Texas Cooper, New York Paige

The Three Kingdoms.

New Delhi.

Rajesh's father was speechless at how cowardly his son had become.

He was just worried that Rajesh would cause trouble, so he said the things he was going to tell Rajesh before he went abroad to study, hoping that Rajesh would keep a low profile abroad. Who would have thought that he would go from one extreme to the other?

That's really embarrassing.

But it was too late. No matter how he comforted Rajesh afterward, or even offered to invite Adam over, Rajesh lost all interest.

It's only 1992 now, not 2020 in the future, otherwise Rajesh would definitely say that he wasn't being cowardly, but rather too cautious.

With the release of the Lord of the Mysteries comic, similar shockwaves spread throughout Adam's friends.

University of Texas at Austin.

Little Sheldon, dressed neatly and carrying his distinctive tool bag, walked confidently and with his head held high on the university campus.

Here, finally no one treated him like a child anymore; he was a child standing on the shoulders of giants...

"Hi, Sheldon."

"Hello."

When someone greeted him, Little Sheldon casually responded and continued walking towards the classroom.

"That's Sheldon Cooper."

"Yeah, just like a little adult, isn't it?"

"He looks a bit arrogant, and he doesn't even call me by my name."

"He probably doesn't know the name."

"I have serious doubts. I've heard that he has some kind of Photographic Memory, and that he can remember anything he wants to remember."

"That's amazing?"

"Otherwise, do you think just anyone can go to university at the age of 11 and still outperform all their classmates? Others study so hard for their grades that they practically become two people, staying up all night to study. Do you know how they study?"

How did you learn it?

"He understands everything immediately, grasps concepts quickly, and can apply what he's learned to other situations. Sometimes, even professors are stumped by his questions and can't answer them. Professors often have to discuss certain viewpoints with him. His greatest strength is mathematics, and many professors consult him."

"Since he's so good at math, why doesn't he just study math directly? Mathematics is the crown jewel of the scientific world, even surpassing Theoretical Physics in this respect."

"Someone asked him about it, and he frowned and said that he liked physics the most, and that Paige chose mathematics."

Who is Paige?

"Paige Adler! The youngest undergraduate at Princeton University, she seems to be even younger Sheldon. She's only been enrolled for a few months, yet she's already published a heavyweight paper in a mathematics journal. She's even more of a genius than Sheldon."

"Shit! Another child prodigy? Are all kids these days this terrifying?"

"I don't think Sheldon is any worse than that Paige."

"Why?"

Do you know how much time and energy Sheldon puts into his studies?

"It must be working day and night. Scientific research relies heavily on talent, but diligence is also essential."

"Heh, you can't even imagine. Sheldon always goes to bed at nine o'clock. He also enjoys reading comics, playing games, playing musical instruments, watching TV... He wastes so much time. And yet, his talent is already so dazzling. Imagine how terrifying it would be if he put all his time and energy into science."

"Hiss, no wonder Dr. John Dr. Sturgis kept saying that Sheldon would definitely win the Nobel Prize in Physics someday."

"Of course, otherwise why do you think the school would give Sheldon so many preferential treatments? I heard that before Sheldon chose to come here, the school paid for his trip to Caltech to listen to Hawking's lecture."

"Tch, no matter how good he is, he's just a little kid. He still needs his mom to accompany him to college."

While everyone marveled at Sheldon's genius, some people also made sarcastic remarks.

Today is Friday.

After finishing his class, Little Sheldon got into his mother Mary's car to go home.

Because the Austin branch is nearly three hours' drive from Cooper's Home, Mary usually accompanies Little Sheldon during class time, and they only drive home together on weekends.

"Mother?"

"I know, honey, we're going to the Comic Book Store first, right?"

"Yes."

Mary shook her head helplessly and drove Little Sheldon to the Comic Book Store to catch up on this week's new comics, as was their usual routine.

Although she disliked the explicit and vulgar content in those comics, it was her son's only hobby besides studying, and she couldn't bear to stop him.

Comic Book Store.

Little Sheldon immediately spotted the Lord of the Mysteries comic book displayed in the most prominent position, and also noticed the label 'Adapted from Adam Duncan's novel Lord of the Mysteries,' and frowned.

On the way back.

"Honey, why are you unhappy?"

Mary was driving when she glanced at Little Sheldon's face in the rearview mirror and asked with concern.

"Nothing."

Little Sheldon had a stern face and didn't want to say anything.

"OK".

Mary smiled knowingly and didn't press the matter.

"Adam doesn't consider me a friend."

Sure enough, Little Sheldon couldn't resist Mary's feigned retreat and couldn't help but say, "He wrote novels and published comics, and he didn't even tell me."

"Yeah?"

Mary frowned upon hearing this and said, "Honey, is there some misunderstanding? Why don't we call him and ask when we get home?"

"OK".

Little Sheldon. nodded.

The Cooper's Home.

George Cooper warmly welcomed Mary and Little Sheldon home.

Well, the main thing is to welcome Mary home.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder, as they say.

Little Sheldon then called Adam and explained the situation.

"Hey, I mailed you books and comics, haven't you received them yet?"

Adam was also surprised on the other end of the phone.

Even before the official release, Adam received a sample copy and mailed one to all his friends, but he didn't call ahead to let them know, just to keep it a surprise.

With the recent release of 100,000 copies of the reprinted edition and the simultaneous release of the adapted comic, Adam was also asked to do some promotional work, such as on-site book signings and tabloid interviews. In addition, he also had to volunteer at the hospital, so he was so busy that he forgot about this matter.

Who would have thought that so many days have passed and his friends still haven't received his package.

"Maybe the package hasn't arrived yet."

Adam thought for a moment and then suddenly realized.

This is not the future, and this is not the East Country. We are using FedEx, which, despite having the word "fast" in its name, is anything but fast. It's notoriously slow, and we're already grateful if it's delivered intact.

"I see."

Little Sheldon smiled slightly, "Then I'll wait."

"Remember not to show it to Mrs. Cooper."

Adam couldn't help but offer a reminder.

Little Sheldon's mother is a devout believer, and she even objects to her Little Sheldon playing games like Dungeon Fighter. Heaven knows how she'll react when she sees Lord of the Mysteries.

Princeton University, New Jersey.

Paige was the first to receive Adam's package. Upon opening it, she revealed a playful smile that was neither a smile nor a frown.

Boston, Harvard University.

Karen signed for the package addressed to Juno, and frowned when she saw that it was sent by Adam.

Bergen County High School New Jersey - a top-ranked high school.

Leonard received the package, saw the name on it, and opened it with trembling hands. Seeing that it was the 'evidence' he had been longing for, he immediately held it up and shouted, "This is a signed copy of my best friend Adam Duncan's work!"

He was still feeling down because he had been bullied and had no evidence, and now the corners of his mouth were stretched into a wide grin that almost reached behind his ears...

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