George. After saying goodbye to his mother at the door, Wood opened the door and walked out to find that the outside of the house was a little different today - a white jeep was parked on the side of the road, and a man was standing at the front of the car.

When the man saw him come out, he greeted him with a smile: "Good morning, George." ”

"Boss?" Wood was a little taken aback. It was the first time he had seen the manager when he went out to train. And apparently he was waiting here specifically. He looked back at his home, "Why didn't you come in if you came?" ”

"I've just arrived, too." Don told a stark lie.

"Is there anything you want me to do?"

"Drop by and go to Wilford, right?" Don patted the Mercedes Jeep behind him.

George. Wood, the highest wage earner in the Nottingham Forest squad, now doesn't even have a car and runs to the training ground every day. Perhaps this can explain why his physical fitness is so good...... Wood looked back at his home again, then walked over, pulled the door open and slipped inside.

Donn drove the car very slowly, it was still early, and he was in no hurry to get to Wilford. Because there are some things that are more appropriate to say at this time.

"George, have you been distracted lately, are you in any trouble?"

Of course, Wood knew that the leader had come to pick him up for training, and it must not be "passing by". But he still had to fight back at Don in the mouth: "Didn't you say I was looking for a girlfriend?" ”

Don coughed, "This ...... Just kidding. I got a phone call early this morning, my friend told me that AC Milan had contacted you privately? ”

"Didn't make contact, just talked to my agent, Woods."

Don smiled: "Contact with him is equivalent to contact with you, he is your agent, and many times he can take the idea for you." I've heard that AC Milan wants you to promise you a lot of great things. Can you tell me about it? ”

"The weekly salary is higher, and all the portrait rights are right. And ......"

At this, Wood paused.

"And?" Don asked.

"They promised to pay for my mother's treatment."

Don sneered in his heart, in order to get the world's number one defensive midfielder, AC Milan simply spared no expense. I all know that it started with George's mother...... But on second thought, it's right. People are not stupid, of course, they are specifically looking for George. Wood's weakness.

But Donn had something to say: "George, I'll say something you probably don't want to hear—your mother...... Is your mother's illness a problem that money can solve? ”

With his hands on the steering wheel, Donn turned his head to look at George in the passenger seat. Wood.

Wood didn't answer the question, he just reminded, "Look ahead, chief." You're still driving. ”

Don didn't turn his head, continued to look at Wood and asked, "Do you really think that a lot of money can cure your mother's illness?" ”

Wood pursed his lips and didn't answer, but the expression on his face was already a little unsightly.

"George: If you want to make more money, you want to play in a real big club and make a bigger name. You said you were going to AC Milan and I understood. But if you're for your mom...... I can't say yes. Can going to Italy cure your mother's illness? You're with her every day, and you know her better than the Italian experts......"

"Stop!" Wood said suddenly.

Don obediently slammed on the brakes.

Wood turned around and was about to go to the car door.

Don didn't pull him either, just raised his voice sharply in the back and shouted, "George. Wood! You know that better than anyone else, right!! ”

Wood didn't say a word, pulled the car door, and jumped out of the car.

"When are you going to dream about it? Be realistic?! ”

He was answered with a loud bang of Wood slamming the car door.

Then Donn saw him turn and run briskly in the direction of home.

Don didn't get out of the car to chase after him, he just punched the steering wheel.

After venting, he took out his phone and gave it to George. Wood's agent Billy. Woolks struck.

"You rarely call me, Tony. Mr. Donn. The phone rang again, with the old and somewhat greasy voice of Woolks.

But today Don didn't have time to talk to him, he asked straight to the point: "Did the people from AC Milan find you?" ”

"You're well-informed, Mr. Donne." Uks did not deny it.

"You also believe the nonsense that they are going to cure Sophia?"

"People are very sincere."

"Do you think that with more money, Sophia's illness can be cured?" Don suppressed his anger.

"It doesn't matter what I think, what matters is what George thinks."

"You'd better turn them down."

"I'm sorry, Mr. Donn. You are not my employer. ”

When Donne heard Wooks' unhurried tone, he almost smashed his phone again in anger. But he eventually held back. The tone softened: "Well, I hope you can persuade George, Billy. Mr. Witches. I don't think it's a good option for him to move to AC Milan, let alone for that reason......"

Wooks didn't agree, but just asked, "Did you talk to George just now?" Mr. Donn. ”

"Hmm."

"Looks like you didn't make it." Woolks chuckled. "Mr. Donn, I think there's something you've never understood."

"What's the matter?"

"In George's presence, what I said didn't work as well as what you said. If you didn't convince him, how could I possibly convince him? ”

Don was stunned for a moment, he really hadn't thought about this kind of thing. He had always thought that George must have been Woolks, and he would listen to whatever he said.

But ...... "You're not lying to me, are you?" ”

"Why should I lie to you, Mr. Donn? You've been with George for so long, can't you even see that? ”

Donn was speechless.

"Well, thank you, Mr. Wooks." Don was completely out of breath, he hung up the phone, sat in the car for a moment, and then drove towards Wilford.

※※※ Morning training, George. Wood didn't come. This incident caused an uproar within the team - you must know that this is George. Wood is absent from training for the first time since becoming part of Nottingham Forest.

Coupled with his abnormal performance in the past few days, everyone is speculating about George. Something happened to Wood.

Chris Rac found Don because everyone knew that Donn and Wood had the best relationship, and they were simply "like father and son".

"He's in a little bit of trouble." Donn wasn't honest with his assistant coach, "I approved him to take a leave of absence to deal with it." ”

"Oh......" Chrislak realized, "I'll just say it." George is not the kind of person who misses training without an excuse. ”

He shook his head and walked away, Don shrugged his shoulders behind.

After Chris Lak relayed this to the team, everyone's suspicions subsided slightly, but new speculation came out - what kind of trouble was George going on? You need to take a special leave of absence to deal with it.

Donn glanced at the media who were filming outside the training ground, called Chris Lak over, and then pointed to the reporters and said, "Tell them it's time to shoot publicly, and tell them all to get out." ”

Chrislak nodded. Began to rush out reporters.

But journalists have different opinions.

"Fifteen minutes are not up yet, we can continue shooting!"

"May I ask Mr. Chris Lak why we didn't find George in the team. Wood? ”

"I heard that he has been in personal contact with AC Milan recently, does his absence from training have anything to do with that?"

"AC Milan need to give George. How much does Wood pay for Nottingham Forest to release him? ”

"Selling the captain of the team, will it cause dissatisfaction among the fans? Have you ever been concerned about this? ”

…… Buzzing, like a swarm of flies, made a noise in a corner of the training ground, attracting everyone's attention.

Don finally walked over in person.

"This is not the time to answer questions from reporters, ladies and gentlemen." His cold face really scared some reporters. "When the time comes, please get out."

"Mr. Donn, please answer the question about George. Wood's transfer rumours ......"

"That's all fucking bullshit!" Tang En burst into foul language, and there was an uproar among the reporters.

"You'd better all leave before I'm in a bad mood, or I'll cancel my regular press conference this afternoon." With that, Don glanced at Pierce again. Bruce.

Bruce knew what he meant, and it looked like he and George. The results of the Wood exchange were not very good...... He nodded, and was the first to turn and walk out.

Other reporters followed him and evacuated one after another.

The last person to leave was Carl. Spike, who was deliberately left behind with his Sky interview team, smiled brightly at Donn as he left.

Don's dark face was already imprinted in his eyes.

Donn knew that the new issue of "Football Those Things ......" must be about him and George. Wood's thing. But he can't take care of such trivial matters.

※※※ Sophia was surprised to see her son, opened the door and walked in.

"Forgot to take something?"

George shook his head and sat on the living room couch gasping for air as soon as he entered. Sophia then noticed that her son's face was flushed and his breath was panting.

"What's wrong, George?" Mom put down her work, wiped her hands clean, and came to Wood and sat down, tilting her head to look at her son.

"Mom, how about a different city life?" Wood looked up at his mom.

Sophia was a little surprised: "Why change cities?" We've had a great time in Nottingham, and your job...... Do you want to transfer? She suddenly understood.

"There's a club in Italy that wants me to go, and they promise to treat you......"

Sophia looked at Wood very seriously, "What are you playing for, George?" ”

"To heal you......"

"But I'm going to die, if not because I'm sick. What do you do if I die? Stop playing football and follow me to death? ”

Facing Sophia, whose expression was getting more and more serious, George. Wood was speechless.

"George, it's your job to play football. You're playing for yourself, not for me. If you say you want to play in Italy because of your own treatment, I don't have a problem. But don't say it's for me. Would you love to play in Italy yourself? ”

Wood remained silent.

Sophia looked at her son's stubbornness and sighed, "Honestly, George...... My body is clear to myself. No matter how much money you spend, you can't cure it, otherwise after so many years, so much of your salary will be spent on me, and the result? She smiled, but looked a little miserable.

"Mom, I've been thinking about that for a long time. I just want to see you healthy and happy while I'm alive. Find a girl, George. You're always single, so I can't rest assured......"

Wood tried to shake his head, but told his mother to grab it. Wood stopped the moment he felt his mother's cold hand on his cheek.

"Don't shake your head, if you're really for me, you don't have a last name, George."

Wood listened to his mother's soft, but slightly faint voice, and nodded.

"George, remember. There is no son in this world who is always with his mother, and people will look at that kind of thing in a different light. You have to have your own life, a life that is completely your own, and has nothing to do with your mother. Do you know? ”

Wood continued to nod.

Sophia looked at her son and smiled very softly. She kissed Wood on the cheek, "Go to training, George." Don't keep Mr. Donn waiting too long. ”

"Mom......" Wood looked at his aging mother, as if he was worried that he would never see her again when he turned around and went out. Can you let me stay with you for half a day? I'll go back to the afternoon training ......"

"No, George." Sophia shook her finger, "You can't make excuses for your laziness. What do you rely on to succeed, George? What are you worried about? Go train, that's your job. ”

Sophia stood up and looked at Wood.

That look made Wood unbearable, and he also stood up: "Okay, I'm leaving." Goodbye, Mom. ”

Sophia waved at him, "By the way, if you quarrel with Mr. Donn, remember to apologize to him." You can't go against him. ”

"Mom?" Wood was amazed.

"Don't think I didn't see the jeep parked in front of our house." Sophia blinked. "Think about who gave you the opportunity in the first place? He's really looking out for you, George. ”

Wood nodded again, and then said goodbye to his mother and went out again.

When the door was closed, the smile on Sophia's face faded, and the glitter in her eyes dimmed, replaced by a low sigh.

※※※ George. Wood was halfway through training and there was no media around.

His teammates looked at him and Don curiously.

"I apologize to you, sir." George, standing in front of Donn. Wood said with his head down. "I shouldn't have ......"

Don interrupted him, "You don't need to apologize to me. It's all the players in the team who need to accept your apology, you're the captain, you're their role model, everyone's eyes are on you. You need to be forgiven for being late for training, not mine. Don waved his hand, "Go and apologize to them." ”

So George. Wood obediently walked up to his teammates who were training, and Don motioned for Chris Lak to stop the training, gathered everyone together, and then listened to Wood's apology.

"I apologize to everyone for being late for training, I'm sorry for being ......late for training as a captain," Wooder slowed down, making sure everyone could hear what he was saying.

The teammates on the opposite side had different expressions, some suddenly realized, some were hot and confused, and some were expressionless.

After Wood apologized, Don came out and announced his decision against George. Wood's penalty is that he will be on the bench for the first round of the league game because he is late for training, and he will also be fined £10,000. In addition, the training subjects that are delayed due to tardiness must be made up by additional practice.

No one disputed this, not even George. Wood doesn't ask for privileges just because he's the captain. The discipline that Donn has always emphasized is on full display at this moment.

※※※At the regular press conference in the afternoon, the media who had been scolded by Tang En in the morning planned to give Don a collective dismissal - after the press officer and Don walked into the venue together to announce the official start of the press conference. The reporters left their seats one after another, and all of them left the venue in a very short time! In the blink of an eye, only Pierce was left in the press room. Bruce ...... The expression on the press officer's face was so embarrassed and so embarrassing, even Pierce. Bruce didn't expect his peers to do this...... He turned his head from side to side, then looked back at the two people on the stage.

The look of surprise only appeared on Donn's face at first, and he quickly hid it.

Now he's smiling at the empty press conference.

"Mr. Reporter, do you have any questions?" He said to Bruce, who was sitting in the center.

"Ah...... Oh, uh......" Bruce hadn't recovered from the shock of the scene.

Donn whispered a command to the press officer, who strode to the door. He didn't want his words to be heard by those ears outside the door, since they were going to play this game for Lao Tzu, then they didn't want to get any news!

The door was slammed shut, and the reporters waiting at the door retreated one after another like birds startled by the sound of gunfire.

"Alright, Mr. Bruce. You don't have to be nervous. Now it's just me and you, you can ask whatever question you want, I know everything, I can't say anything. This is to thank you for the special treatment you gave me! Donn sat on the stage and looked at Pierce with a smile. Bruce.

"Uh, okay. George. Wood and AC Milan ......"

"He's going to stay at Nottingham Forest and not going anywhere." Donn interrupted Bruce's question, "He's the red flag of Nottingham Forest, have you ever seen an army that lost its flag?" You can tell the Forest fans and put them at ease. Their captain had never considered abandoning them, and he would be here before, now, and ever. You might as well give him the 'Robin Hood' hat, he's got enough nicknames anyway, not more than that. Have you ever seen Robin Hood who left Sherwood Forest? No? Me neither. Robin Hood is the only one. Sherwood Forest is meaningful because of Robin Hood's existence, but Robin Hood who leaves Sherwood Forest is not Robin Hood. ”

(To be continued)