Dirty and Worthless

Watching the Young Men running and colliding on the field, Lin Qi quickly noticed something: these Young Men lacked a certain... something he couldn't quite put his finger on.

That's right, it's agility. What they lack is agility, unlike the performances of true top professional athletes on the Ball Field, who possess all sorts of amazing, inspired moments.

They behaved more like tools, rigidly executing some kind of command, just like on an assembly line.

Perhaps Lin Qi's serious gaze made Moore realize that this was not a young man who could be easily fooled, and he immediately became a little nervous.

Is there a problem?

Lin Qi turned to look at Moore. He trusted Moore's coaching abilities. After learning about the level required to coach at a college Rugby league school through other channels, mainly Ferral, he was quite reassured about Moore.

"If there's a problem, it needs to be solved or clarified," he asked directly. "They seem very rigid."

This question relieved Moore, who patiently explained, "The lower leagues don't require individual ability, Chairman."

"The games we often see are high-level professional leagues, which actually have a lot of players in Blue Vests and bench players, who also don't need to demonstrate any individual ability."

"They just need to follow the original tactical plan and rehearse the script around a few star players."

"In lower leagues, we don't encounter any star players, so the competition comes down to the coach's tactical plans and the players' ability to execute them."

Moore spoke with some pride and satisfaction, "These Young Men have great physical condition, and their execution is also very strong..." As he spoke, Moore shouted a slogan or instruction to the assistant coach on the sidelines, and the assistant coach immediately shouted it out. The rigid movement on the Ball Field changed dramatically after the next kickoff.

The same start, but different positioning and passing strategies, different escorts and interceptions, everything was very methodical, and the collisions were even more intense.

Moore sighed, "These Young Men aren't afraid of injuries affecting their careers, nor are they bothered by other factors. They're cheap and efficient. Once we reach the lower levels of professional leagues, we can find some talented athletes there and develop them into our own stars."

"Then we can build some new tactics around these star players, so that at least we won't face too many problems in the lower and middle professional leagues."

After listening, Lin Qi had an insight. "They are all fragile items."

Moore smiled but didn't say anything, though his smile acknowledged Lin Qi's statement.

These young people are fragile. The reason they are more efficient in executing tactics is that they are not afraid of getting injured and have not thought about becoming stars in the future. They have more fighting spirit than professional athletes who come from college leagues and were campus stars or even national stars during their college years.

These Young Men charged forward without hesitation, doing what others wouldn't dare to do. Their only concern was not being replaced, so they could earn more money.

For celebrities with personal skills and abilities, their first concern is whether such a clash will affect their future careers.

Lin Qi's words may not have been pleasant to hear, but he revealed the secret in a single sentence.

With such a rational and strict coach, Lin Qi had full confidence in the team. He turned to Kane and said, "Go meet the people from the United Sports Association and arrange some suitable opponents for us in the preseason."

Kane hesitated, "Those people at the United Sports Association are hard to get along with. Every time I go to them, they always find an excuse to send me away..."

Hearing this, Lin Qi couldn't help but laugh. He patted Kane's arm and said, "That's because you used to ask them for money every time you went. Now you're giving them money, so they'll treat you like the most honored guest!"

Previously, the club was in a semi-abandoned state, United Sports Association maintained the most basic salary guarantee here. Naturally, Kane became the least welcome person in the United Sports Association. Every time he went there, it was to get that money.

But this time, he was going to represent the Interstellar Professional Club to donate to the United Sports Association as a gesture of support for sports from the club's chairman Mr. Lin Qi.

So, when arranging opponents, wouldn't it be perfectly reasonable to make slight technical adjustments? Seeing that Kane seemed to understand, Lin Qi continued, "Monthly Meeting. I hope we can not only play an exciting game, but also win it. This is crucial for our future development."

He glanced at Kane and Moore beside him. With the outbreak of some social problems, some things were about to be put on the agenda, and the anesthesia from entertainment was obviously one of the best ways.

It is said that the Film and Television Content Review Committee has relaxed its review standards this year and allowed local Television Station across the country to add more adult channels and adult programs. The Social Services Bureau has also tacitly approved the existence of some telephone voice services, which were previously prohibited or subject to very strict review.

Shifting public attention away from social changes and making people feel happy is the latest specific demand from the Cabinet and Parliament.

Sports, which are seen as representing the image of a city and the spirit of the people in the region, have become a top priority, receiving more resources and funding.

When the preseason starts next month, not only will the mayor personally attend to cheer on the team, but also some celebrities and wealthy people from Sabine City will be there to support the team.

While losing isn't a big deal, winning is even better, because the City Hall will then launch a new round of publicity to promote the development of cultural, recreational, and sports undertakings.

As for the female athletes, Lin Qi only glanced at them a few times before looking away. "Find someone to design some protective gear that is more suitable for women's physical condition, lighter and simpler than men's, and also highlight some of the feminine beauty."

"They're dressed too conservatively; they won't attract the audience's attention. Do you understand what I mean?"

Moore didn't care; he was just a coach, responsible for arranging training and game tactics. Kane was a little troubled, "That would cause some players to quit, and they would think it was disrespectful to women."

Lin Qi scoffed indifferently, "Do you think you're a pervert just because you see a dog?"

Kane shook his head. Only a fool would think he was that kind of person just because he saw a dog.

Lin Qi then asked, "So, do you think a dog would think you're a pervert if it saw you?"

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

Lin Qi smiled more. "Why do you think it doesn't think that way?" Before Kane could react, Lin Qi immediately said, "When you think something is bad, it's your heart that's affected first, so you see everything as dirty. I don't think it's a big deal."

"Showing off a woman's body and exercising are not mutually exclusive. This is much more than what female bodybuilders wear on TV. At least viewers don't have to pull down their buttocks to see their underwear."

"You don't think those things are dirty when you watch bodybuilding competitions, but now that we're just having our girls wear less clothing, you're worried that some people won't be able to handle it?"

Lin Qi added a slight warning as he spoke, "Do as I say. Also, I don't want to hear about anything beyond friendship between you, the coaching staff, or the athletes. If anyone is in a relationship, gets pregnant, or has a scandal, get them all fired."

Kane was in a dilemma. In a country filled with the spirit of freedom, it was obviously inappropriate to prevent people from dating freely. Lin Qi was meddling too much.

"It is illegal to do this, and our contracts with the athletes do not allow us to do it."

Lin Qi glanced at him. "Then draft another supplementary contract for them to sign. If they refuse, find a suitable excuse to fire them or make them resign..."

Lin Qi left the club feeling refreshed and happy. This is the happiest thing for a capitalist: to control other people's work and lives through wealth. But at the same time, it is also a responsibility, because he also has to take on the lives of many more people.

A true capitalist should give equal weight to power and obligations, rather than blindly pursuing power while neglecting obligations.

Meanwhile, two young men in their mid-twenties, carrying a travel bag, entered an antique shop. The shop owner, who was examining his treasures, gently opened a drawer, inside which was a pistol with the safety off.

Those in the antique business often come into contact with these criminals. Most antique shops are channels for selling stolen goods. Unless it's something the police are asking for or something that isn't of great value, they won't step forward. Instead, they'll choose to make a sale and earn some money.

After all, everyone has their struggles, right? Some people are more easygoing, while others are thinking of robbing antique shops, so antique shop owners always make preparations in advance.

His hand was already gripping the gun handle, his expression unchanged, but he looked down slightly at the two men and asked, "Is there anything I can help you with?"

One of them stayed at the door, while the other, carrying a travel bag, walked toward the counter, causing the shopkeeper to lean back a little and place his other hand on the counter.

It was a steel plate five millimeters thick. Normally, it could protect the items inside the cabinet from being easily stolen, and if necessary, it could even stop bullets.

"I have some things here, see how much they're worth," the young man said, oblivious to the changes in the shop owner's hands and body. He took out some items, which relieved the antique shop owner.

Looking at the small items laid out on the table, he could tell at a glance that they were 100% stolen goods.

There is a set of sterling silver candlesticks, a comb that looks like ivory, and some other silver items.

He casually fiddled with them for a moment, then revealed a regretful and disgusted expression, "These things are worthless!"

=①, In order to showcase the beauty of the physique, bodybuilders were initially naked. However, for various reasons, they started wearing clothes, though these clothes were made with very little fabric. Especially when some bodybuilders have their backs to the audience, it's easy for people to mistakenly believe they are naked, hence the saying that originated and became widely circulated.