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"Joseph, I’m so silly. I forgot… I’m still on my period. Ugh… I’m sorry, Joseph!"Reading the message, Joseph exhaled a deep breath. Oddly enough, he felt a wave of relief wash over him."Don’t worry about it. Get some rest. There are some things that shouldn’t happen just yet…" Joseph replied.Alice quickly responded."I know you’re thinking about what’s best for me, but knowing you’re holding back feels even harder for me."Joseph stared at her reply for a moment before responding calmly: "It’s fine. Just rest early. Tomorrow morning, we can go for a run together."Alice sent back another message almost instantly."Okay. I’ll read for a bit and work on some assignments, then go to bed. You should rest early too!"This time, it was a voice message. Joseph listened to it, smiled faintly, and replied with a simple "Good." After that, he didn’t continue the conversation.Sunday passed quietly. Neither Joseph nor Alice went anywhere; they stayed home and enjoyed a peaceful day of rest. I
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 178
"Actually, I didn’t plan on giving a formal lecture today.""For our first session in the Acupuncture and Tuina class for Groups Five and Six, I intend to diagnose every one of you."Joseph’s gaze swept across the classroom as he continued, "In my opinion, everyone here is sick."His words landed like a thunderclap, leaving the students visibly stunned. What did he just say? "Everyone here is sick"? Wasn’t that essentially an insult?"Of course, saying you’re sick isn’t meant as an insult," Joseph clarified with a faint smile."What I mean is that traditional Chinese medicine is a discipline that emphasizes systemic, preventive, and curative approaches.""By systemic, I mean that learning TCM isn’t about mastering one isolated subject. The various branches of TCM are interconnected, forming a comprehensive system. Preventive means TCM can help maintain the body’s balance and prevent illnesses before they occur. As for curative, it’s self-explanatory—TCM seeks not only to treat symptom
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The students’ chatter grew louder as their admiration for Joseph reached new heights.Joseph, however, seemed oblivious to the commotion. As he carefully completed the prescription, he handed it to the student and said, "In addition to taking this formula as directed, you’ll also need to change a few bad habits.""Professor Wilson, what habits? Tell me, and I’ll change them immediately!" the student replied earnestly, his tone filled with unwavering respect."You don’t eat much meat, do you?" Joseph asked, his tone deliberate and pointed."Professor Wilson, you can tell even that? How did you figure it out?" The thin young man stared at Joseph in shock, his face full of disbelief.The surrounding students were equally stunned. How could Joseph deduce someone’s dietary habits just by observing them? They exchanged curious glances, their admiration for him growing by the second."And if I’m not mistaken," Joseph continued, maintaining his air of mystery, "this morning, you had vegetable
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"Ha ha ha! Bro, we’re all men here—we get it." "Professor Wilson is too sharp. No need to explain, my friend. We all understand!" "Yeah, yeah, don’t pretend. The professor already knows!" The classroom erupted into hearty laughter again. The young man could only scratch his head awkwardly, his face flushed with embarrassment."Your eyes are sunken, your lips are pale. If you keep this up, your body is going to collapse—and you might be risking your life," Joseph suddenly shifted his tone, his gaze turning serious."Have you ever… fainted during masturbation?" he asked bluntly.The question hit the student like a thunderbolt. He froze, his face a mix of shock and disbelief. "Professor Wilson, you mean… this could actually kill me?""It usually doesn’t lead to death," Joseph replied, his tone calm but piercing, "but there are times when it might feel worse than death.""Picture this: years from now, you’re successful in your career and married to a beautiful wife. But when the time c
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Two hours passed—neither too long nor too short—and Joseph finally completed the diagnoses for all the students. As expected, he was surrounded by a throng of students after class, answering questions for over half an hour before he could free himself. Fortunately, he had no other classes scheduled for the day; otherwise, he would surely have fallen behind.Leaving the classroom, Joseph made his way toward his office. The intense two-hour session had left him mentally drained, and his head felt slightly heavy. Stepping out of the elevator, he rubbed his temples in an attempt to ease the tension.But just as he rounded the corner— "Ah!" A sharp, high-pitched scream pierced the air. Joseph collided with a woman carrying a cup of water. The unexpected impact caused the entire contents of the cup to spill onto her chest, soaking a large portion of her blouse."Excuse me! Do you even watch where you’re going?!" the woman exclaimed, her voice carrying a mix of irritation and elegance.
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“Oh, my, Professor Wilson, your dedication is truly admirable! If Martin knew how much you cared, he’d probably be moved to tears,” Baker remarked, genuinely impressed.“You flatter me. As the saying goes, ‘No distinction in teaching, boundless compassion.’ As educators, we should care not only for our students but also for our colleagues. Knowing that he’s in pain makes me deeply uncomfortable. Late at night, I—” Joseph paused, seemingly searching for the right words.“Late at night, you… what? Cried under your blanket?” Baker interjected, half-joking.“Yes, exactly. I cried my heart out every night, thinking about his suffering,” Joseph replied with a straight face, playing along. There was no way he’d admit he’d been laughing under the covers at Martin’s predicament.“Professor Wilson, your compassion knows no bounds!” Baker exclaimed.“You’re too kind, Professor Baker. As I said, ‘No distinction in teaching.’” Joseph smiled politely.“Oh, right—I’m not sure of Charles Martin’s exa
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“Alright, alright, I’ll stop teasing. Let’s get serious. When it comes to cooking, Professor Martin, you’ll never be able to surpass me—not in this lifetime,” Joseph declared, his tone deliberately nonchalant.“The Cooper family used to think I was useless, good only for cooking. But now? They’ve got someone who can’t even manage that. Tell me, do you think Maria Long and Stephen Cooper might see you as even more incompetent than me?”Joseph’s words were subtle, yet each one struck precisely at Charles’ sore spots.“What exactly are you trying to say, Joseph?” Charles asked, his chest heaving with anger. It wasn’t even mid-morning yet, and Joseph had already managed to ruin his day with this barrage of verbal jabs.“Fine, I’ll get to the point. I heard you’re planning to treat Old Mr. Cooper?” Joseph said, his tone suddenly serious, though still carrying a hint of provocation.“How do you know about that?” Charles asked, narrowing his eyes.“Heidi told me. She doesn’t trust you. She’s
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“Professor Wilson may have a sharp tongue, but when it comes to his ethics as a doctor, he’s reliable. If he’s been paid, no matter how much he might tease you, he’ll take the work seriously and make sure to resolve your issues,” Lincoln commented, his tone neutral but laced with a hint of approval.Hearing this, Charles clenched his teeth in silent frustration.“Ethics?” he sneered internally. “That bastard has no ethics. He’s nothing but a conniving scoundrel!”Before returning to the country, Charles had fantasized about humiliating Joseph, putting him in his place. But now, he realized the man was no pushover—far from it. The thought only made him angrier.“Director Myers, was there something you needed from me?” Charles asked hurriedly, eager to change the subject before his blood pressure spiked further.“Not much, just a heads-up. The investigation into Joseph has already begun.”“The university has organized a team of deputy directors from both the modern medicine and traditio
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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
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Joseph didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he took a moment to consider.“Since Mr. Craig has chosen a foreign love song, I will also choose a love-themed classic from Elysia.”“I’ll play the piano piece Butterfly Lovers.”He spoke calmly, but with conviction.“Butterfly Lovers? What an outdated, cliché piece. How utterly provincial,” Lewis Craig sneered, scoffing with disdain under his breath.“Oh, Butterfly Lovers? I know it. I’ve heard it... it’s beautiful!”Zasit, after a moment’s struggle to catch the key words in Joseph’s sentence, suddenly lit up. In his excitement, he blurted out one of the few phrases he knew in Elysian.“Sir, I know this piece. It’s famous—a tragic love story. If you can perform it, whether it’s perfect or flawed, my journey today will be complete.”He spoke in French, his Elysian heavily accented and broken, clearly limited in vocabulary.“Mr. Zasit said he knows the piece Butterfly Lovers and is familiar with its sorrowful tale of love,” the host translat
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The host, clearly at a loss under Joseph’s instruction, turned instinctively to Lewis Craig for guidance.“Translate it, obviously! Why are you looking at me like that? I didn’t understand a word they said either!” Lewis Craig frowned, irritation flashing across his face. He was beginning to suspect the host was not the brightest.“You want me to translate word for word?” The host muted his mic and asked.“Isn’t that obvious? If you don’t translate it properly, how the hell am I supposed to know what they said?” Lewis Craig was nearly seething. He was tempted to kick the man off stage. Where did the organizers find this genius? Completely clueless.Following the instruction, the host began translating the exchange between Joseph and Zasit for the audience.As the audience listened, surprise and admiration rippled through the hall. Suddenly, Joseph’s earlier evasiveness about his memory made perfect sense.“Before I begin,” Joseph said, addressing the room in fluent French, “I nee
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To be fair, Lewis Craig did possess a certain level of skill. The audience listened to his performance with slight nods of approval. Even Zasit and the other musicians seated at the side of the stage leaned toward one another, whispering softly, occasionally nodding in affirmation.Clearly, even Zasit acknowledged Lewis Craig’s competence.As he played, a smug smile crept onto Lewis's face. To him, the audience’s approval was a given. But what truly delighted him was the idea of humiliating Joseph. I’ll openly express my admiration for his companion right before his eyes and treat him like air. Let’s see how he handles that.With this petty triumph burning in his chest, he felt as if divine inspiration was guiding his fingers.Time flew by, and the relatively long piece Ballade pour Adeline came to an end. As the final notes faded, the hall erupted into applause. Many of the musicians, led by Zasit, rose to their feet to clap for Lewis Craig.Lewis stood, offering a modest nod to the
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"Mr. Wilson, this Zasit guy... he does sound pretty good. Is he really famous?" Mason asked curiously.Joseph glanced at Mason Alvarez but said nothing."Mr. Wilson, I’m talking to you. Is he famous? Do you know him?" Mason pressed again."I forgot," Joseph replied, as indifferent as before."Again with the forgetting. Your memory’s really something." Mason huffed, then gave up and turned her attention back to the music.To be fair, Zasit’s performance was exceptional. Even to someone like Mason, who had little musical training, the melodies were captivating. Each time he finished a piece, the hall erupted in thunderous applause and cheers—a testament to his extraordinary talent.After performing three or four consecutive pieces, Zasit paused to address the audience."Is he speaking French? My French is terrible. It all sounds like ‘zee zee waa waa’ to me. So confusing!" Mason said with a helpless frown."He said he’s delighted to be with everyone tonight. His name is Zasit, and
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At that moment, Joseph walked over. Mason Alvarez immediately rushed to his side, slipping her arm through his like a delicate bird seeking shelter, as if she were purposefully declaring her claim in front of Lewis Craig."Who's this? A friend of yours?" Joseph asked casually."Not really. Just a passerby. He said he's the vice president of the Nova City Piano Association." Mason replied with a shake of her head, her tone honest and plain.Upon hearing that, Lewis Craig's face darkened further. Not really? A passerby...?"Charming lady, didn't you say you were waiting for a girlfriend?" Lewis asked, a hint of irritation in his voice."That's right. He's my girlfriend. My bestie. Don’t be fooled by the outer appearance—he might look like a man, but deep down, he’s a woman at heart. We’ve always seen each other as sisters." Mason replied with an awkward smile and a playful shrug."Ms. Alvarez, are you insane?" Joseph was speechless after hearing her explanation. This woman could sa
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"Professor, what’s this?" Mason Alvarez looked at the crumpled tickets in Felix Baker’s hand, momentarily unable to make out what they were."There's a concert tonight at 7:30 on the rooftop of Westfield Shopping Centers," Felix explained with a smile. "Several renowned orchestras and musicians are performing. I thought you two might enjoy it.""These are VIP tickets — took quite some effort to get them. After dinner, head up and enjoy the show." "As for me, this old man will be heading home to see your teacher’s wife.""$2,980 each? These tickets are that expensive?" Mason stared at the price in disbelief."What's a little money? Take them. I’ve paid for dinner too — got a discount with my membership." "Now I’ll leave you two alone. Enjoy the evening."With that, Felix turned and walked off."Professor..." Mason called after him, but he didn’t look back.Holding the tickets, she furrowed her brows, her emotions tangled. Her teacher had gone above and beyond for her — truly li
