American TV series: Starting with exploiting young Sheldon

Never underestimate the eye of someone who appreciates beauty.

"Mom~"

Seeing his mother practically glued to Mike's face made Collins feel embarrassed, and also a little jealous.

"Collins, I didn't expect you to actually win over this handsome guy. Well done!" Mrs. Tuohy secretly gave her daughter a thumbs up, then blinked her eyes encouragingly.

It was as if the daughter had gotten a great deal.

"Annie, this boy is staying for lunch. Go and make something nice to treat our guest well." Seeing his wife's infatuated expression, Mr. Sean felt an urge to cover his face.

He even had some doubts about whether inviting Mike into his home was the right decision.

As things stand, it seems that the wife cannot be relied upon to carry out the interrogation plan.

It's no wonder Mr. Sean misjudged the situation.

It's worth noting that during a previous spring football invitational tournament, the couple had discussed their daughter's dating situation because of Mike.

Mrs. Tuohy's attitude was not like that back then.

Who knew that, now, being so close to Mike's good looks, she completely forgot her position.

In conclusion, it can only be said that Mr. Sean underestimated the power of good looks on those who are obsessed with appearances.

"OK~"

Hearing her husband's words, Mrs. Tuohy nodded, then looked at Mike again and asked, "Mike, is there anything you'd like to eat? How about a seafood feast?"

“I’m fine with anything,” Mike replied obediently.

Mrs. Tuohy was very pleased with Mike's well-behaved appearance. After admiring Mike's good looks a few more times, she reluctantly went to the kitchen.

"Mike, please make yourself at home. Shawn, go get Mike some drinks..." After arranging for Mike, Mr. Shawn said to the two remaining people in the room, "Collins, Michael, come with me for a moment, I have something to discuss with you."

Although his wife was a bit unreliable, Mr. Sean decided to carefully plan the interrogation later.

"Mike, what would you like to drink? Juice, milk, coffee... or maybe some beer?" After his father left, Sean visibly relaxed.

"I don't need any of that, just give me a bottle of ice water," Mike suggested. A glass of ice water would feel nice on a hot summer day.

Upon hearing this, Shawn went to the refrigerator, grabbed a bottle of mineral water, tossed it to Mike, and then took a box of strawberry yogurt before collapsing onto the huge sofa.

After tasting the drink, Sean turned to his head and said, "You'd better watch out later, my dad is probably thinking of ways to deal with you."

"Thanks for reminding me~" Mike smiled, not reacting much. This was something everyone could have expected, so it wasn't anything to be too surprised about.

"Sigh, the adult world is so complicated~" Little Sean suddenly sighed.

"Why do you say that?" Mike found it amusing to see the other person acting like a little adult.

This attitude is also present in Missy.

“Collins is at the age where he should be dating. Even if it wasn’t you, someone else would have come along. Compared to others, I think you’re a better match for Collins. My dad definitely knows this too, and his worries are completely unnecessary…” Sean analyzed rationally.

The two became friends after a fight, so Sean didn't have any objection to Mike becoming his brother-in-law.

He even somewhat idolized Mike's football skills.

"Let's not talk about me, tell me about yourself. What are your hobbies, and what are your plans for the future?" Mike changed the subject.

The precocious young Sean is a valuable inside man, and he has value in many ways.

“I’m seven years old and in second grade. I love football and want to become a great football player in the future…” Still a child, young Sean didn’t realize Mike’s intentions and was looking forward to the future.

He then added with a sigh, "However, given my family's genes, my dream of becoming a rugby player probably won't come true. When I grow up, I'll probably take over my dad's business..."

It must be said that although Sean is very young, he is remarkably clear-headed.

Mr. Sean's height is within the average range; he is not particularly tall or strong.

As his son, Sean Jr.'s physical condition, without considering genetic mutations, will likely be just average in the future.

Rugby is a sport that heavily relies on physical talent, and most people simply can't play it well.

If Shawn Johnson insists on pursuing a career in sports, he will most likely become another George Jr. Or perhaps, he won't even reach George Jr.'s level.

After all, George Jr. has a father who was a coach who played professional football.

"Oh, by the way, besides these, I also like collecting toys. I have a lot of rare toys in my room, want to go take a look?" It's clear that little Sean has a great attitude.

“Of course~” Mike didn’t interrupt the other person’s emotions.

The two then went upstairs to Sean's large, private room. The spacious room had a dedicated shelf neatly arranged with hardcore toys such as Train Heroes, Transformers, and prehistoric dinosaurs.

In some ways, his hobbies are somewhat similar to Sheldon's.

Just as little Sean was enthusiastically showing Mike his toys, Mrs. Tuohy's voice came from downstairs: "Little Sean, dinner's ready. Bring Mike down quickly!"

"Oh, I'll introduce you to other toys next time..." Hearing his mother's urging, little Sean shrugged, looking regretful.

Clearly, recommending your hobbies to others can be addictive.

Chapter 280 Business Communication

The long, corridor-like dining room features a long dining table adorned with gleaming tableware, candlesticks, vases, and other decorations. Combined with the overall layout of the dining room and the exquisite engravings on the walls, the Collins family's dining room exudes an air of opulence.

Compared to Cooper's modest dining room, this place is as exquisite as a palace.

When Mike and Sean arrived, everyone else was already seated except for Mr. Sean.

Then, after Sean sat down next to Michael, the long dining table was left with only the head and bottom seats.

As a guest, Mike was clearly not suited to sit at the head of the table, so he went to sit at the other end.

Looking around, the table is laden with seafood such as king crab, tuna, lobster, and oysters.

There are also condiments such as foie gras and caviar on the side.

As Mrs. Tuohy had predicted, she prepared a sumptuous seafood feast.

Moreover, judging from the quality of her food, Annie, a full-time housewife, is quite a good cook.

"Mike, when do you plan to marry Collins?" Mrs. Tuohy asked with a smile as Mike sat down, then asked the most pointed question as if they were having a casual chat.

"Ahem~" Mike, who had just sat down, was so startled he almost jumped up. After calming himself down, he awkwardly replied, "I'm still in high school. Getting married is too early for me..."

The world is so wonderful, Mike has no intention of putting all his eggs in one basket, even if the other party is a rich woman.

Therefore, delaying tactics are his best option right now.

However, Mrs. Tuohy, seemingly oblivious to the atmosphere, smiled and continued, "It's not too early. Collins will be a college student soon. I'd love to have my grandson soon."

The newly enacted bill grants female university students the right to have children.

Of course, this bill primarily aims to support older female students pursuing master's and doctoral degrees, giving them more options during their undergraduate studies.

This had absolutely nothing to do with Collins, who had just entered university and was in the prime of his youth.

Hearing her mother's ramblings, the girl's ears turned red, and she shyly called out, "Mom~"

"Haha, look how shy our little darling is," Mrs. Tuohy laughed, then said in a relaxed tone, "Don't worry, I was just joking with Mike. I wouldn't want my precious daughter to suffer so early."

As Mrs. Tuohy spoke, the atmosphere in the restaurant lightened. Sean and Michael, sitting opposite them like quails, both smiled in agreement.

Mike, who was sitting in the first seat below, breathed a sigh of relief and secretly wiped away non-existent sweat from his forehead.

Mrs. Tuohy's initial expression didn't seem like she was joking.

This wealthy woman is indeed not as simple as she seems.

“Let’s talk about something lighter.” Mrs. Tuohy, as if she’d pulled off a prank, laughed and then resumed her casual conversation: “Mike, I heard you only started playing football last year. How did you get so good at it? I mean, how do you train…”

Michael, the adopted son of Mr. Sean, has only been involved in American football for a little over a year.

In terms of physical talent, this Michael can be considered a chosen one.

Moreover, the Sean family had witnessed the arduousness of his training.

It was under these circumstances that Michael, the chosen one, repeatedly lost to Mike on the court.

Therefore, Mrs. Tuohy was very curious about how Mike, who did not look very strong, had achieved what he had.

As mentioned earlier, with the newspaper's relentless promotion, Mike had already become a rising sports star with some fame in Texas.

When Mrs. Tuohy asked her question, Michael and Sean, who were sitting to the side, both showed interest.

"Actually, there's no special method. It's mainly about perseverance..." Mike naturally wouldn't mention his special physical condition or extraordinary talent, so as not to dampen Michael's enthusiasm.

After all, it's somewhat unfair to compare the talents of ordinary people with those of monsters.

"Could you tell me more about your usual training routine? I'd like to give Michael some advice." Little Sean asked, sounding like a little adult.

Perhaps because he saw Michael as a source of emotional support, Shawn poured a lot of effort into him, including Michael's training program.

Michael, who entered the University of Mississippi as an athletic graduate, will undoubtedly pursue a career in football.

Now that he has an opportunity to make his career run more smoothly, Sean is naturally not going to let it pass.

Mike, of course, wouldn't be stingy with his training experience.

To be honest, his training intensity is quite high to achieve such an outstanding performance on the rugby field.

Meanwhile, Michael, without any special advantages, has achieved his current level of football skill, which must be due to his hard work and talent.

Therefore, after Mike shared his training insights, Big Michael also shared his training techniques based on his own experience.

Before long, the atmosphere in the restaurant became lively.

Mr. Sean, who was a few minutes late, saw this scene when he entered the restaurant.

"Ahem, ahem~" Mr. Sean, carrying a bottle of deep red XO, coughed twice in a deliberately serious manner to assert his presence.

Sure enough, upon hearing his cough, Michael and the others also became serious and sat up straight.

Clearly, Mr. Sean had previously spoken to his family about something.

"Dad, is your throat sore?" Well, Sean wasn't among those being interrogated.

At this moment, the little guy also got a clever idea.

"Hmm?" Mr. Sean almost lost his composure, but he put on a parental air and glared at his youngest son.

The meaning of the threat is self-evident.

"Okay~" Little Sean nervously made a zipping motion over his mouth and immediately became obedient.

But when his father couldn't see, he still managed to raise an eyebrow at Mike.

This little guy is truly a clever and mischievous imp.

Then, under everyone's gaze, Mr. Sean went to sit at the head of the table, his eyes sweeping across the table and pressing down on Mike at the lower seat.

So the situation became: Mrs. Tuohy and Collins were on the left, Michael and Sean were on the right, and Mr. Sean, who looked very serious, was on the opposite side.

This is going to be a "three-way trial".

Mike was no stranger to this situation; he had been treated the same way at Katie's house.

As the saying goes, practice makes perfect, and Mike remained calm throughout.

"If I remember correctly, you're only going into twelfth grade this year. What are your plans for the future?" After a brief, tactical silence, Mr. Sean asked.

Currently, Mr. Sean's franchise business has expanded into the catering and supermarket retail industries. With his unique business philosophy, he has leveraged favorable market conditions to achieve a leap in asset growth.

Conservative estimates suggest that his current total assets rank him among the top five richest people in Texas.

Looking at the whole country, they belong to the ultra-wealthy class.

With a happy and fulfilling family life, Mr. Sean is definitely a winner in life.

This situation makes his vision and overall perspective quite good.

Similarly, the same applies to choosing a son-in-law; at the very least, the other party cannot be a good-for-nothing.

"It's hard to say what my plans are, but my assets in the stock market will definitely give me more options in the future..." Mike certainly knew what to talk about with Sean, this rich man.

"Oh, the emerging stock market industry, can you tell me where your confidence comes from?" Mr. Sean was indeed interested. As a member of the social elite, he had obviously noticed the booming development of the stock market.

"Relying on the rapid growth of the real economy, the stock market is performing very well in the retail, healthcare, and raw materials sectors. As long as you catch this wave, achieving personal financial freedom is not difficult..." Mike, with his forward-thinking vision, speaks of economic trends with remarkable insight.

The stock market is quite large these days, and Mike didn't mind Mr. Sean getting a piece of the pie. So he briefly revealed his recent stock trading experience to Mr. Sean.

Hearing that Mike had invested over two million dollars in the stock market and actually made money, Mr. Sean was truly astonished by Mike's decisiveness and boldness.

Keep in mind, Mike is still a high school student.