In the face of such things, Nie Yan felt somewhat helpless. Although it was unreasonable, it was also a rule of the game. Sometimes, you had to succumb.

Nie Yan felt resentful, but it was of no use.

"Forget it." Nie's father smiled bleakly. Sometimes wanting to do something was just so difficult. Although he could also mobilize some energy behind the scenes, since others dared to block him, they must have something to rely on. If he really wanted to fight, he didn't know what the outcome would be, and it was very likely that the gains wouldn't outweigh the losses.

Nie Yan and his father walked to a seat by the window together.

Nie Yan didn't know how to comfort his father at this moment. His father had been in the military system for so long and had a very upright temperament. Asking him to bribe someone or be obsequious was more uncomfortable than taking his life. Bowing his head and speaking softly just now was already the limit.

In the end, it was still because his strength was not enough. If he had enough energy behind him, he wouldn't need to look at the faces of those clowns!

Xie Yi, who was chatting with a few people in the distance, noticed Nie's father and Nie Yan. A strange light flashed in her eyes. She walked towards Nie Yan and Nie's father with the others.

Nie Yan glanced at Xie Yi walking over. His eyes narrowed, and his fingers slowly clenched into a fist, causing a crackling sound from his knuckles.

Xie Yi was wearing a red dress with a low neckline, revealing her white breasts. She wore heavy makeup and long eye shadow, making her look particularly enchanting. It had to be said that the Xie family's bloodline produced beautiful women, and Xie Yi had a very hot figure. But seeing this heavily made-up woman walking over, Nie Yan couldn't feel any good feelings and showed an expression of disgust.

"I am Xie Yi from the Xie family of Zhengrong Consortium." Xie Yi said to Nie's father, glancing at Nie Yan beside him.

Nie's father stood up and greeted, "Hello."

Nie Yan remained seated, with no intention of standing up at all.

"Whose kid is this? So ill-mannered." Xie Yi glanced at Nie Yan.

Hearing Xie Yi's words, Nie's father felt a little embarrassed. He was puzzled. Usually, Nie Yan would be very appropriate in handling such occasions, but he didn't know what was wrong today. He could see that Nie Yan didn't like Xie Yi at all. Xie Yi was Xie Yao's aunt. If the two families became in-laws, there would inevitably be some contact. Nie's father didn't want to strain the relationship.

"I didn't expect such a small company like Tianxia Group to be invited. I wonder who organized this banquet." Xie Yi said meaningfully in a very contemptuous tone, her words full of thorns.

Hearing Xie Yi's words, Nie's father's face was very unsightly. He had met with Xie Jun before, and Xie Jun was quite polite to him. As for this Xie Yi, she was too harsh.

"I don't know who issued the invitations. Did they strictly review everyone's identity? This kid actually came in sportswear. What does he think this place is?" A greasy-looking young man in his thirties echoed Xie Yi.

"I don't know what kind of identity one needs to be qualified to attend this banquet?" Nie's father said angrily. He had a fiery temper and still retained some military style, after all, he was not a well-rounded businessman.

"Whether you are qualified or not is another matter. The Xie family is considered a well-known family in Huahai, while Tianxia Group is just a small company that can't even be called a nouveau riche. Does President Nie think the Xie family will agree to marry Xie Yao into your family? Even if my second brother agrees, the elders in the family will not agree. I hope you don't have too much hope."

Nie's father glanced at Nie Yan, who was sitting on the chair without moving, and understood the reason. It turned out that Xie Yi had always disagreed with Xie Yao being with Nie Yan, so she spoke so harshly.

Nie's father said in a deep voice, "Do these words of yours represent the entire Xie family's meaning? Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river. It is true that Tianxia Group is a small company now, but it may not be inferior to Zhengrong Consortium in the future!"

"You father and son are really ambitious. I want to see how Tianxia Group surpasses Zhengrong Consortium! Overestimating yourselves." Xie Yi sneered.

Hearing Xie Yi's nagging in his ear, Nie Yan had long been impatient. He clenched his fists. It was really meaningless to have a war of words with this woman. He could no longer suppress the anger in his heart. Just as he was about to stand up and drive Xie Yi away, the young man standing next to Xie Yi said something in Xie Yi's ear. Xie Yi's expression changed, she glanced at Nie Yan and Nie's father, and turned around and left in a hurry.

Looking at Xie Yi's leaving back, Nie Yan showed a puzzled expression. He didn't know what had happened, Xie Yi seemed to be in a hurry when she left.

Nie's father comforted Nie Yan, "Stick to your own choices. Let those clowns say what they want. No matter what, even if we lose the entire Tianxia Group, your mother and I will support you."

Nie's father's words moved Nie Yan a little. He secretly said in his heart, no matter when, I will always stand with you!

Regarding Xie Yao's matter, Nie Yan still decided to solve it himself. No matter how difficult it was, he had to face it, otherwise, he would be ashamed of the opportunity rebirth had given him.

Just as Nie Yan and Nie's father were talking, the people coming and going in the hall stopped talking, and the entire hall suddenly became quiet.

Nie Yan was a little puzzled. The atmosphere here was a bit strange. Several people, including Xie Yao's maternal grandfather and several government officials, were hurrying towards the entrance of the banquet hall.

A somewhat familiar figure appeared at the entrance of the hall. After Nie Yan saw this figure, his heart trembled. It was actually him!

The person who came was actually General Mo Yuntian. He was wearing a standing collar suit, his figure was straight, and he walked in with great strides.

The Xie family and others, Xie Yao's maternal grandfather, and those few government officials all greeted him. They said something with smiles on their faces, and were very respectful to General Mo Yuntian. Even those government officials were all smiles and led the way respectfully.

People like Xie Yi and Xie Jun could only honestly follow behind. They didn't even have the qualifications to go up and talk to General Mo Yuntian.

"It's someone from above. Be careful with your words later." Nie's father reminded Nie Yan in a low voice.

Nie Yan didn't know what to say at this time. Could he tell his father that he knew General Mo Yuntian? After thinking about it, he decided not to say it for the time being.

General Mo Yuntian waved his hand and said, "You guys continue, I'm just here to find a few people."

Those few government officials carefully arranged a seat for Mo Yuntian. Mo Yuntian asked them to pass the message and found a few people to chat next to the seat, as if they were talking about something.

The atmosphere in the hall seemed much more restrained. Everyone didn't dare to make loud noises, which showed how much pressure Mo Yuntian's arrival had put on them.

Those few government officials didn't dare to walk around either. They stood not far from Mo Yuntian, so they could be called upon at any time if Mo Yuntian needed anything. As for the Xie family and others, they sat at a table not far from Mo Yuntian and discussed in low voices.

"Why would he appear here?"

"Who knows? It looks like there's something important."

"Seeing the mayor and deputy mayor knowing that General Mo Yuntian was coming, their faces turned pale."

"Let's see what happens. Don't ask what you shouldn't ask." Xie Jun said in a deep voice.

Nie Yan looked towards Mo Yuntian in the distance and was surprised to find that the mayor and deputy mayor of Huahai were also among Mo Yuntian's entourage. Huahai was a municipality directly under the central government, and the mayor was equivalent to the level of a provincial leader, but in front of Mo Yuntian, they didn't even dare to fart, one could imagine how lofty General Mo Yuntian's position was.

Xie Yao, who was in the center of the banquet hall, suddenly discovered Nie Yan and showed a surprised expression. She took a step and walked towards Nie Yan.

"Why are you here?" Xie Yao said to Nie Yan, seeing Nie's father, a shy expression appeared on her face, "Uncle, hello."

Nie's father laughed and nodded, "Good, good, good. Not bad." The more Nie's father looked at Xie Yao, the more he liked her. Nie Yan's vision was really beyond words. He was quite satisfied with this daughter-in-law.

Nie's father chatted with Xie Yao for a while. Xie Yao seemed quite well-behaved in front of Nie's father, and secretly made a face at Nie Yan. Seeing Xie Yao's expression, Nie Yan revealed a knowing smile.

Nie Yan could see that Nie's father was still very satisfied with Xie Yao, so he was relieved.

Nie's father found an excuse to chat with a few other businessmen, leaving only Nie Yan and Xie Yao.

Meeting here, Xie Yao was still quite happy. The originally boring banquet was no longer dull because of Nie Yan's arrival, and all her worries were swept away.

"Nie Yan, you should shave your beard." Xie Yao touched Nie Yan's chin with her hand, feeling a little prickly.

"Yeah, I forgot to shave when I came." Nie Yan said with a chuckle.

Xie Yao and Nie Yan's intimate actions caused the people around who were paying attention to Xie Yao's movements to fall into a daze.

"Who is that guy?"

"I don't know, could he be Xie Yao's boyfriend?"

Xie Yao didn't know that her actions had broken the hearts of many people.

Xie Yi, who was chatting in a low voice in the distance, saw Xie Yao's actions, and the expression on her face became gloomy. She had always disliked Nie Yan, and she didn't expect the progress between Xie Yao and Nie Yan to be so fast. Looking at Xie Yao's intimate actions, there was nothing unnatural about it.

"Second brother, aren't you going to control Xie Yao? Being so intimate with a man in public, what does that look like when it spreads out?" Xie Yi looked at Xie Jun and said.

Xie Jun chuckled and didn't take it seriously, saying, "I think young people, there's nothing wrong with it."

"Call Xie Yao back, this is outrageous." An elderly man at the head of the table showed an unhappy expression. He was Xie Yu, the helmsman of Zhengrong Consortium and Xie Yao's grandfather.

"See, you see, the old man has said so." Xie Yi got support and said somewhat smugly.

Xie Jun looked at the old man at the head of the table and could only helplessly succumb, nodding, "Okay."

Xie Jun sent someone to call Xie Yao, looking at Xie Yao and Nie Yan in the distance, a trace of worry appeared between his eyebrows.