have devoted our lives to this nation, yet now, someone intends to destroy the very work we have built.”“Among us are those who study advanced weaponry, as well as those engaged in fields related to national defense and public welfare. All of us have contributed, in our own way, to the nation’s foundation.”“This time, we’ve come with one primary goal—to preserve the spark.”Eryndor Vexley said, cutting straight to the heart of the matter.“To p
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“The senior members from the Metropolis City Academy of Sciences are coming to Nova University to hold an academic symposium, and they’ve asked me to attend.”Joseph answered directly.“A symposium at a time like this? There’s barely more than a week left before the New Year.”Mason Alvarez sounded puzzled.“On the surface, it’s an academic symposium. In reality, they have something important to discuss with me.”Joseph added.“I see.”“In that case, it makes sense.”Mason Alvarez nodded in understanding.“I was taught by them when I was young. They are not only my seniors—they are my teachers.”“After learning about my situation, they want to find a way to lend me their support.”Joseph continued.“That’s a good thing!”“No wonder a great master produces brilliant students.”“I finally understand why Mr. Wilson is so exceptional.”“It turns out his teachers are all at least academy-level scholars.”Mason Alvarez said with a sigh of admiration.“When exactly is it?”Alice asked.“I do
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