The next day, Gao Nuo was like a primary school student who had made a mistake, nervously staying by Wang Qing's side, sometimes pouring a glass of water, sometimes getting some food.
The reason was simple: the newly matured Gao Nuo was too "naive." The little Gao Nuo, having tasted the forbidden fruit, didn't rest all night. As long as the night was, so too did the storm rage. Poor Wang Qing didn't realize the consequences would be so severe. Also a novice, she couldn't resist and went wild with Gao Nuo for a night. The "speed of a leopard, the strength of a bear" was no joke, and the small ankle injury couldn't affect Gao Nuo's astonishing combat power at all.
Now, she would be lucky if she could recover to normal after two days in bed.
While Gao Nuo was atoning for his sins, Li Qiang had already returned to China. After landing in the morning, he immediately sought out a professional football agent named Yu Shengwen. After much inquiry, Yu Shengwen, amidst the chaos of the Chinese football scene, had managed to maintain his professional integrity. He had never participated in absurd schemes like "exporting and then re-importing," and he held a master's degree from Capital University of Physical Education, possessing excellent professional skills.
Yu Shengwen is 32 years old and has been working as a football agent for 7 years. He experienced the "golden age" of Chinese football and once aspired to push Chinese players onto the world stage. However, reality often delivers a harsh awakening. Having witnessed too many dirty deals, Yu Shengwen had already begun to consider quitting. Yet, having started this job right after graduation, he had little room for other choices. Over the past six months, tormented, he chose to give up, attending banquets and getting drunk every day.
At a tea house, Li Qiang met Yu Shengwen for the first time. He was impeccably dressed in a suit, with shiny leather shoes and a neat short haircut that made him look energetic. However, his red eyes and sallow complexion made him appear very haggard.
Li Qiang politely introduced himself: "Hello, Brother Yu. My name is Li Qiang, and I am Gao Nuo's interim agent."
Yu Shengwen put on a professional smile and shook hands with Li Qiang: "Hello, Mr. Li. Gao Nuo's performance this year has been excellent, and I've been following him closely."
After a few polite exchanges, Yu Shengwen proactively got to the point, "Mr. Li, may I ask what brings you to me? Feel free to speak up if there's anything you need help with in the country."
Li Qiang returned to his professional demeanor and went straight to the point: "To be honest, I do have something to trouble you with, Brother Yu. I would like to hire you as Gao Nuo's agent, to build an agent team with me."
Yu Shengwen had drunk a lot yesterday and was still a bit hungover. Hearing Li Qiang's words made his head spin even more. He collected himself and began to analyze the current situation for Li Qiang: "Mr. Li, I don't know which agency you represent, but regarding Gao Nuo's situation, I don't think I can take it on. Firstly, I believe that with Gao Nuo's current momentum, within a year, well-known international agents will surely offer him contracts. Secondly, even if you and Gao Nuo himself trust me, I don't believe I have the ability to manage Gao Nuo effectively. My resources are too limited, and I lack reputation, making it difficult to secure better benefits in negotiations."
Li Qiang smiled happily. Although he was not old, his social experience was very rich. In his legal work, he had encountered all sorts of people, including many shameless individuals. Navigating through them, Li Qiang had long become a smooth operator. After listening to Yu Shengwen's words, he sincerely said: "Brother Yu, please don't belittle yourself. In my opinion, you just lack a platform. To be honest, I am currently just Gao Nuo's interim agent. This kid has big ambitions; he wants to establish his own agency. That's why I took the liberty of seeking you out."
Taking a sip of tea, Li Qiang continued: "As for resources, I believe in Gao Nuo's strength. Just as you said, within a year, resources will actively seek us out. So, I once again formally invite you to join our team and lead the agent work."
Yu Shengwen processed this somewhat weighty information and said with some nervousness, "I still have some kids under contract. If I terminate my contract with my current company, they might not have a chance to play football anymore."
Yu Shengwen had never made up his mind to leave this circle precisely because of these children. Most of them came from ordinary backgrounds, and even if their skills were good, it was difficult for them to continue on the professional path. Yu Shengwen really wanted to be responsible for them to the end, but his own power was too small, so he could only remain in this stalemate, waiting for an opportunity.
Li Qiang did not immediately reveal his trump card. If Gao Nuo's agent plan was truly implemented, then these skilled children could become the first batch of trial targets.
Although Yu Shengwen left a good first impression on Li Qiang, in this materialistic society, one knows people by their faces but not their hearts. It was better to interact more before making a decision.
So, Li Qiang pretended to ponder for a moment, then said with a feigned difficulty, "If we take over all the contracts, the cost might be a bit high. How about this: you agree to join our team first, and you can name your terms for this condition."
In fact, Yu Shengwen had already been moved. Hearing Li Qiang say this now, it left him room to maneuver. After a moment of thought, he gritted his teeth and said, "Mr. Li, actually, I am already very grateful that you think highly of me. I know I don't have much right to negotiate terms, but these children are truly talented. I only need three spots; just sign the three most talented children."
"As long as you come, no problem!" Li Qiang didn't overplay his hand too much. If this guy's character was good, he would definitely be his capable assistant in the future. If he found out the whole story later, it would inevitably cause resentment. So, he went with the flow and readily agreed.
This push-and-pull tactic moved Yu Shengwen to tears, making him eager to immediately shed his blood for Gao Nuo.
Yu Shengwen took the contract prepared by Li Qiang, promised to handle everything within three days, and then left in a hurry, without even asking about salary or work location.
With the first objective settled, everything became simpler. Li Qiang set off non-stop for Shudu, where Gao Nuo's father, Gao Yuan's company, was located.
Li Qiang and Gao Nuo discussed and decided to register the agency in Shudu, partly because of his parents' care, and partly because Shudu has a good football atmosphere, suitable for development.
Li Qiang and Gao Yuan had dinner together, during which Li Qiang detailed Gao Nuo's plan. The open-minded Gao Yuan didn't ask many questions, agreed to help with the company registration procedures, and then dropped Li Qiang off at Gao Nuo's residence in Shudu. Gao Yuan had always trusted his son's friend and never treated him as an outsider.
