Chapter 415: Change to Another Training Center (1/2)
Chapter 415: Change to Another Training Center
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
There was a question on Quora, a website that was basically the American version of Zhihu. Namely, how should Indians curb the rise of a neighboring country?
This was a ridiculous question and also a ridiculous idea. The person asking was trying to figure out how to destroy the development of other countries, instead of developing their own nation.
For example, if you were not a very good student, then what should you do? Work hard to improve yourself, or poison all the classmates who were better than you? Or if you noticed your neighbor becoming rich from his efforts, then what should you do? Learn from your neighbor, or set fire to his house?
A bad student might poison the good students, but it wouldn't change his terrible study habits. A poor man might burn a rich man's house, but it couldn't change his poverty.
But the fact is, there are many people like this. For example, when Steven found out that Dai Li was receiving twenty percent of Taylor's revenue, he was jealous of Dai Li.
Sports brokers in the United States are very special, and they are supposed to serve athletes. However, the fact is that many brokers can directly determine the fate of athletes. For example, it often appears in the news that a basketball player in the NBA asked for a high salary according to his broker's instructions and ended up with no chance to play basketball. Another typical example is Kevin Taylor, who ended up bankrupt after his broker stole most of his money.
As an agent, Steven felt that he had the right to decide where Phillip would train.
Dai Li's Office.
Steven raised his cup of coffee, took a sip, and then leaned his upper body against the sofa with his legs crossed, assuming a commanding position.
”Coach Li, I think we should seriously talk about the Phillip's training contract for next year.” Steven put down his coffee cup.
”Just the same as this year will be okay. I have no objection,” said Dai Li.
”But I don't agree!” Steven said, leaning forward.
”Well, what's your new idea?” said Dai Li.
”I would like to talk a little bit more about the cost of Phillip's training for next year,” said Steven.
”Training cost? I have never charged Phillip for his training! Will you give me the money?” Dai Li said with an innocent expression.
”But you take away five percent of his income.” Steven snorted.
”That's as you say. Well, if you think this is training cost, that's fine!” Dai Li had already guessed Steven's intention, but instead of disclosing his knowledge, Dai Li picked up his cup of tea and took a sip.
But Steven said, ”I hope that five percent can become a fixed number.”
”No problem,” Dai Li said without any hesitation. He took out his phone and calculated for a while. ”I got nearly $600,000 dollars from Phillip this year. Well, I'll give you a discount; I'll charge you $500,000!”
”No, it's too expensive.” Steven shook his head.
”So, what's your idea?” Dai Li put down his phone and looked at Steven with a smile, but there was dissatisfaction in his heart.
”$50,000!” Steven held out his five fingers.
Dai Li said nothing but looked at Steven contemptuously.
”Well, I know you are not satisfied with the price. How about $70,000 dollars?” Steven compromised.
”$500,000,” Dai Li said firmly.
”$80,000. I can't back down any more. You must know this is the highest price. Other members, even the members who enjoy the best personal services would not pay you $80,000 a year for training,” said Steven.
”Half a million. I can't go any lower,” Dai Li said without hesitation.
”If you insist on this price, then we won't be doing business.” Steven's words were filled with menace.
Dai Li, however, was unmoved. He said, ”I have my reasons for charging this price, and it is not unreasonable. You pay the training fee of $500,000, and Phillip will be able to compete with athletes who are not handicapped, and even beat most of them. That is the effect of my training. I guarantee that nowhere else in America can you find anyone who can do this. It is worth it to pay the $500,000.”
”Is that so? None of the fitness training centers in the United States are better than you? Even the famous AP training center?” Steven said with a disdainful look.
”They are not as good at training disabled athletes,” Dai Li said confidently.
”Well, if you think so, then I have to terminate our cooperation for the next year,” Steven said with his hands spread out. He stood up.
Dai Li made a gesture of goodbye, and then said, ”I hope you take this into careful consideration, and the same to Phillip. Since the career peak of an athlete only exists for several years, Phillip can't waste his youth. When Phillip wants to restart his career, it might be too late.”
”Is that so?” Steven winced and added, ”I believe Phillip will be better with the AP training center!”