Chapter Two: Buying a "Worthless" Team

Owner Zhao Mingda recognized him. News of the discarded heir had traveled fast. "Young Master Gu?" "Not anymore. I am here personally to buy the club." Zhao laughed. "We owe sixteen million, plus a three-million association bond and eight million in operating expenses. There are cheaper ways to throw a tantrum." "One hundred yuan for eighty-five percent. I assume all disclosed debt. You retain five percent; ten percent enters an option pool for players and coaches." Chenzhou slid over an agreement his lawyer had prepared. "You're serious?" Zhao asked. "Hanhai will freeze every credit line linked to me within forty minutes. My money arrives tonight. Your club is seized tomorrow morning." "Why is one match worth twenty million?"