Chapter 257 Planning the World Cup

"I think the rent is 60,000, which is neither too high nor too low. It's quite appropriate." Hassan said to Rogge in a low voice, "However, it might as well be written in the contract..."

He didn't say the specific price, but dipped his finger in the water in the tea cup and drew an 8 on the table.

Rogge looked at Hassan dumbfounded, feeling extremely shocked. He really didn't expect that the Quidditch chairman with thick eyebrows and big eyes in front of him would actually take kickbacks.

Rogge nodded dullly and changed the rent number on the contract to 8 at Hassan's signal. As a seller, I didn’t suffer any loss anyway. My opinion doesn't matter as long as it's appropriate for you.

Heaven knows this and earth knows it, you know it and I know it. Anyway, no third person will know.

Rogge shook his head slightly, with a hint of ridicule in his tone: "Sir, I will be taught a bad lesson by you."

Hassan chuckled, patted Rogge on the shoulder, and said earnestly: "Young man, it doesn't hurt to learn more."

"I have learned a lesson." Rogge handed over the parchment and said, "The Golden Snitch Foundation will provide you with a consulting fee of 20,000 galleons every year. However, I have an additional request, which I hope you can agree to. "

"Consultancy fee?" Hassan's eyes flashed with satisfaction. As the dignified Quidditch chairman, it is reasonable to be a temporary consultant!

He was very happy with Rogge's statement and picked up the quill to sign his name without hesitation.

Thinking that from now on, he would receive a large amount of consulting fees every year, he couldn't help but feel very good. As long as this contract exists, the relationship between them will be as preservative and indestructible.

So, when Hassan heard Rogge's other request, he said very generously: "Son, just tell me what request you have. As long as I can do it, I will definitely agree to it."

Faced with Hassan's generous assurance, Rogge couldn't help but laugh. Sure enough, Galleons are the best relationship lubricant.

"Hogwarts needs a spot for a professional team that can participate in the World Cup." Rogge said his request.

"Oh, it's very simple. Principal Dumbledore just submits an application to the federation." Hassan looked relaxed and pointed at himself and said, "After the necessary review and review, your team will be registered. Trust me , it’s not troublesome.”

Rogge shook his head and explained: "I mean, this team can participate in the Quidditch World Cup next year."

Hassan was stunned, thinking he heard wrongly. He immediately reacted and shouted: "What? Directly participate in the World Cup?"

He wondered if the child had taken the wrong medicine and made such a ridiculous request. Perhaps Rogge was too naive and thought he could influence the World Cup's admission.

He shook his head and firmly refused: "Impossible, this is absolutely impossible."

"Professional teams participating in the Quidditch World Cup must pass qualifiers around the world. The qualifiers usually start two years before the game and are organized by the Federation and the Department of Magical Sports. You have to understand that no matter which team it is, You have to pass the qualifiers to get to the World Cup."

He continued: "If you talked about this last year, I could still operate it. Now, there is no time. The qualifiers have come to an end. The major teams and wizards in the wizarding world cannot tolerate this kind of thing." Cheating."

Rogge listened carefully to Hassan's talk about the rules of the World Cup. He learned that with the current rules and regulations, there was really no way to force a team into it.

However, rules are dead and people are alive. As long as the mind is willing to slip, there are always more means than methods. If you can't solve the problem, solve the problem. If you can't get around the rules, revise the rules.

Rogge recalled the Muggle Football World Cup. If he remembered correctly, the host country had a quota of qualifiers. Your own team doesn't have to participate in the qualifiers at all, and you don't have to let the fans calculate the probability and 100% guarantee the top 32.

As long as you are not afraid of embarrassment, you can definitely let your country's team break out of Asia and enter the world by hosting the World Cup. After all, money making ability is also an important aspect of strength.

In comparison, the rules of the Quidditch World Cup are too rigid and not flexible at all. With such rules, how can the sport of Quidditch be developed well?

Rogge said: "The World Cup will be held in the UK next year."

"Huh? What does this have to do with anything?"

"We can give the host country some preferential treatment."

"Preferential treatment?" Hassan was confused and didn't understand what Rogge meant.

"It is absolutely possible to allow the Magic World, which hosts the World Cup, to have a quota. In this way, we can skip the qualifiers and enter the World Cup directly."

"Ah?!" Hassan's voice suddenly rose several decibels, like a cat whose tail was stepped on.

"You..." His face turned red, his eyes widened, and he looked at Rogge in surprise: "Kid, your idea is so... so bold! This is unprecedented in our magical world."

"But the more this happens, the more it proves your courage to reform! Mr. Hassan, our goal is to bring Quidditch to the world. Doing so can greatly increase the motivation of various magical circles to host the World Cup."

Hassan thought for a moment, but was still full of worries: "British Quidditch is already very strong, and the Irish and Welsh teams are both strong contenders for the championship."

"If I give you another quota, will the World Cup still be held? Will other teams survive?"

"Don't get excited, this is only temporary." Rogge explained with a smile, "When other magic circles hold the World Cup, they will also have quotas."

"Mr. Chairman, think about it. If the organizers didn't even qualify for the qualifiers, how embarrassing would it be and how much would it dampen their enthusiasm for Quidditch? After all, it would be better to be embarrassed in the World Cup than not qualifying at all. Don't you think so?" Rogge tried to keep his tone as relaxed as possible, trying to resolve Hassan's concerns.

After hearing this, Hassan relaxed his frown slightly and fell into deep thought. The rules related to Quidditch were formulated very early and are inappropriate in many places over time.

However, if the host directly participates in the World Cup, it means breaking the existing competition system and making teams that are still competing for qualifying opportunities dissatisfied.

"There are already too many places in the competition. If another one is taken away, it will definitely cause fluctuations." Hassan expressed his worries.

Rogge's eyes lit up. Just this matter, that's too simple.

"Why do you want to occupy the previous quota? You can definitely add two more. One for the organizer and one for the championship team of the secondary league. In this way, both sides can take care of it. Isn't it beautiful?"

"If I were you, I would take advantage of Jin Feixia's return to make more reforms. For example, experiment with new rules in the secondary leagues." Rogge saw that Hassan was starting to think about his proposal, and he knew there was something going on.

"Today's Quidditch game needs to catch the Golden Snitch to end, but students participating in the secondary league still have to go to class. If they don't catch the Golden Snitch, won't they keep flying around in the sky?"

"I think if it delays their studies, Mr. Principal will definitely talk to you."

Hassan's expression changed. He really hadn't considered this issue before. If the Hogwarts team's game lasted a week, he could imagine Dumbledore's kind and terrifying eyes.

The return of Jin Feixia can bring him high prestige, and he can indeed take advantage of this power to make some changes.

After careful consideration, Hassan finally made up his mind: "Okay, I will consider proposing a reform plan based on your suggestions. But this process will not be easy, and you need to be prepared to face difficulties. Don't be too optimistic. Great faith.”

"This matter needs to be decided jointly by the International Federation. Even if it is finally passed, it will cause a lot of controversy."

He stood up, not daring to stay any longer. In just a short time, he signed a contract that "humiliated the country" and even cost him two World Cup group stage qualifications.

If he stayed any longer, he was worried that he would sell the Quidditch International Federation.

"Can I take Jin Feixia away?"

"That's not possible now." Rogge said with a sly smile, pointing to the contract and said, "You also need to prepare the living environment for Jin Feixia and recruit specialized breeders."

Hearing Rogge say this, Hassan couldn't help but look a little embarrassed on his face. Roger noticed his displeasure and suggested: "Mr. Chairman, why don't you take a photo with Jin Feixia?"

Hassan raised his eyebrows and became happy instantly: "Is this appropriate?"

"It couldn't be more appropriate! Newspapers will definitely rush to report on this matter."

"Reporting or not reporting is secondary. We are all here to protect Jin Feixia." Hassan said hypocritically.

Before leaving, he tapped the contract with his hand and reminded: "We must prepare for the foundation as soon as possible."

“You will definitely be satisfied!”

The two looked at each other and smiled tacitly. Hassan left with the photo and contract satisfied.

When Newt came back and saw a copy of the lease contract, his expression was indescribably weird.

"He agreed?" Newt looked at Roger with disbelief. "He will pay 160,000 galleons every year, and there will be an additional amount for each baby bird?"

This lease contract is completely an unequal treaty. He really couldn't imagine how the other party agreed. Of course Rogge would not mention the consulting fee, otherwise this contract would appear too sinful.

"Don't worry, he is willing. How can I, a Hogwarts student, force Chairman Hassan to sign it.

The reason why he did this was because he had a heart of gold to save Golden Snitch and atone for Quidditch. "Roger was all smiles. This is a win-win cooperation.

Repeated reports in the Daily Prophet have made wizards full of curiosity about this once-disappeared magical animal. Plus with the World Cup approaching, who wouldn’t want to check them out?

If you wave a magic wand for Golden Snidget and create a world where they can fly freely, you can just lie down and collect the ticket money. No matter how you look at it, it's a good deal.

Newt stared at Rogue, unable to decide whether his way was right or wrong. Regardless of public opinion, ideas, or funds, Rogge created the best conditions for Jin Feixia. Even if you let yourself do it, it will be difficult to reach this point.

So, Newt quietly returned to the breeding center and continued to take care of the Golden Snidgets. Roger took Newt's instructions and returned to Hogwarts to continue classes. I don't know if Malfoy passed the school team selection.

In order for the Hogwarts team to enter the World Cup next year, I can use double insurance. Regardless of the organizer's walk-off qualification or the minor league championship, these are opportunities he has fought for.

If you can't control this, the Hogwarts school team should be disbanded on the spot, and then find a piece of tofu to kill you.