Ch.224Uh, how should I say an amount over ten million dollars?

When Kim Donghu first said he would fight professionally if paid enough money.

Honestly, most professional boxers laughed.

They acknowledged his skill.

They knew he was an impossible monster who had defeated a drug addict.

But money doesn’t move that easily.

It only moves for fights people want to see.

No matter how strong you are, without ticket power, you’re meaningless in this business.

Even for an Olympic champion boxer.

They judged it would be difficult to promote him so quickly.

But after two years.

After he immediately won the Asian Games, the situation changed 180 degrees.

Kim Donghu became the face representing Asia.

Of course, there are still many active boxers.

But since there was no “young” boxer who had dominated both Olympic and Asian heavyweight divisions,

People naturally thought Kim Donghu was the next generation of Asian boxers.

“But then he suddenly acted like he was focusing on movies, which was so disappointing.”

He said he would go pro.

If he’s focusing on movies, when would he box?

The organizations were quite disappointed.

But suddenly a golden rope descended.

The movie he was filming was <Tarzan>?

That means he’s filming in America.

“If he’s filming movies in our home turf.”

“It’s very easy to call him if the stage is set.”

Korea and America are far apart.

But America and America is a manageable distance.

In other words.

‘The overwhelmingly closer physical distance eliminated many considerations.’

It meant they could call Kim Donghu anytime if the timing was right.

Of course, it required both sides to clap.

It would only work if Kim Donghu’s side said OK.

『If you’re that strong, shouldn’t you compete in our heavyweight division too?』

『If you’re satisfied with amateur, don’t call yourself the strongest』

『Primitive Tarzan could never handle modern boxing techniques』

They thought they could make it work somehow.

First, casually draw attention with messages.

Then use this attention to advertise to the public.

That American boxing wants Tarzan now!

And once this was announced.

『Can Tarzan fight in the ring, not in the wild?』

『The wall of the professional stage! Tarzan hasn’t experienced it yet? What will be the result?』

Reporters would naturally write articles.

Then of course it would reach Kim Donghu’s ears.

“Even if we schedule a match as quickly as possible, it would take about 4 months.”

“Then during that time, we can recruit guys who want to fight Kim Donghu.”

Of course, he couldn’t have a title match from the beginning.

First, to verify if his skills would work properly in the professional arena,

He needed to be matched with a suitable contender.

“Let’s match him with a contender, see how the fight goes, and then decide whether to go straight to a title match or wait a bit.”

So they were about to move in the direction of testing the waters first,

And then determining the next steps based on the match results.

“No, instead of that, let’s set up both a contender match and a title match quickly.”

“That’s right. That’s the most efficient way.”

“Actually, we should prepare for a title match right away, not a contender.”

“I agree.”

The matchmakers and promoters objected to the organization’s decision.

They sensed that the conversation shouldn’t flow that way.

More precisely.

“I think everyone is underestimating Kim Donghu’s power too much.”

“Because he’s Asian? Because he’s only fought in amateur arenas? Something… something feels off about this conversation.”

Everyone was seriously mistaken about Kim Donghu’s abilities.

There had never been such a fighter in history.

How could they think of matching him with a contender and leisurely waiting for results?

“Aren’t you being too complacent because we’re in America?”

“Mexico is making moves too.”

“Besides, Kim Donghu said he would fight if paid enough money.”

“I think everyone is seriously mistaken about something.”

This wasn’t simply a match that could be secured with money, honor, and attention.

All four major boxing organizations were sending love calls.

“This is a battle to claim Kim Donghu… the hottest potato in the boxing world right now.”

“We need to push aggressively. Whoever claims him first will get the most attention.”

In this situation, what was most needed was speed and sincerity.

The power of the word ‘first’ is tremendous.

The strongest Asian making his pro debut?

Countless broadcasting stations would open their wallets to secure broadcasting rights.

Ticket prices would skyrocket.

It would become a huge global issue.

And they could piggyback on all future matches.

Simply because they were the first to hold a match.

“We need to rethink our strategy.”

“We need to show sincerity, provoke him with attention in public, and flatter him behind the scenes to catch his eye.”

Flattery.

It was a strong expression, but

No one in the conference room could object.

And from that day on, as if by agreement,

All four major organizations began secretly contacting Choi Seokho.

++++++

As filming continued smoothly,

And time passed uneventfully to late March.

With the light aircraft filming still on hold,

The <Tarzan> staff marveled at the towering cliff before them.

“We’re climbing this?”

“More precisely, we’re climbing from the middle. Not all cliffs are steep.”

It wasn’t a terrifying cliff where falling meant 100% death.

Rather, it had many ledges in the middle where tents could be pitched for rest.

It could be considered a relatively safe cliff.

Originally, they had planned to film on a set.

But due to the lead actor’s insistence that a real cliff would provide more authenticity,

The staff had worked hard to find this location.

“I was surprised that Evelyn also refused to use a stunt double.”

“I know, it’s scary even with safety equipment.”

Finding this truly unexpected,

The staff chatted while setting up the site and checking safety equipment.

“I can’t believe we’re actually doing this.”

“Maybe it’s because he can climb ropes with 80kg on his back, his confidence is impressive.”

The scene was difficult,

But if they could pull it off, the visuals would be unmatched.

A man jumping to save a woman who had fallen off a cliff.

Such a masculine scene was Tarzan personified.

Moving according to primal emotions, you could say.

“The stunt might be a bit disappointing though.”

“What?”

As the staff continued their lively conversation.

“It’s Kim Donghu’s back, not just anyone’s. It’s not something you’d give to just anybody.”

“Is that how it works?”

“Of course, that’s why Evelyn’s stunt double is really disappointed…”

“Is that so?”

“?!”

Evelyn suddenly appeared behind them.

How long had she been there?

How much of the conversation had she heard?

Although what they’d said wasn’t problematic,

They couldn’t help but bow their heads in embarrassment.

“Ah… I didn’t mean to blame anyone. I was just wondering if she was really disappointed.”

“If, if it were me, haha, I would feel the same. It’s Kim Donghu’s back, right? It’s hard to imagine how broad it is.”

“Yes, yes, that’s right. That’s what we were talking about.”

“I… see.”

Despite the staff’s desperate explanations,

Evelyn’s mind was elsewhere.

‘I was… definitely curious.’

Tarzan wears nothing except shorts.

He doesn’t even wear shoes, so naturally his entire body is visible.

Whenever she saw him, she had thought about touching his chest muscles,

But she had never considered feeling his entire back.

‘But am I too perverted? Is that… thought too inappropriate?’

Honestly, she thought this was partly Kim Donghu’s fault.

‘A person shouldn’t be that attractive!’

Of course, knowing how ridiculous this thought was,

Evelyn slumped her body.

“I wish we could just start filming quickly so I wouldn’t have these thoughts.”

The response to this was.

“What thoughts are you having?”

Just like before, suddenly appearing.

“When did you get here?!”

“Just now.”

It was Kim Donghu.

Leisurely drinking water as he approached,

He had already removed his upper clothing, apparently ready for filming.

“Did, did you already get your makeup done?”

“I don’t need much. Jane is different though.”

“Ah, right… Jane is different.”

With those words, Evelyn hurried off to get her makeup done,

And watching her leave.

‘This is troublesome.’

Kim Donghu sensed something.

++++++

Living this life, I’ve realized.

‘I really am quite greedy.’

That I have stronger possessiveness,

And more greed than anyone else.

Just look at my thoughts watching Evelyn leave,

I’m already thinking about a fourth, seriously.

‘I can take responsibility for all of them.’

Though I say this,

How to explain it to each individual…

‘It would be faster if polygamy suddenly became legal and I could just register marriage with all of them.’

They say it’s easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.

Maybe I should just go for it and see what happens.

While waiting briefly for Evelyn’s makeup to be done.

Ring ring ring.

A phone suddenly rang.

Wondering what it was, I answered.

-Do, Do, Donghu! Donghu! Do, Donghuuuuu!

“Yes?”

Choi Seokho’s flustered voice came through,

And Kim Donghu became flustered as well.

-Te, ten million dollars, how, how should I say this?

“Suddenly?”

-Bo, boxing fight money… it’s, it’s been set!!! I, I mean the ma, major organizations, th, they… uh… uh…

With his brain seemingly malfunctioning,

Kim Donghu couldn’t make sense of Choi Seokho’s reaction, something he’d never seen before.

Boxing organizations?

What on earth did they tell him?