Chapter 503 – Episode 495. If You Do Good Things, You Will Be Blessed! (2)

“Thank you for your effort. You guys should also say thank you to Meng Ho.”

“Thank you!”

“I want to become a great baseball player like Meng Ho!”

“Yes, please become a great baseball player like your brother. It may be difficult.”

Taking care of children has always been difficult. So far, I’ve been too elementary, middle, and high schools while doing volunteer work, but I think elementary school is the one I’m most tired of.

It wasn’t too difficult for middle school or high school students because the coaches had a certain posture, but for elementary school students, their bodies weren’t built, and their posture was the way they wanted, so there was no coaching. Is it like playing with really young kids? That’s why I became even more exhausted.

“Thank you, Meng Hao.”

“No. I am grateful. “I also fill my volunteer time.”

“No, kids these days really like you. “I guess the kids were properly motivated this time, right?”

When the training session was over, Changhwan, who was my third year senior when I was a freshman in high school, patted my shoulder to thank me. Is this an ordinary route for someone from the Hanche High School baseball team? Except for me and Wonho, there were no successful players in the pros. His junior, Joo Hyeon, was also drafted to Hwasan and was currently serving in the military.

Well, even so, can I honestly say that going to college and coaching an elementary school baseball team is a success as a baseball player? I was lucky that I didn’t become a gangster. Some of the seniors I know actually became gangsters.

“Hey, Meng Hao. I knew you would succeed. Because of this success, I came to my school to do volunteer work to encourage my seniors. In fact, when I said I knew Ji Maeng-ho, the kids told me not to lie.”

“… Is it so? “Thank goodness.”

… Actually, it was a school chosen by the club, but there is no need to say that.

“But, there are quite a few young kids, right? Didn’t he start around 4th grade at the earliest? “I see a lot of kids in lower grades.”

“Oh, we won the Olympics last year. So, a lot of kids have come in since last year. Actually, it’s because of you. Are they all Ji Maeng-ho Kids? Did you know that the most popular position among kids these days is second base?”

Ha, are you going to save Korean baseball again? Ji Maeng-ho? No matter how much I did, it was an amazing achievement. How can a country that doesn’t have many children make so many children dream of becoming baseball players?

“But why play second base? Honestly, aren’t shortstops or pitchers better?”

“Everyone wants to be like you. I also have a lot of trouble because of that. “Because all the kids who are good at sports want to become second basemen.”

“Then I’ll tell the kids to play shortstop or pitcher tomorrow.”

“Okay? Thanks. It’s Meng Hao. Oh, and…”

For some reason, Changhwan found it odd that his brother’s tone of voice became blurred. I looked down at Changhwan, ready to throw a punch if he ever asked me to lend him money. These days, my former classmates contacted me asking to lend me money, so I blocked more than one of them.

“… Yes? “What else is there?”

“The parents asked me to meet them… “My volunteer work time is over, but do you have any time?”

“Well, to that extent.”

Still, it was fortunate that Changhwan wasn’t the type of person to ask a junior he hadn’t seen in a long time to lend him money. He honestly could have refused, but Changhwan was one of the few seniors who gave me good advice when I was going through a difficult time after losing my parents and getting injured, so I was able to grant his request.

“Okay?! Thanks. It’s Meng Hao. Parents are so polarized these days.”

When I accepted, Changhwan’s expression turned bright red, and he started fiddling with his cell phone. And after a few minutes, parents flocked in, holding their children’s hands.

‘Fuck, did you just say you knew?’

Considering the number of people, it seemed like it would take quite a bit of time. When Changhwan glanced at his brother’s expression, he smiled as if he was embarrassed and avoided my gaze.

“I’ll buy you something delicious later.”

“It’s okay. “I don’t eat with that man.”

“Yes, yes.”

Tsk, but since it was my brother’s workplace who comforted me when I was having a hard time, I pretended it was fan service and made a face.

‘But, there are a lot of people in their 30s and 40s. These days, the birth rate is low and there are a lot of elderly people, but I’m sure I’m a bit older… Hmm… Should Soyoung have a baby before she gets too old? I also want to register my child on the family register as soon as possible. So should I get married first? Do I have to get married to register a child on the family register? I’ll have to ask Soyoung when I get home.’

“Player Ji Maeng-ho?”

“Oh, yes. “Please speak.”

“Oh, thank you for your time! My child is a real fan. Seungjun, greetings.”

“Hey, we trained together a while ago, what are you saying? I also received fungo from Meng Ho.”

“Still!”

“… Hello.”

“Yes, Seungjun. “The reason my mother asked to see me.”

“Oh, actually, I’m the president of the parents’ association for the baseball team at XX Elementary School. First, thank you for teaching our children. That…, I thought it would be good if Ji Maeng-ho, the best player in Korea, could accurately evaluate the condition of the kids…”

Judging from the fact that he didn’t speak informally because of his age, the president of the parents’ association at XX Elementary School seemed like a pretty decent person.

‘Now that I think about it, my mom often went to parents’ meetings when I was playing baseball… Hey, just thinking about that makes me feel bad.’

“… A fierce player? Are you in a bad mood?”

Perhaps because my expression hardened at the thought of my parents, the woman called the chairman carefully asked a question.

“No. That’s not it, I also think about my parents…”

“Ah… “I’m sorry.”

“No. There’s nothing to be sorry about. Therefore…”

“Seungjun. Seungjun. He was originally a pitcher, but last year, he changed his position to second base after watching Maeng Ho. How is my child?”

“Ah, Seungjun. He definitely stood out. Changhwan also praised me a lot.”

“Yes, mother. Seungjun has what it takes to become a true professional.”

“But if Meng Hao would take a closer look…”

“Ah, from what I see, Seungjun throws fast, and I think it would be a good idea to continue as a pitcher. Actually, I’m a second baseman, but in baseball, I’m a pitcher. And he seems to have a knack for pattachi, like Otani…”

There was no need to speak ill of an elementary school student, so he started off with a compliment. Professional qualities? Honestly, I don’t know about that. At this age, kids are growing up so much and each day is a different age. And honestly, I’m playing baseball based on what I learned from Rossby. I had no idea who had the highest growth potential or what position they were suited for.

‘Mr. Rossby would be able to see clearly, but where else would he be hanging out? And I’m not the kind of person who will listen to you when you ask.’

“Thank you for your kind words.”

However, Seungjun’s mother was trying not to miss a word of what I said after giving her a cursory congratulatory message. Time passed as I gave each one a good word, and before I knew it, everyone left one by one with a satisfied look on their faces.

“Meng Hao. “Thank you so much.”

“Hey, it’s nothing special. Still, as my brother said, I recommended him to be a pitcher or shortstop.”

“Yes, thank you for that too.”

“Then I’ll go.”

“Oh, thank you. I’m going to clean up after myself. “Are you coming tomorrow too?”

“Yes. By the weekend? Do you think it will come out? Hyung, you’re training tomorrow too, right? “It’s the weekend.”

“Oh, since you said you were going to do volunteer work, you were trying to get the kids to go to school even on the weekend.”

“Okay. Good luck then.”

“Okay, goodbye.”

So Changhwan said hello to his brother and headed to the parking lot to get off work.

‘But seeing them makes me want to let my child play baseball. Hojin is like me, so I think he’ll do well.’

Hojin was such a young guy that he already had a strong body, and it seemed like he would definitely succeed if he exercised. Her face looks exactly like Hyejin, but does she have a body like mine? Instead, I was a little disappointed that he still couldn’t speak properly and that his hair looked like Hyejin’s. If he was like me, he would already be talking and playing multiplication tables.

‘Gugudan? ‘Do you know how to do it?’

‘Of course, but Mr. Rossby, where have you been?’

‘Hehe, there was a bitch that looked like I wanted to fuck her, so I followed her around.’

Tsk, this damn stalker ghost.

‘But you know how to do the multiplication tables. ‘It’s amazing.’

‘… Do you think I’m stupid? I learned multiplication tables in elementary school. But doesn’t Mr. Rossby know? Was there a multiplication table even 100 years ago?’

‘… Ugh. How does this guy calculate his batting average and on-base percentage? 6, 3?’

‘Yes?’

‘How much is 6 times 3?’

‘Uh, 6, 12…’

“I am Ji Maeng-ho.”

“18!”

“Yes?”

“Oh, it’s a fucking surprise.”

I was startled by a clear voice suddenly calling me, and when I turned around, I saw a woman who looked to be in her early to mid-twenties looking at me with a startled face. She had no makeup on and her face was tired and worn, but she had cool facial features and was a beauty who gave off a neat feeling… Since she was young, it seemed like she was not her parent and she was a teacher.

“Oh, I didn’t swear. My hobby is memorizing multiplication tables. But who are you?”

“Ah… I’m not that strange person. At this school…”

“Pan? Sine? Picture? “What is your name?”

“It’s Lee Seo-yoon. Oh, I’m not a fan. No, that’s not true. I’m a fan, but it’s not for that kind of business…”

Not being shy. Well, there were people like this sometimes.

“Hey, it’s okay. I’ll take a picture for you. “Come here.”

Taking pictures for fans is a star’s destiny. It wasn’t difficult because it was something I had always done.

“No, that’s not it. My kid is on the baseball team at this school. “I also want to hear a story from Ji Maeng-ho.”

“… Yes? You look young. Ah, you look young. Keen… Ah, I remember. I remember because my body was small. But you came earlier. “All the parents came and went.”

“Oh, actually, I’m not part of the parents’ association. Because I couldn’t pay my dues…”

Is your family situation difficult? Well, I had a few friends like this. Still, for an elementary school, the membership fee won’t be that much. When I asked about her personal information out of curiosity, I learned that Seo-yoon was a single mother without a husband and had a child at a young age, so her family situation was a bit bad.

Plus, his face looks pretty good… Do you want to eat it? The special environment of being a single mother and a nice-looking face stimulate my lower body.

‘If you just trick me, I think he’ll come over right away…’ .’

‘That bitch is the bitch I was following. How is it? It’s okay.’

‘I have eyes to see. Wow, this kind of rice cake comes rolling in because I do good deeds.’

It also passed on Mr. Rossby’s radar.

“Does my child look like he has potential? Actually, as I said, my family’s financial situation is not that good, so I’m not sure if I can make him exercise… Still, the kid really likes Ji Maeng-ho and wants to play baseball. Even from Ji Maeng-ho’s perspective, our child…”

“Sorry. But it’s because I’m off work.”

“Ah… Sorry. Did I take too much time? “I’m sorry.”

Maybe it was because he had lived a difficult life, but the fact that he seemed accustomed to being passive and apologetic had a unique charm.

“No. That’s not it. Can we talk about it as we go? If I get any later, I think I’ll get stuck because it’s work time. Oh, do you have a car? “I’ll take you there, so we can talk in the car, right?”

“Ah… There is no car. Then I would be grateful.”

And as she expressed her gratitude, she sat in the passenger seat with her child behind her.

“Then where is your home?”

“Oh, I’ll take a picture of your navigation. “It takes about 5 minutes by car.”

‘5 minutes? It’s a bit short, but if you do this, you’ll have to go all the way into the house. If I do well, I might be able to eat it today, right?’

A single mother whose family situation is difficult, but who wants to teach her child to play baseball. There were already enough rice cakes.