Rural Beauty 041_041 from 138kushu.com (www.13800100.com) 041 The bell rang. Gradually, several students passed by Liu's small store, occasionally glancing inside before turning back with casual interest. [138kushu.com High-quality updates www.13800100.com] "Lu Yun, you still haven't gone to class," Liu said, issuing a polite request—not because she wanted to push Lu Yun away, but because she knew that Lu Yun needed to prioritize his studies now; otherwise, he would end up spending his entire life in this rural life, working the land and facing the sky. After a moment's hesitation, Lu Yun decided to go to class only to meet K. After enduring this class, he would then visit Iron Old Lady to ask for a word, and once that was settled, everything at the Wobbly Chicken Restaurant would be taken care of. "I'll be taking this class today," Lu Yun said with a mischievous smile, extending his hands. Liu, the widow, stepped in and pushed his hands aside, saying, "Lu Yun, you must go back to class now. You've been missing classes so frequently—how can you possibly justify that to your uncle? Don't you want to make a name for yourself someday and grow beyond this remote village? You really think you'll spend your whole life just settling in here?" Lu Yun shook his head vigorously, like a windmill, thinking that going back would surely mean being scolded by the crooked chicken stew. Even if he went to beg for mercy with Old Iron Lady now, it might be too late. With a defiant air, he rose, slipped into the inner room, lay down on the bed, and said casually, "Aunt, this is entirely a different matter. I had a disagreement with my homeroom teacher this morning—he's the one teaching this class. Do you think I should go back and suffer from that? Besides, no matter how well or poorly I read, I'm going to leave this place eventually. The world outside is vast—I can't possibly stay here forever." Li Guo-wu rose helplessly, realizing that Lu Yun was now firmly decided to stay. After glancing out the door of the convenience store to make sure no one was around, she returned inside and casually closed the door behind her. Since Lu Yun wouldn't leave, she no longer insisted on pushing him away. She looked at him and said, "Lu Yun, daytime is quite different from evening—better hurry up." Her tone carried a hint of concern. With a sudden leap, Lu Yun dashed to the ground, sprinting out as if pursued by fire, locking the door from the inside before finally taking a deep breath. As he walked toward the inner room, he began to shed his clothes, revealing numerous bruises across his otherwise sturdy frame. After the long kiss, the two quickly disarmed. Lu Yun gazed at her alluring body, utterly enchanted, and couldn't help but tease, "Madam, you've opened up your river mouth—now the water just won't stop flowing!" Liu, the widow, blushed, saying, "It's all because of you! Such a clumsy young fellow, completely unaware of self-care. From now on, when you fight, don't come near my door again!" "I shall strictly follow your orders," Lu Yun breathed, adding, "And here comes the young fellow with his little bird!" As he spoke, the little bird flapped its wings and flew straight into the forest to forage. … PS: Recommend my friend's fantasy masterpiece, *Reverse the Demon*, updated daily with ten thousand words—especially generous. < Village Beauty 041_041 updated!