Don't worry, mother, I've brought the golden finger to change your fate

After chatting for a while, everyone went back to their rooms to rest. The master and the three Lin brothers would probably stay at home for more than half a month this time. Lin Ruowei decided to find an opportunity to ask her eldest brother about what she remembered about the elders of the collateral branch.

The next morning, Lin Ruowei found Lin Yutang busy in the study. Lin Yutang was reviewing a pile of account books and documents with a focused look.

"Brother, can you tell me what you are responsible for in the Lin family?" Lin Ruowei asked, and told Lin Yutang that she wanted to help the family revitalize.

Lin Yutang looked up and saw his sister, and smiled slightly: "Of course, Ruowei. Sit down and we will talk slowly."

Lin Ruowei sat down, and Lin Yutang put down the account book in his hand and began to explain in detail: "As the eldest son, I am mainly responsible for the family's finances and external business dealings. These account books record the income and expenditure of our family's various industries, as well as transactions with external merchants."

Lin Ruowei nodded and listened carefully. She noticed the neatly stacked account books and documents on the table, which showed that Lin Yutang was working in an orderly manner.

"Our family's farmland and textile workshop are the main sources of income. Every day I have to deal with the harvest of the farmland and the production progress of the textile workshop to ensure that each batch of products is shipped on time. In addition, I also have to deal with merchants from all over the world, negotiate business, and sign contracts." Lin Yutang continued.

"Brother, do you think there are any difficulties in the current family business?" Lin Ruowei asked. She wanted to know more details and find out potential problems.

Lin Yutang sighed and said, "The main difficulty at present lies in external competition and policy changes. Many new merchants and families have flooded into the market. Their products are cheap and of improved quality. Our products face great competitive pressure. In addition, the court recently issued some new tax policies, increasing the tax rates on agricultural products and textiles, which greatly reduced our profits."

Lin Ruowei's heart moved, and she continued to ask: "What about our family? I heard from my mother that we have some disputes with the side branches."

Lin Yutang nodded, frowning slightly: "The management problems within the family cannot be ignored. My father and my second and third brothers are often away from home, and the management of the family is a bit chaotic. The efficiency of the textile workshop has declined, and the output of the farmland is not as good as before. In addition, our shop has no new business strategy, which has led to a continuous decline in income."

After listening to Lin Yutang's explanation, Lin Ruowei had a deeper understanding of the family's current situation. She knew that to solve these problems, she needed to start from multiple aspects, improve production efficiency, optimize management, and strengthen market competitiveness. She pretended to ask casually: "Brother, in addition to these factors, the family's business is not going well. Is there someone secretly doing something wrong?"

Lin Yutang frowned, looking a little puzzled: "How do you know this? Indeed, some elders from the side branches of the family seem to have colluded with external businessmen, but we have no solid evidence."

Lin Ruowei nodded and continued to ask: "Who in the family knows his specific situation? Can we find evidence of his collusion with external businessmen?"

Lin Yutang sighed and frowned slightly: "In fact, many people in the family have doubts about these elders of the side branches, but because there is no solid evidence, it is difficult to take action. Father and I have been collecting evidence, but we have not caught him yet. As long as the time is right, we will definitely expose his conspiracy."

Lin Ruowei looked at her eldest brother and asked tentatively: "Brother, I heard that there is an old housekeeper in the family who used to be in charge of many things at home. Is he still helping us with our business now?"

When Lin Yutang heard this, a trace of nostalgia flashed in his eyes: "The old butler is one of the most loyal people in the family. He made many contributions to the family when he was young, but now he is old and has returned to his hometown."

Lin Ruowei was delighted and continued, "Brother, do you know where the old housekeeper lives? I want to visit him and learn more."

Lin Yutang smiled and said, "The old housekeeper lives in a village not far from us. He likes the quiet life there. If you have time, you can go and talk to him."

Lin Ruowei nodded gratefully: "Thank you, brother. I will go talk to the old housekeeper."