"You are..."

Jin Jiufu looked at Lin Fan, paused for a moment before reacting, and then chuckled, "So it's Lin Fan, Mr. Lin, the youngest billionaire in Yun City's history. I'm finally lucky enough to meet you today."

Lin Fan smiled and said, "Boss Jin, I've met you before."

That time, Jin Jiufu had arranged to meet Wu Da at a late-night food stall, and Lin Fan was present, but Jin Jiufu didn't notice him.

Jin Jiufu had attempted to use money to make Wu Da leave the Yun City Team, but was rejected by Wu Da. In a fit of anger, Jin Jiufu had someone follow Wu Da, intending to teach him a lesson. It was Lin Fan who intervened and took down his thugs.

Afterwards, Jin Jiufu was puzzled why Wu Da was so lucky to escape unscathed.

Jin Jiufu paused, not understanding what Lin Fan meant by having met him, and didn't think much of it.

"Haha, Mr. Lin, Old Wu and I have been friends for years. I'm here tonight to check on my old friend, and what I said earlier was for his own good. I hope Mr. Lin won't mind," Jin Jiufu said with a smile.

Lin Fan replied, "You're overthinking, Boss Jin. The match hasn't even started yet. Not to mention we have a chance to win, even if we were to lose, I wouldn't ruthlessly kick Uncle Da out. You can rest assured on this point, Boss Jin."

Jin Jiufu said, "Mr. Lin, perhaps you don't understand the situation?"

Lin Fan said, "What do you mean?"

Jin Jiufu said, "Mr. Lin, you're a novice in football, unlike me. I've been in the football circle for decades and know this world inside out. You are indeed the owner of the Yun City Team, Mr. Lin, but think about it, why do you play football? It's surely for making money, right? No one runs a charity, burning money for nothing, especially in football, which is very costly. Even if you're the richest man in Yun City, how long can your money last? Eventually, you still have to make money. What does a team rely on to make money? It's definitely inseparable from the fans. You can't ignore the opinions of the fans. Just think, if your Yun City Team were to lose the match tonight, causing a fan outrage and demands for Old Wu's resignation, what would you do?"

Lin Fan: "..."

He admitted that what Jin Jiufu said was quite right and indeed made sense.

Jin Jiufu said, "If your Yun City Team loses tonight, I can assure you, the fans will demand Old Wu's resignation. Even if you're the owner, Mr. Lin, you'll be powerless and unable to go your own way. Otherwise, your team might as well be finished. Faced with the choice between business and a useless cripple, even a fool would know what to choose, right!"

"You!" Wu Da's face turned red. Jin Jiufu's words were too insulting, yet undeniably true. He immediately felt a pressure, like a mountain, bearing down on his heart.

Originally, he was excited and full of anticipation for the upcoming match, but with Jin Jiufu's words, the pressure mounted.

Indeed, what if they lose? If they lose, everything he currently has would vanish once more, like a fleeting dream, shattered instantly.

Noticing Wu Da's expression, Jin Jiufu felt secretly proud and continued, "And your Yun City Team, it's safe to say, is bound to lose tonight. Mr. Lin, you've only recently bought the Yun City Team. In such a short time, your team is definitely still garbage, which we all know. So, for tonight's match, Yun City Team is certain to lose. Therefore, I'm now showing my old friend a way out. Mr. Lin, don't you think I'm looking out for him?"

After speaking, Jin Jiufu couldn't help but look smug, feeling victorious!

He believed his words had left Lin Fan speechless, utterly unable to respond!

Lin Fan continued to smile, "What Boss Jin said is all based on the assumption that we will definitely lose. If that's the case, why is Boss Jin in such a hurry? You could wait until after the match to invite Uncle Da."

Jin Jiufu chuckled, "I'm just anxious for my good friend!"

Lin Fan said, "No, Boss Jin, you don't have good intentions."

Jin Jiufu uttered an "oh" and said, "Mr. Lin, that's not right of you. How can you falsely accuse me!"

Lin Fan said, "Is that so? Tonight is our first match since the rebuilding of the Yun City Team. Everyone's fully prepared, ready to fight hard, and yet you, Boss Jin, instead of blessing us, have come at this time to suggest my head coach seek another job. That's pretty ominous of you!"

Jin Jiufu's smile froze.

Lin Fan continued, "I just mentioned I've met Boss Jin before. When you arranged the meeting with Uncle Da at the food stall, I was there. Later, when you sent people to ambush Uncle Da, I saw it with my own eyes. Is this what you mean by looking out for an old friend?"

Jin Jiufu's face changed, was Lin Fan really there that time?

So, it turns out, his men were knocked out for no reason because of Lin Fan!

"Boss Jin, that's enough. I welcome you to come and watch the match, but if you're here to mess with me, I don't mind also looking out for you, suggesting you find a different place to watch. How about a hospital bed?"

Lin Fan smiled, saying this while gently tapping Jin Jiufu's shoulder.

Jin Jiufu immediately felt half of his body go weak. Oh my, Lin Fan's grip is too strong! This was just a gentle tap, if he used force, wouldn't Jin Jiufu be paralyzed?

Lin Fan could really, in an instant, make him watch from a hospital!

"Haha, Mr. Lin, you've misunderstood. In fact, I was just joking with Old Wu. The match is about to start, I won't take up Old Wu's time any longer."

Jin Jiufu, breaking out in cold sweat, said with a forced smile, quickly taking his bodyguard and turning away to leave.

Lin Fan ignored him, turned to Wu Da and said, "Jin Jiufu is up to no good. His purpose was to unsettle you. You don't need to take his words to heart."

Wu Da said, "Boss, in fact, what Jin Jiufu said is right. If we lose this match, my dream will shatter. I wouldn't have the face to stay on."

Lin Fan patted him on the shoulder, smiling, "Then for me, for the Yun City Team, and also for yourself, strive for victory in this match!"

The same pat, but completely different from Jin Jiufu's, Wu Da felt as if a force had been injected into him, instantly calming him down.

He was no longer flustered, no longer nervous, the negative emotions brought by Jin Jiufu instantly vanished.

"Alright, Boss!" Wu Da said firmly.

Under Lin Fan's gaze, Wu Da turned and walked towards the field. At that moment, he seemed to return to thirty years ago when he was the spirited 17-year-old football rookie, stepping onto the pitch for the first time.

In Yun City, next to the bustling street by the restaurant.

The television was broadcasting the upcoming football match live.

"We see that the players from both sides are in position, and the camera pans to the sidelines, this is... Wu Da! He is the new head coach of the Yun City Team, and speaking of this Wu Da, he's a legendary figure..."

On screen, Wu Da limped to the edge of the pitch.

Seeing this scene, a middle-aged man drinking beer suddenly found his eyes welling up.