The Youngest Son of Sunyang (Reborn Rich)

[019] Not Just an Allowance 1

It's merely a mistake if you view it with the sympathy of a child. When running a company, there are far more occasions where you need to be as ruthless as it gets, rather than showing sympathy.

"Hmm... the employees?"

"They can't even play because of us. It's Children's Day today."

I felt a sharp look from Lee Hakjae for a moment. And he didn't withdraw his gaze even if it was just for a brief moment.

"Those people are just working. Whether it's Children's Day or Sunday, they're doing their assigned tasks. And they will take the day off tomorrow instead of today."

"It's because we're here. Those people might start to hate us."

Another outpouring of that gaze.

Did he catch the hidden meaning behind my words?

If we become disliked, Sunyang might be disliked as well. Ultimately, it's about losing consumers.

I wondered what he would say.

"Do-Jun."

"Yes, Baekbu."

"If someone starts to hate you, do as your grandfather does."

Oh no! My thoughts were off track.

"What does grandfather do?"

"He turns hatred into fear."

His words exploded like a firecracker inside my head.

Damn it, I still haven't shaken off the mindset of a servant.

To become the master, to become the chairman, I shouldn't be bothered by these petty concerns. Issues like productivity improvement, maximizing sales, and customer satisfaction are trivial matters that subordinates should worry about.

A chairman and a manager are different.

A manager fattens up the company, but a conglomerate chairman doesn't earn money. The chairman wages wars.

They kneel on their hated enemies, protect and expand their territories. That's what a chairman should do.

Once the territory is conquered, the servants cultivate the land to make money.

If the chairman desires it, they should be ready to cast aside their families and come running, wagging their tails.

"There's a reason why I've extracted the chairman's essence."

As Lee Hakjae stroked my head, I snapped back to my senses.

When I looked up at him, he was wearing a bright smile.

"It seems like you understood my meaning from my expression, right? Acting like an old man...?"

At least that's a relief. The attempt to show a sharp vision was in vain, but at least he demonstrated that he quickly grasped my words. So, it's not a loss.

From now on, I wanted to get to know Lee Hakjae better. However, due to Sang-jun hyung, who suddenly appeared and grabbed my hand, I had to postpone that.

Children's Day is fun for children, but tiring for parents.

I was tired like a parent and spent a day that felt even more uncomfortable.

But the next day, when I visited my own ranch with Chairman Jin, all that tiredness and discomfort vanished.

Seeing horses leisurely run around on the vast green land, I enjoyed a thrill running through my whole body.