Rich Man Hears His Son Mocking a Boy Whose Father Is a Poor Farmer — Story of the Day
A rich man heard his son mocking a boy whose father was a relatively poor but comfortable farmer, so he decided to teach him a lesson.
Leo was a rich man who owned several farms in the Southern area. He had been born into a long line of wealthy landowners, and rather than lease out the land as his predecessors did, he chose to convert most of the grounds into farms.
Only the most experienced farmers tended each farm — the best money could hire — and they helped make the venture a success.
Rich man’s son mocks a boy whose father was a farmer. | Photo: Shutterstock
Leo lived with his wife and son on a ranch about thirty minutes away from his first farm. It was one of his biggest and most profitable farms mainly because it was not just focused on tending crops for food and export; it also specialized in rearing animals.
When Leo saw the size of the land, he knew it would be a waste to till all of it, so he got a contractor to divide the land into two separate enclosures, one to cater to plants and the other for the animals.
While looking for a farmhand to put in charge of such a large operation, Leo had a few qualities in mind. He wanted a trustworthy, humble, and hardworking person who wouldn’t ruin his investment with the usual vices, especially gambling.
He considered himself blessed when he found a man like John and his family, all of whom worked on the farm in different capacities.
Leo decided to split his land for crops and animals. | Photo: Shutterstock
One day, Leo brought his son, Michael, to the big farm managed by John. He did this to prepare his boy for running a farm business. He took him on a tour of all the facilities, teaching him about their importance and uses.
Afterward, he gave him free rein to explore while he attended a meeting with John. They spoke for about an hour before they wrapped things up, and Leo left him to look for Michael.
He asked the farmhands about where he had last been seen, and they pointed him to the barn. He had almost reached the large doors when he heard Michael talking to someone inside.
As Leo moved closer, he saw his son backing another boy...