Chapter 467 – 459. Entertainment Outing. (1)
“… Okay, you go out. Soyoung, please stay for a moment.”
“Yes! Chairman, please rest comfortably too!”
After saying hello to the president and coming out of the hospital room, the security guards standing in front of the room stared at me intently. I couldn’t see his eyes because they were covered by sunglasses, but why did this bastard come here with Cheon So-young? There must be a question.
Chairman, Soyoung’s meeting with her grandfather was scheduled to take place at a high-end restaurant. However, I think the chairman was so happy when he saw AT winning that he said that his condition was getting worse or that his high blood pressure had exploded. Anyway, for that reason, we had no choice but to meet in the hospital room.
Chairman Chun was a very different person from my image. When I first saw it, it was the stereotypical image of the chairman seen in dramas, but perhaps because he was lying in a hospital bed, he just looked like an old grandfather? Plus, he seemed to like baseball quite a bit. They even asked me things that only baseball players would know.
Other than that, I asked him about how he started dating Soyoung and other general things like that. Since Soyoung didn’t like her ghost stories, she left that part out and answered that they ended up dating because they just met for work.
Overall, it just felt like meeting her girlfriend’s grandfather. He asked me about things like money, but honestly, I wasn’t that interested, so I just ignored the answer. However, it seems like Soyoung pinches her thighs every time she answers a question, making them swollen.
Anyway, overall, Chairman Cheon seemed to be in a good mood. Is it because he also won?
“… “Me, Ji Maeng-ho?”
Oh, and I also had the unpleasant experience of security guards touching and searching my body. Boys touching my body… I wanted to throw a punch, but I held back.
“Why?”
“Oh, can I have an autograph and a photo?”
“The photo is a bit…”
After signing autographs for several bodyguards, the nurses also came and had a brief fan meeting when Soyoung opened the door to the hospital room and came out.
“Then let’s go. A fierce player.”
“Yes.”
“The president is really interested in baseball.”
“I am grateful.”
“I think we can look forward to this salary negotiation.”
After answering with a smile to Soyoung, who spoke in a business-like manner, perhaps because there were people gathered in front, Soyoung sighed deeply as she got into her car.
“Under… “It’s Meng Hao.”
“Huh?”
“Good job. “I was worried inside.”
“Sister, I’m a Confucian boy. “There is no one in the world as polite as me.”
“Do you know how worried my sister was every time you said something strange?”
Did I say something strange… ?
“But what did you talk about after I left?”
“I didn’t say anything in particular. However…”
“But?”
“I think I need to worry about my image now. They said that the current image does not fit well with our company. “They told me to take care of my image.”
“… Okay? “There is no one with a good image like me.”
It seemed like his judgment was clouded because it was clearly time to go. Hero of the Olympics, ruler of the league. I can’t believe that I, the hope of Korean baseball, have a bad image. There is probably no baseball player with a better image than me…
“Wow, I heard it’s fun. “It’s funny that you tell jokes like that without even changing your face.”
I don’t know where the point of laughter is, but Soyoung thought my words were funny, and a smile spread across her lips.
“Anyway, let’s take care of our image now. It’s been 3 years now. The bad boy image lasted for a year or two. First, the driver will write the script in the future. Under… I feel like I don’t even want to interview a decorated athlete. And how about appearing on TV this winter? “There’s nothing better than TV to create an image.”
“Well, I can go out if my sister goes out.”
Because it’s a TV appearance… Until now, Soyoung had been trying her best to block it. Even appearing on iTube. But looking at this change of heart, I guess I heard something after I left.
“Okay. I’ll contact you with something that may be helpful. Honestly, there are a lot of things to call. Shall we go to the office then? Let’s start by negotiating the salary. Because I called Attorney Jeong. “You have to negotiate salaries quickly to set the salaries of other players.”
So, I headed to the office in the car driven by Soyoung and was able to have a salary negotiation meeting with the head of the operations team.
“1.2 billion?”
“Yes. Is it not enough?”
“No. That’s enough. To be honest, it’s not enough if you get what you’re capable of, but there’s a salary cap… Well, I can understand this much.”
Since I received 300 million won this year, has it quadrupled? To be honest, I was planning on signing autographs no matter how much they asked, but it felt good to hear that they gave me this much. My agent, Attorney Jeong, probably heard something from Soyoung, and the salary negotiation was concluded without any particular push or pull.
“Thank you for your understanding. Under… However, it is fortunate that the salary cap will be raised starting next year, or I would not have been able to cover it.”
“Hey, it’s okay. Honestly, if you go to the major leagues, it’s a small amount of money. “If the salary cap becomes a problem, I can just reduce my salary.”
In a league with a salary cap, it has been a long-standing tradition in the sports world for superstars to take a pay cut to help the team, so I was willing to take a pay cut if the team was having a hard time. Well, it’s money because you can get pocket money from Soyoung and use it.
Honestly, I didn’t really need the money that much. All equipment is sponsored and used, and when you go to a club these days, there are many cases where the owners come and give it to you for free, probably because you only go to the right place. Other than that, most things can be solved with the card Soyoung gave me.
To me, salary is simply a means of being recognized for my value as a professional. I heard that the team was having a hard time, but I didn’t intend to take it too hard.
“As expected of Ji Maeng-ho. Then, maybe this year’s salary is…”
“Hey, operations team leader. Let’s not cross the line.”
“Ah… Haha, just kidding. After all, if Maengho gets paid properly, other players will be motivated as well. Haha.”
Haha. “The team leader is perfect at telling jokes.”
The salary negotiation ended in such a friendly atmosphere. Excluding free agent players, I, who will receive the highest salary, was the first to complete salary negotiations, so other players will now begin salary negotiations as well.
However, I heard from Soyoung that it would not be possible to recruit players as free agents because we had to give them some merit this season, but honestly, considering our strength, if we do a good job of preserving our strength without recruiting another player, there will be no problem winning next year. It seemed like it was an unrelated story.
‘Ah, Williams. This bastard has to be with us until next year. He took that money and played half the game…’
In particular, considering Williams, who will be in full condition next season, it could be said that he is actually getting stronger. I still have pictures of Williams from that time on my phone, so I thought I could keep him for another year.
“Ah, team leader. “Senior Kwan Hyeong is really retiring?”
“Ah… We’re continuing the conversation, and he said he thought it would be nice to win the Korean Series MVP and retire. First, we keep trying to dissuade him, but Gwan Hyeong’s will is so strong.”
“Tsk, I guess they should have won MVP and given me another year. It’s a shame.”
For reference, senior Kwan Hyeong said he would retire after this season. At a company dinner after the Korean Series, I heard he said that it would be nice to retire now, including the outfield traffic control, and he seemed determined. The free agency period also ended.
Honestly, looking at how senior Kwan Hyung is taking care of his body, I think he could do it for another year, but he has been playing for over 20 years and I understand why he wants to take a break now.
“Then, Maeng Hao, thank you for your quick decision.”
“Yes, team leader. Good luck.”
Now that salary negotiations are over, all that remains is various award ceremonies. Well, needless to say, I was enjoying sex.
‘Anyway, what kind of entertainment will Soyoung bring? I’m a little curious.’
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2024 KBA
League MVP, no surprises. Ji Maeng-ho’s second consecutive loss!
… Ji Maeng-ho, who received unanimous votes as everyone expected, was selected as the 2024 KBA League MVP. AT Thunders’ starting second baseman Ji Maeng-ho ranked first in home runs with 63 home runs, first in runs scored with 134 runs, first in RBIs with 163, and first in stolen bases with 86, winning four awards in cumulative records excluding hits. Ranked first in batting with a batting average of .402, first in on-base percentage with a .601 on-base percentage, and first in slugging percentage with a slugging percentage of 1.110, and won three crowns in percentage statistics. He also won seven batting crowns like last year, becoming the MVP. Climbed to
Meanwhile, Ji Maeng-ho said, “I was able to stand here thanks to the help of many colleagues and the support of fans. “This award is not just for me, but for everyone who supports AT Thunders,” He said, revealing his humble record of receiving the award. …
┗Why is this guy doing this interview all of a sudden? Haha, didn’t he provoke Seonghyun last year?
┗┗He was a rookie last year, and now he has matured haha
┗ㅇㅅㅁㅎㅅ
┗Every time I see it, the record is bloody. Are you really human?
┗┗He’s not a person, he’s a god?
┗┗The God of Baseball gave Otani to Japan, and came directly to Korea.
-2024 Golden Gloves, who will be honored?
… Catcher Lee Yong-gi (Hwasan Falcons), first baseman Choi Jin-cheol (AT Thunders), second baseman Ji Maeng-ho (AT Thunders), shortstop Baek Min-seok (JT Golden Eyes), and third baseman Kim Su-ho (AT Thunders). Joo Seung-cheol, Kim Jeong-hyun (Han-cheol Grizzlies), and Ki Ki-joo (AT Thunders) were selected as outfielders, Kang Han-beom (Charlotte Blue Mariners) was selected as designated hitter, and Seong Hyun (Hwasan Falcons) was selected as pitcher…
┗I received it as per my appointment.
┗Wow, Choi Jin-cheol got it. Choi Si-woo and Koo Jin-mo also deserved it. Is it a winning premium?
┗┗It’s 3rd in home runs haha
┗AT received a lot of money this year too, maybe because they are the winning team haha
┗┗Honestly, AT is strong when it comes to hitting, haha. Looking at Kosi, he was able to beat me up all season even without Ji Maeng-ho.
-Ji Maeng-ho, the ‘human’ that no one knew about?
… Baseball superstar Ji Maeng-ho appears on his first entertainment show. The entertainment program in which Ji Maeng-ho is scheduled to appear is ‘Dr. Yang Geum-young’s Half Counseling Center’, an entertainment program in which clients share their concerns with Dr. Yang Geum-young, a psychological counseling expert, determines their psychological state, and gives the client a prescription…, Many controversial stars participated in this entertainment show…
┗If this guy’s entertainment show comes out, won’t it be a disaster?
┗┗The washing machine is running~~
┗┗If you expect the Fierce Protector to be a bitch, you’re screwed!
┗┗ㄱㅊ!
┗Wow, but why is Ji Maeng-ho on this entertainment show? Isn’t this a program where kids who is a gamble and drink and drive come out and do their laundry?
┗┗ㅋㅋㅋHe’s a gangster, so I should go to the image laundry boxㅋㅋㅋ
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“What are the client’s concerns?”
Under… I didn’t want to come out to a place like this.
To be honest, when Soyoung said she would allow me to appear on a variety show, I was thinking of programs like ‘X-Ning Man’ or ‘X-Dio Star.’ However, Soyoung was fiercely opposed to such entertainment shows. I don’t know why, but Soyoung said she would never have me appear on a variety show or talk show.
The entertainment program chosen is Dr. Yang Geum-young’s Half Counseling Center.
At first, I refused because I thought it would make me look like a psychopath, but Soyoung kept insisting that fans would like her if she had a moderate weakness, so I forced myself to appear, but I thought I had chosen the wrong entertainment show.
“Meng Hao? Please don’t feel pressured and tell me your concerns.”
As I paused, Dr. Geumyoung Yang looked into my eyes and spoke in a soft voice. To those words, I had no choice but to respond according to the script written by the agency.
“Actually, I’ve been in a lot of controversy, and I want to convey my true feelings to people.”
… Shit, I was so cringed that I wanted to run out of the studio right away.