American TV series: Starting with exploiting young Sheldon

Moreover, this whole affair started because of her.

“I’ll go with you. If Regina doesn’t explain things clearly, I’ll teach her a lesson…” Janice rolled up her sleeves, looking ready to fight.

She had long disapproved of Regina's behavior of talking badly about people behind their backs.

Chapter 41 Season Begins

"What, you want me to apologize to the math teacher?" Regina tilted her head slightly, looking at Katie and Janice in front of her.

Behind her, a group of cheerleaders watched the spectacle unfold, their positions subtly focusing on Regina.

Meanwhile, Katie had just explained to everyone how the math teacher had helped others.

However, Regina on the other side didn't seem to appreciate it. She didn't have any intention of helping Sharon clarify things, nor did she think she had done anything wrong by spreading rumors.

"You don't have to apologize, but you'd better keep your people in check and make sure they don't go around talking nonsense. Otherwise, I'll make you regret it!" Janice, sleeves rolled up, launched into a tirade, also giving Regina a scare.

She knew the school cheerleaders well; they were led by Regina.

If Regina were willing, the rumor that Sharon had bought contraband would soon spread widely throughout the school.

“They can talk, I can’t control them.” Regina gave a fake smile and continued, “Besides, the fact that Ms. Sharon didn’t buy contraband this time doesn’t mean she hasn’t bought it before. Katie told me this secret…”

Previously, Katie had indeed "betrayed" Sharon in order to deal with Regina.

Hearing Regina's words, Janice was somewhat incredulous. She turned to Katie and asked, "Is what she said true?"

Punk girl Janice hates talking behind people's backs the most. In her mind, Katie is still a simple girl who is like her.

"Sorry Janice, I was just saying it casually, I didn't expect her to believe it," Katie quickly explained to her friend.

"So that's how it is..." Janice realized that the problem actually lay with her.

Seeing the mocking expressions on Regina's group's faces, Janice still chose to believe her friend: "Forget it, let's go apologize to Ms. Sharon and help her clear up the misunderstanding."

After saying that, Janice pulled Katie away, not wanting to stay there for even a second longer.

"Wait a minute~" Regina called out to Katie, threateningly saying, "Our event isn't over yet, are you sure you want to leave?"

Best friend rule: Team members must unconditionally cooperate with the Queen Bee operation.

If Katie leaves now, she will definitely be kicked out of the "Devil Body" group, and of course, she will probably lose her cheerleader status as well.

"What a load of bull!" Janice spat, showing no respect for the Queen Bee, and tried to pull her friend away.

After walking only a few steps, Katie slowly broke free from her friend's grasp and finally stopped.

During this time, Katie experienced the wonderful feeling of being surrounded by people in the "Perfect Figures" group. She didn't want to go back to her previous days of being an unknown figure.

Even Katie herself probably hasn't realized that she's starting to look more and more like Regina.

“You…” Janice turned to look at Katie, who had stopped, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

Katie felt a pang of guilt and wanted to go over and explain to her friend. But in the end, she simply shook her head.

“Alright, she’s not one of us. Let’s go our own way.” Damian, the more perceptive and effeminate man, had already noticed some changes in Katie.

He wasn't very surprised, and calmly stepped forward to help Janice out of the predicament.

Janice was pulled back, and before leaving, she shouted, "Katie, we're not friends anymore. Don't come looking for me again; it just disgusts me!"

After Janice and the other person left.

Regina looked at Katie, who had stayed behind, and smiled with satisfaction: "Good, Katie, you made the right choice. Who cares about two losers?"

Katie felt a little guilty and could only give an awkward smile.

“Come on, Katie. Tell me more about Mike. I know you two have a special relationship.” Regina warmly put her arm around Katie’s shoulder. This was the first time the two of them had acted so intimately.

At school, Mike is handsome, strong, and academically excellent; he's definitely a promising prospect.

Regina originally planned to keep the other party hanging for a while, hoping that he would come to her on his own.

As a result, after a few encounters, Regina found that she actually couldn't quite control Mike.

Next, with the start of the football season, Mike, as a football player, could very well become the school's new "star" if he performs well.

Given this situation, Regina felt a renewed sense of urgency. She desperately wanted to seize this opportunity with Mike, this promising talent.

……

Time flies, and it's Monday, the start of the inter-school league.

The Summer League uses a championship format with a single-elimination tournament: the losers in each round are eliminated, and a state champion team is ultimately determined.

Based on the location of the school district, the Texas Cup is divided into four divisions, which are held simultaneously to determine the top eight teams in the state.

Melford Public School's opponent today is St. Martin's Public School, their old rival from last year.

Because of their defeat in the first round last year, Melford Public School has a home advantage this time.

"Today is the day we wash away our shame! We will show St. Martin's College what we're made of!"

"Melford! Victory is certain!"

At the entrance, Aaron, holding his breath, gave everyone a pre-match pep talk.

He reached his hand into the middle, and soon everyone's hands came together.

"One, two, three! We will win!!"

"come on!!!"

As Aaron led the way into the field, cheers erupted from the crowd.

It has to be said that rugby is the most popular sport in the United States. Even in the first round of small matches, two or three thousand people came to the scene.

More than 70% of those who support Melford High School are residents of the surrounding towns.

Mike spotted the Cooper family in the crowd; Grandma Connie was waving her arms wildly.

After the entrance ceremony, during the cheerleading warm-up session, Coach George began assigning tasks to the cheerleaders.

Ultimately, Mike was kept on. After discussions between Coach George and Assistant Coach Wayne, they agreed that for the first game, the more experienced Sam should be sent out to lead the charge.

Mike didn't have any objections to this, but the look Sam gave him before he went on the court was a bit irritating.

Melford High School and St. Martin's Academy are both considered weak teams, and the difference in their strength is not significant.

Last year, San Martin's victory over Melford had a large element of luck.

As the match began, the two evenly matched teams quickly entered into a tug-of-war.

Both sides repeatedly stopped the ball and organized second attacks.

However, the dull game in Mike's eyes did not dampen the audience's enthusiasm.

At the scene, the cheers for Melford Secondary School continued to rise in waves.

With a significant home advantage, Melford Football Team did not disappoint the crowd at the end of the first half, scoring three goals to seal the score at 9-6.

In school-level competitions, each team often only scores a dozen or so points throughout the entire game.

Based on this calculation, Melford High School scored nine points in the first half, which is quite efficient.

With victory in sight, Melford's supporters on the sidelines continued to cheer enthusiastically during halftime.

It's like wanting to pass on passion to every player.

Even the cheerleaders put in extra effort during the warm-up session.

With the situation looking very promising, Coach George didn't bring up the matter of Mike playing again. He was currently busy encouraging the eleven players who were coming off the court.

However, their hot streak didn't last long. The third quarter seemed to play a cruel joke on Melford High School.

At halftime, mindful of the time, the three coaches from Saint Martin's Academy changed their attacking strategy. They opted for a head-to-head approach, letting their strength decide everything.

In a contest of raw strength, Melford's players seemed cursed, constantly being pushed back by their opponents.

Sam, who had performed brilliantly in the first half, became a softie under the double-team of the opponents.

In a second attack, Sam was forced back into his own territory by his opponent.

As St. Martin's College was about to score a security point, the audience began to curse.

Chapter 42 Second Offensive

"Defense! Damn it—hold the line!!"

Coach George was no longer as composed as usual. He waved his baseball cap and shouted loudly at Captain Aaron on the field.

Melford High School, which should have been on the offensive, was forced into becoming the "defensive" side.

If they concede a goal to the opponent this round, it would be a blatant humiliation. Not only would it be a huge blow to morale, but it could also forever brand Melford's team with shame because of this goal.

The pressure was now entirely on quarterback Aaron, who was battling the opposing quarterback while keeping an eye out for an opportunity to counterattack.

Finally, he spotted little George at the back of the crowd.

As a wide receiver, George Jr.'s positioning is very intelligent. As long as the quarterback can make a successful long pass, the situation on the field can be reversed immediately.

Any qualified quarterback would not miss such a good opportunity.

"Give me the ball!" Aaron shouted as he found an opportunity to break free from his opponent's grip and struggled to protect the football.

Sam has been pushed back into his own five-yard line by the opponent. The best course of action at this moment is to hand the ball back to his own quarterback.

However, Sam seemed to have gotten angry at his opponent and was now single-mindedly thinking about how to defeat his opponent, fight his way out, and accomplish the feat of "saving the world".

Rugby is like a rehearsal for a decisive victory; who hasn't dreamed of being a hero?

However, Sam underestimated his own strength and missed the opportunity created by Aaron.

He only realized what was happening and prepared to pass the ball when he was pushed into his own end zone.

The opportunity was fleeting. Just as Sam was thinking about how to pass the ball, two opponents sandwiched him from both sides, knocking the football to the ground.

Just as the football was about to roll into his own end zone, Aaron lunged forward and pinned the ball down beneath him just outside the end zone line.

"Damn!!"

Amidst shouts and curses from the sidelines, the players on both sides engaged in a grand human pyramid contest to determine who should own the rugby ball.

"Beep——"

The referee blew the whistle for a dead ball, indicating that Melford High School had one more second attack opportunity.

At this moment, the situation of Melford High School on the field was very similar to that of the Longhorns, who had thrashed the team in the third quarter.

To be honest, the situation is probably even worse.

Seeing this, Coach George quickly used a timeout opportunity.

He pointed to Sam, who was standing blankly on the end line, signaling him to leave the field.

"Puncher, get ready!" Assistant Coach Wayne shouted to the team's punters.

Generally, if three attacks fail, punting is the best option.

"Go over there and calm down..." Coach George didn't scold Sam as he left the court. But the disappointment on his face was impossible to hide.

Sam's previous play, whether he took the shot or chose to organize the offense himself, was understandable.

But he hesitated at the crucial moment, which was tantamount to committing a crime.

His actions also betrayed the trust of his coach and teammates.

Once Sam calmed down, he realized his mistake, regretfully took off his helmet, and sat down on a bench.

After dealing with Sam, Coach George turned around and saw the punter preparing to go on the field. Suddenly, Sheldon Jr.'s evaluation of the punter flashed through his mind.

In a flash of inspiration, he had a crazy idea.

"Wait a minute!" Coach George called out to the punter who was about to go on the field, and then shouted, "Mike, come here!"

Mike, who was already prepared, put on a protective helmet and came to the sidelines.

"Do you think we should punt?" Coach George asked.

“I have confidence in myself!” Mike said, his voice muffled as he wore a protective suit.

As I said before, any tactical choice must be based on the players' abilities.

Mike didn't seem to answer the coach's question, but the number 21 jersey he was wearing was the best answer.