Chapter 3: Punishing You for Defying Wifely Virtue

"Miss, he's just a local thug, nothing worth investigating," Manager Xue said obsequiously as he stepped forward, his right hand behind his back signaling frantically to Zhou Tai.

Qin Meng hurriedly helped Zhou Tai up, wanting to escape with him in a panic. But after only a few steps, their path was blocked by a figure.

Lin Feng’s face remained utterly impassive. “The matter isn’t settled yet, and you’re already trying to leave?”

“What else do you want?” Qin Meng retorted, her neck stiff with bravado. “Don’t think we’re scared just because some heiress is backing you up. And another thing, we haven’t even broken up yet! How could you get involved with another woman? Are you cheating on me?”

Seeing her face flushed and her neck bulging with anger, Lin Feng could barely suppress a laugh.

“You really know how to play the victim.”

“If you want to know who’s cheating, a hospital test will reveal the truth. As for whose child you’re carrying, I’m not even curious. But you stole my money—you must return it!”

Faced with Lin Feng’s questioning, Qin Meng acted as if she was entirely unbothered, the picture of brazen defiance.

Suddenly, Su Qingsnow stepped forward and fixed her with an icy stare.

“What are you doing?” Qin Meng stammered, her bravado melting away. Compared to Su Qingsnow’s beauty and aura, she was utterly cowed, her face turning pale.

A crisp slap rang out.

Qin Meng’s cheek instantly swelled.

“That slap is for your infidelity!”

“You dare hit me—” Qin Meng shrieked.

Another slap silenced her mid-sentence.

“That slap is for your shameless lies!”

A third slap fell without pause.

“And this one is for your greed and deceit!”

Su Qingsnow wanted to strike again, but after these three blows, her recently recovered body faltered. Her delicate hand hung in midair, unable to swing down.

At that moment, Lin Feng gently took her slender wrist.

“That’s enough,” Lin Feng said calmly. “You’ve just recovered from illness. There’s no need to hurt yourself over someone so vile.”

“Thank you,” Su Qingsnow replied, though she didn’t know why her cheeks suddenly flushed as she gazed into Lin Feng’s deep eyes.

Taking advantage of the distraction, Qin Meng quickly retreated, clinging to Zhou Tai’s arm. “Brother Tai, call your people! I want them to suffer for this!”

“Shut up,” Zhou Tai said, his face dark. “We’ve lost this time. We need to find a way out.”

“What?” Qin Meng looked at him, uncomprehending. “With your reputation, can’t you crush them in an instant?”

Zhou Tai shook off her arm with force, tossing her aside as if she were garbage.

He had already guessed Su Qingsnow’s identity. Compared to her, he was nothing but filth—what reputation could he possibly wield?

“Miss Su, I was blinded by greed and deceived by this woman. Besides, the loan’s been stopped. Please, show me mercy this once,” Zhou Tai pleaded, grinning obsequiously. His fawning manner made Su Qingsnow feel nothing but disgust.

She simply pulled out her phone and dialed. “Contact the bank’s legal department. Have Manager Xue, Zhou Tai, and Qin Meng all sent to the police station.”

“Miss, please give me another chance, I was really set up…” Manager Xue dropped to his knees, but the surrounding security guards gave him no opportunity, carrying him out of the bank by force.

As for Zhou Tai and Qin Meng, after returning Lin Feng’s savings of several tens of thousands, they too were taken away.

“I’m truly sorry about what happened today,” Su Qingsnow said apologetically. “My subordinates acted out of line and nearly saddled you with a huge debt. But don’t worry—I’ll make sure they’re properly punished!”

“Thank you,” Lin Feng replied with a smile, then shifted the subject. “You look well. Still, you should remember to rest.”

“I feel perfectly fine now.”

“There’s a great restaurant nearby—let me treat you to a meal.”

“It’s the least I can do to thank you for saving my life.”

Lin Feng had intended to refuse, but after a night of cultivation, he was starving. He accepted.

Soon, the two arrived at the restaurant. Su Qingsnow, in high spirits, ordered a feast enough for three or four people.

“Miss Su, you’ve ordered too much. We can’t possibly finish all this,” Lin Feng said with a wry smile.

Of course, not finishing was one thing; mostly, the prices were so high that even after reclaiming his savings, he felt a pang of pain.

“Try a little of everything—it’s delicious,” Su Qingsnow said, as if she’d spotted his discomfort. “Besides, I promised this meal was on me. There’s no need to be polite.”

Her cheerfulness was infectious, and Lin Feng nodded with a smile.

But before long, Su Qingsnow’s phone rang.

“How could you bail Manager Xue out? He committed such a serious offense—he should be in jail!” she snapped into the receiver. “First of all, I never agreed to the Bai family marriage. Even if I had, I am in charge of this branch now. You have no right to interfere! And let me make this clear one last time—I will never marry someone like Bai Tianjiao!”

Fuming, she hung up and cut a large piece of steak, stuffing it into her mouth to vent her anger. Her usually delicate face puffed up like a little bun, leaving Lin Feng momentarily transfixed.

After swallowing, Su Qingsnow’s anger faded into a weary resignation.

“If you don’t like him, then don’t marry him,” Lin Feng said suddenly.

She forced a sad smile. “If only it were that simple. The moment I was born into the Su family, my life ceased to be mine alone to decide. Even when I was gravely ill, the family gave me the best medical care to keep me alive. Still, I am grateful you saved me—no one wants to fall ill, after all.”

Seeing the exhaustion behind her smile, Lin Feng felt a sudden pang of empathy.

Just then, a sharp shout rang out in the restaurant.

“There’s something wrong with your food!”

“Where’s the boss? Do you want me to shut this place down?”

The voice was harsh, and when they turned to look, the speaker was a striking young woman. Beside her, a middle-aged man was hunched over, blood pouring from his mouth, sending the other diners into a panic, their chopsticks frozen in midair.