"Elder Xu, in many aspects, we can adapt to changes in the same way. As the head of my Mingyue Villa, you will face new challenges and management plans. It won't be the same complicated management as before, where each shop has its own unique needs and each of you has your own strengths. The focus of my Mingyue Villa is to align people's strengths with the requirements of the tasks at hand. This is the only way we can achieve success. Take Elder Xu, for example. Elder Xu is skilled in shop management and interpersonal relationships. When dealing with difficult guests, Elder Xu can respond to changes with the same attitude. Since my Bright Moon Villa intends to hire you, the owner of this estate naturally recognizes your strengths."
Everyone who heard Su Zimo's words was stunned. Their previous employers had never shown such respect and given them the opportunity to showcase their abilities.
"Just based on the words of the Bright Moon Lord, this old man is willing to give it a try," Elder Xu was the first to nod, expressing his agreement.
He didn't need to see anything else. He was touched by the respect that Su Zimo had for them. When a person can earn the respect of others, it brings great comfort to the heart. Elder Xu, who was over fifty years old and had encountered all kinds of masters, had never come across such a transparent and respectful master like Su Zimo. Naturally, he wanted to follow her, and the prospect of serving under the Bright Moon Villa was also enticing to him.
Seeing Elder Xu's approval, the others couldn't disagree. In an instant, everyone nodded in agreement.
Su Zimo's lips curved into a smile. Elder Xu was the backbone of this group, and most of them had experience in shop management. Hiring them would enable her to quickly get started with her newly opened establishments.
"Here are some management systems and account book management plans for my villa. Take them back and review them. In half a month, all thirteen stores under the Bright Moon Villa will open simultaneously. These are the new rules and management practices that you will learn. I look forward to your performance on the opening day. From today onwards, you will serve on a monthly basis."
Su Zimo's words filled everyone with even more excitement. Starting from today, they would begin counting the days until the opening. Could there be a better opportunity like this under the sky?
He Yunting and Liu Shiyu exchanged smiles. They were satisfied with the progress made so far. He Yunting distributed the copied management systems to everyone.
Elder Xu casually glanced at it, then looked at Su Zimo in shock. Did she really come up with all of this...?
Within just half an hour, Su Zimo had everything organized and settled.
Mu Yunxuan, who had been observing from the shadows, praised her silently. This woman was highly capable, which explained why her reputation in the Bright Moon Villa had grown so rapidly.
After everyone left, Mu Yunxuan swiftly entered the council hall, picked up a copy of the management system and account book management plan that Su Zimo had mentioned on the table, held it close to his chest, and hurried to Su Qi's room.
Su Qi, who had just woken up, fluttered his long eyelashes. His eyes, still drowsy, indicated that he hadn't had enough sleep.
Su Qi squinted slightly, trying to recall if his father had slept with him last night.
As he turned his head, he saw a dark shadow blocking the light.
"Daddy, did you wake up early?"
Su Qi stretched his body lazily, realizing that he had slept until noon, perhaps because he had his father beside him, allowing him to sleep peacefully.
"Qi'er, you slept really soundly. It's already noon," Mu Yunxuan said affectionately as he picked him up.
As he had just checked on Xin'er and saw her happily having breakfast, Mu Yunxuan felt content.
"Wow! Qi'er can really sleep! I actually slept until noon."
Su Qi rested his head on Mu Yunxuan's shoulder, but he still felt like sleeping a bit longer.
"Qi'er, you're awake now. Come over for breakfast. Afterward, we have something to do outside," Su Li's voice came from outside, sounding slightly annoyed and helpless.
"Brother, I'll come over in a moment. You guys go ahead and eat first."
Suzie shook her head to clear her mind.
Mu Yunxuan held his breath, hoping that Li'er wouldn't find him. Was Li'er still angry?
"Then hurry up," Li'er said with a cold tone.
The footsteps outside the door gradually faded, and Mu Yunxuan put Su Qi down.
"Qi'er, Daddy will be leaving today, but I'll come to see you in the evening."
"Okay! Daddy, be careful when you go out! Sister Liu Yue and the others are very powerful," Su Qi said, concerned.
Mu Yunxuan smiled warmly. "Don't worry, they won't be able to find Daddy."
When Su Qi entered the dining room with his short legs, Su Zimo had already finished eating.
Su Li glanced at Su Qi thoughtfully but didn't say anything, focusing on his own food.
"Qi'er, did you get enough sleep?" Su Zimo got up and served Su Li his breakfast.
"Hehe! Mother, I slept really well. I slept until I naturally woke up. Look at me, full of energy. I could punch a cow!" Su Qi grinned, gesturing playfully.
Su Zimo's mouth twitched slightly. Sleeping until noon doesn't qualify as a good night's sleep, does it?
"Your mother has finished eating. I will be going out later, and you and your brother will take care of Xin'er at home today. Don't run around, understood?"
"Yes, Mother," Su Qi replied obediently.
Su Zimo was in a good mood. Perhaps it was because she slept with her father last night, she felt especially happy today.
"Alright, let's eat quickly," Su Li said sternly.
Suzie happily trotted over.
"Qi'er, with that big smile on your face, it feels like you've done something naughty," Su Zimo squinted at her son, sensing that something was unusual about his unusually cheerful mood.
Upon hearing this, Su Qi's little legs almost gave out. Did his mother find out that his father had come?
Su Qi squinted at Su Zimo, blinking his eyes innocently. "Mother, don't scare Qi'er. Qi'er is timid. How could Qi'er do something naughty under Mother's watchful eyes in Mingyue Villa?"
Suzie beamed like a mischievous child.
Su Li remained silent, eating his breakfast with a serious expression.
Su Zimo smiled. "Good, as long as you didn't do anything. Now, finish eating and get ready to go out."
Opening all the shops in half a month would keep her very busy.
However, Liu Yue had received unexpected news from Taifu's mansion last night, which had left her feeling somewhat distracted.
Leaving the dining room, Su Zimo made her way to Su Qingjue's courtyard.
After resting for one night and freshening up, Yue Tongzi, dressed in white, looked even more handsome. He followed Qinglian's directions and entered Mingyue Villa to find Su Li.
As soon as he stepped into Mingyue Villa, Yue Tongzi was stunned.
On the side of the path, amidst a sea of blooming violets, stood a little girl in a pink dress. Her eyes tenderly caressed the delicate violets, carrying a hint of sadness. Yet, all of this didn't detract from her beauty. The violets on the ground made her appear even more radiant.
Yue Tongzi recognized her. She was Su Xin, the girl who fell ill suddenly yesterday.
Yue Tongzi didn't dare to approach, fearing that he would disturb the beautiful scene before him.
As if sensing someone behind her, Su Xin slowly turned around.
She saw a handsome young man in white, quietly observing her. The sunlight bathed his body, enhancing his handsome features.
Su Xin couldn't help but smile sweetly.
"Who are you? And why have you come to Mingyue Villa?" her soft voice touched the heart.
"My name is Yue Tongzi, and I've come to see the young master," Yue Tongzi's voice was gentle. He looked at her pure and elegant smile, his face blushing slightly, feeling a little nervous. He didn't want to scare the fragile person in front of him.
Su Xin had been asleep yesterday and was unaware of Yue Tongzi's visit.
"Brother Yue, the young master is in the dining room. Just walk straight in, turn right, and you'll find the young master," Su Xin still wore a smile on her face, her big eyes shimmering.
The mention of the "young master" made Yue Tongzi's heart flow like water, and that sweet smile was the purest smile he had ever seen. Even many years later, he would remember this beautiful moment.
"Thank you, Miss," Yue Tongzi said, a little reserved. His face turned slightly red as he nervously clutched the clothes on both sides, cautiously moving forward step by step.
Su Xin watched his back, her smile widening.
When Su Zimo arrived, Su Qingjue and Su Zinian had just finished their breakfast.
Seeing Su Zimo, both Su Qingjue and Su Zinian looked delighted.
"Momo, didn't you say you were going out? Why did you come back?" Su Qingjue's tone was gentle, and his complexion had improved since living in Mingyue Villa.
"Brother, sister, can't Momo come to see you if she's free?" Su Zimo's demeanor was quite playful.
"You? You're busy every day, and I, as your brother, can't help with anything," Su Qingjue replied, feeling a bit guilty. He felt that what he had learned so far was just scratching the surface compared to Momo.
"Brother, don't say that. We are family, and family members support each other," Su Zimo's hands were behind her back as she walked in a mischievous manner.
"Momo, look at you. We're all mothers of three children, and yet you're still acting so playful," Su Zinian said with a sneer, covering her mouth with a reserved air.
"Brother, sister, let's leave that aside for now. Momo has something important to discuss with you," Su Zimo's expression turned serious as she mentioned the matter.
"Momo, what's wrong?" Su Qingjue's heart grew anxious when he saw his sister's serious gaze.
"Brother, I've been having people monitor Su Mansion these days, and we finally obtained some useful information last night. Liu Yue overheard a conversation between Su Zinian and Xie Lengchan. Xie Lengchan personally admitted to killing our mother. But on the day of the funeral, our mother's body disappeared. Have you ever known about this, brother?"
Upon hearing Liu Yue's words, Su Zimo also searched through the memories of the original owner but found nothing. The original owner was too young at that time to remember anything.
Su Qingjue's eyebrows furrowed slightly, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.
Su Zinian also looked surprised and confused.
Wasn't their mother's body still there? How could they not know about this?
"Momo, I don't know about this matter. It seems that Father deceived us all," Su Qingjue said, his anger rising. He couldn't help but wish that he wasn't part of the Su family when he thought about the various mistreatments they endured in Su Mansion.
"That's strange, but Xie Lengchan knows."
Su Zimo narrowed her eyes, finding the situation quite peculiar.
"Momo, of course she knows. Ever since she entered the household, she has been whispering in our father's ear. He rarely even visits our mother's courtyard. As soon as our mother passed away, her ugly face immediately emerged. If it weren't for the fear of arousing suspicion from outsiders, she wouldn't have let the three of us, brothers and sisters, stay in peace," Su Qingjue spoke with anger and hatred towards the wicked woman.
Understanding the situation, Su Zimo felt that further investigation was necessary. She couldn't ignore any possibilities, especially since she discovered her mother's body was missing and Su Weichen didn't pursue it, which seemed even more suspicious.
"Brother, Liu Yue will investigate this matter. Don't worry! We'll soon find out the truth," Su Zimo assured him, though doubts continued to grow in her heart.
The missing body could only mean two things: it was either stolen and used for a wedding, just like she had done in the past, or their mother hadn't died at all.
"Momo, I trust you," Su Qingjue nodded, expressing his confidence in her abilities.
"Master, the Crown Prince has arrived," Qinglian, dressed in blue, approached with a bamboo basket in hand.
"The Crown Prince is here to see Miss Su?" Su Zimo furrowed her brow, wondering if Jun Shaochen had come to express his gratitude.
"Looking for our sister?" Su Qingjue and Su Zimo exchanged glances.
"Momo, what do you think the Crown Prince wants when he comes to find his sister?" Su Zinian asked anxiously, his nerves kicking in.
"Well, don't worry, sister. The Crown Prince is a sensible person. He wouldn't dare to cause any trouble in Bright Moon Villa. If I guess correctly, he probably came to thank his sister for taking care of him," Su Zimo replied, her tone carrying a hint of ambiguity. She couldn't shake off the feeling that the Crown Prince might have ulterior motives.
"Momo?" Su Zinian looked at Su Zimo, his expression showing a mix of confusion and disgust.
Su Zimo's smile grew wider. It was amusing to see how easily the ancient woman blushed like a ripe apple.
"Alright, sister. Qinglian will accompany you. You shouldn't go alone. Qinglian..." Su Zimo's mischievousness faded away.
"Yes, Master," Qinglian smiled and nodded, her typically serious and icy demeanor melting slightly as she displayed a bit of a daughter's coquettishness.
"You two go ahead! I have something else to attend to," Su Zimo said, smiling at them before turning to leave.
At the gate of Bright Moon Villa, He Yunting had already prepared a carriage, pulled by the demonic beast Red Flame.
The carriage lacked extravagant gold or precious decorations, appearing simple and unassuming amidst the other carriages.
Only those with knowledge knew that these seemingly ordinary carriages were actually equipped with intricate mechanisms worth a fortune.
"Momo, we will be away for a while. It's unlikely we'll be back before dark," He Yunting informed her as Su Zimo boarded the carriage, and they set off on their journey.
"It's already good if we can return before dark. Most of the things we need can be found in Yuhua Village. Whether the paper we produce becomes popular depends on the natural dyes from Yuhua Village," Su Zimo replied, showing her determination. She had considered the consequences of her revenge, but her burning anger, whether inherited from the original owner or her own, wouldn't let her swallow this injustice.
He Yunting pursed his lips, well aware of her stubbornness. No matter what he said, she wouldn't listen. He had witnessed her suffering, shared in her pain, and all he could do was assist her to the best of his abilities.
As they made their way out of the city, Su Zimo fell into deep contemplation, her face growing solemn.
Meanwhile, in the study of the Three Kings Mansion, a black figure swiftly entered.
What was Jun Lin Tianzheng, dressed in black, diligently writing as he kept his head down?
The black-clad individual knelt down, speaking with utmost respect, "Prince Qiyu, the Lord of Bright Moon Estate has left the city."
Jun Lintian didn't lift his gaze, his voice cold, "Keep an eye on them and set up an ambush on the way."
"Yes, Your Highness," the black-clad person replied promptly before swiftly leaving the study.
Jun Lintian set down his pen, a touch of cruelty flashing in his eyes, his narrow eyes revealing a faint murderous intent.
"Su Zimo, if you're truly alive and return to the capital of Haoyue Country, then your first act will undoubtedly be seeking revenge. Isn't that right? Tonight, we shall find out," Jun Lin Tian muttered to himself before rising and leaving the study.
In Cloud City, within the study.
Mu Yunxuan returned home in high spirits, having a pleasant day. He swiftly attended to his tasks and managed to review all the account books he had accumulated in half a day.
Wearing a red robe with a shimmering gemstone adorning his waist, Mu Yunhan entered the study. Seeing his elder brother in good spirits and knowing that he hadn't returned home all night, he didn't need to ask for an explanation. He already knew the reason behind it.