Chapter 421: Seeing the Parents Today?

Jiang Feng looked at Nie Qianxue's embarrassed expression and was slightly taken aback.

He simply couldn't figure out what matter Nie Qianxue needed his help with.

In terms of cultivation, Nie Qianxue has already entered the Grandmaster Realm.

The business at Maple Leaf Bar was booming, and she had also established her own foundation.

"Miss Nie, if there's anything you need me to help with, just say it."

He and Nie Qianxue have known each other for a while, and back then she had helped him quite a bit.

Now that the other party is in trouble, as long as it doesn't violate his principles, he naturally won't refuse.

Upon hearing Jiang Feng's words, Nie Qianxue's cheeks instantly flushed with a hint of red, and her gaze became somewhat evasive.

She opened her mouth, hesitated for a long time, but still couldn't get the words out.

Nie Ying, standing beside her, couldn't bear to watch any longer.

She had been by Nie Qianxue's side for many years, understood the young lady's thoughts best, and knew that Miss Nie couldn't let go of her pride.

Thus Nie Ying stepped forward and said to Jiang Feng.

"Mr. Jiang, actually it's like this! My young lady wants you… to pretend to be her boyfriend and go back home with her, so as to dispel the marriage arrangement her family set up for her!"

Nie Ying spoke bluntly and directly, laying out the whole story in one go.

"Pretend to be a boyfriend?"

Jiang Feng was stunned, this…

Nie Qianxue, exposed by Nie Ying like that, had her cheeks flush crimson, wishing she could find a crack in the ground to hide in.

Nie Ying, on the other hand, was thick-skinned and spoke directly.

"Mr. Jiang, you may not know, but my young lady's identity is not simple. She was born into the Nie family of the provincial capital, although she is only a branch of the Nie family..."

As soon as those words were spoken, Huo Siyong was the first to speak up.

"Is that the Nie family of the Tian'an Group?"

Nie Ying nodded repeatedly and then continued.

"My young lady's mother passed away early, and after her grandfather remarried, her days in the Nie family became unpleasant, so she simply left the provincial capital and came to Jiangcheng to make a living."

"Originally, the young lady intended to stay in Jiangcheng for life, but who would have thought that in recent years the Nie family's business has been deteriorating, and it seems they can barely hold on."

"The Nie family have been scrambling everywhere for connections to save the family business. In the end, they hitched onto the big ship of the Xia family of the provincial capital; the Xia family agreed to help the Nie family weather the crisis, but there is one condition..."

"That is to have the young lady marry the eldest son of the Xia family, Xia Jie!"

"The Xia family in the provincial capital are top-tier aristocrats with immense influence; the Nie family naturally didn't want to miss this opportunity. So the family head called the young lady, demanding she quickly put aside everything in Jiangcheng, return to the provincial capital, and get engaged to Xia Jie."

Saying this, Nie Ying's tone was full of indignation.

"But the young lady doesn't even know Xia Jie! How could she possibly accept such a business marriage?"

"The young lady argued with her grandfather, but in desperation she lied, claiming she already had a loving boyfriend in Jiangcheng."

Saying this, Nie Ying glanced guiltily at Nie Qianxue; seeing Nie Qianxue lower her head, she continued.

"Actually, the family head has always felt guilty toward the young lady, thinking he has owed her these years. So upon hearing she had a boyfriend, he reluctantly agreed."

"But he has one request: he wants the young lady to bring her boyfriend back to the Nie family as soon as possible, so he and the Nie family elders can take a look."

Nie Ying sighed and looked at Jiang Feng with a pleading expression.

"Mr. Jiang, you also know that the young lady simply doesn't have a boyfriend. She's been agonizing over this, not knowing who to ask to pretend to be her boyfriend to get past the Nie family."

"After thinking it over, the young lady believes you are the most suitable choice. Only someone like you can cow those Nie family people and make that damn Xia Jie scram."

Having said all that, Nie Ying bowed to Jiang Feng.

"Mr. Jiang, please help my young lady!"

The entire Jishi Hall fell silent, everyone looking at Jiang Feng.

Nie Qianxue lowered her head even further, speaking in a voice as faint as a mosquito.

"Mr. Jiang, I'm sorry, I know this request is absurd. If you think it's inconvenient to help, that's fine; I'll think of another way..."

She also knew in her heart that asking Jiang Feng to pretend to be her boyfriend was really too abrupt.

Jiang Feng now holds a noble status—even the Jiangnan King bows before him—how could he possibly be willing to accompany her to the Nie family for such a boring task?

However, what no one expected was that Jiang Feng, after hearing this, spoke without hesitation.

"Alright, I agree."

"What?"

Nie Qianxue snapped her head up, eyes wide, thinking she had misheard.

Jiang Feng looked at Nie Qianxue's surprised expression and half-joked.

"I never expected Miss Nie to actually be from the Nie family of the provincial capital, born into a prestigious lineage; this time, I, Jiang, have truly risen above my station."

Hearing Jiang Feng's joke, Nie Qianxue's cheeks turned even redder.

"Mr. Jiang, compared to you, I'm not even worthy of the table."

She hurriedly bowed deeply to Jiang Feng.

"But I still want to thank you, Mr. Jiang! Rest assured, once I've gotten past my family, I will certainly not bother you again!"

Jiang Feng waved his hand indifferently and asked.

"Miss Nie, then when shall we set off for the provincial capital?"

Nie Qianxue was about to elaborate on her plan when her phone in her pocket suddenly rang.

Nie Qianxue took out her phone, saw the caller ID, her expression changed slightly, and she hurriedly pressed the answer button.

"Hello, Dad."

From the other end came a slightly hoarse voice.

"Qian Xue, are you busy right now?"

Nie Qianxue heard the words and felt a vague bad premonition in her heart.

"That's how it is..."

Nie Wenchang's voice came through.

"I've figured it out. Since you said you have a boyfriend in Jiangcheng, I'll go see for myself. I and your aunt are already on the way to Jiangcheng; we should arrive this afternoon."

"What?"

Nie Qianxue's face changed instantly, and her voice trembled a bit.

"Dad, you... how did you suddenly come? Why didn't you tell me beforehand?"

She hadn't made any preparations at all, Jiang Feng had just agreed to help, and her father was already on the way to Jiangcheng—this is too sudden!

Nie Wenchang on the other end of the phone chuckled.

"I'm not just trying to give you a surprise! By the way, I also want to see what kind of person my future son-in-law really is. Qian Xue, rest assured, I came this time with no other intention—I simply want to see him. As long as he sincerely treats you well, I will absolutely not oppose your being together."

"Also, I've temporarily settled things with the Xia Family; as long as your boyfriend satisfies me, I'll call off this marriage for you."

Now that it's come to this, Nie Qianxue could only take a deep breath and try to calm her emotions.

"Okay, Dad, I understand. Be careful on the road."

After hanging up, Nie Qianxue's face was full of distress.

She looked at Jiang Feng and said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Mr. Jiang, I'm really sorry, but the situation is more urgent than I expected."

"I just got a call from my dad; he's already on the way to Jiangcheng..."

"What do you think about us... meeting the parents today?"