American TV series: Starting with exploiting young Sheldon

Helen and Alan were peering out from the doorway.

"Thank God you're back safe and sound!" Helen rushed forward and hugged her returning daughter.

The storm came so suddenly that it clearly startled Helen, a single mother.

"Alan, have someone get dry towels and clothes. Mia and the others need to pack up..." Relieved, Helen began to arrange the work.

Not long after, Mike and the others, having dried themselves off the rain and changed into new clothes, gathered in the villa's living room.

At this moment, the place has been decorated as a temporary banquet hall, with various foods, desserts, and hot tea on the tables.

Because of the sudden drop in temperature, Helen also arranged for someone to light the fireplace.

On the television screen ahead, reporters were broadcasting outdoor interviews about this unusual weather.

As can be seen in the video, the rain was pouring down and the wind was howling outdoors, making it difficult for reporters and passersby to stand.

Compared to the terrible weather outside, being able to snuggle up in a warm sofa and sip a cup of hot tea is a rare treat.

Not long after, a commotion was heard at the entrance of the villa.

Amidst the chill and raindrops, George and Connie's grandmother shielded Mandy, the pregnant woman, as they entered the villa.

Dry towels, hot water, thermal underwear...

After tidying up again, George and his two friends came to the living room and sat on the sofa.

Judging from Mandy's relaxed appearance, the storm didn't seem to have had much of an impact on her.

Or rather, George and Connie's grandmother protected her very well.

"Do you know how bad the weather is outside right now?" Little George, who had just eaten something, shared, "I felt like our car was almost blown away just now. Luckily, I'm a good driver..."

The comfortable environment allowed him to completely relax.

"By the way, Mike, do you know how much money the shop made today?" Young George, who had just opened his repair shop, was still excited about it.

"How much?" Mike chimed in, not wanting to spoil the fun.

Mike invested over 50,000 US dollars in that comprehensive auto repair shop, from site selection to decoration.

In return, he received 60% of the shop's shares in one go.

Of course, for Mike, whose net worth is now over ten million, this investment is more about helping George Jr., and making money is just a bonus and not worth too much attention.

"We'll make over four hundred dollars a day, we're about to strike it rich!" Little George said with a touch of感慨 (gan3kai3, a feeling of mixed emotions, including amusement and awe). "I never imagined that a car repair shop could make so much money."

Earning a week's worth of money in a single day was certainly something to make little George happy for quite some time.

This is understandable, as Migo is in a period of economic development and the proportion of labor service fees is gradually increasing.

Even if you just take a towel and wipe the driver's car at a traffic light, you can earn hundreds of dollars in tips a day if you're lucky.

Not to mention that Little George combines car washing and repair, which is a skilled trade.

"The profits are good, keep up the good work. When we open a branch in the future, you can be your own boss too." Mike smiled and encouraged the spirited little George.

Just as the two were dreaming about the future, George, soaked to the bone, escorted his youngest daughter Missy into the villa.

"You're all here!" George's father smiled when he saw George and the others.

Missy, on the other hand, happily jumped into Mike's arms.

Judging from the little girl's cleverness, the storm doesn't seem to have had much of an impact on her.

“Ms. Helen, thank you for the shelter you provided for me and my family.” After tidying himself up, George’s father came to the living room and first expressed his gratitude to the owner of the villa.

"It's nothing, the house hasn't been this lively in a long time," Helen replied with a smile.

Afterwards, a group of people sat around in the living room, playing board games and chatting about the weather.

Compared to the raging storm outside, this is a peaceful oasis amidst the noise.

"By the way, where's Mary? I haven't seen her." Old George, who was playing cards with his eldest son, suddenly asked.

"Oh no, I almost forgot. There must be something wrong with Mom." Little George stood there, stunned.

All the previous circumstances had made him forget about Mary.

"What happened? Didn't Mary come with you?" Old George asked worriedly.

“When we left, Mom was busy with church work. She said on the phone that she would drive over, but she hasn’t come yet…” George explained guiltily.

Because Mandy was pregnant, George had rushed to bring her to the villa, so he didn't wait for Mary to join them.

"What's wrong, George?" Grandma Connie, who was chatting with Ms. Helen, noticed that George's expression was off and asked.

“It’s Mary. She’s probably stuck at home or on the way…” George couldn’t help but worry about his wife being out in this weather.

As the saying goes, "A day as husband and wife is worth a hundred days of kindness."

Moreover, George still had deep feelings for Mary.

"What should we do?" After learning the truth, Connie's grandmother also became worried about her daughter.

Connie's grandmother was unaware that little George had called Mary earlier.

"Don't rush, let's call Mary again and confirm the situation first." Mike, who was sitting on the other side, also learned what had happened.

“Yes, make the call.” George took the phone from Mike.

After a ring, the call was answered.

"Mary, where are you now? Are you alright?" George asked anxiously as soon as the call connected.

“George, I’m at home. It’s raining so hard outside that I went out. The house is leaking too…” Mary said haltingly, her emotions very unstable.

Come to think of it, as a woman, being alone in a leaky house during such terrible weather would certainly not be a good situation.

"Don't be afraid, take care of yourself..." George tried his best to comfort his wife.

Suddenly, a scream came from the phone.

"What's wrong, Mary?" George's heart jumped at that moment.

"The windows were blown away, and the lights in the house aren't working..." Mary's words were cut off by the crackling of static on the phone.

Clearly, following the circuit malfunction, Cooper's telephone line also broke down.

“No, Mary needs me now.” After the phone call, George was even more worried about his wife.

Then he got up to go back to find Mary.

“Calm down, George. Mary will be fine at home. It’s more dangerous for you to go out now,” Grandma Connie advised George.

It was completely dark outside the window, and the occasional flashes of lightning and deafening thunder on the horizon demonstrated the power of nature.

"No need to persuade me anymore, I can't leave Mary behind." George's concern for his wife helped him overcome his fear of nature.

"Mike, Grandma Connie, I'm leaving the children in your care. And little George, take good care of Mandy." After giving his instructions, George's father walked resolutely towards the door.

Here, Amy, at Ms. Helen's instruction, quickly went to the room and retrieved a waterproof thermal suit, a powerful handheld lamp, and a protective helmet.

He handed it to the other person before George left the villa.

Then, wrapped in thermal underwear, George's father walked into the night.

Back in the villa, everyone had lost their previous mood for fun.

Chapter 333 Chaos

Freezing rain, strong winds, and fog made visibility extremely low at night.

Even with his high beams on, George could barely see the road ahead.

However, driven by his unwavering determination, he eventually made it home safely.

Because the strong winds had broken the power lines, Cooper's house was now completely dark. The detached cabin also appeared to be teetering on the brink of collapse in the torrential rain and fierce winds.

“Mary! Mary!!!” George rushed into the house with a lamp, shouting loudly.

Several windows in the house were broken, and drafts were coming in everywhere. Apart from having a roof to keep out the rain, it wasn't much better than being outside.

"George, is that you?"

Just as George was getting extremely anxious, he heard his wife's response.

Only when the flashlight was turned on did I see Mary, wrapped in a blanket, huddled in the corner of the living room, her face showing clear fear and helplessness.

"Mary! Are you alright?" George went over and hugged his wife, tenderly wiping the raindrops off her face.

"Thank God, this was terrible. I thought I would never see you again!" Feeling the warm embrace, Mary could no longer hold back her tears.

On the other side, after a brief embrace with his wife, George felt the wind outside getting stronger and stronger, and the house was already shaking slightly.

“We can’t stay here any longer,” George said decisively. “Can you still walk? Let’s go hide in the basement.”

Mary's previous fear had drained her of all her energy, making it difficult for her to even stand up.

So George half-supported and half-dragged his wife out.

After braving the raging storm in the yard, the two arrived at the basement where little George lived.

Compared to the standalone cabins on the ground, the situation is much better in the basement, where most of the space is underground.

"Wipe the water off your body first, and I'll try to get you some hot tea to warm you up..." George handed his wife a relatively clean towel.

Because little George lives here, the basement is fairly well-equipped with daily necessities.

Towels, blankets, quilts, etc. are all readily available.

Because this place was once used as a toy storage room by young Sheldon, there are still many strange and unusual things piled up in the corner.

This included an old-fashioned generator.

Mary, wrapped in another warm quilt, felt a sense of peace as she watched her husband bustling around taking care of her.

A dozen minutes later, George successfully started the generator. With a roar, the lights came on in the basement.

"God!!!"

After the power was turned on, George breathed a sigh of relief and excitedly waved his arms.

You must know how precious light is in the darkness.

It can give people strength, courage, and confidence.

Another ten minutes or so later, George, who had boiled a pot of hot tea in an electric kettle, carried the hot tea and some snacks he had found in the basement to Mary's side.

“Your heart isn’t good, you should rest for a while too,” Mary said, wiping the sweat from her husband’s forehead before pulling him into the quilt.

Despite the increasingly harsh weather outside, a rare and heartwarming scene unfolded in the basement.

“It’s so good to have you back~” Mary hugged her husband affectionately under the covers.

Before George could even celebrate, Mary whispered, "Actually, I saw it that day. You and Brenda were hugging. God knows how heartbroken I was..."

“I swear, Brenda and I didn’t do anything,” George quickly explained, then changed the subject, saying sourly, “What about you and Pastor Jeff? I saw you two hugging. Right in front of the church…”

“How could you think that? Reverend Jeff is a good man. I was just using his shoulder that day…” Mary explained the whole story.

Despite the harsh weather, the two people in the basement gradually broke down their barriers as they confided in each other.

"George, do you want it now?" Today's encounter had stirred up a different feeling in Mary.

As their eyes met, the temperature gradually rose.

"Of course, I've been waiting for this day for a long time..."

"Is there anything wrong with your heart?"

"You'll know once you try it..."

Outside, the wind and rain continued to rage, while inside the basement, amidst the roar of the generator, faint applause could be heard.

This sudden and severe weather lasted for three days and three nights, sweeping across multiple regions including Hawaii, Texas, and Oklahoma.

It caused hundreds of casualties and incalculable property damage.

This massive natural disaster has drawn attention across the United States, with experts specifically referring to this spring cold wave as "Adam."

This symbolizes that the disaster was caused by human greed. It also serves as a warning that if we do not pay attention to environmental protection, this once-in-sixty-years natural disaster may only be the beginning.

While experts discussed the causes of this natural disaster, environmentalists from various regions also took the opportunity to emerge.

Their busy figures can be seen outside many factories and farms.