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2024-10-29 19:42:56On Saturday, the inauguration of the Happiness Slum soccer field is taking place.
The population is cheering and applauding the presence of Josias Rocha. The guest of honor is standing in the middle of the lawn, speaking into a microphone to the audience, as if he were the championship's top scorer.
William is sitting in the stands, pouting, arms crossed and sour while the rest of the family is standing and applauding.
"Dear citizens of Happiness Slum!" Josias begins the speech, "It is with great pleasure that I give you the soccer field that the community so longed for. With the compliments of Silva Constructions, we hope that our young people can have fun and thus not get involved in the world of crime and drugs. Have fun, kids, you deserve it!"
Everyone cheers and applauds in a standing ovation.
Melissa and other women are crying with excitement.
Romualdo is just thinking about the publicity stunt this will result for Silva Constructions.
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