Chapter 4: Chapter 3 ( Version #2)
As I walk towards the double door, I reach out my hand to grasp the round knob.
just as the skin within my fingers contacts the round knob.
I flinch softly when I felt the Cold. The solid surface of the knob.
The small smile in my face twitches out of surprise.
' It's been a long time since my sense of touch returned...' I thought wistfully.
Ever since he had been imprisoned in that Limbo. all of his sense was suppressed to the point everything is numb besides internal pain.
The endless repeating of dying out of Thirst. Exhaustion and Hunger made him forget almost all of the certain aspects of life with a living body instead of that of a cold one.
While having sensations of 'Touch' again is a bit stimulating.
It's not an unwelcome one.
While Jacques's memories help me a lot, thus easing my surprise. The difference between the Watching and Experiencing is quite... peculiar.
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A soft creek emitted at the personal office of Mr Schnee, when the door opened, a man in his 30s wearing a white tuxedo walk out of the room.
His Cold and Analytical eyes briefly softened at the sight of the ice cold hallway.
The man trudge calmly and tiredly with his hands trailing along the walls as his eyes study the surroundings with a small curve within his lips.
" ...Just like- *Yawn* It should be..." He says with a soft yawn.
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I trail my finger along the walls briefly as I glance at the picture on the wall I passed by.
Pausing a bit.
I continue towards my destination undaunted.
If I'm not wrong...
Last I checked the time is 03:24 AM, No wonder my body especially my eyes are exhausted.
This man here is a workaholic alright, No wonder he has no time for his family.
Jacques is a busy man with high ambitions towards the Schnee company.
He's no Saint nor Tyrant despite his Mindset and unique... Emotions, But every man has a story untold like the rest of em.
Apparently, the reason why he's so obsessed with the company is both practical and fear.
poor guy has PTSD in regards to Bankruptcy and Money.
I smiled at the man I possessed.
He's the type of guy I look up in the Bussiness world. Despite his questionable methods and mindset that he's been nurtured with.
Jacques is a man who knows how cruel the world is and how to survive with a mindset that suits his occupation.
he even remembers Jacques father's lesson.
Jacques is truly lucky to have a father like him.
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The young Jacques listened to his father's important lessons as he looks up at the sitting old man.
" Remember Jacques. There is a difference between being poor and being broke.
Broke is temporary.
Poor is Eternal." He spoke with certainty towards the boy.
" Most people say 'I'm not interested in Lein' or 'Lein doesn't matter but love etcetera.' But no matter how much they twist their words.
Lien is Power."
Their eyes made contact as the old man says.
" The power of our thoughts may never be measured or appreciated, But it became obvious to you that as a young boy that has potential that has yet to be unveiled. That is important to be aware of your thoughts and how you express yourself."
" Most of the Humans and Faunus are poor. Not because of the amount of money they earned. Significant, Barely Etcetera. but because of their thoughts and actions, like my son. you should be acutely aware of being careful of which thoughts you chose to adopt as your own."
" Although both choices have their merits only one of them can only bring you true Joy and Wealth. "
" One. Study hard, earn a degree and get a good job to earn. You'll study to become a professional, An attorney or an accountant, and to go to business school for your MBA."
Was about to choose the 1st one but.
" OR Study to be rich, to understand how money works, and to learn how to have it work for you."
" Remember our family motto.
[ I Don't work for Lien.
Lien works for me. ]
My dad gave me two perspectives on how adults think and act. Commoners thought that the rich should pay more in taxes to take care of those less fortunate. while my Dad/Other guys said, "Taxes punish those who produce and reward those who don't don't produce."
While Most parents recommend " Study hard so you can find a good company to work for" my Father recommended, " Study hard so you can find a good company to buy."
While most parents say, " The reason I'm not rich, is because I have you kids." My father says, " The reason I must be rich is that I have you kids."
One encouraged talking about money and businesses at the dinner table, while the other forbade the subject of money to be discussed over a meal.
One said, " When it comes to money, play it safe. Don't take risks." The other said, " Learn to manage risk."
One believed, " Our home is our largest investment and our greatest asset." the other believed, " My house is a liability, and if your house is your greatest investment, you're in trouble."
one perspective believed in a company or the government taking care of you and your needs.
he/she/they always was always concerned about pay raises, retirement plans, benefits, sick live, vacation days, and other perks.
they were always impressed with the Atlassian military and Huntsman and earned a retirement-and-entitlement package for life after 20 years of active service. they loved the idea of Medical benefits and PX privilege the Military and Beacon provided its retirees
.
they also loved the tenure system available through the university and huntsman academies.
The idea of job protection for life and job benefits seemed more important, at times than the job.
Most would say often " I've worked hard for the councillors, And I'm entitled to these benefits. "
But my father believed in total financial self-reliance.
He spoke about against the entitlement mentality and it created weak and financially needy people. He was emphatic about being financially competent.
People struggled to save a few lines. While the father created investments.
teachers taught me how to write an impressive resumé so I could find a good job. while Father taught me how to write strong businesses and financial plans so I can create jobs.
being a product of various people's perspective allowed the young Jacques the luxury of observing the effects of different thoughts on one's life. He noticed that people really do shape their lives through their thoughts.
for example, most People always said, " I'll never be rich." and that prophecy became reality.
on the other hand, the wise one's like a father would say things like, " I'm a rich man, and rich people don't do this."Even though he is flat broke after a huge financial setback, he continued to refer himself as a rich man. He would cover himself by saying,
"There is a difference between being poor and being broke. Broke is temporary. Poor is eternal."
Jacques listened and thought it over and over. before asking.
" What happens if you fail?"
" Have you not listening to me?"
"...?"
" *Sigh* Don't wait for opportunities. Make one and the world doesn't care about fairness, do your best because of only the wealthy one's controls the Remnant. "
Father Leaned closely to me as he spoke with finality.
" Lien is power. Lien controls the world. Do not play fair just because people want you too. your thoughts are your own and I'm just guiding you to victory."
" Crush your opponents and leave nothing behind. never be kind to anyone unless you need to. becareful towards your actions as people can take note of it and use against you."
The young Jacques nodded knowingly at his father.
This was the way adults worked. He realized.
with tools of various forms and abilities, but somehow, they refused to blatantly and explicitly admit that.
And Rich people utilize people as tools.
and instead of being angry, they found euphemism upon euphemism in order to Express these sentiments.
it was tiring and needless.
posturing and pointless.
they called it politeness.
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Jacques's ( MC) Flashback was cut off when he finally reached his destination.
Strain at the double door in front of him. He entered quietly inside the dim lightroom.
thanks to the memories of Jacques, he just reviewed the room's layout within his memories.
Carefully tip going around him, he made sure that no sounds emitted as he opened the cabinet and changed his business attire into white pyjamas.
I nodded in satisfied as I prowl towards the lump inside the bedsheet.
as I lied down at the bed I turn my head and saw her.
My wife. My beautiful wife.
Jacques never appreciated what he has and I'm pretty sure he wouldn't realise it until it's/she's gone.
My eyes trailed towards her porcelain skin and snow-white hair as she sleeps.
I leaned my head to kiss her forehead as I got a whiff of her mild alcoholic scent.
I then frowned.
Was she drinking? well... Jacques did catch her drinking wine often whenever she thought she's alone.
She then grumbled and hug my figure.
"Qrow..."
I raised an eyebrow towards her... peculiar word.
' Crow? Does she like crows? well... Who am I to judge people's choice of pets. Maybe I should give her one? yeah. sounds like a good idea.' I mumbled incoherently and unsurely noted as my fatigue took care of me as I began to drift asleep.
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AN: Ya know... Robert T. Kiyosaki has a lot of good points. I love his book btw.
Anyway.
This is the only flashback you get, unless you want me to create Jacques's highschool life?
I already had an idea but I'm pretty sure you guys want me to move on the current plot.
next chapter would be Weiss's birthday.
Also comments, suggestions and criticism are recommended and/or appreciated.
I don't pop out idea or two out of nowhere you know ( -_-)
i need reference and Btw. I don't own anything. and I do this for fun.
I don't earn a cent here.
brb I'm gonna sleep.
Edit : While it's funny to see you react but no.
I assure you guys that there's is no NTR. No Lolicon/pedophilia. No Incest nor Lemon or sex ( I'll probably create a time skip. )
Team STRQ knows Nicolas ( Willow's father ) and he trained her daughter.
willow is actually the top of her class in her younger years.
I'm guessing they meet one another and Qrow and willow talk so no Sex. or NTR.
I'm the author so you guys can trust my words XD.
( Unless my information is wrong they didn't meet each other. Oh well.)
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