Blackstone Code

Transitioning from an unemployed worker to a manager all of a sudden was an experience Nail had never gone through before, and he was a bit worried that he wouldn't be able to handle it well.

However, after Lynch reassured him with a few words of encouragement, using a provoking method, Nail's attitude immediately shifted. Unable to stand others doubting him, he assured Lynch he would definitely be able to complete the task. True to his name, he wouldn't hesitate to confront anyone provoking him.

Appointing Nail as a manager was partly due to their familial bond, which made Lynch trust him more than other people. This wasn't just an ordinary job; it was a special company set up to reduce construction costs. In a way, it wasn't illegal, but it wasn't entirely above board either.

Of course, they would also take on some less critical construction work. In the Baylor Federation, it would take at least five years for a construction company to be able to build structures taller than ten meters, starting from handling rubble.

According to regulations, a company must participate in the construction of low-rise buildings first, then mid-rise, and eventually mid-high-rise, with the qualification for high-rise buildings taking even longer.

Most companies wanting to enter the construction industry would choose to acquire firms with the necessary certifications, but Lynch's goal wasn't to build houses for the Baylor Federation or himself.

Construction companies in the Baylor Federation often left enough profit margins during bidding and adhered to certain unspoken industry rules. For instance, their budget proposals were based on high-standard raw material prices, but in practice, they wouldn't use such expensive materials.

These companies knew many industry secrets and information. Sometimes, they even set up small material companies to legally manipulate contracts and maximize profits. They cleverly mixed brands, grades, and data to ultimately gain more profit, which was legal because the inspections were based on whether the buildings met federal standards and contract specifications, not the brands of materials used.

These practices created a lot of profit margins, making developers suffer greatly. The company that Nail was about to take charge of functioned as such a subcontractor.

As the initiator, Lynch could manipulate things so that Nail's company would win bids. However, since Nail's company lacked construction qualifications, other qualified companies would then approach them, offering to take on the parts of the project that Nail's company couldn't handle.

To show their sincerity, these companies would leave enough profit margin for Nail's company, essentially saving Lynch a lot of costs.

Some people, in order to cut costs, might even arrange for their second company to undertake subcontracting. Of course, there could also be other situations, such as Lynch assigning the project to Mark's company...

Some things, like legal profit transfers, were sometimes unavoidable.

"All you need to do is find some skilled workers. I'll have someone else handle the main construction. You and your future workers just need to pave the roads."

"Also, don't hire people you know well or those you have close relationships with. These people could become a problem for you. Of course, you can try if you want."

Lynch gave one last piece of advice, then had Arthur come to the Social Services Bureau. After they registered the company, Arthur would guide Nail for a while, at least to make sure he knew what to do and what not to do.

Before leaving, Lynch gave Nail three phone numbers: one for Lynch's home, one for his office, and one for Arthur's office.

Shortly after, Lynch's car arrived at the club, where two trucks were parked outside. Some workers in blue overalls were moving things from the club to the trucks.

These items were to be transported to Lynch's land on the outskirts of the city since he had sold the land where the club was currently located to Hart.

A wooden fence had been erected around the club, resembling a makeshift barrier with uneven wide planks. Concept images of the upcoming buildings on the land were posted on these planks.

Hart, being a savvy veteran property developer, understood the value and role of publicity. When Lynch got out of the car, he saw people surrounding what appeared to be Hart's staff, asking questions.

Lynch's arrival quickly caught Kane's attention, who promptly approached him.

"No one has any objections, right?" Lynch asked as they walked inside.

Moving the club from near the city center to what could be considered the suburbs might raise concerns, even if people hadn't been there long.

Kane shook his head. "No, the head coach fully supports your decision, so the boys and girls have no reason to object."

He knew that in the club, besides the owner, the manager and the head coach held the most sway. With both on Lynch's side, the amateur athletes naturally had no objections.

Many issues that arose within sports clubs were not actually the athletes' own ideas; most of the time, they were instigated by the management. This was a tactic used by the management to leverage the athletes in their struggles against the club owners. However, when the management and the owner were united, such situations wouldn't occur.

They walked through the club building to the sports field, where the young men and women were divided into two groups, undergoing their daily training.

Rugby might not be considered a civilized sport, but it was highly entertaining and could ignite passion more than other sports.

Watching the young men run, collide, and sweat on the field made everything seem different.

After a while, the head coach noticed Lynch and walked over. "Mr. Chairman"

"Mr. Chairman?" Lynch chuckled, looking at Kane and then at Mo. "That's an interesting title."

Mo didn't blush at his flattery. He had figured out the situation here. Even if Lynch couldn't realize his potential, just maintaining his team and getting paid on time was enough for him.

Of course, if he could use Lynch's influence to achieve his dreams, it would be even better. As for flattery, he didn't see it as humiliating but rather a way to build a closer relationship, a harmless little "joke."

Mo nodded earnestly. "We are a professional sports club with multiple projects, so naturally, we'd have a board of directors, and you would be the chairman."

A single professional club and a professional sports club operated differently. The former was a company, while the latter was a group company. Both would form a board of directors for management once they reached a certain scale.

In the former, the club chairman might be a professional manager appointed by the owner or the actual shareholder, though this wasn't common. Most investors in professional clubs had only a superficial understanding of the sports they invested in; they were investing in a project, not out of passion.

In the latter, shareholders often served as chairman themselves. If they didn't want to be bogged down by club affairs, they could hold an honorary position but still retain significant authority.

This setup was to prevent executive directors and club management from completely sidelining the shareholders, a situation that had happened before. If the shareholders held financial and administrative power, it would be harder to oust the board chairman.

Mo's flattery was quite crude, but being flattered was indeed something to be happy about. Moreover, being flattered by a coach who was said to be very strict and proud added even more value.

Lynch's gaze returned to the field. "Next month's preseason games are starting. Have we registered?"

That was Kane's responsibility, and he nodded. "Our registration has been submitted to the office of the state's Athletes' Association."

The amateur-to-professional league was the only amateur league with broadcast rights, organized by the Athletes' Association. The preseason results didn't directly affect the regular season but weren't entirely irrelevant either.

A good preseason result could earn a seed position in the regular season, starting from the second round, which would be advantageous for managing the athletes' stamina.

Lynch looked at Mo. "So, Mr. Coach, can we secure a good position in the preseason?"

Mo's expression was a bit odd, but he nodded firmly. "The boys are working very hard. If they can execute the tactics and maintain their fighting spirit, it shouldn't be difficult."

Mo wasn't exaggerating. Since recruiting the current team with Kane, he noticed a difference. These young men, who had been doing hard labor, were more diligent, humble, and obedient than university football "stars."

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