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Chapter 102 - 0101 As long as it can provide happiness!!

Chapter 102: 0101 As long as it can provide happiness!!

The name of the Sabin City Football Club is simply "Sabin City Football Club." Its predecessor was the only professional football team in Sabin City, but for certain reasons, the company responsible for its operations went bankrupt. Without anyone to take over, it went from a professional club to an amateur club.

Later, no one was willing to take over, so it remained in a semi-abandoned state. There were rumors that the previous company had used player transfers from this professional club to launder money frantically. Later, due to some issues with profit sharing under the table, involved players came forward to report, leading to the company’s bankruptcy.

However, there was basically no related news on the market, only that the operating company mismanaged and collapsed on its own, causing many to sigh.

No one took over not just because of certain problems with the club. Operating a club required a lot of money, and not every company could afford a professional club. Annual investments could range from tens to hundreds of thousands, but the returns were incredibly impressive.

Firstly, the operator of a professional club could receive many local policy biases and support, including certain tax exemptions and special sports subsidies from the City Hall and state government.

Secondly, a successfully operated club could bring a very favorable public image to a company. As long as the team performed reasonably well, people would support it and the company behind it.

Additionally, it involved some social issues, such as cities with professional teams having better public security rates than those without, likely because many people would choose to stay home and watch games rather than commit crimes on the streets. Supporting a team might also allow people to vent their emotions.

For example, the issue of city image: a city with professional sports teams gives an impression of vitality and health, at least making people feel that the residents are very concerned with health, sports, and life.

Overall, it’s a good thing.

As soon as Lynch’s car stopped in front of the club, the club manager had been waiting for a long time and eagerly opened the car door for Lynch, bending slightly in a rather fawning manner.

Beside him was a professional-looking woman in her thirties, wearing glasses, with a face that seemed a bit unwilling.

Taking a glance at the lady forced to feign enthusiasm, Lynch withdrew his gaze. Ever since the economic downturn began, bringing a pretty lady to business meetings had become a routine, as if doing so would increase the probability of success. This had already become a societal issue.

Standing tall with his handsome appearance, the lady who came to greet Lynch seemed to ease her expression a bit, not minding her exposed neckline or overly short skirt.

He first looked at the club’s manager, who extended both hands to shake Lynch’s hand vigorously, "I’m the club manager, Kane. The people from the United Transport Association said you’d be coming today, and I was so excited that I couldn’t sleep. The long-awaited sunshine has finally returned!" His voice trembled, seeming very emotional.

The lady beside the manager looked nauseous from the manager’s blatant flattery, her eyes full of disdain.

The state branch of the United Transport Association called them yesterday, informing them that a big boss might visit today and potentially restart Sabin City’s professional football plan, stirring up the entire club.

Without sponsorship, the club couldn’t retain good athletes. Without excellent athletes, the club quickly disbanded, leaving only the older athletes with nowhere to go.

Currently, since the club exited the professional league, they couldn’t receive professional athlete subsidies from the United Transport Association, a devastating blow to many athletes.

The full name of the United Transport Association is the Bail Federal Athletic Association, an unofficial organization aimed at promoting sports development in the Bail Federal. According to the sports development act of the Bail Federal, all broadcast rights for professional leagues specified in the act belong to the United Transport Association, with all such revenues used to encourage, promote, develop, and build the sports industry in the Bail Federal.

But there’s a prerequisite: they only support professional clubs, even the lowest-level professional leagues, where athletes and clubs can receive subsidies from the United Transport Association, but not amateurs.

If Lynch could restart the club and even get them into the lowest-level professional league, it would be enough to allow those who live around the club to regain their livelihoods.

So, when they received the news last night, they were utterly thrilled. Kane had to bend his back, for the responsibility on his shoulders was too heavy, so heavy that he dared not straighten up!

Lynch casually shook his hand, feeling the force in his hand release, and the manager quickly let go. Then he turned his head to the lady beside him and began to introduce her to Lynch, "This is the club’s chief assistant, Ms. Julie..."

Julie glanced at Kane, then shook hands with Lynch briefly before letting go.

Kane sighed in relief, fearing Julie might cause trouble. He asked tentatively, "Shall we go inside and take a look?"

"No, I have another friend coming...", Lynch refused and turned his attention to the trophies displayed behind the club’s glass walls.

It was evident that they hadn’t been doing well recently, as there was a layer of dusty grime on the glass walls that hadn’t been cleaned for quite some time. But the trophies inside were well preserved, including some state-level championship trophies.

The years on these trophies were all before the club encountered major troubles. At that time, they had recruited many strong players, who contributed a lot to the club. If those incidents hadn’t happened... they might have been able to vie for the Four Corners Cup (the secondary league trophy under the Bail Federal United Transport Association’s regime).

Looking at these things, Kane’s manager’s gaze followed Lynch’s as it danced over each trophy, and his face gradually showed a sad expression, but soon turned determined.

He had to persuade Lynch to invest in the club, even if it was a small investment, as long as it could cover daily expenses, someday, they would return to the top battlefield.

Just then, three cars arrived one after another, each a new luxury model, which made Kane slightly stunned.

Lynch turned slowly, watching Mr. Fox get out of the middle car. He smiled, stepped forward, and hugged Mr. Fox, then greeted Little Fox. He then introduced Kane to the father and son before entering the club under Kane’s lead.

"You mentioned having new ideas, and I just couldn’t wait to come..." emphasized Mr. Fox, stressing his eagerness, "What’s your idea this time?"

Walking ahead, Kane kept an ear on the conversation among the three behind him. He heard Lynch say, "The club, the football league, and those new businesses we talked about before."

"Entertainment industry?"

Mr. Fox’s voice slightly raised, "I thought when you mentioned the entertainment industry, it meant making movies or something. Does sports count as well?"

Lynch nodded with a faint smile, "I have to say, your understanding of entertainment is quite superficial. To me, anything that brings joy to the audience can be considered entertainment."

He paused his steps, beaming brightly, "We’re about to create an era, Mr. Fox, do you believe that?"

Fox’s face also broke into a smile, as if infected by Lynch, "As long as it’s you speaking, I believe it!"

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