The Rural Beauty 048, 048: A Night of Wind and Rain, Stealing the Single Bar (Fourth Chapter) 048: A Night of Wind and Rain, Stealing the Single Bar (Fourth Chapter) 048: A Night of Wind and Rain, Stealing the Single Bar "Li Guang blushed and said, 'You can count on me, brother. As the saying goes, even thieves have their principles—definitely won't do anything to hurt you.' Lu Yun nodded, said no more, and turned to leave." Thinking back on how he had once teased her, she now felt a sweet warmth in her heart, biting her lip in quiet shame at her own lack of dignity. She mentally went over all his shortcomings, listing them one by one, yet couldn't help but find herself unable to stop longing for him. Lu Yun was completely focused on the matter of secretly climbing the parallel bars in the evenings, thinking about what gift she could buy for Lu Xiaoying once she earned money. Suddenly, she was gently pushed by Liang Hongyu, who usually stayed quiet during class, and instantly woke up. "Class monitor, what did you just say?" Damn it—she must have been thinking about Lu Xiaoying all along! "Nothing much. I just noticed you were distracted, so I assumed you were thinking about something or perhaps feeling unwell." Liang Hongyu pouted, her little red lips slightly pursed, clearly unhappy. "Thank you for your concern, Class Monitor. I was just thinking about a few things and didn't hear you. Please don't mind." Hmph! How formal she had always been—this must be a disagreement with Lu Xiaoying. Liang Hongyu, still a young woman in the making, had undergone a subtle transformation in her inner world. She now closely observed every subtle shift in Lu Yun's mood, displaying the demeanor of a capable female manager. Yet, all of this was merely her own imagination and overthinking. Lu Yun must have been deeply moved by the subtle transformation in Liang Hongyu’s heart—whether with sorrow or joy, only heaven knew. …… Finally, after enduring the evening class, Lu Yun, as usual, teased Liang Hongyu a bit before leaving the classroom. To his surprise, Liang Hongyu was exceptionally delighted, and even when Lu Yun gently proposed a kiss, she didn’t hesitate to accept. This left Lu Yun utterly bewildered, as if a man with no clue at all, giving himself a sharp slap on the face, murmuring under his breath: “The world is in chaos—how could such a gentle, obedient girl like Liang Hongyu have been bewitched by a fox spirit?” Back in her dormitory, to avoid oversleeping and missing the important event, Lu Yun pulled out a magazine he had bought at the bookstore in the town, titled “Tea and Dinner Breaks,” and began reading. The magazine contained nothing but stories of individuals being treated unfairly in various places, young university women in their twenties being supported or even financially supported by wealthy executives, and various miscellaneous social news—essentially, it kept exposing the hidden scandals and moral lapses in the corners of society. But when Lu Yun turned to the very last page, he was struck by a particularly prominent phrase: "The Top Ten Named Treasures of Women!" At once, his spirits lifted. Upon careful reading, he realized that Liu Guanfu's descriptions were merely introductory—here, in this book, the true essence of the Top Ten Named Treasures was fully and vividly explained, drawn from the text of Chapter 048 of "Rural Beauty." Simply by observing one's appearance or a specific facial feature, one could determine whether a woman possessed the Top Ten Named Treasures. Lu Yun thought to himself: for just two yuan, this book truly is worth every cent. When one is in a good mood, time seems to fly. As the roommates in his dormitory drifted off to sleep and the dorm supervisors passed by, Lu Yun quietly rose and slipped out. With quiet steps, he hurried toward the sports field. Though it was a sweltering summer evening, the night air remained cool and invigorating. Yet within him, a flame burned brightly: "Xiao Ying, tomorrow I will give you the gift you've always cherished." He rushed to the agreed-upon spot, where the short and stocky Li Guang had been waiting for quite some time. Upon seeing Lu Yun arrive, he chuckled softly, "Brother, you're really on time! We're less than thirty seconds away from 12:30—hey!" Lu Yun frowned, and the moment he heard Li Guang's cheerful chuckles, a prickling sensation ran down his arms. It was precisely the time of high wind and clear moon, ideal for bandits to strike and steal. According to their original plan, Lu Yun was only supposed to act as a lookout, handling the physical tasks entirely by Li Guang. But as he looked up, the sky was thick with swirling black clouds, and when he looked down, the darkness was so complete that he couldn't see his hands. Lu Yun's role as a lookout was merely ceremonial. He could hear Li Guang bustling nearby, and couldn't help feeling puzzled—had this man developed a sixth sense, able to see clearly even in the deepest night? Not long after, Lu Yun heard Li Guang call out from behind, "Alright, come over and help me move the parallel bars." "After all, it was their first time doing something like this, so Land Yun was quite nervous, with a touch of excitement mixed in—like a first-time thief. 'So many things! Didn't we just need one parallel bar?' Land Yun walked closer and vaguely saw a pile of items scattered on the ground. 'Heh, as the saying goes, 'the more, the better'—thieves always worry when there's too much clutter. I just happened to pick up all the parallel bars, high bars, and other equipment along the way. No time for small talk—let's get everything out past the wall right away.' Land Yun didn't pause to think about how Li Guang managed to gather so much so quickly; he simply nodded and stepped forward to help. As the two approached the base of the wall, preparing to move the single and double bars out beyond it, a bright beam of flashlight suddenly flashed on, cutting through the darkness, accompanied by a voice that sounded like a howl: 'Stand there! What are you doing?" "... s: The fourth installment delivered today, though a bit late, we still managed four chapters. We hope our brothers will continue their support... Update complete for Village Beauty 048, 048 – Night Black, Wind High, Steal the Single Bar (Fourth Installment)!";