Chapter 432: Ma Jian Runs into Trouble

Jiang Feng turned around to face Nie Wenchang's sharp gaze, and merely gave a light smile.

"Uncle Nie, this matter is indeed our fault. No matter what, pretending to be a couple to deceive elders is our mistake."

"No matter your anger or dissatisfaction, you can direct it at me; I, Jiang Feng, will bear it all."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere on site instantly turned icy to the extreme.

Xue Wenshu stood to the side, instinctively covering her mouth, her face full of shock.

She knew Nie Wenchang's temper all too well!

Over these years, Nie Wenchang's temperament has indeed softened considerably with age.

But only those who truly know him realize that, in his youth, Nie Wenchang was a notorious tough figure in Jiangcheng.

If he really lost his temper, the scene would be downright terrifying enough to make one suffocate!

Nie Qianxue also grew so nervous that sweat broke out on her palms.

She knew her father was truly angry, and although Jiang Feng was trying to help her, deceiving elders remained a fact.

However, just when the atmosphere had frozen to extremes and everyone expected Nie Wenchang to explode in rage, he suddenly let out a puff of laughter.

He looked at Jiang Feng, his face full of relieved smiles.

"What a pity, you are not my true son-in-law."

"This matter, you did it to help Qianxue; at heart it was good intentions—how could I blame you?"

Nie Wenchang waved his hand, his tone turning gentle.

"Moreover, today I owe a great deal to you, Mr. Jiang. If it weren't for you, I might never have known how bitter Qianxue feels inside, and I might have nearly ruined my daughter's happiness."

As soon as he said that, Nie Qianxue jerked her head up, her eye sockets instantly reddening, and she cried out with a trembling voice.

"Dad!"

At that moment, all her grievances vanished in his words, leaving only overwhelming emotion.

Nie Wenchang looked at his daughter's reddened eye sockets, and a surge of guilt welled up in his heart.

He stepped forward, gently patted Nie Qianxue's shoulders, his tone apologetic.

"Before, it was my fault as a father for overlooking your feelings; from now on, I will never do so again."

Having said that, he turned his head to look at Jiang Feng, his face breaking into an enthusiastic smile.

"Mr. Jiang, since the misunderstanding is cleared up, we can't just let this meal end like that. No matter what, you helped Qianxue enormously today, so I must properly thank you. Come on, let's keep drinking—we won't stop until we're drunk!"

Saying this, Nie Wenchang grabbed Jiang Feng's arm without further ado and led him toward the private room.

Jiang Feng stared for a moment, but did not refuse, and followed Nie Wenchang's pull back inside.

The ensuing banquet was filled with mutual enjoyment.

Nie Wenchang pulled Jiang Feng to sit at the place of honor, continuously pouring him wine and serving dishes, his enthusiasm boundless.

His gaze toward Jiang Feng was like that toward his own son, full of satisfaction.

"Mr. Jiang, come, let me toast you again!"

Nie Wenchang raised his wine cup, his face already flushed red from drinking.

"Qianxue knowing a friend like you is her blessing. From now on, in Jiangcheng, if anyone dares to bully her, you must help me look after her more."

"Uncle Nie, rest assured, I will."

Jiang Feng also raised his cup and drank it all in one gulp.

Nie Qianxue sat to the side, watching her father and Jiang Feng chatting happily, and she too smiled.

Xue Wenshu sat in the corner, seeming somewhat out of place.

She knew that, after today's incident, her standing in the Nie family had completely deteriorated.

They drank cup after cup, and the dishes on the table were changed several rounds.

Nie Wenchang's enthusiasm grew ever higher, pulling Jiang Feng into conversation and even bringing up embarrassing childhood stories of Nie Qianxue.

Nie Qianxue's cheeks flushed red from the teasing, and she couldn't help but coquettishly retort.

"Dad, why are you telling Jiang Feng everything?!"

"What's there that can't be said?"

Nie Wenchang burst out laughing.

"Mr. Jiang isn't an outsider, so tell me what's up."

Jiang Feng, sitting to the side, also couldn't help but laugh.

Unbeknownst to them, several bottles of baijiu had already been emptied.

Nie Wenchang's steps began to stagger, his speech grew slurred, yet the mirth in his eyes showed no diminishment.

"Mr. Jiang, today… today I am truly happy!"

Nie Wenchang patted Jiang Feng's shoulder.

"Whenever you have free time, come by our home often—just treat it as… as your own home!"

The banquet finally ended.

Nie Qianxue supported the staggering Nie Wenchang as they slowly walked out of the private room, heading toward the hotel entrance.

Jiang Feng followed behind, while Xue Wenshu silently trailed at the rear.

Upon reaching the Maybach car, Nie Ying hurriedly opened the door.

Nie Qianxue carefully helped Nie Wenchang toward the car; just then, Nie Wenchang suddenly grabbed her hand, leaned close to her ear, and spoke in a voice only the two could hear.

"Daughter, although Dad said… said he wouldn't interfere in your marriage, Mr. Jiang… Mr. Jiang is indeed a fine match!"

He hiccuped from the alcohol, yet his eyes were unusually earnest.

"In Jiangcheng, if you ever get the chance, you must… you must seize such a man as much as possible! He is not only capable, but also of upright character; following him, you will never suffer a loss!"

Having said that, Nie Wenchang finally released his grip, and Nie Qianxue helped him into the car.

Nie Qianxue Standing beside the car, cheeks instantly red like a ripe apple, heart wildly Jumping nonstop.

She looked up at Jiang Feng not far away, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

After the Maybach slowly drove away, Jiang Feng walked over.

Looking at Nie Qianxue's somewhat strange expression, he couldn't help but ask curiously.

"What did the uncle just say to you?"

Nie Qianxue's complexion became even more unnatural, and she hurriedly waved her hand.

"He was just praising your drinking capacity."

"Oh? Is that so?"

Jiang Feng raised his eyebrows, obviously somewhat doubtful, but he didn't pursue it, just gave a light smile.

Nie Qianxue looked at Jiang Feng's smile, took a deep breath, and her gaze became very serious.

"Mr. Jiang, This Time I really thank you. If it weren't for you, I might be destined never to get rid of someone like Xia Jie in this lifetime."

Her tone was full of gratitude.

"A great kindness needs no thanks; in the future, if you have any Place where you need my help, just speak up, I will certainly do my best."

"No need to be so polite."

"We are friends; helping each other is what we should do. I'm also happy for you."

The two of them Standing at the hotel entrance, waiting for Nie Ying to drive the car over to pick them up.

The surrounding lights were dazzling, the streets filled with a constant flow of carriages and horses, showing a very lively scene.

Nie Qianxue looked at Jiang Feng beside her, her heart completely at peace. After today's incident, she seemed to have developed some indescribable feelings toward Jiang Feng.

Just then, Jiang Feng's phone in his pocket suddenly rang.

The other end of the phone immediately transmitted Duanmu Hongjie's flustered and hurried voice.

"Jiang Ge! Something terrible has happened! Ma Jian... Ma Jian has had an accident!"