The Rural Beauty 071, 071: Has Li Xinlan been injured? Has Li Xinlan been injured? Has Li Xinlan been injured? Gazing tearfully as the car drove out of the campus, Lu Yun felt a surge of emotions. Over the past month, scenes of his life with Zhou Quan played through his mind—two brothers who had fought, quarreled, and even turned against each other. Yet no one could have imagined their parting would unfold under such circumstances. This content is the text from Chapter 071 of The Rural Beauty. In fact, since Li Huashan brought him out of the police station, Lu Yun had sensed a clear change in Zhou Quan. The conversation on the way to the station, and the way Ah Hui described Zhou Quan, made it even more evident to Lu Yun that Zhou Quan had come to this remote rural village not merely to study, but to seek refuge. Once the storm passed, he would naturally return to his original world—only the timing would vary. On a scorching summer day, even though the morning sun remained unbearably intense, it wasn't until Land Yun's sweat stung his eyes that he rubbed his eyes and returned to the canteen. What goes is never held back; life is full of such dramatic experiences. No matter what, as long as one lives, the journey continues, until, at the moment when one turns to dust and vanishes into the vast sky and earth, all the beautiful yet painful memories and experiences fade away like lingering mist. Tears may flow, but they should not be endless—such a trait is not befitting a true man. Land Yun shouted out loud, clutched his two-wan-yuan cash, and slammed it hard against his forehead several times, then wiped the tears from his face, stepping into the canteen with the steady, resolute gait of someone transformed. Zhang Yi's wound, treated simply by Liu Yun, had now recovered well. Upon entering the room, Land Yun said nothing, and silently placed the two-wan-yuan cash in front of both Liu Yun and Zhang Yi. "Lu Yun, where did this money come from?" Liu Yun stared at the fresh banknotes, gasping in surprise. Lu Yun remained silent and replied, "It was given by the two people who just knocked down Zhang Gong a moment ago." Liu Yun paused for a brief moment, then stood up and retrieved a lighter from the drawer. She lifted two stacks of banknotes and scattered them on the floor. With a sharp snap, flames leapt from the lighter, dancing wildly across the scattered notes. Liu Yun calmly smiled, and the lighter's flame steadily fed the burning bills. "Brother-in-law, burning RMB is actually illegal," Lu Yun said, her voice tinged with concern. Lu Yun felt a pang of pain—how could this be? These were real, tangible funds—so much money! Liu Yun looked up, her expression sorrowful, and smiled gently. "What I'm burning is money, but what I'm honoring is my own conscience." Lu Yun rubbed her head, still struggling to grasp the meaning of her words. Seeing that Iron Heart Lan and Zhang Yi neither objected, Lu Yun finally decided to keep quiet. Smoke curled and mist swirled, along with an unpleasant odor, and Liu Yun was coughing violently, eventually beginning to weep softly. Facing Iron Xinlan and Zhang Yi, Lu Yun naturally couldn't approach to offer comfort. Zhang Yi, whose black bear injury was serious, could only lie in bed soothing his devastated wife. Yet Iron Xinlan sighed gently, then knelt down, gently patting Liu Yun's shoulders and reassuring her, "Little Yun, the matter is now behind us. I'll help you tidy up outside shortly. We still have lunch to prepare for the students. Since you and Zhang Yi have taken over this responsibility, you must fulfill your duties." Liu Yun wiped away her tears and smiled warmly at Iron Xinlan, then rose to go to Zhang Yi's bedside, speaking softly, "Rest now, I'll take care of tidying up outside." "Go ahead," Zhang Yi smiled weakly. He had intended to lift his hand to gently touch his wife's cheek, but ultimately, his strength failed, and his hand simply dropped without reaching. Liu Yun smiled, turned around, and quietly wiped her tears, then went to tidy up the mess outside. "I'll help you," Lu Yun said, following Liu Yun out of the bedroom, leaving Zhang Yi and Tie Xinlan behind. After hesitating for a while, Zhang Yi finally spoke: "Senior sister, today it all comes down to your timely arrival. Otherwise, I and Xiao Yun—” "Enough," Tie Xinlan said calmly, though her heart was deeply moved. "Back when my family was in trouble, it wasn't your brave rescue that kept me alive? Without you, I wouldn't have survived at all." Zhang Yi seemed to sense the depth of Tie Xinlan's emotions and sighed softly, then said nothing. "Rest now. I'll go out and help Xiao Yun clean up the room," Tie Xinlan said, her lips trembling as she carried her thoughts with her and stepped out of the room. ... "Brother-in-law, I didn't know Zhang and Master Tie were siblings! That's why Zhang was able to catch the chopping knife thrown by Zhou Quan with his bare hands—must be that he practices the Iron Palm technique, too?" In the mess of the hall, Lu Yun and Liu Yun were clearing up the scattered debris. Seeing Liu Yun looking worried and deeply saddened, Lu Yun couldn't help but approach and strike up a conversation. "Hmm," Liu Yun replied casually, bending down to pick up broken porcelain pieces. Lu Yun felt rather bored and helpless, so he patiently straightened some overturned tables and chairs. As Iron Heart Lan stepped out, he hurried over and said, "Miss Iron, do you still have any iron nails left in your office? Several tables and chairs are badly damaged and need repair." Iron Heart Lan nodded, her face pale, and produced a set of keys from her pants pocket, handing them to Lu Yun. "Here are the office keys—go get what you need yourself." Lu Yun took the keys and quickly departed. On the way, Lu Yun couldn't understand how such skilled individuals as Zhang Yi and Iron Heart Lan had ended up here—how could one have become a small restaurant owner and the other a quiet, unremarkable primary school teacher? With the axe and nails in hand, Lu Yun returned to the canteen, clinking and tapping as he began repairing the damaged tables and chairs. Fortunately, most of them could be easily restored and put back into use; only a few that had been crushed beyond recognition were destined to be burned as fuel. Goodness, he really was something special—just one punch could send a wall splintering, something utterly unimaginable. As for Tie Xinlan, she was even more extraordinary. Though petite and delicate, she held her own against Huai, who was tall, strong, and powerful, and not only didn’t fall short but actually made Huai willingly concede. Her skills truly were beyond the ordinary. While repairing the broken furniture, Lu Yun recalled the astonishing battle he had witnessed. If I asked Tie Xinlan to take me as her disciple, would she agree? With such momentum and unstoppable rise, Lu Yun couldn’t contain his excitement—his first strike sent the chair leg flying far out of its place. After tidying up the messy hall, it was already time for the third class's dismissal. During that time, Lixin Lan had asked Lu Yun to go to the classroom, but couldn't persuade him to leave, so she had to let him stay and help out. Once everything was settled, Liu Yun went back to her room to look after the injured Zhang Yi, while Lixin Lan's complexion grew increasingly pale. She called out to Lu Yun, "Lu Yun, help me back to my office." Seeing Lixin Lan's pale face, Lu Yun was startled. He immediately recalled the scenes on TV of martial arts masters wounded after fierce battles—exactly the condition she was now in. He quickly stepped forward, supporting her arm and urgently asked, "Teacher Lixin, are you... injured?" Lixin Lan looked at him, her voice weak, and said, "Just help me back to my office, please." … This chapter may seem a bit dull, yet it touches on things that are genuinely practical and must be faced in real life. A heartfelt thank you to our devoted subscribers! Your continued support truly makes a difference. Also recommending: Le Le's new book, *Zi Gong*, which features incredibly funny and humorous writing. Update complete for Village Beauty 071—071's Iron Lan has been injured!