This little assistant was personally chosen by Cecilia Gu for Yina Yin as her chief assistant.
Cherry Miller stood out from countless candidates. She's two years older than Yina Yin and already five years old!
Don't be fooled by her age—she's a little prodigy.
Before coming to the Yin Family, she went through a lot of special training.
She has absolutely no air of arrogance—instead, she's calm and composed.
Cecilia Gu really worries herself sick over Yina Yin!
Ethan Yin's chief assistant is still in training, so he isn't around. For now, Cherry Miller quietly follows Yina Yin everywhere.
At that moment, Yina Yin handed her gnawed bone to Cherry Miller. Cherry calmly took it, tossed it away, pulled out a wet wipe, and gently cleaned Yina's mouth. She simply replied, "Mm."
The kids' side of the table was peaceful, but on the other side—it was a battlefield without smoke.
Sienna Yin was squeezed between two women and kept silent, while Violet Wei and Jane Zhang were practically at each other's throats.
Ethan Yin's lips curled up ever so slightly.
He seemed to understand now why Dad wouldn't give Uncle Ben Yin too high a position.
Because some positions really do require a bit of dominance!
Violet Wei's upbringing wouldn't let her openly fight with Jane Zhang, but seeing Jane act so arrogant made her furious—her eyes reddened with anger.
Jane Zhang noticed Violet Wei's silence and instantly felt smug.
Sienna Yin looked at the food in front of her, picked it up, handed it to the servant, and said calmly, "I don't like any of this. Toss it."
Both Violet Wei and Jane Zhang's faces turned pale at the same time.
Sienna Yin was angry!
How could she not be?
These two women were clearly trying to embarrass her in front of everyone!
No matter how mad Violet Wei got, she couldn't lose her temper in front of so many people!
Simon Yin was, after all, the Second Young Master of the Yin Family—he represented their reputation.
Violet Wei, in this situation, was basically slapping the Yin Family's face.
"Alright, I'm not hungry. You guys eat." Simon Yin stood up abruptly and turned to leave.
"Uncle Ben, where are you going!" Yina Yin, still gnawing on a chicken claw, waved her greasy hand at Simon Yin. "You haven't finished your chicken claw!"
Simon Yin's face darkened. "You eat it."
"Thanks, Uncle Ben!" Yina Yin replied loudly, then happily told her assistant, "Cherry, here, you try the chicken claw too!"
Ethan Yin covered his face. Why did he have such a bold little sister?
Hey, hey, what happened to all that noble etiquette training?
Mom! Dad! Can you two stop being so busy with your romance?
Hurry up and do something about your daughter!
Is this how a girl is supposed to act? She's basically a tomboy!
When he was in kindergarten, all the girls were already learning to be reserved and ladylike!
Why do all the rules just fly out the window when it comes to Nora?
After Simon Yin turned to leave, Violet Wei and Jane Zhang immediately stood up, both wanting to chase after him.
But Violet Wei shot Jane Zhang a fierce look, and Jane instantly stopped. Seeing Jane finally behave and not rush after Simon, Violet was satisfied and went after him herself.
Simon Yin wasn't walking fast, and along the way, people kept standing up to greet him. Just nodding at everyone took a while, so Violet Wei quickly caught up.
Violet Wei obediently followed behind Simon Yin, saying nothing as they walked outside.
Simon Yin glanced at her but kept walking without a word.
It wasn't until they reached a deserted spot outside that Simon finally stopped.
"Simon, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to act that way, but she was just way too arrogant. And seriously, how could Mrs. Yin let a woman like that—" Violet Wei's complaint was cut off by Simon Yin: "My sister-in-law has her reasons. She's not someone you can criticize, is she?"
Violet Wei immediately fell silent.
In the Yin Family, Cecilia Gu's status is truly unshakable.
She's the major shareholder of the Yin Family, wife of Charles Yin, and mother to Ethan and Yina Yin.
With that kind of identity and status, who would dare question her?
Simon Yin sighed and said, "I understand how you feel. Don't you get it? No matter what others do, you're the one I want to marry. In public, I'll always give you respect."
Violet Wei felt wronged. "Is respect in public really enough? I want more than just respect—I want everything, inside and out!"
Simon Yin asked, "So what exactly do you want inside?"
"I..." Violet Wei hesitated, then said, "What's the deal with Jane Zhang? Are you still not going to explain it to me?"
"I don't need to explain, do I? Haven't you already investigated everything yourself? Who gave you the right to look into Jane Zhang?" Simon Yin retorted.
"Simon, I..." Violet Wei's eyes reddened. "Is there any point in dragging this out? If you really like Jane Zhang, I'll just leave. No need for both of us to suffer. It's not like I'm desperate to marry you!"
With that, Violet Wei turned to go.
Simon Yin stepped forward and hugged Violet Wei from behind. "Alright, alright, it's my fault! I'm sorry! I'll tell you everything! There's nothing between me and Jane Zhang—I swear I've never touched her! Yes, I admit I used to support her, but she wasn't the only one. I've supported plenty, but it was always clean! I've already explained all this to my sister-in-law, and she believes me. Do you? Do you trust me?"
Was Violet Wei really leaving?
She was just putting on a show to scare Simon Yin.
Hearing Simon's explanation, she believed him—well, halfway, at least.
"Are you serious?" Violet Wei asked, still half-doubting. "Then why did Mrs. Yin let her come here?"
"Maybe my sister-in-law has other plans?" Simon Yin didn't dare admit the truth—he guessed Cecilia Gu was giving him a choice.
"But..." Violet Wei still wasn't happy. "Even if Mrs. Yin has her reasons, why let her eat with us?"
"Alright, don't be mad. Charles and Cecilia went to eat somewhere else—let's find a place to eat alone, okay?" Simon coaxed her. "I promise, I'll talk to Jane Zhang and make sure she never bothers us again."
Hearing Simon Yin say that, Violet Wei was finally satisfied.
From a distance, Jane Zhang watched Simon and Violet leave hand in hand. Furious, she stomped her foot and turned away.
Charles Yin and Cecilia Gu were in a pavilion, eating and watching the commotion outside.
Charles Yin said to Cecilia Gu, "You're just stirring the pot! You put those two women together—of course they're going to fight."
Cecilia Gu chuckled, "Let them fight! Let's see who Simon sides with. A direct fight is better than messy drama. It's those blurry feelings that really hurt people."
Charles Yin gave Cecilia a meaningful look. "Are you protesting that I didn't stand up for you before?"
Cecilia glared at him. "Don't start! I never said that!"
Charles Yin laughed softly. "Well, things are definitely going to get lively these next few days."
"Lively is good!" Cecilia said. "It's about time the house got a little excitement."
The two of them looked out together.
Yeah, life had been calm for too long—it was time for a little excitement.
Simon Yin and Violet Wei had just found a quiet spot. With the food set out, they started feeding each other bites, sweet as can be.
But before they'd eaten much, someone rushed over, greeting Simon and Violet: "Second Young Master, Miss Wei, someone just jumped into the river!"
Jumped into the river?
Simon Yin and Violet Wei were stunned.
"Who was it?" Simon Yin couldn't help asking. "Who jumped into the river?"
"It was one of Mrs. Yin's staff—her name's Jane Zhang!" the person replied. "We're all at the riverbank, but she won't let anyone near her. She says if you don't come, she'll die right there!"
Simon Yin and Violet Wei's expressions changed.
Jane Zhang was using this stunt to force Simon Yin to come to her!
Honestly, Simon almost wanted to say, let her drown.
But then he thought of those eyes—so much like Cecilia Gu's—and he couldn't bear it.
Simon Yin sighed, stood up, and said to Violet Wei, "Saving a life is more important than building a seven-story pagoda."
"I know," Violet Wei replied sensibly. "As long as your heart is with me, I'm content."
Simon Yin nodded and immediately followed the messenger.
Simon Yin and Violet Wei quickly ran down to the riverbank, where a crowd had already gathered.
From a distance, Simon saw Jane Zhang clinging desperately to a rock in the water, looking as miserable as could be.
If not for that rock, she'd probably have drowned already.
People on the riverbank kept trying to talk Jane Zhang out of it, urging her not to give up on life.
But Jane Zhang insisted, "Unless Simon Yin comes to save me, I won't come out—even if it kills me!"
Hearing this, Simon Yin squeezed through the crowd and stood at the river's edge.
When the others saw Simon Yin, they all reported, "Second Young Master, you can't go in—the current is really strong!"
Simon Yin took off his phone and watch, handed them to Violet Wei, then slowly waded into the river. He reached out to Jane Zhang: "Give me your hand. Whatever it is, let's talk once we're out."
Seeing Simon approach, Jane Zhang shot Violet Wei a smug smile, then carefully placed her hand in Simon's and leaned toward him.
Suddenly, Jane Zhang yanked Simon Yin hard.
Caught off guard, Simon was pulled right into the water!
The crowd on the bank gasped in shock!
What on earth was Jane Zhang trying to do?
Was she trying to get herself killed?
If she wants to die, fine—but don't drag anyone else down with her!
If anything happened to the Second Young Master of the Yin Family, everyone here would lose their jobs!