American TV series: Starting with exploiting young Sheldon

“Interesting, I’m starting to admire you, buddy.” Mr. Sean poured two glasses of brandy on the rocks and pushed one of them toward Mike across from him.

This action indicates that he has initially accepted the other party and is willing to place them on an equal footing with himself.

"Let's eat!" After taking a sip of brandy, Mr. Sean invited everyone to enjoy the food.

As the main meal began, the interrogation-like atmosphere in the restaurant vanished.

Next, Mr. Sean took some time to share some of his business experience with Mike.

[Business Experience +88]... [Business Experience +66]...

Surprisingly, Mr. Sean, though expressionless, revealed some genuine insights during the conversation.

From this perspective, it seems that he unilaterally accepted Mike's status as his "son-in-law".

Chapter 281 The beginning of school season

The lunch lasted about an hour, with the latter half almost entirely consisting of a discussion between Mr. Sean and Mike.

Mike also gained a lot during the meal. Given his strong learning ability, by the end of the meal, his [Business] skill level was almost at the professional level four.

With this skill, Mike can now make money in the real economy even without relying on his stock market foresight.

"Alright, Mike. You've just had a drink, go and rest for a while." Mrs. Tuohy interrupted her husband's incessant "instruction" and had her daughter help Mike upstairs to rest.

Don't drive while drinking, don't drink while driving.

Mike was required to stay at the Tuohy’s house for at least two hours before being allowed to drive home.

Watching his eldest daughter and Mike leave, Sean's expression became very complicated.

Through their previous conversations, he had already determined that Mike was a very promising young man.

However, no father would be happy to watch his beloved daughter be taken away by someone else.

"So, Sean, are you satisfied with Mr. Mike?" Mrs. Tuohy asked sarcastically after Sean and his wife were left alone in the restaurant.

"He's very smart and has a lot of ideas. If I were to give him a perfect score of 100, I'd give him 85..." Mr. Sean gave an objective evaluation.

During the latter half of lunch, as Mike's business skills improved, he was able to have a lively conversation with Mr. Sean.

Even Mr. Sean had never seen such learning ability and business acumen.

Mr. Sean had nothing to complain about regarding his "son-in-law" since he was so outstanding.

As for the fifteen points deducted, consider it merely the last act of defiance by an old father.

"I think you're just jealous of Mike's good looks..." Mrs. Tuohy walked up behind her husband with a smile, put her hand on his shoulder, and said affectionately, "But my little baby, you're not bad either..."

As she spoke, Mrs. Tuohy began to act in a rather unserious manner.

To be honest, for someone who is obsessed with good looks to be interested in him, Mr. Sean must have been a very handsome man in his youth.

Even in middle age, Mr. Sean, without a beer belly and with a thick head of hair, can be called a friend of women.

Meanwhile, in Collins' room on the second floor, a passionate lovemaking session was taking place.

[Holy Lance Experience +69]... [Dance Experience +66]... [Flexibility +3]...

Two hours later, Mike, having said his final goodbyes to Collins, drove away from the Tuohy house.

Two more days have passed, and students are welcoming the start of the new school year.

With the start of the school season approaching, little George is also preparing for his road trip.

At this moment, his white RV was filled with household items, changes of clothes, and other miscellaneous items.

These are all personal items that little George specially packed up in his room these past two days while his mother was out.

“George, are you sure you want to do this? It’s not too late to back out now…” In front of the RV, George tried again to persuade his eldest son.

"I've made up my mind~" George's expression turned somewhat heavy as he thought about parting from his family.

However, his yearning for the outside world solidified the young man's resolve.

“Alright, you’re all grown up now. You’re capable of taking responsibility for your actions…” Old Man George shook his head helplessly and handed over a package: “This is what your mother prepared for you. I hope you have a safe trip. Also, remember that this will always be your home.”

George was a little surprised to receive his mother's gift, but the rest of the time he was touched.

"Alright, take care of yourself after you go out." George was not used to this kind of farewell scene. After reminding his eldest son again, he turned to his youngest daughter beside him and said, "Let's go, I should take you to elementary school."

Missy waved goodbye to little George: "Goodbye, little George. I'll miss you!"

Despite being twins with Sheldon Jr., Missy is actually closer to George Jr.

Not long after George and Missy left, Grandma Connie and Mike also came out and came to the RV.

“Little George, this is some dry food that Grandma prepared for you. Take it with you on the road. And take this money with you too, just in case. It’s not like home outside…” Grandma Connie rambled on as she handed over a large bag of food and a handful of rice coins.

The emergency food rations are enough for one person to last for about half a month. As for that handful of rice coins, judging by the thickness, it should be around a thousand.

Based on Connie's grandmother's monthly living expenses, it's truly remarkable that she was able to come up with this amount of money.

Little George was deeply moved when he received the gift again and wanted to say something to express his gratitude.

"Stop, we're family!" Grandma Connie anticipated the other's reaction and waved with a smile, saying, "That's all I can do for you. Now Grandma needs to go to the spa for a pampering treatment."

After saying that, Grandma Connie turned and left gracefully.

Next, George, having composed himself by the RV, turned his gaze to Mike, seemingly anticipating the gift Mike had prepared.

"Here's two thousand US dollars. If you encounter any problems on the road that you can't solve, remember to call me..." Mike didn't mince words and generously tossed out two thousand US dollars.

A despicable face that says he has nothing but money.

"Consider this money a loan. I'll definitely pay you back when I'm successful in the future," George said solemnly after accepting the money.

Unlike George's father and Connie's grandmother who gave him money, Mike was, after all, an "outsider".

"Do as you please~" With his current net worth, two thousand US dollars is nothing to Mike.

Therefore, he didn't really care whether little George could pay back the money.

"Well then, see you in six months." After saying goodbye, Mike got into his Ferrari and drove Peggy to school.

It's early June now, and it will be exactly six months until Christmas at the end of the year.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, George Jr. has enough money to live a carefree life until Christmas, and then he can return to reunite with his family.

Melford Secondary School is currently holding a welcome event for the new school year. Banners and ribbons welcoming the new school year have been hung at the school gate and on the playground.

Meanwhile, many returning students watched the new students enroll at the school gate.

Those freshmen who just came from the primary school, with their innocent faces and silly antics, are a rare source of amusement.

Meanwhile, Mike parked his sports car outside the school gate and entered the campus. Along the way, students greeted him.

Rising star in sports, academic superstar, campus celebrity, and campus heartthrob...

A series of labels have made Mike, who has officially become a senior in the twelfth grade this academic year, the undisputed brightest star on the Melford campus.

With so many accolades surrounding him, even school teachers have to give him some respect.

It's easy to imagine that Mike's high school life will be very enjoyable for the next year.

Similarly, as Mike's fame grows, more and more girls will want to join his fan club.

For example, right now, Lina is sitting in the 12th-grade classroom with a pile of application forms in front of her, all the work of students who want to join the fan club.

"Mike, you're finally here." Seeing Mike enter the classroom, Lina looked at him like a savior and asked, "Do you mind if there are boys in your fan club?"

"What?" Mike was slightly surprised. He knew that although there were no explicit rules for his fan club, all the members who had joined in the past were girls.

This is a matter of convention.

“There’s a guy here named Dan who wants to join the fan club. He’s specifically marked as your friend…” Lina explained.

Over time, Mike's fan club has become one of the most influential groups in the school.

It's conceivable that members of a group of this size would have high social standing, and would at least not be bullied without cause.

From this perspective, it's not entirely incomprehensible that Dan, as a marginalized individual most vulnerable to bullying, would want to join the support group.

Chapter 282 The Ugly Duckling? The Swan!

"Are there many boys like Dan?" Mike asked as he led Peggy to sit down in the middle of the first row.

"Let me see~" Lina, who was sitting in the second row, flipped through the documents on the table.

A moment later, she finished organizing several applications, came to Mike, and said, "Quite a few boys have tried to seek asylum. Of course, there are also a few of your true followers among them..."

Mike's performance last year was evident to all, and it's not too surprising that a few enthusiastic fans would appear among high school boys who are in the process of idolizing heroes.

Looking at the documents in front of him, Mike didn't look through them. He pondered for a moment and said, "How about this, you make a list of the boys who want to join the fan club, and let them form a separate group..."

When he has the ability, Mike doesn't mind lending a hand to marginalized groups in schools like Dan.

It's important to know that energetic high school boys are also at an age where they can be reckless and not know their own strength.

Therefore, never underestimate the evil in human nature, especially when dealing with simple-minded and impulsive Migo high school students.

"Okay, I understand~" Lina smiled brightly, seemingly getting Mike's idea.

Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out in the back of the classroom.

There were two tall boys who didn't look like good students, and they seemed to be bullying a female student.

The commotion came from the students who were watching the commotion.

This situation is very common in schools.

Seeing Mike frown slightly, Lina explained, "Those two boys are Arthur and Davis. They seemed to have a good relationship with little George before..."

"As for that girl, I think her name is Mia. If I remember correctly, she was a member of your fan club."

The girl named Mia always wore large black-rimmed glasses, and with her fluffy, messy curly hair, it was impossible to see her face clearly.

His usual style of dressing also exudes a shabby air, and he likes to carry a strange big backpack all day long.

He definitely looks like an outsider.

Now that the new semester has started, the girl is wearing a large fisherman's hat, making her look even easier to bully.

After introducing the basic information about the three people at the center of the conflict, Lina didn't say anything more, seemingly wanting to see how Mike would handle the situation.

“Look at our ugly duckling, she actually bought a new hat…” Arthur said in the back row with an affected expression, as if he were performing a villain in a stage play.

Judging from his smug smile, he seemed to really enjoy being the center of attention.

Mia, who was being targeted, huddled up behind her hat, trembling and looking weak and vulnerable.

The girl's reaction only fueled Arthur's arrogance: "What? Is our ugly duckling afraid to meet people?"

As he spoke, Arthur reached out to take off the girl's hat.

At this critical moment, a strong, long hand grabbed Arthur's wrist, rendering him unable to move.

"Fu..." The good show was interrupted, and Arthur was about to curse. However, when he turned around and saw who it was, he swallowed his words back.

The arrogant look on his face turned into a fawning smirk.

Only then did Arthur realize that the classroom was eerily quiet.

As for his accomplice Davis, he had already lowered his head and pretended to be a quail.

"Was it fun?" Mike asked, looking displeased.

"N-no, that's not fun~" Arthur, his wrist aching from being pinched, realized he'd done something wrong and grimaced as he tried to salvage the situation, "I just wanted to joke with Mia, I didn't mean to bully her..."

Are you kidding me? You're kidding me.

Mike stared at Arthur with an unfriendly expression for two seconds, until the other man was speechless, before finally speaking: "Well, let me make a joke for you guys too. I bet you and Davis will be bald before school tomorrow. What do you guys think?"

Repay kindness with kindness and evil with evil.

Mike punished Arthur in the same way, and of course, he didn't forget Davis, who was pretending to be a quail.

"I think being bald suits me well." Arthur quickly backed down, while silently mourning his baldness in his heart.

Davis, standing nearby, nodded vigorously, indicating that one should shave their head in the summer.

"Can you let me go now?" Although he had become a clown in the eyes of others, Arthur still dared not offend Mike.

It's conceivable that if you offend Mike, who has immense popularity, you're likely to be isolated and marginalized by other students in the coming semester, and you might even lose your right to socialize with girls.