In America, the winner takes all.

Chapter 149 The principal joins the gang; an offer that cannot be refused (two in one)

"Patient Name: Ethan O'Connor

Date of birth: April 1976, 8

Sample collection date: December 1994, 12

Sample analysis date: December 1994, 12

Summary of test results: The sample showed slightly low viability and morphology..."

According to the doctor, Ethan's fertility is 7% of normal people.

But if you add Ethan's own characteristics, it is enough to make up for the % gap.

In Ethan's own opinion, this is a kind of protection.

Otherwise, with my lifestyle, I won’t end up with children flying all over the place.

In that case, no matter how much money you make, it won’t be enough.California has a community property system, and support payments are based on a "percentage of income."

"In addition to drugs, what other ways can increase the probability..." Lisa asked again.

"Statement, mentality is the most critical factor. Keep your mood comfortable, or add some fun items, such as dressing up or toys..." the doctor responded.

dress up?Toy?project?

Lisa nodded frequently. Although she was not sure of the effect, there was at least no harm in doing so.

"Ethan, who would you like me to dress up as?" Lisa took out the makeup mirror in the car and looked at herself carefully.

"Of course... everyone likes it." Ethan said.

"Insatiable." Lisa closed her makeup mirror.

"I want Charlize to switch to another agent, such as JJ Harris." Ethan then talked to Lisa about Charlize.

"I know her. This is very suitable. Very suitable." Lisa nodded frequently. If it weren't for Ethan's sake, she would have dumped Charlize long ago.

With this adjustment, everyone is happy.

"In addition, Susan has compiled some announcement information. Now a lot of sports media and magazines want to interview you. There are two most noteworthy ones. One is ESPN's athlete entertainment reality show. You will participate in the recording of the program as a representative of high school students. Will you There are many professional players participating.”

"There is another one that I definitely like... Playboy magazine has taken a fancy to your potential in the field of gossip news. This is in line with the magazine's positioning. It wants to invite you to take photos with the playmates and include an exclusive interview."

"Sounds pretty good." Ethan said.

Needless to say, ESPN is the leader in the sports television media industry.

Although the circulation of Playboy is not as high as the tens of millions at its peak, it still sells millions of copies per issue.

Then Ethan told Lisa another good news: "Wilson called me on Christmas Eve and agreed to the price I proposed before, but based on the previous cooperation between the two parties, I gave a friendly price, and finally got a % discount. .”

Wilson's senior executive called Ethan himself.Considering that the two parties may cooperate for a long time, Ethan finally relaxed and became a little cheaper.But even so, it’s still 160 million US dollars a year.

Players' sneaker contracts are generally divided into three types: commodity contracts, cash contracts, and signature contracts.

The first is just to provide free sneakers, plus some compensation, mainly for less famous players.

The second type will provide a certain amount of compensation and is applicable to the starting players.Low six figures, high seven figures.

The third type of signature contract is only applicable to "stars", and the manufacturer will customize and individually design signature shoes for the players.For very few big brands, additional sales shares will be given.The total reward is in the tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions.

In fact, in addition to these three types, there is a special contract, which is a co-branded contract. Only one person can receive this treatment.

Sneaker contracts, in terms of commercial value, football is not as good as basketball.

Because there are more people involved in the sport of basketball.Although football attracts the most attention, the participation rate is much lower than other sports. Parents think this sport is more dangerous, and the number of people participating in this sport is not as high as that of baseball.

Ethan's compensation is already among the top ranks of "commodity contracts" and is comparable to some NBA starting players.

If you take into account the two factors of "football" and "high school students", it can be called a sky-high price.

But Wilson still gave it, which was a bit of a gamble. It also stipulated that he would have priority next year and the year after that, and it also came with performance requirements and a certain amount of exposure.

It can be said that Wilson wants to rely on Ethan to make a comeback in the youth rugby shoe market.

Ethan's grades are better now, but his burden is also heavier. In another sense, with greater ability comes greater responsibility.

Teammates, manufacturers, schools, and family are all counting on me... let alone getting hurt.

As he was thinking about it, Ethan's cell phone rang.

This time it’s not Kate, it’s Bridget.

"You come home with me this afternoon." Lisa noticed Ethan looking at his phone and made the request almost immediately.

She even canceled her Christmas vacation travel arrangements in order to devote her limited vacation time to the unlimited cause of creating humans.

Bridget didn't get through, and then sent a message to Ethan, wanting to invite Ethan to visit New Zealand, and specifically mentioned that "many young female models are going with him."

Of course Ethan wanted to go...but he didn't have the time to do it.

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On the third day after the New Year, Ethan returned to school, including the coaching staff, and most of the players had returned to the team.

Starting today, the team will resume some training and the school will also prepare for the new season.

On the first day of resuming training, the players were naturally most concerned about the news about Ethan during the Christmas holiday.

"That's Bridget Hall! Ethan, you have to talk about what it's like to be these famous models?"

The teammates' questions were as vulgar as ever.

"What does it feel like to be your girlfriend?" Ethan asked with a smile.

"Uh..." His teammates sneered, then felt that this question was not polite.

Then Ethan saw several main players coming to the stadium, Flea, Albert, Mount, Ford, Wild Boar...

In addition to Ford, several other players still wear Wilson's shoes.

"How was the discussion?" Ethan asked.

In addition to herself, Susan also had to renegotiate the sneaker sponsorships of these teammates.

"Not bad." Flea smiled. Although he didn't make it to the finals, he still won the stretcher championship.

Ethan quietly asked about the specific price. Although it was far inferior to his own, it was still higher than the previous sponsorship.

Ethan didn't see Cooper, but after asking, he found out that he went skiing a few days ago and broke his leg. He was currently in the school infirmary with Wild Boar, and Munster was also doing rehabilitation training there... Ethan was planning to go there in a few days. The school doctor's office visited several people.

In addition to individual players, Ethan is planning to expand the scope of agency to the entire team this time and provide "commodity contracts" for the remaining players.

But talking in the name of the team cannot bypass the school. Ethan plans to visit John and Grace at the principal's home tonight.

·
At night, Burbank, Principal John's home.

"Consulting company?" John, who had been listening quietly, couldn't help but raise his head.

"That's right, a business consulting company that is independent of the school, starting from BHHS, to other schools under the education group, and then to other schools, we are responsible for acting as an intermediary bridge between the school and the brand..." Ethan talked eloquently, Show full confidence.

He doesn't look like a high school student at all.

And what he mentioned was not a "whimsical" idea, but a business model that had been proven.

This dates back to June 1954, 6. It rained heavily during the World Cup final on that day. The shoemaker accompanying the West German team temporarily replaced the players with long spikes before the game, which also helped West Germany win the title for the first time. World Cup Champion.

This shoemaker is called Adolf Dassler.He founded a sports brand called Adidas.

Twelve years later at the World Cup in England, his son Horst Dassler donated a batch of sneakers for free to the Football Association, which was short of funds at the time. This allowed Adidas' three stripes to appear in the opening and closing ceremonies of the World Cup.Among the 12 athletes in the final, 22 were wearing Adidas sneakers.

This was the beginning of sports marketing when Horst Dassler was 30 years old.

After that, he became the "man behind" FIFA President Havelange. "isl", which he established in cooperation with Japan Dentsu, acted as an agent for the commercial sponsorship business of the World Cup for the next 40 years.

Ethan is just standing on the shoulders of giants to "re-enact" a little bit.His previous life's work was related to these, so he naturally knew the ropes.

"We can definitely cooperate. Rice's mother, Lisa Vigil, is a big agent. She has excellent business operation skills. It was she who allowed me to get more than 7 figures in sponsorship from Wilson." Sen specifically mentioned.

"Seven digits?" John's eyebrows twitched.

"Yes, she has excellent business development capabilities, but she is obviously a Hollywood agent, and sometimes she needs an agent..." Ethan explained the cause and effect.He had to borrow Lisa's name. No one would believe that a high school student would do this.

"Grace can contact the school's partners and open up the relationship with the education group. Lisa is responsible for contacting the brand..." Ethan made a handshake gesture.

In the past, Grace, who was a cheerleading coach, was not interested in these things, but now she is not only a cheerleading coach, but also a sports director. After tasting the taste of power and money, she has also undergone some changes. Then he looked at his father.

"My daughter and I need to discuss it privately." John replied cautiously.

"Of course, this is not a trivial matter." Ethan didn't say much. Before leaving, he took out the gift he had prepared, a brand-name women's handbag with a stack of US dollars in it. This was what he relied on. The money earned from the school stadium is considered as a reward for Grace.

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After Ethan left, John counted the wad of bills in his bag.

"This young man knows how to behave, but he oversimplifies things and NFHS will not let it go."

"Dad, if I remember correctly, you represent the school and also serve as the CIF executive committee member."

"That's right." John nodded.

There is no doubt that Ethan's words moved the father and daughter, not Ethan himself, but the woman behind Ethan.

"The other party won a seven-figure sponsorship for Ethan. This is too exaggerated."

"It doesn't require any additional investment, or even a dime from us. I think we can give it a try, but only if I join the team. Without my relationship, you can't accomplish anything." John threw the banknotes on the table.

"I wonder what the relationship between Ethan and that rich woman is?" Grace was thinking more about another question.

"It's just a sugar mummy, otherwise where did Ethan O'Connor's car come from?" John saw clearly.

"Oh my god..." Grace couldn't help but sigh.She knew that Ethan had a girlfriend in school.After having this incident with his teammate's mother, plus the gossip news that kept breaking out, and combined with what Ethan said to him, he actually still coveted her.

What a teddy... Her opinion of Ethan couldn't help but drop a bit.

But having said that, Teddy is Teddy, and it is quite profitable.Grace looked at the designer handbag placed on the table...

·
"F**K!" Ethan shuddered, today's task was completed.

"Do you like me today?" Lisa stood up and asked with a smile.

She was dressed in particularly heavy makeup today, wearing armor supported by plastic, and even had two argali horns on her head.There is a heart-shaped pattern printed on the lower abdomen. If you look carefully, you can also see Ethan's name mixed in.

The boots are made of fabric and plastic and look very delicate.

According to Lisa, this was specially customized by her from a prop studio in Hollywood.

It can be said to be the ceiling of the cos world.

And this is just part of Lisa's follow-up plan. She has already placed orders for more than a dozen sets.

And with the blessing of more professional uniforms, Ethan is undoubtedly more dedicated.

As for the pattern on Lisa's belly.

"It's better to just change it to a tattoo and keep it forever." Ethan patted her and Lisa shuddered. "Wen both front and back."

"That won't work, unless you tattoo my name on yourself." Lisa proposed an exchange.

It is popular among Europeans and Americans to tattoo their lover's name on their bodies to symbolize their love.

When Ethan thought about it... he had more than a dozen names on his chest, so he decided to forget it.

"What, you don't dare anymore?" Lisa asked immediately when Ethan didn't respond.

"Then why dare not?"

"Very good, let's go back together." Lisa finalized the matter while wiping her sweat.

Just as he was talking, there was a ringing sound from downstairs.Ethan stood at the window upstairs and looked down.

I saw Rice's cool red sports car, parked next to my white car.

"Why is he here?!" Lisa quickly took off the argali horns on her head.

Ethan's car has revealed the truth, and there is no way to hide it.The two tidied up and went downstairs to open the door.

Rice was carrying a bunch of things, obviously coming to see his mother. Faced with Ethan standing next to his mother, he was speechless for a moment.

"How did you..." Rice then saw the blush on his mother's face, and the ends of her hair were stuck together due to sweat. It was obvious that she had just experienced a high-intensity aerobic exercise.

"Ethan is now my fitness coach and leads my mother to exercise." Aunt Lisa smiled.

"Yes, I am Lisa's personal trainer. Lisa was very dedicated just now and the training effect was very good." Ethan nodded repeatedly.

Rice nodded and said subconsciously: "Then I'll leave it to you."

"Don't worry, I promise to let Lisa complete the task." Ethan nodded immediately.

After sitting at home for a while, Rice chose to leave, leaving a final sentence: "I won't disturb you two from exercising."

Lisa breathed a sigh of relief as she watched the red vehicle drive away.

"It was almost exposed, but luckily I reacted quickly." She whispered, and then thought that if Rice saw her tattoo... it would be too embarrassing.

The captain's name appeared on his mother's body inexplicably... If the media had known it, they would have reported it in endlessly, which would have been shocking news on the level of a nuclear bomb.

"It's better to slow down the tattoo matter." Lisa considered it comprehensively.

"Then get a tattoo." Ethan responded.

If you wear a tattoo, your ability to expand will be greatly enhanced...

·
"My father has to join the consulting company, and the education group is also interested, so all parties have to participate."

In the athletic director's office, Grace reports back on the situation.

Ethan had thought that John would join, but he never thought that the education group behind the school would also want to get involved.

From a control perspective, this will increase certain variables.

Unless, John and Grace are firmly bound to themselves.When I think about it, there is no stronger alliance than being "family."

"Let's have dinner tonight and discuss the details?" Ethan said.

"Let's discuss it here." Grace laughed.

But he directly saw through the mind of Ethan, the big teddy.

Grace is completely indifferent to men who cause trouble, and is even a little disgusted.

Even the little thoughts that Ethan had stirred up before were completely gone.

Career is career, in life, you still have to keep a distance from Ethan.

"It's absolutely okay..." Ethan didn't say much.

The two then began discussing the new season's lineup and possible potential signings.

Ethan mentioned previous opponents who had left a distinct impression on him, such as Utah's two tight ends and even the tight end on Eli Manning's team.

"These people are not in California, how can we drag them to school?" Grace shook her head repeatedly.

"I will make an offer that the other party cannot refuse." Ethan said casually.

Grace sneered: "Do you really think you are the godfather?"

·
"Do you want to be an unknown ordinary player in Utah, or are you going to dominate the country with me?" Ethan knocked on the table and looked at the two strong men opposite.

At the moment, he was in a restaurant in Salt Lake City, Utah, with Grace beside him, discussing the players. Of course she had to come with Ethan.

Sitting opposite the two were defensive tackle Haloti Nata and defensive end Chris Houck, who would become very good defensive end players in the future.

"This..." The two of them were hesitant, mainly because it was too far to go to school in California and they would have to come back once a week or even two weeks.

"There is no way, some things must be sacrificed for your own future. If you join BHHS, in addition to allowing you to gain widespread attention before entering college, there will also be scholarships provided by the school, including some commercial sponsorships, and the total income will be It's several times better than staying at Highland High School!" Ethan pointed out the key points.

Benefit in the long term as well as in the short term, this is the condition he can give.

"Of course, you two are not the only ones I'm considering. In fact, I have multiple alternatives. Whoever agrees first will have a place." Ethan continued.

I learned this trick from a college coach who wanted to recruit him.

"It's best to give me a definite answer tonight." Ethan finally said.

Grace, who was sitting next to Ethan, couldn't help but nod frequently at this time.

She originally thought this would be a very difficult tug-of-war negotiation, but she didn't expect that Ethan would render the other party speechless with just a few words, and he didn't even need to speak himself during the whole process.

If it were another person, or if I were in charge of the entire process, the results might be completely different.

Perhaps, this was one of the reasons why he was able to capture the heart of the rich woman - his sharp tongue.

Don’t women just like to hear nice words…

"I think there is a high probability that the two of them will agree tonight. Where will we go next?" Ethan asked.

"New Orleans, the flight is tomorrow morning." Grace said. This time she and Ethan would travel to multiple states.

"There's still half a day." Ethan looked at the clock on the wall.

"Where are you going this afternoon?" Ethan asked next.

"I want to walk around Salt Lake City." Grace was not present at the last competition. This was her first time in Salt Lake City.

"Do you need a tour guide? You are responsible for the expenses and I will be responsible for leading the way." Ethan suggested.

"No need." Grace responded firmly.

An hour later, Grace still called Ethan for help.

"I'm lost." She turned out to be a road addict.

·
In the afternoon, the two of them appeared at the Salt Lake City Temple. Ethan had been here before, but this time he introduced it to Grace, and while chatting, he mentioned the magic door again.

"I didn't expect such a thing to happen." It was also the first time that Grace learned about the detailed situation. Looking at Ethan's side face next to her, she finally couldn't help but ask.

"How on earth did you and Rice's mother hook up?"

"She fell in love with me because of an interview." Ethan didn't hide it.

"how about you?"

"Age is not a problem." Ethan glanced at Grace meaningfully.

"So you like this kind of thing..." Grace said subconsciously, and then she realized that Ethan was looking at her.

I just felt that I had thrown myself into a trap. I was older than Ethan, so I was in Ethan's strike zone.

"Are you dating this semester?" Ethan began to ask.

"This is my private matter." Grace was not prepared to answer.

"That is no."

Grace didn't deny it.

The two of them were chatting and came to a holy elephant, where someone was praying devoutly, bringing with them a dozen children, a man, and four women.

"You may encounter many beauties in your life, maybe I just don't want to leave regrets in life." Ethan mentioned the reason.

"Do you want to leave regrets in your life? Grace." Ethan then asked.

"I don't want to, but...but..." Grace couldn't find the answer.

·
The two people's journey of recruiting people started in Salt Lake City and then went to Louisiana, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii...

With the golden name of Ethan, coupled with BHHS's own relatively abundant financial resources, plus the resource tilt of the entire education group, it is really attractive to talents.

In this way, Grace also walked the same path that Ethan once walked...

The preseason of the new season is getting closer and closer, and the team is getting stronger.

The first to bear the brunt are the two defensive linemen from Utah, as well as the tight end from Louisiana, the corner from Nevada, the wide receiver from Hawaii...

The Norman lineup gradually became "luxurious", but there were only so many starting positions on the field, so Ethan had to make a choice.

Let some people who have made contributions to the team in the past sit on the bench.

"Matic, you did a good job, but competitive sports are cruel. This is the reality. I need to ensure that the Normans always play in the strongest form." In the locker room, Ethan called some teammates in one by one.

"If I can outperform my opponent, can I still be a starter?" Matic asked this only question.

After getting a positive answer from Ethan, he nodded and left immediately.

Not everyone thought Matic was like this, and a few people rebuked him loudly.

"You let us take the lead when the team was in crisis, and now that the team has achieved results, you kicked us away again! You are a cold-blooded bastard!"

Ethan said nothing, enduring the other party's outpouring of anger.

"Sometimes, if you want to be strong, you have to be cruel. You can't avoid this." Thomas comforted Ethan afterwards.

"I can even imagine that one day in the future, you will say something similar to me." Thomas sighed.

The team's strength has improved, and he naturally doesn't match up.

Like Ethan, he had also persuaded some people to quit, so how could he not know the reason behind it.

The law of the jungle is particularly evident in the field of sports competition.Strength determines everything, and results determine everything.

But Ethan is not as cold-blooded as Thomas thought...

"I have actually found a proper home for everyone, including you, Thomas. In my eyes, this is not an end, but a new beginning."

(End of this chapter)