Personality V: I will save everything

"Then again, Uncle Jose Badem, you can't always stay like this, can you?" Carl frowned, his eyes fell on the empty left sleeve of Jose Badem.

Since the last time Jose Badem's prosthesis was damaged and there was no replacement available, he has been using an iron hook to replace his lost left hand. Although this looks quite cool, it is actually very inconvenient to use.

Faced with Carl's questioning, Jose Badem shook his head helplessly: "I don't want to do this either, Carl, but there is really no other way!" In fact, Jose Badem has tried to find others to repair the prosthetic limbs that were dismantled and destroyed by naughty children.

However, things went against his wishes. This morning, when Jose Badem happily installed the newly repaired prosthesis on his broken arm, with just a slight movement of picking up a glass of water, the prosthesis slipped straight off his arm without any warning.

But to be honest, Jose Baden couldn't stand using the cold and hard iron hook as a prosthesis. Just like today at noon, when he finished processing the documents at hand, he instinctively wanted to rub his sore eyes... but it almost caused a disaster - he almost poked his own eyeballs blind! (full of black lines on his face)

"Oh, I really envy Joke and Valletta..." As people who need to rely on prosthetic limbs to live, they do not have similar problems. The prosthetic limbs they are equipped with are sturdy and durable, and there are a large number of spare parts for replacement, and there is no need for frequent debugging.

However, everything in the world has two sides, and advantages are naturally accompanied by disadvantages. Jose Baden knows very well that if it were someone with Lucas's personality, he would probably want to come up with some new tricks for his prosthesis every day.

However, if the current situation continues, it will definitely not be a long-term solution! Let alone considering the impact of the loss of an arm on personal appearance, from a practical perspective, how can one cope with the various difficulties and obstacles caused by the complicated and heavy affairs of daily life with only one right hand?

There is no doubt that this made Jose Badem feel under pressure as heavy as a mountain pressing down on his eggs.

You know, at least he can't rashly devote himself to the sailing career with only one arm. After all, this is really a fantasy. Whether it is climbing the towering mast, manipulating the rudder to control the direction, or pulling the huge and heavy sails, all these tasks can only be successfully completed with the help of the power of both hands!

"(After a deep sigh, he let out a long sigh)~~" Jose Badem felt that everything in front of him was dark, as if the whole world had lost its color, and his heart was filled with endless despair and pain. He stared blankly into the distance, his eyes empty and lifeless, as if he had no hope for the future.

Carl, who was standing by, saw Jose Badem so dejected and lifeless, and couldn't help but feel a strong sense of pity in his heart. He couldn't bear to see his beloved uncle become like this, so he decided to step forward and try to help him out of the predicament.

"Uncle Jose Baden, don't be discouraged. I have a solution that might work." Carl said as he carefully took out a pocket watch from his pocket and gently placed it on the table. This pocket watch exudes a unique charm, and its exquisite craftsmanship is amazing. It cleverly combines mechanical watches with electricity, and greatly reduces the error of the watch through electromagnetic fluctuations, so that the watch can maintain accuracy without frequent time adjustments.

"Maybe we can find the watchmaker who made this pocket watch and ask him to help repair your prosthesis." Carl said expectantly. In his opinion, the craftsman who could make such a precise watch must have special skills. If he could help, it might be possible to repair Uncle Jose Badem's severely damaged prosthesis.

However, in the face of Carl's suggestion, Jose Baden disagreed: "I don't think this is a wise move."

The speaker's tone was firm and somewhat questioning. After all, asking a watchmaker to deal with a complex and special item like a prosthesis is as ridiculous as asking a plumber to repair a ship. The two are completely unrelated! How could there be any connection? !

But this is indeed a last resort. We should try it out as it is possible. We can't let Jose Badem's left cuff remain empty forever.

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"I've emphasized this to you countless times! There is no room for negotiation on this matter! It's just a few short years, don't you even have this little patience?!" Mark Reznik roared angrily, and at the same time ruthlessly drove out those who came to negotiate.

In fact, Mark Reznik didn't want to be so rude in his heart, but he couldn't stand it when facing these stubborn people. After all, he had explained to them repeatedly that when Tracy came of age, she would decide whether to sell the technology.

However, those who covet this technology are obviously unwilling to wait. For them, every minute of delay means missing a minute of opportunity to make huge profits. The temptation of money makes them anxious and completely disregards the feelings of others.

But Mark Reznik was firm in his stance and would not waver. This was not only about his daughter's hard work, but also about the respect and trust a father should have for his children. Even as a father, he had no right to make decisions for Tracy without authorization. On this issue, Mark Reznik always adhered to the bottom line and would not give in.

Mark Reznik was just trying to calm himself down. He didn't want to enter his daughter's workshop with an angry face.

But the opposite happened......

"Knock knock knock........." (Knock on the door)

I just chased those guys away, why are they here again?!

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“Are you sure there is someone in this watch shop?” Jose Badem sat upright in the gorgeously decorated and beautifully carved carriage, squinting his eyes slightly, looking closely at the slightly old but still charming watch shop not far ahead.

As a distinguished count, Jose Badem naturally couldn't walk here on foot, let alone knock on the door in person. Therefore, the task of knocking on the door fell on the well-trained and elegant butler who traveled with him.

"I don't know. When I passed by a few days ago, the door was clearly open." Carl, who was sitting in the car, also looked puzzled. He really couldn't figure out what was going on. Just a few days ago, this place was still open as usual, warmly welcoming every customer.

However..............

If the shop was empty at the moment, it would be just what Jose Baden wanted. After all, if a great count went to an ordinary watch shop to repair his prosthesis, not to mention what others would think, even Jose Baden himself would probably find it ridiculous.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and even a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Carl: Stare.............. (﹁“﹁)

Uncle Jose Badem is really something. He acts like someone else’s prosthesis is broken. Isn’t he worried himself?

Jose Badem was certainly worried, but he was more worried about losing face.

Just when Jose Badem decided to leave,

suddenly!

"I've told you several times! Why did you just...Oh! I'm so sorry sir, I didn't mean it."

Mark Reznik thought that the group of guys just now had not given up yet, so their tone must be not very good, but when he opened the door and saw a man dressed as a butler standing at the door, and there was a carriage behind him, he immediately realized that these were just ordinary customers who wanted to come.

Fortunately, Jose Baden's butler was also a man who had seen big scenes. He said calmly, "Sir, my master wants to talk to you alone about something. Before that, I want to confirm with you that you are indeed very proficient in mechanical structure, right?"

"Uh...well...yes, that's right." Hearing the other party say this, Mark Reznik thought that this was another person who coveted his daughter's skills, but then he changed his mind and realized that if this was really the case, the other party would only send his men to negotiate with him instead of coming in person.

I guess the butler's master in the carriage encountered some mechanical problems, so he wanted to confirm it.

Well, if that’s the case, then they are also guests, so please come in.

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Well.........

Although Mark Reznik was mentally prepared, he only thought that the nobleman in front of him would take out a sophisticated and expensive clock, but he never thought that the other party would directly take out a prosthetic limb for him to repair.

And just now when the noble took out this prosthetic limb, Mark Reznik's first reaction was to run away.

But this cannot be blamed on him, because since they entered the door, the nobleman and his butler have been doing very strange things. First, he asked Mark Reznik to hang up a sign of suspended business.

Then he drew the curtains on all the windows in the watch shop and only lit candles for lighting.

Moreover, the nobleman was indeed a little different and incredible. He wore a mysterious mask that completely concealed his face, as if to hide himself from the world; he also wore a large cloak that tightly covered him from head to toe, making it difficult to see his true face.

Such a strange outfit, coupled with the dim light atmosphere at that time, made Mark Leznik have an illusion for a moment, and he almost mistakenly thought that the other party took out a real severed arm!

However, after his emotions gradually calmed down and his mind regained peace, Mark Reznik began to think carefully, and then he realized that all the strange behaviors of this nobleman and his butler actually had their reasons.

After all, as a nobleman, he would choose to remain silent about such a sensitive and controversial matter. Therefore, it seems natural to wear a mask that covers the whole face to hide his true appearance and a cloak that covers his empty sleeves.

As for hanging up the "Temporarily Closed" sign and closing all the curtains, it must be for the same purpose.

But even though all the misunderstandings were cleared up...

Mark Reznik was not sure whether he should take the order. Nobles like him were usually very generous, and since it was such a private matter, they would definitely give more money as hush money.

But the more money he made, the bigger the problems. Mark Reznik could fix things like watches with his eyes closed, but how could he fix something as delicate as a prosthetic limb?!

The butler seemed to understand Mark Reznik's worries and doubts. He smiled and said calmly, "Don't worry, sir. If you can successfully repair this prosthesis, it would be great. Even if you fail in the end, we will never hold a grudge against you."

As the butler said, José Badem was not a narrow-minded or penny-pinching person. Moreover, he knew very well that it was difficult to ask a watchmaker to repair a prosthesis.

"In this case..." Mark Reznik thought for a moment and proposed a relatively safe and comprehensive solution, "Perhaps you can temporarily give your prosthesis to me for safekeeping. I will give you a definite reply in a month. During this period, I will do my best to find ways to repair it."

"That's great!" The butler responded without hesitation, and readily paid Mark Reznik half of the repair costs in advance. Regardless of the final result, this half of the repair costs would belong to this dedicated craftsman.