Then she whispered in a voice meant for his ears alone, "Don't worry, it won't be long. I have already planned everything regarding the power struggle. At most it will take three to five years, and if everything goes according to plan, perhaps two years will be sufficient."
The dim twilight complemented her stunning face, her features adorned with innocence and naivete, seemingly like an inexperienced young girl. Yet the words that came out of her cherry lips were chilling enough to send shivers down one's spine.
Xia Tuanzi listened with a pounding heart, clutching her hand, and said with utmost seriousness, "Sister, promise me, you must not let yourself fall into danger."
"I promise you," Xia Ningxing answered with equal gravity, then pulled him to leave. "Let's not talk about this now. Let's go enjoy the lantern festival."
"Okay!" The tall young man hurriedly responded, his gaze warm with a smiling expression as he looked at her.
