Darkstone Code

"Three hundred fifty thousand, Mr. Lynch!" Kevin glanced at Moore, giving a considerable figure.

This is also why many companies with decent profits dare not venture into the mainstream professional sports arena.

This is merely the basic expense for a team that has just entered the professional league, and as further development takes place, the places requiring money will increase.

Lynch did not immediately express his opinion, and Kane had to continue speaking, "Besides the equipment we need to add, we need some more professional personnel, and to create our own star, we might need some event expenses."

"Moreover, the club has now returned to the ranks of professional clubs, and the players' salaries will also increase accordingly..."

Previously, when the club was still in the amateur phase, the salaries of the guys on the team were not even comparable to those of some trainees in top clubs.

Now that the team has returned to the professional ranks, Kane wants to raise the salary level for the guys, on the one hand, this is considered a rule, as different levels of clubs have different salary standards.

The United Transport Association has not set an absolute regulation, but everyone is following this system, and it is an unwritten rule.

Additionally, raising the salary standard is very helpful in attracting potential athletes with some potential to join; in this damned era, nothing is more effective than salary.

Kane thought this should be a very simple request and did not believe Lynch would have an issue with it, but unexpectedly, this issue became a problem.

"Why?" Lynch interrupted him and asked a question, "Why increase the salary?"

Kane was silent for a while; he did not know how to explain, and after more than half a minute, he said, "We are all doing this, the whole industry is doing this."

"That's your rule, not mine!" Lynch shook his head. He sat upright, looking at the two opposite him at the desk, and even though he did not change his posture, he still made the two feel a heavy weight.

After about twenty seconds of confrontation, Kane could not bear it, "I'm sorry, Mr. Lynch..."

Lynch raised his hand to stop him from continuing, "No need to apologize, we just have a disagreement."

"I am different from others, so what applies to most may not apply to me."

"I agree to raise the players' salaries and benefits, but there's a condition, which is that there must be rewards and penalties."

"If we only raise the players' salaries blindly, allowing this so-called industry atmosphere to spread within our club, it will make us become like them!"

He did not mention who "they" were, but the other two in the room knew.

"So I agree with your request, but also add another, which is punishment. Only having rewards without penalties makes players' thoughts lazy and their attitudes dangerous; only the coexistence of rewards and penalties and increased competitiveness can keep them from stopping."

"I know what you are worried about; you fear other teams using big money to poach the players we cultivated or for some other reasons."

"This is also what I will discuss with you next..." He said, flipping through Kane's file, "The contract system needs to change, everyone must sign a new contract."

Kane and Moore were speechless, unable to speak, and could only look at Lynch.

Lynch seemed to be able to see through their confusion and explained his thoughts, clarifying what the club would do next.

"Mr. Moore just mentioned, we will introduce the most advanced, technologically-advanced machines and the most professional personnel to train our athletes..."

Coach Moore nodded. His scalp was a bit numb, "That's right, Mr. Lynch."

Lynch nodded slightly, "This means we have to invest more resources in athletes to help them grow, so I need to add a separate contract, a contract agreeing to training and improvement."

"Training, improvement, star development, these all cost money. Perhaps there is an aspect involving the stars themselves, but more so the club's support."

"We turn an ordinary athlete into a star, not only open high salaries for him but also provide better benefits to prevent him from leaving anytime and anywhere because someone else offers more money. I think this is the most distorted ecological culture within the professional sports circle."

"When training skilled workers, we sign more stringent contracts to ensure the money we spend on skilled workers is not wasted; these professional athletes need these as well..."

Many cutting-edge technology industries need some technicians with advanced skills. These technicians require specialized training to master skills that ordinary people cannot.

Capitalists, to prevent these special skilled trades from learning the technology and then leaving, will sign a very special contract, offering favorable conditions and benefits but also restrict the minimum working years, even including a non-compete clause, to protect their interests from harm.

Athletes, star athletes, actually are not different from these highly advanced technicians; they enjoy the most professional services in the industry but do not take on the responsibilities.

There are always some stars who jump around, trying to leave the club that trained them because someone else offers a higher price, resulting in the club's years of training, countless financial and energy investments going to waste, which is unreasonable.

Lynch intends to change this: enjoying better treatment from the club and being trained into a star means contributing value honestly at the club.

Want to leave?

Of course, you can, as long as you can come up with the money. The club can release people anytime and anywhere, as for how much that money is, and who pays for it, that's another matter.

Lynch explained his thoughts to the two men, and Kane and Moore exchanged glances, unable to express their feelings at the moment.

To say Lynch's request is too much, they actually did not feel it was excessive; the club, having spent so much financial and manpower, definitely needs some guarantee and return.

But to say it can be accepted, it seems there hasn't been such a case in this industry.

Finally, Kane had to say, "This has never happened in this industry..."

"Now it has!" Lynch's tone was still undeniable. "The new contract will be sent by the lawyer. Only players who sign this training contract can enjoy the best services, the most professional advice, and possibly become stars with us!"

This matter seemed to have no room for further discussion; hearing Lynch's resolute tone, Kane could only force a smile and remark, "The players might have some thoughts on this..."

"Then let them go away; the labor market and employment centers are full of healthy young people lined up waiting for a job. We can always select what we need and suits us."

"Kane, remember, this world does not lack anyone; on the contrary, we are the ones holding the key, the opportunity for those people to become stars!"

This topic ended here, and after waiting for a while with no new opposition, Lynch patted the armrest and stood up, "If there is no other issue, I'll leave now. I still have to meet the mayor later..."

Bail Federal is not a country that values restraint and subtlety. Here, if someone is low-key, they are only looked down upon.

High-profile is not a negative word. If you have the ability, why not let others know?

The two followed Lynch and "escorted" him to the club's entrance. After Lynch got into the car, he rolled down the window, "In a few days, the funds will come along with the accountant, and then you'll have a new colleague!"

The operations on the club side are beginning to get on track, and the flow of funds is becoming more significant; not having someone watching is absolutely impossible.

Kane and Moore naturally understood, although they understood, they were still somewhat helpless.

Twenty minutes later, Lynch met Mark at his villa.

"Congratulations on your team's victory!" As soon as they met, the Mayor of Sabin City complimented the championship victory.

His face was all smiles; actually, winning the championship was indeed a good thing. During difficult times, any non-negative thing can boost morale, let alone such a big matter like the club returning to the professional league.

This demonstrates Sabin City's unyielding spirit and determination!

"When will the support funds be received?" As they walked into Mark's villa study and sat on the sofa, Lynch asked.

The mayor was very accommodating, "The latest will be tomorrow afternoon!"

In fact, it's not just City Hall with a financial grant; the United Transport Association will also have a financial grant beyond the bonus to encourage and support the club's promotion of professional sports development.

These funds amount to about eighty thousand, not a lot but certainly not insignificant, and there'll be more each year in the future, and as the club's level rises, the sum will increase.

After finishing a trivial matter, the mayor looked at Lynch with satisfaction, "Lynch, do you think we have a chance?"

This question was very abrupt, and if it were another person, they might not understand it right away, including the mayor himself, he was ready to explain to Lynch what he meant.

But surprisingly, Lynch understood.

He nodded and said, "Of course we do..." His posture was relaxed, perhaps overly so, indicating his current status.

The mayor's expression showed curiosity, "Do you know what I'm talking about?"

"Nagariel!"