Chapter 364
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"A … Captain like me?"
"That's right. You're like that. You work harder than anyone else in the team. No matter what kind of results you achieve, you've never been arrogant. You're always down-to-earth. Everyone can see that. Do you think your position in the team is because of the boss? "
Wood turned his head to look at Tang En. He just smiled.
"No, it's because everyone knows you do have that ability. Your performance is convincing, so no one has any objections to you being the starter."
Tang En nodded. "Last season, the media thought you were able to be the team's main defensive midfielder because of my special care. Do you believe that bullsh * t?"
Wood shook his head.
"That's right. You're very confident. I knew it from the start." Tang En smiled happily. That's right. You've just entered the team and haven't signed a contract yet. It's like you're training with the First Team. Is that not enough confidence?
"So … you're different from me. You can't imitate me in everything, George. Are you worried that you don't have any prestige in the team as the captain? But you've already proven your prestige with your actions … Do you still remember the UEFA Europa League match last season? After Freddy was kicked off by the Brazilian, what did you do? "
Wood nodded.
"Although the boss is here, I still have to say that you did a great job. I believe that many people in the team had the same idea at the time. They wanted to take the Brazilian down, but they might not have the courage. Yet, you did it without hesitation. This incident made everyone look at you in a new light … "
Tang En interrupted Albertini. "This … I also have to say this. Even now, I insist on applauding you for that foul, George. At that time, I didn't deliberately provoke the referee to vent my dissatisfaction. I just thought that your foul was too cool! Do you know what a captain is? A captain stands up for his teammates at that time. You need to protect your teammates because they trust you and support you. They know that even if they encounter trouble, the captain will step forward to help them solve it. If they're bullied, there's bound to be bullies back! This … is a captain. It's what a captain like you should do. "
Albertini nodded in agreement at the side.
"You made your teammates suddenly feel that you're a trustworthy person at that moment, a person worthy of support. You did it, George. Think about it, why didn't anyone object when I announced that you were the captain in front of everyone in the locker room? "
"Because you show them with your actions that when they are in trouble, you will help them solve it," Albertini said helpfully.
"No matter what method you use … you've already established your prestige in their hearts." It was as if Tang En and Albertini were performing a crosstalk, one sentence after another, slowly unraveling the knot in their hearts. "What are you worried about? If one day you suddenly become like Demi and greet everyone with a smile, I'm afraid everyone will think you're crazy. "
Albertini smiled happily at the side. Hearing Tang En's words, he thought of Wood's bright smile. That was really … too strange.
"Everything about you has been accepted by your teammates. Why do you still want to change yourself? There was no such thing as a captain adapting to the team. A team had to bear the mark of a captain. Let's make an analogy: Demi's style is wind, your style is fire. That's good. I don't think there's any problem with having two captains with different styles. You just need to change a little … "Tang En raised his index finger. "Open your mouth and speak. Express your thoughts, opinions, what you want your teammates to do, what you advise them to do, what you don't want them to do, what you think is good, what is bad … Express all your thoughts in words, instead of sitting in the corner of the locker room all day in silence. How does it feel to stand at the front of the team when you enter? George. "
Wood did not utter a word. He was thinking back to Tang En and Albertini's words.
That's right. He thought a captain should be like Albertini, receiving everyone's welcome, support, and respect. But he did not expect there to be more than one way to achieve that.
Be a captain with his own style?
He had never thought about it.
But … it might be worth a try.
"I think …" Wood opened his mouth to say, "… it feels, not bad."
Tang En and Albertini looked at each other and smiled.
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The gathering ended. Tang En and Albertini's family had to say goodbye.
Albertini and his wife first thanked Sophia and turned to get the car. Tang En held Wood back. "Well … There's a saying. You said you and Demetrio have nothing in common, but I don't see it that way. Of course, on the surface, one is passionate and extroverted, while the other is reserved. But I think the two of you have something in common. Do you know what it is? "
Wood shook his head. "I don't know."
"Serious. You and Demetrio are both serious people. "Tang En turned his head to look at Albertini, who was sitting in the car and waving at him.
"I think serious people may live a harder life than others, but their achievements are not small." Tang En patted Wood on the shoulder and turned to walk to Albertini's car. Demetrio had agreed to send Tang En home.
Albertini was serious about football, serious about AC Milan, and serious about his love and family. Wood was serious about his mother and equally serious about football. Otherwise, he would not have been able to achieve what he had today.
Tang En was halfway there when Sophia called out to him. "Mr. Tang En, please come often when you're free."
Tang En turned to Sophia and nodded with a smile. "I will, Madam."
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Watching Tang En and Albertini leave, Sophia and Wood turned to return to the house.
"George, it was Mr. Tang who took the initiative to call me and tell me about the problems you've been facing recently. He hoped I could help you. You're a lucky child. There are so many people who think of you. So, don't let Mr. Tang down. "His mother gently stroked his son's hair.
"Yes, I know." His son nodded vigorously.
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