CHAPTER 281: CHAPTER 92: I’M REALLY NOT THE MAFIA—THE WORLD TURNS TOWARD LOYALTY (15,000-WORD MEGA CHAPTER)

"The significance of Becher’s interview is remarkably important, in my opinion. Surely, Becher’s newfound awareness greatly enhances my fondness for him personally."

"If Becher can excel in his role as a team player in the coming half-season, I personally would recommend that Manchester United purchase him."

"Of course, I hope even more that Manchester United can bring Lu to Old Trafford at the right time, no matter the cost; it’s definitely worth it!"

Premier League star Tessli: "There are eleven starting players, but everyone knows that there is only one core. Someone must take on roles that don’t seem as important."

"However, it’s not that they’re unimportant; they’re equally indispensable. This interview has given every football player a sense of meaning; thank you for it! And thanks to whoever taught Becher these principles."

Arsenal manager Winter: "Becher has what’s commonly referred to as a breakthrough, and this is what I’m best at instilling in young players. I often provide them not with technical advances but with cognitive expansion."

"But I never expected Lu to be good at this. My word, he’s still a seventeen-year-old kid! Suddenly, I feel he doesn’t need to come to Arsenal because there’s nothing more I can teach him."

"Of course, I will continue to call him every month to discuss some views on football, which will also be greatly beneficial for me!"

Italian legendary left-back Taji: "I’ve seen many team competitions and conflicts, but few are handled as well as they are in San Remo. San Remo perhaps truly has something unique."

Inter veteran Super Bieber: "Initially, I wasn’t optimistic about Becher, apparently because he didn’t know how to hide his sharpness. Yes, in China, it’s described with this term. A true striking killer should know how to conceal himself, only transforming from a role player to a core at the right moment."

"The glory we can achieve is only in that instant, but that’s the best way to play!"

"And now with Becher, his brilliance is converging, while his threat is increasing!"

Serie A’s current top star AC Milan’s attacking core Ricardo Izecson: "This is incredible; I’ve closely followed San Remo, and they’ve created a series of impossibilities. Becher has matured, and Lu surpasses my expectations!"

Serie A Atlanta’s star player Jose Insentis: "I’ve seen my own reflection in Becher! My first two seasons in Atlanta were equally filled with struggles. But Becher has luckier circumstances than I, as he encountered a good captain! Lu truly is a remarkable player! Though young, he already understands things that many veteran players can only comprehend."

Juventus captain Bernulin: "The work Lu has done is challenging; I’ve experienced both failures and successes in such endeavors. Every team leader should understand this sentiment."

"This is what a true leader should do, rather than having newcomers carry bags, fetch balls, or gossip and party while others train..."

An interview brings Becher, Lu Yang, and San Remo into the spotlight once again.

Becher received high praise, and his voluntary bowing down gave Sotu quite the recognition.

The "guidance" Lu Yang provided Becher also allowed everyone to see what a real leader player should look like.

If a team’s leader player cannot achieve what Lu Yang has, people might start to question his leadership position.

This heightens the requirements for a team’s leader election, preventing irresponsible and selfish players from causing havoc.

Of note is that three days after this report was released, Becher unilaterally terminated his contract with his agent.

He believes that this agency team hasn’t provided good assistance, and even rashly involved him in the vortex of conflict among the team’s upper management.

Neither professional enough nor considerate, and did not prioritize his personal development.

Similarly, after Becher specifically apologized at Sotu’s office, Sotu stated that Becher was overthinking. He assured him that there would be no abuse of power and that Becher should prepare for the next match, as he’d be starting.

Becher left elated.

And Old Tom just smiled and looked at Sotu, "Are you sure Becher was overthinking?"

"Don’t think I don’t know that Becher was originally not on your starting lineup list for the next match."

To which Sotu slightly smiled.

"Understand football."

"Don’t speculate on things that haven’t happened."

"People, less thinking, living in the present can be happier."

"Hello, Mr. Russell? I think the team’s new contract for Lu Yang should be more sincere. He has demonstrated that he is the team’s most indispensable player... not just in matches!" Sotu dialed the chairman’s phone.

"Brother Lu is so righteous, I, Xiaosuo, naturally should do everything for Brother Lu."

"Yes." replied Russell, "He helped us reduce a loss of at least 6.4 million euros and even refused a car worth Fifty thousand euros from me!"

"He’s a good kid."

"What do you think of a basic annual salary of one hundred thousand? Would that satisfy Lu?"

Sotu chuckled: "It’s not just about that! If the summer window is right, Becher might sell for Ten million euros! One hundred percent profit in three months, Lu is a better businessman than us, hahaha!"

"Of course, it’s not important if Lu is satisfied; what’s important is whether you are satisfied with that figure?"

"As a seasoned former elite team player, I can responsibly tell you that with Lu’s current role and prestige on the team, no matter how high his annual salary, it won’t disrupt the team’s salary structure."

"Because there’s never a second person to play Lu’s role, and no one will challenge Lu’s position again. Lu in San Remo has become the most special one, with irreplaceable uniqueness!"

"Just like that Argentine child of God in La Liga! He’s become the most special one!"

"Haha, okay, I will ensure you have sufficient funds during the transfer window, and I don’t care who you buy; you have complete control!" Russell promised Sotu the commitment he always wanted.

After hanging up the phone, Russell drew a slash on the original draft paper across the number 100 behind Lu Yang’s name, crossed it out, and then slowly wrote a 2, followed by a question mark.

Two million euros!

This is absolutely an astonishing figure.

Currently, most Serie A star players’ salaries are between two million to 3.5 million euros, with most not exceeding three million euros.

And Serie B... not to mention there’s none over two million euros, scarcely any above 1.5 million euros even.

If Russell really offers a contract at this salary level to Lu Yang later, it will definitely cause a sensation in Italian Football!

But what does the question mark mean?

Does Russell think it’s too much, or... even two million euros isn’t enough to prove Lu’s status in his mind?

No one knows Russell’s thoughts, but the answer will undoubtedly reveal itself this summer.

Russell smiled faintly.

Lu, you deserve all the glory!