Dragon King Palace: Urban Affluent Son-in-Law

As Jin Shixiang's voice faded, a few people led by Young Master Kang all looked that way.

When they saw Nangong Qingcheng open the car door and first extend a fair, delicate foot, Young Master Kang's pupils contracted slightly.

What an enchanting foot it was, small and exquisite, stepping on a pair of simple sandals. The ten toes, like innocent jade beans, were spotless, and meticulously trimmed transparent nails were unadorned yet looked even cleaner and clearer, untouchable.

Next was a long, snow-white leg coming into view, pristine as if without a single hair, the ankle delicate, the calf tender, and the upward curve smooth and rounded, extremely captivating.

When Nangong Qingcheng fully alighted from the car, she gave an overwhelming impression of beauty that took one's breath away, leaving Kang Hui staring blankly!

Jin Shixiang observed Kang Hui's expression and smiled, "Young Master Kang, how's that? To your liking?"

"You kid finally didn't waste my time," Kang Hui indirectly responded, unable to take his eyes off her.

Jin Shixiang gave Nangong Yan a look, and she understood, immediately waving at Nangong Qingcheng, "Qingcheng, over here!"

Nangong Qingcheng had long felt something was wrong. She suspected her judgment was off, feeling that those didn't look like Nangong Yan's and Jin Shixiang's friends bumped into by chance; rather, they seemed deliberately invited.

She never liked being dragged along by Nangong Yan and Jin Shixiang to such places, and if more people were called, she disliked it even more.

However, having come this far, turning back now would embarrass Nangong Yan and Jin Shixiang. If they went back and complained to her uncle and aunt, it would be another hassle.

Reluctantly, Nangong Qingcheng walked over with Jiang Feng.

Hmm?

When Kang Hui saw Jiang Feng with Nangong Qingcheng, he frowned slightly, asking Jin Shixiang, "Who is that?"

Jin Shixiang felt a twinge of guilt and awkwardly said, "Young Master Kang, he's that beauty's fiancé..."

"What did you say?" When Kang Hui heard this, his frown deepened, and he said coldly.

"Jin Shixiang, are you crazy? Bringing a married woman for Young Master Kang to meet?" the young man with the slicked hairstyle scolded, looking furious.

"Those two are so young, fiancé? Are you kidding?" another young man questioned.

"You gentlemen might not know, that guy's name is Jiang Feng, he's actually a live-in son-in-law of the Nangong Family. He and my cousin Nangong Qingcheng have only the name of an engagement but haven't registered or held a ceremony. It's just a nominal title—my cousin is still in school! So, it's not an issue..." Nangong Yan also awkwardly explained with a forced smile.

"I see, so you're from the Nangong Family? No wonder I'd heard before that a flower from the Nangong Family ended up on cow dung; now I see it in person." The slick-haired guy sneered, then looked at Kang Hui, "Young Master Kang, what do you think?"

"No problem." Kang Hui chuckled mockingly, "Girls like this are exceptional. Even if they're married, a married woman has more allure, right?"

Upon hearing Young Master Kang's words, the others got the hint and all started smirking maliciously, while Jin Shixiang was delighted inside, thinking he played his hand well.

"Cousin." Not knowing what they were laughing about, Nangong Qingcheng approached, first nodding a greeting to Nangong Yan.

"Qingcheng, let me introduce you. This is Young Master Kang, the son of our department head. He heard that Xiao Yan and I were here to have fun and came all the way to join us. Young Master Kang, this is Qingcheng, my precious cousin."

Jin Shixiang enthusiastically introduced Nangong Qingcheng and Kang Hui, acting quite familiar with her.

"Hello, Miss Qingcheng. I've long heard of your name, like thunder on my ears. It's said you're a top contender for the title of future first beauty of Binhai. Seeing you today, the reputation is well-deserved." Kang Hui smiled, extending his hand to Nangong Qingcheng.

Nangong Qingcheng furrowed her brow and didn't shake hands with Kang Hui, calmly saying, "Hello, Young Master Kang, this is my fiancé, Jiang Feng."

Nobody introduced Jiang Feng, so she introduced him herself!

Swoosh!!

Kang Hui's face immediately turned sour, and the expressions of the others changed too.

It wasn't just because Nangong Qingcheng refused to shake hands with Kang Hui, but because she openly acknowledged her connection with Jiang Feng.

To them, airing dirty laundry in public wasn't suitable. Jiang Feng, a live-in son-in-law, wasn't worth Nangong Qingcheng acknowledging in public. Yet now she essentially declared herself as Jiang Feng's woman?

"So you're Young Master Kang, nice to meet you." Jiang Feng calmly extended his hand and shook hands with Kang Hui.

Kang Hui was furious. Who did Jiang Feng think he was, daring to shake his hand?

In front of everyone, he took out a pack of tissues from his pocket and wiped his hand.

Jiang Feng frowned, and Nangong Qingcheng's expression immediately soured too. She grabbed Jiang Feng and said, "Jiang Feng, let's go!"

"Hey... don't leave!" Jin Shixiang, seeing things about to go wrong, hurried to mediate, "We're all friends, leaving would cause misunderstandings, wouldn't it? Qingcheng, he was just shaking hands, why say all that nonsense? Just come inside the bar; once we have a few drinks, we'll get to know each other better."

"Qingcheng, you're sabotaging me and your brother-in-law if you walk away now, is that how you handle things? We're family, are you trying to embarrass us?" Nangong Yan also said harshly.

"I—" Nangong Qingcheng was extremely frustrated, but seeing Kang Hui and the others all staring at her, if she stormed off in anger now, it would truly put Jin Shixiang in an awkward position. She could do nothing but stand there, unable to leave, unable to stay.

"It's alright, let's have a drink, I don't mind." Jiang Feng, seeing Nangong Qingcheng's dilemma, smiled and put his arm around her shoulder.

This move really drew animosity!

Nangong Qingcheng wouldn't even let Kang Hui touch her hand, yet she let Jiang Feng hold her. Wasn't this blatantly slapping Kang Hui in the face?

Show off your love and you'll end up in trouble. This kid truly underestimated himself!

"Do whatever you can to get this bastard out of here!" Watching Nangong Qingcheng and Jiang Feng head towards the bar first, Kang Hui said to Jin Shixiang with a dark face.

"Don't worry, Young Master Kang, I'll figure something out." Jin Shixiang, feeling this was a bit thorny and things hadn't gone as he planned, nonetheless stiffened his resolve and agreed.

"I refuse to believe it. A useless live-in son-in-law dares to challenge me? Associating with him would lower my value!" Kang Hui scornfully said, striding towards the bar.

...

The bar was in full swing, with deafening DJ music and a crowd of young men and women twisting wildly on the dance floor, unleashing excess hormones.

Nangong Qingcheng didn't like places like this. She turned to leave, but Jin Shixiang had already followed her in, sweet-talking her into staying. She had no choice but to follow him and Jiang Feng to the reserved booth.

However, Nangong Qingcheng hadn't expected that from the moment she walked in, a predatory gaze from a VIP box on the second floor locked onto her, and soon, that gaze revealed a hint of greed!