Rekindling the dream of becoming a star

Chapter 73 The Strongest Youth Training Contract in History

It was late at night and the whispers of his parents could be heard faintly in the living room. Chen Fang sat at the desk, his fingers unconsciously twirling an ICBC card.

There is a signing fee of 1.5 million.

In his previous life, Chen Fang had never accumulated this amount of money in his savings, but just one month after his rebirth, this 150 million yuan fell from the sky. (It is not an exaggeration, the signing fees of some top CBA players can reach eight figures.)
Even though Chen Fang was mentally prepared, he did not expect this result.

Shandong Hi-Speed + Qingdao Doublestar + Shandong Sports Bureau, the three companies jointly signed with Chen Fang what may be the most outrageous youth training contract in history.

Whether it was due to competition from peers in other provinces or because they were wary of each other, this joint youth training contract just magically appeared.

We cannot lose Chen Fang, we must stay in Shandong no matter what the cost.

This is the fundamental reason why the three companies have joined together.

The following is a summary of the youth training contract.

Shanti: Obtained a two-year youth training contract + five-year registration rights from Chen Fang.

Hidden activation clause - If Chen Fang is selected and participates in the 15th Youth Games Mountain Basketball Team and enters the national top eight, he will receive a bonus of 100 million yuan.

Hidden activation clause - if Chen Fang is selected and participates in the 17th National Games Mountain Basketball Team and enters the national top eight, he will be awarded a property with an area of no less than 150 square meters in a busy section of Jinan.

Hidden activation terms - if Chen Fang participates in the Youth Games and the National Games and obtains relevant certificates, he will pass the special talent green channel and enter the mountain establishment. Once he is included in the establishment, he will enjoy the corresponding treatment of the deputy section level.

Shangao: Before Chen Fang’s youth training contract expires, it has the first priority right to sign Chen Fang.

Double Star: Before Chen Fang’s youth training contract expires, it has the second priority right to sign Chen Fang.

The three parties promised that during the two-year youth training period, Chen Fang's annual training funding will not be less than 100 million yuan, including but not limited to nutrition, medical care, overseas special training, education, accommodation, etc.

During the youth training period, Chen Fang can use all existing hardware and software facilities and personnel of the three parties free of charge, including but not limited to nutrition, rehabilitation, domestic special training, education, accommodation, etc.

If Shangao or Shuangxing signs Chen Fang's first adult professional contract, they will pay the full amount of Chen Fang's two-year youth training expenses, which is 1.3-1.5 times that of the other two parties.

Chen Fang has the autonomy to sign with Shanti or Shuangxing. If Shanti or Shuangxing have no intention of signing a professional contract, he will automatically become a free agent after the youth training contract expires.

Before the age of 22, if Chen Fang joins an overseas professional club, it is limited to Europe and the United States. For European clubs, Chen Fang needs to buy out the contract at 1.2 times the training fee. For the American Professional League (NBA), 50% of the two-year after-tax salary [the second-round pick rookie contract is 2 years, the first round is 4 years], or 10% of the four-year after-tax salary, will be repaid to the Shan Gao and Shuangxing clubs in proportion.

The mountain is high, and Shuangxing has promised to fully support Chen Fang's impact on the NBA, and the corresponding expenses will be funded by the club.

The mountain is big and the mountain is high. Shuangxing promised to fully support Chen Fang to become a member of the national youth team, and the corresponding expenses will be funded by the club.

Shangao: has the first priority signing right for Chen Fang in China.

Double Star: has the second priority signing right for Chen Fang in China.

If Shangao or Shuangxing signs a professional contract with Chen Fang after his return to China, they will pay the other party 22-1.3 times of all training expenses of Chen Fang before he was 1.5 years old.

Before Chen Fang turned 22, all training expenses were jointly funded by the three companies, as follows.

Before the age of 18, the investment ratio is 4 for Shanti, 4 for Shangao, and 2 for Shuangxing.

For those aged 18-22, the investment ratio is 5 for Shan Gao, 3 for Shuang Xing, and 2 for Shan Ti.

The signing fee and buyout fund repayment ratio will be shared accordingly.

The training expenses will be used to establish a [Chen Fang Special Fund] account, which will be disbursed after a third-party audit and verification.

The contract covers all of Chen Fang's basketball expenses for the six-year period from 16 to 22 years old, and Chen Fang pays corresponding fees and has the freedom to be deeply bound to Shanti and the two clubs.

Even if future development is not as expected, Shanti's guarantee clause can ensure that Chen Fang has no worries. This is why Shanti must be brought in to sign this contract.

As for why there is a mountain of high, the cooperation between the two stars is also based on the consideration of risk sharing.

It seems that Shuangxing is the one that suffers the most, but at the same time it also has the least risk. Shanti believes that even if Chen Fang has not made any progress in six years, based on his current level, he will be of great help to the Shandong basketball team in the Youth Games and the National Games.

As the team that has invested the most, benefited the most, and also faced the greatest risk, Shan Gao's considerations are consistent with Shan Ti's. Even if there has been no progress in six years, with Chen Fang's current ability, it will also be helpful to the club in the CBA arena.

You know, if the club wants to introduce a proven defender with immediate combat effectiveness, the price it has to pay is definitely not just the few reports in the sports news.

(As for the price Shan Gao paid to introduce the iron-making master, you can check it out. It is beyond imagination, including the outrageous compensation to the club, and the personal treatment and hidden benefits are even more exaggerated.)
Therefore, this contract is not exaggerated. The only thing that makes it feel outrageous is that it is only a 16-year-old youth training contract, and it has a large tilt towards the players and a lot of freedom.

But what Chen Fang is thinking about at this moment is not the anxiety about the future, but the melancholy of separation.

He hasn't been reunited with his parents enough, nor has he been with his true brothers who have passed the test of previous lives, and there is also this group of school team members who have only known each other for a month but have a very good relationship with each other.

But life always requires choices, and everyone has to walk his own path. Being indecisive will ultimately waste your life.

Wu Zhen is a good example.

He left very cleanly. Dongguan gave a sum of money to the investors behind Yu Yuehu, but who will give it to the sad school team players?
It is said that when Yuehu defeated No. 1 Middle School and everyone was united in preparing to compete with Dongsheng for the championship, Wu Zhen announced his whereabouts.

Chen Fang could imagine that complex scene of shock, grief and anger.

In the final on the 11th, Chen Fang didn't play for a few minutes. He watched the whole team crush the unmotivated Yuehu and regain the Nanyang High School championship trophy that they had lost for 20 years.

Watching Yue Hu leave numbly, Chen Fang felt bad, as if he was dreaming.

It was already a common secret that he was leaving Dongsheng and Nanyang. In the N6 Alliance group, there was a big discussion about this for a whole day.

Chen Fang's popularity has surpassed Bai Ye and Wu Zhen, and his strength is also recognized. He is now the strongest high school student in Nanyang.

At this moment, Chen Fang's sights are already on the whole country.

Zhang Shaohong and Chen Fang from the mountain had a long talk before they parted.

He told Chen Fang that in the next two years, his focus would be on preparing for the National Youth Games, which would start next year, and then the National Games, which would be held in 17. He also reminded Chen Fang that these two years were crucial for him, because he would have many competitions.

If he performs well in the Youth Games, he will be selected for the national youth team. That means he will have a chance to participate in the 15 Asian Youth Championship, and then the U17 World Youth Championship. (Reminder: the national team does not select players based on ability and position, but on the province. This default rule means that as long as the recommended level is not too outrageous, they will be selected. Generally, the head coach has the right to select the starting lineup, and the rest must obey the organization's arrangements.)
The Youth Games is in October and the Asian Youth Championship is in November.

Maybe you will choose one or the other, or maybe you will choose both. It all depends on the speed and level of Chen Fang's development.

In short, in terms of the national team, Shandong will fully support Chen Fang. It depends on whether you have the ability.

These were Zhang Shaohong's original words, and they also gave Chen Fang a huge sense of anticipation.

I feel the significance of rebirth more and more.

These are scenery that Chen Fang has never seen before. For him who wants to make a living by playing basketball, he still has nearly a year to prepare.

But some of Zhang Shaohong's words still caused Chen Fang to worry.

These words were spoken after a comprehensive physical examination of Chen Fang.

"Your body is already in a period of rapid growth. According to the physical examination when you entered the second year of high school, you have grown 4 centimeters in this month."

"You are now 181cm tall."

"During your high growth period, it is not suitable for strength and normal training. We will hold a consultation with experts and give you a scientific and effective training outline."

Chen Fang was very surprised. He couldn't explain this situation. In his previous life, he started to grow when he was in the third year of high school. Unexpectedly, he started to grow a year earlier. Maybe it was the high amount of exercise this month that stimulated him. In short, he began to feel anxious about whether he could still grow to the same height as in his previous life.

As a result, Chen Fang developed a feeling of both anticipation and fear towards the future.

Most of what he dreamed of after his rebirth seemed to have been realized, but a larger realm also opened up to him, and the world inside made him yearn for it.

But he was afraid whether he could really reach this level.

Today is the second to last day of the National Day holiday. Chen Fang already has a general idea of what to do tomorrow.

If the rebirth is not without some fancy operations, it seems to be a shame for the future information.

The parents made it clear that they didn't want the money, but they also didn't want Chen Fang to take it. Chen Fang knew he needed a good reason to use the money.

Put the bank card back in the drawer, turn off the lights and go to bed. Tomorrow's matters are very important.

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"Oh, star player, I am sorry for not welcoming you from afar. I am really excited to see you here."

Chen Fang glanced at him and cursed, "Stop using such sarcasm."

Sun Lexian sat at the door of the store with his legs crossed, a bottle of Coke and melon seeds beside him. He smiled when he heard this: "Why, can't you bear it?"

"It's not what you think anyway."

No one knows the details of the contract, as it is a confidentiality clause. Everyone only knows that he is going to Jinan, and at first everyone thought he went to Shangao, but Chen Fang denied it and just said he joined the youth training team.

As for where to go, Chen Fang didn't say it proactively, and others didn't dare to ask.

"How come you have time to come to my place?" Sun Lexian asked.

Chen Fang actually knew why he had such a resentful expression. It was actually the same reason as why Wu Zhen left. He felt like he was abandoned.

"Come to comfort you." Chen Fang smiled.

"Comfort? Ha, who do you think I am?" Sun Lexian said unhappily while cracking some melon seeds.

“Definitely being the right partner, not only in basketball but also in business.”

"Business?" Sun Lexian was suspicious.

"I won't beat around the bush. I'm just asking you, are you interested in getting into the sports industry?" Chen Fang spoke frankly.

"Sports industry? What do you mean? You're about to leave, and you want to talk business with me? What, you're going to Jinan?" Sun Lexian didn't believe it.

"First Nanyang, maybe later Jinan."

"What on earth?"

Seeing that Sun Lexian was a little moved, Chen Fangming said, "Physical training."

"Basketball training?" Sun Lexian asked puzzledly.

"Yes, we only do business with elementary school students aged 6-12." Chen Fang corrected.

The reason why he chose this is because Chen Fang had done this in his previous life, and he had also specially studied and implemented it. Otherwise, why would he bother to take the coach E license exam.

At the same time, Chen Fang was very clear that this was the lowest level cash cow project he could currently access.

"Please excuse me, basketball training is everywhere. There are many of them in Nanyang." Sun Lexian changed his mind and objected disdainfully.

"But there is no physical fitness."

"Physical fitness?" The term sounded familiar, and Sun Lexian couldn't help but sit up.

“Yes, children’s physical fitness is still a new concept in China, but it is already very solid in Europe and the United States.”

"We are not just a basketball training company. Basketball is just a prop to attract children's interest in sports. The most intuitive need of parents is to hope that their children are healthy and strong."

"There is also anxiety about the future physical education entrance exams for high school students, which will become reasons for parents to pay for it."

"What about this investment?" Sun Lexian became serious. He felt that Chen Fang's words made sense and were not just a whim.

"Strictly speaking, it's very low. It's not more expensive than other basket cultivations. In addition, our fees are a bit higher than theirs."

"The venue is not as strict as the basketball training requirements, the height and width of the floor can be lowered."

“The actual investment cost will depend on the size of the site and the location.”

"But I think overall, it's no more than 300,000!"

"Three hundred thousand? Just kill me, I don't have that much!" Sun Lexian lay back immediately.

"I'm not asking you to go out."

This sentence made Sun Lexian stand up again. He blinked and became suspicious: "What do you mean?"

"I'll pay the bulk of the money, you can work part-time or buy shares. Anyway, I'm going to Jinan, and you'll be the manager."

"But what about the other candidates?" Sun Lexian asked a very important question.

"Open recruitment, and specialized training is also required. The coaches have to be relatively young, both men and women are accepted, and sports students from normal schools are preferred." Chen Fang answered without hesitation.

"What rules?" Sun Lexian took it seriously and sat up straight.

"You go find a venue first. I'll give you the specific specifications and you can find one based on them. At the same time, we'll start recruiting in two ways: full-time and part-time."

“Only one or two are needed for full-time, and part-time depends on the size of the venue.”

"Salary benefits are calculated based on class hours, which are floating and are calculated based on the number of students in each class."

"Weekends are the main focus, and there will be separate classes every evening."

"I will explain the specific contents in detail when the time comes. I won't go into details."

"Speed up the venue and people, and advertise directly on the recruitment website."

"Oh, and remember the location. Not in shopping malls or in the suburbs. Look for a location in a residential area or near a school. It can't be above the third floor, it can't be underground, it can be on the street, or on the second floor."

"Are you serious? Where did you get the money?" After listening to this, Sun Lexian completely believed Chen Fang.

"Anyway, don't worry."

"Fuck, you didn't sign a contract to sell yourself, did you?"

"How is that possible? No, you'll know later." Chen Fang had something urgent to do, so he left. "Oh, by the way, this is my phone number, write it down."

Watching Chen Fang riding away on his bicycle, Sun Lexian felt like he was living in a dream.

Thirty minutes later, Yue Gang arrived at the milk tea shop.

When I entered the room, I saw several familiar faces.

Xue Yi, Yan Zhen, Lei Chen, Bai Ye, and a few others who looked unfamiliar, but they should all be from the high school circle.

Chen Fang waved: "Captain."

After sitting down, Yue Gang was still surprised: "What's going on?"

"Wait a moment." Chen Fang smiled.

People came in one after another, and soon, the small milk tea shop gathered the most talented group of people in Nanyang high school circle.

Many of them were defeated by Dongsheng brought by Chen Fang.

When Chen Fang saw that everyone was present, he stood up and said loudly: "First of all, thank you all for giving me face. It's really unexpected."

"Chen Fang, you are the number one now, you have to give you this face." Xue Yi spoke first.

"Brother Xue, what you said is too flattering. I won't waste words."

"After this league, I got to know a lot of people. Some of them I didn't know until I played with them, and some of them I had admired for a long time. They are all masters in the high school circle, and they all have their own names and support."

“I’ve always had a desire and it felt like now was the right time to pursue it.”

"First, I want to say a few very empty words. Why are they empty? Because now no one knows clearly, but in a few years, they will become very real."

Seeing that no one showed any impatient expressions and was listening quietly, Chen Fang continued: "The current Internet technology is developing very rapidly, and the media has also begun to turn to individuals. Overseas, this aspect is already very mature. If you have time, you can search it and you will know that I am not talking nonsense."

"In the near future, the entertainment of sports will become a very large and new market."

"The first-tier cities in China have already taken shape, which coincides with what I have always wanted. So since I got to know you all, this idea has become stronger and stronger."

"Chen Fang, just be frank and stop beating around the bush. If it is feasible, I'm willing to participate." Xue Yi spoke first again.

"Okay, I'll tell you straight away."

Chen Fang took a deep breath. This matter had been lingering in his mind for a long time, and now he finally had the possibility of making it come true.

“I want to start a basketball label.”

"Brand?" Everyone was puzzled.

"A basketball brand with many top players can be understood as a martial arts school in a martial arts novel," said Chen Fang.

This easy-to-understand explanation helped the young people understand.

"Do you want to be the leader of the martial arts world?" asked Yan Zhen, who had been silent all this time.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone burst into laughter.

Chen Fang shook his head seriously and denied it: "It's not that superficial."

"First of all, this label needs to go on a conquest, such as going to other cities and setting up battles."

"If that's the case, it's very interesting." Lei Chen said.

"I want to create a basketball brand that can go viral on the Internet. Each of you must create your own unique persona and become an Internet celebrity, or an internet celebrity."

"We will set up one-on-one competitions to benefit everyone in the form of prize money. We will provide everyone with personal advertising benefits and basketball-related support, including personal training, rehabilitation, equipment, etc."

"I will tell you about the detailed label branding in due course. Everyone who came here today is someone I believe has the ability to be a star."

"This will not affect their studies. On the contrary, it will continue to bring financial benefits to everyone."

“The relevant benefits will also be told to everyone in detail after confirming the joining.”

"Can I ask a question?" Bai Ye suddenly raised his hand.

As soon as he spoke, the whole place fell silent. After all, Bai Ye was very famous, and his appearance today was already quite surprising.

"Please speak." Chen Fang also concentrated and held his breath. Bai Ye was the most critical link in his plan.

“If you join, will the label be jointly owned or will it be owned solely by someone?”

"Also, you keep talking about the benefits, what are the disadvantages?"

“Finally, is there an exit mechanism, and if so, what is it?”

These three questions were all very crucial. Chen Fang was surprised at Bai Ye. He didn't realize that Bai Ye was so mature.

"Bai Ye's question is very accurate, so I'll take this opportunity to explain it in detail." After organizing his thoughts, Chen Fang said, "First of all, this label is solely owned by me, because I have to invest money and effort, and I am also the founder. Because it will generate money, this is a commercial behavior. I will not be embarrassed to talk about business, and I have to control the core interests."

"But everyone who joins today is a start-up and will provide considerable strength to this brand. Without you, this brand cannot be built. Therefore, everyone who joins today will have an original share."

"However, this share only has the right to dividends, no right to cash out, and no right to gift. If anyone doesn't understand the meaning of these three words, you can search for them later."

"As for how many, I haven't figured it out yet, because it depends on how many people are willing to join today."

"Secondly, the downside is that everyone becomes a celebrity and their daily lives will be affected."

"That doesn't matter. I'm used to it at school anyway." Xue Yi said lazily, and his words caused others to laugh. After all, everyone is a star player, and they are all shining in their own school.

“The exit system is very simple. You can exit as a person but not as a shareholder. You cannot publicly express your opinions or opinions about the label’s internal systems.”

After explaining, Chen Fang asked, "Does anyone else have any questions?"

"Then do we need to pay?" Yan Zhen asked.

"No, I will bear all the investment alone."

"So how much is the investment?" someone asked again.

"One million!" Chen Fang said without hesitation.

"Oh my god." The whole audience was in an uproar, and their eyes towards Chen Fang changed immediately.

Not to mention one million, even ten thousand is an astronomical figure for them.

"This is an initial investment and may not be profitable in the short term, but we must persist. I believe that when everyone enters university, they will see the benefits."

"When you mention college, I have a new question." Yue Gang also took the opportunity to speak.

Seeing Chen Fang asking him to continue, Yue Gang said, "Should this label be brought together? Then what about us seniors like us?"

"It's like a sect. It's impossible for it to always be these people. We will continue to recruit new people, but as start-ups, you have to continue to shine for this brand and build it together while you're in college."

"Then during the summer vacation or special times, we will get together to play important games."

Chen Fang already had a draft in mind for the questions raised by everyone.

"Can I ask what this one million will be used for?" Xue Yi asked. He was very interested in what Chen Fang said.

"Since we are described as a sect, we must have a base for our sect." Chen Fang smiled and said, "We are going to build a basketball court of our own. This place will include all the equipment needed for personal training, as well as a simplified rehabilitation center. At the same time, in order to improve our level so that we can face challenges from the whole province and the whole country, we will also hire professional trainers."

“At the same time, all the videos we produced in the early stage will be produced and released here.”

"Fuck, this sounds great." someone shouted.

"I will discuss the specific matters one by one after the label is established, including benefits, dividends, and all aspects."

"I believe that in the near future, many labels will be born all over the country, and we must become the most well-known label in the entire network. This is my wish."

Bai Ye's eyes lit up, and he raised his hand: "I heard that you are leaving Nanyang. May I ask, how will this label be promoted, and who will be responsible for it?"

Chen Fang smiled and said, "I'm going to Jinan. First of all, it's not far away. Secondly, the Internet is very developed now. Ordinary problems can be discussed and solved online. In addition, I go back to Nanyang every weekend, so this problem is not a problem."

"Okay, I'm fine, I'll participate." Bai Ye said.

Chen Fang was stunned. He didn't expect Bai Ye to be so straightforward.

Bai Ye's consent set a good example, and Xue Yi and Lei Chen all agreed.

Finally, Yue Gang was the only one who didn't speak. Chen Fang looked over and Yue Gang smiled: "Do I need to speak? Just one word from you."

"Thank you." Chen Fang nodded touchedly.

"Now that everyone has participated and agrees with my idea, the next thing is the most important thing."

Glancing at the whole audience, Chen Fang said, "Name it."

As soon as the names were called, everyone became excited and started to make a lot of noise.

"Let's speak one by one, and then vote by raising hands." Chen Fang said.

"Nanyang!" Xue Yi's proposal was very direct.

"The sky!" someone else said.

"The Dragon Society."

"There are nine of us here, so let's call ourselves the Kowloon Club."

"You can't even get what you want, it sounds like something improper." Someone objected.

"Why not listen to President Chen?" Xue Yi joked.

Everyone looked over, and Chen Fang said, "I wanted to hear if there was a better name, or some inspiration."

"Just tell me, it was your idea after all," Yan Zhen said.

"I think it must be a name that people can immediately associate with basketball, but is also very artistic." Chen Fang paused, "So, I thought of a name."

"Azure."

"Azure?"

Everyone read it several times and pondered it.

"I didn't feel anything at first, but the more I thought about it, the more I thought it was right."

"It has the word 'blue' in it, so it's a homophone." Chen Fang explained, "Blue, this kind of weather is the most comfortable for playing ball."

"I like it." Bai Ye said.

Lei Chen nodded in agreement: "It has style. If this is used as a brand, it will be easy to remember and have style."

Once several key figures agreed, the name of the label was decided.

Chen Fang was also very happy. He said, “Let’s create a group first, and then discuss the rules and regulations of the label together. I will also tell you how to build it and make a profit.”

Bai Ye suddenly raised his hand, and Chen Fang said, "You go ahead."

"A new question, just came to mind." Bai Ye looked at everyone: "What if someone quits and also sets up a label to compete with us?"

As soon as this was said, the whole place fell silent.

Chen Fang laughed: "Why, the brands outside are OK, but the ones in the city are not?"

"I reiterate." Chen Fang said seriously, "Just like the analogy at the beginning, the label is a martial art, and basketball is also a martial world. This label martial world is destined to be full of confrontation and hostility."

"This is a good thing. If the system is not good, the people are not good, and the hearts are not united, they will be eliminated."

"This kind of pressure will bring us together and make our label better."

"Of course, it also tests us, so when we formulate the system, we must fully consider possible problems and take precautions against them."

"It may be that soon, some people will withdraw and some will come in. Where there are people, there will be conflicts of will and interests."

"We are all almost adults, so let's take this as a test of our maturity."

"That's right. President Chen speaks in a very set way, just like the way he plays basketball. It's hard to guard against him." Xue Yi laughed.

Chen Fang smiled without saying anything. The label is his plan for a better future.

Physical training needs to earn cash and provide blood supply to the label in the early stage. However, the industries and cross-border capabilities derived from a mature label are enormous.

In a few years, the technological capabilities of short video media, network bandwidth, free traffic, and the popularization of smart phones and falling prices will generate hundreds of millions of students who are mobile phone addicts.

And this is the time when labels start to make money crazily.

A brand is not just a name, but an entertainment media company with sports as its main focus.

This 1.5 million signing fee is Chen Fang’s starting capital after his rebirth.

Blue will be bigger and more appealing than the labels in previous lives.

This is Chen Fang’s ambition.

　This chapter is 7500 words long, two chapters in one. A new volume with more elements added, so stay tuned!
　　
　
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