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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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"Nothing important. I’ll show you later," Joseph replied casually. "Alright," Alice said with a nod, her eyes blinking innocently. "It’s still early—there’s nearly two hours before your next class. Why don’t I take you to the car for a quick rest?" Joseph suggested, checking the time. "Sure, I don’t mind. I’ve got classes all afternoon, though. If you finish early, you can head home first—I’ll come back on my own," Alice said thoughtfully. "I only have one class this afternoon, and it ends around five. Same time as yours. We’ll head home together," Joseph replied lightly. "Great! I love going to and from school with you every day—it makes me feel so happy," Alice said, following behind him, her voice full of joy. "What’s so special about it?" Joseph asked with a chuckle, reaching out to ruffle her hair. Alice didn’t resist; in fact, she leaned into his touch, clearly enjoying the affectionate gesture. Their bond had been this way for so many years that such closeness felt entir
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Reading this, Mason couldn’t help but feel surprised. "This guy seems a bit silly and stingy, and while he’s not unattractive and clearly capable, what exactly makes him so charming?"She pondered this as her curiosity about Joseph deepened."Oh, by the way, Ms. Alvarez, if you really want to know more about Wilson’s personal life, you could ask Professor Leonard Sanchez. Sanchez seems to value Wilson a lot and probably knows a lot about him," Paula added after a brief pause."Got it. Thanks, Paula," Mason replied, ending the conversation. "I’ll let you go now. It’s time for my nap."After sending the message, Mason clicked on the forum link Paula had shared.The moment the page loaded, her screen was filled with posts about Joseph:- "A Special First Class: Today, Professor Wilson Diagnosed Me!"- "Rational Discussion: Why Is Professor Wilson’s Diagnosis So Accurate?"- "Let’s Talk About Our Experiences in Professor Wilson’s Classes."Mason scrolled through the posts, her curiosity g
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Joseph watched her figure disappear into the distance before letting out a soft sigh. He didn’t leave immediately. Instead, he pulled up Heidi’s contact and dialed her number. It didn’t take long for the call to connect. "Hello, brother-in-law. What’s up?" Heidi’s pleasant voice came through the line. "Are you at school right now?" Joseph asked casually. "No, I’m not. I took the day off—ugh, what a pain. My sister’s busy this afternoon, so I have to handle the discharge procedures for those two and take them home," Heidi grumbled, clearly annoyed. The blame, as always, fell on the ever-incompetent Charles Martin, who had caused trouble again by attempting to cook despite his lack of skill. "I remember the Cooper family deals in medical equipment, right?" Joseph asked, cutting to the point. "Yeah, but it’s not our main business. Production is limited, and the profit margin isn’t great," Heidi replied. "Do you happen to have any custom-made silver needles? I’ll need some this Sat
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"He didn’t say much—just asked me to remind you. Said it’s something important, and that you should come alone," Heidi continued."Alright then. It's getting late, and I’ve got an early class tomorrow. I should get some rest," Joseph replied."Okay, sleep well. Good night, brother-in-law," Heidi said sweetly.After exchanging goodnights, they both hung up.---The next morning, Joseph and Alice arrived at the university early.Joseph didn’t even stop by his office—he went straight to the classroom.By the time he finished teaching and returned to the office, Mason Alvarez, Felix Baker, and Brady Rogers were already there.Mason was busy working, while Felix and Brady were huddled together, whispering and seemingly engrossed in some intriguing discovery.They didn’t even notice when Joseph walked in."Mr. Wilson, I came in early today and still didn’t see you. Didn’t you have a morning class?" Mason was the first to speak."Exactly. I went straight to the classroom and skipped the offi
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"I'm a doctor. Of course I know what it is," Joseph replied, clearly exasperated."As long as you know. Mr. Wilson, don’t you think I’m being especially considerate?" Mason sounded rather smug."Considerate? You’re the one who's been corrupting Alice," Joseph retorted."Corrupting her? Come on, she’s an adult. Do you really think she needs me to teach her this stuff?""I simply did what neither of you had the nerve to do. I know you’re both too shy to take the first step, so I gave you a little nudge.""Alice is a good girl. You're not planning on getting wild without protection, are you?"Mason's voice carried a sly undertone."Professor Alvarez, I’m not some irresponsible guy. You think I'd cross the line like that? I haven’t even touched her."Joseph tried to defend himself."Exactly, you haven't touched her—that is crossing the line. Not touching her is one kind of reckless. Touching her without protection is another. Know what I mean?"Mason looked like a seasoned veteran in such
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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
