These assistants rarely show up in front of others.
Cecilia Gu only found out because one time, someone sent her a mysterious gift.
Before Cecilia could ask Wendy to receive it, a mysterious person suddenly snatched the box and detonated it not far from her.
It turned out there was a small timed bomb inside.
That person revealed their identity, saying they were arranged by Charles Yin to secretly protect Cecilia Gu.
Only then did Cecilia Gu realize that her reckless wanderings had always been under Charles Yin's protection.
For these assistants, the more hidden they are, the better—their success rate increases with secrecy.
These people would never appear unless Charles Yin ordered them to.
Besides, each of them has multiple identities, so it's not convenient for them to show up in public.
They come and go like ghosts, each one exceptionally talented and brilliant.
Only with people like this protecting Cecilia could Charles Yin truly feel at ease.
It was only then that Cecilia understood why she could run around so freely and no one in the Yin family seemed worried.
Turns out, everyone knew she was surrounded by hidden experts.
With their protection, whether in secret or out in the open, what danger could possibly come to Cecilia?
However, for Wendy's birthday party this time, these people wouldn't show up.
For them, the more hidden they are, the better—their success rate increases with secrecy.
Besides, each of them has multiple identities, so it's not convenient for them to show up in public.
Cecilia didn't insist on having them join the gathering, but she asked the butler to prepare a separate set of food and drinks for them, so they could celebrate too.
What Cecilia didn't know was that when the food and wine were delivered to them, their reactions were priceless!
Charles Yin's indulgence toward Cecilia was simply astonishing.
These assistants have seen right through their boss: ruthless and cold-blooded outside, but a total loyal puppy when facing his beloved wife at home.
Monday arrived quickly.
The assistants showed up early.
Today's birthday girl, Wendy, was so excited she barely slept all night.
Cecilia gave Wendy a big birthday present to thank her for taking care of her, making Wendy so thrilled she almost swore to follow Cecilia for life right then and there.
Seeing the adoration in Wendy's eyes, if people didn't know she was straight, they'd think she was head-over-heels for Cecilia.
The banquet hall had already been decorated, with tables piled high with delicious food and fine wine.
Everyone sat quietly, watching as Charles Yin led Cecilia over by the hand. Instantly, they all stood up and greeted, "President, Young Madam!"
Cecilia grinned and said, "Oh come on, it's Xiao Wang's birthday, not a board meeting! Sit down, everyone!"
Charles Yin smiled and helped Cecilia sit down gently.
Cecilia's belly was really getting bigger by the day. Every meal, Charles Yin insisted on playing with the little one inside before he'd eat.
No one dared to sit down right away.
Only after Charles Yin nodded did everyone finally take their seats.
Cecilia raised a glass of juice, looked at Wendy, and said, "You've worked hard following me around lately. This one's for you! If you hadn't shielded me from that dog the other day, both me and the baby could've been in danger! I'll drink this first to show my gratitude."
Without hesitation, Cecilia downed her juice in one go.
Wendy was so moved she could barely speak. She just drank her glass of wine in one gulp.
"Young Madam, please don't say that. Protecting you is my job. In that moment, I didn't think about anything else—I just knew I couldn't let anything happen to you or the little master." Wendy said earnestly, "Being able to serve someone like you, no matter how tough or tiring, is my honor. Compared to others, I'm already very lucky!"
Xiao A, the hidden leader among the assistants, chimed in, "That's right, Young Madam, don't flatter us! We're all employees of Yin Enterprises, just with different roles. Since we get paid, of course we'll work wholeheartedly!"
As soon as Xiao A finished, everyone else quickly agreed.
Seeing Cecilia in such a good mood, Charles Yin was happy too. "Alright, since Cecilia said so, everyone gets a red envelope today."
Since Wendy was the birthday star, she naturally got the biggest one.
Charles Yin looked at Wendy with a meaningful smile. "I've said it before: you kept Cecilia and the child safe, so you deserve a reward! Tell me, what else do you want today? Just ask!"
Wendy was clearly stunned, her eyes flickered, but she still didn't say anything.
Alex quickly glanced at Wendy, seeming to guess what was on her mind.
Cecilia added, "That's right, if you have any wishes, just say them. If we can make it happen, we'll do our best! You guys spend all year with us, no time for home or vacations. You really work hard! Charles and I aren't the type of exploitative bosses—your jobs are special, so we can't give you holidays, but we'll try to make up for it however we can."
Wendy bit her lip, thought for a long time, then finally gathered her courage, stood up, and turned to kneel before Charles Yin.
Cecilia was startled and quickly reached out to steady Wendy. "What are you doing?"
Wendy pleaded, looking at Charles Yin, "President, I don't want anything else—I just want him to come back..."
Cecilia was startled and quickly reached out to steady Xiao Wang. "What are you doing?"
As soon as Wendy finished speaking, everyone's expression in the room instantly changed!
Charles Yin's smile didn't fade, as if he hadn't heard anything, just staring at Wendy.
But his gaze had become noticeably sharper.
Wendy immediately turned to Cecilia with pleading eyes, tears welling up.
Cecilia quickly asked Charles Yin, "What's wrong? Is there something difficult about this?"
Charles Yin smiled gently, "It's not a problem. Since I promised her a special privilege today, I have to keep my word. Alex, go tell him—he can come back!"
Cecilia quickly asked Charles Yin, "What's wrong? Is there something difficult about this?"
Charles Yin smiled gently, "It's not a problem. Since I promised her a special privilege today, I have to keep my word. Xiao A, go tell him—he can come back!"
Upon hearing Charles Yin's words, everyone else in the room broke into smiles.
Cecilia had no idea what was going on, and could only look at them in confusion.
Charles Yin stood up and said to Cecilia, "Alright, they're here, but they're not really enjoying themselves. Come, I'll take you to the greenhouse to see the flowers."
Cecilia could tell Charles Yin wasn't in the best mood, so she quickly said, "Sure! I've been fussing over those flowers all week, checking on them several times a day!"
Charles Yin smiled, reached out, and helped Cecilia to her feet.
Xiao A and the other assistants all stood up to see Charles Yin and Cecilia off.
Once they left the banquet hall, Cecilia couldn't hold back anymore and asked, "Who was Xiao Wang talking about?"
Charles Yin paused, turned to look at Cecilia, his beautiful eyes full of helplessness. "I knew you'd be curious, so I brought you here to tell you."
Cecilia chuckled—he really did know her best!
"The person Xiao Wang mentioned is Xiao Heng, her cousin, and once the most mysterious member of the assistant team. He handled the secret operations, but a few years ago made a huge mistake and was exiled abroad, forbidden to return until now." Charles Yin answered casually.
Cecilia squeezed Charles Yin's fingers. Even though he made it sound simple, she didn't believe it was that straightforward.
Assistants in charge of secret tasks are all hardened veterans—licking blood off the knife's edge. How could someone like that make a mistake so easily?
If there was a mistake, it must've been something big.
Charles Yin didn't have him killed—he just exiled him abroad, which was already a mercy.
And when Charles Yin agreed to let him come back, all the assistants in the room looked visibly delighted. Clearly, their relationship with Xiao Heng was extraordinary!
Cecilia blinked and didn't ask anything further.
But Charles Yin understood what she was thinking and nodded. "Yes, all these people are actually Xiao Heng's disciples. Xiao A and the others were all trained by him. Did Xiao A ever tell you he's been with me since he was a student?"
Cecilia nodded.
"Whenever a new heir grows up in the Yin family, a batch of open and secret assistants is trained to be their right hand. Xiao Heng was chosen as mine the day I was born. He's half a year younger than me—he's twenty-seven this year." Charles Yin said softly, his slender fingers caressing the neatly trimmed flowers. "You could say we grew up together. I entrusted him with many things until he made a huge mistake a few years ago. After he left, Xiao A took over."
"So what did he do that was so bad you'd exile him despite your history together?" Cecilia couldn't help asking.
"Heh... It was a very serious matter." Charles Yin's smile was a little forced. "Back when the car accident happened, Xiao Heng failed in his duty. He didn't realize the car had been tampered with, which led to that terrible outcome. Being blamed for the death of the family head isn't something you can just erase. In that situation, Xiao Heng was as good as dead."
Cecilia's jaw dropped!
Yeah, even if Madam Yin had all the power, she tampered with the car.
But as an assistant, the primary responsibility is to eliminate any possible danger!
Xiao Heng's failure to catch the sabotage was indeed a grave dereliction of duty!