American TV series: Starting with exploiting young Sheldon

Clearly, Mike's brilliant performance on the court not only won over the audience but also earned him admiration from Lina and others.

And so she became deeply fascinated by him...

Meanwhile, the competition proceedings had reached the final handshake between the two coaches.

“Congratulations, Coach George. Melford has produced a remarkable player…” Coach Cotton extended his hand.

This game has fully demonstrated that Mike has the ability to lead a team on his own.

This kind of leadership ability definitely makes him a potential star player.

"Your big man over there is also very good. If nothing unexpected happens, he will definitely become an excellent professional player in the future..." Coach George said sincerely.

Although St. Mary High School lost today's game, the performance of their big guy Michael was still quite commendable.

He demonstrated strength in both physical talent and willpower.

With these two qualities, the big guy Michael is fully capable of making a name for himself in the professional arena.

When Coach George praised Michael, Coach Cotton showed a rare smile.

It's clear that Coach Cotton is very proud of being able to unlock the potential of the big guy, Michael.

Moreover, it was thanks to the opponent's tenacious spirit that the St. Mary's rugby team managed to preserve their last shred of dignity in today's match.

Afterwards, the two head coaches also engaged in a round of mutual flattery during the handshake.

Before parting, Coach Cotton said, "George, I'm very interested in your tactical arrangements. Can we discuss them privately sometime?"

Big Michael will graduate high school this June.

In order to prevent the team's performance from plummeting, Coach Cotton wanted to learn from Coach George's coaching experience.

After all, to outsiders, the fact that the Melford High School football team has improved so much in such a short time must be inseparable from head coach George.

"It's an honor to exchange tactical experiences with you," Coach George replied with a smile.

In fact, he also admired Coach Cotton's tactical adaptability. George naturally wouldn't refuse the opportunity to exchange ideas with such an experienced coach.

Afterwards, the two head coaches happily exchanged contact information before leaving the field satisfied.

……

"Mike~ Mike~"

After the game ended, Sean somehow found himself outside the Melford football team's dugout and waved frantically at Mike, who was chatting with the girls.

"What's wrong, Sean?" Mike came to the outside of the rest area and said jokingly, "Are you here to help that big guy and ask me for justice?"

The big guy was limping when he left the stage earlier, which clearly indicated that he had suffered a minor injury.

It's not hard to imagine that it was all thanks to Michael...

“No, Michael will get his revenge on the field. I came here to give you this…” As he spoke, Shawn handed over a small note.

"What does this mean?" Looking at the phone number on the note, Mike couldn't quite grasp the other person's thought process.

“That’s my sister Collins’ phone number. She’s a fan of yours…” Shawn knew very well about his sister’s infatuation with Mike.

That's why, while "betraying" his sister, he also keenly noticed Katie and Lina behind Mike.

In a very short time, Sean figured out that, in terms of appearance alone, his sister didn't seem to have the advantage.

"Are you going to introduce me to a girlfriend?" Mike asked, amused.

This little guy's thought process is really strange.

“It’s not certain yet. We don’t know your personality. I just want to create an opportunity for you two to get to know each other…” Sean confessed.

Just then, Collins came over: "Sean, what are you doing? We should go, Mom and Dad are waiting for you..."

The St. Mary High School bus had already left, and the Tuohys, who had come to watch the game, were preparing to return home with their families.

Sean's freedom of movement clearly delayed his family's schedule.

“This is my sister, Collins Tuosey…” Little Sean raised an eyebrow at Mike and lowered his voice to continue, “Just between you and me, there’s a poster of you hanging in my sister’s room.”

Before Mike could react, Sean turned to his sister and introduced, "Collins, this is Mike. You should know him."

Collins, blushing deeply after being annoyed by Sean's antics, glared at him before turning apologetically to Mike and saying, "My brother isn't very well-behaved. If he has offended you in any way, I apologize on his behalf."

“No, your brother is quite interesting…” Mike’s gaze swept over the siblings as he said with a smile.

"That's good~" Collins smiled.

Then, intending to say something more, she was a little overwhelmed by Mike's handsome appearance up close, so she quickly said, "Sorry, we're in a hurry..."

The girl regretted saying those insincere words as soon as they left her mouth.

Feeling incredibly embarrassed, Collins just wanted to get away as quickly as possible. She grabbed little Sean and hurried toward their parents.

Seeing his sister's reaction, Sean shook his head helplessly.

Deciding to help the other party one last time, he subtly made a gesture to Mike before leaving, reminding him to call.

……

"Mike, my parents aren't home today. Would you like to go to the farm later?" After the Tuohy siblings left, Lina immediately invited Mike on a date.

Perhaps Collins herself didn't realize that her behavior upon seeing Mike was exactly that of a girl in love.

In addition, the other person's looks were just as good as hers, which made Lina a little jealous.

Therefore, the girl decided to give Mike more sweet treats so that she could retain a place in his heart.

“Great idea, let’s treat it as a spring outing,” Mike replied with a smile to the girl’s offer.

Spring is here, it's time for spring outings...

Lina's family farm is very large, perfect for a spring outing.

“Count me in, I’m free today anyway,” Katie said defiantly.

"And me..." Peggy, for some reason, chimed in, joining in the fun.

Mike was certain that Peggy, with her intelligence, would know exactly what was going to happen at Lina's farm in a little while.

We can't let young girls participate in something like this.

"Peggy, I'm not available today. How about I take you to the amusement park sometime?" Mike soothed the little girl, trying to calm her down.

"Okay~" Peggy is still a child after all, and amusement parks are extremely attractive to her.

Therefore, she chose to let Mike go for the time being.

After reaching an agreement with the girls, Mike handed the protective helmet to George and, amidst George's envious gaze, accompanied Lina and Katie as they left the school.

Mike, whose physical condition is already beyond the limit, barely broke a sweat throughout today's invitational tournament.

Therefore, he could have taken his time to wash up after the spring outing.

……

The Tao family is driving home.

"Collins, Mike is very popular with girls. If you're interested in him, you should learn to be more proactive..." Sean whispered to his sister in the back seat of the car.

"Don't talk nonsense, who's interested in him? We haven't even met him more than a few times..." Collins retorted guiltily.

However, judging from the girl's expression, she seemed to be trying to cover something up.

Actually, Collins had seen Shawn go to Mike earlier during the game, which is why he volunteered to go and call the little guy home.

The underlying intention is self-evident...

Just as little Sean sensed, her sister was indeed smitten with Mike.

"So, you're not interested in Mike? That's perfect, actually I don't like him either, he's too much like the pretty boy villains in TV dramas." Little Sean said deliberately, like a little adult.

"I..." Collins was about to explain when he realized his brother had misunderstood.

Just then, Mrs. Tuohy, who had been listening intently in the front row, suddenly turned her head and gossiped, "What are you talking about? Does Collins have a boy he likes?"

The Tuohy family had a very open-minded approach to family education, and since Collins was already eighteen, Mrs. Tuohy did not prevent her daughter from dating.

"Is the Mike you're talking about the number 23 from Melford today? He's a really great guy..." Mr. Tuohy, who was driving, joined the conversation: "Collins, I don't object to you dating, but before you commit, I'd like you to bring your partner home for dinner."

Mr. Tao Xi, who pioneered the restaurant chain business model on his own, is clearly more tactful in his dealings with people.

Having overheard his daughter's little secret, he quickly came up with a plan: inviting boys over for dinner would not damage his relationship with his daughter, but would also allow him to help his daughter make informed choices.

"Dad, what are you talking about? Mike and I aren't that close..." Seeing his father going too far, Collins tried to cover up his relationship with Mike.

The parents are the ones who know their children best. The Tao couple in the front row exchanged a silent glance, knowing full well that their daughter had probably really fallen for them this time.

Then, the two chatted about Mike.

Chapter 245 Rising to Fame

Time flies, and Monday has arrived again.

"Is Mike still not up?" Grandma Connie asked Peggy, who was sitting obediently at the table, after preparing breakfast sandwiches.

"No, maybe I was just too tired the other day~" A hint of resentment appeared on Peggy's well-behaved face.

Mike spent the entire weekend taking Katie and Lina on their spring outing, naturally neglecting the little girl.

Moreover, Peggy knew very well what Mike and the other two had done during those two days.

“Okay~” Grandma Connie knew a lot about Mike’s private life. She shrugged and said, “Go and call him out for breakfast. I’ll go check today’s paper and see if anything interesting has happened.”

Because the internet is not yet fully developed, newspapers are currently the most convenient way for people to receive information.

Every morning, newsboys would deliver the latest newspaper to every household's mailbox.

When Grandma Connie brought back a stack of rolled-up newspapers from the doorway, Mike was also woken up by the little girl to get ready to wash up.

“Mike, I have to remind you, you’re still young and you need to know how to be moderate…” Grandma Connie said, unfolding the newspaper as she advised Mike.

As someone who's been through it all, she knows that it's very harmful to a young person's health to expend too much energy.

"What?" Mike, who had just squeezed toothpaste onto his toothbrush, almost thought he was hallucinating.

However, he soon realized that Grandma Connie was concerned about him.

Knowing that the other party must have misunderstood something, Mike explained helplessly, "I'm fine, I just slept in."

Because there were two women in the house, Mike couldn't explain too explicitly.

In fact, given his current physical condition, he could drive all day without any problem, and there is no issue with his energy levels.

The reason he can't get up in the morning is entirely because he has a habit of sleeping in late and wakes up naturally every day.

However, seeing the distrustful looks in Grandma Connie and Peggy's eyes, Mike realized that he should change his habit of sleeping in late.

Grandma Connie had indeed misunderstood again; she thought Mike was just being stubborn. After all, boys are proud and wouldn't admit they couldn't do it.

Just as she was about to say a few more words of advice to Mike, her gaze was suddenly drawn to the newspaper in her hand.

"Oh my god, Mike, you're on the front page, and in color too!" Grandma Connie exclaimed, forgetting what she had originally intended to say.

Today's newspaper headline features a large, full-color photo of Mike.

In the picture, Mike is wearing an olive-colored suit, and under the sunlight, he looks handsome with a wild charm.

That was a photo taken right after Mike finished the game.

"Really? I didn't expect Jack to be so fast..." Mike mumbled as he brushed his teeth.

He certainly remembered what reporter Jack had said before, but he didn't expect that the other party would actually do it, and so quickly.

"Texas: A Rising Football Star..." Peggy curiously leaned over to the newspaper and read the headline from the front page.

Mike quickly finished brushing his teeth, went to the dining table, and sat down with Grandma Connie and Peggy to read the newspaper.

"This layout is really terrible..." Mike couldn't help but complain as he looked at the front page, where his photo took up most of the space.

If it weren't for the small print explaining the details, Mike would have suspected the newspaper was deliberately using his photo to make money.

"This looks like a football game, the photos are really great!" Grandma Connie exclaimed, captivated by the pictures. "Mike, when's your next game? I can come and support you..."

"This Saturday morning, but I don't know if the home stadium will still be in Melford," Mike replied.

As far as he knows, the opponents for this week's invitational tournament have not yet been determined, so it's still uncertain where the home venue will be.

"It's okay, let me know once the venue is confirmed." Grandma Connie was clearly intrigued by the photos and wanted to go watch the game live.