American TV series: Starting with exploiting young Sheldon

Sure enough, upon hearing her husband's suggestion again, Mary said protectively, "I don't agree with Shelley going to school so far away. Without us by his side, he won't be able to take care of himself. What if he goes astray?"

“Going to Columbia means Mike will be there with you. Besides, Shirley should learn to be independent,” Old Man George argued.

Clearly, at this moment, he and his wife had a disagreement about their parenting philosophies.

It's hard to say who's right and who's wrong; it mainly depends on Sheldon's opinion.

Unfortunately, young Sheldon is now facing a dilemma. On the one hand, he is somewhat tempted by his father's suggestion, but on the other hand, he is afraid of leaving his familiar environment.

“Shirley, Professor John will take care of you at the University of Texas, and it will be easy for you to come home if you're upset. It's not so good to go outside.” Mary turned to her youngest son, and after a few guiding words, continued, “So now you choose, do you want to go to the University of Texas, or leave your parents and go to study elsewhere?”

"I...I don't know~" Young Sheldon, who suffers from decision-making difficulties, looked conflicted.

Although Sheldon has not yet made a clear choice, his current appearance clearly shows that he still cannot leave his parents for the time being.

Therefore, the answer is already quite clear.

"Oh dear, looks like I need to contact John. With him taking care of Shirley, we can rest assured," Grandma Connie said with a smile. "How about we invite him over for dinner tomorrow?"

“Then I’ll have to trouble you,” Mary replied immediately, settling the matter.

Thus, George's argument with his wife ended in defeat, with the score being one to two.

The decision for Sheldon to attend the University of Texas was made in this rather haphazard manner.

"George, try to think positively. No matter which university Sheldon goes to, he'll achieve great things in the future," Mike comforted George's dejected father.

For a prodigy like Sheldon, the platform and teaching resources are important; the quality of the teachers is not so important.

After spending a while at Cooper's house, Connie's grandmother, Mike, and Peggy went back to the other side of the street.

"Mike, are you sure you want to go to Columbia?" Peggy asked.

“It’s confirmed,” Mike replied firmly.

"That's good. I also received my acceptance letter from Columbia University. I'll call my parents right away and tell them I'm going to Columbia." Being able to continue spending time with Mike made the young girl Peggy a little excited.

Meanwhile, Connie's grandmother also called Professor John and told him about Sheldon's situation.

After hanging up the phone, she asked with a hint of reluctance, "Mike, Peggy, when are you planning to leave?"

As people get older, they inevitably become nostalgic.

After spending more than a year together, Connie's grandmother had long since gotten used to the daily life of having two children at home.

The sudden separation made her feel somewhat sad.

“It should be in the next few days, the Kenyan man will come to pick me up,” Mike replied.

With more than a month to go before college starts, Mike plans to go back to his small town in Minnesota for a while before heading to Apple City.

As for the Kenyan man, he was the manager of the farm and also the Quinn family's private butler.

“I’m not sure yet. If my parents agree, I’d like to go to a small town in Minnesota with Mike to clear my head.” Peggy turned to ask, “Is that okay, Mike?”

"Of course, you're welcome anytime." Mike knew exactly what the girl was thinking.

However, considering how cute the other person is, this clinginess isn't unpleasant.

On the other hand, girls develop really fast. In the past six months, Peggy has grown to over 1.6 meters tall, and her girlish charm is becoming more and more pronounced.

"Then when I invite John tomorrow, I'll cook you a barbecue feast as a farewell dinner in advance." Optimistic Grandma Connie's mood came and went quickly.

At this point, they had already begun to consider having separate gatherings.

The next day, the lavishness of the Cooper family's banquet was elevated to another level after the party for Professor John and the farewell dinner for Mike and Peggy.

"George, when are you planning to get married to Mandy?" Mike, sitting in the living room, chatted with little George while George and his wife and Grandma Connie were preparing a big meal in the kitchen.

"The wedding is planned for October, a month before the baby is born," George replied with a smile.

With Mike's support, he now owns a small repair shop and is no longer under financial pressure.

Now that he has no worries, young George only needs to focus on two things: his wedding with Mandy and expanding his repair shop business.

“October? Looks like I won’t be able to attend.” Mike said casually, “How about this, I’ll leave the pickup truck to you as a wedding gift.”

"Well... alright then. Thank you in advance." George initially wanted to decline, but then he thought that he really needed a car for his wedding, and he had already received so much kindness from Mike, so he wouldn't need another one.

Just keep the kindness in your heart, and you can repay it when you have the chance in the future.

Chapter 336 Farewell

Professor John, dressed in a tuxedo and tie, had even his sparse hair meticulously styled today.

Looking at his radiant and happy expression, it's clear that something good is about to happen.

"Professor John, you've arrived!" Mary warmly invited John into the house.

At this moment, a sumptuous feast and special roasted meats were already laid out in the restaurant.

"Professor John, Shirley has decided to attend the University of Texas. I hope you will take good care of him in the future." Before the meal began, Mary couldn't wait to get to the point.

The main reason for inviting Professor John was to entrust young Sheldon to his care.

"I also have some good news to share with you," Professor John said with a smile. "The University of Houston has recognized my research abilities and invited me to serve as a research professor there. I have already accepted their offer."

Professor John's previous research project on "Thruster Recovery" did not ultimately win him the Nobel Prize in Physics last year.

However, the way he was nominated still allowed him to demonstrate his abilities on the Nobel Prize stage.

Therefore, it is not surprising that the University of Houston, which studies rocket launch projects, has taken notice of it.

"This... how can you go to Houston? What about Shelley?" Compared to Professor John's happiness, Mary's face turned ugly.

Thinking of her youngest son going to the University of Texas and having no one to take care of him, Mary's tone became a bit more serious.

“That’s what I was just about to say.” Professor John, in a good mood, didn’t seem to mind Mary’s offense. He continued, “If Sheldon is willing, he can come with me to the University of Houston. I can also reserve one of my doctoral positions for him in the future.”

“And Peggy and Mike, if you’re also willing to go to the University of Houston, I will give you the same treatment.” Professor John, who hadn’t even started teaching at the University of Houston yet, was already thinking about the school’s honor.

With the addition of these three geniuses, such as Mike, the University of Houston's research capabilities will undoubtedly see a significant boost.

It can only be said that true talent is a rare commodity, no matter where it is.

“Thank you for your kind offer, Professor John. Peggy and I have already decided to attend Columbia University.” Mike, who had been called out, politely declined Professor John’s invitation on behalf of himself and Peggy.

“That’s a real shame. And Sheldon, what about you?” Professor John looked at young Sheldon.

“No, Shirley has already decided to go to the University of Texas, he won’t go to Houston.” Mary immediately declined Professor John’s invitation on behalf of her youngest son.

As mentioned before, Mary was worried about her youngest son and didn't want him to live too far away from her.

This made the atmosphere in the restaurant awkward.

Professor John, noticing Mary's displeased expression, cautiously asked, "Is that so? Then, will I still be able to have this meal?"

Even with his low emotional intelligence, Professor John knew why the Cooper family had invited him to this lavish meal.

He felt somewhat ashamed that things hadn't gone as planned.

"Why can't you eat it?" Grandma Connie smiled and smoothed things over. "You'll always be our friend, John."

Meanwhile, old man George also greeted Professor John.

To be honest, Professor John has taken good care of Sheldon over the past year.

Later, during the meal, to express his apology, Professor John suggested, "Perhaps I could speak to Dr. Linklater and ask him to help take care of Sheldon."

Dr. Linklater's research level is not much worse than Professor John's.

Moreover, he took great care of Sheldon Jr.

The reason he doesn't seem to have the same close relationship as Professor John and Sheldon might be because Grandma Connie is missing.

“You’re right, we can also ask Dr. Linklater to take care of Shelley.” Professor John’s reminder reminded Grandma Connie of the elderly gentleman who had shown her such affection.

After that, she also told the Georges about Dr. Linklater's situation.

He also stated that Dr. Linklater is capable of taking good care of Sheldon Jr.

After quickly learning the truth, George and his wife agreed to help Connie's grandmother seek Dr. Linklater's assistance.

After the meal, before leaving, Professor John approached Connie's grandmother and said, "Connie, would you like to come live with me in Houston? I promise I'll treat you well."

It had actually been more than half a year since Grandma Connie and Professor John broke up, but in Professor John's mind, he didn't think he had really broken up with Grandma Connie.

In his view, there was just a misunderstanding or a minor disagreement between the two.

"John, thank you for your feelings, but we're really not compatible. You deserve a happier life." Seeing Professor John's childish side, Grandma Connie smiled with relief and offered her blessings.

To Connie's grandmother, Professor John was like a child who hadn't grown up yet. She might be temporarily "captivated" by him out of maternal instinct, but living together was unnecessary.

After all, having a child like Sheldon who needs "care" is enough.

"I...I will always remember you, Connie. Goodbye~" It was only at this moment that Professor John seemed to truly realize that his relationship with Grandma Connie was over.

For him, whose first love was in his twilight years, Grandma Connie gave him so many wonderful memories.

It also taught him many things he didn't know before.

"Thank you~" With tears in his eyes, Professor John finally mustered up the courage to hug Grandma Connie one last time before leaving as a farewell.

Three more days passed, and the Kenyan man who had made the appointment with Mike, along with his son Chili, arrived in the town of Deford in a medium-sized pickup truck.

The two men had clearly overestimated the amount of items Mike needed to transport.

When Mike left the town of Derford a year and a half ago, he was traveling light, and he didn't have much to take this time either.

The Dodge Pickup Truck was given to George Jr., while the T-shirt computer was left to Connie's grandmother and Sheldon Jr.

Therefore, all Mike really wanted to take were a few changes of clothes.

On the contrary, Peggy, who had obtained her parents' consent to go to a small town in Minnesota with Mike to relax, had many beautiful clothes and dresses, as well as a large number of plush toys that she needed to take with her.

"Mike, remember to wait for me. When I grow up and become a young woman, I will go to Columbia University to find you." During the farewell ceremony, when it was Missy's turn, she threw herself into Mike's arms, expressing her reluctance to part while telling him about her "plans".

"Then you must grow up healthy and study hard," Mike encouraged with a smile.

It's important to know that getting into Columbia University isn't easy for the average person.

“I will…” Missy made up her mind, then gave Mike a high five and promised to meet him at Columbia University.

Seeing the girl's earnest expression, Mike felt too embarrassed to tell her. By the time she went to college six years later, he would probably have already graduated from Columbia.

"Mike, see you in Apple City." Lina stepped forward and hugged Mike.

Although the girl's grades weren't great, she still applied to Columbia University's affiliated business school in order to follow in Michael's footsteps.

Those vocational schools that you can get into just by having money.

"See you then." Mike gently patted the girl's shoulder.

Compared to the girls like the "Devil Body Group" and Katie, Lina is the most unique one.

After saying goodbye, Mike got into his red Ferrari with Peggy in tow, and amidst waving from the Cooper family and Connie's grandmother, they followed the Kenyan man's pickup truck toward the small town of Minnesota.

Compared to the semi-dense population of the town of Deford, Mike's farm is a true rural area.

Peggy, who had never seen pastoral scenery before, also experienced a truly natural and healthy lifestyle here.

Chapter 337 Business Expansion

In mid-August, Mike, who had spent more than half a month in the small town of Minnesota, said goodbye to the Kenyan uncle and the Dennis couple, and boarded the train to Apple City with Peggy.

Meanwhile, the Kenyan man arranged for the commemorative red Ferrari to be transported to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

"What do you think Apple City will be like?" In the VIP carriage, Peggy gazed out the window at the receding scenery, her eyes filled with longing.

Peggy, still a child at heart, grew up in a small town and had a mix of longing and apprehension about the legendary, prosperous Apple City.

This mentality is somewhat similar to that of Grandma Liu visiting the Grand View Garden.

“It’s probably because it’s more densely populated, has more skyscrapers, and the transportation is more convenient…” Mike said. “If you’re interested, I can show you around once we get to the Big Apple.”

Columbia University starts in early September, so Mike will have about two weeks of free time after arriving in Apple City.

Two more days passed, and the express train from Texas to Apple City stopped at Pennsylvania Station.

After following the flow of passengers into the waiting hall, Mike saw Chris and his secretary holding up signs.

Chris is now the general manager of King Investment Company.

As for King Investment Company, it is a newly established conglomerate under Mike's name.