American TV series: Starting with exploiting young Sheldon

"Are you sure you don't want to take a look at the letter? Maybe it contains a girl you like." Peggy teased the man as she skillfully packed the "gift" into her small backpack.

The girl has come to terms with it now; it's not a big deal for a guy as outstanding as Mike to have a few female confidantes when he's young.

In the end, the only person who will stay by the other person's side is yourself.

This stems from a super genius's confidence in his intelligence and appearance.

It has to be said that little girls develop very quickly. It seems that Peggy entered a period of rapid development this summer.

As she grew taller, her feminine features began to take shape.

Her delicate features, combined with the "cool" temperament of a female academic high-achiever, make her charm seem to surpass that of girls like Regina.

"There's nothing to see here; I can guess what it's about," Mike replied listlessly.

At first, out of politeness, Mike would open the letters and take a look. But as more and more explicit photos of girls and even more perverted "private" information began to appear in the letters...

This is clearly no longer a confession of love, but rather a form of sexual harassment.

It's like a toad biting—it doesn't hurt, but it's disgusting.

Mike, who has gradually gotten used to college life, is now focusing his attention on the extraordinary events in Apple City.

According to reliable sources, there is a possibility that vampire-like creatures may be present in several underground bars in the outer suburbs of Manhattan.

Under these circumstances, Mike, whose physical strength far exceeds ten times that of an average person, is also making preparations to find an opportunity to visit.

Therefore, he had no interest in paying attention to the thoughts of the girls at school.

After another day of studying, Mike saw off Caroline, who had come to "bump into" him again, and led Peggy toward the parking lot.

"Excuse me, could I take up a little of your time?" An unexpected figure appeared at the parking lot entrance and stopped Mike.

After indicating to Peggy that he was alright, Mike followed the newcomer to a corner of the parking lot.

[Basketball Experience +66]...[Copywriting Experience +15]...[Administrative Experience +10]...

Yes, the person who came was Mark Friedman, that "young man" with excellent basketball skills.

His expression looked a little strange at this moment, as if he was suppressing his anger or feeling annoyed.

"What's up, Mark? Shouldn't you be practicing at the basketball gym right now?" Mike asked.

Like [Mao Hai], this Mark seems to have a deep passion for basketball.

“I came to see you today to tell you to stay away from Maggie,” Mark warned with a complicated expression.

“Maggie? You mean Maggie O’Donnell? I don’t think I’ve ever messed with her.” Mike’s eyes flickered.

Mike vaguely remembered the girl named Maggie; she seemed to enjoy watching him from a distance.

Moreover, of all the letters and small gifts Mike received, the ones from the other party were the most numerous.

"I know you didn't provoke her, but please be careful..." Mark seemed unsure of his words and awkwardly said, "Uh, that's about it. Goodbye~"

"Wait a minute~" Annoyed at being warned out of the blue, Mike stopped the other person and said in a low voice, "Should I call you Mark Friedman or Mike O'Donnell?"

After noticing Mark's unusual behavior, Mike had specifically investigated Mark's situation.

Mark Friedman, a Columbia University athletic recruit, is the illegitimate son of Ned Friedman, a wealthy heir who has never been married. His appearance is quite abrupt.

Mike O'Donnell, whom Mike just called out, is a junior employee at a finance company who is nearing middle age and is experiencing problems in both his career and family.

He faced layoffs at work, and because he liked to complain at home, his wife, who could no longer tolerate him, filed for divorce.

In this situation, Mike O'Donnell, who was experiencing a midlife crisis, suddenly "disappeared from the face of the earth".

It's worth mentioning that the missing Mike O'Donnell had a close friend, a wealthy second-generation heir named Ned Friedman.

The timing of Mark Friedman's appearance coincides perfectly with the timing of Mike O'Donnell's "disappearance".

Mike initially found it strange and didn't fully connect the "young man" in front of him with the "old man" experiencing a midlife crisis.

However, the way the "young man" cared for Maggie O'Donnell like a father gave Mike a flash of inspiration, leading to a bold guess.

Mike O'Donnell, a middle-aged man, has somehow reverted to the body of a seventeen-year-old. With nowhere to go, he turns to his wealthy friend.

Then he changed his name from Mike to Mark and added his friend's surname.

This explains why Mark's body is very young, but his behavior is like that of a middle-aged person.

"What are you saying? I don't understand!" Mark, whose name was called, seemed to be frozen in place, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

[Basketball Experience +99]...[Copywriting Experience +66]...[Administrative Experience +15]...

【Blessing. Rejuvenate (Trait)】

As Mark's expression grew increasingly tense, a burst of light erupted from his body.

There seems to be something quite interesting about it.

Having received the Blessing Orb, Mike became even more certain of his guess.

There seems to be a significant figure behind this mark, worthy of continued attention.

"Maybe I remembered it wrong!" Mike smiled.

Just as the "young man" opposite him relaxed, Mike suddenly asked with a wicked grin, "You came to see me because you like Maggie?"

“NO, no, no!” Mark waved his hands hastily, as if he had been frightened. “I have nothing to do with Maggie.”

That being said, his reaction seemed a bit like he was trying to cover something up.

If Mike is not mistaken, this Mark Friedman (Mike O'Donnell) is indeed Maggie O'Donnell's biological father.

[You came here to warn people out of nowhere, didn't you? That'll scare you to death!]

"I was just kidding, don't get too worked up." Having satisfied his mischievous quirk, Mike chuckled and patted the "young man" on the shoulder, saying, "See you next time, Mark!"

With mixed feelings, Mark watched Mike leave and lost all interest in going back to the basketball court.

He got into his rich friend's sports car and hurriedly drove towards the friend's luxury villa.

On the other side, Mike, driving a red Ferrari, was also on his way home with Peggy in the car.

"Mike, what did that guy want from you?" Peggy asked, her imagination running wild as she enjoyed the cool evening breeze. "Did you steal his girlfriend?"

"What are you talking about? Do you think I'm that kind of person?" Mike slowed down and, taking advantage of the traffic light, pinched the little girl's cheek.

I must say, it feels pretty good.

During this time, Mike spent most of his time at school with Lisa and Caroline, besides Peggy.

Needless to say, no one at school would spread rumors about Caroline, the young lady from a wealthy family.

On the other hand, Lisa, after being reminded by Mike, did not dare to spread the news of her special relationship with Mike.

Therefore, Mike's reputation at Columbia University was actually quite good; who knows what illness Mark might have gotten into today that would suddenly come looking for him.

"Hmph~" At the traffic light, Peggy slapped away Mike's mischievous hand and also discussed the other's behavior.

Chapter 346 The Worried "Old Man" (Continued)

“Mark, my good son. If you’re unhappy about something, tell Dad.” In a super luxurious villa, Ned, a rich second-generation, saw his friend collapse on the sofa as soon as he returned, so he smiled and went over to him.

A complete frenemy.

To be honest, Ned was quite envious of his friend's ability to relive his youth; even now, he still felt it was a bit unreal.

They're both middle-aged, so why can my friend go back to school to make up for his regrets, while I have nothing but Mane?

“I’m Mike O’Donnell, not Mark, and not your son… whatever, whatever!” Mark, preoccupied with his own thoughts, was too exhausted to correct his friend, so he decided to let him take advantage of the situation.

Ned Friedman is an extremely wealthy second-generation heir with both money and free time, so there are reasons why he hasn't started a family by middle age.

The villa is filled with expensive life-size models of Batman, The Flash, and Ned in Star Wars gear. He is actually a severe case of chuunibyou (middle school syndrome).

"We have no rivals ahead!" Ned, noticing his friend's low spirits, picked up his lightsaber, struck a cool pose, and shouted, "Who bullied you? Tell your father, and I'll avenge you!"

Looking at his mischievous friend's antics, Mark said helplessly, "Nobody's bullying me. But it seems like someone has discovered my identity."

To be honest, Mark was genuinely startled when his identity was revealed at school.

“I don’t think so.” Ned was also surprised and said, “I personally arranged your new identity, and you have changed so much that even acquaintances might not recognize you.”

"I hope so!" Mark felt a vague unease when he thought about his previous interactions with Mike.

There was a reason why Mark, who was middle-aged, was unhappy at work and often complained about his wife, making a mess of his life.

During his university years, as a star player on the school basketball team, he should have embarked on a career as a professional basketball player and had a bright future.

But before a crucial basketball game, his girlfriend, who is now his wife, told him that she was pregnant.

This news led Mark to abandon the competition and choose to start a family with his wife.

Thus, he lived a mediocre and "pathetic" life as an ordinary person.

Eighteen years have passed in the blink of an eye.

The disparity in his life made Mark, now middle-aged, more and more dissatisfied with the choices he made in college.

Therefore, he developed the habit of complaining to God, and his words were mostly about hoping that he would have another chance.

Then, the turning point came here.

It seemed that God had heard his plea.

On a rainy day, Mark encountered a homeless man in a supermarket who couldn't pay for his meal.

The hardships in life did not diminish the kindness in a man's heart.

So, out of kindness, Mark paid for the homeless man's money.

Then, turning around, the homeless man who had left the supermarket pulled out a dagger and robbed Mark, repaying kindness with enmity.

Although it was unexpected, seeing the homeless man's equally destitute state, Mark still took out all the manies he had.

At the same time, he kindly advised the other party to get on the right track.

"You're a good person. Now, please tell me your wish." Before leaving, the homeless man suddenly turned back and asked in a strange way.

"I want to go back to college to make up for what I missed. Can you help me?" Influenced by the atmosphere, Mark answered almost unconsciously.

Then, he laughed at himself.

"Great, I hope you won't regret it~"

Just then, the homeless man snapped his fingers, and Mark's vision went black as he dramatically collapsed into the pouring rain.

When Mark woke up again, he found himself looking like he was seventeen years old.

God really gave him a second chance.

This time, Mark reaffirmed his goal and returned to the path of professional basketball.

However, Mark, who went to Columbia University with a new identity, discovered that his daughter, who behaved very well at home, was actually a "boy-crazy" person at school.

I'm totally obsessed with the handsome Michael.

His son, Alex O'Donnell, was tall and strong, but he was a "doormat" on campus, the kind of person who could be bullied by anyone.

Yes, Mark's two children both inherited his good genes and were admitted to Columbia University.

Mark, the father, was heartbroken to see his children "losing their way" on the university campus.

“Ned, I’ve made up my mind.” Mark, who had been struggling with the decision for a long time, suddenly said seriously, “While I’m fulfilling my basketball dream, I also want to take good care of Maggie and Alex. At least help them get rid of their bad habits.”

Indeed, no father can stand by and watch his child go astray without seeing it.

Clearly, Mark made concessions on matters concerning his children's future.

"Are you sure? We still need to know that the issue of your identity hasn't been resolved yet," Ned reminded his friend.

If Mark chooses to contact his children, the risk of his identity being exposed will only increase.

“It’s okay. You said it yourself, no one will believe I’m Mike O’Donnell looking like this.” For the sake of the children, Mark was really going all out.

“Okay, so what are you planning to do?” Ned said generously, “I’ll do my best to cooperate with you.”

"First, there's Maggie. I want to help her reshape her views on choosing a partner correctly. At the same time, I want her to understand that men who are too handsome are not good matches. She simply can't grasp them..." Mark, having found an opportunity, didn't forget to take a jab at Mike Quinn while explaining his plan.

Then he continued, "And Alex, he's too soft-hearted. I want him to join the school basketball team so he can get some training."

“Great, the plan is perfect. But it seems like I’m not involved.” Ned considered for a moment, wanting to feel more involved. Then, he said generously, “How about this, I can provide financial support for your plan.”

It has to be said that the thought process of rich kids with chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) is indeed very unique.