Mr. ndes didn't have any regrets. After nodding, he didn't say much more and took a walk around the factory with Isabella. After talking for a while, he realized this girl had a maturity beyond her years.
She must have received a good education... had many chances to make mistakes from a young age, yes, she can afford the endorsent fee.
"I figured it out early."
Isabella led the two towards her office, logically explaining her motivation: "If I'm going to create a sports brand and use Sheffield City as a pilot market, then gradually expand across All England.
"Then the best person for would be a football star who plays in Sheffield City, so my target is obvious.
"Ma'el." She turned her head to Ma'el with a smile, her beautiful eyes full of appreciation.
The three of them quickly arrived at an office where a prepared contract was laid on the table, seemingly ready to be signed here before heading to the city center for shoots and other processes.
"A short one-year contract."
Isabella picked up the contract and placed it in front of the two, "Endorsent fee of 400,000 pounds, paid in one go. The player needs to complete a standard photoshoot, two comrcial shoots, and four promotional events.
"Don't worry, it's very simple. If everything goes smoothly, we can finish it by this afternoon. The promotion is also easy; just post the prepared photos and ad words on your social dia.
"I've discussed all of this with Mr. ndes, if everything's okay, just sign it."
ndes picked up the contract and reviewed it carefully. After a while, he looked up, "This is the simplest signing ceremony I've ever experienced, but still, happy cooperation."
"Happy cooperation."
The three signed the contract, and after signing, they walked towards the factory entrance, preparing to head to the city center for the shoot.
"Ma'el."
Before they left, Isabella called out to Ma'el, taking out her iPhone 4, "Let's take a photo together in front of my car."
Ma'el couldn't figure out what she was up to, but he still stepped forward, standing by her side.
Isabella raised her phone, leaning slightly towards Ma'el, smiled brightly at him, then turned her gaze to the cara.
She tapped the screen ceaselessly, taking about seven or eight shots before stopping, waving goodbye to Ma'el, "I might drive a bit fast, I'll wait for you at the agreed place."
"Alright."
Ma'el waved back at her. He felt a bit bewildered by the whole signing ceremony, feeling it was a bit hasty, but thankfully, it was signed.
Now, he just hoped the lovely Isabella would promptly transfer the money to his bank account...
......
Throughout the entire noon, Ma'el was at the photoshoot location, taking many photos according to the requirents, holding samples, and wearing several outfits.
The clothes were of good quality, uniquely designed, with definite selling points, which made him feel sowhat reassured about Isabella.
Though young, her business skills might be exceptional... co to think of it, she must be, otherwise, she wouldn't have had such a keen eye to find soone for endorsent at the startup stage.
At one in the afternoon, he, along with Isabella, arrived at a studio to shoot a comrcial, finding the experience quite novel.
But due to inexperience, it took several takes to get it right, wasting quite a bit of ti.
By the ti everything was done, it was already past four. After discussing with ndes, they decided to head to London today to finalize things there too, avoiding future delays.
"I hope my clothes sell well."
Before parting, Isabella shook hands with Ma'el and gave him a gentle hug, aspiring, "If we're really successful in Sheffield City, and it slowly spreads across All England thanks to you, I'll be sure to give you a big bonus.
"Don't worry, generosity is a long-standing tradition in my family. I aim to be as magnanimous as my father was since I was a kid."
"Haha," Ma'el chuckled, having a positive impression of Isabella after a day of collaboration, "I'm looking forward to it too. I wish your sports brand great success, keep it up."
"Keep it up!" Isabella blinked playfully, clenched her fist, and finally waved goodbye to Ma'el.
......
In the evening, Ma'el and ndes arrived in London, heading to the headquarters of a sports drink brand.
This endorsent was also a short one-year contract, but the fee was only about 250,000 pounds, which might reflect Ma'el's current market value, as the Sheffield City offer was clearly higher.
As for the reason, Ma'el guessed it might be due to his influence in the city, which could help sell plenty of clothes for her in Sheffield.
But... although the endorsent fee was less, the process wasn't any shorter.
In terms of formality and professionalism, they were noticeably better than Isabella's clothing factory, making them seem more like the 400,000-pound brand.
When they finished here, it was already eleven at night.
Feeling a bit tired, Ma'el returned to the hotel with ndes, each opening a room and quickly falling asleep.
Overall, today's experience was pretty good, indeed helping him gain plenty of experience in this area, making him more confident facing big brands in the future.
The next day, Ma'el and ndes parted ways at the airport, as their destinations were different.
At the mont of parting, they felt a bit sentintal, having gradually felt like old friends through multiple interactions.
"There will be many tis like this in the future; that's how it is for players and agents."
ndes grinned, lightly traveling with his briefcase, "A very easy 650,000 pounds, I hope this motivates you to progress faster, and in the future, make a few million or even tens of millions of pounds just as easily.
"Endorsents are much easier than a dead salary; you just have to shoot so comrcials and show up to receive generous compensation."
"I will."
Having rested well, Ma'el felt refreshed, "So I'll go first, the plane is arriving soon."
"Alright."
ndes waved at him, estimating the ti, and finally said, "See you in London next ti, I've left you a surprise, you'll know when you get to Sheffield."
Ma'el nodded, smiling as he waved goodbye and headed towards the boarding gate, flying back to Sheffield City.
Upon arrival in the city, he didn't head straight ho, instead heading to an ATM. Upon inserting his card, he wanted to check how much he had in his account.
[1,723,122.49]
Seeing this number, Ma'el sighed in relief, but then he realized sothing was off.
During this period, his post-tax salary should have been around 240,000 pounds. Adding the bonus clauses, including 40 goals and 50 goals, which accounted for 360,000 pounds, after removing wages paid to Halisafina, rent, and other miscellaneous expenses...
His savings should have been around 1,330,000 pounds.
These two endorsent fees, which he calculated before, should total 331,000 pounds, so it should have been 1,660,000 pounds in total, yet it was 60,000 pounds more.
Suddenly, he rembered what ndes said before he got into the car, and figured it out.
Did ndes not take a cut?
Did he really give it to him?
He took out his phone, wanting to call ndes to ask. He actually didn't need that 60,000 pounds, as he had been joking then.
Yet as soon as he opened his phone, he saw many ssages from ndes pop up.
—"It's hard at the start, you need the money. Don't call, don't text, just take it, and best of luck."
—"Next ti it won't be like this, don't think you can escape from that 15% cut again, hahaha!"
Ma'el put down his phone, feeling touched. Finally, he withdrew his card and headed ho.
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