American TV series: Starting with exploiting young Sheldon

You should know that seventy years old is definitely considered advanced age.

For researchers of this age, what they lack is not experience, but passion and drive.

At this point, both elderly people probably knew in their hearts that they would never be eligible for the Nobel Prize in their lifetime.

"John, are you alright?" In the tense atmosphere, Grandma Connie stepped forward and hugged Professor John.

Although they have broken up, they remain friends.

Meanwhile, Mary was also comforting her depressed youngest son.

Mike and Page, who were also involved in the research project, remained remarkably calm.

Chapter 318 Little George's Vision for the Future

"The next round is the final showdown..."

"Could the two team captains please choose their preferred format for the finals?"

It was in the same cultural center last year, where an elderly professor with gray hair presided over the math competition.

It was already 6:30 pm, and the competition had reached the final round of the championship.

Standing on the stage are the defending champions, Melford High School, and the challenging champions, Marymont College.

It must be said that Marymont College, which lost the championship last year, is indeed coming on strong this year.

"We choose a three-round finals format." After glancing at Kavanaugh, Mike ultimately opted for a best-of-three format to ensure a higher chance of winning.

Six months of studying math olympiad material did not turn Kavanaugh into a math olympiad master. It was precisely because she answered a spatial geometry question incorrectly in the previous round of questions that the final round had to be a rematch.

"We've also opted for a three-round finals format," said the newly appointed captain of Marimont's team, giving a conservative answer.

There are two formats for the second match of the finals: one is a sudden death match, where each side sends one player and the winner is decided in a single game; the other is for each team to select three players for a best-of-three series.

Compared to the stable best-of-three format, the unpredictability of a single-game elimination is too high. Marymont College, on the other hand, has clearly learned from last year's experience.

"Now, both teams, please choose your opponents. Marymon will choose first," the old professor said, moving on to the competition.

"We choose Peggy and Sheldon..."

Following the principle of picking the weakest link first, Marymont easily selected two opponents.

There's no way around it, Peggy and Sheldon look so deceptive.

Then, the captain of the Marymont College math team glanced at the nameplates in front of Dan and Kavanaugh twice before saying, "For our third opponent, we choose Kavanaugh."

Compared to Dan, who's all about tech geeks, Kavanaugh seems much easier to bully.

"We choose Robert, James, and Joseph..." When it was Melford's turn to choose his opponent, Mike looked at the players on the other side and casually called out their names one by one from left to right.

Joseph, who was positioned in the middle of the opposite competition area, was the captain of the Marymont College Math Olympiad team.

It's fair to say that Mike's picky, selective approach to choosing people reveals his arrogance.

Therefore, feeling looked down upon, the members of the Marymont team all showed resentment on their faces.

It's a pity that math olympiad competitions don't test anger levels.

The outcome of this final match was already decided when Marymon chose Page and Sheldon as their opponents.

The following matches unfolded exactly as Mike had predicted. Despite Kavanaugh losing the first game, Melford High School, relying on their "secret weapons" Peggy and Sheldon Jr., ultimately won this year's Math Olympiad championship once again.

"Let's congratulate Melford..."

The competition was over, and the old professor announced the final results.

"Whoosh! Well done!! We are the champions!!!"

Upon hearing the result, Dan cheered excitedly and was about to high-five his teammates in celebration.

Unlike his excited demeanor, Mike and the others remained calm.

Of course, Kavanaugh, who was standing to the side, was in no mood to celebrate because he had dragged the team down twice before.

Seeing his teammates' "indifferent" reaction, Dan smiled awkwardly and withdrew his arm.

However, Melford High School once again won the math Olympiad championship in a near-crushing fashion this year, leaving a deep impression on the "audience" below.

Then, applause rang out in the cultural center.

Among them, Ms. Sharon, who was sitting in the front row, and a group of prospective members of the math Olympiad team all had expressions of pride on their faces.

Their applause was the loudest in the entire cultural center.

At 8 p.m., Mike and the others, who had received their championship souvenirs, boarded the bus for their return journey, organized by teacher Sharon.

"Everyone performed exceptionally well this time, and the school will thank you for your contributions..." Ms. Sharon, who led her team to victory in the Mathematical Olympiad once again, seemed to be in a very good mood.

After offering a few words of encouragement, she put away her smile and reminded everyone, "The year-end exams are in two days. I hope you won't neglect your other subjects because of the math Olympiad team. So please study hard when you get back and strive to achieve good results in the year-end subject exams as well."

This year's math Olympiad was scheduled for December 20th, just a few days before the major winter break test before Christmas.

Therefore, Mike and his classmates had ample time to prepare for their final exams.

Of course, for Mike, Peggy, and Sheldon, who are well-versed in all subjects, whether they prepare or not makes little difference.

Over the next few days, the three of them easily passed their final exams.

With the final exams over, the school's Christmas party will follow immediately.

Mike, who wasn't planning to steal the spotlight at the Christmas party this year, turned down the performance invitation, and then he found himself with plenty of free time again.

"Wow, what a feast tonight! Are we celebrating Christmas Eve early?" Grandma Connie exclaimed in surprise as she looked at the table laden with delicious food in the Cooper family's dining room.

There is only one day left until Christmas Eve.

“It’s Mandy. She’s decided to move in with little George.” Mary, who was busy arranging the food, had a happy expression on her face.

The girl's agreement to come and stay means that she has forgiven George.

This finally put a huge weight off George and his wife's minds.

"That's definitely something to celebrate!" With her eldest grandson's personal matter settled, Connie's grandmother's face lit up with a smile.

During this period, the arcade at the street corner was doing very well, and both Grandma Connie and George made a lot of money from it.

It can be said that the two are currently in a "honeymoon" period where "everyone is happy and we are all happy."

At the Cooper's house, after Mary finished setting the table, little George proudly led Mandy in.

George Jr. can now be said to have achieved success in both his career and love life, and has become a "despicable" winner in life.

Unlike George's high spirits, Mandy, who hadn't been seen for nearly two months, looked much more bloated due to her pregnancy, and a hint of worry lingered in her eyes.

It can be said that the girl's "beautiful" aura faded during this period, and she completely turned into an ordinary "housewife".

“Mandy, welcome. This is your home from now on. You can talk to George and me if you have any problems.” Mary, who had specially prepared a welcome feast, expressed her goodwill.

Looking at her future daughter-in-law's current state, she seemed to feel a little sorry for her.

“Yes, if little George dares to bully you in the future, you can tell me. I’ll take care of him…” George’s father then added.

"Thank you, little George is very kind to me," Mandy said politely, feeling the warmth of family.

After both sides expressed their friendly attitude, the atmosphere of the family dinner became relaxed.

"Grandma Connie, I'd like Mandy to help out at the arcade, what do you think?" Little George asked, asking for his opinion as dinner was drawing to a close.

"Are you sure you'd let Mandy go out to work?" Grandma Connie asked rhetorically.

Mandy, who is more than two months pregnant, is not very pregnant yet, but she is still a pregnant woman and there are many inconveniences.

“I’m sure there won’t be any problems, and Mandy also wants to get some fresh air,” George replied.

Pregnant women in the first three months of pregnancy don't usually have very noticeable bellies, and when they wear loose-fitting clothes, they look almost no different from normal girls.

Furthermore, appropriate normal social life can also help alleviate prenatal depression in pregnant women.

"Is that so..." Grandma Connie thought for a moment, then looked at little George and said, "I have a suggestion. If you can come up with 20,000 US dollars, I can transfer that arcade to you. You can run it however you like."

While arcades can be profitable, they also involve a lot of mundane tasks that are very time-consuming.

Grandma Connie, who enjoys pleasure and freedom, had been busy in the arcade for more than two months, and the novelty had long worn off.

Selling the arcade at this point was partly to free himself up, and partly to provide a livelihood for George and Mandy.

"Are you sure you want to sell the arcade?" George asked in surprise.

In George's eyes, an arcade where money can be made easily is a hot commodity, a hen that lays "golden eggs".

Ordinary people who want to buy it don't have the connections.

"Of course, that's on the condition that you have 20,000 US dollars," Connie's grandmother gave a definite answer.

“Okay, I’ll take the arcade.” Little George said generously, then added, “But I can only pay you 10,000 US dollars first, and I hope to pay the remaining 10,000 in installments.”

Over the past two months, George has indeed earned a considerable amount of money from the arcade. However, having just reconciled with Mandy, he will also have many other expenses in the future.

Chapter 319 Moving

"Mike, wait a minute. I need your help with something later." After dinner, little George, who had gone out with Mike and the others, called out to Mike.

"OK~" As a friend, Mike didn't hesitate and agreed to the other party's request.

Then, he watched George and Mandy go to the basement, said goodbye to Grandma Connie and Peggy, and walked to the gate of the yard to wait for George.

Not long after, George, who had settled his girlfriend, also arrived at the gate of the yard.

"Why don't you move back home?" Mike asked curiously, looking towards the basement of Cooper's house.

The Cooper family had discussed George and Mandy's accommodation at dinner earlier. However, in the end, the two still chose to move out and live in the basement.

However, for a pregnant woman, accommodation with a bathroom and toilet is definitely more comfortable than living in a basement with nothing.

Even if the basement is large, the lack of living facilities makes it a no-go.

“Mainly, Mandy and I want some independent living space, and we’ll have our own house soon,” George explained with a smile, adding that he already has plans to buy a house.

As a soon-to-be father, little George should have a plan for his future family.

“Okay, if that’s the case, I suggest you rent a place to live first,” Mike suggested.

Although Deford is a remote town, buying a house here will cost at least tens of thousands of US dollars.

Given George's current financial situation, it would take him at least a year to achieve his goal of buying a house.

He can wait, but pregnant Mandy might not.

Therefore, after considering all factors, renting a place to live is the best option for little George.

"We'll talk about that later..." Poverty makes people lose their ambition. Little George, who had just bought the arcade, was still burdened with huge debts and had no energy left to make any more moves.

"If it's a money issue, I can help. No interest required." As a friend, Mike wouldn't mind giving little George a hand.

"Thank you for your kindness, but no need. I can manage my life with Mandy on my own." Little George, who still owed Mike two thousand dollars, was too embarrassed to bring up the matter of borrowing money again.

Moreover, having owned an arcade, he was confident that he could improve his life through his own efforts.

"It's good that you have a plan..." Having already made his stance clear by not asking for help, Mike didn't interfere with the other person's choice.

"So tell me, what did you want to see me about this time?" Mike steered the conversation back on track.

“Actually, it’s Mandy. I left some personal belongings at the house we rented before. I’d like you to drive me there to get them,” George explained.

It turns out he was just a deliveryman and driver.

It's nothing~

Mike then drove his Dodge pickup truck, with George Jr. in tow, toward Third Street.

Mandy used to live in the city, in a formal residential area.

Soon, guided by little George, the pickup truck stopped in front of a multi-story building. The environment here was somewhat similar to the slum where Mia had lived before.

"Let's go, I'll go with you to the landlord to get your things." After turning off the car, Mike prepared to go upstairs to help carry the things.

“No, no need, you can just wait in the car,” George stammered. “Actually, Mandy doesn’t have much luggage, just some changes of clothes and cosmetics. And then there’s the rent issue…”

Okay, after George's explanation, Mike finally understood the problem.

Because she had no money, Mandy had lived here for more than two months and owed the landlord more than a month's rent.

The reason I went to see George this time was because I was evicted by the landlord for not paying rent.