Chapter 229: Ye Feng's decision
When they were still staring at the entanglement between Ye Feng and Schumacher Jr., what they didn't expect was that Barton's lawsuit finally had a clear result!
This undoubtedly dropped another bombshell in an already disruptive summer, and when the press officer of the arbitration committee announced with a blank face that the contract between Barton and the Anglo-American team was the only legal and valid contract basis, all those who supported the Anglo-American team laughed, and the old Williams and his team had to suffer another painful blow after losing Montoya and Schumacher Jr. in succession, when Ye Feng and the contract were still inconclusive.
At this time, if Ye Feng leaves Serena Williams again, then the British knight will have to face the very embarrassing reality that there is not even a high-level driver in the team. And even if Ye Feng finally decides to stay, the old Williams, who was ruled to have lost Barton, will have to go to great lengths to recruit another high-level driver to join the team, otherwise he will still face a stretched situation.
It was only at this time that the seemingly gorgeous gamble of Old Williams finally lost completely. When he looked back and wanted to use a big contract to redeem Ye Feng, an excellent young driver, he found that he almost didn't have a say now. He has missed too much, and he can't even settle the contradiction and dispute between Ye Feng and Schumacher Jr. Because if Schumacher Jr. is forced not to race, then according to the contract, the Williams team will pay a figure that the old Williams cannot afford. But can he hide Ye Feng at this time? So to treat others with himself, old Williams believes that the "angry" young man will leave without hesitation! Especially when he and the elder Williams had previously proposed such a contract with a small salary and even a bit of an "insulting" nature
So the old Williams was completely silent at this time. He could only wait helplessly for the next things to happen one after another. And the team in his hands has finally reached the most critical moment in these decades, and the disintegration is already in sight
Damon. Hill got up very early today. It's not that a freelancer like him is still in a hurry to get to work, because he and some other media reporters have received an invitation from Williams driver Ye Feng to attend a press conference today, where Ye Feng is said to respond to the dispute between him and Schumacher Jr. At a time when the Patton incident has already had a clear result, for this matter that has been unraveled, Ye Feng's first statement undoubtedly made Damon . Hill was so concerned by everyone in the mainland that he got up so early to avoid the rush hour of traffic jams in the morning
Still, Hill had a vague sense that the press conference was much more than just a statement. Because in terms of Ye Feng's style of dealing with various situations for so long. The young man clearly had a calmness and silence that many veteran drivers didn't have. The transfer turmoil and the game turmoil are two such major events, and Ye Feng has been silent, as evidenced by this. And the feeling to Hill is that this young man either doesn't say anything, and if he wants to speak, he will definitely be a blockbuster!
So, with a hunch in his mind, Hill got into his car and drove in the direction of the Williams team headquarters
Ye Feng also got up very early today, and the first thing he had to do when he came to the team was to come to Serena Williams' office. After knocking on the door for a while, Ye Feng pushed the door and entered, and found that the old man in England was staring at the team building bathed in rain outside the floor-to-ceiling window as usual. I didn't look back at all to see who meant.
"Hello Frank! I just wanted to try my luck with you, but I didn't expect you to be in the team so early? Feeling the oppressive atmosphere in this office, Lao Ye still broke the peace a little sneeringly.
"Oh! Leaf! There you are? I'm just waiting for you to come to me! How? Ready for the launch? "Until this moment. Old Williams, who was in a wheelchair, pushed the wheelchair and turned around and said lightly to Ye Feng, judging from his sunken eye sockets, the old man was very tired these days. And even if he knew that Ye Feng was about to hold a very important press conference, Old Williams, who still didn't know what medicine was sold in this young man's gourd, didn't mean to be curious or nervous at all. This couldn't help but make Lao Ye feel a little curious. Could it be that this old man has been irritated by the recent succession of events?
"Yes! All set! And I'm coming here now, in fact, I want to say hello to you first! That's about me and the team's contract renewal" Although there was a little strange in his heart, Ye Feng still calmed down and continued to say to the old man, but before he could finish speaking, Old Williams waved his hand to interrupt Ye Feng's words.
"Leaf! Needless to say, I understand your intentions! I've really overlooked your value for so long! Otherwise, the renewal of your contract with the team would not have dragged on until now. And the current team is such a chaotic situation, I don't think as a promising young man like you will choose to stay here and endure the torment! So. Leaf! Don't have any psychological burden, I understand and respect your choice! In my personal opinion, Ferrari is indeed a good choice, and having Schumacher cultivated there is very good for your future growth! ”
William the Elder
Shi's voice was so low, and his tone was so calm and lonely. said lightly, his eyes looked at Ye Feng without any expression. It's as if he sees everything through, looks down, and is relieved. But Ye Feng felt a sense of pain and suffering from the old man's words, Ye Feng understood that anyone who saw his team that had worked hard for decades become like this would not be much better than Old Williams. However, Ye Feng suddenly felt funny, this old man was really stubborn, even if he admits defeat, he recognizes such arrogance and such a high profile. I really can't stand these Brits.
"Actually, the Anglo-American team recently offered me a very attractive contract, and I'm used to all aspects of the British environment. The team has also been in very good form this season, so it looks like this might be a better place to go than Ferrari! Ye Feng also said expressionlessly at this time, he wanted to see if the old man could still be so stinky after hearing this.
"What? Leaf! You must not do that! Even if you go to McLaren, to Ferrari, I'll send you away with a smile! And I promise we'll be very good friends, but if you choose Anglo-American, that's true! Leaf! Anyway, I suggest you think again! ”
Old Williams, who was still surprisingly calm just now, finally became anxious after listening to Ye Feng's words! He even almost said that Ye Feng was talking too much. But thinking about the fact that they only went to Yingmei after the end of their contract with him, Old Williams also felt that Ye Feng had nothing to be sorry for him. But just watching Ye Feng go to Britain and the United States? He couldn't dig Barton by himself, but was poached by others and Ye Feng was taken away. What a slap in the face of old Williams! In the end, although he didn't complain about Ye Feng anything, he still pulled down his face and begged Ye Feng for the first time
"Alas! Frank! For so long, you still don't know what kind of person I am! Seeing that the British old man was finally poked by himself, Ye Feng sighed helplessly, "In your impression, am I such a person who is greedy for vanity and money, and can easily betray himself for these reasons?" Why are you willing to let me go to Ferrari and be willing to let me go to McLaren at such a difficult time. But what if you don't say a word that you're going to leave me? Isn't it true that my level can't impress you? I know at the beginning of the season you may think I'm a parallel product, but after that I never got to that test drive, I think you and everyone in the team won't lose sight of my hard work, right? And, have you forgotten that I promised you after my season is completely over? Will I talk to you about the contract? Why do you think I'm leaving the convoy as soon as you come up? Am I such a dishonest person? ”
Ye Feng's words at this time were so excited, he told the other party all the grievances he had suffered here in Old Williams. To be honest, Ye Feng has always been very grateful to this old British man for his kindness, but at the same time, he felt depressed that the other party had neglected him again and again. Today, Lao Ye was still thinking about giving him a surprise when the old man was so helpless, but he didn't expect that the other party would rather let him go than say a word to keep him.
Old Williams was now completely shocked by Ye Fengdi's words, if there is a miracle in this world, God bless Old Williams is now absolutely excited to get up from his wheelchair. When he thought that Ye Feng would definitely choose to leave the team, he didn't expect this young man to say such words. And soon old Williams was told by Ye Feng's heart with great remorse. Oh, yes! I'm so stupid all the time, why would I rather let my family go than say a word to stay? Indeed, as Ye Feng said, he has really ignored the most hard-working young man in the team for so long
Old Williams didn't know what to say to the young man across from him now, and he just uttered a few simple syllables with his mouth open. And at this moment, he suddenly thought of another piece of information in Ye Feng's words, "Ye! Did you just say you're not going to talk about a contract until the season is completely over? Does this mean that you have chosen to give up the opportunity to Ralph for this China race? ”
"Yes! That's exactly what I prepared, and I was going to announce it at the press conference. But I can't actually use the word 'let', because that's what Ralph deserves, I'm just acknowledging that fact again, and asking everyone to stop dwelling on it! So now for me, the season is over and it's time to think about my future! ”
Ye Feng didn't expect that the old man would still be able to think of these trivial things. Still, he tried to keep his composure. It was indeed much more comfortable to say everything, and Ye Feng now decided to let himself go with the flow and move forward according to his heart's choice.
Old Williams was silent again! And the remorse in his heart was a little heavier. What a young man! Today, he wanted to use his concessions to solve two thorny problems for the team and his old Williams at once! But he himself was so stupid. Thinking of this moment, old Williams can no longer care about any problems such as face. He raised his head and looked at Ye Feng, who was already a little tempted to leave the office, and said, "Ye! Can you give me another chance? I'm acting now
Every member of the group sincerely invites you to stay here! It's me who downplays your importance, but I don't think anyone can deny the importance, cohesion and influence you have for the Williams team this season! If you want to stay. You don't even need me to guarantee that you will be the only core of this team that is currently suffering from all kinds of external pressures and tribulations! Everything about the future team will be rebuilt around you! I can agree to all your requests within the scope of my ability! For this, I can assure you in the name of my whole family!
Leaf! Can I offer you a £15 million annual salary right now? That's the limit of what I can pay an annual salary! Of course, if you still feel less, we can also negotiate with our local sponsors and ask them to pay you a higher contract with me! With your current potential and state, I think they will definitely say yes! ”
Let's be honest. This was really the first time Ye Feng had seen an old man in England begging for help so lowly. And while looking at Disena, he was sure that it was the first time he had seen old Williams like this. And really made the British stubborn old man soften, Lao Ye also felt a little embarrassed, and after calming down, Ye Feng said to the other party a little happily:
"Frank! I know how much I have the ability to do it, your previous 100 contract is indeed a little too little, not that I care about the money, but I think this price does not match my level. And the £15 million you're talking about now is too much for meIt's not necessarily a good thing, but it will be a heavy burden for me to play in the future! Give me more than 500 dollars to find another good player! I can't do it alone! ”
"Huh? Isn't this a bit inappropriate? Leaf. Don't doubt my sincerity! I proposed a contract of such a large amount of money willingly, and there was no other idea! I sincerely want to keep you! If something is not appropriate, we can continue to talk! "I actually heard that someone gave too much money, and Old Williams was stupid by Lao Ye again. He also thought that the other party was playing dumb riddles with him. He hastened to explain.
"Huh! Frank, you're thinking too much! The contract is just as I say! It's not that I can't get along with money, but I also feel like it's a burden when it's too much. Of course, if I were to sign this contract. There are still some strings attached! Ye Feng saw that the British old man was indeed convinced by himself, and continued with a smile in his heart.
"Yes! You said! Just say! Old Williams pushed the wheelchair closer to Ye Feng and continued to ask the other party. Now not to mention some additional terms, old Williams can agree to this young man who is willing to share his weal and woe.
"The conditions are actually very simple, first of all, I ask the team to decide who the next driver is to be decided by me! In addition, I hope that you will open up the conditions for external investment in the team, so that the team can attract more external sponsorship and other resource help! And also. I hope you will be able to make up your mind to make a drastic overhaul of the fleet! Finally, I would like you to announce my decision to renew my contract in the name of the team, especially to BMW, and to tell the Germans that I have decided to renew your contract for two years! And not a year! ”
During this time, Ye Feng did think a lot, not only about the contract and this turmoil. When he went to Germany again to meet Schultz, who had resigned and returned home, he decided that he must let those who abandoned Schultz and the partnership between BMW and Williams see that even without the support of BMW in the future, he Ye Feng can be successful in this team!
Moreover, although now due to the cooperative relationship with BMW, the team cannot clearly think of the future retreat, but Ye Feng also decided to start secretly contacting the new engine manufacturer, and if he did research and development earlier, he would not be caught off guard by BMW's sudden departure at some point. Among them, the ones who entered Ye Feng's field of vision were Ford and Cosworth, and he hoped to contact these two manufacturers through his own speed. Of course, convincing Ford to get back to F1 is likely to be huge, and Cosworth is really proud of their V8 engine, not the V10 engine that the team is currently using. Of course, this gap is by no means irreparable, Ye Feng also believes in his own and Senna's abilities! And he didn't want to talk too much about old Williams now, and in some cases, the fewer people who knew about these things, the better it was to operate.
"Yes! None of this is a problem! Old Williams thought carefully after listening to Ye Feng's conditions, and then continued to Ye Feng, but at this time, the old man also had a question in his heart, after all, he didn't think that how good a personal relationship he had with the other party could make this young man prefer to take a salary cut to help him:
"Ye, now can you tell me, why would you rather give up Ferrari, McLaren and Anglo-American and prefer to stay here? Why is that? ”
Ye Feng knew that the old man would ask such a question, so he smiled and continued:
"For two things, the first is that I want to prove something to some people and get some justice for others! And most importantly, I want to console a person's Heroic Spirit with a championship won here! ”