Beckham did not chat with Twain for long because he still had to shoot a commercial. But from the short conversation, Twain also understood some of the ins and outs.
As everyone knew, Beckham's wife, Victoria Beckham, was a famous fashionista who liked to go to fashionable places. Being invited to watch a fashion show in Milan was also a normal social activity.
As a new world-famous model, Shania was naturally someone she wanted to make friends with.
In this way, Shania and Victoria were considered acquainted, and then through Victoria, Shania got to know David Beckham.
This relationship was quite complicated.
Tang En stood in the corner and looked at Beckham and Shania, who were filming under the spotlight.
He never thought he would become acquainted with Beckham in this way. Although they must have heard of each other's names, they had never had such deep contact.
If not for Shania, Twain and Beckham would have followed their own paths in life, and nothing would have changed.
Their own paths.
Twain looked at Beckham, who was posing according to the photographer's instructions, and repeated this sentence in his heart.
What should their own paths be like?
He, Tony Twain, did not know his future. He did not even know his future a month later, let alone any further.
What about David Beckham? Twain did not dare to say the distant one, but he still remembered the recent one.
This year was 2006, and the new season that was about to begin was the 2006-2007 season. In this season, Capello took charge of the unstable Real Madrid, bringing with him the concept of Italian football and an iron-fisted coaching style. Real Madrid's great purge of star players from the "Galácticos" era was officially launched.
Ronaldo became the first victim. He was sold by Real Madrid to AC Milan during the winter transfer period. At the same time, Real Madrid brought in a large number of young players and began to build a future that belonged to them. The Argentinian youngsters Gago and Higuaín, and the Brazilian youngster Marcelo were signed.
Beckham, who was originally the main force in Real Madrid, was also faced with a serious challenge.
Capello did not like him and wanted to purge him.
As a result, the club and Beckham's contract renewal negotiations progressed slowly, and there was even a break.
After Beckham was completely disappointed with Real Madrid, he finally announced during the winter transfer period that he would transfer to the Los Angeles Galaxy on a free transfer when his contract expired at the end of the season.
At that time, this news could be said to have caused a sensation. Some people even thought it was an April Fool's joke — how could David Beckham, a world-class star player, who was far from old enough to consider retirement and had unlimited commercial value, transfer to play in a second-tier or third-tier league in the world?
Does he not care about his career anymore? Did he not care about his own competitive state anymore? Did he not care about his reputation anymore? He doesn't care about … football?
The news was confirmed. Beckham was indeed leaving the center of European football, leaving the center of world football, and going to the "football desert" of Major League Soccer.
No one was optimistic about him anymore … Everyone thought that this might be a sign that Beckham was planning to change careers in the entertainment industry …
After that, Beckham suddenly exploded in the league tournament. He relied on his professional attitude to regain the trust of manager Capello and returned to the team's main lineup. Then he helped the team catch up with Barcelona step by step and started a classic reversal in late March. In the four years since he joined Real Madrid, his biggest regret was that he did not win a championship trophy for the team. This was also the main reason why many people criticized him. He hoped to help the team defeat Barcelona before he left and win back the long-lost league title. That was his only wish.
Tang En did not know the story after that. In the middle of April, he inexplicably transmigrated. He did not know if Beckham's wish had come true. He also did not know what the respective fates of Real Madrid and Beckham would be in the future.
Whether Beckham, who went to Los Angeles, was really swallowed up by the desert, gradually forgotten, or changed from a football star to a movie star … Tang En had no way of knowing.
But he still clearly remembered his feelings when he learned of Beckham's decision — helplessness and anger.
Helplessness at Beckham's decision, and anger at Real Madrid.
Letting Beckham go was bound to be the most significant and foolish mistake in the career of the Real Madrid chairman, Calderón.
Yes, that was what Tang En thought before Beckham led the team to a desperate counterattack in the future.
He was different from most people. He had always thought that Beckham was an underrated player. The halo of a commercial star was so dazzling that everyone forgot that he was also an outstanding football player. When most people mentioned Beckham, the first thing they thought of was his image when he was endorsing products, not his diligent figure on the field and the training ground. Some people even thought that Beckham's diligent image itself was a kind of commercial packaging …
That was silly.
Tang En liked diligent players. Whether or not they had talent was another matter, but he absolutely did not want them if they were not diligent.
Their respective paths in life …
Ever since Tang En appeared in this world, he had experienced many things. Some things were exactly the same as what he was familiar with, and nothing had changed. Some things were completely different from what he knew. Among these completely different things, some were because of his direct interference, such as van der Vaart's transfer from Ajax to Nottingham Forest instead of Hamburg, or van Nistelrooy's transfer from Manchester United to Nottingham Forest. Some were because of indirect changes, such as when Capello went to Real Madrid, he brought an extra person — Trezeguet.
Then, would his existence change Beckham's future path?
In the new season, he won Capello's trust and goodwill, contributing assists and goals to the fans as a starter throughout the season. With his good performance, he won a new contract with the club and continued to stay at Real Madrid until he retired.
Or rather, nothing had changed. Capello did not like him, the club wanted to abandon him, the media vilified him, and Hollywood beckoned to his wife and bewitched his choice of future. Then everything was irrevocable … He went to America.
Apart from these two endings, was there a third party?
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Tang En was so engrossed in his thoughts that he did not notice that the two had already finished filming and were surrounding him to observe his expression curiously.
"Mr. Tang En?" Perhaps feeling that it was a little impolite, Beckham finally called out to him.
"Ah!" Suddenly seeing the two people appear in front of him, Tang En was startled. "You … Why are you here? Don't continue … "He pointed to the middle of the studio, only to find that the staff were busy dismantling the lights and moving away the soft light panels, looking like they were wrapping up work and going home.
"Finished filming?" he asked, puzzled.
"Yes." Shania spread her hands. "What exactly are you thinking, Uncle Tony?"
"Working with Shania is going well." Beckham looked at Shania and smiled.
Shania stuck her tongue out at him and hugged Tang En. "Let's have lunch together. I've already told David."
"Ah … Uh, where's your wife, David?"
"Victoria is in Spain, looking after the children. She's worried about Cruz. "
Cruz was Beckham and Victoria's third son. Born on February 20, 2005, he was the Beckhams' new favorite.
"I'm flying back to Madrid in the afternoon. I think I should treat my new friend to a meal before I leave." Beckham extended his hand to Tang En.
Was it possible to refuse such a thing?
Tang En also extended his hand. "But I think it should be me, the host."
Beckham laughed. "Don't forget, I'm British too, Tony."
Tang En was a little embarrassed by the laughter. He really thought Beckham was Spanish …
"Uh, okay. If you have a chance to go to Nottingham in the future, it's my treat. That's my territory. "He winked at Beckham.
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Lunch was held in a high-end restaurant in London. It was Beckham's favorite restaurant. It could be seen from the private room he had long reserved.
Without the paparazzi to disturb them, the three could talk about whatever they wanted.
Shania pulled Beckham along to give Tang En a fashion lesson. Tang En, the fearless coach, was as honest as a primary school student in front of the serious little girl.
Beckham was fortunate to see another side of Tony Twain that no one knew about and smiled happily.
"Don't tell anyone about this." Tang En took the opportunity when Shania went to the bathroom to specially remind Beckham.
"Don't worry, Tony. But I don't think you need to worry. Even if the media really knew about this, they wouldn't believe it. If I didn't see it with my own eyes, even I wouldn't believe it … Haha! "
Tang En shrugged helplessly amidst Beckham's laughter.
"Do you mind telling me how you met Shania?" Beckham's curiosity was piqued. Beckham had reason to be curious about a football manager who had such a good relationship with a world-famous model and was even willing to let her act coquettishly.
"It sounds like a movie script." Tang En recalled for a moment. "It's like this …"
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"No wonder she keeps calling you 'Uncle Tony' …" Beckham said thoughtfully after listening to the story.
"In my eyes, she's not some world-famous model. She's just a girl who will never grow up." Tang En took a sip of red wine.
"I understand." Beckham nodded.
"What are you guys talking about?" Shania, who had just returned from the bathroom, opened the door curiously and asked when she heard the last sentence.
"Your Uncle Tony told me the story of how you guys met. It's very interesting." Beckham laughed.
Shania coughed twice and returned to her seat. She suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
At this time, Tang En wanted to talk to Beckham about his career.
He had thought about that question for a long time and did not know where to start. Tell him directly that he would be abandoned by the club after six months? That would be too shocking. David Beckham would definitely not believe it.
"Uh, David, you should have worked with the new manager. What do you think of him?"
Football was, after all, a common topic between the two men. Speaking of this, the relaxed expression on Beckham's face disappeared. Tang En keenly noticed it.
"Well … He's a very strict manager, different from the previous few in the team. Everyone has to adapt again … "Beckham shrugged and shook his head." I might have to train harder than before to impress him. "
"Real Madrid is a powerhouse club. They haven't won a championship title for several years in a row. Everyone is under a lot of pressure. Maybe it's better to be stricter … "Tang En comforted. "David, have you thought about coming back to play football?" He asked in a seemingly unintentional manner while pointing at his feet.
"Back to the English Premier League?" Beckham smiled and shook his head. "No."
"Is it because of Manchester United?" Tang En continued to ask tentatively.
"That's one of the reasons. You know I played for Manchester United for many years. I can't imagine myself wearing another team's jersey against Manchester United … "Beckham shook his head. He really could not imagine it.
He had said this once in 2006, when he returned to China to promote his new autobiography. When he was asked if it was possible to return to the English Premier League, he answered the reporter as such.
Now, in a private setting, he said it again.
When Tang En heard this, he could only sigh in his heart.
If there were no changes in the next six months, then Tang En only hoped that when he was at the end of his rope, Beckham could give up the idea.
Tang En and Shania ended the lunch with regret and said goodbye to Beckham. He still had to rush back to participate in the team's training the next day, while Tang En had to accompany Shania shopping in London.
"Good luck, David," Tang En said as he held Beckham's hand when they said goodbye at the airport. There was still the second half of the sentence that he did not say: "You do need some good luck in the future …"
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"Where are we going?" After sending Beckham off, Tang En asked Shania in the car on the way back to London.
"Let's go shopping!" Shania announced excitedly.
"Hmm … I understand." Tang En thought to himself that all women were like that.
"Don't think I'm buying for myself." Shania saw through his thoughts. "I'm buying for you. You need to change your image. You can't be like this all year round … "
His agent, Fasal, who was driving in front, added, "Shania is right, Mr. Tang. Even a man needs to have multiple sets of clothes to wear on different occasions. "
For some reason, Tang En thought of George Wood's agent. The man, who had not harassed him for a while, was very good at dressing himself up. Every time he appeared in front of him, his image would be different.
"I always feel that men who often change their appearance are all sissies …"
"Hey, Uncle Tony!" Shania was a little angry.
"Alright, alright, I'll accept your suggestion. Anyway, with a person from the fashion world like you around, I don't need to worry … "Tang En raised his hands in surrender. He did not want to let this rare meeting end on a sour note.
So, with Shania leading the way, the three of them went straight to London's most famous shopping street — Oxford Street. There, Tang En was brought in and out of high-end clothing stores and in and out of fitting rooms, showing off the new clothes for Shania and her agent to see. When the two of them nodded, Fasal took out his credit card and swiped it to pay the bill. He then packed the clothes he had chosen into his handbag. The three of them then went to the next store.
Tang En had never experienced such a crazy shopping spree in his life. Whether it was in China or here, he had never gone through so much trouble just to buy clothes and trousers.
He had always felt that this scene should appear on a woman, and that he should be the one to swipe his card to pay the bill. He did not expect the situation to be completely reversed.
But …
Tang En posed in what he thought was a handsome pose in the mirror in the fitting room. The person who appeared in the mirror was almost unrecognizable to him.
But then again, after being tossed around by Shania, he really did feel a little like a male star on the cover of a fashion magazine.
"Are you done, Uncle Tony?" Shania called out from outside.
"Oh … Ah, yes, I'm done. I'll be right out." Tang En looked at himself in the mirror again, then turned around and pushed the door open.
Finally, in the hotel room, Shania looked at her "work" with satisfaction — a brand new Tony Tang En.
"How do you feel, Mr. Tang?" Shania casually picked up a fashion magazine from the bedside table and rolled it up to act as a microphone. She imitated a reporter and asked Tang En.
Tang En looked at himself in the mirror and spun around. "Feel? That's good. Now I don't have to be afraid of being followed by the paparazzi when I go out. They won't recognize me at all. It's quite practical. "
"Uncle Tony!" A deep sense of defeat welled up from the bottom of Shania's heart.
"Hahahaha!" Her agent, Mr. Fasal, was rocking back and forth with laughter. (To be continued. If you wish to know what happened next, please log on to WWW. QIDIAN. com. More chapters. Support the author. Support original reading!)
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