Chapter 92: A Businessman’s Perspective
Meanwhile, in an upper-class restaurant, two old men sat dining.
"You saw today’s paper?" Steven asked his friend in a serious manner.
"I have been busy. I do not pay much attention to newspapers in the wrestling circle. I only browse through them every weekend," Mr. Wagner shrugged.
"Here, I think this might interest you," Steven lent him a paper causing Mr. Wagner to raise his eyes in surprise.
"What is the problem, Steven? There is no need to spare too much attention to these papers. They are like dogs barking in the street. They can write whatever they want, but it is the money that makes things go around," Mr. Wagner shook his head, but still opened the paper Steven had given him.
The moment he saw the title, his fork paused and he concentrated on what was written on the paper. Steven saw his reaction and nodded his head. He knew that Willy Wagner would see the problem with the article. If he couldn’t notice such things, how could he become a successful business tycoon?
Steven saw a dignified look appear on Willy Wagner’s face as he read the article. As time passed, there was a hint of mild annoyance that was beginning to take root in his face and he let out a small sigh once he finished reading the article.
"Looks like this kid is not willing to play ball with us," Mr. Wagner commented closing the newspaper and turning his attention to his food.
"We assumed that much after meeting him," Steven said tucking into his food slowly.
"Sources, bah, what does he think about us? Who doesn’t know that these claims that these sources make are information people let slip personally and don’t want to claim credit," Mr. Wagner shook his head. "Still, it looks like he has some connections amongst the journalist for such things to appear. We need to look into that."
"Is that necessary?" Steven asked a little surprised.
"Steven, the best kind of winning is not to let your opponent throw even a punch, If the kid knows what’s best for him, he would silently endure the beating we dish out and learn some reality. But, it looks like he is a spirited kid. He wants to throw some punches back," Mr. Wagner said with a small smile. "In that case, let’s take away his gloves and see if he can still throw punches."