2024-09-08 19:30:40Joseph went upstairs and started cooking. This was the first meal he cooked for himself in three years. In the Cooper family, he had been merely serving others for the past three years. Although Fiona didn't treat him as a husband, Joseph believed he had done everything a man should do, and even more than what an average man would do.
Soon, half an hour passed, but Alice hadn't returned yet. Joseph took out his phone, thinking of giving Alice a call, but realized he didn't have her phone number. He had been busy with his own matters all day and even forgot to ask for Alice's number.
Considering that Alice only went to buy some things in the neighborhood, he thought there shouldn't be any issues. Moreover, when he entered this neighborhood, he didn't notice any potential dangers. Perhaps for some special reason, Joseph was very sensitive to danger, though he himself didn't know why. Maybe he knew the reason before but had forgotten it now.
Just as Joseph was busy, he heard the sound of someone coming back outside, which must be Alice returning.
"Joseph, I'm back," Alice's voice came from outside after a moment, just as expected.
"What did you buy?" Joseph asked while busy in the kitchen.
"I'll give it to you in a moment," Alice replied, walking towards the kitchen. When Joseph asked, her pretty face blushed slightly, and she instinctively hid the things in her hands behind her back. Joseph noticed this subtle movement but didn't inquire further.
"Joseph, what delicious food are you making?" Alice poked her little head into the kitchen and asked with anticipation.
"I can't make anything particularly delicious. Just cooking something casually," Joseph smiled and said nonchalantly.
"I remember you like cheese steak the most, right?"
"Joseph, you've forgotten everything, but you still remember what I like to eat!" Hearing these words, Alice's eyes instantly welled up with tears.
"I also find it strange. I can't recall some things, but some memories are very vivid," Joseph smiled helplessly.
"Joseph, you're truly wonderful. That woman from the Cooper family must be so blind to have missed out on you," Alice felt a bit regretful, yet also a sense of fortune.
"What do you mean by 'missed out'? We're just not suitable for each other. I prefer someone with more warmth and human touch," Joseph shook his head and chuckled.
"Hehe, I'm very warm. If Joseph doesn't believe it, you can feel it for yourself," Alice giggled, feeling happy in her heart. From what Joseph said, it seemed he liked girls like her more.
"Huh? How do I feel it?" Joseph asked instinctively.
"How would I know? It depends on how you want to feel it. Joseph can do whatever you want," Alice blushed at Joseph's question, suddenly thinking of some embarrassing things.
"Ah! No more talking. I still have some things to do. I need to call my grandpa," Alice left as if escaping, realizing the conversation was getting out of her control.
"Alice, can you give me your phone number? I don't have it yet," Joseph raised his voice.
"Okay, wait a moment. I'll change my clothes first," Alice's voice came from afar.
After a while, Alice walked into the kitchen again. This time, she had changed into casual clothes - a pair of light shorts, revealing her snow-white long legs, and a small, exquisite sleepwear top that perfectly showcased her stunning figure.
"Joseph, give me your phone. I'll input my number for you," Alice came to Joseph's side.
"I can't free my hands now. The phone is in my left pocket. Can you take it out yourself?" Joseph said while busily cooking.
"Okay." Hearing this, Alice reached into Joseph's left pocket. As a result, the two were very close. Joseph could smell the delicate fragrance of the young girl on Alice, while Alice could feel the manly aura from Joseph. Alice kept her hand inside for a long time without taking it out.
"Ahem, did you get it?" Joseph felt something was off.
"Joseph, aren't we too intimate? Is it a bit inappropriate for me to do this?" Alice suddenly asked.
Hearing this, Joseph was dumbfounded. Was this girl a bit foolish... or was she doing it on purpose?
"But your hand is already inside and has been there for a long time."
Girls nowadays are so mischievous, bold, and proactive.
"Oh, sorry. I got it, hehe." After fumbling around for a while, Alice finally took out Joseph's phone with satisfaction.
"Joseph, why are you still using this kind of phone?" Alice was a bit surprised after taking out the phone. Joseph's phone was too old and worn out - a Nokia from more than ten years ago.
"As long as it can make calls, it's fine," Joseph smiled wryly.
"How can that be? With a phone like this, you can't even use F******k. We have many phones at home. I'll change one for you," Alice looked at the decade-old Nokia in her hand and shook her head.
"It's fine as long as it works," Joseph said the same thing.
"No, I'm going. I'll change it for you. Don't worry, I'll help you." With that, Alice left and returned to her room, starting to tinker with Joseph's phone. She first removed the SIM card and then began fiddling with various things.
Meanwhile, Joseph was busy cooking in the kitchen. It was around 7 or 8 o'clock in the evening.
In Nova City, at the Greenfield Villa, due to Fiona continuously securing big projects for the family in recent years, the development of the Cooper family could even be described as advancing by leaps and bounds. Fiona's status in the Cooper family had also risen with the tide.
Two years ago, Fiona and her family moved into a villa in Greenfield Villa. At this moment, a BMW X5 stopped in front of the villa. Fiona Cooper got out of the car in a hurry, wearing high heels, and walked into the villa.
"Dad? Mom? What happened? Our relationship with Morgan Group has always been very good. Why did they suddenly stop our project?" Fiona asked anxiously as soon as she entered.
At this time, Maria Long and Stephen Cooper were sitting at opposite ends of the table, lost in thought. There were dishes on the table that were about to get cold, but they had no appetite.
"Fiona, you're back!" Maria Long only reacted when she saw Fiona coming in.
"Fiona, we don't know the specific reason. Your grandmother said there's no use being anxious. Morgan Group isn't answering calls or responding to messages. You need to go there in person tomorrow to find out. After all, you've been the one leading the projects with Morgan Group," Stephen Cooper said in a dispirited tone.
Hearing this, Fiona looked at the time. It was past 7 o'clock.
"They're not answering calls or replying to messages, probably because they're off work already. I can only go there tomorrow," Fiona sat down and sighed softly.
"Fiona, you don't need to worry too much. Our cooperation with Morgan Group has always been pleasant, and you have a good relationship with them. You can definitely solve the problem by talking face-to-face tomorrow. Hasn't Morgan Group been on good terms with us all these years?" Maria Long served Fiona a bowl of soup and comforted her.
"Your mom is right. Let's eat first. At 10 o'clock tonight, your grandmother wants us all to go over for a meeting. This matter can't be delayed. We'll discuss then and see how to handle these issues," Stephen Cooper also comforted, but Fiona still had no appetite.
"Brother-in-law, Dad, Mom, Sis, I'm back. What's up with brother-in-law? He's not answering calls or replying to messages, making me take a taxi back by myself," at this moment, a pleasant voice came from outside. It was Heidi returning. Heidi walked in impetuously.
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Joseph rode his bicycle on, and the closer he drew to his destination, the fewer people he saw.At this time of year, most had already returned home to celebrate the New Year.Neither too far nor too near, a few villages could be seen with thin curls of cooking smoke rising into the air. The rice in the fields had long been harvested; along the ridges, old oxen grazed lazily, and now and then flocks of ducks wandered about, pecking at scattered grains left behind.The journey of five or six kilometers took Joseph over an hour by bike. By a little past three in the afternoon, he arrived at the Good Fortune Farmhouse.He rode into the courtyard and had just set his bicycle aside when someone emerged from inside.Two men stepped out—it was none other than Neil Foster and Brian Adams.“Young master, you’re here,” Neil Foster said upon seeing him.“Young master, come inside,” Brian Adams added with a welcoming gesture.“You two got here early,” Joseph remarked, a touch surprised.“This is
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“What I mean is, I have urgent matters to attend to in the Southern Frontier.”“There’s a highly confidential meeting I must take part in, scheduled for New Year’s Eve.”Joseph said to the two of them.“Oh, I see.”Mason Alvarez’s enthusiasm dimmed at once.“Joseph, it’s alright. If we can’t celebrate together this year, then next year for sure. And if not next year, we still have countless years ahead of us.”“You should go and do what you need to do. Don’t let anything important be delayed because of us.”Alice said gently, full of understanding.“Thank you.”Joseph said, touched.“What are you thanking me for? It’s not such a big deal.”“I’ll explain it to Grandpa and the others. Whether it’s Grandpa or my dad, they’ll understand.”Alice said casually.“Professor Alvarez, when are you leaving Nova City?”Joseph turned to Mason Alvarez and asked.“The day before New Year’s Eve.”“The twenty-ninth.”“Why do you ask?”Mason Alvarez replied curiously.“When the time comes, take my car
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“We’ve already established contact with the Southern Frontier.”“We reached out to General Clifford Castillo.”Neil Foster replied.“And what is the old general’s stance?”Joseph nodded slightly and asked.“General Clifford Castillo and General Malcolm Sanchez are old brothers-in-arms of ours. There’s no question—they stand with us.”Brian Adams chimed in.“Old Adams is right.”“Not only have we made contact, but we’ve also finalized the time, location, and specific details of the secret meeting.”“As far as the entire plan goes, it’s practically flawless. Confidentiality won’t be an issue.”Neil Foster continued.“So quickly?”Joseph was a little surprised.“When it’s among our own people, things move much faster.”“Through General Clifford Castillo, we also got in touch with Dale Jimenez—we approached him in your name.”“Dale Jimenez himself is willing to proceed with the secret meeting. He is, without question, one of the general’s key pieces—a highly important one.”“He should be
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“Joseph, you can rest assured about that. Under the guise of normal academic exchange and regular talent mobility, they won’t pay it any mind.”“Exactly. Besides, Nova University has been rising to prominence. What’s wrong with us coming here out of admiration?”“Right. These days, students overwhelmingly choose Nova University as their top choice. Isn’t it perfectly natural for professors and researchers like us to come as well? After all, this is where the finest students, the best teaching environment, and the strongest research conditions are found.”“…”The group chimed in one after another.“What you’re saying makes sense. Then it’s settled.”“As for preserving the spark—do you have a concrete plan?”Joseph asked.“We prepared a detailed plan before coming. Take a look.”Eryndor Vexley said, connecting his laptop to the conference room screen, where the document appeared.What followed was an in-depth discussion. Under the collective interpretation of the group, Joseph reviewed
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“This child is still as courteous as ever.”“What are you thanking us for? We’ve come here for our own sake as well.”“Exactly—we’re simply taking the opportunity to see if we can lend a hand.”“…”The group responded one after another.At that moment, Eryndor Vexley spoke.Though he was neither the most senior nor the most renowned among them, he was widely acknowledged as their de facto leader.“Joseph, now that everyone is here and this is a suitable place to speak, I’ll get straight to the point.”“I assume you know everyone present.”“We have devoted our lives to this nation, yet now, someone intends to destroy the very work we have built.”“Among us are those who study advanced weaponry, as well as those engaged in fields related to national defense and public welfare. All of us have contributed, in our own way, to the nation’s foundation.”“This time, we’ve come with one primary goal—to preserve the spark.”Eryndor Vexley said, cutting straight to the heart of the matter.“To p
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“The senior members from the Metropolis City Academy of Sciences are coming to Nova University to hold an academic symposium, and they’ve asked me to attend.”Joseph answered directly.“A symposium at a time like this? There’s barely more than a week left before the New Year.”Mason Alvarez sounded puzzled.“On the surface, it’s an academic symposium. In reality, they have something important to discuss with me.”Joseph added.“I see.”“In that case, it makes sense.”Mason Alvarez nodded in understanding.“I was taught by them when I was young. They are not only my seniors—they are my teachers.”“After learning about my situation, they want to find a way to lend me their support.”Joseph continued.“That’s a good thing!”“No wonder a great master produces brilliant students.”“I finally understand why Mr. Wilson is so exceptional.”“It turns out his teachers are all at least academy-level scholars.”Mason Alvarez said with a sigh of admiration.“When exactly is it?”Alice asked.“I do
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