Chapter Five: Beyond the Price Tag

Su rented an unused hospitality box to the clinic in exchange for treatment. Luo did not tear up Silvervault's contract. On the back, he requested a guaranteed starting role and returned it. No answer came. The blockade escalated. A bridge loan disappeared ten minutes before signature, and the league's official provider suspended Lanhaven's match database for an “authorization review.” Their Winter Cup opener was six days away. Gu removed the analysis-room door. “Training footage is now open to every coach in the city. Submit a useful report and we'll pay by the item.” On day one came a retired physical-education teacher, a futsal coach, and a delivery rider. On day two, the Harbor University statistics club filled the stand.