"OMG! That's Mike~"
"It really is him. Anyone want to go with me to ask for an autograph?..."
...
Like a firefly in the dark night, when Mike entered the school cafeteria, he immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Among them, many girls were secretly casting amorous glances.
Because Mike rarely took the initiative to show off, apart from his classmates, he was actually quite mysterious in the eyes of other students in the school.
However, regardless of his current achievements or his gossip news, they could all be described with the word "legendary."
It could be said that he was living the life others envied.
In the cafeteria, facing the frenzied commotion of the students, Mike still maintained proper politeness. After nodding and smiling at everyone, he went straight to Lena and the others.
"Dan~ Chance of a lifetime, go ask for an autograph!" In a corner of the cafeteria, Dan's "friends" urged him.
Due to Mike's powerful aura, those who previously wanted Dan to introduce them now lost that "courage."
Now, they just hoped Dan would go and get an autograph for them.
"I, I..." Dan, with an autograph book stuffed in his hand, wanted to cry but had no tears.
Only he knew that he and the "radiant" Mike were from completely different worlds. If it weren't for Young Sheldon "bridging" the gap, he wouldn't even know Mike.
Their relationship was far from being friends.
However, Dan, with a soft personality and a people-pleasing nature, didn't know how to refuse the pleas of his new "friends."
This awkward situation also confirmed a saying: acting cool for a moment feels good, but the aftermath is a disaster.
Just when Dan was stuck in a dilemma, Mike, who was about to sit down and enjoy lunch, saw him.
"Sorry, I'll be back in a moment." After greeting Lena and the others, Mike walked towards Dan.
"Dan, did you see that? He's coming over~"
"Don't forget to ask for an autograph, Dan..."
The people sitting at the same table as Dan got more excited as they saw Mike approaching.
These high school students could be so childish at times. In their perception, knowing someone awesome proved that they were awesome too.
This was also an important reason why Mike was popular among boys.
Dan, who was being jeered on by his "friends," had a face flushed red. Lowering his head and daring not to look at Mike, he was as helpless as a child who had made a mistake.
"Hi, Dan. Can you come with me for a second? I have something to discuss with you." Mike asked in a friendly manner.
Being able to become friends with the picky Young Sheldon meant Dan's personality was actually very good.
So Mike's impression of him had always been quite good.
"Of course, happy to help~" Like being called out by an instructor for daydreaming during military training, Dan stood up straight reflexively.
Then, realizing his reaction was a bit excessive, he revealed an awkward yet polite smile.
"Then let's go." Mike also smiled, looking very easygoing without any discomfort.
After all, with Young Sheldon as a "precedent," Dan's untimely reaction wasn't a big deal.
"Remember to ask for autographs for us..."
Until Dan was called away, the table of people who hadn't dared to make a sound before whispered reminders to Dan.
Mike, leading the way in front, originally wanted to invite Dan to have lunch together and talk about the Math Olympiad team.
But seeing that the other party didn't bring his tray, Mike turned a corner and took Dan to the side door of the cafeteria.
"Don't be nervous. I'm looking for you this time to invite you to join the Math Olympiad team..." After reaching the corridor, Mike stated his purpose straightforwardly and also explained the situation of the Math Olympiad team.
"No problem, I'm very willing to join the school's Math Olympiad team." Understanding the whole event, Dan's face showed joy.
In his view, fighting for the school's glory with Mike was a very cool thing.
Despite his usually timid appearance, deep down he also had a "restless" heart.
"Then it's settled. Don't forget to gather at the Math Olympiad study room this afternoon." Having settled the recruitment of Math Olympiad members, Mike turned and walked towards the cafeteria, ready to enjoy his lunch.
"Wait, Mike..." Dan seized the opportunity and pleaded: "Can you give me a few autographs?"
...
When Mike returned to Lena and the others, Dan also proudly went back to his "friends" with the "spoils of war."
"John, this is the autograph you wanted... Bruce, this is yours..."
"Unique" autographs marked with their own names were distributed to their owners.
Thus, a small cheer erupted again at the edge of the cafeteria.
Time flew to the afternoon outdoor exercise class.
Mike, having gathered the genius team of Paige, Young Sheldon, and Dan, led them into the Math Olympiad study room together.
At this time in the study room, besides Ms. Sharon and Cavanaugh, there were also several reserve members of the Math Olympiad team.
Seeing Mike lead people in, a burst of exclamations erupted in the study room.
"Let me introduce everyone. Mike, you all know him. From now on, he will be the captain of our Math Olympiad team. And the other three he brought will also become official members of the Math Olympiad team, representing the school in the Math Olympiad competition at the end of the year..." After Mike and the others sat down, Ms. Sharon smiled and confirmed their identities.
Mike and Young Sheldon were already recognized geniuses in the school.
Even Paige, who had been at Medford for less than a year, showed strong talent in academics.
The reserve members of the Math Olympiad team below, knowing the strength of the three, clapped their hands to show welcome, giving them face.
Most of these reserve members were eleventh graders. Like Young Sheldon last year, they came to the Math Olympiad team to adapt to the environment in advance.
That is to say, their interests didn't conflict with Mike and the others. They even hoped Mike and the others could achieve good results for the Math Olympiad team this year.
However, in this relaxed atmosphere, someone raised a hand in an untimely manner.
"Cavanaugh, do you have any questions?" Ms. Sharon noticed the girl's reaction.
Unlike when running for student body president before, Cavanaugh was now dressed very plainly, even arguably old-fashioned.
The expression on her face was also very serious.
Anyone looking at her would associate her with students who snitch to teachers.
"I object. I became an official member of the Math Olympiad team only after passing the Math Olympiad test. So for fairness, they must also take the test first..." Cavanaugh's tone was very stiff, and then she said in an unconvinced tone: "Also, I suggest a collective test today. Whoever scores the highest will be the captain of the Math Olympiad team."
While speaking, she deliberately glared at Mike.
Obviously, this student council vice president held hostility towards Mike.
Hearing Cavanaugh's speech, which was also reasonable and well-founded, Ms. Sharon could only look at Mike.
"I have no objection." Mike said lightly, as if he didn't feel Cavanaugh's dissatisfaction.
This behavior avoided internal friction.
After all, not everyone is Benjamin Franklin, able to make everyone like them.
Moreover, someone like Cavanaugh who hasn't experienced the harsh beatings of society will suffer losses due to her personality sooner or later, so she isn't worth too much attention.
"I have no objection either~"
Seeing Mike had expressed his stance, Paige and the other two, who followed his lead, immediately stated their attitudes.
Among the three, Paige and Young Sheldon's confidence needs no elaboration. As for Dan, although he is usually not very eye-catching, his IQ actually reaches one hundred and sixty. Compared to ordinary people, he is definitely a super genius level.
Therefore, the result of today's test seemed destined.