610: Chapter 610 Watching the Team Play! Considering Acquiring a Professional Football Club!

Although no deal was reached, Su Yang still invited the procurement managers from other TV stations and video platforms to have a tour around Rongcheng, and even gave them some appropriate small gifts and souvenirs.

Even if the deal didn't go through, the friendship remains. Spark Entertainment should still have opportunities to collaborate with them in the future!

Through these days of interaction, Su Yang had figured out almost all of their personality traits and preferences.

Perhaps even better than their own families did!

Su Yang would tell Yu Siying a portion of this intelligence after some time.

It would be her responsibility to maintain good relationships with these individuals in key departments.

Over at Linyi Film and Television, hearing that the company's new drama, "only you in the whole world," had been bought by Matong Station for the high price of 150 million, almost all the employees and actors were in high spirits!

It couldn't be helped; Linyi Film and Television hadn't been able to produce a decent drama for several years.

This high-priced purchase by Matong Station gave them a great deal of confidence!

To be honest, seeing the short dramas from their inconspicuous subsidiary, Heili Film and Television, constantly making money, the employees at Linyi Film and Television were under a lot of pressure.

Naturally, the TV station couldn't transfer the 150 million payment all at once.

Instead, they used an installment plan, transferring 40% of the funds first, with the remaining balance to be paid monthly.

Even just the 60 million payment alone was enough to let Linyi Film and Television recover significantly.

With these 60 million in funds, if Linyi Film and Television were a bit frugal, they could be completely self-sufficient.

On the afternoon the contract was signed, even An Xinlei, who had just finished shooting a commercial and gone to the island nation, got the news and couldn't wait to call Su Yang, her tone full of excitement.

The first drama she had filmed was actually going to be broadcast on Matong Station!

" Boss, will I become famous?"

" It should be possible!"

" Really? I still can't quite believe it! It feels just like a dream!"

" This isn't a dream!"

" Will it be broadcast nationally? I want my family to see it; they will definitely be very surprised!"

Su Yang chuckled softly: " It definitely will, they will be proud of you!"

" Those people at school definitely won't expect it, right!"

" Definitely!"

" ..."

On Saturday, Su Yang, in a very good mood, accepted Xie Yuxiang's invitation to go watch the Meteor Football Club match.

Around the pitch, there were only a few scattered onlookers watching the fun, and a very small number of fans.

The domestic football atmosphere was probably just like that; even China League One teams had very few people paying attention to them.

Su Yang didn't find it strange at all!

The opponent for this match was also a local amateur football club.

Just like Meteor Football Club, the other side wasn't even a Chinese Champions League club either.

Although the opponent's strength wasn't great, Su Yang's players were playing very seriously, with a lot of fighting spirit; it didn't look like a friendly match at all!

On the contrary, the opposing team's players were somewhat lax!

The opposing coach was yelling on the sidelines, very dissatisfied, directing his team to launch attacks against Meteor.

However, soon after Meteor's striker scored the second goal on a breakaway, he couldn't help but cover his face!

He walked over to the calm and collected Zhang Yunzhong and said: " Brother Zhang, your team doesn't look like an amateur one!"

Zhang Yunzhong rolled his eyes at this coach: " Do you think I don't know that many members of your team are on fixed salaries? My team's players only get subsidies!"

" Are you sure?"

" Of course!"

" Then after the match, I'm going to poach your people!"

" Don't you dare!"

" Haha!" Coach Wang didn't mention this matter again, but instead changed the subject, " Are you planning to play in the professional league?"

Zhang Yunzhong secretly glanced at Su Yang: " That depends on the boss's intention, I suppose!"

" I've heard that your President Su is a super big financier; Brother Zhang, you need to hold on tight!"

" I know, I know, you don't need to remind me!"

" ..."

In the second half, with the score at 2-0, the victory was almost secured, but some players' stamina became an issue.

Zhang Yunzhong decisively brought on the team's substitutes.

In the end, the Meteor Football Club players still achieved a 5-1 big victory on the pitch!

Seeing those young players cheering for the victory and hearing a few passersby in the audience cheering for Meteor, Su Yang couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth!

Fine!

He was starting to like this team full of fighting spirit!

Su Yang appeared gentle, but in reality, he was quite combative at his core!

It was just that living in a society ruled by law, as a businessman, he needed to slightly suppress his ruthless nature.

And the full, overflowing desire for victory in the eyes of these players made him somewhat appreciative.

Of course, this was likely brought about by the special buff of +30% Desire for Victory and +15% Fighting spirit.

The +30% Desire for Victory would enhance the entire club membership's longing for victory.

Including the players, coaching staff, and support staff!

Moreover, this increased desire for victory would transform into an amplified sense of achievement and pleasure after the team won... which was quite addictive!

The +15% Fighting spirit goes without saying; it simply enhances the will to fight, so they wouldn't be easily crushed by the opponent!

Su Yang didn't mind if the team lost, but he hoped every player would give their all on the pitch.

He didn't want the team to be crushed in spirit, like a bunch of pushovers!

He hoped to see an indomitable, brave, fearless, and blood-filled iron-blooded legion!

Just go and take them on!

Just at this moment, Su Yang saw the team's forward, the 22-year-old Wang Yang, happily running back from the opponent's half.

He originally wanted to hug his teammates to celebrate, but when he saw Su Yang, he charged directly towards him.

When he was about to rush up to Su Yang, Su Yang was already considering whether he should dodge!

However, at that moment, Wang Yang dropped to his knees.

Then he slid on his knees to in front of Su Yang and tightly hugged Su Yang's thigh!

That impact—if Su Yang hadn't been strong and sturdy, he might have been knocked over by him.

Su Yang was stunned, completely unable to understand what the other party was doing!

Wang Yang, meanwhile, was hugging Su Yang's thigh, cold sweat streaming down his forehead.

After a long while, he finally let go of Su Yang's thigh, looked up with some embarrassment, and forced a smile:

" Boss, we won!"

" Well done!" Su Yang extended his hand to Wang Yang, " But you should get up!"

Such a grand gesture, he couldn't quite bear it!

The players celebrating over there had all noticed Wang Yang's action of hugging Su Yang's thigh, and some were already snickering!

Xie Yuxiang, Zhang Yunzhong, and other team management also hurried over.

" My hands are dirty!"

Wang Yang stood up by himself, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Just a moment ago, having scored two consecutive goals, he was very excited.

When he wanted to run back to celebrate with his teammates, he suddenly saw Su Yang on the sidelines.

Then, Wang Yang, dizzy with victory, seemed to have suddenly lost his mind and wanted to go hug Su Yang to celebrate properly!

But just as he was about to approach Su Yang, he suddenly remembered Su Yang's status, and as a result, his legs went weak and he slid on his knees right in front of the boss...

Among this group of players, Wang Yang should be the closest to Su Yang.

When recruiting him into the football team, Su Yang had even met him in person and encouraged him a few words.

" Boss, are you okay!"

Head coach Zhang Yunzhong was the first to run over to show concern.

Su Yang waved his hand and smiled: " It's fine, I'm not that fragile!"

" That's good! That's good!"

Zhang Yunzhong breathed a sigh of relief; if Su Yang were angry, that would be hard to deal with.

Su Yang thought for a moment and commented: " The team played well today; I really like that spirit full of fighting will on them!"

" As long as the boss likes it!"

" Hmm!"

" Boss, there's something I want to bring up to you!"

" What is it?"

" How about we sign formal contracts with the players!" Zhang Yunzhong said helplessly, " I've discovered that recently it seems many teams have set their sights on our players."

Su Yang asked in confusion: " Amateur teams poach players too?"

" Don't be fooled; many of them are amateur football teams, but they also have players who receive fixed salaries!"

" It's that competitive?"

Zhang Yunzhong nodded: " It is that competitive. Aren't we going to play in the Rongcheng Super League next year to strive for a Chinese Champions League spot?"

" That's right!"

" Among those teams playing in the Rongcheng Super League, there are retired Chinese Super League players!"

" ??!"

Su Yang looked at Zhang Yunzhong, dumbfounded... he admitted his knowledge was limited.

What level does the Rongcheng Super League belong to?

The Chinese professional football hierarchy is the Chinese Super League, China League One, and China League Two.

Chinese Champions League teams belong to the top tier of amateur football!

And participating in the Rongcheng Super League is to strive for the qualification to participate in the Chinese Champions League.

It roughly belongs to the fifth tier!

In a fifth-tier amateur football league, running into a first-tier Chinese Super League player, Su Yang was truly impressed!

Seeming to understand Su Yang's confusion, Zhang Yunzhong explained again: " Every year, there are former professional players who can't find a team to play for. If a football club is willing to use them, even if it's amateur, as long as there's a salary, they are willing to join!"

" Fine!"

" But don't worry, Boss, I think it shouldn't be a problem for our team to get a Chinese Champions League spot!"

" Hmm!"

" But their training is a big problem!" Zhang Yunzhong continued, " My idea is to have them play football full-time!"

Su Yang narrowed his eyes, looking at Zhang Yunzhong and Xie Yuxiang, who had walked over at some unknown point, seemingly understanding what they wanted to do.

Xie Yuxiang spoke up: " Boss, actually, running a football team is profitable. We can get subsidies and bonuses from the authorities, which is beneficial to your company and enterprises... If you don't have enough funds, Boss, we can play in China League Two, manage it slowly, train players, and we can even advertise for your enterprise..."

Speaking up to this point, Xie Yuxiang didn't have much confidence.

Good grief, they couldn't use the team name for advertising now.

" Didn't we agree to just play amateur matches casually?" Su Yang said helplessly, " Why does it feel like we're about to reach the Chinese Super League tomorrow?"

Su Yang didn't care about those players' salaries; he just felt like he was being set up.

Was he really that easy to push around?

Zhang Yunzhong scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Su Yang said frankly: " Besides, there are already two Chinese Super League teams in the province. Even if I were to run a professional team, I wouldn't do it in Rongcheng, do you understand?"

Was Su Yang short on money?

Not really!

Could he do football?

He might not have considered it before, but now the money in his hands was indeed a bit too much!

Even if he bought a Chinese Super League team, if managed well, he should be able to earn a little something!

Because the salaries of his players, coaching staff, and other employees would be returned to him.

If he were to do a professional team, he would definitely aim for the Chinese Super League; after all, if you're going to do it, do it the best!

But almost all Chinese Super League teams in the country were losing money.

Many of them were only barely surviving by relying on blood transfusions from official enterprises and private enterprises on one hand, and holding onto official support and subsidies on the other.

Many provinces didn't even have a single Chinese Super League team, yet now Sichuan Province had two!

One of these two Chinese Super League teams had a local official enterprise behind it, and the other had international capital.

Su Yang would have to be crazy to start a third one in Sichuan...

Not only would he have to compete for the remaining few fans in an unfavorable situation, but he would also have to fight against official enterprises and international capital. He probably wouldn't even be able to get much official subsidy, and maybe he wouldn't even be able to find a home stadium for the team...

When he could clearly choose easy mode, he definitely wouldn't play in hell mode!

Xie Yuxiang was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood the boss's concerns!

" Alright, everyone disperse!"

Su Yang planned to go home and take a nap, preferably hugging a fragrant girl!

Just as Su Yang stepped out of the pitch, he suddenly heard Xie Yuxiang's voice: " Then Boss, are you interested in acquiring a professional football club?"

" Huh?" Su Yang turned back, looking at Xie Yuxiang with some confusion, " What do you mean?"

" I know of a few professional clubs that might be up for sale. They are all the only professional football club in their respective provinces... they fit the boss's taste quite well!"

" Where?"

Su Yang became slightly interested.

" Tonglong in Shancheng, Xianglong in Xiang Province, and Cangcheng Lions in Ji Province!" Xie Yuxiang explained, " Among them, Tonglong and Xianglong are the only professional football clubs in their provinces; Tonglong is a China League One team, and Xianglong is China League Two!"

Su Yang asked curiously: " How much would it cost?"

Whether it was Shancheng or Xiang Province, Su Yang was quite familiar with them.

" Tonglong would definitely be more expensive, and they might not necessarily be willing to sell. On the other hand, Xianglong should... should not be worth much!" Xie Yuxiang said with a smile, " This professional football club, founded in '06, has many fans locally. Back then, the fans even raised three million to save this team. I heard that recently they encountered financial problems again and it feels like they are struggling to hold on. Tonglong has the support of Shancheng, and as for Cangcheng Lions, it's a Chinese Super League team, and their debt problems might be very serious!"

Su Yang thought for a moment and asked: " It seems you want me to buy Xianglong more?"

This time, Su Yang did not use any Mind Reading.

" This club shouldn't have high debt, it has a fan base, and it should be suitable for development. Even if it loses money, it won't lose much!" Xie Yuxiang smiled somewhat embarrassedly, " And if you run a football club, Boss, you won't necessarily lose money!"

Su Yang asked curiously: " How so?"

Xie Yuxiang looked at the players resting not far away and sighed: " The boss's vision is much better than those of us who claim to be professionals!"

Su Yang smiled, and thinking of the nearly 300 million in cash lying in his account, he still said: " You can go ask about Xianglong and Tonglong. It's not that I can't do football, as long as the price is right!"

Xie Yuxiang said excitedly: " Okay, Boss!"

Su Yang had just stepped out of the pitch again when Wang Yang chased after him: " Boss, you are really going to buy a professional football team, right?"

Wang Yang had heard everything in the conversation between Su Yang and Xie Yuxiang just now!

Su Yang said noncommittally: " Maybe!"

" Can you take me with you?"