In a blink of an eye, the new season has begun for more than half a month, and the post-80s Shaolin abbot, Tang En, is rarely able to get news from Nottingham Forest. Because he is now in the United States.

In this more than half a month, he has also completed a major event - his second autobiography has finally been released, which has been released simultaneously in many countries around the world. Don announced that this would be the last autobiography of his life, and now that he is retired, what is there to write about in the future?

This autobiography looks back on Donn's entire coaching career, with the difference from the previous one being that the national team component is heavily weighted, and he also reveals for the first time in his autobiography the details of his departure from Nottingham Forest, although this has been almost dug up by the media after his departure.

He then flew with Teresa to Los Angeles to attend a book signing event for his new autobiography there. After that, after his wife Shania and his friends Beckham, Tom. Cruise's introduction, meeting with some Hollywood stars and directors, to discuss his other big thing - making an autobiographical film. The film was written by Tom. Cruise's United States Film Production Company came to produce it, and Don and Shania also sponsored a large amount of money, after all, it is an autobiographical film, not completely commercialized, and such a film does not have to expect much from the box office. Primarily for audiences who like Donn, if you want to see the story of the most arrogant and successful manager in world football brought to the screen, then this movie is not to be missed. As for whether he was popular with other audiences...... That's secondary.

To put it bluntly, it was Don who paid out of his own pocket and united with his friends to fulfill one of his own careful wishes - to make his story into a movie.

As a producer, Cruise thinks it's actually a good sports movie theme because it reflects the football culture of England very seriously.

However, after learning the news, some media expressed different opinions:

“…… quarreling with opponents, swearing, working against the FA, criticizing referees, arrogance, and causing trouble...... I'm really worried about teaching bad children after this kind of film is made, anyway, I won't let my son go to the cinema to see this movie! ”

"The news shattered the last vestiges of good feelings I had for him because of the World Cup winner...... The thought that I was going to see his face on the big screen made me feel like it was a tragedy......"

Cruise doesn't care about the ridicule of the media, on the contrary, he wants this effect. As one of the most controversial figures in the world of sports, Donn is accompanied by different voices everywhere he goes, but that's his strength because he's eye-catching. The filmmakers have already seen the benefits of this – before the film even starts, many media outlets have called the production company to ask for interviews. There are also many media outlets that act as free propagandists.

※※※ "As a film that is expected to run 100 minutes, we certainly can't make all of your 15 years of coaching, so we need to take some clips...... "The producers of United American Film Productions are telling Donn about their idea for the show, and Tom. Cruise, the boss of Lianmei, as a friend of Donn and Shania, is on the side. "It's not a pure sports film either, we want to express a way of thinking about football."

"We have carefully read both of your autobiographies." In the producer's hand, there are two autobiographies of Donn, the next one is the first autobiography "Ten Years" published in 2013 on the tenth anniversary of Donn's coaching, and the top one is the new autobiography "Champion" that has just been published in several countries around the world. "The best story we think is your first season at Forest, half a season to be exact. It's dramatic, and at the same time thought-provoking...... I love Shankly's quote: 'Football is not about life and death, football is higher than life and death'. I feel like the story you went through in that half season is a testament and reflection on that statement......"

Fortunately, the producer is not an American who doesn't understand football, but a Scottish, otherwise, the movie must have been made out of a nondescript way - although Scotland has not produced any good players, they have produced a lot of good coaches, and they do have their own opinions on movies with coaches as the protagonists.

Don, who was listening quietly, suddenly interrupted the other party's chatter: "I'm sorry, can I ask a question?" You just said that you wanted to use the story of the second half of the 2002-2003 season as a prototype for the movie? ”

"Yes!" The producer replied, "Although your team failed to make it to the Super League, it doesn't matter, we can list all your achievements at the end of the film...... thinking that Donn was worried that the final defeat of that season would not be satisfactory to the audience.

Who knew that Don was worried about something else.

He pinched his chin and thought about it for a while, then shook his head: "I'm afraid I'll have to discuss this matter with someone......"

Tom. Cruise looked at Shania, who was sitting next to Don, and Shania smiled helplessly at him, she didn't know what was wrong with Don.

"Okay then, we'll come back next time......" Cruise glanced at the producer who was going to drive, and turned back to Donn, "how long will you be here, Tony?" ”

"Don't worry, stay for a while."

The producer drove the car over, and Cruise and Donn hugged each other and said goodbye. After he left, Shania asked, "Who are you going to talk to about the film?" ”

"An old friend." Don smiled at Shania, "An old friend I haven't seen in years...... I don't know if he still remembers me. ”

"Do you want me to come with you?" Shania asked, snuggling into Don's arms.

"No, I haven't seen you for too long, I'm afraid of being embarrassed to meet." Don gently patted Shania on the shoulder.

※※※The youngest daughter chases butterflies in the grass and makes cheerful screams from time to time. And Fiona. Bernard sat on a white beach chair, flipping through magazines and occasionally telling her daughter to be quieter.

"Shannon, be quiet, you'll make a noise to the neighbors!"

"Don't be afraid of getting your skirt dirty, I only washed it for you yesterday."

But her daughter's cry has actually been reminding her that she is a mother, what her daughter is doing, and it will be wrong when the voice is gone.

Now, Fiona felt that something was wrong, because her daughter had not screamed any more. She threw down the magazine, looked up to look for her daughter, and found Shannon at the gate of the courtyard, timidly looking at a strange man standing outside the door.

The man was wearing a dark suit and sunglasses. Just outside the half-height courtyard gate.

"We don't need a vacuum cleaner or anything...... she got up and walked behind her daughter, grabbing her.

"I'm not here to sell something, ma'am. Pls this is Michael. Mr. Bernard's home? The man asked politely.

Fiona nodded.

A smile bloomed on the face of the man opposite, and he took off his sunglasses and put them in his jacket pocket. "Hello, ma'am. I'm a friend of your husband, we've only met once, maybe you don't remember me anymore, but I've been friends with him for many years, my name is Tony. Dawn. ”

When Michael came home from work, he found an extra pair of men's shoes on the door.

"Got guests?" He asked his wife, who had come up to greet him.

"Your friend." Fiona took her husband's coat and briefcase.

"My friend?" As Michael changed his shoes, he wondered if it could be the same bank executive he met at the golf club, or the lawyer he met the last time he went fishing...... But when he walked into the living room and saw the person in front of him, he was stunned.

"Hi Michael." Donn stood up and looked at Michael, who was standing in front of him. Bernard said hello.

Michael looked at the person in front of him in surprise, and it took a long time to squeeze out a voice from the depths of his throat: "To...... Tony? How did you...... How did it end up here? ”

"It's a good thing you haven't moved, otherwise I wouldn't have found it." Donn laughed, "I actually have a house in Los Angeles too, and occasionally I come here to spend time with my wife, Shania, you know?" I'm sorry I haven't been looking for you though, because ...... Well, I'm afraid I won't know what to say when I see you. He shrugged, shook his head and sighed. But then he smiled, "I'm also very happy to see that you have such a lovely and beautiful daughter." ”

Shannon was tugging at his mother's skirt and leaning against his mother, watching curiously as his father talked to the strange uncle.

"Actually, I'm coming to you for Gavin......"

When Don announced the name, the Bernards were shocked.

Don then told the two of them what he was doing, hoping for an answer. After calling Michael's house and seeing Gavin's photos everywhere, Don felt that he had come to the right place. Little Gavin must still occupy a very important place in the hearts of Michael and his wife.

Since he wants to bring Gavin's story to the screen, he must seek the opinion of his family.

To be honest, Don thought that Michael's wife would most vehemently oppose it. He was even ready to be scolded, but he didn't expect Fiona to get up and leave after looking at Michael. "I'm going to make dinner."

Then Michael stared at Don up and down for a long time: "I heard that you are retired?" ”

Don nodded.

"Why do you want to retire?"

"Uh...... I'm not pursuing, I'm tired......"

Michael smiled: "I didn't expect the arrogant Tony. Don also has a tired day? What a pity...... The World Cup final was exciting. ”

Don was a little surprised to hear him say this: "Don't you stop watching football?" Is it completely insulated from football? ”

"It's still nothing to watch the TV broadcast."

Don stole a glance at the kitchen: "Your wife ......"

"I confessed to her. And thank you, Tony. ”

"Thank me?" The second monk Tang Enzhang was puzzled.

"Thank you for sending me tickets for every final. It wasn't until the European Championship final that I realized I couldn't do without football......," Michael sighed softly. "I don't go to the stadium like I used to, but I don't have to think of football as a terrible devil anymore. My heart is finally at peace...... You know what, Tony? If you had asked about this two years ago, I don't think Fiona and I would have agreed. Gavin was like a stone that weighed on our husband's and wife's hearts, leaving us breathless. Now......" he spread his hands, "we agree with you to bring Gavin's story to the screen, and I think it's a consolation to Gavin." ”

This was exactly the answer Don wanted, and he was so happy that he reflexively reached out to shake Michael's hand, but Michael high-fived him.

"Don't treat me like a negotiator. Remember how we met, Tony? ”

Don laughed as soon as he said that. "Of course, that's a great memory......"

That night, Donn called Shania and told her that he would not be going back for the night and would stay at Michael's house. Tell her and Teresa to rest early. Then he and Michael kept chatting until late. Since Michael left the UK in the summer of 2003, they haven't had a pleasant chat like this. Although neither of them was drinking, they talked with red faces, as if they were drunk.

Sometimes they laughed, sometimes they cried, two men in their fifties, but still like young people. When I think of the time that has passed in a hurry for more than ten years, I can't help but sigh. When they first met, the two of them were still fighting each other, and at that time, neither of them probably thought that they could sit together and talk like this later.

(To be continued)