Godfather Of Champions

    Chapter 13 Are you really going to retire?

    Mitchel and Bale didn't expect to see the head in Wood's mother's ward. They were so excited that they were warm around Twain, so that they forgot what they were doing here.

    Or Twain took the initiative to introduce them to the current situation of Wood's mother, and the two talents realized that they were somewhat rude.  Fortunately, Wood is not the kind of eye-catching person, not taking their performance on the mind.

    Mitchel and Bale came to the hospital as a friend of George Wood to visit Wood and his mother.  Wood didn't talk to them about their decision to retire, but they asked themselves.

    "George, I heard rumors outside that you have to retire. Is this true?"Bale stared at Wood's eyes and asked.

    When I heard Bale ask, Twain and Wooks looked at each other.

    Bale didn't notice the little trick between Twain and Wicks. He was looking at Wood with Mitchel, hoping to get his answer.

    Twain suddenly felt a headache. With Wood's temper, he wouldn't lie. If he told the truth, what would Bale and Mitchel have to react? Will you turn your face on the spot? What should I do now? A Wood is enough for him to have a headache, and then come to Bale and Mitchel…This drowning is really bad.

    With Twain's knowledge of Wood, Wood should nod and nod.  But Wood shook his head: "How is it possible? I have not said this.  ”

    This surprised Twain. He quickly sneaked at Woods and found that Woods was looking at himself with doubt.  Is Wood really changing his mind because of his mother's awakening? Decided not to retire?

    If that's the case, it's fine.

    Twain was a little relieved in his mind.

    When I heard Wood say this, Bale’s face immediately showed a happy color, and he turned to Mitchell and said, “You see, I’m right! Just rumors! Rumors are not credible! ”

    Mitchel was also relieved, and he was embarrassed that he had suspected Captain.  Scratching his head and said: "That's good, I really don't know if you should retire, what should we do…"

    Twain suddenly said aside: "Stupid, George is bigger than you, he always has the day of retirement, and you will definitely continue to play."  ”

    I didn't expect Mitchel to shook his head and said, "I am twenty-eight years old this year. George is thirty-two this year. He can at least play forty years old and then I will be thirty-six.  I have already retired.  ”

    I didn't expect him to be the idea of ​​playing, Twain couldn't laugh.  Everyone said that Wood was able to play forty years old. Did he really believe it?

    Wood did not explain, he took Bale and Mitchel to ask about the situation of the team in the last two days, naturally there is no good news, Bale told him that the current Forest team is heart-wrenching, and everyone lost some of their hearts. Take care of it.

    Mitchel asked Wood to play against Liverpool FC's away game venue.

    Wood hesitated for a while.  During this time, he really didn't have the heart to play, even if he barely played, the state was gone.  At this point, he tells the truth, saying that he can't go to Anfield.

    Although Mitchel had some regrets, he did not insist.  The mother was seriously ill and was hospitalized.  It is too unattractive to force others to participate in the competition, so he just asked casually.

    They didn't talk for too long, George Wood had to rest.  It was up to Wookes to send the two out of the ward.  When they left the hospital, they naturally caused a stir in the journalists. However, with the help of many police officers, they went smoothly and did not suffer any harassment.

    When they left, Twain couldn't wait to ask his own question: "You decided not to retire, George?"

    Wood shook his head: "I lied to them.  ”

    Twain did not continue to pursue it, nor did he intend to persuade him to take back the decision.  After knowing that Wood’s heart is really planning.  He won't say anything.  Just nodded slightly.  This kid is really embarrassed, how can it be so easy to change his mind? It seems that his mood is not good during this time, and it is better not to mention this.

    Wood went to rest on his own, and Twain sat in the meeting room for a while. After Woods returned, he greeted Wookes and left.  After all, Wood can live in the ward, but he can't.  He still has to go home to rest.  Think about how to persuade Wood.

    At 10:30 in the morning.  Pubs are not yet legally open, and the "close" sign is hanging outside the gate.  Remind those who want to come in: the store has not opened yet.

    Kenny Burns was sitting behind the bar and wiping the glass of wine. The door made a "beep" sound and someone came in.

    "Sorry, it’s not enough time to open the door, please…"He looked up and said that the person standing at the door was familiar.  Because it is a backlight, he can't see the appearance of the coming person, he can only speculate from his figure.

    John? too skinny.  Birr It’s fatter…

    So who is it?

    The shadow of the group was open, but the sound was called Burns.

    "For more than a decade, I have been having a problem that I don't understand – Kenny, are the cups at your hand never ending, can't you finish? I think about it, except that I saw you for the first time, you almost sat in that position and wiped the cup.  ”

    "Ha, Toni!"Burns put down the cup in his hand and walked out from behind the bar. He had already reached the front of Twain and welcomed him with open arms.  "How come you are back?"

    Twain also opened his arms and Burns had a warm embrace.

    "I got a call from the George Agent and I came back.  ”

    Burns was silent, and the news that Wood's mother was hospitalized was not news, they all knew.  The relationship between Twain and Wood is so good, it is not an accident to come back this time.

    Twain sat in front of the bar with a glass of water in front of him, and Burns sat behind the bar and continued to wipe his cup.

    Because there was no official opening, there were not too many lights in the Pub. Only the wall lamps on the wine cabinets were opened at the bar.  The roller blinds outside the window were half covered, and the light slanted in from there.  Bring some light to the dimly lit room, and the indoor dust is rolling under the light, as if the special effect water vapor is used on the stage.

    This kind of environment is really suitable for talking about some private topics.

    After two people chatted for a while, the topic was led to Wood.  “Recently there have been rumors outside that George is going to retire?”As a fans of the Forest team, Burns is very concerned about Wood.

    Twain nodded. "This is not a rumor.  ”

    Burns didn't be surprised, he just looked at Twain and continued to wipe his cup.  "Because his mother's condition?"

    "Yes.  ”

    "Are you coming back because of this?"

    Twain snorted again.

    "See Wood?"

    "I saw it, but I didn't mention this thing…I don't know how to speak.  ”

    Burns nodded and said: "George has recently been emotionally unstable.  After a short period of time, let him calm down and then advise him that he should be fine…"

    Unexpectedly, Twain shook his head and interrupted him: "No, Kenny.  Time is not enough.  Woods told Wood that if you want to retire, you have to negotiate with Club.  In order to hold him, Wux said that he would wait for Sophia to wake up and discuss the issue.  Yesterday afternoon, Sophia woke up, and this thing could not be delayed…"

    Burns heard that Woodland’s mother woke up and sighed: “Since his mother woke up.  Things are not easy to handle? Wood only listens to you and his mother, you can let his mother persuade Wood.  ”

    Twain shook his head again: "Sophia is physically weak and has a bad spirit. I don't want to tell her such a shocking news, if it stimulates her again…"

    Twain didn't say it later.  But Burns also understands what is going on.  Now he has nothing to lose.  He knew how difficult it would be to persuade Wood to change his mind.

    But it’s not always a way to spend it here. Twain, after drinking a glass of water, and Burns, went to the hospital.

    Wearing sunglasses.  Twain, wearing a cap, bought a newspaper in a newsstand outside the hospital. He didn't intend to buy it. Now he didn't take the time to read the newspaper, but walked past the kiosk and glanced at it inadvertently. In the colorful newspapers above, the title on one of them suddenly caught his eye.

    “George Wood retired!”

    After the title was marked in bold and black, it could be said to be "shocking", and he could not be ignored.  Previously, the media used "question marks."  Today, it was replaced by an "exclamation mark". Then I contacted what Bale and Burns said today. It seems that the rumors are about to become a reality…

    He went over and put down the money, took the last newspaper, rolled it in his hands, and left in a hurry.

    Under such circumstances, it is necessary to persuade Wood to change his mind as soon as possible.  Otherwise, I am afraid that the military is unstable.  Floating Astronomy cares about the recent history of the Forest team.  After all, he has worked in this team for eleven years.  There are still a few players that he brought out at the beginning. How could there be no feelings? Now that I’ve watched the whirlwind of The Reds, which was the beginning of the storm, it’s really heartbreaking.

    The great rivers and mountains that I had laid down in the first place, now there is nothing left to lose.

    From the specialized access to the hospital, avoiding those annoying journalist, Twain dodged entered the ward.  He found Vivian.Miller Miss is waiting in the outside reception room, and Wood is talking to her mother in the ward.

    Seeing Twain coming in, Vivian greeted him politely.  "Twain Mr., good morning.  ”

    "Good morning, Miller Miss.  Twain sat down on the couch and began to look at the newspaper in his hand.

    Vivian noticed the headline of the newspaper in Twain's hand, so it was hard to see it.  The media is really exhausted, and we must hype this gimmick.

    "Twain Mr. ……"

    Twain, who was reading the newspaper, heard someone call him and put down the newspaper and looked up.  "What's the matter, Miller Miss?"

    "Ahhhh…"Vivian, who was vocal, felt that she was rash at this time, but she could not say "nothing, I just called."  I had to bite the scalp and ask the question in my heart: "Wood Mr.
Really want to retire? ”

    Twain didn't answer this question right away, but looked at the younger nurse Miss for a while.  Blonde, long is not bad.  There are some freckles on the face, but the skin of Western women is not so good. This freckle is really not awkward.  She is very concerned about Wood…

    After the amount was over, Twain shook his head: "No.  ”

    "The newspaper…"Vivian pointed to the newspaper that was set aside.

    "It's all rumors.  ”

    Two people are chatting, Billy.Woods pushed the door in and the two looked at each other.  Vivian is very well-behaved and knows that these two people must have something to say, and they will stop talking to Twain.  Instead, I found an excuse to leave the ward.

    After Vivian left, in the face of Twain's enquiry, Woods said: "Club also knows that Wood can't be retired. The excuse is to watch the game against Liverpool FC. The Club executives are running out.  ”

    Twain heard this and laughed.  It seems that Evan is not confused at this point, knowing that Wood is his last straw, if Wood retires.  He will be finished.  So simply dragged and didn't see each other.

    "The next step is to see you, Twain Mr.  "Woods looked at Twain.

    Twain’s face suddenly appeared bitter: “It’s much harder to persuade him not to retire than to persuade him to go to rest.  ”

    "The reason is the same, take his mother to press him.  Said Woods.

    Twain glanced at the ward behind the glass window, and the feelings for the mother and the child were really good.

    Sophia suddenly remembered one thing, and yesterday she felt that something was wrong.  It was only when I woke up at that time, my mind was still chaotic, and I didn’t think about it for a while.  I have been chatting with Wood for a long time, and I finally remembered that thing.

    By the way  George.  What day is it today? ”

    Wood didn't know why Mom suddenly asked about the date and honestly replied: "Saturday.  ”

    Sophia looked away from Wood's face and stared at the ceiling for a moment before saying, "I remember, are you going to Liverpool FC this Sunday?"

    When Wood saw her mentioning this thing, she immediately screamed badly.

    UhClub gave me a vacation, mother.  I don't have to participate in tomorrow's game…"

    Sophia wrinkled her brow.  The bird loves her feathers, but she loves her son's reputation.  Always in professional football, talk about George Wood.  That is synonymous with dedication. People who are dissatisfied with Wood can attack him on the Stadium, cold and bloodless, rude, and innumerable, but no one dares to say that Wood discipline is sloppy and has no professional ethics.  Seeing the praise of Wood in the media, Sophia is also very happy – who wants to make his son a well-behaved figure?

    But now she heard that Wood didn't even go to the game, in Sophia's simple thinking.  What does a professional player do? It is to play football as a profession.  It is work to participate in competitions and training, and work is not done.  How can you count as a "professional player"?

    "George, Mom is fine.  There is Miller Miss here to take care of, no problem.  You still go to Liverpool FC to participate in the competition.  ”

    Wood was very embarrassed, and for a time he didn't know how to say to his mother.  At this time, he heard Twain's voice coming from behind him: "Mrs. I am afraid that Club has already reported the big list to be played tomorrow, and George is not qualified to participate in the competition."  ”

    When Twain and Woods chatted, they suddenly found that the atmosphere in the ward was different. What seemed to happen between Wood and Sophia, he came in and saw the words of Sophia.

    From this sentence, Twain can guess the attitude of Sophia, he feels that there is a door to persuade Wood.  But now he still helped Wood to pass the mother off.  Wood was grateful that he helped himself once again. When he talked about retiring next time, he would not look at him again.

    Sophia thought about it and thought that Twain was right. She was too anxious just now.  But when she thought of her son, she even gave up the competition because she even gave up the competition.  Twain saw the change in the face of Sophia. She knew that she was not thinking about it at this time, and she said to Wood: "Let your mother rest for a while, George.  ”

    After that, he first went out and waited outside.

    After Wood said goodbye to his mother, he also walked out of the ward. He found that Twain was not sitting on the sofa, but stood at the door, as if waiting for him.

    "How long have you been out of this hospital?"Twain looked at Wood and sent him an invitation. "Go out and walk, always boring."  ”

    Wood did not reject Twain's proposal and he nodded.  Obviously Twain’s practice of helping him out now has a role to play.

    So Twain exchanged the bell for Vivian, letting her stay here to take care of Sophia.  And he went out with Wood.