At that moment, Eugene Yin walked over carrying a wooden box, with Cherry Miller and Ryan King following behind.
"Look what I found!" Eugene Yin placed the wooden box on the nearby table and said proudly, "This is one of Cherry's treasured collections!"
Everyone gasped in surprise, "Let's see what kind of treasure it is!"
Cherry Miller explained helplessly, "Eugene has sharp eyes. He immediately spotted my homemade cherry wine. Last time we went cherry picking, there were some left over, so I made them into wine to keep them from spoiling. Now it's just the right flavor. If it's not to your taste, I have other fruit wines you can try."
"Wow!" Lucas Mu jumped up and ran over in three steps. "It's actually Cherry's homemade cherry wine—can't go wrong with that! Ethan, catch!"
Lucas Mu grabbed a bottle and tossed it to Ethan Yin.
Ethan Yin caught it in one hand, opened the cap and took a sniff. His eyes crinkled with a smile as he said, "Mm, it does smell great. But Eugene, since you took Cherry's private stash, you'd better compensate her properly."
Eugene Yin quickly replied, "Don't worry, bro. I already called and had the best cherries and wine delivered. There's no way I'll let Cherry lose out."
Cecilia Grant also got a glass, took a gentle sip, and smiled, "Cherry, your skills are getting better and better. Come, sit by me."
Cherry Miller hurriedly declined, "Mrs. Grant, there's no need. I still have to..."
"When I ask you to come over, just come over. Today's a family dinner—no need for so many formalities. I've never thought of you as an outsider." Cecilia said firmly.
Cecilia now exudes the aura of a true leader.
"Yes." Cherry Miller couldn't refuse any longer and had to go over and sit beside Cecilia, with Yina Yin's seat right next to her.
Yina Yin was very pleased with this arrangement.
Yina Yin poured Cherry Miller a glass of wine first: "You made the wine yourself, but you haven't even tasted it yet. That's such a shame. Come on, have a sip."
"Alright." Cherry Miller smiled and took a sip, then said, "As expected, it still needs a bit more time. The flavor isn't quite there yet."
It's true—the ones most worried about Cecilia's health are probably Cherry Miller and her mother.
The meal was thoroughly enjoyable.
Probably because no one dared to make Cecilia unhappy.
Charles Yin had other matters to attend to that afternoon, so after finishing the meal, he kissed Cecilia on the forehead and was the first to leave.
With the patriarch gone, the atmosphere at the dinner table became even more harmonious.
Sitting diagonally across, Eugene Yin couldn't help but ask, "Cherry, what made you decide to develop Sunset Manor this way?"
Everyone turned their attention to Cherry Miller when they heard Yuzhen Yin's question.
Cherry Miller calmly pressed her lips before answering, "When I first came here, it was just a basic framework, only meeting the simplest needs for living and production. I thought, since it's called a manor, it should combine all kinds of functions. Over the years, Mrs. Grant has spent plenty of holidays abroad, and I figured she'd be tired of those views by now. So I wanted to build a place that's natural but far more refined than a typical farm stay—something that meets both production and living needs. I also studied the local county records and geography, and found that the water quality here is excellent, cleverly avoiding all sources of pollution. The vegetables and fruits grown here are rich in minerals beneficial to the body, which is exactly what Mrs. Grant needs right now."
"No one, really," Cherry Miller had to make up an excuse. "I'm just worried about Mrs. Grant's health. My mom told me that when Mrs. Grant gave birth to Ethan, she almost lost her life. And when she had you, even with all the medicine, her body was still weakened. You don't notice it when you're young, but Mrs. Grant is over fifty now—if she doesn't take care of herself, she'll suffer later. I'm just anxious about not being able to help her recover, that's all! I really don't have any other worries, so don't overthink it!"
"I've also looked into the centenarians here. There's a nearby village with many elderly residents. Ten are over a hundred years old, two are over one hundred and twenty, and more than sixty are over eighty. All of them are healthy and full of energy." Cherry Miller smiled, "I checked their health in the name of charity and found that their well-being is genuine, not just for show. So I thought, Mrs. Grant lost some strength after childbirth when she was young, and although she's relied on the Yun Family's medicine to recover, food is better than medicine. Since the produce here can help restore her health, why not take advantage of it?"
It's true—the ones most worried about Cecilia's health are probably Cherry Miller and her mother.
Cherry Miller looked at Cecilia seriously and said, "It's what I should do. Mrs. Grant saved both me and my mother. For the rest of my life, I'll always, always be grateful for your kindness."
Ethan Yin quickly glanced at Cherry Miller, unable to hide the tenderness in his eyes.
All the children present felt a deep connection to Gu Xixi's health.
All the children present felt a deep connection to Cecilia's health.
The Yun Family has continuously provided her with various medicines and tonics, which is why she appears healthy.
But everyone knows this health is only superficial and could deteriorate at any time.
That's why Ethan Yin, Yina Yin, and Gu Miao all keep Cecilia's health close to their hearts.
Now, hearing how much effort Cherry Miller has put into helping Cecilia recover, their eyes were full of admiration and gratitude.
"All the soil used to grow vegetables and fruits in the manor was transported from the village to ensure its composition stays the same. The villagers drink mountain spring and underground water, which I've had tested—it really is rich in beneficial trace elements. So I use this spring water to irrigate the crops," Cherry Miller continued. "Besides fruits and vegetables, I also asked Miss Sharon Yun to help check the feng shui here. She confirmed this is an excellent place for health and vitality."
Sharon Yun nodded, "Yes, a few days ago Cherry asked me to check the feng shui. I'm not very skilled in that area, so I invited a master from Fengyang to help set the directions."
Cherry Miller said, "The buildings, gardens, and orchards here are all designed with hidden elements of the eight trigrams. It creates an effect of endless vitality and good fortune. The longer you stay here, the more you'll feel it. Every morning, you'll wake up full of energy, with strength to spare. That's what makes Sunset Manor so different from other manors."
When Cherry finished speaking, everyone at the table applauded her. "Cherry, you're amazing!"
Cecilia listened with a smile and said to Cherry Miller, "Bringing you in as housekeeper was a real win for me."
Yina Yin said, "Mom, Cherry is so capable—you should give her back to me soon."
Gu Xixi playfully tapped Yina Yin's forehead and said, "You keep saying you're filial, but you can't even bear to lend Cherry to me for a while."
Yina Yin chuckled, "Cherry isn't just anyone."
After lunch, Cecilia went back to her room for a nap.
Everyone else found something fun to do, while Cherry Miller finished her tasks and sat absentmindedly at the stone table behind the villa.
Thinking about it, that deadbeat dad's money should be running out soon. In a couple days, he'll probably come asking for more.
Every time, he asks for more money than the last.
Whenever I hesitate, he threatens me with things about my mom.
So tired. Really, so tired.
It's not like I haven't thought about ways to get rid of that deadbeat dad.
But now he's gotten smart—never stays in one place for long, grabs the money and disappears until it's all spent.
I don't want to bother Madam, so I can only have people secretly look for him.
This way, I'll just end up getting blackmailed by him a few more times.
No, I have to find out where that deadbeat dad is hiding and put an end to this mess!
Worst case, I'll make sure he stays paralyzed abroad forever, so he can never threaten Mom or Madam again!
Just as Cherry Miller was lost in thought, a weight suddenly pressed down on her shoulder.
It's true—the ones most worried about Cecilia's health are probably Cherry Miller and her mother.
"Cherry? What's with that look? Is something bothering you?" Yina Yin had meant to joke with Cherry, but was startled by the heaviness and struggle on her face.
"Yina, why are you here?" Cherry Miller quickly turned her head, composed herself, and replied, "No, nothing's wrong."
"Did something happen?" Yina Yin didn't believe her. She wasn't a child—Cherry's expression clearly said: Something's up!
"Alright, stop asking," Cherry Miller said helplessly. "It's just some trivial stuff."
"Did my brother give you a hard time again? I'll go talk to him!" Yina Yin thought about it and figured Ethan Yin was the only possible culprit.
Cherry Miller was startled and quickly grabbed Yina Yin. "No, no, it has nothing to do with him! Ethan's always been good to me, he's never made things difficult."
Yina Yin looked at her suspiciously. "Then tell me, who gave you trouble?"
"No one, really," Cherry Miller had to make up an excuse. "I'm just worried about Madam's health. My mom told me that when Madam gave birth to Ethan, she almost lost her life. And when she had you, even with all the medicine, her body was still weakened. You don't notice it when you're young, but Madam is over fifty now—if she doesn't take care of herself, she'll suffer later. I'm just anxious about not being able to help her recover, that's all! I really don't have any other worries, so don't overthink it!"
Yina Yin remembered what Cherry Miller said at lunch and believed her explanation.
It's true—the ones most worried about Gu Xixi's health are probably Cherry Miller and her mother.