Reincarnated As The Only Son (18 years old) Of The Arrogant And Wicked Marquis Family. - Chapter 16: Beret And The Red-Haired Brother.②
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- Chapter 16: Beret And The Red-Haired Brother.②
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Beret And The Red-Haired Brother.②
Seriously, who is this kid…? If he didn’t know Beret, he wouldn’t have asked me for advice… I need to remember him soon…
“Do you know who I am?”
Maybe he asked me this question because he wanted to know about me .
As I faced the red-haired young man, I was inwardly impatiently listening to what he had to say.
“Actually, I’ve been put in charge of a new restaurant by my father.”
“A-at this age?”
“Ye-yes. My father and mother run several restaurants, and because of that…”
“I see. Because of your family background, you began your studies at secondary high school.”
“You’re right.”
I feel like it’s similar to what Elena told me, but I’m sure it’s just my imagination…
Red hair. Purple eyes. There was a striking resemblance to Elena, but if one were to ask me how similar his face was, I’d say it was subtle.
If I were to continue to try to find out who he is, he would probably feel some kind of discomfort…
For now, I’m going to lead the conversation so that the conversation doesn’t stop.
“And now that you’ve put that forward, let’s cut to the chase, shall we?”
“Yes, please, Beret-sama. By the way, where should we start from ?”
“Well, let me ask you to tell me what kind of restaurant you have in mind. That’s probably where you’re stuck.”
“I understand.”
After a brisk reply, he spoke up.
“My goal for the restaurant is to provide food that satisfies all types of customers. To keep the prices as reasonable as possible. I also aim to eliminate the waste of ingredients. These are the three things I am trying to achieve.”
“I see… It’s hard to say, since food services and pricing have a lot to do with procurement… Eliminating waste of ingredients. What is this?”
This was the part that bothered me the most.
I felt it was a difficult task, which was why my brows were wrinkled.
“Food, of course, has an expiration date. When there is a surplus of an item in stock, it is discarded by the restaurants run by my father and mother. I’m trying to change that cycle.”
“By the way, how do you plan to do that?”
“I won’t say all of them. But I want to cook as much food as possible before it is disposed of and offer it free of charge to those who are in need of food. That’s what I’m thinking.”
“Hmm. Free of charge, huh? I see…”
He had appealed to me with strong feelings, but I expressed my own reluctance. I gently told him the reason why.
“Sure, the idea is idealistic, and it might help people in need, but it’s not something I’d recommend for any restaurant.”
“…”
“First of all, it won’t affect the sales. It’s a waste of effort and does not benefit the restaurant. I know it’s hard to say, but helping the needy is not going to get you anything in return, and you never know exactly when word will get around that you’re a restaurant that helps the needy.
“…”
It was a terrible word, with no mercy, but it was the only way for the restaurant to make a profit.
“Well, the biggest problem is giving food to people who need to eat.”
“W-why is that the biggest problem…?”
“Because you can’t take the risk of the food falling into the hands of someone with bad intentions.”
“?”
He tilted his head in a small way. It was understandable that he did not know this because he was still young.
This was something I would not have been able to answer if I had not been reincarnated.
“If the person you offered free food to made up a story that he got sick because of the food, or that the food was poisoned, how would you take responsibility? The other party’s goal is money, and it is easy to make up evidence. It would be a negative result for the restaurant.”
“!!”
“There are many people who take advantage of good intentions for personal gain. Not all people in this world are good people. It is because your father knows this that he discards the food even if it is wasted. If that restaurant doesn’t thrive, he can’t protect the lives of the employees who work for him.”
“…”
“I’m going to sound harsh, but I don’t think you’re being realistic when you conceptualize this. No, you guessed it wasn’t realistic either, which is why you did the additional study?”
“…Yes.”
He dropped his voice and nodded. I guessed I had hit the bull’s-eye.
“So you’re willing to give up that ideal? There are all sorts of problems with that.”
“….I’ll have to discuss it with my father, and if he rejects it, I’ll have to give it up.”
“I see. Then it will definitely be rejected.”
“Wha-… you don’t know that yet!”
Instantly, he stood up as if overcome with emotion.
I looked at him silently to cool the heat, and he sat back down quietly with a pained expression on his face.
“I’m so sorry…”
“Hahaha. How can you act like that with me?”
“…”
I was not threatening him by any means. I was using it as a compliment.
“But I got your message. You really want that ideal to come true, don’t you?”
“Y-Yes…”
“If that’s the case, you’d lose your point if you give up just because your father rejects your proposal. If you can’t have a collision, you won’t be able to achieve what you want, and you’re tarnishing the face of your father, who is entrusting you with a new restaurant.”
“That’s not what I…!”
“Then, are you satisfied with running like your father’s puppet? It’s your store. Is it worthwhile to open a store that doesn’t have your own color? Can you continue? You may do it but can you bear it? Won’t you regret it?”
“T-that’s…”
It might be wrong for me, who knew nothing about the restaurant run by his parents, to speak so much.
However, since he asked me for advice, I would seriously convey my opinion to him.
“You are admirable. I think you have the ability to face many problems on your own. But it is also important to learn to rely on those around you. You will face much tougher obstacles in the future.”
“…”
“That’s why the most important thing right now is to consult with your father and mother, who are currently running the business, a lot. Don’t wait for the time to ask for advice, but instead make the move so that you can ask for advice yourself. You already have a plan in your mind, so you need to insist on it as soon as possible and make the most of the time you have.”
I was speaking simply, but I was sure I was saying something that took courage. But it took more courage to run a business.
If he continued to shy away from such a place, he would continue to make concessions and would not be able to take satisfactory actions.
“You are still young and have zero experience in management. That’s why you should clash with your parents and learn about various things. If the person at the top doesn’t pursue his ideals, no one will be able to achieve them.”
“!!”
“Right??”
“Y-Yes. It’s just as you said, Beret-sama.”
I liked those words. It must have resonated with him, because he agreed in a brighter voice than before.
“Well, the more you clash with your parents, the more you’re going to be pissed to death… you okay with that?”
“Yes. I’ll be. I realized that the scariest thing is not being able to fulfill any of my ideals.”
Immediately after this reply, he smiled at me as if he had just come out of a possession.
“Hahaha, that cheekiness is important. Good luck.”
“Yes!”
Despite the awkward atmosphere, we were able to end the meeting on an upbeat note.
I guessed it was also thanks to him because he reconsidered my advice so well.
The rest will be up to his parents, but I’m sure they’ll work to come to terms with him if he’s sincere. …And at his age, he must have a lot of power and know-how if he can afford to leave a new restaurant in charge.
At the end of the day, it was up to others, but we had no choice but to leave it to his parents.
“I’m going back to the classroom. I need to think about what I’m going to discuss with my father.”
“That would be nice.”
“I will not forget this favor, Beret-sama. Someday, I promise.”
“Sure. I will visit you when your new restaurant opens.”
“I hope to see you then. Thank you very much for your kindness.”
He got up from his chair, bowed deeply, and left with a polite greeting, ‘Now, if you’ll excuse me.’
“…”
And so the consultation was over and… I was alone, and on my cheekbones.
So who was that handsome guy in the end, I wonder… I couldn’t remember until the end…. Oh, I’ll ask Luna!
The fact that he was using the library meant that he might have used it in the past.
In other words, Luna, who was a library student, might know his background.
It was the moment when I found a ray of light to dispel the blur in my mind and looked up to search for her, which was also my original purpose.
“The library is not the place to ask for advice, nor is it the place to be cheeky. Beret St. Ford.”
“!?”
She appeared noiselessly with her hands folded behind her back and turned sleepy golden eyes on me, expressionless as ever.
I hadn’t seen her since yesterday, but she didn’t greet me.
“But do you think he’s going to be all right now?”
“Him? Ahh, I think he’s going to be okay. He’s got strong eyes.”
“…I see.”
Luna muttered this and turned her head in the direction of the red-haired young man who had left.
“…a”
It was at this time. I saw a sight that took my breath away.
It was a coincidence that I saw it because of the slight change in the direction of her body.
I saw that she was holding a book on business administration in her hands, which were crossed behind her back….
That there were multiple sheets of notepaper tucked inside the book…
M-maybe Luna was trying to help–
It couldn’t be just a coincidence.
Seeing her full of kindness, I couldn’t help but speak up.
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