American TV series: Starting with exploiting young Sheldon

Chapter 218 Peggy's Arrival (Continued)

Since Peggy's parents reconciled, it's as if they've returned to their honeymoon days.

The two, deeply in love, naturally had no extra time to take care of their youngest daughter.

Peggy, on the other hand, grew up under her mother's strict discipline and, nearing adolescence, also yearns for a free life.

In this situation, both parties quickly reached an agreement. Therefore, Peggy's transfer to another school went very smoothly.

Mike came out after hearing the noise outside and saw Peggy and her family getting out of the pickup truck carrying large bags and small packages.

“Mike, thank you for everything you’ve done for me and Linda. Peggy told us everything…” Barry took his wife’s hand and came to Mike to express his sincere gratitude.

It's worth noting that the Barry couple's relationship was already on the verge of collapse. Had it not been for their recent romantic date, which allowed them to open up and rediscover their initial happiness, they might very well be divorced by now.

So strictly speaking, Mike's small act of kindness could be considered as saving a family.

"It's nothing. Actually, Peggy also put in a lot of effort." Mike glanced at the smiling little girl beside him, not taking all the credit for himself.

The romantic date he arranged for the Barrys was indeed not difficult for him.

Seeing the happy couple across from him, Mike felt genuinely happy for them.

“No, that date was very important to us…” Barry exchanged a glance with his wife, then took out an exquisite gift box from his pocket and handed it to Mike, saying, “This is a small token of our appreciation from Linda and me. Please accept it.”

Clearly, the Barry couple are respectable people. Mike himself may not care, but they certainly want to express their feelings properly.

If I remember correctly, this is the second thank-you gift they've given Mike, including the expensive fountain pen from last Christmas.

"This..." Seeing the other party's enthusiastic manner, Mike smiled and accepted the gift.

Upon opening the gift box, one finds a vintage pocket watch, exquisitely crafted.

It's clear that the Barry couple put a lot of effort into this gift.

"So, Mike. Do you like it?" Barry asked expectantly.

This old-fashioned gold pocket watch was obtained through a friend from a specialized channel, making it a rare find.

A fine pocket watch is a symbol of a man's status. It would be quite appropriate to give it to the handsome Mike.

"Thank you, it's beautiful, I love it." Mike stroked the patterns on the pocket watch, expressing his delight.

Praising a gift to someone's face is also a sign of good manners.

"I'm glad you like it." Seeing Mike's satisfied expression, Mr. Barry, who had given him the gift, also looked happy.

Then, he glanced behind Mike a few times and asked, "By the way, where's Connie? I haven't seen her."

“She and George went to help out at the neighbors’ house, they should be back soon,” Mike explained Connie’s grandmother’s whereabouts.

“Is that so? Then let’s take Peggy’s things inside first.” Mr. Barry thought for a moment and said, “I’ll arrange for you and the Cooper family to go out for a casual meal later.”

It's clear that the Barry couple, whose mindset has changed, genuinely want to build a good relationship with Connie's grandmother and the Cooper family this time.

Moreover, since Peggy will be staying here long-term, it's essential to have a family reunion dinner.

As for interpersonal relationships, Mike didn't say much.

After that, the group helped Peggy move her personal belongings to her room.

The little girl seemed to be in a very good mood throughout, and the smile on her face never stopped.

When everyone finished their work and sat down to rest in the living room, Connie's grandmother, with some dust on her face, came back carrying a small basket of eggs.

Upon seeing the Barry family arrive, she first expressed her welcome, and then said with a smile, "You're in for a treat today. These are all eggs that Brenda's family harvested themselves. I can use them to make you a delicious egg feast."

Mr. Barry, who was warmly received by Grandma Connie, smiled and politely declined, saying, "Let's save the egg feast for next time. I'm planning to invite you and the Cooper family out for lunch later."

After thinking for a moment, Connie's grandmother understood the significance of the meal.

Then she readily said, "Okay, I'll go get ready. I don't look like this when I go out to eat."

Everyone smiled knowingly, and then watched as Grandma Connie went to the bathroom.

"Oh, right, George just got home too. If you're going to invite them to dinner, you'll have to let them know soon..." Grandma Connie reminded her as she turned around before washing up.

It's almost noon now, and if we don't give them a heads-up, Mary should already be starting to make lunch at the Cooper's place.

“Okay, I’ll go to Cooper’s house and invite them right away,” Mr. Barry replied.

Then, he and his wife went out together and went to Cooper's house across the street.

Then, at Connie's grandma's house, apart from Connie's grandma washing up in the bathroom, only Mike and Peggy were left in the living room.

With no one else around, the little girl seemed more relaxed.

She stretched out a big yawn, then lay flat on the soft sofa, twisting and rolling around several times.

It's clear that Peggy is genuinely happy. At this moment, she's completely different from her usual dignified self.

"Thank you, Mike~" After rolling around twice, Peggy, satisfied, straightened the wrinkles in her clothes, sat up straight, and said earnestly.

In the past six months, the young girl has experienced the highs and lows of life.

Family conflicts had been troubling her, and she almost fell into an abyss.

Fortunately, Mike appeared at the most important crossroads in her life.

The latter was like a ray of light, dispelling the gloom in Peggy's heart.

"Everything will be alright..." Mike said with a sigh as he looked at the little girl's expression.

He had witnessed the torment the other party had endured.

It can only be said that her exceptionally high IQ and EQ caused her to bear far too much pressure, pressure that she shouldn't have to bear at her age.

Thankfully, all of that is over now.

Thinking of this, Mike tenderly patted the little girl's head.

"Ugh, my hair's all messed up..." Peggy complained with a slight smile on her face.

However, this did not stop Mike's actions.

This feeling of peace of mind isn't so bad.

On the Cooper's side, the Barry couple also successfully invited the Cooper family.

Next, Mr. Barry, who was not short of money, rejected George's suggestion to have lunch at a seafood restaurant and instead took everyone to a truly upscale restaurant.

You get what you pay for; there's a reason why it's expensive.

Thanks to Peggy, Grandma Connie, Mike, and others also got to experience the life of the wealthy.

……

"I'm entrusting Peggy to you all from now on. If you have any questions, feel free to call me and Barry anytime." After the banquet, Linda, who hadn't touched a drop of alcohol, helped her somewhat drunk husband and entrusted him to everyone.

"Don't worry, Linda. Mike and I will take good care of Peggy..." Grandma Connie said with a smile.

Grandma Connie also adored the smart and sensible Peggy.

On the other hand, Mary also said she would help take good care of Peggy.

"Thank you~" Linda thanked them again solemnly, then took her youngest daughter aside and gave her a few more instructions before driving away with her husband.

"Alright, Peggy. Let's go home too~" Mike called out, his breath steaming in the cold air, after the car had driven away.

Although winter is almost over, there is still no sign of warming up outdoors.

"Here you are!" Peggy smiled brightly and quickened her pace to catch up with Mike.

Chapter 219 Refrigerator

"Mike, what are we doing today? Playing Go or computer games?"

It was another morning, and after Grandma Connie had finished breakfast and left the house, Peggy looked at Mike tidying up the dishes in the kitchen and asked him something with interest.

Three days have passed since the little girl arrived. She was already familiar with the environment here, and she quickly adapted to her new boarding life.

And it seems the little girl really enjoys spending time alone with Mike.

“I have plans for today…” Mike said as he cleaned up the kitchen waste. “Go to Cooper’s place and play with Missy for a while. I’ll come find you when I’m free.”

It's fun to look after kids occasionally, but Mike doesn't have the time or inclination to spend all his time with them.

Therefore, Mike prefers to play adult-friendly games with Katie and Lina rather than discuss academic issues and play brain teasers with Peggy.

Therefore, he invited Katie and Lina over today to relax.

Peggy had already met with Katie and Lina a couple of days ago. With her sharp mind, she immediately understood Mike's plan for today.

So, the little girl glared at Mike, who was busy in the kitchen, and finally said sensibly, "Okay, I'll go find Missy now. I won't stay and disturb your fun. Have fun!"

After saying that, the little girl left the house with a haughty air.

"This... I feel a little guilty..." Mike had also seen the girl's resentful look when she left, which made him feel a little bad.

After all, he had promised Peggy's parents that he would take good care of them.

And putting everything else aside, Peggy is indeed very likable in terms of being sensible and cute.

However, Mike quickly shook his head vigorously, clearing the unnecessary thoughts from his mind.

It's fair to say that cuteness pales in comparison to sexiness and happiness.

After all, Mike isn't a saint.

After Mike finished cleaning up the dishes, he waited for Katie and Lina to arrive.

Not long after, the three of them did some things they liked in the room.

……

"What do you guys want to eat for lunch?" Mike asked after cleaning up the battlefield.

After exercising, it was almost noon.

"I want to eat beef stew with potatoes..." Katie said lazily.

"Then I'll choose scrambled eggs with tomatoes. It's sweet and sour and tastes great..." Lina, whose face was still flushed, licked her lips and picked an appetizer.

After this period of close contact, the two women's eating habits have begun to be assimilated by Mike.

"Okay, you guys rest for a bit, I'll go prepare some food for you..." Mike said with a smile, still full of energy after exercising.

With the [Moonlight] ability continuously working its magic, Mike has now become a true little superhero.

Although I haven't specifically tested attributes like strength and speed, in terms of stamina, farming several fields at the same time is no problem at all.

Just as he was about to go to the kitchen to prepare lunch, there was a knock on the door.

"Who are you? Are you coming back for lunch?" Mike opened the door a crack and, seeing Peggy standing outside, let her in.

“No, it’s Sheldon. He needs your help.” As Peggy spoke, she glanced at the two women behind Mike.

Although the little girl is young, her exceptionally high intelligence makes her very precocious.

The two women's radiant appearance confirmed to the little girl what Mike had been doing in the room.

Although she was mentally prepared, this discovery still made her purse her lips in surprise.

"Sheldon, what trouble has he run into this time?" Mike asked calmly, without moving his feet.

Compared to the beginning, the amount of wool that Sheldon Jr. can contribute now is very limited, both in terms of quantity and quality.

Given this situation, Mike gradually became less "enthusiastic" towards Sheldon.

“It’s a long story, but in short, Sheldon really needs your help right now…” Peggy said, noticing that Mike hadn’t moved, while consciously glancing at the two girls behind her.

Katie and the other girl were quite perceptive. After exchanging glances, they said, "Mike, since you have important things to do, we'll be going now. School starts the day after tomorrow, see you then."

With the start of the school year approaching, the two girls certainly have a lot to prepare.

"Okay, see you when school starts~" Mike said goodbye to the two girls, seeing that they were determined to leave.

After saying goodbye to Mike again, the two women greeted Peggy in a friendly manner before leaving the room together.

Without considering other factors, Peggy is actually quite popular with girls.

Who can blame her for being so cute and likable?

However, Peggy, who looks like a little angel, couldn't help but smile slightly after seeing the two women leave.