English soccer club Reading F.C. and its Chinese owner Dai Yongge are parting ways after eight years. The sale to a British investor ends a difficult era during which the club repeatedly suffered from the misconduct of its owner. The club even had to accept point deductions in the past due to rule violations and the owner’s poor communication with the league. Fans and club management welcomed the development as a fresh start for the long-established club, which is now aiming for more stable waters.