Chapter 431: Share Compensation

When Nie Wenchang's words fell, the living room fell silent for a few seconds.

Nie Qianxue froze in place, first dazed, then her tense shoulders suddenly relaxed, as if a thousand‑pound burden had been lifted.

The freedom she had longed for was now firmly in her grasp.

But at that moment, a sharp voice suddenly shattered the calm.

"No, you can't! Nie Wenchang!"

Xue Wenshu sprang out from behind Nie Wenchang.

"Absolutely not! How can Qian Xue's marriage be settled like that? Nie family's business still needs her marriage to the Xia Family to be secured!"

She stamped her foot anxiously, as if the sky were about to collapse.

"Nie Wenchang! Have you forgotten? Our company now has a capital shortfall of over a billion. The deal we made with the Xia Family was that once Qian Xue marries over, the Xia Family can inject capital immediately to fill this gap!"

Xue Wenshu grew more agitated as she spoke, reaching out to grab Nie Wenchang's arm, her voice tinged with crying.

"If Qian Xue doesn't marry Xia Jie, the Xia Family will definitely not help us! Then the capital chain will break and the Nie family will go bankrupt! Nie Wenchang, how could you be so foolish?"

She wanted to continue, to stress the stakes again, but halfway through, a crisp "snap" sound rang out!

It slapped directly across Xue Wenshu's cheek.

The blow left Xue Wenshu dazed, her head buzzing, her body stumbling uncontrollably a couple of steps to the side before she could barely steady herself.

She covered her burning cheek, looked up at Nie Wenchang in disbelief, her eyes full of shock.

Nie Wenchang's face turned ashen, veins bulging on his forehead, clearly enraged by Xue Wenshu's words.

He pointed at Xue Wenshu, his voice trembling slightly with anger.

"My daughter is not a commodity for trade!"

Nie Wenchang's voice carried a long‑suppressed fury.

"To sacrifice Qian Xue's happiness for so‑called business? To force her to marry someone she doesn't love, even someone who just tried to lay a hand on her? Have you ever considered Qian Xue's feelings?"

He inhaled deeply, his gaze icy as he stared at Xue Wenshu, his tone full of disappointment and rebuke: "Moreover, regarding what you did to Qian Xue, I had previously been lenient because we were married, not wanting to go too far, but now you still show no remorse, caring only about business and profit!"

Nie Wenchang's chest rose and fell violently, clearly genuinely angry.

"I won't let this go. The harm you've inflicted on Qian Xue must be accounted for!"

Xue Wenshu covered her face, the corner of her mouth twitching, wanting to speak, but Nie Wenchang's stern gaze forced her to swallow her words.

She could feel that Nie Wenchang was truly angry this time.

Nie Wenchang stared at her for a few seconds, as if making a decision, paused, then said in a deep voice.

"Alright, from today onward, all the Shares you hold in the Nie family will be transferred to Qian Xue as compensation to her."

"What?"

Xue Wenshu seemed struck by a bolt of thunder, the color draining from her face completely.

She stared at Nie Wenchang in disbelief, her voice trembling:

"You... what did you say?"

That's her lifeline!

When she married Nie Wenchang, he, to show sincerity, gave her fifteen percent of Nie Company's Shares.

Over the years the Nie family's business grew, and those Shares have long appreciated, now worth at least three hundred million!

Those three hundred million are the foundation of her standing in the Nie family!

But now Nie Wenchang casually says he'll transfer all that money to Nie Qianxue?

Xue Wenshu felt as if millions of needles were stabbing her heart, both painful and hateful.

She had served Nie Wenchang for so many years!

And the result?

That old hag Nie Wenchang can't even meet her basic needs, and now wants to take everything away?

Has all her years of dedication been in vain?

A fierce hatred surged from her heart, nearly clouding her mind.

She wanted to pounce immediately, but reason quickly overrode the impulse.

She knew clearly that everything she had came from Nie Wenchang.

Now she has completely incurred Nie Wenchang's disgust; if she continues to cause trouble now, she might truly end up with nothing.

When under a roof, one must lower one's head.

Xue Wenshu inhaled deeply, forcing the hatred in her heart down.

She lowered the hand covering her face, revealing the cheek still marked with a reddened, swollen five‑finger imprint, her eyes blood‑shot as she looked at Nie Wenchang, her voice choked:

"Nie Wenchang, I... I know I was wrong."

"Qian Xue has suffered so many grievances, that's my fault. If transferring the Shares to her can atone for the harm I've caused her, I'm willing."

She said that while deliberately wiping her eyes, pretending to be deeply remorseful.

"As long as you're not angry, as long as the Nie family can be fine, I'm willing to do anything. Really, I now know how absurd my mistake was."

Seeing Xue Wenshu's contrite demeanor, Nie Wenchang's expression finally improved a bit.

He hadn't truly intended to drive Xue Wenshu out completely; he was simply outraged by her actions and also wanted to give Qian Xue an answer.

Now that Xue Wenshu is willing to admit fault and agree to transfer the Shares, his fury has largely subsided.

Nie Wenchang turned his head toward Nie Qianxue, guilt evident on his face.

"Qian Xue, Dad knows this matter has caused you too much grievance. Rest assured, Dad will definitely fight for your justice."

Nie Qianxue looked at everything before her, a mixture of emotions churning inside.

She was silent for a few seconds, then gently shook her head.

"Dad, let's end this matter here..."

Her voice was very calm, without much emotional fluctuation.

"As long as dad remembers today's Promise, he will no longer interfere in my marriage."

Hearing his daughter say that, Nie Wenchang felt even greater guilt in his heart.

"Don't worry, Qian Xue, dad keeps his word! From now on your life is entirely your own to decide, and dad will never interfere again!"

Nie Qianxue gently nodded, saying nothing further.

The atmosphere in the living room had just eased, when a cautious voice Suddenly interjected.

"Mr. Jiang……"

Xia Jie had been kneeling on the Ground, not daring to even take a breath.

Only now, seeing that the Nie family's matter had finally been resolved, he dared to lift his head, his face full of flattery.

"Um… Mr. Jiang, may I now leave?"

Jiang Feng glanced at him, too lazy to say any extra words, and simply waved his hand casually.

"Thank you, Mr. Jiang! Thank you, Mr. Jiang!"

Xia Jie, as if granted a pardon, hurriedly got up from the Ground, bringing his subordinates with him.

A few people fled in a panic, looking utterly disheveled.

Watching the fleeing silhouettes of Xia Jie and the others, Jiang Feng stood up.

"Since your family's matter has already been resolved, I won't disturb your family's reunion; I'll leave first."

He had originally come to help Nie Qianxue out of the predicament, and now that the matter is fully resolved, he naturally has no need to stay.

Having said that, Jiang Feng turned and walked toward the doorway.

But just as he had taken two steps, before he could reach the doorway.

A cold voice Suddenly came from behind.

"Wait."

Nie Wenchang's eyes stared sharply at Jiang Feng.

"Mr. Jiang, regarding this matter, don't you need to give me an explanation?"

"It's like this, Dad, Jiang Feng was all to help me…"

Nie Qianxue heard her father's anger and immediately wanted to explain.

But before she could finish speaking, Nie Wenchang coldly cut her off.

"This is a matter between me and Mr. Jiang…"