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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“I’m not entirely sure, but if anyone can bring your idea to life, it has to be Professor Wilson,” Charles Martin said with a wry smile.At this point, he had to admit Joseph far outstripped him.“I can only say I’ll try. I still need to assess the patient’s overall condition. I just met her, and now I’d like to review the chart, diagnostic results, and imaging.”Joseph’s tone was cautious.“That’s no problem. As Peggy’s attending, I’m familiar with her case in detail.”“Let me walk you through it.”“Here are the scans. Take a look. And these are the diagnostic summaries.”“Professor Wilson, if you feel it’s not enough, I can convene our hospital’s specialists for another round of consultation and discussion.”“You’re more than welcome to join.”Forrest spoke with unfeigned enthusiasm.“If we can discuss it together, all the better,” Joseph replied with a smile.“Then it’s settled. I’ll call in the specialists now and we’ll hold a joint consult.”Forrest was a man of action.“Dr. Forr
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“So yes—it’s a fanciful idea. Theoretically sound, but practically next to impossible,” Joseph said with a nod.“And you still want to wade into it?” Mason Alvarez countered.“I’ll take a look and do what I can,” Joseph replied.“All right. If you need help, say the word,” Mason murmured, then lay back with her head pillowed on Joseph’s thigh, perfectly at ease. She peeled another grape and offered it to him. He felt a touch awkward, but in the end he didn’t refuse her.Time slipped by, and when Joseph saw it was nearly time, he headed out.By the time he pulled up at Nova First Hospital, Heidi and Fiona had not yet arrived. He was about to wait in the car when Fiona’s vehicle turned in.“Brother-in-law, you’re fast,” Heidi said as she hopped out, instinctively looping her arm through his. Fiona was used to it; Heidi had always been unusually close to Joseph, though Fiona had never understood why.“Mr. Wilson, my apologies,” Fiona said as she approached. “Traffic was heavy. I hope you
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“I don’t have a quarrel with the patient,” Joseph said with a faint smile. “Your cousin is a victim, isn’t she?”Charles Martin fell silent. In that instant, he felt small for having asked what he did.“You’re right,” he said at last. “In vision and breadth, I’m not your equal. You’re the better physician. You truly honor what it means to be a doctor.”“Let’s skip the niceties,” Joseph replied. “Tell me about the girl’s condition. Until I understand it, I can’t gauge my chances.”“There’s both fracture and dislocation within the joint,” Charles said gravely. “But the dislocation isn’t at the fracture site. The break itself hasn’t shifted; other structures within the joint have. If we force surgery now, she’ll be left with a permanent disability.”“Do you have the films? I’d like to see them,” Joseph asked.“I do. I’ll send them to you on Facebook—I took photos,” Charles said quickly.“Send them there,” Joseph replied, and they ended the call.A friend request came through almost immed
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“What is it?” Charles Martin asked.“Since the girl is involved in a criminal case, our hospital has to cooperate with the police,” the attending physician said, precise and formal. “We’ve already submitted a written report on her condition to the department. I wanted you to be aware, to avoid any misunderstanding.”“I understand. That’s reasonable,” Charles replied with a nod. “As for treatment, I need time to consider. Once I’ve decided, I’ll let you know.”After a brief exchange, Charles left the office.Not long after, he received word that Peggy had been moved out of the ICU. When he reached her room, she was still unconscious. According to the nurse on duty, she wouldn’t be waking soon—her body was too weak.Charles sat quietly by the bed. With nothing else to do, he turned the treatment options over and over in his mind.Nova City, the Cooper family residence.Fiona hadn’t gone to work that day; Heidi was home as well. Fiona was on the phone in the living room.“Thank you, Capt
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“He said that if there’s a need, he’ll step in,” Heidi reported. “But not to help our parents—he just can’t stand the thought of that girl losing her life.”“He said he’s a doctor, and saving lives is his duty.”Fiona paused, a quiet sigh escaping her. “Mr. Wilson’s breadth of mind is far beyond mine.”“It’s not about comparison,” Heidi said, eating as she spoke. “He’s always been that way—unfussy about the small things, and generous in scope.”“I never noticed before,” Fiona said with a rueful smile.“Not noticing then doesn’t matter, noticing now is enough. Either way, keeping that girl alive is a kindness—it builds merit, whether or not it lightens our parents’ sentence,” Heidi said with easy indifference.“I’ll call the station tomorrow and ask about her condition. If there’s a need, we’ll consider asking Mr. Wilson to help,” Fiona said.“Let’s just rest tonight,” Heidi told her. “Things are what they are; fretting won’t change them.”Fiona only nodded.By noon the next day, Charl
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“Grandfather, that’s not what I meant,” Fiona said, shaking her head lightly.“Then what is it you want me to do?” old Mr. Cooper asked.“Leaving aside the gravity of their crimes, there’s no lawful way to get them out,” she replied evenly. “And even if there were, there’d be no need for you to intervene—because they’re simply not worth it.”“If you already know that, why bring it to me at all?” he pressed.“I only think you and Grandmother have a right to know,” Fiona answered plainly. “You are, after all, my father’s parents.”“They’re both old enough to be responsible for their own actions,” old Miss Cooper said at last. “It’s not that your grandfather and I are heartless—we’re powerless. We can’t spend our lives cleaning up after them, enabling them to run wild.”“I understand, Grandmother,” Fiona replied softly. “I don’t blame you. In truth, I feel the same.”“You can hire the best attorneys and argue the case on its merits—that’s one of the few things we can still do,” old Mr. C
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