Chapter 047, Part 047 – Third Update, Part 047 – Third Update 047 Partnership – Third Update Lu Yun stared at Zhou Gao-ren with a serious expression, his anger suddenly surging. If it weren't for his own sense of mercy, which had spared Zhou Gao-ren, Zhou Quan wouldn't have been treated so badly. "Zhou Gao-ren, you're talking as if you're spitting out air! What did you promise me today? Are you still a man if you keep changing your mind like this?" Besides, I only said today that I wouldn’t bother you, not that I wouldn’t bother Zhou Quan. A few days from now, once he brings in some help, we’ll settle this once and for all. You just go wherever you feel comfortable. Lu Yun was taken aback, recalling the scene during the day—Zhou Gao Ren had indeed said he wouldn’t bother Lu Yun. Damn it, this guy was playing word games with him. Then remembering Zhou Quan’s parting words, he pushed down his anger and coldly remarked, “Once Zhou Quan returns, we’ll settle the score together.” With that, he strode past Zhou Gao Ren without looking back. “What’s the big deal? Just because he has a nagging woman backing him up? His tail’s up in the air now, huh? For crying out loud!” As Lu Yun walked a few paces ahead, Zhou Gao Ren’s dismissive curses followed him. Lu Yun’s teeth were clenched so tightly they clicked, and he almost couldn’t resist turning around to give him a good scolding. Taking a deep breath, he slowed his pace, mentally replaying Zhou Gao Ren’s deeply offensive remarks. Relying on that nagging Old Iron, of course, was no weakling—she was merely a pitiful woman who had buried all her grievances deep within her heart. But today, without Iron Xinlan stepping forward, the consequences would have been unimaginable. The scene just witnessed further proved that Zhou Gao-ren wasn't afraid of you, Lu Yun, but rather of the power behind you—the formidable Old Iron, Iron Xinlan. Otherwise, he would have already driven you to the ground. This content is from Chapter 047 of "Rural Beauty of the Village." "If only I possessed the extraordinary martial arts skills of those heroes on television, would I still be looked down upon?" Lu Yun's imagination flowed endlessly as he walked, picturing himself as a master of unparalleled martial prowess, upholding justice, defeating villains, and earning the deep admiration of the people. Even if he didn't quite reach that level, he surely needed to possess the strength of Zhou Gao-ren at the very least. Thud! Just as Lu Yun was fully immersed in his daydream, his forehead suddenly collided with something impossibly solid, and he went momentarily blind, nearly fainting. Originally, he was so absorbed in daydreaming, relying solely on his own strength to drive the bunch of trash from Zhou Gaoren's side into a panic, that he hadn't noticed he had already arrived on the playground. He kept marching straight ahead, only to collide headfirst with the single bar. He gritted his teeth, clutching his head and crouching there for a while, only then did the dizziness begin to ease. Standing up, he kicked the single bar hard and growled, "Good heavens! Even you, this dead single bar, are giving me the cold shoulder—by tonight, I'm going to dismantle you!" "I'm thinking the same thing. How about we team up?" A voice suddenly came from behind. Land Yun turned around, not recognizing the person, and sighed, "I don't even know you—why should I team up with you?" The boy speaking was about fifteen or sixteen years old, short in stature, with a rather messy appearance—clearly not someone particularly impressive. "Hey, I didn't know you back then, but now I'm familiar with you, aren't I? I've always had a grudge against this single bar. If it weren't for the The shorter boy looked at Lu Yun and gave a shy, awkward smile. Wow! So he was actually looking for a partner to team up with, to jointly steal the parallel bars and pocket the spare cash, wasn't he? Lu Yun wiped his brow in sweat. Though he didn't consider himself an outstanding student, he had always looked down upon theft—personal charm could be a matter of biological need, but theft? That was a question of character. If the boy across from him knew Lu Yun's thoughts, he'd probably find him even more contemptible. "I have no interest in stealing things," Lu Yun said, "that comment I made earlier was just something I said out of frustration. You should find someone else to work with." As he spoke, Lu Yun began to move toward the exit. "Hey, brother, wait a minute—just sell the money and you can take the larger share." Lu Yun interrupted, "I told you—I have no interest. All I can promise is that after you've done the theft, I won't go to the teacher and report you. Beyond that, I don't want any more of your bother. This content is from Chapter 047 of the series 'Rural Beauty'. The boy, seeing that he couldn't convince Lu Yun, spun around in his mind and hurried up to him, whispering, "Hey, look at the clothes you're wearing—must be that your family isn't well-off, right?" "Then what?" Lu Yun didn't answer, but countered, "Do you have a girlfriend? Given your good looks, I'm sure plenty of girls like you—haha." "Huh! I tell you, you're crazy! Whether I have a girlfriend or not is none of your business!" Lu Yun was furious, nearly ready to slap the boy across the face. The boy crossed his arms, chuckling, "It's not exactly my business, but if you can sell this horizontal bar, wouldn't you then have some cash? With money, you could buy gifts for your girlfriend, win her over, and maybe even get you some intimate moments—haha!" "Xo your mother! You're out of your mind!" "Get out of here! Keep talking and I'll tear your mouth off!" Lu Yun roared, his eyes nearly popping out. "Well, business may not succeed, but righteousness remains—why are you so worked up? Off you go." The young man sniffed, wobbling slightly like a second-rate lover, and turned to leave, continuing as he walked, "Hey, looking at you, so handsome and polished, your girlfriend must be one of the top beauties at our school. You're so humble and poor—you haven't even managed to bring a gift. Be careful, though; others might swoop in and take you by surprise. Nowadays, girls are so practical, and there are plenty of wealthy boys at our school who could easily outshine you with just a little spending. Think of the two or three hundred yuan they'd spend, heh..." "Lu Yun bit his lip and said, 'I'm willing to partner with you, but I'll take six out of every ten shares—four to you. If you feel it's unfair, we can simply part ways.' 'Deal!' The male nodded decisively and smiled warmly, 'Doing business with me, Li Guang, will make you feel truly at ease.' Li Guang? That name immediately brought to Lu Yun's mind the famous Flying General Li Guang from history—but the man before him seems more like a terrestrial earth-walker from the Scroll of Divine Consecration! ... Rural Beauty No. 047, 047 Partnership {Third Update} completed!"