In the afternoon, when Lee Sang-hyeok's father returned home from get off work, Lee Sang-hyeok told him about what had happened that day.
Lee Sang-hyeok's father was a very open-minded person. He could tell from Lee Sang-hyeok's tone that his son was willing to go to the club to play games, but he was afraid of being scammed.
So he took Lee Sang-hyeok to a neighbor's house nearby.
This neighbor is a high school teacher, making him one of the most educated people in the neighborhood.
After listening, the high school teacher said, "In recent years, I have indeed heard about many students being selected to join e-sports clubs, but it doesn't mean that they will definitely sign a contract. They need to go through a trial. If they pass, it is indeed a good path, especially in terms of income, which is very substantial."
"So, how can we be sure the other party isn't a scammer?"
"It's simple. If the other company is a large e-sports club, then the boss or manager must be a celebrity. Just go back and search for their name online, look up their photos, and see if the photos match the people you met."
"That's right, teacher, you really are a wise person."
Mr. Li took his leave with Mr. Li Xianghe and returned home. He then took out the business card that Lin Chen had left during the day and started searching for it online.
The search itself was a shock to the two of them.
Lin Chen is the president of Xingchen Technology Group and the vice president of Xiaomi Technology.
Star Technology is one of China's four major internet companies, with a market value exceeding 100 billion yuan.
Its subsidiary, Huasuan.com, is the industry's number one intelligent price comparison platform.
Huasuan Pay is the number one third-party payment platform in the industry.
Pinduoduo is one of the top three online shopping platforms in the industry.
Meituan is the number one group-buying platform in the industry.
Panda TV is the number one live streaming platform in the industry.
Genshin Impact and Genshin Impact: Prequel are the top two mobile games in the industry.
Mr. Li stared in disbelief at the information on the computer.
"Hey Sang-hyeok, look at this photo, isn't that the person from earlier in the day?"
"Yes...yes, it's the person from during the day."
"This is a big boss, he's comparable to the tycoons in our country. A boss this big can't be a conman, right?"
"Probably not."
Lee Sang-hyeok had mixed feelings. He had actually turned down such a good opportunity during the day, and he wondered if this President Lin would come again that night.
However, why does the other party value me so much? Although I'm pretty good at playing "Demon Legion," there are many other people who are good at it too.
Before he could think about it any further, Lin Chen and An Rou came to visit again.
"Mr. Lin, hello. Please forgive me for my rudeness during the day."
"It's alright, it's normal to be on guard. Sang-hyeok, what have you thought about what I mentioned during the day?"
Lee Sang-hyeok thought for a moment and asked, "Mr. Lin, what kind of salary can you offer me?"
Lin Chen asked with a smile, "You can tell me what kind of salary you're looking for."
Lee Sang-hyeok said somewhat embarrassedly, "Could you give me 30 million a year?"
Lin Chen frowned: "30 million?"
Lee Sang-hyeok had just looked up the average income of South Koreans in 2011, which was around 30 million won per year, so he mentioned that figure.
What he didn't know was that per capita income is an average, and Li's father, who lived in Jiangxi District, only earned half of that figure.
Mr. Li quickly pulled Lee Sang-hyeok aside and said, "Mr. Lin, please don't misunderstand. Children don't have a concept of wages and don't need that much."
Lin Chen thought for a moment and said, "Giving 30 million at the beginning is indeed a bit too much. How about this, I'll give you 3 million in the first year, and then increase it year by year."
Lee Sang-hyeok stared wide-eyed in disbelief. Wasn't he supposed to be a big boss comparable to a chaebol? How come he was only given 3 million? You know, a barbecue in Korea costs 50,000.
"Mr. Lin, isn't 3 million won too little? You're not talking about monthly salary, are you?"
"Uh, I meant RMB."
Both sides were taken aback, realizing that after chatting for so long, they hadn't been on the same wavelength at all.
"3...3 million RMB?"
Mr. Lee quickly took out his phone to do the math and exclaimed in surprise, "600 million won!"
Lee Sang-hyeok was also surprised. Such a high salary and benefits?
"How about it? If it's okay, let's sign the contract."
"No trial period required?"
"Trial training? That's for others, not for Sang-hyeok!"
Lee Sang-hyeok felt an unparalleled sense of importance placed upon him, which was incredibly precious for a young boy.
"Mr. Lin, I have one last request."
What are the requirements?
"Can I get an advance on my first year's salary? I want to save it for my father to improve our family's living conditions."
"Sang-hyeok, you can't do this. You're all alone out there, and you need money for many things. Your father is here at home, so there won't be any problems."
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen smiled and said, "No problem, we'll go to the bank tomorrow and transfer the money to your father's card. Mr. Li, don't worry, all of Xiang He's food, clothing, accommodation, and transportation at the club will be covered by the club, including his clothes. He basically doesn't need to spend any money on daily life."
The next day, Lin Chen went to the bank and had Lee's father confirm in front of Lee Sang-hyeok that he had received the 600 million won transfer before returning to Lee Sang-hyeok's home.
The most cost-effective contract in League of Legends history has been signed.
Lee Sang-hyeok became the first League of Legends professional player signed by XC eSports Club.
"Sang-hyeok, you can choose a game ID for yourself."
Lee Sang-hyeok thought for a moment and said, "Faker!"
"Okay, then pack your things, I'll come pick you up in three days."
"Okay, Mr. Li."
Back at the hotel, Lin Chen looked at the contract in his hand and couldn't stop smiling.
"Are you that happy?" An Rou asked, puzzled.
"Of course, you don't know what the ID Faker represents."
What does it represent?
"Representing the highest mountain and the longest river in League of Legends..."
An Rou looked completely bewildered. What was all this about?
After returning to the hotel, Lin Chen made a phone call to Wang Sicong.
"Hey Cong, where are you having fun?"
"What do you mean by 'cool'? I'm interviewing streamers on Xiaorizi, preparing for Panda TV's export overseas."
Lin Chen's lips twitched. He'd managed to get so caught up in his womanizing ways that he was practically bringing glory to the country.
"Hey, how's that esports club you mentioned going?"
"Oh dear, I've been so busy, I completely forgot about it. I'll get back and start working on it."
"Don't bother, I've already registered for XC Esports Club!"
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