Starting Sign-In from a Billionaire God-Chapter 1059 - 1058: Wu Da’s Life After Retirement

After hearing Wu Da's story, Lin Fan felt a deep regret, wishing desperately that he had been there back then to prevent the tragedy from occurring. Of course, that was impossible, as it was 30 years ago and Lin Fan hadn't even been born yet. The tragedy had already unfolded, history could not be rewritten, and even with top-notch Koi Carp Luck, Lin Fan could not change what had already happened.

Lin Fan felt regret because Wu Da was indeed a genius. If he hadn't suffered a career-ending injury back then, his achievements would have been immeasurable. Perhaps he truly could have brought a period of glory to Huaxia's football. Just take the World Cup, for example; up until now, the national team has entered the World Cup only once, and left the group stages without scoring a single goal. If Wu Da had been there, maybe the national team would've entered the World Cup a few years earlier and possibly scored, or even made it through the group stages.

Unfortunately, there are no "ifs."

That blow not only ruined Wu Da's life but also Huaxia's football.

Was that blow truly an accident, or was it deliberate?

With his top-tier Insight, Lin Fan realized things weren't as simple as they seemed.

"Are you saying Uncle Da getting his leg broken wasn't an accident?" Wei Yue'er asked in surprise.

Lin Fan said, "Based on Uncle Da's description, there is indeed a suspicion. Uncle Da, what do you think?"

Wu Da paused for a moment, seemingly never having had this suspicion. "Back then, those bad people were punished by the law. It was classified as a chance occurrence, and both Jin Jiufu and I were injured. I have often questioned myself: Why me? Why was it my leg that got broken? This question haunted me for many years, but eventually, I found peace, thinking it may just have been fate. Boss, are you now saying that I might've been intentionally targeted? Someone wanted to harm me?"

Lin Fan smiled, "Maybe I'm overthinking it."

Saying this, Lin Fan patted Wu Da's shoulder in comfort.

"By the way, Uncle Da, how have you spent these thirty years since retiring? Would you mind sharing your experience with us?" Lin Fan continued.

Having started the discussion, Lin Fan wanted to learn more.

Wu Da said, "In the first few years, I was truly despondent and lived aimlessly, like a walking corpse. Because my leg was broken, I had to retire. Even if I didn't want to, I could no longer continue. Initially, the boss offered for me to stay on the team to do some back-office work, but the psychological gap was too significant, and I couldn't accept it, so I declined the offer and left the club completely, returning to my hometown."

Wu Da's family was fairly well-off. His father was a businessman and his mother a teacher, and they had a house in Yun City, which is why Wu Da was able to play football from a young age. After retiring, his parents were able to support him.

During those initial years, Wu Da was constantly in tears, staying at home for years despite everyone's attempts to help him move forward. He saw no future, and his parents were deeply distressed, but helpless.

Several years later, Wu Da gradually emerged from the shadows. Watching his parents grow older and their temples turn gray, Wu Da realized he couldn't continue down this path. He needed a livelihood; his parents couldn't support him forever, and eventually, he would have to take care of them instead.

Wu Da seriously considered it for a while. He loved football and felt that he should work in a football-related field. Although he couldn't play anymore, with his understanding of football, he could coach and teach others. Yes, he wanted to transition into becoming a coach.

However, things didn't go as smoothly as he imagined. Due to his leg issue, teams weren't willing to hire him even as an assistant coach, and there was also the fact that he was only in his early twenties at the time. Who would believe that someone so young could handle the coaching position, especially given that he had retired and left the field for several years? There was even less faith in him.

Even the Yun City Team, which he once played for, wasn't willing to give him a chance. The boss from back then was willing to take him in, but as a back-office worker, not as a coach. He resolutely declined.

Unable to contribute his skills to a team, he decided to try teaching at a football school but faced similar obstacles. No school wanted to hire him, citing the same reasons: a 20-year-old young man with a broken leg, even if he was once a football genius, had little to offer.

Wu Da hit walls everywhere, feeling both frustrated and indignant. In a fit of pique, he resolved to go his own way by starting a football school!

However, his family's modest wealth was not sufficient to support his dream. He tried everything but couldn't gather enough funds to build the school.

At that time, Jin Jiufu appeared.

Within a few years, Jin Jiufu had become a nationwide famous player and even gained recognition abroad. Fame and fortune go hand in hand; Jin Jiufu was extremely wealthy by then, living in luxury, driving fancy cars, and socializing with beautiful women. He had already realized his dream.

Upon hearing Wu Da wanted to start a football school, Jin Jiufu proactively reached out to him, offering financial support.

"Ah-Da, I'm really happy you've finally picked yourself up. I've also made some money in these past years, and we're good brothers. Your matters are my matters, and I absolutely cannot sit idly by. You need money now, and I'll provide it!" Jin Jiufu said.

Wu Da was deeply moved. He knew that Jin Jiufu had risen to fame and done well over the years, but he had never actively reached out to him, let alone asked for money. Now Jin Jiufu was actively seeking him out, proving he had not forgotten about him—they were truly good brothers.

Wu Da ultimately accepted Jin Jiufu's generosity and, with his financial backing, successfully opened the football school.

Wu Da became the principal and took on the role of the school's head coach, feeling reborn. He finally had a lifelong career to fight for and had a grand vision to nurture talents for Huaxia football!

Wu Da's goal in establishing the school was purely focused on cultivating players, and he had stringent requirements for the students, with a rigorous selection process.

Wu Da never considered a student's family background when selecting them. Many wealthy families wanted to send their children to his school, but if they couldn't pass the assessment, Wu Da mercilessly turned them down. There were also children who couldn't afford tuition fees, but if they had great talent, Wu Da was willing to take them in and offer tuition reductions.

Over the years, thanks to these practices, Wu Da's football school successfully nurtured quite a few outstanding prospects. Some of these individuals moved on to the Youth Training Camp, and some even became decent players.

Wu Da's school gained reputation and became the first choice for many children who wanted to learn football.

However, Wu Da's approach had a fatal flaw: the school wasn't profitable, and was even continuously losing money.

While Wu Da may have been an excellent coach, he was not a skilled businessman. In fact, he hadn't even considered the financial aspect of the venture.

Over time, Jin Jiufu started to have concerns, leading to a conflict between the two.