Darkstone Code
Chapter 205 - 0203 The heart is at ease and worthless

Chapter 205: 0203 The heart is at ease and worthless

Watching those young men running and colliding on the field, Lynch quickly noticed some issues. These young men were lacking something... a feeling he couldn’t quite articulate.

Ah, it was agility they lacked, unlike those truly top-tier professional athletes who showcased various astonishing, brilliant performances on the field.

They seemed more like tools, faithfully executing some rigid commands, as if on an assembly line.

Maybe Lynch’s serious gaze made Moore realize this was not an easy young man to fool, and he suddenly became a bit nervous.

"Is there a problem?"

Lynch glanced at Moore. He trusted Moore’s coaching skills, having mainly learned through Ferrari what level was required to coach at a university football league school, and he felt reassured about Moore.

Just if there was a problem, it needed solving, or puzzling out. He straightforwardly asked, "They seem very rigid."

This question made Moore breathe a sigh of relief, and he patiently explained, "Lower leagues don’t need individual abilities, Mr. President."

"The matches we often see are high-level professional leagues, where many Blue Vest and bench players don’t need to display any personal skills."

"They just need to follow the initial tactical plan and rehearse the script around a few stars."

"In the lower leagues, we don’t encounter any stars, so it’s all about the coach’s tactical approach and the players’ execution capabilities."

Here, Moore spoke with some pride and satisfaction, "These young men’s physical conditions are excellent, their execution abilities are great..." Saying this, Moore shouted some slogan or directive to the assistant coach on the sidelines, who immediately called out, and the rigid movements on the field underwent a dramatic change after the next kickoff.

The same start, but different running and passing strategies, different escorting and interceptions, everything methodical, collisions becoming more intense.

Moore sighed a bit, "These young men aren’t afraid of injuries impacting their careers, nor are they disturbed by other factors, cheap and efficient. Once we reach the lower-level professional league, we can find some talented athletes to nurture into our own stars."

"Then, build new tactics around these stars, so that in the lower and middle professional leagues, we won’t face too many issues."

After hearing this, Lynch had some insight, "They’re all disposable."

Moore smiled without saying a word, but his smile acknowledged Lynch’s statement.

These young men are disposable. Their higher efficiency in tactical execution lies in their lack of fear of injuries and not having considered becoming future stars. They have a more fighting spirit than those professional athletes who came out of university leagues, who were internal or even national stars during their university years.

Others hesitate to make collisions, but these young men do so without any hesitation. All they consider is not being replaced, thereby earning more wages.

And those stars with personal skills and abilities, firstly consider whether such collisions would impact their future careers.

Perhaps Lynch’s words weren’t pleasant, but he broke the secret with one remark.

With such a rational and strict coach, Lynch was filled with confidence in this team. He turned to Kane, "Go meet with the United Transport Association people, have them arrange suitable opponents for us in the pre-season."

Kane was a bit troubled, "Those United Transport Association folks aren’t easy to deal with. Every time I go to them, they always find excuses to drive me away..."

Upon hearing this, Lynch couldn’t help but almost laugh. He patted Kane’s arm, "That’s because every time you went before, you were asking them for money. Now you’re bringing them money, they’ll treat you as the most honored guest!"

Previously, the club was in a semi-abandoned state, and the United Transport Association maintained the most basic salary guarantee here, making it natural for Kane to be the most unwelcome person to them, as he always went to get that money.

But this time, representing the Interstellar Professional Club, he would be donating to the United Transport Association on behalf of Mr. Lynch, the club chairman, to show support for sports development.

Therefore, when arranging opponents, a slight technical adjustment became a natural thing, right?

Seeing Kane somewhat enlightened, Lynch continued, "Next month, many big shots will watch the games. I hope we play not only attractively, but also win the matches, which is crucial for our future development."

He glanced at Kane and Moore beside him. With the outbreak of some social issues, some things would soon be scheduled, and distraction from entertainment was obviously one of the best ways.

It’s said that this year, the film and television content review committee has relaxed the review standards, allowing local TV stations nationwide to increase more adult channels and programs, and the social services bureau has tacitly approved the existence of some telephone voice services, which were not allowed or strictly reviewed in the past.

Shifting public attention away from societal changes and making them feel happy is precisely the latest requirement from the Cabinet and Congress.

Thus, sports, seen as a symbol of a city’s image and representing the spirit of the local people, have become the top priority, with more resources and funding.

When the preseason game kicks off next month, not only will the mayor personally be there to cheer for the team, but some celebrities and tycoons from Sabin City will also be present to show their support.

Though losing isn’t a big deal, isn’t winning better? Because immediately City Hall will launch a new round of publicity to promote the development of cultural and entertainment industries.

As for those female athletes, Lynch just glanced at them and then looked away. "Have someone design some protective gear more suited to women’s physique, looking lighter and simpler than men’s, while also highlighting some feminine aesthetics."

"They’re dressed too conservatively to attract the audience’s attention, do you understand what I mean?"

Moore didn’t mind, as he was just a coach responsible for arranging training and game tactics. Kane was a bit troubled, "That might lead to some team members quitting; they might see it as disrespectful to women."

Lynch nonchalantly sneered, "Do you feel like a pervert when you see a dog?"

Kane shook his head, who would think they were that kind of person just by seeing a dog?

Lynch asked again, "Then do you think the dog would see you as a pervert?"

Kane shook his head again, "Why would it think that?"

Lynch’s face had a bit more smile, "Why do you think it wouldn’t think that?" Without waiting for Kane to react, Lynch immediately said, "When you think something is bad, it first starts with your heart, that’s why everything you see seems dirty, as for me, I don’t see any issue with it."

"Displaying women’s bodies doesn’t conflict with sports, this is far more than female bodybuilders wear on TV these days, at least viewers don’t have to look under their butts to see their underwear①."

"You never think it’s filthy when watching bodybuilding contests, and now just because our girls wear a little less, you’re worried someone can’t handle it?"

Lynch gave a slight warning, "Do this according to my instructions, and also, I don’t want to hear about any relationships beyond friendship happening among you, the coaching team, and the athletes. If any romances, pregnancies, or scandals break out, let them all get out."

Kane found it a bit difficult as, in a country full of free spirit, not allowing people to freely date was obviously inappropriate, Lynch was overreaching.

"This is illegal, and our contracts with the athletes don’t allow us to do this."

Lynch glanced at him, "Then draft a supplemental contract for them to sign, if they don’t sign, find an appropriate excuse to fire them or have them resign..."

Feeling mentally and physically pleased as he left the club, Lynch found this was the greatest pleasure of being a capitalist, using wealth to control others’ work and life, but at the same time, it was also a responsibility because he had to support more lives.

Balancing power and duty is what a true capitalist should do, not just blindly pursuing power while ignoring responsibilities.

Meanwhile, two young people in their mid-twenties entered an antique shop with a travel bag, as the owner was gently opening a drawer while examining his treasures inside was a pistol with its safety off.

Antique dealings often involved these criminals, as most antique shops were some kind of channel for fencing stolen goods; as long as it wasn’t something police were after, or not too valuable, they wouldn’t step forward but choose to make a deal and earn a bit of money.

After all, everyone’s life is tough, isn’t it?

Some people would be reasonable, while others would consider robbing the antique shop, so the shop owners would always be prepared.

He was already gripping the gun handle, his expression didn’t change much, just looked slightly down toward the two, "Is there anything I can help you with?"

One of them stayed at the door while the one with the travel bag approached the counter, causing the boss to lean back a bit; his other hand pressed on the counter’s surface too.

It was a five-millimeter-thick steel plate, which could usually protect the things inside the cabinet from being easily stolen, and could also stop bullets if necessary.

"I’ve got something here, see how much it’s worth." The young man didn’t notice the boss’s movements or changes, as he took out some items, causing the antique shop owner to breathe a sigh of relief.

He looked at the small items placed on the table and immediately recognized that these things were undoubtedly stolen goods.

Among them were a set of pure silver candlesticks, a comb that looked like ivory, and some other silver items.

He fiddled with them casually with a look of regret and disdain, "These things are worthless!"

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① To demonstrate body shape beauty, bodybuilding initially involved not wearing clothes, but due to various reasons, they started wearing them again, it’s just these clothes use minimal fabric. Especially some bodybuilders with their back to the audience can easily be mistaken for not wearing anything, hence this saying became widely spread.