LPL didn't want me? I joined SKT instead!

Xiao Yan didn't rush to look at the contract. Instead, he leaned back on the sofa, crossed his arms in front of him, and calmly looked at Kim Sun-joong: "General Manager Kim, you should know that someone in the LPL has already offered a base annual salary of 150 million RMB, plus a luxury apartment in downtown Shanghai. As a Korean club, SKT probably can't compete with them in terms of pure cash flow, right?"

"Xiao Yan, I admit that if we're only comparing who spends the most money, we're indeed no match for some of the wealthy bosses in the LPL," Kim Sun-joong said frankly. "But is the value of a professional player merely a string of numbers in a bank account?"

He held up one finger, pointing to the contract on the table: "First, the base salary. I can tell you directly that the base annual salary on this contract is exactly the same as Lee Sang-hyeok's current top salary contract! Not a penny less! In SKT, you will be an absolute core player on par with Faker! Not only that, we have also set up a high championship bonus and an exclusive FMVP bonus. As long as you can lead the team to victory, money will definitely not be a problem."

Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow slightly.

Comparable to Faker?

This is absolutely unprecedented in the hierarchical South Korean esports scene. It means that SKT has completely acknowledged the importance of a dual-core system.

Kim Sun-joong held up a second finger, his voice rising eight octaves: "Secondly, commercial value. I know the LPL can give you a lot of money, but the commercial packaging they can provide is mostly limited to the Chinese market. But we at SKT are backed by the multinational behemoth, the SK Group!"

"In this contract, the club has made unprecedented concessions. From your personal endorsements, livestream revenue, and merchandise sales, the club will only take 30%! The remaining 70% will belong entirely to you!"

Kim Sun-joong continued, "Furthermore, I've already spoken with the planning department at SK Group headquarters. Once you sign, the group will mobilize resources across Asia to create a tailor-made commercial endorsement for you. It's not just about esports peripherals, but also cars, high-end clothing, and electronics! We'll package you as the most influential esports idol in all of Asia! This hidden commercial value will far exceed the signing fee LPL is offering you!"

Xiao Yan's expression finally changed.

He had to admit that Kim Seon-jung was an extremely skilled negotiator. He had accurately grasped Xiao Yan's sore spot.

Xiao Yan wants more than just quick money; he wants long-term development and the absolute value of his own IP.

With a 70% business share and the packaging of multinational corporations, this pie is astonishingly large.

"Thirdly, and most importantly," Kim Sun-joong stared intently into Xiao Yan's eyes, revealing his final trump card, "I know you're a player with extremely high tactical requirements. You don't like being restricted, and you need suitable teammates."

"Therefore, in the supplementary clauses of this contract, we have granted you the 'core advisory power for team personnel.' In future transfer windows, whether it's bringing in a support player or rotating the top and jungle positions, the coaching staff and management must fully consider your opinions. If a player doesn't fit your tactical system or you believe they can't create chemistry, the club has the final veto right, but your opinion will carry more than 50% weight!"

The room fell into a deathly silence.

Only the ticking of the clock on the wall echoed clearly.

Each of these three points alone is enough to drive any professional player crazy.

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When these three clauses come together in the same contract, it no longer represents an employment agreement, but a partnership agreement.

SKT, the once invincible three-time world champion team, completely abandoned all their pride and offered up their future in order to keep this 19-year-old Chinese young man.

Xiao Yan quietly looked at Kim Sun-jung in front of him, noticing the expectation, nervousness, and even a hint of pleading in his eyes.

He smiled.

It was a genuine smile, brimming with confidence and a sense of control.

He reached out and picked up the thick contract on the table.

"General Manager Jin, your sincerity has truly exceeded my expectations," Xiao Yan said casually as he flipped through the contract.

Kim Sun-joong and Director Choi both held their breath.

"However..." Xiao Yan suddenly stopped flipping through the pages, looked up at the lawyer standing beside him, and said, "Since you're here, I'd like to confirm and revise a few minor details in person. Is that alright?"

"Of course! As long as it doesn't touch the core bottom line, any detail can be modified on the spot!" Kim Sun-jung agreed without hesitation.

"First, regarding the 'personnel recommendation right'," Xiao Yan pointed to a line in the contract, "I don't need any fifty percent weight. What I want is veto power over my partner's support position. No support player can be allowed into the starting lineup without my approval. Can that be changed?"

This is tantamount to handing over the power of life and death in the bottom lane to Xiao Yan completely.

But he hesitated for less than two seconds before gritting his teeth and shouting, "Change it! Lawyer, add it!"

The lawyer immediately took out his laptop from his briefcase and began typing rapidly to revise the terms.

"Secondly, regarding commercial endorsements," Xiao Yan continued, "If a brand I endorse conflicts seriously with my personal values ​​or the Chinese market, I have the right to unilaterally refuse the commercial activity without incurring any liability for breach of contract. Can I add it?"

"No problem! Add it!" Kim Sun-joong nodded again. He just wanted Xiao Yan to sign the papers as soon as possible, and he would hand over the keys to the SKT base without hesitation, even if Xiao Yan wanted them now.

"One last thing." Xiao Yan closed the contract, looking directly at Kim Seon-joong. "I'm only signing this contract for two years. After two years, whether I renew or leave, the decision must be entirely in my own hands. Moreover, the contract must stipulate that if the club benches me for more than three games without cause, I can terminate the contract at any time without penalty."

This last point is Xiao Yan's absolute escape route for himself, and also the biggest constraint on SKT's management.

Kim Sun-joong took a deep breath.

He knew that by signing this contract, SKT was essentially handing half of the team's life to Xiao Yan.

But he felt that Xiao Yan's current performance was worth it!

"Okay. I promise you. Lawyer, revise everything according to Mr. Xiao Yan's wishes. Print it out and have it signed again."

Ten minutes later.

With the hum of a portable printer, a brand new, on-the-spot modified contract, arguably the most outrageous "tyrannical clause" in the history of League of Legends, was placed in front of Xiao Yan once again.