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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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After leaving Charles Martin’s office, Joseph didn’t return to his own. Instead, he headed downstairs to find a quiet spot before dialing Heidi’s number.It didn’t take long for the call to connect.“Hello? Brother-in-law? I’m at the hospital with my parents right now. Is something wrong?” Heidi’s crisp, melodious voice came through the line.“Are you in a place where you can talk?” Joseph asked, intentionally lowering his voice upon hearing that Heidi was at the hospital.“Hold on, I’ll step outside. My parents are resting—I don’t want to disturb them,” Heidi replied promptly. Her excuse about not wanting to wake her parents was clearly meant for Stephen Cooper and Maria Long to hear.A moment later, Heidi’s voice came through again.“All right, brother-in-law, I’m outside now. What’s the matter?”“I just carried out my plan to provoke Charles Martin, and it worked perfectly. He’s already agreed to a wager with me,” Joseph said, his tone calm but brimming with confidence.“What shoul
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Maria Long’s face lit up with hope.“Heidi, could you ask him to make some nourishing food and bring it over for us? You two are on good terms—he’ll definitely agree if you ask,” Maria said, her tone almost pleading.“Yes, yes! Or tell him you want to eat his cooking. He won’t refuse you,” Stephen Cooper chimed in eagerly.“You two have some nerve, don’t you? Do you actually think he’d make food for you now? He’d probably rather starve you than lift a finger!”“In the past, he was naive enough to let you walk all over him. But now, he’s wised up. If he still went out of his way to please you, he’d be the biggest fool alive. Even if he did want to, I wouldn’t let him—because you don’t deserve it!”“The only thing you two deserve is to eat the ‘slop’ Charles Martin makes!” Heidi said ruthlessly, her words cutting through any pretense.“You ungrateful brat! How can you talk to us like that? Are you even our daughter?” Maria Long fumed, trembling with anger.“I wish I wasn’t. With parents
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"Aunt, there’s no rush. Spread the word on Friday instead. Some in the Cooper family don’t like Joseph. If they find out ahead of time, they might try to stop him from coming," Charles reminded her. "Right, right, you’re absolutely correct. You’ve thought this through," Maria nodded in agreement. "Alright then, take care of yourselves. I’ll head to work now. In a few days, I’ll send over some good food for you both," Charles said. Hearing this, Maria and Stephen broke out in a cold sweat. "Uh, Charles, you’re so busy. There’s no need to go through the trouble," Maria quickly responded. "It’s no trouble. I’ll have a chef prepare something for you," Charles insisted. "That’s fine, then, that’s fine," the couple said, finally breathing a sigh of relief. After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Charles hung up. "Charles is so sharp, miles ahead of that Joseph," Maria remarked with genuine admiration. "Exactly. With such a brilliant husband, Fiona’s future is bound to be bright,"
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“What’s wrong with that, Professor Wilson? You’re in your mid-twenties, and Mason is only a couple of years older. You’re both talented and attractive—a perfect match, if you ask me,” Felix said, his tone light and teasing. “It’s not about being a problem, Professor Baker. It’s just… you don’t know my situation. I recently divorced my ex-wife. Professor Alvarez is such an outstanding person—introducing her to me under these circumstances feels… inappropriate,” Joseph said with an embarrassed chuckle. “Oh, I see! That’s my mistake, then. I didn’t ask about your situation beforehand,” Felix said, nodding with understanding. “But still, if both parties are willing, I really don’t see an issue. Ultimately, it depends on Mason’s thoughts.” “Why would I mind?” Mason said with a faint smile, her eyes locking onto Joseph’s with a piercing intensity that made him squirm. “It’s not uncommon for exceptional young men like Professor Wilson to marry early, is it?” “Uh… well, that’s the situati
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"Thank you, Professor Alvarez," Joseph replied simply, his message short and drained of energy. Just then, a message popped up on Joseph’s phone. It was from Alice. "Joseph, I brought lunch for you! I’m almost at the cafeteria. You’re not too busy, right? I came early—if I waited until after class, the place would’ve been too crowded." Joseph glanced at the message and quickly responded: "Alright, I’ll head down now." After tidying up his desk, he stood and stretched. "Professor Baker, Professor Alvarez, I’m done for now. I’ll head to the cafeteria for lunch," Joseph said casually as he grabbed his things. "I didn’t expect Professor Wilson to bring his own lunch. What a responsible man," Felix Baker remarked, watching Joseph’s retreating figure with admiration. Mason, however, rolled her eyes at Joseph’s back but refrained from commenting. "Mason, I know Professor Wilson is divorced, but his talent and appearance are undeniable. And after spending time with him, I think his p
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Hearing this, Joseph’s face darkened. Damn the internet. It’s full of all sorts of absurd nonsense. "Even if they’re good for men, you can’t just eat them all the time. In medicine, no matter how beneficial something is, overdoing it can be harmful." "With this much chives, if I eat it all, I might actually end up with chive poisoning," Joseph said with a soft cough, his tone equal parts gentle and exasperated. "Huh… that does make sense," Alice said, tapping her head thoughtfully. "But still, thank you. You must’ve spent all morning preparing this, right?" Joseph said as he picked up a bite of chive scrambled eggs. The flavor wasn’t bad—actually, it was quite good. This girl’s cooking skills were improving at a visible rate. "Thank you for understanding, Joseph. I really did spend the whole morning on it. The more I cooked, the more I accidentally ended up making," Alice sighed, her voice tinged with helplessness. "Why are you thanking me? You made all this especially for me. I
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"Alice, is it true? Do I really love eating chives, like you claimed?" Joseph asked, his tone dripping with helplessness as Alice nudged his arm with a sly look in her eyes. "Of course! You said it yourself, Joseph, didn’t you?" Alice prompted him, her expression filled with mischief. Joseph sighed, his face darkening slightly. He knew exactly what Alice was up to. "Yes," he said reluctantly, "chives are my absolute favorite." Then, with a faint smirk, he added, "If Professor Alvarez likes them, she’s welcome to try some as well." Hearing this, Alice finally breathed a sigh of relief, her tension melting away. "Oh? I’ve never heard of anyone actually liking chives," Mason Alvarez remarked with a faintly teasing smile. "Although, I have read that traditional Chinese medicine considers chives to be a powerful tonic for men." "That’s just speculation," Joseph replied evenly, taking another bite of his meal. "There’s no solid scientific evidence to support it—it’s hardly something
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"What is it? Why do I have to go to your room to see it?"Joseph raised a brow, intrigued."Just go take a shower first, alright? You’ll see."She urged him again, her tone playful."...Alright then."Joseph found it odd but didn’t press. He turned and made his way to his room.Back in his room, Joseph quickly gathered his change of clothes and headed into the bathroom.Outside, Alice was still happily munching away at her late-night feast.Joseph was still curious about what Alice wanted to show him, but figured he might as well shower first.By the time he came out, towel-drying his hair, Alice had just about finished eating."So, what was that thing you wanted to show me?" Joseph asked casually."Carry me to my room first, and I’ll show you." Alice spread her arms toward him expectantly.Joseph could only sigh and walk over.The moment he was close, Alice wrapped her arms tightly around his neck and locked her legs around his waist like a koala, clinging to him with no intention
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"I wasn’t ignoring you—I just got a glass of water. I was a bit thirsty." Mason Alvarez said as she took a sip from the cup in her hand."Ah, that’s good. So, sweetheart, what do you think of the guy? First impressions?" Her mother’s voice was warm and eager."He’s alright." Mason replied nonchalantly."What does 'alright' even mean? Is it a yes or a no?" Her mother clearly wasn’t satisfied."I mean he’s pretty good! I think he’s decent too. You’re overthinking it—didn’t we hold hands? That already shows there’s mutual interest, doesn’t it?"Mason explained again, trying to sound patient."Right, right—we’re just being silly old folks, haha..." Her mother laughed."Sweetheart, when are you bringing him home? Your dad and I really want to meet him. He’s a handsome young man—takes after me! Back in the day, I was the most dashing lad in town!"Her father took the opportunity to boast."Oh, please. My daughter takes after me—youthful and beautiful, soft skin, delicate features. I ha
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Just then, Mason Alvarez pulled out her phone and snapped a quick photo of their intertwined hands."There we go. I’ll send this to my parents—they’ll finally believe me." She looked quite pleased with herself."What if they ask you to bring your boyfriend home?" Joseph asked, casually releasing her hand as he got into the car."We’re still just getting to know each other. Holding hands doesn’t mean we’re ready for a family dinner. That’s still years away—three to five at least, don’t you think?""Either way, I’m done chatting with all those weirdos my parents keep picking."Mason mumbled from the passenger seat, her voice full of exasperation."Fair enough," Joseph said as he started the car and pulled out onto the road.As they drove, Joseph couldn’t help but notice how different Mason Alvarez seemed. The change had started the moment she took his hand.Before, she’d always come across as bold and difficult. But when she held his hand, something shifted—she became gentle, almost
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"Uh... it's not bad," Joseph replied, a little stiffly.After all, honesty counts, right? How could anyone possibly say such soft, smooth hands didn’t feel nice to hold?"Do you want to keep holding them?" Mason Alvarez bit her lip and glanced sideways at him."That might not be appropriate..." Joseph looked uncomfortable, as if he were the one taking advantage."I don’t mind. So what’s inappropriate?" Mason rolled her eyes at him. Was this Wilson teacher really that clueless?Most men would kill for the chance to get close to her, and here he was, looking like he was doing her a disservice. The world was full of guys trying to take advantage of her, and yet this one — the one she offered it to — looked like he’d rather run."Alice is my girlfriend now. It just feels... wrong," Joseph said plainly, his conscience clearly weighing on him."Hey, hey, what are you talking about? She approved this, okay? I wouldn’t do anything sneaky behind her back.""You make it sound like I’m the
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After leaving the night market, Joseph and Mason Alvarez strolled down a quiet street. It was still a bit of a walk back to where they had parked. They had wandered quite far without realizing it."Mr. Wilson, are you out of your mind? That guy was throwing questions at you left and right—didn't that strike you as suspicious? How could you just share your personal information with a total stranger?""Especially things like your phone number, ID number, and other personal details—you should never reveal those to anyone.""These days, society’s a mess. Who knows what someone might do with that kind of information?"Mason walked steadily along the road, speaking in a casual tone."I know," Joseph replied with a nod."Then why did you do it?"Mason shot him a disbelieving look."Because I didn’t think he was a bad person. He had this air about him—stern, principled. He said he was a soldier, fresh off the battlefield."Joseph smiled faintly as he spoke."You can sense someone’s aura? He
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“Nothing really,” Clarence Bennett said, scratching his head with a sheepish smile. “Just saw a familiar face and wanted to say hi.”“But you seemed like you were in a hurry, as if something important was going on,” Joseph replied with a faint smile.“Did I?” Clarence chuckled awkwardly. “You two were walking so fast, I could barely keep up.”Joseph raised an eyebrow, clearly unconvinced.“To be honest, Mr. Wilson, you remind me of someone I used to know.”“You remember last time, I asked if you had any military experience?”“I remember,” Joseph said calmly. “And I already answered that question.”“Maybe I was just hoping too much,” Clarence admitted. “You’re just so much like him. But how could someone forget whether they served or not?”“I’ve forgotten a lot of things. Much of my past is just... blank.”Joseph’s tone was light, but distant.“You know, you’re really nosy,” Mason Alvarez suddenly cut in, her voice sharp. “Mr. Wilson clearly isn’t that close to you, yet you keep asking
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Joseph’s dart shot through the air like a streak of silver light.Thud!With a sharp snap, it embedded itself deep into the spinning wheel. The moment it struck, the wheel froze in place.The dart had landed precisely in the red zone.The crowd around the stall gasped, stunned into silence.“Boss, does that mean I get to take the bunny home now?” Joseph asked with a grin.“This... this can’t be real…” the vendor stammered, momentarily speechless.“Was that really a bullseye? Am I seeing things?”“No, you’re not. He nailed it—one shot, dead center.”“My God… are there really men in this world who are that accurate?”The onlookers were in complete disbelief. To say he’d do it in one throw—and then actually do it? It was surreal.“Mr. Wilson, did you really hit it with just one dart?” Mason Alvarez rubbed her eyes, still unable to believe it.“What do you think?” Joseph replied, clearly amused by her expression.“If I’m not hallucinating, then yes… one dart. You nailed it.” Mason shook h
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Before long, the table was covered with dishes.In truth, Mason Alvarez had already eaten quite a bit earlier, snacking on all sorts of things. Now, she only picked at a few bites before deciding she’d had enough. After about half an hour, she asked the waiter to pack up the remaining food for Joseph to take home.“Mr. Wilson, your car’s parked near the plaza, right? How about we walk back through the pedestrian street?”Mason suggested casually.“What else would we do, call a cab for five minutes of walking?” Joseph shot her a look.“Then let’s take it slow. It’s still early, and this area isn’t far from where your little sweetheart and I both live.”Mason skipped ahead with a cheerful grin.It was peak night market hours and the pedestrian street was bustling with people. Stalls lined both sides, offering every kind of street food imaginable.Mason wandered from one to the next, her eyes lighting up at every new snack.“Mr. Wilson, look! There’s a dart game over there. Let’s go play
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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
