Cherry Miller stepped back half a pace, her expression unchanged, but she lowered her eyes to avoid Ethan Yin's gaze: "I still have to take care of the others..."
"No need, no need, we'll pick our own rooms." Before Cherry could finish, James King bounced over, grabbing Jenny Kerr with one hand and hooking Lucas Mu with the other, while frantically winking at Mo Yumo, Mo Shuo, Eric Jiang, and Ruby Jiang.
Jenny Kerr was the first to react: "Ah... yes, yes, we're all among friends here. No need for Cherry to trouble herself, we'll just pick any room. If Cherry arranged it, it must be perfect."
Lucas Mu nodded as well: "Yeah, we'll just find any room ourselves."
Mo Yumo said, "The two of us want to stay together, so we need a big room!"
Eric Jiang: "We have no objections."
Ruby Jiang: "Cherry, let's talk later."
Yina Yin was just about to speak when Mia Dou jumped in first: "Yina, let's go check out Mom and Dad's room and see if anything's missing. We should get someone to prepare it quickly."
Yina Yin was pulled away by Mia Dou just like that.
Mia Dou took a couple of steps, then turned back to give Ethan Yin a look.
Brother, that's all we can do for you. The rest is up to you—good luck, Ethan!
Ethan Yin nodded slightly at Miles Gu, then withdrew his gaze and looked at Cherry Miller: "Now that no one else needs your help, Ms. Miller, could you show me to my room?"
"...Yes, Mr. Yin." Cherry couldn't say anything else and obediently led Ethan Yin to the room prepared for him.
Opening the door, Cherry stood at the entrance and began to introduce: "This is the suite prepared for you. It's the same type as the ones for Mr. Gu and Miss Cecilia..."
"If you're going to introduce the room, wouldn't it be better if you came in and showed me yourself?" Ethan Yin said, his tone even.
"Yes..." Cherry bit her lip and walked in, quietly giving herself a pep talk.
I'm just a housekeeper now, not an assistant. I need to do my job well—I can't let Mrs. Charles Yin down again!
After bracing herself, Cherry switched into housekeeper mode and began introducing the room's amenities and layout.
Ethan Yin had been a bit impatient, but when he heard that everything in the room was arranged by Cherry herself, his demeanor instantly calmed.
She really arranged all of this herself.
Rounding up, it basically means this place is filled with her touches and presence.
Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared at the corner of Yin Yuhan's lips.
After finishing her introduction, Mi Xiaoying wanted to excuse herself.
But before she could speak, she heard Yin Yuhan say: "You put so much thought into arranging my room. I appreciate your care."
Mi Xiaoying's heart skipped a beat.
Care?
What care?
What kind of care could she possibly have?
Mi Xiaoying subconsciously forgot that, when arranging the rooms, only Mrs. Yin and Yin Yuhan's rooms were personally set up by her, piece by piece.
That's something she would never admit.
"As long as Young Master Yin likes it, that's good." Mi Xiaoying stepped back two paces and said, "If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."
"There is something, of course." Yin Yuhan deliberately pointed to an appliance on the table and asked, "Is this the latest model? I actually don't know how to use it. Why don't you teach me?"
Mi Xiaoying's eyes widened instantly!
Is Yin Yuhan just blatantly lying?
That appliance is clearly a product of Yin Enterprises, and as the CEO, he dares to say he can't use it?
However, as a housekeeper, she had no right to question the boss. Mi Xiaoying could only walk over and demonstrate how to turn it on.
"Young Master Yin, this is how..." Mi Xiaoying had just started speaking when she suddenly felt warmth on her back. Her body instantly stiffened.
Yin Yuhan was pressed right up against Mi Xiaoying's back, as if nothing was happening, his magnetic voice low: "Hmm? How is it?"
Mi Xiaoying didn't dare move an inch.
She swore, if she leaned back even a little, she'd end up nestled right in Yin Yuhan's arms!
This guy...
Really is something...
Mi Xiaoying bit her lip, pretended not to notice anything, and stiffly continued operating the machine on the table: "Press this button to choose different coffee flavors. The coffee is replaced daily to ensure freshness, so you don't have to wait for the machine to grind beans."
"Oh? Really?" Yin Yuhan looked at the top of Mi Xiaoying's head, finding even her pretty hair swirl pleasing to the eye.
"Is there anything else you don't understand, Young Master Yin?" Mi Xiaoying asked stubbornly.
"Would you like to have a cup with me?" That charming voice sounded right by Mi Xiaoying's ear, like an invisible hand plucking at her heartstrings, testing her endurance.
"No, that's not necessary." Mi Xiaoying said through gritted teeth.
This guy is constantly radiating charm.
That damn charm!
Yin Yuhan chuckled softly and let go of Mi Xiaoying.
Chasing prey requires a balance between tension and relaxation.
If you press too hard, the prey will run away.
Feeling the warmth behind her disappear, Mi Xiaoying finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Thank goodness he didn't push his luck, or she'd be ready to resign to Mrs. Yin again.
"Since Housekeeper Xiaomi doesn't want to join me, please leave." Yin Yuhan said nonchalantly.
"Yes, I'll take my leave now." Mi Xiaoying lowered her head, quickly turned around, and fled Yin Yuhan's room in embarrassment.
Yin Yuhan's gaze stayed locked on the direction Mi Xiaoying left, only looking away when she was completely out of sight.
All this time, he'd been holding back, restraining himself from reaching out to her.
He thought work would numb his mind, help him forget her.
He thought he was someone who could let go easily.
Yet, after months of effort, the moment he saw her, it all collapsed instantly, like a landslide.
In the end, he just couldn't let go.
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If you can't let go, then don't!
No matter what excuse you have, no matter what reason you give. Mi Xiaoying, you can only be mine.
No one can stop me!
Even if you fall out of love, I'll make you fall for me again!
No one can break us up, no one!
After Mi Xiaoying hurried away, she walked all the way to the first-floor lobby before her wildly beating heart finally calmed down.
Mi Xiaoying was still shaken.
If she'd stayed in that room five minutes longer, she would've fallen for Yin Yuhan's charm.
Thankfully, nothing irreversible happened.
Thankfully, it didn't all fall apart at the last moment.
Mi Xiaoying took a deep breath, composed herself, and turned to handle other tasks.
At lunchtime, Yin Sichen arrived.
Gu Xixi took him for a walk in the garden, and they decided to have lunch on the open lawn there.
The chefs passed the freshly made dishes over one by one, and soon the table was full.
Yin Yuhan looked around and didn't see Mi Xiaoying, knowing she was deliberately avoiding him.
Yin Yinuo glanced around and asked Gu Xixi, "Mom, where's Xiaoying? I haven't had a meal with her in ages. We're not outsiders, let's ask Xiaoying to join us!"
"Yeah, where did Sister Xiaoying go?" Jing Shaohuai glanced at Yin Yuhan and said, "I'll go call her over!"
Gu Xixi was about to stop Jing Shaohuai, but then saw Yin Sichen gently shake his head, so she didn't intervene.
Yin Sichen's meaning was clear: let the kids handle their own matters! They're grown up now and have the right and responsibility to deal with their feelings.
Gu Xixi then said to Yin Yinuo, "Xiaoying is now managing everything at Sunset Manor. So many people report to her, she's always busy. Shaohuai already went to call her—she'll be here soon."
Gu Miao said with a smile, "The environment here is really nice, just as good as those established estates. We should stay a few more days and really relax."
Gu Xixi smiled, "If you like it, stay as long as you want."
Yin Sichen added, "I brought you here to help you unwind, and to expand your social circle. You've been back for a while—it's time to see how you've grown."
"Yes, Dad." Gu Miao and Yin Yuhan answered in unison.
Yin Sichen nodded, "In a few days, the Yin family will invite some young people around your age to come and have fun. You need to be good hosts and treat the guests well."
Then Yin Sichen turned to Shang Xiaojin, "Your family wants you to pick a favorite at this party, so they asked us to help. If you have any thoughts, just say so."
Shang Xiaojin looked resistant: "Uncle Yin, I don't want to get married so soon."
Yin Sichen replied calmly, "It's just picking someone you like, not marriage yet. If it weren't for your father, I wouldn't get involved at all."
"Okay..." Shang Xiaojin lowered his head, hiding his expression.
These past few years, Shang Ke rarely appeared in social circles, but Yin Sichen still kept in touch with him.
That's why he's making plans for Shang Ke.
Yin Sichen believes Shang Ke's family already ruined him, and he can't let the Shang family ruin Shang Ke's only child too.
Though Shang Xiaojin is still young, it's not a bad idea to prepare early.
It's better than having your future controlled by your family.
However, Shang Xiaojin secretly harbored an unspeakable thought, so he was very resistant to the topic of matchmaking.
Jing Shaohuai and Mu Ziyue looked at Shang Xiaojin with sympathy.
Mo Yu said, "This is way too soon. At least it's just meeting people, not a final decision. Who knows, maybe you'll meet someone great at the party?"
Mo Shuo said, "For us, our social circles are pretty fixed, so picking early isn't a bad idea."
Jiang Yunchen looked at Yin Sichen nervously, "I don't need to rush, right?"
Yin Sichen glared at him and said, "You have your own parents to worry about, why would I need to get involved?"
Jiang Yunchen stuck out his tongue and said nothing.
Yun Shuang tilted her head, glanced at Yin Yuhan, and stayed silent.
Her cousin's love life is probably going to be rougher than anyone else's.