Life made it possible to go into business. Many were then at the origins of entrepreneurship, but, as it turned out, not everyone was capable of this.
The guy turned out to be grasping and was able to open his own company, which later grew into his own production.
He got married, had children and, as a responsible man, he had to earn money to provide for his family. The well-being of relatives and friends is the only excuse that could explain violence against himself, over his true desires.