Wood sat in the living room with the visitor, Billy Woox, while Sophia was in the kitchen making tea .
Billy presented him with a new name card, with the title on it now changed to professional football agent . Wood looked up at him questioningly and received a smile from the man .
"I got tired of the entertainment industry," he explained .
Wood was not interested in understanding his backstory . He put aside the name card and looked at Billy in silence . He did not know how to start; he had never done anything like this .
Billy Woox saw through Wood's unease . As an agent, his duty was to consider all the factors for his client . Even the most minute detail could not be neglected; if he could achieve that, he would be able to garner the favor of the other party . It was the same whether he was facing a professional footballer or a big-shot celebrity .
Since Wood doesn't know what to say, I'll do it .
Billy Woox maintained a smile on his face and revealed his aim in approaching Wood . "It's this… I understand you have not found an agent, yes?"
Wood nodded . In comparison to agents who only called once or twice, this man, whom he had previously met, was clearly a more familiar face .
"Then, I hope to become your agent… Ah, thank you, Madam . "
Woox took the cup of warm tea from Sophia and set it on the table . He continued . "I'll be entirely in charge of the contract negotiation between you and the club, and help you contact various sponsoring brands . I'll package you in the most comprehensive manner and work out a financial management plan that would benefit you the most . So much so that even if you stopped playing soccer, you would be able to continue earning money . But of course, I am not trying to encourage you to leave the professional soccer arena . However, no matter how well you play soccer, you won't be able to become famous and earn more if there is no one to package you . Look at David Beckham; he's a symbol of success .
Beckham's success was well-known throughout England . Wood knew it well . Even after Beckham went to Spain, his influence within the UK did not consequently lessen .
"And Beckham's success is inseparable from his team of agents . " Woox took a sip of his black tea . "George, you have every single quality essential to becoming a star idol . Now, you only require an outstanding agent . " Before he realized, he had started referring to Wood as George instead . This made the two seem even closer .
After making tea for the visitor, Sophia sat down beside Wood and quietly listened to their talk . She did not voice any opinions or ask any questions . In her eyes, Wood was already a grown-up and should make his own decisions on such matters .
After thinking for a long time, Wood finally asked a crucial question . "But you don't have any experience in being a football manager . "
Billy Woox knew this question would come . It was true that he had just switched careers to become a football agent . He looked like a rookie just entering the industry, but he only looked like it .
"Of course, I won't deny that I have never been a football agent . However, I am extremely experienced in being an agent . I think that the work as an agent for an artist and a footballer have their commonalities . If I become your agent, I would not need to be involved with soccer matters for a period… In other words, George, I'm asking if you have thought about leaving Forest?"
The question came quite abruptly, stunning Wood momentarily and causing his brow to tighten . Even Sophia was surprised enough to show a change in her expression . Billy Woox took all this in and realized that Wood had misunderstood his question . He hurriedly explained . "I'm not trying to instigate you to leave . I'm only asking if you have considered it . "
Wood shook his head . He had never thought about leaving Nottingham Forest . To him, it was everything to play soccer on Forest . Why would he go to other clubs?
"Look, it's clear that you don't have any thoughts about leaving the club . Basically, that means that I would have very little involvement with soccer . Our initial work involves expanding your influence and reputation beyond the field, and this is what my expertise is in . " Woox said confidently .
"I have a very wide network outside the field . And what's most important to an agent is the network they establish . I know many other agents have approached you . I don't know what kind of promises they made to you, but I have the confidence and ability to nurture you into a professional footballer who can earn the most money; the most successful football star . Beyond that, I will also help you plan and put the money you are earning now into investments . After you retire in the future, you will have no worries about not having income . "
His words resonated with Wood . This was exactly what Tang En was talking about . Once he retired, the money he earned from playing soccer would eventually finish . He had no other skills; surely, he wouldn't go back to being a porter? Wouldn't it be better if he could use the money he earned now to make more money in the future?
Wood asked, "If… If I sign a contract with you, what do I have to do?"
On hearing what Wood said, Billy Woox knew he had him . Now that there wasn't an annoying Tony Twain around to be a hindrance, wasn't it up to him how he wanted to deal with this inexperienced boy?
"You don't need to do anything," Woox said with a grin . "Just like now, you only have to play well . Your brilliant performance on the field will be the basis of my work to help you attain more benefits . Of course, when you're not playing in a match, you may need to attend some sponsor events with me, like filming commercials…"
"Just like Boss?" Wood was referring to Tony Twain, who had just gone to London to film a commercial .
Billy Woox was initially stumped, and only later remembered Tony . He nodded . "That's right, just like that . You might feel a little busier, but in comparison with the profits you will get, becoming busier is but a trifle matter . "
As if a devil from the abyss, Woox used his honey-coated words to seduce the boy before him to accept his conditions .
"You will earn so much money, you won't have to rent and stay in such a simple apartment . You can buy the most luxurious homes in the best locations with pools, tennis courts, and garages . If you're willing, you can even build your own football field . At that point, you could employ many domestic helpers, and your mother," Woox turned to smile at Sophia, "can relax and enjoy all this without ever having to work hard again . "
Wood looked at Sophia, who was smiling at him .
Why did he initially, as a silly lad who knew nothing, run off to find Tony? Why did he agree to accept training at the Youth Team and accept only a meager allowance? What was he training so hard for? What was the reason he had stepped onto the path of professional football?
Billy Woox removed a stack of files from his bag and placed it on the table . "This is a report I made for you . It's an analysis of your advantages and market audience…"
This was Billy's final ace up his sleeve: a report detailing a bespoke plan to package Wood… but Wood appeared to have no interest in it . He interrupted Billy's stream of words and said, "You can be my agent . "
That simple statement decided their future .
Chapter 279 Agent Part 2Translator Nyoi Bo Studio Editor Nyoi Bo StudioWood sat in the living room with the visitor, Billy Woox, while Sophia was in the kitchen making tea . Billy presented him with a new name card, with the title on it now changed to professional football agent . Wood looked up at him questioningly and received a smile from the man . I got tired of the entertainment industry, he explained . Wood was not interested in understanding his backstory . He put aside the name card and looked at Billy in silence . He did not know how to start he had never done anything like this . Billy Woox saw through Wood s unease . As an agent, his duty was to consider all the factors for his client . Even the most minute detail could not be neglected if he could achieve that, he would be able to garner the favor of the other party . It was the same whether he was facing a professional footballer or a big shot celebrity . Since Wood doesn t know what to say, I ll do it . Billy Woox maintained a smile on his face and revealed his aim in approaching Wood . It s this I understand you have not found an agent, yes Wood nodded . In comparison to agents who only called once or twice, this man, whom he had previously met, was clearly a more familiar face . Then, I hope to become your agent Ah, thank you, Madam . Woox took the cup of warm tea from Sophia and set it on the table . He continued . I ll be entirely in charge of the contract negotiation between you and the club, and help you contact various sponsoring brands . I ll package you in the most comprehensive manner and work out a financial management plan that would benefit you the most . So much so that even if you stopped playing soccer, you would be able to continue earning money . But of course, I am not trying to encourage you to leave the professional soccer arena . However, no matter how well you play soccer, you won t be able to become famous and earn more if there is no one to package you . Look at David Beckham he s a symbol of success . Beckham s success was well known throughout England . Wood knew it well . Even after Beckham went to Spain, his influence within the UK did not consequently lessen . And Beckham s success is inseparable from his team of agents . Woox took a sip of his black tea . George, you have every single quality essential to becoming a star idol . Now, you only require an outstanding agent . Before he realized, he had started referring to Wood as George instead . This made the two seem even closer . After making tea for the visitor, Sophia sat down beside Wood and quietly listened to their talk . She did not voice any opinions or ask any questions . In her eyes, Wood was already a grown up and should make his own decisions on such matters . After thinking for a long time, Wood finally asked a crucial question . But you don t have any experience in being a football manager . Billy Woox knew this question would come . It was true that he had just switched careers to become a football agent . He looked like a rookie just entering the industry, but he only looked like it . Of course, I won t deny that I have never been a football agent . However, I am extremely experienced in being an agent . I think that the work as an agent for an artist and a footballer have their commonalities . If I become your agent, I would not need to be involved with soccer matters for a period In other words, George, I m asking if you have thought about leaving Forest The question came quite abruptly, stunning Wood momentarily and causing his brow to tighten . Even Sophia was surprised enough to show a change in her expression . Billy Woox took all this in and realized that Wood had misunderstood his question . He hurriedly explained . I m not trying to instigate you to leave . I m only asking if you have considered it . Wood shook his head . He had never thought about leaving Nottingham Forest . To him, it was everything to play soccer on Forest . Why would he go to other clubs Look, it s clear that you don t have any thoughts about leaving the club . Basically, that means that I would have very little involvement with soccer . Our initial work involves expanding your influence and reputation beyond the field, and this is what my expertise is in . Woox said confidently . I have a very wide network outside the field . And what s most important to an agent is the network they establish . I know many other agents have approached you . I don t know what kind of promises they made to you, but I have the confidence and ability to nurture you into a professional footballer who can earn the most money the most successful football star . Beyond that, I will also help you plan and put the money you are earning now into investments . After you retire in the future, you will have no worries about not having income . His words resonated with Wood . This was exactly what Tang En was talking about . Once he retired, the money he earned from playing soccer would eventually finish . He had no other skills surely, he wouldn t go back to being a porter Wouldn t it be better if he could use the money he earned now to make more money in the future Wood asked, If If I sign a contract with you, what do I have to do On hearing what Wood said, Billy Woox knew he had him . Now that there wasn t an annoying Tony Twain around to be a hindrance, wasn t it up to him how he wanted to deal with this inexperienced boy You don t need to do anything, Woox said with a grin . Just like now, you only have to play well . Your brilliant performance on the field will be the basis of my work to help you attain more benefits . Of course, when you re not playing in a match, you may need to attend some sponsor events with me, like filming commercials Just like Boss Wood was referring to Tony Twain, who had just gone to London to film a commercial . Billy Woox was initially stumped, and only later remembered Tony . He nodded . That s right, just like that . You might feel a little busier, but in comparison with the profits you will get, becoming busier is but a trifle matter . As if a devil from the abyss, Woox used his honey coated words to seduce the boy before him to accept his conditions . You will earn so much money, you won t have to rent and stay in such a simple apartment . You can buy the most luxurious homes in the best locations with pools, tennis courts, and garages . If you re willing, you can even build your own football field . At that point, you could employ many domestic helpers, and your mother, Woox turned to smile at Sophia, can relax and enjoy all this without ever having to work hard again . Wood looked at Sophia, who was smiling at him . Why did he initially, as a silly lad who knew nothing, run off to find Tony Why did he agree to accept training at the Youth Team and accept only a meager allowance What was he training so hard for What was the reason he had stepped onto the path of professional football Billy Woox removed a stack of files from his bag and placed it on the table . This is a report I made for you . It s an analysis of your advantages and market audience This was Billy s final ace up his sleeve a report detailing a bespoke plan to package Wood but Wood appeared to have no interest in it . He interrupted Billy s stream of words and said, You can be my agent . That simple statement decided their future .
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