American TV series: Starting with exploiting young Sheldon

Mike smiled, saying nothing, yet it seemed he had said everything.

Strictly speaking, "strategy" is also a part of the game.

"I hope we can have another chance to compete." Carter, having guessed the truth, looked relieved, though his tone still carried a hint of resentment.

The inexplicable defeat in this competition is a regret for him.

……

After saying goodbye to Carter, when Mike returned to the bus, Captain Kevin greeted him: "Mike, what did that curly-haired guy say to you? Should I go and teach him a lesson for you?"

Even after winning the championship from his opponent, Kevin was still very unhappy with Carter.

It's conceivable that these two people with such different personalities would become a very interesting pair of bickering lovers if they spent a lot of time together.

“Carter seems like a good guy. You should get to know him better; maybe you two can become friends,” Mike said, changing the subject based on his guess.

“There’s absolutely no way that’s possible!” Kevin exclaimed, as if he’d been stepped on.

However, he didn't mention causing trouble for the other party again.

"Alright, kids, it's not even five o'clock yet. Maybe we can still make it to the school dance today," Ms. Sharon said, clapping her hands to attract everyone's attention.

As the instructor of the math Olympiad team, Sharon cares a lot about her team members.

Apart from Mike and Katie, the other three members of the math team were practically outsiders at school.

Despite his usual hip-hop style, Captain Kevin isn't actually very popular at school.

Teacher Xue Lun also wanted to take advantage of today's opportunity to help the team members better integrate into the school community.

"Really? That's great! We're sure everyone will love this outfit," Kevin said excitedly, wearing his brand-new baseball jersey.

Having helped his school win the math Olympiad, he just wanted to share the good news with others as soon as possible.

This mentality is probably similar to returning home in glory.

The other members of the math Olympiad team also showed expressions of interest.

After all, the feeling of being able to show off in front of familiar people is quite exciting.

"Um, could you take me straight home?" Little Sheldon asked quietly, like an outsider.

Suffering from panic disorder, he felt very uncomfortable at the thought of the chaotic scene at the school dance.

“Don’t be shy, Sheldon. You’re also a member of our math team…” Kevin said, reaching out to put his arm around Sheldon’s shoulder, but Sheldon dodged it.

Finally, after a vote of majority rule, the math Olympiad team's bus headed towards the school dance.

"Mike, can I see your medal?" Sheldon asked curiously as they drove.

Although he found the first half of the math competition very boring.

But the scene of Mike and others receiving cheers from the crowd after winning the championship also made Sheldon a little envious.

"Here you go," Mike handed the bronze medal to the other person, and then said, "If you want it, we'll have another chance next year."

On its own, this medal is not very valuable, but it represents a great deal of significance.

After mentioning next year's math Olympiad, Mike stopped paying attention to Sheldon and continued to spend time with Katie.

……

Meanwhile, in the newly decorated Melford School auditorium, countless male and female students were dancing ballroom dances on the dance floor, accompanied by colorful lights and catchy music.

"Regina, aren't you going to give it a try?" Karen, with her wavy hair, asked "Queen Bee" after skillfully declining a boy's invitation to the prom.

Tonight's ball will be a chance to choose a "princess" and a "king." Regina, as a strong contender for the title of "princess," definitely needs to make a good impression and garner votes.

"I'd rather take more beautiful photos than campaign for votes." Regina seemed very confident in becoming a "princess."

She glanced sideways at the students on the dance floor, then adjusted her pose to show her best side, allowing her mother, Ai Xue, who was not far away, to take a picture.

Clearly, rather than wasting time on the dance floor, "Queen Bee" would rather take more beautiful personal photos to show Mike later.

Soon after the students on the dance floor had had their fill of fun, the dance entered its most important phase: voting to select the school's most popular boy and girl of the year.

The effeminate Damian and the punk girl Janice, who disliked dancing and were not sociable, were sitting at a table in the corner, collecting the students' votes.

"Hey, De Gaulle, who did you vote for?" Damian asked curiously when he saw an acquaintance coming over to vote.

"Of course it's Mike and Regina, I'm really rooting for them!" De Gao, a seasoned fan of good looks, said excitedly.

Judging solely from his looks, Mike is probably the most handsome boy in the history of Melford High School.

Regina is no less stunning; she's considered one of the most beautiful girls in the school.

For superficial students, they can make a choice based solely on appearance.

“No, I think the girls should choose Katie. Just because she stole Regina’s boyfriend…” a boy retorted to De Gao.

During the time when the math Olympiad team was preparing for the end of the semester, Mike and Katie had many more opportunities to spend time together.

To the students at the school, this was evidence that Mike had abandoned Regina and chosen Katie.

Moreover, the "Queen Bee's" consistently high-profile personality has made gossip about her very popular.

Students with nothing to do love nothing more than this kind of gossip and scandals.

“Then I’ll vote for Katie too, just because she stole the ‘Queen Bee’s’ boyfriend…”

"Yes, let's vote for Katie's bravery..."

……

Before long, the students who had just learned about this juicy gossip began to favor Katie in the voting for the most popular girl.

As for the most popular male contestant, Mike is undoubtedly far ahead.

Chapter 214 King and Princess

Just as Dean Tim was about to tally the votes for the school's most popular boy and girl of the year, a bus pulled up right outside the school auditorium.

"Hopefully we didn't miss the school dance~" Captain Kevin, who was the first to get off the bus, tidied his hair.

Wearing a champion baseball jersey and a gold medal around his neck, coupled with a smug expression on his face, Kevin looked incredibly flamboyant.

"Everyone, come with me, let's go tell the principal the good news." After everyone from the math Olympiad team got off the bus, Ms. Sharon called them towards the dance.

Although the annual math Olympiad is not large in scale, it is strictly speaking similar to the rugby league, both of which are about winning honors for the school.

The good news of the math Olympiad team winning the championship is naturally worth sharing with everyone in the school.

Despite her calm demeanor, Ms. Sharon is actually very excited and proud of the math team's excellent results this year.

As the math Olympiad team, dressed in matching outfits, entered the ballroom, they immediately attracted the attention of the students.

"That's Mike, what's with the medal around his neck?"

Soon, some sharp-eyed students noticed the medals around Mike's and the others' necks.

"They all seem to be members of the school's math Olympiad team..."

Upon seeing Ms. Sharon, who was leading the group, some knowledgeable students began to explain the science to those around them.

"Mike went to the math Olympiad today. Judging from his appearance, he must have helped the team win the championship." George, dressed in a smart suit, took the opportunity to reveal the truth to everyone.

Before long, news of the math Olympiad team winning the championship spread throughout the dance.

Hearing Zhou Wei's surprised and envious comments, the members of the math Olympiad team all straightened their chests and wore proud expressions.

Then, with the students at the dance making way for them, Ms. Sharon led the math Olympiad team members smoothly towards the stage.

Mr. Tim, who was counting the votes, spotted Ms. Sharon's arrival at a glance.

He hurried over and excitedly asked, "Ms. Sharon, did you win the math Olympiad?"

"Yes," Ms. Sharon smiled and answered affirmatively.

"That's wonderful!" Mr. Tim was even happier to hear that the other person had received the honor than if he had received it himself.

He then said enthusiastically, "Come on, I'll take you to tell the principal this good news."

Since Mr. Tim confessed his feelings to Ms. Sharon during the last "flyer incident," the relationship between the two older single men and women has become somewhat delicate.

For example, right now, Ms. Sharon did not refuse Mr. Tim's earnest invitation.

"Wait here for a moment, Tim and I will go see the principal first." After arriving at the stage at the front, Ms. Sharon made the arrangements.

As Ms. Sharon and the head of the teaching department went backstage, the students, no longer restrained, quickly surrounded the math Olympiad team members.

Clearly, at this moment, all the math Olympiad team members became the focus of the dance.

"Congratulations, Mike! I didn't expect you to be so good at math as well as football. That's amazing..." Captain Aaron, wearing a football uniform, came up to Mike and praised him.

Aaron, who is the quarterback and captain of the school's football team, is not only tall and strong but also has a very sunny appearance.

A total sunny and handsome guy!

If it weren't for Mike's unexpected rise to fame, he would likely have been the most popular boy in school this year.

"Remember to visit the football team when school starts next year." Looking at the large group of students gathered around, Aaron didn't chat much with Mike, but smiled and extended an invitation before giving up his seat.

"Hey Mike. I knew you could do it! Your entrance was so cool. You're definitely Mr. Popularity this year..." Little George pushed his way through the crowd to Mike, excitedly saying.

In terms of their close relationship, George considered himself Mike's best friend.

The more dazzling Michael becomes, the more proud little George feels.

"Thank you for the compliment, you look very handsome today too~" Mike said with a smile.

"Really? I knew my suit today was worth it..." Although the thin suit had made little George quite cold, he was still very happy to receive Mike's praise.

The two chatted for a bit more, and George noticed that Mike was looking elsewhere.

So he thoughtfully said, "Go ahead and do your thing, I'll cover for you."

Because the scene was too chaotic, the "Queen Bees" and the others did not choose to come and join in the fun.

He simply stood aside, gazing affectionately at Mike in the crowd.

"Thank you~" Mike didn't really like the feeling of being squeezed in the middle by strangers.

With Damian and Janice protecting Katie, Mike didn't need to worry. So, after saying goodbye to George, he headed towards Regina and the other girls on the outer perimeter.

……

"I'm Mike's best buddy, you can ask me anything you want to know~" From behind, George stopped the girls who wanted to continue flirting with Mike.

Then, the girls who knew they had no chance to talk to Mike surrounded George and asked him about Mike's situation and preferences.

George, who had never been surrounded by so many girls before, felt like his life was complete in an instant.

Meanwhile, Mike also successfully reached Regina and the other girls.

"Mike, congratulations on winning the math Olympiad!"

Although the girls weren't interested in the math Olympiad, they knew from the discussions of the students around them that it was a very high honor.

So, they also sent their blessings to Mike.

“Mike, you look really handsome in that outfit. Let me take some pictures of you to remember the occasion,” Regina’s mother, Ashe, said with a smile as she held the camera.

Afterwards, Mike, wearing a champion baseball jersey, took several sets of photos with the girls.

……

Not long after, Principal Tom, holding a microphone, appeared on the stage, accompanied by Dean of Students Tim and Ms. Sharon.

"Please be quiet, everyone."

After testing the microphone and simultaneously capturing the attention of all the students, Principal Tom continued, "Before announcing the school's most popular boy and girl this year, I have some good news to share..."

"This year, the math team led by Ms. Sharon won the math Olympiad championship for our Melford High School..."

"Let's welcome all the members of the Math Olympiad team to the stage!"

"Let's give them a round of applause!!!"

Amid cheers and applause, Mike, along with the rest of the math Olympiad team, went to the center of the stage to receive the students' celebration.

"Great! I hope everyone can learn from the math Olympiad team and bring more glory to the school!"

A few minutes later, Principal Tom smiled and escorted the math Olympiad team members to the side of the stage.

Then, under everyone's watchful eyes, he took out an envelope.