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The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 64: He Wasn’t Like This Before
"It’s just a friend’s phone that I’m borrowing for now. Is there something you need, Fiona? If not, I should head back to class—it’s almost time."Joseph forced a polite smile, trying to keep the conversation brief."Joseph, seeing you here today—it’s unbelievable. You might have fooled everyone else, but you can’t fool me.""Come on, be honest. What underhanded methods did you use to sneak your way into Nova University?"Fiona’s eyes locked onto Joseph, her voice sharp as she demanded answers.Joseph could only smile helplessly at her words."And if I told you I got into Nova University through legitimate channels, would you believe me?"He asked, throwing the question back at her."Do you really think I could believe you?" Fiona shot back, her tone sharp."If you don’t believe me, then why bother asking? You’re free to think whatever you want.""But even if I did swindle my way in, it has nothing to do with you."Joseph found her persistence absurd. They were divorced, yet she seeme
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 65: Discussions in the Surveillance Room
"We’ll talk about it over lunch. I need to get back to class."Fiona had no interest in continuing the conversation and promptly ended the call.As the dial tone echoed in Heidi’s ear, she let out a frustrated sigh."What the heck? Hanging up just like that? What’s her problem?"Heidi grumbled to herself.By then, class had already resumed. Joseph’s second lecture was now in full swing, and this time, it was much more focused than the first. Nearly all the students were diligently taking notes, fully immersed in the lesson.Joseph, noticing the rapt attention in the room, couldn’t help but feel satisfied.Meanwhile, on the seventh floor of the administrative building, Geoffrey Harris stepped out of the elevator. With his hands clasped behind his back, he strolled leisurely toward the teaching surveillance room. His mood seemed quite good.As he approached the monitoring room, he ran into Christopher, the supervisor, who was just walking out."Ah, Christopher, perfect timing. I was jus
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 66: He Could Rival Professor Sanchez
"Indeed, this Wilson is quite the rising star.""Seems like Sanchez is eager to mentor him. If you hadn’t spoken up first, I would’ve tried to claim Joseph for myself."The room buzzed with conversation."Jimenez, stop with your passive-aggressive remarks. You say you aren’t competing, but you're just trying to pressure the principal into giving Joseph to you."Professor Jimenez scratched his head awkwardly with an embarrassed grin as Sanchez shot him a displeased look."Hahahaha..."Geoffrey Harris couldn't help but laugh heartily at the banter."Principal, what are you laughing at?"Everyone was puzzled."I’m afraid none of your plans will work out!"Geoffrey Harris said, his face full of mystery."What do you mean?""Principal, are you thinking of mentoring Joseph yourself?""Now that would be favoritism, Principal."The professors were clearly unsettled."You misunderstand. This Wilson—he’s no ordinary teacher. Despite all our years of academic achievements, I doubt any of us here
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 67: Don't Forget... The Tissues
In Room 302 of the second teaching building, Joseph was in the middle of an impassioned lecture, captivating his students with every word. Though the subject wasn’t particularly groundbreaking, his approach and perspective were refreshing, and the students hung on to his every word."Now that we’ve covered the relationship between medicine and dietary health, I hope you all have a better understanding of how important nutrition is. After all, eating is something we do every day.""After this class, I encourage you to try adjusting your family’s diet. Who knows, over time, you might solve some of the minor health issues among your loved ones.""The reason I’m suggesting this is simple: everything I’ve taught you so far is theoretical, but I believe theory must be paired with practice. Without practical application, theory is nothing but empty talk.""What we’re learning is knowledge, and knowledge must be transformed into productivity."Joseph’s words resonated deeply with the students
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 68: End of Class
"Then what else do I need to do to learn the technique?" the student pressed."You need discipline. You need to conserve your energy, fortify your core, strengthen your tendons and bones, and, above all, cultivate a man’s inner strength," Joseph replied.At this, the entire class burst into laughter."Thank you, sir! I’ll definitely remember your advice," the student said, scratching his head with an embarrassed grin."If anyone is interested in learning this technique, feel free to approach me after class. I can share some training methods with you," Joseph said, glancing around the room."Um... sir, did you forget about me? Could you please remove these needles?" The student, who had now been needled nine times, was on the verge of tears."Don’t worry, I haven't forgotten you. I never needle someone without a reason—there’s always a purpose," Joseph said, smiling as he looked at the student."W-what’s the reason?" the student asked, his voice filled with dread."The reason is simple
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 69: A Fortunate Dilemma
"I’d like to highlight this individual in particular," Harris said, gesturing to a man standing next to him. "This is my former student, Brady Rogers. He’s an expert in acupuncture and massage therapy and is responsible for teaching those courses here. Among us older folks, he’s the youngest at thirty-five. Since you’re both skilled in acupuncture, I imagine you’ll have much to discuss."The man Harris indicated appeared to be in his thirties, wearing black-rimmed glasses. His stern expression and serious demeanor gave off a slightly cold and aloof air."Mr. Wilson, it’s a pleasure to meet you. I look forward to learning from you in the future," Brady Rogers said as he extended his hand.Joseph smiled and shook his hand. "Not learning—I’d say exchanging ideas.""Mr. Wilson, you’re too humble. We watched your entire lecture from the monitoring room, and I must say, it was absolutely extraordinary. Even someone like me, with decades of teaching experience, couldn’t help but be impressed
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 70: "Haven’t Seen You in Three Hours, I Missed You"
"Mr. Harris, why not have him teach all of them? Limiting him to just one subject feels like such a waste of talent," Leonard Sanchez suggested.Joseph nearly stumbled at the suggestion."Old Sanchez, have you gone soft in the head? If he teaches every subject, even if he worked 24 hours a day without sleep, he wouldn’t have enough time. Mr. Wilson may be young, but you can’t run him into the ground like that!" Geoffrey Harris shook his head in disbelief."Well, I know it’s impractical—I was just expressing my wishful thinking," Sanchez replied, caught off guard by Harris’s bluntness."It seems we’ll need to deliberate a bit more on Mr. Wilson’s workload," Geoffrey Harris mused, rubbing his chin thoughtfully."Yes, we want to maximize your impact, Mr. Wilson, so as many students as possible can benefit from your expertise," Sanchez agreed with a nod."How about this? By tomorrow, we’ll have a work plan ready for you," Harris proposed. "As for this afternoon, you don’t have any more cl
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 71: Awaiting Your Feast
Those eyes belonged to Fiona.She stood on the third floor of the first teaching building, where her vantage point provided a clear view of Joseph and Alice’s interaction below.As she watched Alice link arms with Joseph, Fiona’s hands reflexively clenched, her fingers curling tightly. It felt as if something precious had been taken from her.That gnawing sense of loss, the feeling of something slipping away, began to consume her."Hey, sis! I’m here! Why are you all the way up here?" Heidi’s voice came from behind, breathless and winded as she finally caught up."You’re late—and you look like a mess. What happened to you?" Fiona asked, snapping out of her reverie as she glanced at her younger sister."Don’t even get me started. It’s all Charles Martin’s fault. He’s driving me crazy!" Heidi fumed, clearly exasperated."What did Charles Martin do this time?" Fiona asked, her brows furrowing."He keeps pestering me, saying he needs to meet you. I think he might be seriously ill," Heidi
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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
Chapter 344
“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
