"Hi, Collins and Michael, hello!" Seeing the siblings unexpectedly appear beside his sports car, Mike stepped forward and hugged Collins, saying with a smile, "I was just about to look for you. How are you, are you used to campus life?"
After more than a year of not seeing him, Michael's physique hadn't changed much, but his muscles were visibly more solid.
His habitually simple smile had also significantly diminished.
A feeling of a "fierce beast" came rushing over him.
As for Collins, her student miniskirt, which accentuated her figure, made her full of youthful vigor.
However, at this moment, the girl's expression was a bit resentful, as she looked at the "hypocritical" man in front of her with a half-smile.
In a year's time, Mike hadn't made many phone calls, nor had he contacted her in advance when he came to Columbia University.
If it weren't for Collins, who learned from gossip that Mike had come to Columbia University and specifically came to the parking lot to block him, heaven knows when Mike would have remembered her.
"I heard from the coach that you're not planning to continue playing football?" Michael on the side broke the awkward silence.
The coach he referred to was his high school coach, Cotton.
And Coach Cotton's news likely came from George.
"Yes, becoming a professional player is not my goal," Mike replied.
Compared to becoming a sports star, Mike clearly wanted to be a rich man more.
After all, rich people are truly very happy.
"That's a shame. If you want, you can come play for the university team," Michael invited.
He hadn't forgotten the feeling of powerlessness when he lost to Mike in high school, so he dreamed of beating him once.
"Maybe another time," Mike replied perfunctorily.
University life was so wonderful; Mike had no time to compete with Michael.
"Then it's settled, remember to come find me for a match when you have time." A smile appeared on the honest Michael's face, and he continued, "I won't disturb you and Collins anymore. See you later."
The reason Michael was here was most likely to act as a "flower protector," escorting his sister Collins to see Mike.
After watching Michael leave, Mike got into his sports car, shooed Paige to the back seat, then patted the passenger seat and invited with a smile, "Beauty, want a ride?"
Collins, who was "sulking" beside the car, finally put down her arrogant stance in the face of Mike's "flattery."
"Why didn't you contact me in advance when you came to school?" After the sports car left the school, Collins still couldn't help but question him.
"I recently opened an investment company and have been busy with work…" Mike found a very appropriate excuse.
The girl also knew about his previous stock trading.
As Mike explained, the tense expression on Collins's face gradually melted away.
However, when the Ferrari stopped at the Columbia University branch campus and the equally beautiful Lina got into the car, Collins couldn't help but tense up again.
Afterward, until the sports car returned to the villa, Collins didn't say another word.
Upon entering the villa and seeing Carly, the little maid, who was intimate with Mike, the girl almost broke down.
"Paige, you go back to your room first. I'll call you at dinner time." After eating the lunch prepared by the little maid, Mike sent Paige away.
Next, it was time for activities unsuitable for children.
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It seemed that besides being an athletic girl, Collins was also a top student.
During their tender moment, the girl occupied the best position in Mike's arms, as if declaring her sovereignty to the other two girls.
Indeed, the shortcut to a girl's heart is the path of intimacy.
There was nothing that a hearty battle couldn't solve.
Satisfied, Collins reluctantly accepted Mike's playboy persona.
Who could blame him when he was so handsome and capable?
"Mike, in the future, pay attention to Caroline Channin. She might already be eyeing you," Collins suddenly said.
"Is that the 'princess' of the Channing Family that I know?" Mike asked curiously.
"Yes, Caroline is the only daughter of the wealthy Martin Channing. She just enrolled today, but she has already become the president of the Beauty Sorority…"
"She has both beauty and wealth, so this little princess never lacks admirers. If she truly takes an interest in you, it means endless trouble," Collins explained.
The reason she waited for Mike in the parking lot today was also to warn him.
The Channing Family is currently partnering with banks to sell funds.
In an environment where banks are widely lending to the public for home purchases, some people who impulsively take out loans to buy homes and then cannot afford the mortgage will eventually have their houses repossessed by the bank.
These fixed assets are then packaged into funds by the banks and some large families and resold to users to extract cash.
Afterward, the cash can continue to be lent to the public, collecting interest again.
As long as the economy continues to grow, banks and those families will not lose money.
The Channing Family rode this wave and gained massive wealth in a short period.
And for a long time afterward, the Channing Family would only earn more and more.
Conservatively estimated, the Channing Family's wealth would one day reach the top ten.
In this situation, the degree to which Caroline Channing, as the sole heir of the Channing Family, was sought after was imaginable.
One must know that there is never a shortage of smart people in the world who want to take shortcuts.
Therefore, while Caroline was a hot commodity, for ordinary people related to her, she was also a "big trouble."
"I know all this, but if I remember correctly, I haven't met that 'little princess' yet, have I?" Mike's face showed confusion.
"That's not necessarily true. We saw the grand scene when you entered the teaching building from upstairs," Collins said with a smile, seeing Mike's bewildered expression.
The grand scene the girl referred to was Mike being invited by various fraternities in front of the teaching building.
"You know Caroline?" Mike caught the key point in the girl's words.
"Sort of. I'm also a member of the Beauty Sorority," Collins explained all at once, "The Beauty Sorority and the Victory Fraternity are very famous at Columbia University. Those who can join are all rich second-generation heirs with considerable assets…"
"Of course, being a rich second-generation is just the threshold. The Beauty Sorority also requires independent beauty in appearance. As for the Victory Fraternity, it requires a certain talent in a particular field."
"Oh, if you join a fraternity, it's best to choose between the Victory Fraternity and the Sigma Fraternity."
Collins continued to analyze, "I won't say much about the Victory Fraternity; I'll tell you about the Sigma Fraternity…"
"According to Michael, the members emphasize unity and mutual assistance, and while exercising together, they also help members temper their will…"
"Michael has changed a lot now, and a part of that credit goes to the Sigma Fraternity."
Simply put, one is an elite business fraternity, and the other is a muscular brotherhood.
The former, the elite fraternity, likely has members who are very good at scheming. As for the muscular brotherhood, it sounds very positive and uplifting.
Both fraternities can be said to have their own advantages and disadvantages.
"Thank you for your explanation. I do have the idea of joining a fraternity. The Victory Fraternity looks good," Mike stated his intention.
He originally wanted to join a fraternity for networking, so he didn't need to think too much between "Victory" and "Sigma."