CHAPTER 374: CHAPTER 359: THE RESOLVE TO BE THE BOSS

Mountain Eagle was amused by Killing Bee...

Not a single one of these guys is cut out for business, otherwise, they wouldn’t be mercenaries.

Mountain Eagle did have other moneymaking ventures, but he guessed these guys couldn’t handle them.

It would be better to learn from the domestic big brothers: earn a solid profit from infrastructure development. Even if Kamui’s infrastructure boom wouldn’t last for years, they could later transform into a property management company, staying true to their expertise.

Mercenaries managing properties; aside from anything else, safety was undoubtedly guaranteed.

Watching a few Thais chuckling as they gathered and conversed, God Stick then took on an air of utmost seriousness as he presented a pure gold Buddha charm to Mountain Eagle...

Seeing Mountain Eagle putting on the half-pound Buddha charm without any fuss, God Stick earnestly said, "This is a Buddha charm I prayed for you at the Reclining Buddha Temple, wearing it will ensure your health and that everything goes smoothly for you..."

Mountain Eagle replied perfunctorily with an "Amitabha Buddha," causing God Stick, who was ready to sweet-talk Mountain Eagle into opening his wallet to fulfill a vow, to be taken aback, forgetting his prepared spiel.

Watching God Stick’s comical expression, Mountain Eagle laughed heartily and hugged the man, saying, "Thank you..."

Broadcast, standing by with disdain, said, "I’ve told you before, your trick won’t work on Mountain Eagle."

God Stick, looking dejected, said, "That Buddha charm is real..."

When Broadcast heard this, he looked down on him, saying, "You should stop pretending to be a fake monk, give your money to Big Mouth and come hang out with me. Business in Kamui is booming right now, I’m swamped with too much work."

Mountain Eagle didn’t know why, but he was in an exceptionally good mood; the pressure from the issues caused by Black Fox had dissipated.

These Thais really knew how to have fun, their arrival had diluted the solemn atmosphere.

Just as Mountain Eagle was about to call for help to install the Guard System on the mountaintop, a cheer came from above, followed by a wooden stick tossed from the mountaintop onto the terrace...

Then, a big dog charged down the slope, leapt onto the terrace, grabbed the stick, and then, butting into Mountain Eagle’s stomach and knocking him down, turned and dashed up the steep incline of over ten meters...

Looking at Marta standing at the mountaintop cuddling Black Back’s head, sticking out her tongue at him, while a bunch of little Doberman puppies with bandages tied around their ears popped out behind her...

Mountain Eagle sighed loudly and said, "We’re gearing up for battle, this is a bit too unserious.

Starting today, dog food is rationed; that Black Back looks too fat, make him diet and lose weight."

Marta’s whining made everyone burst into laughter...

When Mountain Eagle shook off his office demeanor, abandoned his elite status as if managing endless affairs, the whole atmosphere of Sunset Mountain seemed to relax.

This revelation made Mountain Eagle himself stunned...

Relaxation truly is a talent, and if it hadn’t been for Killing Bee and the others arriving, Mountain Eagle wouldn’t even have realized the problem.

It wasn’t that his self-discipline was flawed, but he was too tense, a habit formed from studying and working as if he was always racing, always hurrying...

Mountain Eagle’s generation seemed to be like this, always in a rush no matter what they did, always urging, habitually anxious, always forcing themselves to be disciplined, as if only then could they feel secure and in control.

This contrasted starkly with foreigners!

This didn’t stand out much at work...

Because when dealing with foreigners at work, for most Hua Country people, it was about being downward compatible, getting rest while accommodating others.

But in leisure and relaxation, this contrast was very stark, so much so that it made some people mistakenly think Hua Country people were of a lower quality than foreigners...

It seemed like foreigners always spoke softly, while Hua Country people tended to be loud and rowdy...

It looked like foreigners were always leisurely, while Hua Country people were always in a flurry...

These aren’t really issues of quality, but rather differences in mentality and life rhythm that lead to habitual deviations.

It’s the environment that’s to blame, and some things can’t be learned even if one tries, nor is there a need to feel the other side is superior.

Overgeneralizing and moral grandstanding is where the true mistake lies!

But one thing must be admitted, even if they too were free from the needs of basic survival, Hua Country folks were lacking in relaxing compared to both the joyfully poor Thais and worry-free European and American middle-class, losing in both accounts.

This was what Mr. Poincaré had been trying to tell Mountain Eagle, but which Mountain Eagle could never quite grasp...

No matter what he did, that innate tension prevented him from fully relaxing and it also made those around him quicken their pace.

Mountain Eagle himself never realized that his most relaxed day was actually the day he got drunk...

He and Tessa did a series of foolish things together...

But in fact, no one was hurt because of it, nor did anyone mock him; instead, most people were happy, and it even spurred on a food festival that made tourism in Kamui surge.

But when Mountain Eagle sobered up, rather than reliving the relaxation and happiness of that day, he searched for the dumb things he had done, wanting to make up for his ’mistakes’ and retrieve his lost image.

Unable to separate work from life—that was the crux of Mountain Eagle’s problem.

He couldn’t keep this up his entire life, and those around him for extended periods would feel exhausted!

Mountain Eagle hadn’t been keenly aware of this before, but somehow, when Killing Bee and the others showed up at Sunset Mountain with a friendly vibe, and laughter started to become frequent at the scene, Mountain Eagle suddenly realized the problem.

He always saw himself in a managerial role but couldn’t effectively differentiate between being on and off the clock, or perhaps he acted just the same whether working or not.

Even though he considered himself a conversationalist who enjoyed listening, the fact was, the joyfulness that Butcher, Pigeon and their company brought while together with him was not as high as what Killing Bee and his group created in a short time.

Some things just happen in an instant; once you get it, you get it. If you don’t, you may never realize it...

Mr. Poincaré was probably the person most concerned about Mountain Eagle on the scene. When Mountain Eagle scolded Marta by pulling her ear, then organized manpower with loud laughter to help on the summit, the old man nodded his head in laughter, and then shook his head...

Eddie sat down opposite Mr. Poincaré with a bottle of beer and asked with a frown, "Why are you always staring at Mountain Eagle?

I’ve never seen you work seriously all these years. I’ve put all my money here, you’d better not screw up."

Mr. Poincaré looked at Eddie as if looking at dog crap and said, "Investing was Mountain Eagle’s idea. You win only if he wins.

Haven’t you noticed the change in him?"

Eddie stared and shook his head, "Change? What change?"

Mr. Poincaré shook his head, "Mountain Eagle is slowly becoming like a BOSS..."

Eddie curiously asked, "Does he still need to change?

He controls more money in his hands than I could earn in my entire life, he’s already a boss alright!"

Mr. Poincaré shook his head and said, "I have seen many successful people, and Mountain Eagle’s ability is not inferior to them at all.

However, no matter how excellent his performance was in the past, he always seemed to be working for someone else!

His standards for himself are high, even harsh, and that may bring a sense of achievement from work, but it’s no way to get a sense of happiness.

No one’s career goes smoothly all the time, and no one can always be successful.

When the sense of achievement starts to decline, that’s when work starts to feel painful.

He needs to relax occasionally; only then can he feel happy...

That’s what’s truly important for a person!"

Saying this, Mr. Poincaré looked at the puzzled Eddie and said disdainfully, "You fools are rushing to hand over Arctic Fox to Mountain Eagle because you’re starting to feel the pain, aren’t you?

To truly save Arctic Fox and make Mountain Eagle keep going for a long time, he needs to find friendship and joy in it.

Right now, his mindset is that he’s working for you guys. Do you think you fools can lead someone as outstanding as him?"

Eddie was stunned for a few seconds and said with dissatisfaction, "Hey, those fools and idiots you’re talking about were once the world’s best mercenaries, and we’re still the best gunmen.

I pay you one hundred thousand yuan a year, show me some respect!"

As he said this, Eddie looked at Mr. Poincaré’s impatient expression and cautiously lowered his head to ask, "Then what should we do to make the kid last longer?"

Mr. Poincaré shook his head, "Make him happy, make him realize that he is the one in charge, not frantically trying to manage you idiots."

Saying that, Mr. Poincaré looked at the clueless Eddie and sighed, "Just treat him like a boss...

Mountain Eagle makes money quickly, and the importance of Arctic Fox in his heart will continue to diminish. If Silver Fox and the others don’t make their stance clear soon, Mountain Eagle will quickly lose interest and patience with Arctic Fox.

Give him that one billion; he could earn in six months enough to fund Blood Fox for five years of use...

Blood Fox and Mi Lu have long been convinced, but if Silver Fox can’t figure it out, relying only on Blood Fox’s friendship cannot last too long."

Eddie slapped his thigh and nodded, "I also think Silver Fox is an idiot, so I retired as soon as Blood Fox did.

Looks like I was wise back then!"

Mr. Poincaré looked at Eddie curiously and asked sincerely, "How did Blood Fox lead you fools to become the world’s number one back in the day?"

When Eddie was about to explode, Camel walked up to him with a bottle of beer, touched his, then said to Mr. Poincaré, "Arctic Fox is a team united by Blood Oath and friendship. We may not be smart, but I am happy every day spent with my brothers.

The majority in Arctic Fox have the same idea, that’s why we’re number one!"

...

At a simple airport in Manipur of India...

Silver Fox talked with a pilot for a bit then walked into a hangar.

Looking at a group of guys laughing and playing, Silver Fox clapped his hands with force and said, "Listen up, we have a kid in trouble...

We’re taking off ahead of schedule, heading to Kamui in Thailand."

A pot-lidded, brawny man in his thirties with a slightly crooked nose laughed and said, "Boss, is it that guy called Mountain Eagle?

I heard that he’s going to be in charge of our pension fund..."

Silver Fox nodded, "That’s what Blood Fox thinks, but it remains to be discussed until most people cast their votes of trust.

Regardless, he’s one of us now, his trouble is Arctic Fox’s trouble.

You fools be careful, don’t embarrass us in front of the newcomer!

After this job, we’ll take a break, then meet at the Arctic Fox base in Alas.

After all, some decisions need to be made!"