Double standards have always existed. Since the feudal era, people have deeply realized the benefits of them, especially for rulers.
Lynch currently lacks the weight to use double standards. In the mayor's eyes, he is still too immature. Even if he could expand his business as he claims, he doesn't have enough weight to use double standards.
Laws like the "Minimum Wage Act," "Employment Act," and "Workers' Rights Protection Act" are things even the most powerful capitalists are reluctant to change. It's not that they lack the power, but the cost and consequences of changing them are too severe.
The young Lynch actually wants to change things, causing the mayor's frown to suddenly relax, bringing a smile to his face. After all, he is still young.
He does not understand the world deeply and does not realize the need for reverence when facing this seemingly simple world.