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Nova City, Whispering Pines Villas Joseph had been meticulously cleaning his silver needles for quite some time, and by now, it was almost midnight. It had taken him over an hour to ensure the needles were spotless. First, he rinsed them with water, then carefully disinfected them with alcohol. The more advanced the silver needles, the stricter the requirements for cleaning and sterilization. Though these weren’t Blake Morgan’s most prized set, they were still custom-made, incredibly valuable, and of the highest quality. Finally, after much effort, Joseph finished handling the needles. Humming a light tune, he stepped out of the bathroom. "Tsk, why do my ears feel hot all of a sudden? Is someone talking about me?" "Who could be thinking about me this late at night?" Joseph absentmindedly rubbed his ear, noticing the unusual warmth, and muttered to himself. As a doctor, he knew that occasional ear warmth was a normal physiological reaction. After a quick self-check, he found
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"Charles…? But Charles doesn’t know how to cook either!" Maria Long's face twisted in frustration. "Cooking skills aren’t the point—it’s the effort that counts. You ate the meal he cooked last time, didn’t you? Eat it a few more times, and your stomach will develop immunity." "Besides, gastroenteritis, if treated in time, isn’t usually fatal." Heidi's tone was lighthearted. "You little brat! Are you mocking me?" Maria Long’s expression darkened further. "Mocking or not, it doesn’t really matter anymore. Mom, I suggest you start preparing yourself for what's coming." "This villa was a reward Grandpa gave to Fiona, but the ownership still belongs to the family—it was never truly ours." "After what you did, do you really think Grandpa won’t take it back? You should start making plans now." Heidi's tone was earnest, as if she were trying to reason with her mother. "What did I do? Why would your grandfather take back this villa?" "This villa was given to Fiona, so it belongs to
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"Actually… Heidi said something earlier that made a lot of sense. Maybe we do have another option." Maria Long’s eyes suddenly lit up. "What option?" Stephen Cooper turned to look at her, his expression filled with doubt."Have you forgotten? Charles’ mother and I are close friends. Their family may have moved abroad, but he still has a pretty nice villa here in Nova City. I’m sure he’s still living there." "If I ask Charles to let us move in, do you think he’d agree?" "Living in my future son-in-law’s house would actually be quite prestigious. At the very least, it would show that my daughter's fiancé is capable." Maria Long's eyes gleamed with greed. Stephen Cooper, however, looked hesitant. "But Fiona and Charles aren’t even officially together yet. Moving into his home seems a bit… inappropriate, don’t you think?" "Besides, I don't think Fiona has any real feelings for him. Now that the old man is awake, their chances of ending up together are even slimmer." Stephen Coop
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Truthfully, not having a laptop was inconvenient. Every time he prepared lecture materials, he had to transfer them via an external hard drive. Fortunately, Nova University’s classrooms were well-equipped. Otherwise, things would be even more troublesome. While Mason Alvarez busied herself with arranging her new workspace, Joseph continued his own work. About ten minutes later, she finally seemed satisfied with her setup and sat down with a pleased expression. "Professor Wilson, want an egg?" Mason Alvarez, now in a great mood, pulled a boiled egg from her breakfast and offered it to him. "Thanks, but I’ve already had breakfast." Joseph declined politely. "Come on, just have one. These are farm-fresh eggs from my brother’s shop—nutritious and delicious! I eat one every morning." Mason Alvarez insisted enthusiastically. "Your brother’s eggs?" "Your brother… lays eggs?" Joseph nearly choked on his own words. "The hell is wrong with you?!" "I meant my brother’s breakfast sho
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"Mason loves pan-fried buns. These ones are a specialty from the south, different from regular fried dumplings." "She eats them almost every day—without fail. I always see her eating them in the office." "So there’s no doubt. These buns were definitely bought by Mason for you." Felix Baker declared confidently. "Wait, wait, wait! Professor Baker, how do you know I didn’t buy them myself?" Joseph found the whole thing amusing. "Because you wouldn’t." "You always eat breakfast at home before coming in. I’ve been in this office with you for over two weeks now, and not once have I seen you eat breakfast here." "So, logically, these buns must be from Mason." Felix Baker stated matter-of-factly. "Professor, isn’t that a bit of a stretch? What if today was an exception? What if he didn’t have time to eat at home?" Mason Alvarez’s face turned even redder as she tried to argue. "Impossible. When I walked in, Professor Wilson was already working at his computer, with documents open
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Unfortunately, his attempt at discretion backfired spectacularly. Rather than blending in, his highly suspicious appearance did the exact opposite—drawing the attention of nearly every passerby. Heads turned. People whispered. He had an absurdly high return rate. Thankfully, it was still early, and there weren’t too many people around. This mysterious, black-clad man was none other than Mason Morgan. It was his first time visiting the andrology department. And frankly, he had no idea what he was doing. A man with this kind of problem couldn’t exactly walk in with his head held high. If a familiar face saw him here… he’d never live it down! To avoid such humiliation, Mason Morgan had carefully disguised himself. But… "Excuse me, miss…" Mason Morgan entered the registration hall and approached a young nurse, lowering his voice. The nurse turned her head—only to be met with his extremely suspicious attire. "Ah!" She let out a startled yelp, instinctively taking two steps
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"Abstain? For how long? Dr. Gutierrez, I lost my wife years ago and have been alone for over a decade. Now, I’m finally about to get married again…" Mason Morgan looked troubled. "There’s no way around it. Your condition is quite severe. As for how long you need to abstain… well, I can’t say for sure. Maybe ten years, maybe a lifetime." Dr. Gutierrez shrugged with a helpless expression. "What?! Ten years?! A lifetime?!" Mason Morgan nearly exploded on the spot. This guy was definitely a quack. He hadn’t figured out anything! "Uh… Dr. Gutierrez, my mother just called me home for dinner. Goodbye!" Without another word, Mason Morgan bolted from the office. What the hell?! From the moment he started talking to Dr. Gutierrez, something had felt off. With years of experience in the business world, Mason Morgan could now say with confidence— This doctor was a complete fraud. "Good thing I booked appointments at two other hospitals. Next stop—Nova City Men’s Health Clinic." Maso
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"In my practice, the only true solution to your condition is long-term care—medication, abstinence, and gradual recovery." The old doctor reiterated. "But… but a young traditional medicine doctor told me he had a way to cure it. And from what he implied… it sounded like he could do it quickly." "Besides, he was the one who first pointed out that I had a problem. At first, I didn’t believe him, but that very night, his words came true." "I went to the hospital for a check-up, and sure enough, I did have an issue." Mason Morgan looked troubled. "A young traditional medicine doctor?" The old doctor raised his eyebrows in surprise. "How did he diagnose you?" He pressed further. "He didn’t actually examine me, which is why I thought he was a fraud. He just took one look at me and said I was sick. Naturally, I didn’t believe him!" Mason Morgan replied. "And how did he come to that conclusion?" The old doctor continued questioning. "He just glanced at me—he didn’t run any tests
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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
