Life Through the American TV Show World

New York. 

Duncan's Apartment. 

Adam put down the phone, got up, and walked to the window, gazing across at Apartment 520. 

He saw Monica and the others playfully bickering, their interaction warm and lively. 

Adam couldn't help but feel a bit melancholic. 

"Maybe Monica was right after all..." 

He murmured to himself, "At first, I thought it was just a coincidence that both Caroline and Heather had estates. But Caroline stayed at her Virginia estate, and now Heather has chosen to stay at her Texas estate. Could that really be another coincidence?" 

There was something he left unsaid—Caroline's inheritance of her estate had been fraught with danger and unspeakable matters. Judging by Heather's situation, she was likely facing something similar. 

What was really going on here? 

Faced with Heather's breakup—one that was somewhat like Caroline's, not a true split but not quite together either—Adam felt oddly calm. He had no impulsive urge to fly straight to Texas to confront Heather and demand an explanation. 

He didn't like surprises or uncertainty. 

And he knew that, after spending so much time with him and absorbing many of his habits, Heather didn't like them either. 

Besides, based on what had happened with Caroline, he could guess that Heather must also be dealing with something unspeakable. 

Since Heather had clearly stated that now wasn't the right time, he wasn't going to push it. 

More importantly, he himself had no real desire to settle down. 

The only reason he had escalated things with Heather in the first place was because his mother, Amy, had pressured him so much that he just went along with it to get her off his back. 

At his core, he still preferred his own approach to relationships— 

More than friends, but not quite lovers, a mutual understanding. 

That deep, passionate love? It wasn't for him. 

But unlike his indifferent farewell with Caroline, this time, he did feel a sense of loss. 

After all, he and Heather had been together for three years—he had truly grown attached to her over time. 

For a moment, he had a strong urge to talk to someone about it. 

Glancing once more at Monica and the others, Adam returned to the couch, picked up the phone, and dialed Juno. 

Although they were all good friends, there were certain things he could communicate more effortlessly with Juno. 

The call connected quickly, and Adam explained the situation. 

"Juno, do you think I have some kind of special trait that attracts unusual friends?" 

Adam couldn't help but joke. 

The first was Amazing Amy, the control queen. 

The second was Jennifer, who seemed to want it all. 

The third was Veronica, who started as a seductive temptress but later became a devout saint. 

The fourth was Nora, the queen of risqué novels, who had even competed with her ex-husband for another man. 

The fifth was Caroline, the female version of Captain America—righteous and principled, yet adaptable. 

And now, Heather made six. 

That was only counting the ones he had spent significant time with. Who knew how many of his short-lived flings had their own peculiarities? 

Not to mention his close female friends like Juno and Karen. 

If he expanded the list further, Peggy also seemed a little odd, and Sheldon was in a league of his own. Even Leonard's ability to tolerate so much was unsettling when you really thought about it. 

God, it was like he had some kind of magnetism for extraordinary people. 

"Yeah," Juno laughed. "Just like how you ended up meeting me and Karen." 

"No, no, no..." 

Adam instinctively wanted to deny it, but then he could almost picture Juno smirking at him. Awkwardly chuckling, he changed the subject. 

"So, how are things going for you over there?" 

Juno's single remark had shaken him, and suddenly, he understood. 

He really did have a knack for attracting unusual people—but not just anyone with odd quirks. He was surrounded by characters with legendary qualities. 

Think about it—whether in TV shows or movies, the main characters and standout supporting roles all possessed something extraordinary. 

Simply put, their personalities were amplified to the extreme, so much so that just hearing their names would immediately evoke their defining traits. 

It was like these characters had come to life, stepping out of fiction and into reality, making an unforgettable impression—almost like embodying a concept. 

You hear Sheldon, and you think of an arrogant yet endearing genius. 

You hear Stephen Chow, and you think of absurd comedy. 

Not just their images, but even their voices were iconic. 

Adam had reincarnated into a world that was a blend of various American TV shows and movies. Naturally, the people around him were either stunningly attractive or had exceptional traits. They weren't just ordinary folks. 

Realizing this, Adam felt at peace. 

It wasn't that he had a problem. 

It was that this world was the problem. 

Yes, that must be it. 

"I'm doing great," Juno replied. 

She knew Adam had been trying to change the subject, but she didn't call him out on it. Instead, she played along. 

Because, in truth, Adam wasn't wrong—she and Karen did have their own issues. 

"Harvard Medical School truly deserves its reputation as one of the best in the world. There are so many impressive people here." 

"Oh?" 

Adam was intrigued. "Like who?" 

He realized he hadn't really talked with Juno about this before. 

"Well, there's this guy, Ben Campbell—he's definitely a genius," Juno said. "But there are also two really outstanding female students. One of them is Cristina Yang. She's around our age but has already earned a PhD and is now pursuing her MD." 

"Cristina Yang?" 

Adam was surprised. "South Korean descent?" 

"Yeah, you know her?" 

Juno chuckled. 

"I met her on a flight once..." 

Adam recounted the story of his Christmas trip to Palm Springs and then added, "I had no idea she was such a genius." 

Earning a PhD by the age of 21 or 22 and then going for an MD? That was insanely impressive, even if the difficulty varied across different fields. 

"She's incredibly talented," Juno teased. "And not just in terms of intelligence~" 

"Hmm?" 

Adam picked up on the playful tone in Juno's voice. "What did she do?" 

"She's... very close to one of our professors," Juno said tactfully. "And that professor is a big deal in the medical field." 

"..." 

Adam's mouth twitched. 

"Well," he finally said, "good thing I didn't go to Harvard Medical School." 

At Columbia, while there were students like Steven Murphy with powerful backgrounds, Elliot from a family of doctors, and William, the handsome guy willing to do anything, Adam still managed to hold his own. 

"There's another impressive girl here—Meredith Grey." 

Juno continued, "Her mom is Ellis Grey, as in Grey's Technique." 

"Grey?" 

Adam's eyes widened. 

That name sounded way too familiar. 

Wait a minute—Grey's Anatomy! 

He had watched the show in his previous life, but with so many seasons, he had eventually dropped it. Now, he only had a faint memory of it. 

This Meredith Grey must be the Grey from the show—of course, she was extraordinary. 

"Is she even more talented than Cristina Yang?" Adam asked casually. 

"In academics? No," Juno laughed. "But when it comes to her personal life, nobody can compete. The moment she drinks, her pants always come off—no matter who she's drinking with. And I mean anyone~" 

Adam: "..." 

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