It's hard for my elder sister. I rely on the mountains to farm and pay off my debts.

Wang Wanzhi's eyes brightened a little. She held Song Zhi's hand and asked in confusion, "My dear sister, what do you mean?"

Song Zhi explained, "What I meant just now was that it's not suitable to be the owner of a pastry shop these two days, but I didn't say that these two people can't be used!"

"This is the first time I'm competing for power with your Second Aunt. In order to demonstrate your ability, you must not make any mistakes after you take over this shop."

"This is your first platform to show everyone what you are capable of. There can be no mistakes."

"If you can't guarantee their absolute loyalty, or if they're incapable of running a shop, then they shouldn't be your first choice."

"But this doesn't prevent me from trying to get in touch with these two people and slowly develop them into your helpers.

"Besides the pastry shop, your family also has other restaurants, shops, and farms that all need your manpower to manage."

"Taking control of the bakery right now is just the first step. Once the bakery becomes prosperous under your leadership, once they see your ability, and once they understand the consequences of betraying you, they will no longer dare to play both sides."

Wang Wanzhi was deeply moved by Song Zhi's words. She blinked her bright eyes and asked Song Zhi, "So, according to you, who should we choose as the owner of the pastry shop?"

Song Zhi pondered for a moment and asked, "Sister Wang said last time that the shopkeeper here has been replaced. If we can invite the original shopkeeper back, I think he would be the most suitable candidate."

"On the one hand, the inexplicable removal of the shopkeeper proves that he is definitely not from the Second House. Moreover, he must have resentment towards the Second House because of his sudden replacement. My sister finding him now can be said to be a timely help."

"On the other hand, this shopkeeper originally ran a pastry shop and is very familiar with its management and operation. You can feel more at ease handing the shop over to him."

After listening to Song Zhi's analysis, Wang Wanzhi suddenly had an epiphany.

She changed her previous depressed look, took Song Zhi's hand and thanked her solemnly, "Thank you, Sister Song. No one has ever analyzed the pros and cons with me so thoroughly before."

She said with some annoyance: "I am only two years older than you, but you can't even do this."

Song Zhi patted the other person's hand and said comfortingly, "No one is born knowing these things. I am just forced by life to think more and worry more."

Wang Wanzhi thought about the other party's mention of both parents being deceased, and thought that Sister Song must have had a very difficult life these years.

She was worried that the other party would think of sad things, so she quickly changed the subject and said:

"Sister Song, if you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can tell me. Although I can't offer any advice, I can certainly provide some financial support."

Song Zhi did not refuse the kindness shown to her by the other party, but smiled and nodded in agreement, "Then I would like to thank Sister Wang first!"

When Wang Wanzhi saw that she agreed, she was very happy. The two sat and talked for a while, and Wang Wanzhi suggested going to a restaurant to treat Song Zhi to dinner.

Song Zhi talked about the situation at home and said that there was still a lot of work waiting for her to do when she returned home.

Although Wang Wanzhi felt a little sorry, she didn't want to force it.

The two of them walked out of the teahouse together, and after Song Zhi left, they drove the carriage back home.

After returning to the mansion, Wang Wanzhi did not go directly back to her own courtyard.

Instead, she instructed the maidservant beside her to call her younger brother, and she went to her grandfather's yard first.

The brother and sister chatted with Mr. Wang for a while and then had lunch together.

Perhaps because of the company of his grandchildren, Mr. Wang's appetite has improved a lot today, and he looks much more energetic than before.

After the meal, Wang Wanzhi did not leave immediately, but asked her younger brother to take her grandfather to the yard to digest the food.

She personally peeled some fruit for her grandfather and younger brother.

The old housekeeper who was waiting beside him couldn't help but sigh when he saw the young lady taking care of the master so attentively: "It's fortunate that the young lady is here these days. The master can rest assured and take care of his health."

"Today, the young lady and the young master came to have dinner with the master. I saw that the master ate more than before!"

Wang Wanzhi continued peeling the skin, smiling as she said, "I heard from the doctor that Grandpa needs to rest and recuperate, so I didn't bring Jingzhi to disturb him."

"If it's really as Steward Wang said, we'll come and have dinner with Grandpa every day from now on."

After hearing this, the old housekeeper's eyes narrowed into slits with laughter, "Young lady, you worry too much. You coming to have dinner with the master is not a bother at all. The master is so happy!"

Ivana Wong nodded, indicating that she had taken note.

After she had cut the fruit in her hand, she ordered the maidservant in the room, "Go get a basin of water. I need to wash my hands."

After everyone left, Wang Wanzhi casually asked the old housekeeper, "Uncle Wang, what's the situation with Second Aunt now? Is she still staying in the ancestral hall?"

The old housekeeper sighed and nodded. "The master is very angry about this incident. Such a big thing happened in the family, and she, the head of the family, didn't think of sending someone to the government office to take care of it, but actually left quietly like this."

"She doesn't consider the family's honor or disgrace her own business. The master wants her to reflect on herself in the ancestral hall. Miss, please don't plead in front of the master, lest he get angry again."

Butler Wang thought that the young lady asked about this matter because she wanted to plead with the master to release the person.

Unexpectedly, the young lady said, "Uncle Wang, I understand grandfather's intentions and support his approach. Second Aunt shouldn't disregard the reputation of the entire Wang family for personal gain."

The old housekeeper nodded in agreement, thinking that her young lady knew her limits.

How wonderful it would be if it was a young master! If it was a young master, their Wang family would have a successor.

Just as the old housekeeper finished sighing, Wang Wan took the opportunity to speak, "When I went out today, I heard from the servants that they saw the nanny beside Second Aunt going out without permission and interacting with outsiders."

Steward Wang frowned slightly upon hearing this and said in a deep voice, "Is this really true?"

Wang Wanzhi nodded and continued, "Since Second Aunt has responded to the ancestral hall, she shouldn't be disturbed by external things."

"Uncle Wang, please keep the people under you in good control. Don't let a situation like today happen again."

The old housekeeper had a stern look on his face, and he immediately said that after the master had a rest, he would start to beat the guards.

Wang Wanzhi nodded, her eyes fixed on the two figures, one large and one small, walking towards her in the courtyard. She whispered, "Don't tell Grandfather about this, or he'll get angry again."

Wang Wanzhi knew that her second aunt was now the head of the household, and since the maids under her wanted to flatter her, she didn't dare to stop them too much.

But they did not dare to really go against their grandfather's wishes. After all, their personal contracts were in the hands of their grandfather.

So it would be better to let the old housekeeper give these people a lesson.