I'm Creating an Opportunity for Myself

"But Xinghe, I've always thought you're above these kinds of trivialities, I'm surprised you would fight for your territory with such vehemence!"

Xinghe questioned, "Do you think I shouldn't have done it?"

"No, don't get me wrong! I love it, you should definitely fight for things that belong to you! Xinghe, I love this side of you and I thought you would just ignore that Tong Yan. Who knew you already have her in your crosshairs? I'm impressed! You've even used the search for your mother as a leverage to pull off your plan; it's rather sinister, but I love it!"

"To be fair, I didn't technically lie to Grandfather," Xinghe clarified. Ali was baffled.