Chapter 263: Economics

"I have understood Mr. Jeffries' sincerity."

Li Mochen's eyes flickered: "Can you tell me? What kind of treatment can I expect at your agency?"

"First, a three-year contract until you graduate high school and enter the draft."

Edward Jeffries saw the satisfaction on Li Mochen's face; this clause indeed showed the most sincerity.

It meant that if Li Mochen was dissatisfied with the Navigator Elite Agency, he could kick them out before entering the professional league.

"The commission is four percent of the professional contract. Since you're still in high school, this can be ignored. Our main business is off-field commercial income, of which we take fifteen percent—this is industry standard, and we won't give you special discounts. However, the company's resources will be tilted in your favor. I guarantee that the vast majority of the revenue we get from you will be spent on you. Finally, for your exclusive agent, we will provide the best."

Edward spoke while dialing the internal phone on his desk. Soon, a knock came at the door, and a sharp, capable man in his thirties entered.

"Borg Ferguson. You may not have heard of him, but he is a Harvard Law School graduate who once qualified as a senior lawyer at a major law firm. Since joining us, he has served as the agent for three NMOSA fighters: Silver Eye Natalie, Thunder Whip Altai, and Half-Dragon Petri. He has extensive experience in all aspects and is unanimously praised by our clients. I have specially transferred him to be your exclusive agent."

"Mr. Wiltonstein!"

Borg Ferguson shook hands with Li Mochen and then stood aside with a proper smile: "If you sign with our company, I will provide you with the most thoughtful service."

Li Mochen remained unmoved: "Fifteen percent commercial commission is fine, as long as your services satisfy me. But could you both tell me in detail what I can get from the agency? What plans and ideas do you have for my future career?"

Borg Ferguson exchanged a glance with Mr. Jeffries. Seeing encouragement from the latter, he replied calmly: "First, regarding endorsement contracts, Mr. Wiltonstein's ability to drive sales for the Lucky Bracelet and Lucky Ring products has already caught the attention of most manufacturers. However, they are still on the fence; the manipulated public opinion by betting companies has affected their judgment. Our agency can help dispel their doubts and secure the most favorable contracts for you. Second, we will not drain the pond to catch the fish. We will pay attention to the brand image of endorsements, ensuring they are top-tier and fit your persona as the 'Prince of Luck.'"

"Second, regarding media and public opinion, we will push your endorsement brands to maximize their promotional resources and correctly guide public opinion. Your interests, Mr. Wiltonstein, are not aligned with the Nathan Sports Group or the betting companies. We must make long-term plans to maximize your benefits—"

"Also, we will attend to your personal career. Mr. Wiltonstein, you probably cannot focus solely on professional fighting, can you? The Navigator Elite Agency will do its best to ensure that your career is not affected by commercial endorsements and events, allowing you to concentrate on your magical energy cultivation."

Li Mochen knew this was his best choice. The three points raised by Mr. Borg Ferguson were exactly what he cared about most.

"It seems Mr. Jeffries and your company truly value me, even beyond my imagination. So I have one last question: what is the reason behind this?"

"Yesterday, three of my friends were on the investigation team organized by NHSAA."

Edward Jeffries smiled: "Bound by the Styx Contract, they couldn't disclose details to me, but they all strongly recommended you. I trust them. A fighting star praised unanimously by them—how could I miss out?"

...

Although Li Mochen had made a decision, his contract with the Navigator Elite Agency could only be finalized after lawyer Harvey Specter got involved. This senior lawyer could ensure that the contract contained no unfavorable clauses or traps—despite the agency's apparent sincerity, Li Mochen believed precautions were necessary.

However, even though the contract was not yet signed, Li Mochen enjoyed the benefits of having an exclusive agent that afternoon.

After Mr. Jeffries left, Borg Ferguson pressured the Dream City Club to increase Li Mochen's compensation, raising the fee from 500,000 shields for seven class hours a day to 1.2 million shields.

This was because the club had arbitrarily increased the number of students in the advanced swordsmanship training classes from the originally planned two classes of thirty each to fifty, and significantly raised the tuition fees. The originally scheduled open class for one hundred participants was also expanded to three hundred and fifty.

Although the contract previously signed by Pearson-Darby-Specter Law Firm had oversights due to mismatched expertise and lacked specific restrictive clauses, Mr. Ferguson still cited precedents and, in just an hour and a half, forced the club to make significant concessions, showcasing his outstanding skills as a Harvard Law graduate.

Li Mochen was naturally pleased with this outcome. Who wouldn't be happy with an extra 700,000 shields per day?

However, when he began his first class, he felt overwhelmed. His neighbor Angela Medici and the popular singer Belinda Harris were among the students.

The former argued plausibly that there was nothing wrong with learning swordsmanship from him, and Li Mochen indeed had the qualifications to instruct her.

Belinda wore a disdainful expression, implying that if Angela hadn't suddenly signed up for swordsmanship lessons, she wouldn't waste her time here.

Yet, strangely, whenever her eyes met Li Mochen's, her pretty face would flush red.

But what drove Li Mochen crazy was not them, but the other students. Dozens of young women surrounded him like they were watching a panda, chattering and asking for autographs and photos, having a great time. One even went so far as to poke his face with a finger.

Li Mochen tried to maintain his dignity as a teacher, but with little effect. He realized that none of these women were truly interested in learning swordsmanship.

So, after the classroom finally calmed down, Li Mochen wisely changed the original teaching plan.