Reborn in America: Starting as a California Resident

"Charlie?"

When Henry saw the figure approaching, his gaze was first drawn to the boy following behind the woman.

His name is Charlie Brown, and he is the eldest son of Jerry Brown, the current governor of California.

He is only fourteen years old this year, just starting eighth grade, and belongs to the same group of wealthy and influential families in California as Henry and others.

However, due to the age difference between them, Henry rarely had contact with Charlie.

Now, this young master, who should be shining brightly, is willing to play the role of a mere girl's foil.

"Hello, Ms. Rachel Mellon."

Jerry and Bruce noticed Henry's confusion and immediately greeted the girl politely, subtly revealing her identity to Henry.

Upon hearing the other person's surname, Henry immediately understood, and an elegant smile appeared on his face. He gently shook Rachel's hand and said politely, "Miss Mellon, it's a pleasure to meet you."

What a pleasant surprise! I met my new classmates from Montevideo High School here.

These two are my friends, Jerry Price and Bruce Reagan.

"Oh, of course I know Mr. Price and Mr. Reagan."

"It's a pleasure to meet you all. I'm Rachel Mellon."

Rachel Mellon, although a year younger than Henry and others, was remarkably tall and well-proportioned.

Even in simple everyday attire, her innate noble air is undeniable.

Standing there is like a ray of sunshine in winter, warm but not dazzling.

Her long, smooth, dark golden hair fell naturally over her shoulders, swaying gently with her movements.

Exquisite features, a straight nose, and bright blue eyes that seem to see right through you, yet retain a youthful innocence and curiosity: "I just transferred to Montiveta Secondary School, and I heard this bespoke shop has excellent craftsmanship, so I came here to experience it."

"Ha ha!

It turned out to be the case.

Montivita Secondary School is indeed an excellent choice, and I believe it will fill your high school life with wonderful memories.

"Thank you for your blessing, Henry."

Please allow me to address you this way.

I also hope to adapt to this new environment as soon as possible.

Rachel responded with a smile, her eyes sparkling with anticipation and hope for the future.

She then turned to Charlie beside her and introduced him to Henry: "This is Charlie Brown. You both grew up in California, so you must know each other quite well!"

Charlie nodded and followed Rachel. He was calm and composed, and although his voice still had a touch of boyish naiveté, his tone was quite steady, clearly indicating that he had received a good family education.

"Henry, Jerry, Bruce, long time no see."

Miss Rachel has a keen eye for fashion, and I came along to learn from her.

The three already knew each other. After a casual handshake, Charlie returned to Rachel's side.

This action made Henry realize that Charlie's presence here with Rachel was no accident, but a carefully planned social event.

It is said that Charlie's father had been working to become the Democratic presidential nominee since 1976.

However, due to various factors, the previous efforts ultimately ended in failure.

Although there is still some time before the 1980 Democratic presidential nomination, the Brown family has clearly begun to make plans!

This is an attempt to gain external support and secure a more advantageous position in the future election!

Henry's gaze involuntarily fell on Rachel again. The new junior was wearing a simple beige knit sweater, paired with slim-fit jeans and white sneakers. The overall look seemed casual, yet it was undeniably elegant.

Her fair skin radiated a healthy glow, and she remained composed in front of Henry and the others, her smile perfectly balanced—neither overly cold nor lacking in elegance.

Henry nodded politely and replied, "Charlie, it has indeed been a while."

It seems you have the potential to become a fashionista.

Miss Rachel must have had a significant influence on you, right?

Discussing fashion with Ms. Mellon would certainly be a valuable learning experience.

"Indeed, Henry."

Charlie didn't seem to fully grasp the deeper meaning of Henry's words, and just smiled shyly: "Miss Rachel taught me a lot, not just about clothing."

As these words fell silent, a brief and quiet silence descended upon the room.

Other customers and staff in the store also turned their attention to them, all with a mixture of curiosity and scrutiny.

"In that case, Charlie and Miss Rachel, since you've come here specifically to study clothing, we won't bother you any longer."

Looking forward to seeing you again.

Henry nodded slightly to the two of them, signaling the end of their brief conversation.

Jerry and Bruce echoed their sentiments, politely bidding farewell to Rachel and Charlie.

However, just as they were about to turn and leave, Rachel suddenly turned back to look at Henry, a strange look flashing in her eyes: "Wait, Henry."

"I've heard that you have unique insights into fashion. Would you be willing to give us some guidance?"

After all, having more people's opinions might spark some new ideas.

Henry paused for a moment after hearing this, then turned around and gave a humble smile: "It is a great honor to receive Miss Mellon's approval."

Unfortunately, my understanding of fashion is still in its early stages, so I'm afraid I can't offer any valuable insights.

I won't embarrass myself by showing off here.

"All right!"

Rachel was annoyed by Henry's repeated refusals, but her good manners, inherited from her own family, allowed her to suppress her anger.

He nodded politely to show his understanding: "If Henry really finds it inconvenient, then we respect your choice."

However, I still hope to have the opportunity to hear your opinion in the future.

Charlie observed all of this from the sidelines, a subtle emotion stirring within him, but he quickly composed himself and turned to Henry, saying, "Henry, I hope we'll have more opportunities to collaborate in the future."

Henry returned the smile politely: "Of course, Charlie, I look forward to it as well."

However, I still have some things to take care of.

Henry gave Jerry and Bruce a meaningful look, and the three of them said goodbye to Rachel and Charlie together.

Once they were completely away from the shop, Jerry and Bruce finally spoke up, expressing their bewilderment at Henry's behavior.

Although their environment is complex and each social interaction may have different purposes and intentions, it doesn't mean they have to be so resolute on the first meeting, does it?

Bruce couldn't help but ask, "Henry, why are you so wary of Rachel Mellon?"

"Do you two have some kind of grudge?"

"It's not that there's any grudge, it's just that my intuition tells me I should be careful."

Henry chuckled softly, stopped walking, and glanced across the bustling street: "And I have a feeling we'll run into each other again soon..."