Cedrick Hampton: Now, listen, I'm really not here to socialize. I've seen some of the programming you boys have done. The server-to-server algorithm, the evolution simulator, that's all good stuff.
Stevie: He thinks... we're geniuses.
Cedrick Hampton: Well, good enough for a two-year contract, anyway. Full benefits, stock options. We're talking six figures each.
Hal: Oh, my God! Wait, how many is six?
Cedrick Hampton: I'm not being charitable. I'm locking you in while you're still cheap, but I need an answer right now. Otherwise it's not worth it to me.
Malcolm: Well, I-
Lois: That's a very generous offer, Mr. Hampton, but no.
Malcolm: Mom, what are you?
Lois: Malcolm's going to college, he's going to finish his education. But thank you very much.
Malcolm: He wasn't asking you, he was-
Cedrick Hampton: Ma'am, I completely understand. I should have talked to you first. Consider the offer withdrawn. Sorry, kid. 24/seven job. You'd need your whole family behind you. And don't be mad at your mom. She's only trying to look out for you. Who knows how far I would've gone if I went to college?