2024-09-01 23:01:05Thereafter, the three chatted idly. Joseph was full of questions, but he didn't get much useful information from Alice Morgan and Blake Morgan.
After about half an hour, Blake Morgan's car drove into a luxurious villa neighborhood and stopped in front of a detached villa.
"Mr. Wilson, please," Blake Morgan got out of the car and personally opened the door for Joseph.
The three entered the villa's hall. The interior decor of the villa could be said to be quite extravagant. At first glance, even Joseph was shocked.
It was clear from this that Blake Morgan's identity was quite extraordinary. However, Joseph couldn't remember his master having a friend named Blake Morgan at all.
"Mr. Wilson, now that you have left the Cooper family, following your master's instructions, I will provide you with whatever assistance I can. Is there anything you need help with?" Blake Morgan poured Joseph a glass of water and asked meaningfully.
"I need a job and a place to live, that's all. Of course, if possible, I hope you can tell me everything about my master and me," Joseph took a sip of water and replied calmly.
"About that, Mr. Wilson, according to your master's instructions, I cannot tell you about the matters concerning you and your master. He said to let nature take its course and allow you to slowly recall on your own, which would be better for your physical and mental well-being," Blake Morgan frowned, looking somewhat troubled.
With that said, he walked to a cabinet and reverently took out a wooden box.
"Mr. Wilson, this box was left by your master before he passed. He said that if you left the Cooper family, I should give this box to you. I don't know what's inside either."
Seeing the box, Joseph paused for a moment, then furrowed his brows.
"These are my belongings. I can sense it."
As Joseph opened the wooden box, he discovered a dagger inside, its blade wrapped in linen cloth, revealing only the handle.
Joseph carefully unwrapped the cloth, exposing the dagger's gleaming white blade. The light reflecting off the blade was somewhat dazzling, carrying an awe-inspiring aura.
He gripped the dagger, feeling a warm sensation emanating from the handle. It was a familiar feeling—this dagger originally belonged to him. As he touched this weapon once more, he experienced a sense of intimacy, as if they were one.
"Mr. Wilson, according to your master, this was your personal self-defense weapon," Blake Morgan added.
"Self-defense weapon?" Joseph frowned slightly and shook his head. "If it's a self-defense weapon, why is the murderous aura so strong?"
Hearing Joseph's words, Blake Morgan was stunned for a moment. He couldn't sense any murderous aura, but he did feel uncomfortable upon seeing the dagger.
"Since this is a gift from my master, I can take it with me now, right?" Joseph asked.
"Of course. Also, there's a letter in this box. Mr. Wilson, please take a look." Blake Morgan reverently handed over the letter. Joseph glanced at him before opening the envelope, his brows furrowing slightly as he read.
"Teacher?" Joseph appeared quite surprised after reading for a while.
"Teacher? What teacher?" Blake Morgan asked in confusion. Joseph was a very composed person. For him to show such a surprised expression, he must have seen something extraordinary. At this moment, Blake Morgan was extremely curious.
"My master wants me to go teach at Nova University after leaving the Cooper family." After a moment of silence, Joseph casually handed the letter to Blake Morgan.
"Nova University? Isn't that the university I'm currently attending?" Alice spoke up for the first time, her beautiful eyes gleaming.
"This... Mr. Wilson, Nova University is the top university in our country. The teachers and professors there have at least a doctoral degree. Even the cleaning ladies have bachelor's degrees. The principal, Geoffrey Harris, is a leading figure in the medical field." Blake Morgan knew Joseph's identity was extraordinary, but no matter how he looked at it, he couldn't imagine Joseph teaching at a place like Nova University. It was too unbelievable.
"I also feel it's not quite suitable," Joseph said with a wry smile.
"Joseph, your master must have his reasons for arranging this. It wouldn't be bad for you to be a physical education teacher at Nova University." Alice's gaze wandered, her mind pondering unknown thoughts.
"Alice has a point. Your master must have his reasons for this arrangement."
"Coincidentally, I have some connections with the principal of Nova University. I'll take you there tomorrow to see what the situation is. It shouldn't be a problem for him to arrange a position for you." After a moment of contemplation, Blake Morgan made a decision.
"Very well, thank you both for now. Next, I'll need a place to stay..." Joseph hesitated. Others had already helped him so much, and he felt it wasn't quite right to make more requests. However, he had no other choice at the moment.
"About that, Mr. Wilson, you can live with us. Alice's parents aren't in Nova City, so it's just me and Alice at home. You can move in as well." Blake Morgan's words surprised Joseph once more.
"Mr. Morgan, that wouldn't be appropriate. It would be fine if you could find me a studio apartment or something."
"Ah, a studio apartment..." Blake Morgan found it difficult upon hearing this. He had originally wanted Joseph to live with them, giving his granddaughter more opportunities to interact with him.
"Joseph, you can stay at the place where I live while attending school. The environment is quite nice, and I only occasionally go there. Most of the time, I'm at my grandfather's place." Alice's pretty face blushed slightly. That place was her private space, and no man other than family members had ever entered.
"That could work. When I earn money, I'll pay you rent," Joseph said after some thought.
"No need, no need. You really don't have to pay rent." Alice waved her hands repeatedly upon hearing this.
"Then it's decided!" Joseph didn't allow Alice to refuse.
"Mr. Wilson, how about this? Alice is studying alone at Nova University, and I'm not at ease. As long as you protect Alice's safety and take her to and from school every day, we'll cover all your living expenses in exchange." Blake Morgan stroked his chin, hatching a plan. This way, his granddaughter and Joseph would spend more time together, and then...
"That works as well." Joseph paused for a moment, carefully considered, and agreed.
"It's settled then. Tomorrow, I'll go with you to meet Principal Geoffrey Harris at Nova University. For now, you and Alice can go take a look at the place you'll be staying." Seeing Joseph's agreement, Blake Morgan was quite pleased.
"Alice, take him there and help him settle in." Blake Morgan looked at Alice and instructed.
"Don't worry, Grandpa. Leave it to me. Joseph, let's go!" Alice chuckled charmingly, somewhat delighted. She grabbed Joseph's arm and dragged him out.
Helpless, Joseph could only let Alice have her way.
Watching the two leave together, Blake Morgan's face revealed a satisfied smile.
He knew a bit about Joseph's identity, but not much. However, how could the disciple of that person be ordinary?
If his granddaughter could find such a perfect husband, it would simply be too wonderful.
With this thought, he dialed a number.
"Hello, is this the secretarial department? Notify all major departments to terminate any cooperation with the Cooper Group that can be ended. Also, retrieve all the profits we previously conceded to the Cooper Group."
"From now on, cooperate with the Cooper Group as regular business partners. Be professional, and non-cooperation is also acceptable."
"Downgrade the cooperation level with the Cooper Group to normal." Blake Morgan's tone was cold.
"Chairman, are you serious?" The person on the other end of the line was clearly stunned upon hearing this.
"Of course. Haven't you always felt that we gave up too many benefits in our projects with the Cooper Group? Well, now everything will return to normal. Our Morgan Group will earn all the money we deserve."
"Also, I will arrive at the group headquarters within half an hour. An hour later, convene a meeting of the management. All senior executives and managers must attend." Blake Morgan said with certainty.
"Understood, Chairman. I will notify the department heads right away." The person on the other end repeatedly acknowledged. After a few more instructions, Blake Morgan hung up the phone with satisfaction.
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“Don’t worry, ma’am. If I weren’t confident, I wouldn’t proceed.”Joseph reassured her.“It does sound risky. If he were the old master’s disciple, that’d be one thing.”“Otherwise, someone so young—how could he be that capable?”“Let’s just hope nothing goes wrong.”“…”The onlookers outside continued to murmur among themselves.“Young man, I trust you—just as I trust the old gentleman.”The elderly woman said sincerely. Her words felt more like encouragement than mere agreement, and they stirred something in Joseph.It was clear she was a kind and generous soul.“Ma’am, do you have any hot water in the house?”Joseph asked.“There is some, but not much.”“I’ll go heat more.”The old woman rose to busy herself.“No need. Katie, go heat some water.”Joseph instructed.“I’ll do it—I’ll help.”At that moment, one of the villagers spoke up.“I can help too.”“It’s just boiling water—not difficult at all.”“With everyone pitching in, it’s nothing.”“…”At once, several people volunteered.
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Before long, the door opened, and an elderly woman in her sixties appeared before them.“Katie, sir—you’ve come?”“Oh? And this gentleman is…?”Though advanced in years, the woman’s eyes were still sharp, and she quickly noticed Joseph.“This is…”For a moment, Myers Paula wasn’t sure how to introduce him.“A friend of mine. He heard about your condition and came along to take a look. He’s an excellent physician.”Kim Frederick said with a genial smile.“I see.”“Please, come in—have some tea first.”The old woman welcomed them warmly.At her invitation, the three stepped into the courtyard. It was simple in appearance, yet kept neat and tidy.Aside from the elderly woman, there was also a child of three or four playing inside—likely her grandson.“Please, have a seat.”The woman gestured.Joseph and the others took their seats around the stone table in the center of the yard.“Vanessa Robinson, how have you been feeling lately?”Myers Paula asked first.“After you and the old gentlem
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With that, he went to freshen up briefly, intending to prepare breakfast afterward.It had to be said—Alice and the others had been remarkably thoughtful. Even toiletries had been prepared for him.At the thought of Alice, something important suddenly occurred to Joseph.When he arrived yesterday, he had forgotten to call her and let her know he was safe.In a place like this, ordinary mobile phones had no signal at all. Only the satellite phone Alice had provided would work.With that in mind, he returned to his room and placed a call.Before long, the line connected.“Wow, Joseph! You finally called back?”“We tried calling last night, but no one answered. We thought something might have happened to you.”“If you hadn’t picked up today, we were about to head into the mountains to look for you.”Alice’s voice came through, bright with relief.“I was exhausted from the journey last night—I fell asleep the moment I lay down and forgot to call and let you know I was safe.”Joseph said,
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“Not at all. I was just sharing a drink with the old gentleman.”Joseph replied.“Hahaha, I could smell it from a distance. That’s the old man’s special brew—I’d recognize it anywhere.”Xavier burst into hearty laughter.“Old Xavier, you followed the scent all the way here, didn’t you?”Kim Frederick said with a chuckle.“Of course! You know me—I’ve got a taste for this sort of thing, especially your homemade wine. The flavor is unmatched, and it’s good for the body too.”Xavier spoke with animated enthusiasm.“Wellness aside, too much is still too much. Drink in excess, and it will harm you all the same.”Kim Frederick cautioned seriously.“Yes, yes, I remember everything you’ve said.”“Fourteenth girl, come—pour your uncle a drink.”With that, Xavier gestured for Myers Paula to serve the wine.“Pour him a drink.”Kim Frederick added.“Come, come—let’s have a bowl.”Xavier invited.Joseph and Kim Frederick raised their bowls and drained them in one go.“Young man, you’re from outside
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“Yes, Master.”Nicole Kim replied obediently.Before long, the two children—one older, one younger—carried the dishes out the door.“Katie, pour some wine for Uncle Wilson.”“Brady, go slice some more roasted lamb, and warm up the dishes—they’ve gone cold.”Kim Frederick instructed again.“Yes, Master.”Both responded at once.“Sir, since you are an old friend of my master, then the master of Mystic Medical Valley he told me to find… that would be you, correct?”Joseph asked at this moment.“What master of Mystic Medical Valley? I’m nothing more than a barefoot doctor.”“Other than Seventeen, all these children were either taken in or picked up while I traveled and practiced medicine.”“In my lifetime, I’ve had seventeen disciples. The older ones I’ve sent out of the mountains to make their way in the world.”“When these younger ones come of age and can stand on their own, they too will leave to seek their own paths.”“As for me, this old man can remain in the mountains without concer
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“Good day, sir. My name is Joseph Wilson. I’ve come to Hidden Dragon Village to find someone.”Joseph spoke as he caught sight of the old man.From what the children had been saying, the elder before him was most likely their master, Kim Frederick.“A Wilson, looking for someone?”The old man’s brows drew together slightly at the words.“Master, this is an uncle we picked up on the road. His cooking smells amazing—though we haven’t eaten yet, it already smells incredible.”“He even made your favorite roasted lamb. It smells so, so good—seriously, unbelievably good.”“It’s making me drool.”Seventeen Wilson chattered nonstop. Joseph was beginning to understand the boy—young as he was, he was undeniably a chatterbox, always brimming with things to say.“What is Eugene Wilson to you?”The old man asked again.“Eugene Wilson is my master. I’m an orphan—I had no parents growing up. He took me in, raised me, taught me medicine and many other skills, and treated me as his own son.”Joseph an
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Reader Comments
Blake mentioned a letter was also in the box but previously he stated he didn’t know what was in the box? ...♀️
I’m as well shocked to hear that, it’s not correlating.