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The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 97: A Boundless Desire to Share
"No, it’s nothing like that," Joseph replied hastily, forcing a smile. "I just didn’t expect this. I… happen to know Fiona." "Oh? What a coincidence," Leonard remarked, his curiosity piqued. "It’s a shame, though—Fiona is already married. Otherwise, Mr. Wilson, she might have made an ideal match for you. She’s hardworking, intelligent, beautiful, and comes from a good family. Truly a remarkable young lady." "She’s divorced now," Joseph said with an awkward chuckle. "Ah, I see. Well, that changes things. Still, for many men, the idea of a second marriage can be… difficult to accept," Leonard mused thoughtfully. "Old Mr. Sanchez, didn’t the principal mention anything about my background? Or have you not reviewed my file?" Joseph asked suddenly. Leonard seemed puzzled for a moment before shaking his head. "Your file? The principal personally recommended you, so I never had access to it. And we’ve only just met—why would I go out of my way to ask him about your personal life?" "Why?
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 98: The Dead Fish Strikes Back
“If I’d had the chance, I would’ve humiliated him properly on your behalf, Dr. Myers,” Charles added, his words dripping with contempt.“Work is work, and personal matters are personal,” Lincoln replied calmly. “I questioned him because of work-related issues. Yes, his comment about my baldness infuriated me, but to retaliate by attacking his personal life? That feels beneath me. No matter what, I am a senior professional. There should always be a line I don’t cross.”Pausing, Lincoln stroked his shiny bald head and continued. “Take my rivalry with Leonard Sanchez, for example. We’ve been at odds for years, yet I’ve never resorted to underhanded tactics to sabotage him.“Conflict is conflict, competition is competition, but there must always be boundaries. A person must have principles,” he said firmly.“Dr. Myers, you truly are a man of integrity—unlike certain others,” Charles remarked, feigning admiration.“Yes, Joseph is young, and it’s normal to question him. But any investigatio
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 99: Cooking Lessons
“So the turkey really isn’t cooked?” Alice said, staring wide-eyed at her creation, as if she couldn’t believe it.“If there’s blood seeping out, it’s not done. Steak can be served rare, medium, or well-done, but with chicken or turkey, it’s either fully cooked or raw. There’s no in-between,” Joseph explained carefully.“Oh… I see,” Alice replied, nodding solemnly. It seemed cooking wasn’t as simple as she had imagined.“Joseph, will you teach me how to cook?” she asked suddenly, her eyes lighting up with determination.“Of course, as long as you’re willing to learn,” Joseph replied with a chuckle.“Of course, I’m willing!” Alice said, nodding eagerly like a little chick pecking at grains.“Alright then, I’ll teach you. You can watch me for now. But if you ever feel like giving up, that’s fine too. After all, with so many chefs in your household, there’s hardly a need for you to cook yourself,” Joseph teased.“What do you mean, my household? From now on, my home is your home too. You
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 100: Alice’s Enthusiastic Feeding
“Just chopping vegetables?” Alice tilted her head, puzzled. “What else?” Joseph replied, giving her a pointed look. “Chopping is so simple. I think I’ve already got the hang of it. Can’t I learn something else?” Alice blinked her large, bright eyes, gazing at Joseph’s sharp features with an innocent expression. “Who told you chopping is simple? Here in Elysia, cuisine is an art. What you’re calling chopping is known to professional chefs as knife skills,” Joseph explained seriously. “What you practiced today was just the basics. To truly master it, even with your quick learning, you’d need several days.” “There’s that much to it?” Alice’s eyes widened, her curiosity piqued. “It’s getting late. Let’s stop here for today. I’ll take care of dinner tonight,” Joseph said as he busied himself in the kitchen. “Alright, I’ll listen to you,” Alice replied sweetly, her tone obedient and soft. “Joseph, would you like some grapes? I’ll wash some for you,” Alice suddenly offered, her eyes l
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 101: Medicine for a Woman’s Ailments
“I don’t believe him,” Fiona said casually.Her response didn’t come as a surprise to Heidi, but it still made her heart sink slightly when she heard it.“You don’t believe him, but I do,” Heidi replied, her voice tinged with disappointment.“But what you believe doesn’t matter. What matters is what I believe. And I won’t let him see Grandpa—no matter what the reason,” Fiona said firmly, her gaze fixed on Heidi.“Sis, I heard Joseph gave an excellent lecture at the university today. Doesn’t that prove he’s truly talented? Maybe he really can wake Grandpa,” Heidi pleaded.“There are plenty of people who are good at giving lectures. Do you think the Cooper family lacks money? Every doctor we’ve hired for Grandpa has been a top-tier specialist. If even they can’t help him, what makes Joseph think he can?” Fiona’s tone was resolute and unyielding.“You!” Heidi opened her mouth to retort but found herself at a loss for words.“Do you have anything else to say?” Fiona asked, her voice calm
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 102: Even Capitalists Would Cry
“Well, wasn’t it his job to cook for us and take care of us?” Maria Long said defensively, though her tone betrayed a hint of guilt.“He’s gone now. That food was made for me, not for you. What gave you the right to take it without asking me?” Heidi snapped, her anger barely contained.“Enough. Can we not argue about this? Ever since Joseph left, we haven’t had a single decent meal in this house,” Stephen Cooper said, trying to sound reasonable. “You can’t blame your mom and me. The food we make ourselves is so bad it’s barely edible. What, were we supposed to starve?”“You’re the ones who drove him away, so if anyone’s starving, it should be you! How can you even say something so shameless? I’m honestly amazed at you!” Heidi said, her voice trembling with anger and frustration.Maria Long coughed awkwardly, unable to meet Heidi’s gaze.“Maria, this can’t go on. Didn’t we say we’d hire a housekeeper? Let’s stop being so picky and just find someone already,” Stephen Cooper said with a
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 103: Leaving Was the Right Choice
“I suddenly think him leaving was the best decision he ever made. If I were him, I wouldn’t have stayed another moment in this house,” Heidi added, her emotions surging as memories of Joseph’s years in their family flashed through her mind. It was hard to imagine how he had endured all those years in a house devoid of warmth. The only person who had ever spoken to him kindly was herself. “I was just discussing it with you. Did you really have to say all that to your mother?” Maria Long muttered, her expression awkward as she rubbed her hands together. “I don’t want to discuss anything with you. He’s never coming back here. Even if he wanted to, I wouldn’t let him,” Heidi said firmly, her tone brooking no argument. “Alright, fine. How about we raise the salary to $3,500? Three thousand five hundred dollars a month. You’re close to him—why don’t you talk to him for me?” Maria Long pleaded, still unwilling to give up. “I don’t want to hear it. Please, don’t talk to me about this. Ju
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 104: I Can Take on Twenty
"That’s great. Can you take a photo of it and send it to me now? Or, if you’re not in a rush, just bring it to me tomorrow." Joseph smiled faintly, relieved by the unexpected turn of events."If you’re not in a hurry, I’ll bring it to you tomorrow," Heidi replied, her tone suddenly mischievous. "But…I have a condition.""A condition?" Joseph raised an eyebrow, his curiosity piqued."I want you to make me breakfast tomorrow morning. I’ve got an early class, and if I don’t get a proper breakfast from you, forget about getting that divorce certificate from me," Heidi teased, her eyes sparkling with mischief.Joseph sighed, visibly exasperated. "Fine, I’ll make you breakfast. I’ll come over early tomorrow. Just wait for my call.""Hehe, deal!" Heidi grinned triumphantly, clearly pleased with herself."By the way, Brother-in-law, Mom really drove me up the wall earlier." Her tone shifted abruptly, a trace of grievance creeping into her voice. It was almost as if she were on the verge of te
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Chapter 184
“Professor Wilson may have a sharp tongue, but when it comes to his ethics as a doctor, he’s reliable. If he’s been paid, no matter how much he might tease you, he’ll take the work seriously and make sure to resolve your issues,” Lincoln commented, his tone neutral but laced with a hint of approval.Hearing this, Charles clenched his teeth in silent frustration.“Ethics?” he sneered internally. “That bastard has no ethics. He’s nothing but a conniving scoundrel!”Before returning to the country, Charles had fantasized about humiliating Joseph, putting him in his place. But now, he realized the man was no pushover—far from it. The thought only made him angrier.“Director Myers, was there something you needed from me?” Charles asked hurriedly, eager to change the subject before his blood pressure spiked further.“Not much, just a heads-up. The investigation into Joseph has already begun.”“The university has organized a team of deputy directors from both the modern medicine and traditio
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Chapter 183
“Alright, alright, I’ll stop teasing. Let’s get serious. When it comes to cooking, Professor Martin, you’ll never be able to surpass me—not in this lifetime,” Joseph declared, his tone deliberately nonchalant.“The Cooper family used to think I was useless, good only for cooking. But now? They’ve got someone who can’t even manage that. Tell me, do you think Maria Long and Stephen Cooper might see you as even more incompetent than me?”Joseph’s words were subtle, yet each one struck precisely at Charles’ sore spots.“What exactly are you trying to say, Joseph?” Charles asked, his chest heaving with anger. It wasn’t even mid-morning yet, and Joseph had already managed to ruin his day with this barrage of verbal jabs.“Fine, I’ll get to the point. I heard you’re planning to treat Old Mr. Cooper?” Joseph said, his tone suddenly serious, though still carrying a hint of provocation.“How do you know about that?” Charles asked, narrowing his eyes.“Heidi told me. She doesn’t trust you. She’s
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Chapter 182
“Oh, my, Professor Wilson, your dedication is truly admirable! If Martin knew how much you cared, he’d probably be moved to tears,” Baker remarked, genuinely impressed.“You flatter me. As the saying goes, ‘No distinction in teaching, boundless compassion.’ As educators, we should care not only for our students but also for our colleagues. Knowing that he’s in pain makes me deeply uncomfortable. Late at night, I—” Joseph paused, seemingly searching for the right words.“Late at night, you… what? Cried under your blanket?” Baker interjected, half-joking.“Yes, exactly. I cried my heart out every night, thinking about his suffering,” Joseph replied with a straight face, playing along. There was no way he’d admit he’d been laughing under the covers at Martin’s predicament.“Professor Wilson, your compassion knows no bounds!” Baker exclaimed.“You’re too kind, Professor Baker. As I said, ‘No distinction in teaching.’” Joseph smiled politely.“Oh, right—I’m not sure of Charles Martin’s exa
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Chapter 181
Two hours passed—neither too long nor too short—and Joseph finally completed the diagnoses for all the students. As expected, he was surrounded by a throng of students after class, answering questions for over half an hour before he could free himself. Fortunately, he had no other classes scheduled for the day; otherwise, he would surely have fallen behind.Leaving the classroom, Joseph made his way toward his office. The intense two-hour session had left him mentally drained, and his head felt slightly heavy. Stepping out of the elevator, he rubbed his temples in an attempt to ease the tension.But just as he rounded the corner— "Ah!" A sharp, high-pitched scream pierced the air. Joseph collided with a woman carrying a cup of water. The unexpected impact caused the entire contents of the cup to spill onto her chest, soaking a large portion of her blouse."Excuse me! Do you even watch where you’re going?!" the woman exclaimed, her voice carrying a mix of irritation and elegance.
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Chapter 180
"Ha ha ha! Bro, we’re all men here—we get it." "Professor Wilson is too sharp. No need to explain, my friend. We all understand!" "Yeah, yeah, don’t pretend. The professor already knows!" The classroom erupted into hearty laughter again. The young man could only scratch his head awkwardly, his face flushed with embarrassment."Your eyes are sunken, your lips are pale. If you keep this up, your body is going to collapse—and you might be risking your life," Joseph suddenly shifted his tone, his gaze turning serious."Have you ever… fainted during masturbation?" he asked bluntly.The question hit the student like a thunderbolt. He froze, his face a mix of shock and disbelief. "Professor Wilson, you mean… this could actually kill me?""It usually doesn’t lead to death," Joseph replied, his tone calm but piercing, "but there are times when it might feel worse than death.""Picture this: years from now, you’re successful in your career and married to a beautiful wife. But when the time c
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Chapter 179
The students’ chatter grew louder as their admiration for Joseph reached new heights.Joseph, however, seemed oblivious to the commotion. As he carefully completed the prescription, he handed it to the student and said, "In addition to taking this formula as directed, you’ll also need to change a few bad habits.""Professor Wilson, what habits? Tell me, and I’ll change them immediately!" the student replied earnestly, his tone filled with unwavering respect."You don’t eat much meat, do you?" Joseph asked, his tone deliberate and pointed."Professor Wilson, you can tell even that? How did you figure it out?" The thin young man stared at Joseph in shock, his face full of disbelief.The surrounding students were equally stunned. How could Joseph deduce someone’s dietary habits just by observing them? They exchanged curious glances, their admiration for him growing by the second."And if I’m not mistaken," Joseph continued, maintaining his air of mystery, "this morning, you had vegetable
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Chapter 178
"Actually, I didn’t plan on giving a formal lecture today.""For our first session in the Acupuncture and Tuina class for Groups Five and Six, I intend to diagnose every one of you."Joseph’s gaze swept across the classroom as he continued, "In my opinion, everyone here is sick."His words landed like a thunderclap, leaving the students visibly stunned. What did he just say? "Everyone here is sick"? Wasn’t that essentially an insult?"Of course, saying you’re sick isn’t meant as an insult," Joseph clarified with a faint smile."What I mean is that traditional Chinese medicine is a discipline that emphasizes systemic, preventive, and curative approaches.""By systemic, I mean that learning TCM isn’t about mastering one isolated subject. The various branches of TCM are interconnected, forming a comprehensive system. Preventive means TCM can help maintain the body’s balance and prevent illnesses before they occur. As for curative, it’s self-explanatory—TCM seeks not only to treat symptom
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Chapter 177
"Joseph, I’m so silly. I forgot… I’m still on my period. Ugh… I’m sorry, Joseph!"Reading the message, Joseph exhaled a deep breath. Oddly enough, he felt a wave of relief wash over him."Don’t worry about it. Get some rest. There are some things that shouldn’t happen just yet…" Joseph replied.Alice quickly responded."I know you’re thinking about what’s best for me, but knowing you’re holding back feels even harder for me."Joseph stared at her reply for a moment before responding calmly: "It’s fine. Just rest early. Tomorrow morning, we can go for a run together."Alice sent back another message almost instantly."Okay. I’ll read for a bit and work on some assignments, then go to bed. You should rest early too!"This time, it was a voice message. Joseph listened to it, smiled faintly, and replied with a simple "Good." After that, he didn’t continue the conversation.Sunday passed quietly. Neither Joseph nor Alice went anywhere; they stayed home and enjoyed a peaceful day of rest. I
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Chapter 176
"Ahem, nothing… I wasn’t looking at anything!" Joseph cleared his throat, coughing awkwardly. He forced himself to look away and picked up the glass of water on the table, taking a sip to calm himself."Pfft!"Alice couldn’t help but laugh at Joseph’s flustered expression."What’s so funny?" Joseph asked, clearly uncomfortable."Nothing!" Alice replied, her lips curling into a sly smile."Joseph, my hair’s a bit long. Could you help me dry it?" Alice ran her fingers through her damp hair, making her request with a hint of expectation in her tone."That’s not a big deal. I’m not busy with anything," Joseph replied. He got up, grabbed the hairdryer, and plugged it in. Standing behind Alice, he began drying her hair.However, as he stood behind her, his vantage point made it easier for him to see her cleavage and the soft, creamy curves of her chest.Joseph’s heart raced even faster, and he found it increasingly difficult to stay composed. He had to force himself to look elsewhere, avoid
