Chapter One: The Farewell Letter

Lin had not answered then. He still did not know how. He reached for the ignition. A translucent blue pane appeared above the steering wheel. 【Core identity change detected: Registered professional player → Free agent.】 【Powerful need for club belonging detected.】 【Club Management System binding…】 Lin snatched his hand away. The light remained, quiet and precise. 【Binding complete.】 【Host: Lin Che】 【Available capital: £31,840】 【Personal attributes: Match Reading A; Short Passing A-; Leadership B+; Acceleration C; Business Management D】 【Core principle: Value comes from potential fulfilled. The System cannot alter match outcomes or directly enhance human ability.】