Chapter 324 – Episode 316. 2024 Stove League. (1)
-[KS] KS MVP. ‘Devil’ Ji Maeng-ho.
… As one pitcher said, ‘It felt like I was dealing with a devil who could read everything in my mind.’ Ji Maeng-ho’s performance in the Korean Series was one that could be seen as that of the devil. Ji Maeng-ho led the team to the championship with a ratio of 0.545/0.844/1.455/2.298, 21 walks, and 20 stolen bases. …
Wow, look at the grades, this is the KS MVP
ㄴWho conquered the KBA in one season? Ji Maengho!
ㄴI’m so crazy ㅅㅂ
ㄴThank you, fierce warrior.
ㄴYour dedication led AT Thunders to victory. Thank you GOAT
-400 hitter, AT Ji Maeng-ho, becomes KBA Rookie of the Year
Second baseman Ji Maeng-ho, in his first year of joining the team, received the honor of Rookie of the Year for the first time in his life. Ji Maeng-ho was unanimously selected as the best new player at the KBA League awards ceremony held that day.
Second baseman Ji Maeng-ho, who graduated from Korea Sports High School in 2022, was called up to the WBC and played for the national team even before his debut in the professional league, and attracted attention by posting a batting average of .400, 60 home runs, and 58 stolen bases this season. Br〉
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ㄴIsn’t there an idiot who didn’t give Ji Maeng-ho Rookie of the Year?
ㄴJang Woo-ju is a waste. If it weren’t for Ji Maeng-ho, it would have been Jang Woo-joo haha
ㄴㅇㅅㅁㅎㅅ
-Who is the brightest star in the 2023 KBA? Monster rookie, Ji Maeng-ho.
Ji Maeng-ho (20, AT Thunders), who won seven batting awards including batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, home runs, runs scored, RBI, and stolen bases, stands tall as the best player in Korean professional baseball in 2023. Ji Maeng-ho, who debuted this season and took over as second baseman for the AT Thunders, won the KBA League Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) in just one season.
Ji Maeng-ho won MVP with a nearly unanimous vote at the 2023 KBA League Awards ceremony held on this day, and received a trophy and 10 million won in prize money.
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ㄴㅇㅅㅁㅎㅅ
ㄴJust Korean baseball is Ji Maeng-ho haha
ㄴ Wow, the fierce god of defense is crazy.
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“Hello. Ji Maeng-ho! Congratulations on MVP and Rookie of the Year!”
“Yes, thank you.”
“Wow, with this, I won MVP three times in a row from the semi-playoffs to the Korea Series, and won Rookie of the Year and Season MVP. “Isn’t it 5 awards?”
“Well, it’s natural.”
“As expected, this is great confidence. Ji Maeng-ho!”
“Well, is there such a thing as confidence? Anyway, you get what you get for your grade. “It would be strange if I didn’t receive it.”
“Of course it is, right? Then I will be confident about the remaining Golden Gloves.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
After winning the Korean Series, my life progressed similarly. In the evening, I enjoy sex with my girls, and during the day, I go on dates that I couldn’t during the season, and sometimes I do interviews like this.
In particular, as he won the season MVP and Rookie of the Year awards at the same time, such interviews increased. My agent contacted me saying there were many advertisements and entertainment shows that wanted me, but Soyoung was turning down all those offers.
-“Meng Hao, you might make a mistake, so be sure to interview only the reporters I have selected. Don’t even think about entertainment. Okay?”
Although Soyoung’s unfounded anxiety that I would make a mistake was absurd, I also agreed with Soyoung’s thoughts because it seemed like it would be difficult to walk down the road if I became more famous. These days, so many people recognize me when I walk down the street that it’s been difficult to date women.
‘This is why celebrities are tired.’
“Ji Maeng-ho… ?”
“Yes. Oh, what were you talking about?”
“Ah, Seonghyeon announced that he will return to the major league next season. What do you think? A match between Seong Hyeon, the best pitcher in Korean history, and Ji Maeng-ho, who is ranked among the best pitchers of all time. There are a lot of people looking forward to it.”
“Ah, is Seonghyun coming back to Korea?”
“Yes. “You didn’t know?”
“Yes. Actually, I haven’t heard any baseball news since the Korean Series. “I need to get some rest too.”
“Okay. “Then, would you like to say a word to Seonghyun, who is your senior?”
“Seonghyun senior. I’ve been thinking about it since I saw it on the national team, and I feel like I’m good at it. Did you ever think that a major isn’t a big deal? I hope you can have some fun with me before I go to the majors. You know. “Korea is boring to me.”
“Oh, you’re a bold man, can you handle it?”
“Yes. Please give it to me like this.”
The reporter spoke as if it were interesting, but there was no lie in what I said. I had to be stuck in Korea anyway until I got to the majors, and I didn’t want to get involved again with guys who avoid competition like the UG guys. My sincere hope was that the pitchers in the KBA League would be inspired by my words and compete properly.
‘If it was this much provocation, wouldn’t the other kids be a bit upset too?’
“As expected, the devil’s talent…”
“Devil’s talent? What is that again?”
“Ah, it seems like that’s what fans and reporters call Ji Maeng-ho. Ji Maeng-ho, his skills are good, but… Actually, there are many controversies, right?”
“Controversy? “I’m far from that kind of thing, right?”
“Haha, even a joke. Interview controversy, ceremony controversy… How can I tell you more?”
“… That’s enough.”
I ended up getting a strange nickname again. Such a cheesy nickname, like you’re the devil or something… Well, it’s a nickname only reporters use anyway.
“Ah, then there’s the watch you received to commemorate the Korean Series MVP, right?”
“Oh, that’s it. I gave it to senior Gwanhyung.”
“As expected, what I heard was correct. But, you gave that precious thing to Woo Kwan-hyung?”
“I’m going to win again anyway. What. “I gave it to you as a gift to help you get better quickly.”
“Oh, of course Ji Maeng-ho. Well, I think I’ve filled the limit. Should I just do this and get up?”
“Yes. Please publish a great article. Please tell me exactly what I said.”
“You mean the story about Seonghyun? I understand.”
The reporter said that and stood up. As the reporter was about to leave, he spoke as if he had remembered something.
“Ah, Ji Maeng-ho.”
“Yes?”
And then the reporter walked in front of me and held out his smartphone.
“What is this?”
“This is Ji Maeng-ho’s byeolgram ID, right? Private.”
“Oh, it’s mine?”
It was a Byeolgram ID that was only given out to pretty women, and it seemed like it had been obtained from somewhere.
“Well, reporters know people who know. I’m telling you this because I have a lot to do with AT. Be careful.”
“… “What?”
When I asked again, the reporter frowned as if he was embarrassed. And then he started talking.
“Same goes for relationships with women.”
“Reporter.”
“Yes?”
“Is having sex a crime?”
“Yes? Ah, … Ahaha. “It’s not a sin.”
“I don’t really care if I’m known.”
“Well, if Ji Maeng-ho is like that. … All right. Well, in this game, if you have the skills, you can do everything except match-fixing. I believe you will take care of it.”
“The problem is that Korea is too conservative.”
“Haha, is that so? Anyway, the higher you go, the more flies will be attracted to you, so be careful, Ji Maeng-ho.”
“Yes. All right. Good luck to you, reporter.”
“Yes, good luck to you, Meng Hao.”
After finishing the conversation, the reporter left the room. And then Soyoung came into the room as if she had been waiting. I saw Soyoung every day, but it felt new to see her at work like this. No one would believe me if I told this woman with her suit and neat face that every night she was panting underneath me.
“Did you have a good conversation with the reporter?”
“Good job. “What am I going to do?”
“I did it because I was worried.”
“I heard you don’t have to worry about anything.”
The reason why Soyoung came in after the interview with the reporter was simple. Because this was the AT Thunders team office.
“Then, like I said yesterday, all you have to do is put a stamp there.”
“Here?”
And the reason I came to the club office was simple. Because today was salary negotiation day. The reason for the interview here today was to issue a press release and article in line with the salary negotiations. My salary will probably be written at the end of today’s article.
“300 million… I knew it, but… “Can’t you raise it a little more?”
“Why don’t I have enough money?”
Soyoung looked at me and asked. Of course, there was no shortage of money. If there was anything that required money, Soyoung took care of it all. But, I guess it’s a little disappointing. Professionals talk about their annual salary, but compared to my grades, the annual salary of 300 million won was a little shabby.
Soyoung must have noticed my expression and opened her mouth.
“Still, a 1000% increase would be somewhat symbolic. It’s been 2 years now. I’ll keep uploading until I get to the majors. And since there are options, you can get up to 400 million won if you use them all, right? I also want to give more, but because of the salary cap. Meng Hao can understand, right?”
“Well, if it’s because of the salary cap, it can’t be helped.”
“First of all, if we set Maengho’s salary, other players will also be paid…”
“But how long will you be the head of the operations team?”
“Me? “This negotiation is the last, and now I have to move up to president.”
“Oh, boss. “Have you had a good talk with the chairman?”
I also knew about Soyoung’s dream of becoming the successor to a company, so I quietly asked her.
“Under… Actually, it’s a bit daunting. This should have been a winner since I was the boss. “Our maengho was so good that he won the championship this year.”
“… “I’m sorry.”
“I’m not sorry.”
Soyoung’s tone showed no signs of blaming me. But I think Soyoung’s dream was a vain idea. I also wondered if they would appoint a successor because AT is not just a small corner store and runs the baseball team well,
‘If I become the successor, I will become busier and our relationship will become strange, right? Soyoung just suits being next to me.’
I didn’t even want Soyoung to realize her dream. I feel sorry for Soyoung.
“What are those eyes?”
“No, I hope it goes well.”
“First of all, now is the real start.”
Soyoung clenches her fists and speaks. I felt guilty about Soyoung, so I quickly changed the story.
“Sister, but the reporter said that he found out my Byeolgram ID. “I heard other reporters know it too?”
“Stargram? Ah, that. Contacting female fans… ?”
“Yes.”
“That’s why they say you shouldn’t hang out with fans. I’m worried, Meng Hao. “I’m afraid you might get bitten by a snake somewhere.”
“Hey, sister, I’m Ji Maeng-ho.”
“That’s why I don’t believe you. Well, if something happens, I can solve it…”
“It’s fan service, fan service. “My sister emphasized that.”
“Under… I wasn’t talking about fan service like this. Anyway, okay. Maengho, don’t worry about anything else and just relax and play baseball. But, even though we’re having so much fun together, do we really need more women?”
“Well, if my sister doesn’t tell me to do it, I won’t do it.”
“I’m sure you will do that. And if he meets a pretty girl, she’ll rush at him like she’s in heat.”
“…”
… As expected, he knew me very well.
“I didn’t want to do it this way… Now.”
Then Soyoung took out her paper and thrust it in front of me.
“Consent to sexual intercourse… ?”
“Okay. Are you finished recording? I’m giving this to you just in case. From now on, whenever you work with other women, you must get their signatures here. “Understand, right?”
“… “Do I have to go this far?”
“It’s because I’m anxious. “Can you do me a favor, sister?”
“… I understand.”
It’s a consent form for sexual intercourse… It was a pity that it didn’t taste as good as the raw food, but since Soyoung asked for it, I guess it couldn’t be helped. And it didn’t seem like it would be a bad idea to have this much insurance. As the reporter who interviewed said, flies may be attracted.
“Then is everything done?”
“Yes.”
“Is there CCTV in this room?”
“There’s no place here? … “Could it be here?”
“It’s been a while since I wore a suit…”
“Under… Really.”
When I pointed to the pants, Soyoung sighed and came over.
“But, let’s just do it with our mouths. Because I still have work to do.”
“It’s a bit disappointing.”
“I’ll do it when I get home. … Back.”
It’s a pity that I only do it with my mouth, but I guess it can’t be helped since Soyoung has to work too.
So I set up my alter ego and accepted her service, and the service I received from her at work had a new taste.
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-Ji Maeng-ho, Seong-hyeon, it’s no big deal!
… Ji Maeng-ho said about Sung Hyun, who is returning to Korea this season, ‘I don’t think the majors are a big deal,’ and replied, ‘The other pitchers in Korea are boring, so I hope you can make me have some fun before going to the majors.’〈 Br〉
… Meanwhile, Ji Maeng-ho signed for 300 million won, a 1000% increase from the minimum annual salary of 30 million won…
You? Lee Waejin?
ㄴI thought it was the devil’s editing, but he really said this haha, you crazy bastard
ㄴWow, this guy is such a gangster haha
ㄴAre you crazy?
ㄴBut why 300 million? Aren’t you getting paid very little?
There is annual leave and a salary cap.
No, this is why Korea is a problem.
Wow, but this guy is crazy. Other pitchers will be upset haha
ㄴㅋㅋㅋ .400 is 60 home runs, but it’s boring haha
