Rural Beauty 039, 039 As long as you treat me well, 039 As long as you treat me well. The remaining two classes in the morning passed smoothly—this is the textual content of Chapter 039 of Rural Beauty. - Love's Pavilion - Read - Love's Pavilion - Lu Xiaoying was lost in thought when she was suddenly startled by Lu Yun's words and looked up, saying, "I'm not hungry yet; let's talk about it later." "But how can that be? You didn't eat anything this morning, and now it's noon—how could you not be hungry?" Lu Yun looked at her with concern. "Xiaoying, is something wrong?" Lu Xiaoying combed her hair slightly and smiled. "Nothing at all. I'm just having a few things I can't quite figure out." "Good. - Love's Chamber - Reads - Love's Chamber -" Lu Xiaoying glanced at the rice bowl in Lu Yun's hands and playfully added, "With so many dishes, can you eat them all by yourself?" "Used to doing it," Lu Yun said, scratching his head. "I forgot to take care of the meal service when I went to pick up the dishes. Why don't I buy a few buns and we eat together?" "Great!" Lu Xiaoying readily agreed. "Then you wait here—I'll go buy the buns." And with that, she headed toward the canteen. Lu Yun hurried to stop her, stammering, "Xiao Ying, let me go instead. The canteen is crowded, and I'm afraid you'll be treated unfairly." Lu Xiaoying glanced at him and laughed lightly, "Is that really why you've been waiting for me?" "Not entirely," Lu Yun nodded, then shook his head again. "Actually, I just wanted to see you." A happy smile bloomed on Lu Xiaoying's rosy cheeks. She took the rice bowl from Lu Yun's hands and said, "Then hurry up, you've made me so hungry just now!" Lu Yun nodded and dashed into the canteen at a hundred-meter sprint speed. Not long after, he came out with two egg-burned pancakes in hand. Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Lu Yun smiled, "Xiao Ying, are two egg-burned pancakes enough?" Xiaoying looked at him with a puzzled expression, asking, "Lu Yun, you seem to be spending more and more these days. Uncle San has been doing his best to support your education—can't you be a bit more economical?" - The Love Nook -reads- The Love Nook -kankankan8" Facing Lu Xiaoying's complaint, Lu Yun gave a bashful smile and said, "Didn't I buy this for you? I can just eat plain steamed buns myself. This content is the text from Chapter 039 of 'Rural Beauty.' " "I'll pay you back later." "No..." Lu Yun quickly interrupted her, nervously glancing around, then leaned in close to Lu Xiaoying's ear and whispered softly, "Why should I ask for money from you? I'm buying two steamed buns for my own wife—what kind of sense does that make?" "Off with you! You're so self-absorbed—who's your wife, then?" Lu Xiaoying blushed deeply, giving Lu Yun a light punch, yet her words radiated endless happiness, clearly indicating that the young lady truly cared for Lu Yun. "You yourself told me last night that you'd promised this, and now you're trying to back out?" Lu Yun said while simultaneously taking the rice bowl from Lu Xiaoying's hands. Lu Xiaoying gave a mischievous smile. "We'll see how you do, then,嘻嘻." As they spoke, they moved toward the schoolyard in perfect synchrony. "Let's have lunch in the woods," Lu Yun suggested. Lu Xiaoying glanced around and saw only a few students outside the school, carrying their lunch bowls and eating hungrily. She nodded in agreement. They found a clean spot, where Lu Yun placed the lunch bowls on the ground and sat down beside her. "Xiaoying, the steamed buns are still warm," Lu Yun said, taking the bun from her hands and placing two egg-filled buns into her hands. "Have them. They're still hot." "One for each of us," Lu Xiaoying said, "I'm not very hungry, so I can't eat two." "No need," Lu Yun said, lifting her own bun. "I'll have this one." "If you don't eat, I won't either," Lu Xiaoying said, turning her back with a pout and truly refusing to take a bite. Lu Yun smiled bitterly—since last night, when Lu Xiaoying had said that line to him, Lu Yun’s usually sharp mind seemed to have grown sluggish in Lu Xiaoying’s presence. He gently turned her body and looked at her seriously. “Kiss me, and I’ll eat. How about that?” Lu Xiaoying hesitated, then two rosy blushes appeared on her cheeks, recalling the things Lu Yun had done to her the previous night. She blushed and said, “You’re dreaming, aren’t you? You’re not very good at studying, but you’re absolutely brilliant at being bossy. I most certainly won’t kiss you.” “Really not?” “Not at all—this section is about the rural beauty, Chapter 039.” “Very well. Then, if you won’t kiss me, I’ll have to force myself to do it.” Lu Yun leaned forward and gave her a firm, soft kiss on the face. Lu Xiaoying was caught off guard and pushed him hard. “Ugh, always being so bossy! Here, eat quickly—otherwise the food will get cold.” Lu Yun took a serving of steamed buns from the bowl, still chewing on a white bun. He divided half of the cabbage stewed with tofu from the rice bowl and gave it to Lu Xiaoying, watching her intently as he ate. Lu Xiaoying felt a bit uncomfortable under his gaze and asked, "You're not eating quickly—what are you staring at me for?" "Xiaoying," Lu Yun said, "I'd like to ask you—when did you first fall in love with me?" "Not telling you," Lu Xiaoying blushed. Lu Yun chuckled mischievously. "You don't need to tell me—I know for sure. It must have been when we were playing together as toddlers, back when we still wore diapers. I remember every time I played with you, the village boys would beat me senseless." Lu Xiaoying gave him a withering look and said, "It wasn't just that. Every time we played house, you always insisted on being the bridegroom!" She immediately flushed, as if recalling some awkward moments from the past. Lu Yun scolded, "With their clumsy bear-like manners, they're dreaming of being your brideg "It's not true at all. Back then, Xiao just thought it was fun. I think you've developed a real addiction to getting scolded." Lu Xiaoying said softly, as if blaming Lu Yun for not knowing how to take care of herself. Lu Yun finished off his steamed buns with three or four bites and sat down beside Xiaoying, plucking a wild flower at random and tying it in her hair. He gazed at her intently, saying, "Xiaoying, you're far more beautiful than the celebrities on TV." "Nonsense," Xiaoying thought, her heart full of sweetness. "I can't even manage to charm people—how can I be expected to listen to such off-the-wall things?" Lu Yun said seriously, "Xiaoying, I'm telling you this sincerely. When I grow up, I'll definitely take you away from here and move to a big city. I'll earn a lot of money—more than any of those TV stars—and I promise you, you'll have everything they have." Xiaoying smiled gently, "All I ask is that you treat me well—just like braised cabbage with tofu, simple, genuine, and without any pretense." " Lu Yun hugged her close and kissed her forehead. Sweet and warm, the atmosphere spread throughout the small forest, the wind rustling through the leaves, rustling softly as if composing a song of blessings. ... Country Beauty 039, 039 Just you treat me well – update complete!