Charles Yin sat calmly at home, sipping tea. Standing before him were Ethan Yin, Cherry Miller, Miles Gu, and Yina Yin.
"You all put on quite the show, didn't you?" Charles Yin lifted his eyelids slightly and glanced at the four children.
"Dad, don't worry! Cherry and I nailed our performance!" Ethan Yin said proudly.
Miles Gu smiled and said, "Dad, now the whole world believes I'm drowning my sorrows in alcohol and regretting losing half my fortune after calling off the engagement."
Yina Yin added, "Now everyone thinks they're the most likely to become your son-in-law."
At that moment, Charles Yin actually felt grateful to Captain Hans.
If Captain Hans hadn’t stirred up trouble and forced these kids into special training at the base, making them learn all sorts of random skills, they probably wouldn’t have been able to pull this off so smoothly.
Charles Yin chuckled and said, "This time, I want them to beg us to split the family, and cry while giving up a big chunk of benefits—only then will we reluctantly agree to the separation!"
The four kids exchanged smiles.
When it comes to scheming, Charles Yin is the darkest of them all.
"Next up, it's Cici's turn." Charles Yin turned to look at Cecilia Gu, his gaze gentle as he said, "The kids have already paved the way. Now it's your moment to shine."
Cici replied proudly, "Don't worry, I've gotten pretty good at acting over the years!"
Her comment about acting made everyone present chuckle.
When it comes to putting on a show, they're all professionals.
Wendy knocked on the door of Mrs. Florence, one of the clan elders, and smiled as she said, "Madam said that last time you mentioned how much you liked Snow Mountain tea. Miss Yina brought back some fresh leaves from the Yun Family in Y Province, and Madam asked me to deliver it to you personally to try."
Mrs. Florence's face lit up with delight. "Oh my, how could I trouble Chief Special Assistant Wendy to deliver it herself? Is this tea available to anyone else?"
Wendy immediately lowered her voice and said, "Of course not! They only produce about two pounds a year, and even we barely get to taste it. This is a special share. Madam said our family and yours are close..."
Mrs. Florence instantly understood Cici's meaning, her eyes sparkling as she said, "Yes, yes, my grandniece-in-law is right. We're truly family!"
Seeing Mrs. Florence grinning from ear to ear, Wendy said, "If you like it, just let me know. Whenever we get new tea, I'll set some aside just for you."
"Wonderful, wonderful," Mrs. Florence said, growing even more satisfied and friendly. She took Wendy's hand and added, "Tell Cici that my grandson has always been a good boy. If the two youngsters like each other, it's our duty as elders to support them, don't you think?"