Ruling the Historical Romance Novel as the Female Supporting Character-Chapter 281: The Lovey-Dovey Newlyweds

Her legs went weak immediately. Not daring to stay in bed any longer, she scrambled out using both hands and feet.

"I still need to go to Auntie’s place today to help make clothes. If I finish early, I won’t be so preoccupied," she said, picking up her clothes and heading towards the door.

After the hours of commotion last night, her back was aching, and she could barely straighten up. They hadn’t even made it to the third base, and already she felt this worn out—what would she do in the future?

"Change it here, in the room; the bathroom is too small," Qin Kaize said, pulling Su Yijia back into his embrace. He nuzzled his head against her shoulder, realizing only then how intense his actions had been last night.

"Are you tired? Let me massage you," he said softly, his voice full of regret.

He placed his large hand on Su Yijia’s lower back, applying a gentle pressure that eased her discomfort. The warmth from his palm seeped through her clothes, and the massage worked wonders, making her back feel much better.

Knowing that Qin Kaize wasn’t trying to do anything else, Su Yijia relaxed and nestled against him, occasionally letting out soft, contented sounds like a kitten.

As Qin Kaize massaged her, he would occasionally place a tender kiss on her head. If anyone were to see him now, they’d be surprised by the tenderness and affection in his eyes, as though he wanted to present the entire world to his beloved for her to choose from.

Su Yijia was so comfortable she almost fell back asleep, but the shouting of the Aunties outside brought her back to reality.

"Miss Su! Miss Su! Are you awake? Shall we go buy groceries together?"

Su Yijia shivered slightly. Qin Kaize quickly lifted her legs, gently patting her back. "You change clothes first; I’ll talk to the Aunties."

"Okay," Su Yijia mumbled, still groggy. Once Qin Kaize laid her back on the bed, she woke up fully and began changing her clothes.

On the other side, Qin Kaize opened the door, startling the Aunties standing outside the fence. They knew he wasn’t required at the training camp but hadn’t expected him to come out to deliver the message. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

"Commander Qin, is your wife awake? We were hoping to go grocery shopping with her. After that, we can go to my place to do some sewing," Auntie Wang said, peeking past Qin Kaize to see if Su Yijia was with him.

Seeing Su Yijia wasn’t behind him, Auntie Wang couldn’t help but envy in her heart. Comrade Su was lucky to have such a caring husband. When they were newlyweds, they had to get up early to prepare breakfast, even if they were daughters.

"She’s awake and changing clothes. But Aunties, please don’t call me Commander Qin anymore; I’ve retired," Qin Kaize reminded them.

"Didn’t we hear that you’re supposed to return to the team once you’re fully recovered?" Auntie Ju teased.

Her husband said Commander Qin was quite capable. It would be great if he could return to the team, though she wondered if her husband would follow, given how responsible and serious the superior was.

"We’ll see once I’m fully recovered," Qin Kaize answered, not quite at ease with chatting with the Aunties, responding briefly to their questions. The Aunties, finding the conversation increasingly awkward, eventually fell silent.

Fortunately, Su Yijia, now dressed and freshened up, soon came out.

"Auntie, why is everyone here?" she asked, surprised.

The relatives in the team seemed very united, even forming a group just to buy groceries.

"We all live in the same building, so we always do things together. Since you’re new here, we thought you might be bored shopping alone, so we invited you," Auntie Ju explained with a smile.

"Well, Auntie, wait for me a moment. I’ll get a basket," Su Yijia said. Though she wasn’t fond of social interactions, she couldn’t turn down the Aunties’ kindness.

Just as she was about to grab the basket, Qin Kaize followed her out into the yard. The Aunties were taken aback by his actions.

After a few seconds, Auntie Ju joked, "Looks like the newlyweds are still in the honeymoon phase; he even follows her to buy groceries."

"I’m going to help Jiajia carry the groceries," Qin Kaize said seriously, seemingly not understanding the teasing.

Su Yijia’s face flushed red from embarrassment, and she nudged Qin Kaize. "You stay at home and read a book if you’re free."

Seeing that she truly didn’t want him to come along, Qin Kaize let her push him back inside.

"Remember not to buy too much seafood; too much raw and pickled food isn’t good," he reminded with concern.

"Got it. But if you’re free, you can read a book. It’ll still be two months before the toxins in your body are fully cleared. According to those three people and my previous experience, you should be able to take the college entrance exam in October or November. You might as well give it a try."

Su Yijia nodded nonchalantly, quickly changing the topic to prevent Qin Kaize from fixating on the raw pickled food.

They had agreed on having such foods only once a year, so she wanted to enjoy it thoroughly. But Qin Kaize was indeed better off reading books for now.

With two months left for his recovery, it was best to rest quietly. By the time his body was fully detoxed, he could gradually resume physical training. By late October or early November, he could prepare for the entrance exam.

Su Yijia wanted Qin Kaize to take the exam not just for fun but after careful consideration. With the nourishment from the Functional Restoration Elixir, his cognitive abilities would improve, making learning easier. Moreover, attending the National Defense University and becoming one of the first top graduates would give him a competitive edge.

Graduates from regular universities didn’t have his eight years of achievements, and those with more experience didn’t have his educational background. With his enhanced body and the Great Strength Pills, plus whatever she might contribute in the future, she was confident that he would establish a strong foothold in Jingdu City.

Seeing the bright glint in Su Yijia’s dark eyes, Qin Kaize guessed her plans and nodded. "Sounds feasible; I’ll follow your lead." He patted her head and added, "Remember to come back after shopping. I’ll prepare the pickled food so you can enjoy it this afternoon."

"Then you should go get the frozen lamb from the cafeteria. We’ll have hot pot for lunch."

They hadn’t had the time to enjoy their promised hot pot the previous day, so today they would have both of their favorites.

Thinking about it, Su Yijia couldn’t help but swallow. Hearing Qin Kaize’s light laugh, she decided to ignore him and hurried out of the yard.

The Aunties, surprised by their lingering affection, thought various things. Ultimately, they envied the young couple’s loving relationship. When they were newlyweds, their own relationships weren’t as sweet as Su Yijia and Qin Kaize’s.