Ruling the Historical Romance Novel as the Female Supporting Character-Chapter 350: The Old Worker of the Xia Family

"It’s not a big deal, just a little gesture," Qin Kaize said as he stood up and guided Su Yijia to sit on the sofa. His demeanor was so natural that it felt like they were back at home.

Grandpa Chen’s face finally showed a satisfied smile. He took out a enamel cup and brewed a cup of tea for both Qin Kaize and Su Yijia, then looked at Su Yijia with affection. "My ancestors worked for the Xia family. My grandfather and father were both long-term workers for them, and the Xia family treated us very well. My grandfather and father were able to attend school with their support and later became accountants for them. However, I didn’t follow in their footsteps; I preferred design. The master and madam were very supportive and even paid for me to study design abroad. When I returned, they arranged for several skilled craftsmen to teach me a lot of techniques."

Grandpa Chen paused here, a touch of melancholy appearing on his face. "But then, things happened, and the master and madam gave me a sum of money to leave with my wife and children. Who would have thought..."

He hesitated, showing a hint of sadness. "Fortunately, five years ago, the young master found me. Seeing that I was struggling, he arranged for me to move to Hu City and occasionally sent me supplies. Otherwise, I’d have been long gone."

His background was complex; despite the hardships, he had studied abroad. Although he faced no deliberate difficulties upon returning home, his wife and children were extremely dissatisfied. He felt he had been a burden and didn’t blame them.

Still, he was deeply grateful to the master and madam for allowing him to have a remarkable life, working in a field he loved for over a decade. Even at that time, the young master would check on his old friend’s well-being and saved his life.

"It’s okay. Soon, you’ll have good days ahead, Grandpa Chen. You can do whatever you want and won’t have to worry about any unpleasantness from your family," Su Yijia comforted him, her voice filled with sympathy.

Words often feel powerless, but seeing someone’s desolate eyes makes the sense of oppression and sorrow all too real. Qin Kaize’s courage, however, was far greater than she had imagined, taking such actions five years ago.

"Forget them! Fate has run its course. I just hope I can live to see the master and madam again," Grandpa Chen said, waving his hand. He then smiled at Su Yijia, "Ze, your wife is much prettier than I imagined. I must design a new dress for her instead of that plain qipao from before."

The young madam was not only more beautiful but also lively and charming, with a touch of innocence. She deserved something better.

"Thank you, Grandpa Chen," Qin Kaize responded without waiting for Su Yijia to decline.

He then took a bulging handkerchief from her bag, opened it, and presented three sea snail pearls to Grandpa Chen. "These were obtained from the snails Jiajia caught at sea. She wants to make three brooches: one for my grandmother, one for Jiajia, and one for her grandmother."

"Jiajia is really lucky! Not only did she get sea snail pearls, but such high-quality ones. No wonder Ze’s health has improved. You must treat Jiajia well," Grandpa Chen said sincerely, giving Qin Kaize a serious look.

Qin Kaize smiled and held Su Yijia’s hand. "Don’t worry, Grandpa Chen. If I don’t treat my wife well, who else would I treat well?"

Would he be foolish enough to pamper someone else’s wife or let other men spoil his own wife?

"Hmm, you’ve always been smart. I’ll rest easy if you two live well together," Grandpa Chen said with satisfaction.

They weren’t in a hurry to leave. Qin Kaize and Su Yijia prepared a rich lunch, and after cleaning up, they departed. They had tickets for the next morning, so by the time they returned to Fu Province, it was already past nine in the evening.

Not wanting to disturb Xia Weiguo and the others, they decided to stay in a small building in the city. The building was empty but packed with items: dozens of large jars, plastic boxes, and wooden racks were filled to the brim. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Although some steel, concrete, and bricks were added, it was still insufficient. They tidied up the items and finished what needed to be done in the space.

Su Yijia wanted to calculate the earnings from this trip to Hu City, but Qin Kaize suddenly picked her up.

"What are you doing?" Su Yijia exclaimed in surprise, lightly hitting his chest.

"We’re going to take a bath together!" Qin Kaize said with a teasing smile, his slightly husky voice revealing his true intentions.

Though they had some opportunities to be alone recently, they were always occupied with various tasks. He had worked so hard that even Su Yijia hadn’t had a chance to enjoy a proper meal.

"Are you that eager?" Su Yijia playfully glared at him while clinging to her husband. Her delicate fingers poked at his chest, slipping into the gaps of his clothing.

Her warm fingertips against his skin made him shiver, as if he might explode any second.

"It’s not eagerness; it’s hunger! I’m starving!" Qin Kaize declared as he carried her to the bathroom.

The hot water washed over them, and Su Yijia finally understood the difference between craving and hunger.

Craving is tempting.

Hunger is deadly.

Two hours later, Su Yijia, resembling a small child, curled up in Qin Kaize’s arms, feeling sore all over. Her lips hurt so much it felt like they might split.

Half-closing her eyes, she pushed him away when he leaned in for another kiss. "No more."

He was such an insatiable man, wanting everything and never settling for a little.

"Okay, we won’t continue, but I’ll just give you a kiss," Qin Kaize said, holding her small hand against his chest and gently rubbing it.

But his kiss was forceful and demanding, leaving no room for her to refuse. After being deprived for so long, he needed to make the most of every opportunity.

Su Yijia’s physical stamina was quite poor, and Qin Kaize thought of finding ways to improve it.

If only Su Yijia knew that he was considering ways to motivate her, she might have given him a little pill to help him practice self-restraint for a few years.