2024-09-01 23:01:56"Joseph, what are you talking about? Money isn't an issue. Grandpa said to take good care of you, especially when it comes to money."
"Joseph, you don't want Grandpa to blame me for not taking care of you, right?" Alice pouted her lips and said with a grin.
"Um, alright then!" Joseph felt somewhat speechless upon hearing this.
"I'll go tidy up the room, and then we can go out together. I do have some things I need to buy," Joseph said after a moment of hesitation.
"Okay, I'll tidy up my room too." At the mention of tidying up the room, Alice's pretty face blushed slightly. If she had cleaned her room properly earlier, Joseph wouldn't have seen that scene.
Would Joseph think she was an improper girl? With this thought, Alice felt somewhat uneasy.
Joseph agreed and left. Entering a girl's room felt a bit strange, but since Alice had pulled him in earlier, he had no choice.
It was also funny to think that despite being married to Fiona Cooper for three years, he had never even entered her room.
Therefore, he had no real feelings about this marriage.
He just couldn't understand why his master had insisted on him marrying into the Cooper family.
Moreover, he had a feeling that because of him, the Cooper Group had received many benefits and conveniences over the years, to the extent that the Cooper family had now become one of the top families in Nova City.
Fiona Cooper's position in the Cooper Group was also pivotal and highly valued.
Thinking about this, Joseph shook his head. Pondering over these matters made his mind feel a bit fatigued.
After Joseph left, Alice closed the door and locked it.
Then she opened the wardrobe and took out that set of sexy lingerie again, staring at it in a daze.
"Why was Joseph staring at this intently just now?"
"Could it be that Joseph... likes this style?"
Alice muttered to herself. As she uttered the last sentence, her face instantly turned red.
It was too embarrassing. How could she have such a shameful thought?
Even if Joseph liked it, could she wear it for him to see?
"It seems... it's not impossible. Joseph isn't an outsider. He just wants to take a look, is that so wrong?"
Alice unconsciously mumbled to herself.
A moment later, she carefully put away that set of sexy lingerie and placed it in the wardrobe, as if preparing it for a rainy day.
Afterward, she took out a photo frame from the cabinet and sat down on the chair in front of the desk.
The frame held a slightly worn photo.
In the photo, a mischievous seven or eight-year-old girl hugged the leg of a big boy, looking towards the camera.
That big boy, facing the camera, had a sunny and somewhat delicate appearance, looking about ninety percent similar to Joseph.
"You've finally returned to my side. I thought you would never come back in this lifetime."
"I hope you can remember soon. You promised to marry me when I grow up."
Alice slowly lay on the desk, gazing affectionately at the photo, murmuring to herself.
"Knock, knock, knock..."
Suddenly, there was a knocking sound outside the door.
"Ahem... Miss Morgan, are you ready? Can we leave now?"
It was Joseph's voice.
"Coming, coming."
Alice hurriedly put away the photo and opened the door.
"Miss Morgan, shall we go?" Joseph suggested.
"Let's go! We'll head downstairs now."
The two of them spoke and went downstairs.
"Joseph, can you not call me Miss Morgan? It's too awkward," Alice said with a bit of disdain after getting in the car.
"What did I call you before?" Joseph asked with a smile.
"You used to call me Ali or Alice. You can call me that now too."
At the mention of the past, Alice seemed to become somewhat excited.
"Then I'll call you Alice from now on," Joseph replied.
"Hehe, okay."
"Let's go to Westfield Shopping Centers nearby. You can buy everything there," Alice suggested.
"Alright," Joseph agreed and started the car, heading towards Westfield Shopping Centers.
Westfield Shopping Centers was the largest shopping mall in Nova City, not only bustling but also covering a vast area.
The two of them drove for less than ten minutes and arrived at their destination.
In the next hour or so, Alice kept dragging Joseph around for shopping.
Although Alice was buying daily necessities for Joseph, he was completely unable to curb her shopping desire.
"Joseph, what else do you think you need?" Alice asked earnestly, even though Joseph's hands were already full of bags, having bought quite a few things.
"Ahem, we've bought everything necessary and unnecessary," Joseph coughed lightly.
"Really? Let me think!"
"I remembered, we haven't bought shaving supplies."
"Joseph, put the things you're carrying in the car first. It's too tiring to hold them like this. I'll go buy shaving supplies for you, and then we'll meet at the clothing store up ahead," Alice scratched her head, finally remembering, and then instructed.
"Alright," Joseph said and turned to head towards the parking area.
After a few minutes, Joseph finally arranged all the items neatly in the car. The trunk couldn't fit everything, so he had to put some in the backseat. Fortunately, the car had ample space.
After everything was organized, Joseph was about to turn back, but suddenly caught sight of a familiar figure hurriedly heading towards the shopping center.
This familiar figure was none other than his ex-wife, Fiona Cooper.
Joseph instinctively turned around and only went in after Fiona had entered.
Since he had already left the Cooper family, he didn't want to have too much interaction with the Cooper family members. More importantly, there was no need for them to meet.
"Joseph, I bought it. I don't know if you like it, but it should be the most expensive one in that store," Alice came to meet Joseph as soon as he entered the shopping center, holding a shaving kit in her hand.
"As long as it's usable, it's fine," Joseph said with a smile.
"Next, let's go buy you some nice clothes."
"Come on, let's go in and take a look."
Alice held Joseph's hand and entered a clothing store that looked very high-end.
The store sold name-brand items, some of which Joseph had never even heard of. Even an ordinary shirt cost over a thousand dollars.
"Joseph, you take a look around here first. I'll go over there and pick out a couple of outfits for you to wear to work. If you see anything you like, just buy it directly. My grandpa said we'll cover all the expenses," Alice instructed as they entered the store, then hurried off to the other side.
The clothing store was quite large, and one couldn't see the end at a glance.
Joseph looked around, feeling somewhat helpless. The clothes here were all too expensive.
If he really bought a few sets, wouldn't he become a kept man again?
"Hmm? Joseph?"
Just at this moment, an abrupt voice sounded.
Hearing this voice, Joseph smiled wryly. It was Fiona Cooper's voice.
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“Alright,” Joseph replied casually.With that, Fiona took the lead, and Joseph followed after her.Fiona’s residence was only a few steps away from old Mr. Cooper’s recovery room, so they arrived almost at once.“The old gentleman’s condition should be quite good by now, shouldn’t it?” Joseph asked offhandedly.“He can bathe on his own now,” Fiona replied with a soft smile.“His walking still isn’t steady, but he can manage. After walking for a while, he just needs to rest.”“For safety, I’ve arranged for some attendants to stay close to him.”“That means his recovery is going very well,” Joseph said thoughtfully.“The speed of his recovery far exceeds my expectations.”“It’s largely thanks to his strong physical foundation. For most people, after such a severe injury, recovery itself would be difficult.”“Grandpa’s constitution is one thing,” Fiona said sincerely,“but more importantly, it’s because of you. With any other doctor, the results wouldn’t have been nearly this good.”Jose
Chapter 806
“Sure. I’ll need some paper and a pen,” Joseph said readily.“Waiter, could we borrow some paper and a pen?” Lincoln Myers called out toward the door of the private room.A moment later, the waiter came in, and before long, Lincoln Myers had the requested items.Joseph took the paper and pen and immediately began writing.“Professor Wilson really does write prescriptions as effortlessly as breathing,” Malcolm Gray remarked, watching Joseph’s pen fly across the page.“How many medicinal materials and formulas must you have memorized?”“Traditional medicine—its materials, properties, principles, and formulas—is extremely complex,” Joseph replied as he wrote.“Remembering all of it took a great deal of time.”“And I still review it periodically. Otherwise, things fade.”“Fortunately, much of it follows internal logic and structure. Once you grasp those patterns, memorization becomes far less daunting.”“Professor Wilson, who is this prescription for?” Lincoln Myers asked curiously.“Judg
Chapter 805
“The president is far too kind,” Joseph replied politely.After that, the four of them ate and chatted at the same time, their conversation drifting between work and everyday life—though work-related topics clearly dominated.Before they realized it, more than half an hour had passed, and everyone was more or less satisfied with both food and drink.“Professor Wilson, old Myers,” Geoffrey Harris said with a chuckle,“I never imagined the two of you would actually turn hostility into harmony.”“Oh, that’s nothing,” Lincoln Myers waved it off.“I, Lincoln Myers, have only ever respected people who are truly better than me.”“Professor Wilson genuinely has real ability.”“Whether it’s professional competence or personal integrity, it’s all plain for everyone to see.”“I can’t very well let my own prejudices blind me to someone else’s strengths, can I?”“Don’t you agree, President?”“It’s a good thing you’ve come to this understanding,” Geoffrey Harris said approvingly.“To be honest, I d
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“What nonsense are you talking about? Things aren’t nearly that simple,” Joseph said, his face flushing slightly.“But what if it really is that simple?” Mason Alvarez teased with a grin.“What—did your conscience suddenly wake up? Afraid you’d be letting us down?”“There is some pressure, I’ll admit,” Joseph replied honestly.“Hehe, no need to feel pressured,” Mason Alvarez said cheerfully.“From now on, the girl and I will keep a very tight rein on you. No more flirting around for you.”Hearing this, Joseph was left speechless. It wasn’t that he had ever intended things to turn out this way, but life had a way of unfolding through chance and coincidence. Many things were simply beyond the control of any one person.The two chatted casually along the way, and before they realized it, they were already home.No sooner had they arrived than Joseph received a message from Lincoln Myers.“Professor Wilson, the place is set. I’m sending you the location.”A moment later, a location pin ca
Chapter 803
“I promised the two of them earlier, so of course I’ll help,” Joseph said calmly.“I’ve just been rather busy lately and didn’t manage to get around to it.”“But this matter itself isn’t particularly complicated—just a couple of prescriptions and some proper conditioning should do.”Hearing this, Joseph spoke with complete confidence.“So it’s that simple?”Lincoln Myers and Malcolm Gray exchanged glances, both clearly pleased by what they saw in each other’s eyes.“Well, simple and not simple at the same time,” Joseph continued.“The key lies in the prescription—one that only I have.”“But a formula on paper is lifeless. I need to see your individual conditions and make adjustments, so I can’t prescribe anything just yet.”“Then how about we set another time,” Lincoln Myers suggested. “You can take a proper look at the two of us.”“That works,” Joseph agreed without hesitation.“How about tomorrow at noon? Professor Wilson, are you free?” Lincoln Myers proposed.“Professor Gray and I
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The professors, senior faculty, and university executives formed small groups as they made their way toward the hotel together.The hotel was not far from campus—no more than a two-minute walk.Soon, Joseph and the others entered the banquet hall, a venue spacious enough to accommodate two to three hundred guests.The gathering itself was not meant to be particularly formal. After Geoffrey Harris delivered a few brief remarks from the stage, the banquet was officially underway.During the meal, Joseph found himself the target of countless toasts, all of which he returned in kind.Fortunately, his tolerance for alcohol was fairly solid—otherwise, he might already have been passed out by now.“Professor Alvarez, you might have to drive later.”“You haven’t been drinking, have you?”Joseph asked Mason Alvarez quietly at his side.“I haven’t. I don’t care for hard liquor—red wine is fine, but that’s it.”“I’ll drive later, don’t worry.”“But you should still watch yourself. Don’t drink to
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