Ruling the Historical Romance Novel as the Female Supporting Character-Chapter 273: Publicly Beating the Unrepentant Bad Apple

"No! I’m really just jealous of you," Wang Futong stubbornly insisted.

She had already made a fool of herself and couldn’t admit that she still had feelings for Qin Kaize. Otherwise, she’d have no way to survive once she got back.

"Alright, if you’re unwilling to admit it, then so be it," Su Yijia waved her hand dismissively. Since Qin Kaize had already dealt with this bad apple, she saw no need to keep arguing with the woman. Wang Futong’s days of suffering were far from over.

"I’ll take you to meet some of my colleagues from the team who I often work with on missions." Having finished his rounds of toasting, Qin Kaize wanted Su Yijia to meet friends he considered relatively close. After they chatted for a while, Su Yijia wanted to use the restroom.

As soon as she got up, Qin Kaize tried to follow her.

"You stay and chat with your friends. I’m just going to the room, not outside," she said, pushing him back into his seat.

Qin Kaize tried to insist but was met with a fierce look from Su Yijia. That angry little glare clearly meant he’d better not push it further.

Resigned, Qin Kaize let go but held her fingertip for a moment. "Come back quickly."

"Got it," Su Yijia replied with a mix of amusement and exasperation. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

As soon as Su Yijia left, Wang Futong, who had been waiting, darted back to Qin Kaize.

"Kaize, I’ve apologized publicly. Can you please ask the higher-ups not to expel me from the Cultural Troupe?" she pleaded tearfully, her voice full of desperation and sadness.

Everyone was shocked that she still dared to approach Qin Kaize. They all drew in a breath of cold air. However, they understood Wang Futong’s desperation since the Cultural Troupe’s monthly salary was 45 yuan, with fixed bonuses and additional earnings from performances. They could easily make 80 or 90 yuan a month. Losing such a job would be devastating.

"Get lost!" Qin Kaize recoiled as if she were infected with some disease, quickly stepping back.

"Kaize, please!" Wang Futong’s pleading grew more pitiful.

Before Qin Kaize could respond, she let out a blood-curdling scream.

"Ahhhh!!!"

Her hair was yanked back violently, causing her to stagger two steps backward. Before she could react, a flurry of slaps rained down on her face, alternating left and right.

"A few days ago, when I went to the island, you ran away before I could hit you. You really thought I was a sick cat?! You think someone as vile as you doesn’t deserve to be expelled? I think expulsion is too lenient!" Su Yijia cursed as she slapped her, the speed so fast it was startling.

Though Su Yijia controlled her strength carefully to avoid drawing blood or knocking out teeth, the continuous slaps were still excruciating. Wang Futong’s head was swelling up like a pig’s, ensuring she would be remembered for a long time.

"You’re truly shameless. Even after being punished by the higher-ups, you still dare to show up at my wedding and try to cozy up to my husband?" Su Yijia spat on her face, then kicked her legs, sending her flying a meter away.

Wang Futong collapsed on the ground, unable to get up.

Su Yijia, on the other hand, was unfazed. She frowned and wiped her hands on Qin Kaize.

Qin Kaize quickly took off his shirt and tossed it aside. His white undershirt showcased his muscular build, giving him a strong presence.

"Why are you taking off your shirt?" Su Yijia shot him a cold glance.

Qin Kaize firmly expressed his loyalty, "Her tears got on my clothes, and they’re so dirty I feel like throwing up."

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Many were astonished at their exchange. Was this how people talked? It was humiliating. Yet, no one dared to speak up for Wang Futong. Those in high positions were wary of Xia Weiguo’s reaction, while those lower down feared incurring Su Yijia’s wrath. Xin Simeng and Zuo Huilan were trembling in fear. They had thought Qin’s wife was easy to bully, but now realized she was not someone to be trifled with. They were relieved someone else had intervened, saving them from being publicly beaten.

Su Yijia withdrew her gaze, biting her lip in irritation. Even though she had beaten Wang Futong, she was still very angry. She had always believed that such bad apples should be dealt with by men themselves. Qin Kaize had been too lenient. Verbal refusals were useless. He should have gotten rid of Wang Futong long ago, so they wouldn’t have all this trouble now.

"It’s all my fault. If another shameless woman like this shows up, I’ll definitely make a bigger fuss next time," Qin Kaize said softly to Su Yijia. He gently took her hand, concerned, "Does it hurt? Your hand is red. Next time, just use your foot to kick. Let’s wash our hands. She’s really filthy."

As they went into the house, the aunties who had been about to speak were startled when Xia Weiguo slammed his hand on the table.

"Excessive! This is too much!"

Xin Simeng and Zuo Huilan sighed in relief, ready to agree, when Xia Weiguo continued:

"What’s going on with Wang Futong? She has already been severely reprimanded and punished by the higher-ups, yet she still dares to cling to Ze! Today is Ze and Jiajia’s wedding. Is she intentionally trying to disgust people?"

Those aunties who had initially thought to criticize Su Yijia and Qin Kaize were now looking at Xia Weiguo in disbelief. But upon reflection, it seemed Xia Weiguo’s comments made sense. Not only was it inappropriate to try to seduce their men at their wedding, but if she were to do this at any other time, they would have stripped her of her dignity and beaten her black and blue.

Meanwhile, inside the house, Qin Kaize was carefully washing Su Yijia’s hands with soap.

"Does it hurt?" he asked with concern.

When he had held his wife’s hand earlier, he had noticed it was not only red but also burning hot.

"Not too bad," Su Yijia shook her head, then worriedly asked, "I hope that after I beat her up like that, the higher-ups won’t see her as pitiful and avoid punishing her."

"What’s to feel sorry for? She didn’t listen to warnings or punishments from the higher-ups and even dared to act provocatively. Don’t worry, I will definitely report this further up," Qin Kaize said, his dark eyes swirling with deep, unreadable emotions. Beating someone was one thing, but Wang Futong’s public attempt to seduce him was a matter of discipline.

Moreover, actions have consequences. To outsiders, Su Yijia might seem impulsive, but in reality, she was quite clever.

"If you hadn’t beaten her, her crying could have been misinterpreted as just flirting, but now it’s clear what she was up to. Rest assured, the higher-ups will handle this seriously." Qin Kaize kissed Su Yijia’s forehead and wiped the water from their hands before leading her back outside.