American TV series: Starting with exploiting young Sheldon

Not long after, Barry drove back.

When he saw the layout of the house, he smiled again, a smile he hadn't shown in a long time.

……

After Peggy's parents went inside the house, Mike followed Peggy to the front of the yard and looked inside.

The success or failure of this plan hinges on this one move.

Inside the room, after Peggy's father looked at the small card in the bouquet, he got up and hugged his wife.

Seeing the two embracing, Mike knew his plan had succeeded.

"Alright, we really should go now," Mike reminded the girl who was staring intently at him.

Next, some scenes unsuitable for children are likely to appear in the room. If they don't leave soon, Peggy will probably be embarrassed again.

Chapter 180 I've Become Stronger

Peggy glanced at her parents, who were sitting in a harmonious atmosphere in the living room, then turned and followed Mike as he left.

After walking side by side for a short distance, Peggy couldn't help but say again, "Thank you~"

Mike's plan this time can be said to have pulled the little girl back from the brink of disaster, and incidentally saved her family as well.

“We’re friends,” Mike said with a smile. “Besides, you already thanked me.”

Intelligence (Main Attribute) +3

As the little girl's inner conflict was resolved, Mike successfully obtained a large orb of light with a primary attribute from her.

After working so hard for so long, wasn't this the moment Mike had been waiting for?

Strictly speaking, this is a win-win situation.

Having received a satisfactory "reward," Mike genuinely did not need any thanks from the other party.

Then, Mike couldn't wait any longer and crushed the large ball of light in his hand.

As the ball of light merged into his body, Mike's main intelligence attribute reached 182, successfully breaking through the 180 mark.

Each increase of 20 in the Intelligence attribute corresponds to a new level.

With his IQ now exceeding 180, Mike is now a genius on par with Sheldon and Peggy.

With this increase in intelligence, Mike felt as if an electric current was flowing through his brain, making him feel so good that he almost cried out.

Countless pieces of information surfaced in my mind, eventually transforming into clear images.

Each picture is like a USB drive, storing a massive amount of content.

Yes, after his IQ exceeded 180, Mike also developed the ability to memorize images.

Moreover, his powerful brain computing and spatial construction abilities make the images in his mind incredibly clear and smooth when simulating the universe.

From the vastness of space and galaxies to the smallest molecules and atoms.

Mike could create three-dimensional models of them in front of him whenever he wanted, and could even reach out and change their state according to his will.

Mike became obsessed with this feeling of being in control of everything; at that moment, he felt like an omnipotent "god".

……

"Mike, what's wrong?" Peggy noticed Mike's strange behavior and called out softly.

"Huh?" Mike was jolted awake from his daze. Recalling the unreal feeling he'd just experienced, he shook his head to clear his mind and said, "It's okay, I feel great now."

The thrill of a breakthrough in intelligence is far greater than the thrill of breaking through the limitations of the human body.

"Are you really okay?" Peggy asked worriedly. "You stopped walking a bit and your expression was strange."

This kind of reaction is often a precursor to dementia or stroke.

"I'm really fine, I was just thinking about something happy." Mike made up an excuse to comfort the girl.

"Okay~" Peggy didn't dwell on it too much.

She just felt that something had changed about the other person. As for what exactly it was, the young girl couldn't figure it out for the moment.

“It’s getting late, we should head back.” Mike changed the subject, asking, “Do you know where your sister is? Maybe we should take her with us.”

Tonight is an important moment for Peggy's parents to reconcile, so it's best if no one disturbs them unless absolutely necessary.

Peggy immediately understood what Mike meant. She thought for a moment and said, "Actually, my sister usually stays out all night on weekends."

"It's always better to be safe," Mike advised.

Judging from the little girl's words, her sister probably wouldn't bother their parents.

However, no one can predict these things. If something unexpected happens, all the plans made beforehand may be ruined.

This would render Mike's previous "help" futile, so to be on the safe side, he believed that all accidents needed to be nipped in the bud.

“Okay, I know a few places she frequents. Let’s go look for them…” Peggy seemed to realize the seriousness of the problem as well.

Afterwards, the two went to several places before dark and finally found Erica at a private party.

She reeked of alcohol and mingled in the party to the beat of loud music.

However, judging from her current state, even if she were mixed in with a lively crowd, she would look like an abandoned "orphan".

It seems that Peggy isn't the only child in her family who needs saving.

"Erica, how come you drank so much?" Peggy, who hadn't paid much attention to her sister's private life before, was also surprised to see her like this.

She stepped forward, grabbed the other person's arm, and said, "I'll take you away from here."

“Peggy, what brings you here?” Erica stammered, sounding drunk. “Where could I go?... Having a dutiful daughter like you at home is enough…”

Listening to Erica's incoherent ramblings, Peggy knew that the other woman was drunk, so she didn't respond and used both hands to pull her away.

However, compared to her stronger sister, Peggy was clearly no match for her strength.

"Do you need any help?" Mike stepped forward and asked.

“You’re that… Cooper family member…” Erica, who was not quite clear-headed, actually had some recollection of Mike.

The two had briefly met at Cooper's house last time.

"Peggy never expected... that you, who usually seem like such a good girl... could actually snag such a handsome boyfriend..." Erica quickly continued talking nonsense, a silly smile on her face.

Peggy blushed slightly at her sister's antics and looked to Mike for help.

Understanding what the other person meant, Mike stepped forward, grabbed Erica, and walked outside.

However, Mike's handsome face attracted a lot of attention as soon as he entered the party.

Seeing Mike pull Erica away, many of the girls at the party looked disappointed.

"Erica, won't you introduce your new boyfriend to us?"

"Yes, what's your friend's name?"

……

Since they couldn't get their hands on the food, some of the girls started teasing Erica.

Mike, on the other hand, didn't give Erica a chance to reply and pulled her outside.

The cool evening breeze seemed to wake Erica up considerably.

"Where are you taking me?" Erica asked. Then, she looked at Mike's face and said with a silly grin, "If it's a handsome guy like you, it's not impossible..."

After saying that, she glanced at her younger sister, her eyes full of mischief.

Clearly, she may not be truly sober right now, and is thinking about some very unhealthy things.

"I'm leaving this to you. Explain the situation to her," Mike said, looking exasperated. "I'll go call a car."

Erica is still pretty, but compared to last time, she now has smoky eye makeup and is wearing a studded leather jacket.

Reeking of alcohol, she now looks exactly like a prostitute.

Mike said his appetite wasn't that good.

By the time Mike hailed a taxi, Peggy had already explained the situation to the driver.

Erica, whose mind had become somewhat clearer, has now quieted down.

……

Half an hour later, the taxi arrived at Connie's grandmother's house.

"Go wash up first, and I'll take you to eat across the street in a bit." Mike said, making arrangements for the two people behind him since Connie's grandma wasn't home.

Chapter 181 Temporary Stay

Erica didn't keep Mike and Peggy waiting long before she came out of the bathroom after freshening up.

After washing off her smoky makeup and taking off her studded jacket, she looked much more docile.

"Have some water first," Mike said coldly, handing the other person a glass of ice water.

"Thank you~" Erica took the cup, the bewildered look on her face disappearing, and now she seemed a little reserved.

At this moment, she seemed truly awake.

After Erica put down her water glass, Mike took the two sisters to Cooper's house across the street for a meal.

At this moment, besides the Cooper family, Grandma Connie and Professor John were also at the dining table.

Seeing Mike and the others enter, Grandma Connie asked with concern, "You're finally back. Did something happen?"

She was clearly asking Mike a question, and her eyes also glanced at Erica, who had appeared behind them.

“Everything is going well,” Mike said, then explained, “The Barrys are planning to have some alone time tonight, so Erica will be staying with us for the night.”

Connie's grandmother and George and his wife knew some of the details about the Barry family, so they weren't too surprised by Erica's arrival.

"Come and sit down, dinner is about to begin." Grandma Connie knew this wasn't the time to ask about specific details, so she smiled and invited Mike and the other two to sit down.

“Erica, we meet again.” George’s eyes lit up the moment Erica appeared; now he finally had a chance to strike up a conversation.

"Hello, little George~" Erica nodded politely, as if to say hello.

Erica's response brought a bright smile to little George's face. He then eagerly stood up and invited, "Come sit here, I haven't touched the cutlery!"

Erica was somewhat bewildered by George's untimely enthusiasm.

Just then, Mary came out of the kitchen carrying three sets of tableware. She had seen her eldest son's actions.

“Behave yourself, little George!” Mary glared at her eldest son, made him sit down, and then arranged for Peggy and her sister to sit next to Missy.

"Alright, let's begin our pre-dinner prayers~" Mary seemed to be in a good mood, as the house was unusually lively for the first time.

For Christian believers, sharing is a virtue.

……

In a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, dinner drew to a close.

Mary looked at the two new sisters and asked with a smile, "Peggy, Erica, are you satisfied with this dinner?"

“It tastes wonderful, Mrs. Cooper!” Peep praised with a sweet smile.

"It tastes better than my mother's cooking..." Erica also gave it a very good review.

"That's good~" Mary, the chef of the meal, smiled happily when she heard the two sisters' reply.

She's starting to like these two "honest" sisters a little now.

“By the way, Mike, where are you planning to put them up tonight?” Mary asked Mike.

As a mother, Mary clearly thought more than others.

"Can Peggy live with me?"

Before Mike could answer, Missy asked in a crisp voice.

The two girls were about the same age and both were very cute, so it was easy for them to become friends.

“Actually, Erica can also stay in my room.” On the other side, little George didn’t miss the opportunity to show off, looking at Erica with a “deep affection” as he said.

Upon hearing George's bold statement, several people at the table looked at him with strange expressions.