"I guess this could be considered a success," Huo Yan gushed, her eyes bright. "But I believe we could do more."
Yue Ning nodded as they began clearing the setup. "You're right. But we don't need to do too much anymore."
Confusion flickered across Huo Yan's face. "What do you mean by that?"
Yue Ning's lips curved in a serene, knowing smile. "Today's gathering will spread. Just wait — soon, this garden won't be able to contain us."
Huo Yan frowned slightly, not quite grasping her meaning. But seeing the quiet confidence in Yue Ning's smile, she felt reassured.
With the maids' help, the garden was cleared in no time, the late sunlight casting warm hues across the neatly arranged tables.
Yue Ning was on her way back to her room when she suddenly paused mid-step.
[Mission Progress: 93%]
The system's voice echoed in her mind, flat and mechanical.
[The host must complete the mission tonight.]
Her lips twitched as she took deep breaths.