Chapter 56
Translator 8uhl
Chapter 56
Chapter Title The Eldest Son Desperately Wants Soccer
As I mentioned before, Chelsea had been reinforcing their squad big time starting this season.
Of course, it wasnt fully complete yet, but just bringing in Wanderley and Deloa had elevated Chelseas quality to title contender level.
Well, both were worldclass, after all.
They probably wouldve been in the title race right up to the end if not for the injuries.
Oh, waittheyre still in it, actually.
Since Man City lost to Arsenal.
That said, you might think Man City will win at least one of their last three games and take the title anyway... but who knows.
If Man City loses all three remaining games and Chelsea wins out, Chelsea could still win it.
You might ask if I already know who wins this season since Ive lived it before, but theres methe variable.
More than that, I dont remember exactly how far Man Citys golden era went.
Was this season their last? The next one? Or the one after? Its all fuzzy.
The 3334 season for me is over a decade agonearly twenty years if you count this life.
Same with everything elseonly the big players and events stick Ive forgotten way more.
If Id known itd be like this, maybe I shouldve jotted down what I remembered right after regressing.
Eh, not like lotto numbersnothing I needed to memorize that badly.
Wait, lotto?
One thing I do remember clearly.
Taeyang, dont just let it sit in the bank savings. Buy some land or a building in the spot I told you. Our moms place here is definitely going up.
Did you buy the place I told you a few years back? Time to sell it now. And check this out.
They say this areas getting redeveloped in a few years.
Buy a building here, and you can live off it forever. Pricey, sure, but zero chance of vacancies.
Exactlythe golden investment advice from the future Gong Sehwan.
I could never forget it.
Why?
Because I followed it to the letter and made a killing every time.
That was the reason a guy like me, whod slaved away buying everything myself, could leisurely sip shisha and booze in my old age.
Yeah, time to earn hard and reinvest it all.
Wait, hold up.
After I made a fortune in real estate and started worshipping Gong Sehwansno, his parentslike deities, he spilled countless tales of their past exploits? over drinks.
Id never cared about anyone elses life story, but once I saw my money multiplying like a cashduplication glitch, I listened with rapt attention.
Yeah, back then those were ancient history, but now? Theyre just around the corner.
Why the hell did I forget about this?
I hadnt totally forgottenjust hadnt bothered since I was broke.
But now? Ive got some cash.
Its been almost two months since I signed my youth contract.
Even after taxes, thats gotta be a few hundred million won, right?
No time to waste.
Suddenly anxious, I rushed downstairs and asked Mom.
Mom, how much is in my account?
Hmm? I set it up but never checked. Why the sudden interest? Need more allowance? Wanna buy something?
Oh, I do wanna buy something.
Mom, how about we buy an apartment in XX Citys XX District with it?
An apartment? XX City? Wheres that?
Its a neighborhood in Gyeonggi Province. Just buy one apartment there.
Our sons suddenly into real estate?
Her tone made me lean in with a deliberately subtle voice, emphasizing how important this was.
Mom, you know my friend Gong Sehwan? He said his parents just bought there. Sehwans gonna sell it when he heads to Europe in a few years and buy a mansion there.
Total bullshit, of course.
But, huh?
Mom flinched at Gong Sehwans name. Does she know something?
His parents really bought there?
Yeah, Sehwans parents...
Theyre famous for real estate, right? I heard rumors at the youth team parents meeting.
Yeah, exactly.
Hmm.
Mom started pondering.
No time for that.
Buy loweven a little sooner.
Its a property thatll multiply several times over.
Alright, got it. Ill talk to Dad.
At least a positive response.
Yeah, cant ignore rumors about Sehwans parents.
Looks like investing for the future is okay even before adulthood if it pans out in a few years.
Feels reassuring.
Still, its not enough.
My goals to buy a building in each family members name so Mom, Dad, and the siblings can do whatever they want comfortably.
Long way to go for that.
League Round 36.
With three games left including this one, Man City lost focus or maybe still reeling from their first defeat in five seasonsa thrashing by Arsenaland dropped another.
Now just two games remain.
If Man City loses both and Chelsea wins out, Chelsea reclaims the title.
Sure, fat chance Man City drops even one more, but soccers round, so anything can happen.
Chelsea couldnt slack off even for a gamenot until its over.
Same for Newcastle United.
Arsenal, playing the same day as Man City, grabbed a win and opened a fourpoint lead over Newcastle.
Newcastle needs at least a draw against Chelsea here to face Arsenal in Round 37 with a sixpoint deficitlike a de facto Champions League ticket decider.
Ahead of this crucial match, manager Rommel had tough choices.
Stick with Mateo Silva, whos been lightsout against Chelsea, and add Omar and Redley? Or bench one of those core three for a Taeyang start?
Plus Izell Edward, whod shone with Taeyangs orchestration.
Izell... nah.
Good showing yesterday or not, no way Izell handles Chelsealevel opposition.
Rommel thought of Taeyang.
The real star behind Izells MOM performance.
This kids the real deal.
Green due to age, maybe some inconsistency, but raw talent defied any age discount.
He was just that good.
Rommels dilemma where to place this genius for max synergy.
Any way to pair him with Omar, Redley, and Mateo Silva?
Reviewing Taeyangs stats, his eyes lit up.
Hes played here a lot.
Rommel locked in Taeyangs position and the lineup.
Thus, Round 36hosting Chelsea.
St. James Park brimmed with Toon Army fans belting out Coming Home Newcastle, as always.
Taeyangs family was in the mix.
Big games drawing a huge crowd, huh?
Jimins remark drew a headshake from Jiseong.
Apart from the odd empty away end spot, this place is always packed!
Really?
You know how soccercrazy our neighborhood is.
Yeah, true. Home games turn the streets into a parade of kitwearing fans. Weird if its not sold out.
Exactly.
But this is tasty?
Jimin munched on the mystery mash of unidentifiable grub sold at St. James Park.
Sure is.
Wonder what other stadium foods are like.
Doubt any top this.
Premier League clubs, flush with cash, upgraded stadiums for fans, but one thing stayed crap the food.
Most were notoriously overpriced slop.
Newcastles? Rootless fusion you couldnt place, but tasty and hearty.
And...
Whoa, hits the spot!
Brown ales the way for matchday beer.
They sold the best ale.
The two grandpas had already downed two pints each.
Dad, Father, ease up. Youll be smashed before Taeyang even plays!
Psh? Just two pintswhats the fuss? I could do ten!
Beers not cheap...
Heh, our girl doesnt know. Player families get free beer.
Yep, basking in our eldest grandsons glory.
...Fine, pour me one.
Mom, is beer good? I want some!
Kids, no.
Aw, come on!
Adults grabbed their pints as players hit the pitch for warmups.
Yeoreum spotted Taeyang instantly.
Oh! Our boys out!
Picture of oppa?
Yeah, quick!
Taeyang trudged onto the field with his usual deadpan face, jogged lightly, then trapped the ball Mateo Silva passed, rolled it around his sole, and pinged it back.
Fans roared Mr. Toon! as Silva trapped it a few times.
Silva grinned, waved leisurely at the crowd, then sent it back to Taeyang.
Suny!!
Yoon!
Toons chanted Taeyangs nickname and name, waving wildly.
Taeyang barely reacted, sourfaced.
But no one took it wrong.
Girls cooed over his teenangst vibeadorable.
Guys just smiled warmly.
If youre good, everything looks good.
Then
TaeYang!!
A voice nailed his name with a thick accent. Taeyang glanced over.
Oh! Taeyang!!!
An uncle bellowed it again, waving furiously.
Taeyang recognized him.
The butcher shop owner who always said hello when Mom shopped there.
The guy whod toss in extra meat since he was little, for growing strong for Newcastle.
Taeyang trapped the ball repeatedly, drifting toward him.
Uncle, long time.
Yeah, your siblings come by now.
Working hard to live up to your expectations.
Right. When you stepped on the pitch, I screamed in the pub Look! Thats the little kid who came with his mom for meat at my shop!
Haha.
Taeyang grinned, handing over the ball hed been bouncing.
Win today, any chance for a discount?
The beaming butcher snatched it, nodding vigorously.
You bet! Hattrick? Ill load up Tbones for the whole family!
Now thats motivation.