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University fraternities and their members have a mutual selection process.

Good clubs usually don't lack new members. On the contrary, newcomers often need to go through various tests to join such clubs.

Robert took a liking to Mike at first sight and went so far as to compete with Johnny for him, probably because he found Mike pleasing to the eye.

But that's about it.

“Brother, not to be nosy, but the Victory Brothers are all bastards, they’re not a good fit for you.” Johnny may be tall and big, but he’s clearly not a big oaf.

After Robert left, he handed Mike a flyer as well, saying, "The Sigma Brotherhood is the kind of organization a man should join."

“Okay, I’ll consider it.” Mike smiled and took the flyer.

Afterwards, several fraternities that had heard the news also extended olive branches to Mike.

The most outrageous thing is that even several of the sisterhoods tried to invite Mike.

By the time registration closed and Mike returned to the parking lot, he had more than a dozen fraternity flyers in his hand.

This number encompasses almost all of Columbia University's fraternities.

Chapter 339 Brotherhood

"Hi Collins and Michael, how are you?" Seeing the brother and sister who unexpectedly appeared next to his sports car, Michael went up and hugged Collins, saying with a smile, "I was just about to come find you. How's campus life going?"

It's been over a year since I last saw him. Big Michael hasn't changed much in physique, but his muscles are visibly more defined.

His habitual goofy smile had also become much less pronounced.

A sense of "fierce beast" rushed over me.

As for Collins, her figure-hugging schoolgirl skirt gave her a youthful vibe.

However, the girl's expression was somewhat resentful as she looked at the "hypocritical" man in front of her with a half-smile.

In the year that followed, Mike barely made any phone calls and didn't contact the girl before coming to Columbia University.

If it weren't for Collins, who learned from a rumor that Mike was at Columbia University and then went to wait for him in the parking lot, who knows when Mike would have remembered her.

"I heard from the coach that you're not planning to continue playing football?" Big Michael broke the awkward silence from the sidelines.

The coach he was referring to was his high school coach, Cotton.

The information about Coach Cotton likely came from George's father.

“Yes, becoming a professional player is not my goal,” Mike replied.

Mike clearly wanted to be rich rather than a sports star.

After all, rich people are really happy.

"That's a shame. If you'd like, you could come join the college team," the big guy Michael invited.

He hadn't forgotten the feeling of helplessness he felt when he lost to Mike in high school, so he dreamed of beating him once.

"Let's talk about it another time," Mike replied dismissively.

With college life so wonderful, Mike had no time to compete with the big guy.

"Then it's settled. Remember to come find me for a match sometime." The straightforward Michael smiled and continued, "I won't bother you and Collins any longer. See you later!"

The reason why the big guy Michael is here is most likely to act as a "protector of the flower," escorting his sister Collins to see Mike.

After watching the big guy leave, Mike got into his sports car, made Peggy sit in the back, then patted the passenger seat and invited with a smile, "Hey beautiful, wanna hitch a ride?"

Collins, who was standing next to the car, was "sulking." Faced with Mike's "appeasement," he finally put down his arrogant attitude.

"Why didn't you contact me before coming to school?" Collins couldn't help but ask after the sports car left the school.

"I recently started an investment company and I'm busy with work..." Mike found a very suitable excuse.

The girl knew about his previous stock trading.

As Mike explained, the tense expression on Collins' face gradually melted away.

But when the Ferrari pulled up at Columbia University’s campus and the equally beautiful Lina got in, Collins couldn’t hold back anymore.

After that, Collins didn't say another word until the sports car returned to the villa.

Upon entering the villa and seeing Carly, the maid, behaving intimately with Mike, the girl nearly broke down.

"Peggy, go back to your room and wait. I'll call you for dinner." After Peggy finished eating the lunch prepared by the maid, Mike sent her aside.

Next up are activities that are not suitable for children.

【圣**属性+1】……【圣**属性+1】……【柔韧属性+1】……【经济学经验+99】……【舞蹈经验+66】……

It seems that Collins is not only an athletic girl, but also a top student.

During their intimate moment, the girl claimed the best spot in Mike's arms, as if asserting her dominance over the other two girls.

Indeed, the shortcut to a girl's heart is the **way.

There's nothing that a satisfying battle can't solve.

Having been satisfied, Collins reluctantly accepted Mike's womanizing persona.

Who can blame them when they're so handsome and capable?

“Mike, you should be careful of Caroline Channing from the Beautiful Sisters. She might already have her eye on you,” Collins suddenly said.

"Is she the 'little princess' of the Channing family that I know?" Mike asked curiously.

"Yes, Caroline is the only daughter of that wealthy man, Martin Channing. She just started school today, but she's already the president of the Sopranos..."

“She has beauty and wealth, so this little princess never lacks admirers. If you are actually chosen by her, it means endless trouble,” Collins explained.

The reason she waited for Mike in the parking lot today was also to give him a reminder.

The Qian Ning family is now partnering with banks to sell funds.

With banks lending money to the public on a large scale to buy houses, some people who impulsively take out loans to buy houses but are unable to repay their mortgages will eventually have their houses repossessed by the banks.

These fixed assets were then packaged into funds by banks and some large families and resold to users to extract cash.

Afterwards, the cash can be lent to the public again, and interest can be charged once more.

As long as the economy continues to rise, the banks and those families will not lose money.

The Qian Ning family rode this wave and amassed a huge fortune in a short period of time.

For a long time to come, the Qian Ning family will only make more and more money.

Conservative estimates suggest that the Qian Ning family's wealth will one day place them among the top ten richest people in the country.

Under these circumstances, it's easy to imagine how popular Caroline Channing, as the sole heir to the Channing family, is.

You should know that there is no shortage of clever people in the world who want to take shortcuts.

Therefore, while Caroline is a highly sought-after person, she is also a "big problem" for ordinary people who are connected with her.

“I know all of that, but if I remember correctly, I haven’t met that ‘little princess’ yet.” Mike said with a puzzled look on his face.

"That's not necessarily true. We were upstairs and saw the grand entrance you made when you entered the teaching building." Collins smiled when he saw Mike's bewildered expression.

The grand occasion the girl described was precisely the time when Mike was being invited by various fraternities in front of the teaching building.

"You know Caroline?" Mike seized on the key point in the girl's words.

"I guess you could say we know each other. I'm also a member of the Beautiful Sisters," Collins explained in one go. "The Beautiful Sisters and the Victory Brotherhood are quite famous at Columbia University. Those who can join are all wealthy second-generation heirs..."

"Of course, being a second-generation rich kid is just the threshold; the beautiful sisterhood also needs to have their own unique beauty. And the Victory Brotherhood needs to have certain talents in a certain field."

"By the way, if you're going to join a brotherhood, you'd better choose between the Brotherhood of Victory and the Brotherhood of Sigmar."

Collins continued his analysis: "I won't go into detail about the Brotherhood of Victory, but let me tell you about the Brotherhood of Sigmar..."

"According to Michael, the members emphasize unity and mutual assistance, and when they exercise together, they also help each other hone their willpower..."

"Michael has changed a lot now, and the Brotherhood of Sigma deserves part of the credit."

Simply put, one is an elite business fraternity, and the other is a muscular bromance fraternity.

The former, the elite fraternity, suggests that its members are likely very adept at intrigue and backstabbing. The muscle fraternity, on the other hand, sounds much more positive and uplifting.

Both fraternities have their own advantages and disadvantages.

“Thanks for your explanation. I do have the idea of ​​joining the Brotherhood. The Victory Brotherhood looks pretty good,” Mike stated his intentions.

He only wanted to join the Brotherhood for the sake of connections, so he didn't need to think too much about "victory" or "Sigma".

Chapter 340 Private Party

"Welcome to the Brotherhood of Victory! Trust me, you won't be disappointed!"

During the club's official recruitment event on Friday, Robert Musk warmly welcomed Mike with open arms.

"No tests required?" Mike hadn't expected his fraternity joining process to be so smooth; it was just a matter of filling out a form.

You should know that the Sigma Brotherhood next door is currently holding an arm-wrestling competition. Only those who defeat the gatekeeper are eligible to join the Sigma Brotherhood.

“For someone like you who owns an investment company, there’s absolutely no need for that. You perfectly meet our requirements,” Robert said with a friendly smile.

Robert Musk's family is the same family that owns Tesla Industries. For someone of such immense wealth, Mike's actions on Wall Street are hardly a secret.

Moreover, if there were a list of the richest people under 20, Mike would definitely be on the list now, and at a high ranking.

With his wealth and achievements, he is already qualified to join the upper echelons of Apple City society.

“Okay~” Mike accepted his new identity and then asked, “What are the rules of the Victory Brotherhood, and how are the club activities conducted?”

Some fraternities or sorority rules and activities can be quite outrageous. So it's always best to ask about these things beforehand.

"We are the rules."

Robert's face radiated intense confidence; this is the arrogance of the wealthy in capitalist society: "As for club activities, any member can apply for a gathering when needed..."

"The purpose of the gathering could be to seek help, or to share or exchange inside information with other members."

To put it bluntly, the members of the Victory Brotherhood are all wealthy and capable individuals. Such people are often very individualistic, so rigid rules don't apply to them.

The Victory Brotherhood is more like a gathering place for talented people.

"Thank you for letting me know." Mike smiled, clearly very satisfied with his Brotherhood.

"Oh, by the way, I have an invitation to a private party here. If you're free this weekend, you can go and take a look; it might be helpful." Before Mike left, Robert handed over a gilded invitation.

Meeting location: Fifth Avenue, Apple City, Qianning Building.

Inviter: Martin Channing.

Good heavens, Mike was certain that he had indeed been targeted by the eldest daughter of the Channing family.

"I'm just passing on a message. Whether you go or not is up to you." Robert gave Mike a knowing look, waved, and said, "Good luck, brother. If you need any help, feel free to come to me anytime."

Strictly speaking, the Musk family is no less powerful than the Channing family, and has a more solid foundation.

Therefore, Robert didn't need to consider the feelings of the Channing family's eldest daughter, which gave him the confidence to back Mike up.

"Thank you for your concern. I'll come to you if I need anything." Mike accepted Robert's kindness.

Relationships are built little by little through this give-and-take process.

After two encounters, Mike realized that Robert was a wealthy second-generation heir with his own ideas, and also a valuable connection to make.

Moreover, the person who relayed the message cannot be blamed.

Having already confirmed that he was being targeted, Mike could foresee that even if he chose to join the Brotherhood of Sigmar next door, Johnny would probably produce an invitation from the Channing family.

……

It was Saturday morning when a black limousine set off from Wall Street and headed towards Fifth Avenue along the business district.

"Mike, do you prefer watches, sports cars, or fine jewelry?" Chris chatted with Mike in the van.

For King Investment Company, which is about to enter the real economy sector, the most important thing to pay attention to is the subsequent tax filing issues.

It's important to know that the IRS (Inland Revenue Service) is not to be underestimated.

Purchasing luxury goods to deduct taxes is a legitimate tax avoidance method used by various companies.

"Is it for tax purposes? Sports cars, yachts, private jets, anything can be arranged," Mike said casually. The lives of the wealthy are indeed simple and unpretentious.

“Uh… conservatively speaking, our current legal tax avoidance amount is only a few million US dollars per year.” Chris glanced at Mike speechlessly and continued, “That’s enough to buy sports cars, but as for yachts and private jets, that’s not feasible for now.”