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The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 85: The Highest Salary
It wasn’t until Joseph had completely disappeared from view that Heidi finally turned her attention back to the mess on the table, quickly tidying everything up. Once she was done, she grabbed her belongings and headed off to class.At around two o’clock, Joseph found himself knocking on Geoffrey Harris’s office door.“Who’s there?” came Harris’s voice from inside.“It’s me, Joseph,” he responded.“Ah, Mr. Wilson! I thought you might come later, but here you are, bright and early,” Harris said warmly as he opened the door and welcomed Joseph inside.“I didn’t have much else to do, so I came early. I hope I’m not interrupting your time off?” Joseph replied with a smile.“Not at all. Come in, have some water.” Harris handed Joseph a glass before continuing, “It’s work hours now, so you’re not interrupting anything. Give me just a moment, I’ll call Brady and have him join us.”Harris poured Joseph some water, then returned to his desk to make the call. Joseph took a seat and sipped from
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 86: Onboarding
“Mr. Wilson, I’ll take you to handle the rest of your onboarding paperwork,” Brady said after glancing through the contract.“Alright, but give me a few minutes. I need to use the restroom first,” Joseph said, standing up.“Of course, Mr. Wilson. I’ll wait for you here,” Brady replied, adjusting his black-rimmed glasses.Joseph nodded and left the room.After Joseph left, Brady looked once more at his signature on the contract. “This handwriting... I’ve seen it somewhere before.”“That wouldn’t surprise me,” Harris said, taking a sip of water. “Maybe you saw it earlier today. Think back—you might remember where.”“Earlier today?” Brady frowned, deep in thought. He pondered for a while before a flash of realization crossed his face.“I’ve got it! The notice board by the west gate, in the Mathematics Department. This morning, someone posted a manuscript there—a new proof for Stokes’ Theorem. It’s caused quite a stir in the department. Everyone’s been speculating about who wrote it.”“So
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 87: This Prescription Is Too Complex
29 Garden Road was home to a small pharmacy. Despite its modest storefront, the pharmacy’s primary business wasn’t retail. Behind it lay one of the largest storage warehouses for medicinal herbs and semi-processed medicines in Nova City, owned by the Cooper family.Though the prescription Joseph had given her didn’t contain any rare or expensive herbs, it did list a large number of ingredients. Given the variety, Heidi had decided to come to this particular pharmacy to fill the prescription.However, as she approached the entrance, she noticed a “Closed” sign hanging on the door.“Excuse me, miss, all our pharmacists are unavailable today. If you need medication or herbs, you might want to try another pharmacy or come back another day,” called a young man’s voice from inside the shop as Heidi pushed the door open, ignoring the sign.“Is that so? Funny, I didn’t hear anything about 29 Garden Road being closed when I checked with my family,” Heidi said, her eyes scanning the room.The y
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 88: A Thoughtful Prescription
“Because the ratios were lost, I can’t be sure whether the measurements on this prescription are correct,” Mr. Barrett explained, clearly intrigued.“Well, my doctor friend gave it to me, so I’m sure it’s trustworthy, right?” Heidi blinked, a bit uncertain.“I can tell from reading this prescription that the person who wrote it really cares about you. He must be someone you trust deeply, someone very close to you,” Old Mr. Barrett said, smiling as he glanced at the paper again.“Huh? How can you tell that?” Heidi asked, her curiosity piqued.“This prescription will brew into a slightly bitter decoction, but not unbearably so. However, the person who wrote it added a large number of auxiliary ingredients to improve the taste.”“Following this prescription, the medicine will taste sweet, with a pleasant fragrance. Not only will it regulate your body, but it will also aid digestion and soothe the stomach.”“Whoever wrote this clearly knows your palate well. I’m guessing you can’t stand b
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 89: The Welcome Meeting
“I wonder which lucky man will end up with someone as wealthy, beautiful, and kind as Miss Heidi,” the shop assistant said with a wistful sigh.“Well, it certainly won’t be you, so you can stop dreaming,” Mr. Barrett teased, unable to resist a good-natured jab. “Didn’t you see how she looked just now? It was written all over her face that her heart belongs to someone already.”The shop assistant sighed dramatically. “Ah, Mr. Barrett, you should get back to your work. I’ll manage here by myself,” he said, his tone filled with a playful sense of defeat.Chuckling, Mr. Barrett shook his head and headed back to the storage area, leaving the young assistant to his daydreams at the front desk.Meanwhile, after nearly two hours of paperwork and running around, Joseph and Brady Rogers had finally completed Joseph’s onboarding process. With only a few minutes left before 4:30, they were now on their way to the conference room.“That was close, Mr. Wilson. We almost didn’t finish everything bef
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 90: Head to Head
“Mr. Wilson, over here, please. This is Professor Patricia Roberts, one of our deputy heads,” Brady said, guiding Joseph to the front and introducing him.“Professor Roberts, this is Mr. Joseph Wilson, our newest faculty member,” Brady continued.Professor Roberts was an elderly woman in her sixties or seventies, slightly plump but dressed elegantly. She had a warm and approachable demeanor, and when she saw Joseph, she stood up and extended her hand.“Mr. Wilson, it’s a pleasure. The principal has already told me about you. You’re quite impressive for someone so young—you might be the youngest professor in the history of our university. Welcome,” she said with a kind smile.“Thank you, Professor Roberts. It’s an honor to meet you,” Joseph replied with a polite smile, shaking her hand.“You’ve already met Professor Abel Jimenez,” Brady added, introducing the other deputy head.“Welcome again, young man,” Jimenez said warmly as he stood up and gave Joseph a firm handshake, grinning fro
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 91: Joseph Is Related to the Principal
“Dr. Martin, why don’t you introduce yourself?” Myers said, his energy palpable as he spoke.Charles Martin rose from his seat, briefly glancing in Joseph’s direction before addressing the room.“Hello, everyone. I’m Charles Martin. It’s an honor to be here, and I look forward to working with all of you,” Martin said, his tone polite and composed.As he finished speaking, applause broke out—but only from one side of the room. Joseph instinctively started to clap but quickly noticed that no one around him was joining in. The applause was coming exclusively from the Modern Medicine faculty. His side—the Traditional Chinese Medicine faculty—remained silent.Feeling awkward, Joseph stopped clapping and glanced around, his expression puzzled.“Mr. Wilson, a little tip—this side of the room is for the Traditional Chinese Medicine faculty, while the other side is for the Modern Medicine folks. We don’t usually get involved in their affairs, and they wouldn’t appreciate our applause anyway,”
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 92: What You Can't Cure, I Can
Geoffrey Harris’s booming voice silenced the room. He had been in academia for decades and had served as principal at various institutions. Most universities’ medical schools operated in harmony, but Nova University’s medical departments seemed to thrive on conflict, with arguments escalating into physical altercations at times. It was a situation so absurd that it was hard to believe this was the highest medical institution in the empire. Once the room settled, Geoffrey Harris looked around. His authority commanded respect, and the professors and lecturers quieted down. "Mr. Harris, I have a question," Lincoln Myers said, his expression still stormy. "Go ahead," Geoffrey Harris replied casually. "This Joseph—are you sure he’s not your relative?" Lincoln pressed, his skepticism unabated. Joseph’s youth made it impossible for him to believe in the young man’s qualifications. "Listen to him! He’s still doubting you, Mr. Harris. He’s questioning your integrity!" Leonard Sanchez chi
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"Even from a short distance, you can catch a whiff of a strange, foul mixture of odors. It’s obvious this man is addicted to debauchery, steeped in nightlife excess. He’s riddled with various venereal diseases—he's utterly filthy.""So, it's best to stay as far away from people like him as possible. Many diseases are contagious," Joseph said with a faint smile."My grandfather once took me to dinner with his father, and he was there too. Was I in danger back then?" Alice asked, a flicker of fear crossing her face."It's not that serious. Most diseases of that nature require intimate contact to spread. A shared meal isn't enough. You’re perfectly healthy—there’s nothing to worry about.""But keeping your distance is still wise," Joseph added reassuringly."Phew, that's a relief," Alice exhaled deeply."Joseph, by what you’re saying, Raymond Kim doesn't have long to live," Alice said, half-joking but with a trace of genuine concern."Not necessarily that he'll die soon, but he’l
Chapter 359
Even before the final bell, Joseph was already sitting in his car, waiting patiently for Alice. He sat quietly, glancing idly into the left rearview mirror—only to spot a few familiar figures reflected within.Seeing the situation, Joseph reached out and adjusted the rearview mirror, giving himself a clearer view of the people behind the car. At that moment, on the balcony of the First Teaching Building, a few students stood, their gazes cold and sharp, fixed on Joseph’s car.Joseph recognized them all. Leading the group was Raymond Kim, flanked by his ever-present sidekick—someone named Jonathan, if he recalled correctly. Another figure was Scrappy, a non-student who Joseph had once taught a painful lesson. University campuses were generally open spaces; unless someone behaved outrageously, outsiders wouldn't be barred entry.What surprised Joseph was the presence of Griffin Bailey, who had relentlessly pursued Heidi before. Yet, thinking it through, it made sense—both Griffin'
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"What do you mean 'looks like'? That's clearly Mr. Wilson—my former brother-in-law, mind you!" After watching for a while, Heidi spoke with absolute certainty."Are you really that sure, Heidi?" A short-haired girl glanced at her, skeptical."Of course I am! I lived under the same roof with him for three years. I can recognize his speech patterns, his every little habit and gesture without even thinking. Even if there are many things about him that I don't fully understand, I'm too familiar with who he is. I can even recognize his scent the moment he gets close.""So yeah, I'm a hundred percent sure—that's my brother-in-law. Well... ex-brother-in-law," Heidi declared, her tone firm."Geez! Honestly, it sounds like those three years, Wilson wasn't married to your sister at all, but to you," Daphne teased, a strange feeling rising in her heart. The intimacy between Heidi and Joseph, the depth of her understanding of him, seemed almost excessive—far beyond what normal relatives or ev
Chapter 357
"Hello? Uncle Mason? What’s the matter?"Joseph answered the call, taking the initiative to speak first."My dear future son-in-law, are you alone right now?"Mason Morgan’s voice came through the line, sounding a little secretive."Uh, yeah. I’m the only one in the office at the moment. Everyone else is off—some are teaching, some are in the lab, and others are running errands."Joseph glanced around before replying."Good, that’s perfect. I’ve got a rather private question for you."Mason sounded visibly relieved."Sure, Uncle Mason. Ask whatever you want."Joseph blinked in surprise, but responded casually."Remember how you said my body would recover most of its function within three days?"Mason began cautiously."I did say something to that effect, yes."Joseph nodded, recalling the conversation."You definitely said it. So I want to ask—were you being serious?"Mason pressed."Of course I was serious. If it comes out of my mouth, it’s the truth. I don’t make empty promises.""B
Chapter 356
"Mr. Wilson, about that request you made earlier—to compile my wife's medical records—I stayed up last night and got it all done."Brady Rogers cleared his throat, his tone unusually eager."Oh? That fast? Where are the documents? Let me take a look."Joseph was a bit surprised—he hadn’t expected Rogers to be so efficient."Right here.""Please have a look, Mr. Wilson."As he spoke, Brady lifted a thick stack of folders from beneath his desk."Just leave it on my table. I’ll go through it and let you know."Joseph glanced at the pile of medical records and CT scans. Even skimming it would take considerable time."Much appreciated, Mr. Wilson."Brady placed the documents in front of Joseph but didn’t make any move to leave."Professor Rogers, you don't have to wait here. Go ahead with your work—no need to tire yourself out."Joseph noticed him standing stiffly in front of his desk and tried to persuade him."It’s alright, Mr. Wilson. I’d rather wait. I’m... quite anxious, honestly."Br
Chapter 355
Under the comment posted by the user with the James profile picture, a flood of inquisitive netizens gathered, all eager to uncover the identity of the man whose piano performance had touched their hearts so deeply.After keeping everyone in suspense long enough, the user finally revealed the answer. "I’m a student at Nova University. This gentleman is our teacher—Mr. Joseph Wilson. At least, I’m fairly certain it’s him." "Whoa, no wonder! Turns out he’s a big shot from Nova University’s Music Department. That explains the brilliance. He made Butterfly Lovers sound like a divine symphony. 'Today I heard him speak through the pipa, and it felt like celestial music piercing the soul.'" "Actually, just to clarify, Mr. Joseph isn't from the Music Department. He’s the youngest faculty member in the Traditional Medicine Department—just joined less than a month ago," James replied again. "I’m also a student at Nova University. The person in the video does resemble Mr. Wilson, but not ent
Chapter 354
"He didn’t say much—just asked me to remind you. Said it’s something important, and that you should come alone," Heidi continued."Alright then. It's getting late, and I’ve got an early class tomorrow. I should get some rest," Joseph replied."Okay, sleep well. Good night, brother-in-law," Heidi said sweetly.After exchanging goodnights, they both hung up.---The next morning, Joseph and Alice arrived at the university early.Joseph didn’t even stop by his office—he went straight to the classroom.By the time he finished teaching and returned to the office, Mason Alvarez, Felix Baker, and Brady Rogers were already there.Mason was busy working, while Felix and Brady were huddled together, whispering and seemingly engrossed in some intriguing discovery.They didn’t even notice when Joseph walked in."Mr. Wilson, I came in early today and still didn’t see you. Didn’t you have a morning class?" Mason was the first to speak."Exactly. I went straight to the classroom and skipped the offi
Chapter 353
"I'm a doctor. Of course I know what it is," Joseph replied, clearly exasperated."As long as you know. Mr. Wilson, don’t you think I’m being especially considerate?" Mason sounded rather smug."Considerate? You’re the one who's been corrupting Alice," Joseph retorted."Corrupting her? Come on, she’s an adult. Do you really think she needs me to teach her this stuff?""I simply did what neither of you had the nerve to do. I know you’re both too shy to take the first step, so I gave you a little nudge.""Alice is a good girl. You're not planning on getting wild without protection, are you?"Mason's voice carried a sly undertone."Professor Alvarez, I’m not some irresponsible guy. You think I'd cross the line like that? I haven’t even touched her."Joseph tried to defend himself."Exactly, you haven't touched her—that is crossing the line. Not touching her is one kind of reckless. Touching her without protection is another. Know what I mean?"Mason looked like a seasoned veteran in such
Chapter 352
"What is it? Why do I have to go to your room to see it?"Joseph raised a brow, intrigued."Just go take a shower first, alright? You’ll see."She urged him again, her tone playful."...Alright then."Joseph found it odd but didn’t press. He turned and made his way to his room.Back in his room, Joseph quickly gathered his change of clothes and headed into the bathroom.Outside, Alice was still happily munching away at her late-night feast.Joseph was still curious about what Alice wanted to show him, but figured he might as well shower first.By the time he came out, towel-drying his hair, Alice had just about finished eating."So, what was that thing you wanted to show me?" Joseph asked casually."Carry me to my room first, and I’ll show you." Alice spread her arms toward him expectantly.Joseph could only sigh and walk over.The moment he was close, Alice wrapped her arms tightly around his neck and locked her legs around his waist like a koala, clinging to him with no intention
