The next morning, when Connie and the others arrived at the luxurious villa where Mike lived, they truly realized how 'rich and powerful' he was.
The entire detached villa had been artificially decorated to resemble a fairytale castle, beautiful beyond compare.
Of course, Chris was responsible for the exterior.
Then, everyone entered the villa and was surprised again by the lively scene of many girls in the rooms. Everything here was great, except there seemed to be a lot of girls.
The three members of The Plastics, Jessie and Carly, as well as Paige, Needy, and Tina, and Tina's younger siblings.
In short, it looked very lively, and Christmas song and dance programs were playing on the large LCD TV screen in the hall.
"Everyone, please sit down and have something to eat and rest," Mike greeted Connie and the others, inviting them to sit.
The living room had been decorated as a 'small paradise,' with festive small decorations hung around the walls and on sofas, and the tables were filled with snacks like candies and small desserts.
George and his wife, sitting on the sofa, exchanged a look, finding it very magical. Mike had only left Medford half a year ago, yet he seemed to have changed so much.
In the room, besides the three members of The Plastics and Paige, who were 'acquaintances' of George and his wife, they didn't know any of the other girls.
"Mike, you really didn't disappoint Grandma. Your children are already so big!" Connie didn't feel that Mike had changed much.
After all, during their time in Medford, Connie had already figured out Mike's 'scoundrel' nature through her observations.
"No, no, Jerry and Katie are Tina's younger brother and sister..." Hearing Connie's teasing, Mike quickly introduced the two children in the room to everyone.
Afterward, he also briefly introduced the identities of the other girls.
"Oh, Grandma understands." Connie smiled as she observed the girls, then turned to Mike, raised an eyebrow, and teased, "It seems you've been quite busy these past six months..."
With Connie's shrewdness, she naturally wouldn't fail to see that Jerry and Katie weren't Mike's children. After all, Mike had only recently become an adult; how could he have two children aged eleven or twelve?
The reason she had deliberately teased Mike earlier was also to help liven up the atmosphere for everyone, so that the group of people in the room could get to know each other more quickly.
Of course, this task was also perfectly suited for Connie. And indeed, the cheerful old woman was already chatting about interesting things with Jerry and Katie.
Both children were very sensible and seemed much more 'lovable' than Sheldon.
When it was noon, after everyone had some snacks to fill their stomachs, Connie and Mary took the girls to the kitchen to prepare the Christmas dinner for the evening.
As for Mike and the other two gentlemen, they took the remaining children in the room to continue decorating the large Christmas tree in the center of the living room, adorning it with a sparkling golden star.
As night fell, the villa, already decorated like a castle, became even more like a fairyland as the small fairy lights lit up one after another.
And at this time, the room was filled with the aroma of food; roasted turkey, apple pie, roast meat, and everything imaginable were present.
"Let's toast to the holiday!"
Mike raised his glass, while the others picked up their red wine, champagne, or juice... "Next, please enjoy the Christmas song performance brought to you by The Plastics!"
After they had eaten their fill, Regina pulled her two little sisters to the cleared space in front of the large Christmas tree, preparing to perform their signature song—"We Wish You A Merry Christmas."
This year, the girls had released another new album, which also sold very well. But what they liked most was the Christmas song Mike had specifically created for their group before they became famous.
As everyone applauded, Mike went to turn off the main lights in the room, replacing them with softer, more festive small lights.
Then, to the gentle music, the three girls of The Plastics once again performed their famous song.
It must be said that after more than a year, the three girls had grown a lot, both in stage presence and vocal ability.
Next, Regina, the leader of The Plastics, performed "Romeo and Juliet" specifically for Mike.
This song was also a transitional song Mike had specially produced for the three girls of The Plastics, and it was included in their new album this year.
The sweet, country-style love song, upon its release, was loved by young people of the time.
Mike also went forward to give her a hug after the girl finished her heartfelt performance.
"So next, please enjoy the magic performance brought to you by magician Mike. I invite my assistant Paige to help me bring up the props..."
After some interaction, the three girls of The Plastics stepped off the stage, while Mike remained on it, beginning his 'performance.'
With his Power of Transformation, performing magic was indeed very suitable for him.
Immediately after, Paige, dressed in a cartoon magician's outfit, walked onto the stage carrying a tray.
The tray held common magic props such as a top hat, white gloves, and a cane.
Accompanied by the hazy stage lighting, Mike, wearing white gloves, first performed a white dove trick with the top hat, then performed ribbon tricks and a disappearing act.
Finally, he performed a high-difficulty card-flying trick.
"This is impossible... It doesn't conform to Newton's principles at all..."
As everyone cheered and applauded the wonderful magic performance, Sheldon raised his doubts.
Believing in science, he couldn't understand how Mike made the playing cards float in the air and defy gravity to form various images and formations.
Of course, Sheldon's ill-timed questioning was not noticed amidst the enthusiastic atmosphere.
"Merry Christmas!"
Finally, Mike gathered the playing cards, which had been fluttering like butterflies, back into his hand, bowed elegantly, and concluded his 'magic' performance.
Next, Connie, in high spirits, pulled John onto the stage and sang two classic nostalgic old songs.
In an instant, the large villa seemed to transform into a private concert, and anyone who didn't know what to perform could take turns singing a song.
Of course, this did not include the sullen Sheldon.
"Mike, how did you do that just now?" Sheldon, who had remained calm and out of place with the joyful atmosphere, finally couldn't help but ask the question in his heart.
"How did I do what?" Mike feigned ignorance in response, then held out his hand, and after Sheldon saw it clearly, he suddenly flicked his hand, and a floating playing card appeared out of thin air.
"This is impossible! It doesn't conform to physical principles at all..." Sheldon examined the playing card up and down at close range, but he couldn't find any trace of fakery, which made his expression change to surprise.
"How about this?" Mike pretended to use magic to move his five fingers, and then the thin playing card in his hand slowly became three-dimensional, finally transforming into a brand new toy car.
"Do you want this Transformers car, or do you want to know the principle behind my magic?" Mike smiled and continued to entice him, "If you want to know the magic principle, then this toy car will disappear."
Choosing 'truth' or choosing the toy car, that was the question.
Sheldon's eyebrows furrowed in a dilemma.
"Alright, this is the Christmas gift I prepared for you, and it's real. Now, it's yours." Mike didn't challenge Sheldon's perception further. After a bit of mischief, he put the toy car into his hand.
However, Mike wasn't lying. This toy car was indeed a gift he had bought from the supermarket; he had simply used Power of Transformation to turn it into a playing card earlier.
"This, this is really a Transformers toy..." Sheldon stared blankly, fiddling with the toy car in his hand, once again falling into a dilemma...