Country Beauty 229, Main Text 229, The Man with a Full Beard 229 The Man with a Full Beard Land Yun wasn’t entirely indifferent to the flirtations of the pretty young lady, after all—she did have a certain charm, and though her figure was somewhat modest in a few areas, like the way she tucked her crotch, she still counted as a genuine beauty. However, when they were in the woods and he had inserted himself into her, he found himself surprisingly loose—so relaxed, in fact, that he almost thought he was pushing an elephant rather than a lively, well-pleased young woman. Fortunately, the young lady’s flirtatiousness didn’t last long. As the three-wheeled cart passed through several villages, more passengers gradually boarded. Land Yun woke up Ling Xiaoman and the two moved slightly inward to make room for others—thus deliberately creating some distance between them and the attractive young lady. As the number of passengers on the bus grew, the attractive young woman had to set aside her charming tactics. She was flanked on both sides by two young men, each around twenty, who immediately settled themselves on either side of her as soon as they boarded, effectively sandwiching her between them. From their elevated positions, they would occasionally glance down, their eyes tracing the contours of her wide, flowing blouse to catch a glimpse of what lay beneath. Lu Yun scratched his head awkwardly and said, "Last night, I was hit a few times by a rather foolish person—my head is a bit swollen, but nothing serious." The man with a thick beard nodded, his gaze occasionally drifting toward Ling Xiaoman leaning against Lu Yun's shoulder. "I have a special remedy for blood stagnation and swelling. Here, take a bottle from me—try it out. If it works well, I'll promote it. This content is part of Chapter 229 of the rural beauty series." He reached into his bag and handed Lu Yun a small bottle. "Uncle, how much is this remedy? I'll pay you." The bottle was small, similar in size to the ones used for medication during regular home infusions. Lu Yun looked at it with some hesitation, but still reached out to take it—mainly so that Ling Xiaoman's face could return to normal as quickly as possible. The man with a full beard smiled and waved his hand. "What about money, then? Didn't we just talk about that? Just use this bottle free of charge—once you see good results, help me promote it. I live in Iron West Village. Oh, by the way, the medicine works wonders—it'll show noticeable effects within an hour." "Then I'll take it without any hesitation," Land Yun said, as he listened to the man with the full beard. He immediately opened the bottle, having nothing else to offer here, and poured a bit directly onto his palm, then gently applied it to his swollen cheeks. The man with the full beard watched Land Yun with confidence and asked with a smile, "How does it feel?" "It's cool and very comfortable—no more that burning, hot sensation," Land Yun replied. The three-wheel cart had collided with the ditch several times during the journey, and his face had pressed firmly against the cart floor each time, still feeling hot and sore to this day. "Noticeable effects within fifteen minutes," the man with the full beard added with a smile. Lu Yun nodded and waited quietly as time passed. After about fifteen minutes, the warm, tingling sensation on her cheeks completely disappeared. She touched her face and noticed that the swelling had indeed subsided significantly. Without stopping to thank the bearded man, she quickly woke up Ling Xiaoman. "Has the train reached the county town yet, Lu Yun?" Ling Xiaoman asked lazily, her eyes still half-open. Lu Yun beamed and said, "Not yet. Teacher Ling, the bearded uncle gave me a bottle of medicine that's very effective for reducing swelling—please try it right away." Ling Xiaoman glanced at the bottle in Lu Yun's hands, where a gentle medicinal aroma filled the carriage. She looked at Lu Yun's cheeks and noticed they had indeed improved noticeably. Receiving the bottle from Lu Yun, she opened it slowly, poured a little onto her palm, and gently applied it to her cheeks. After finishing the application, Ling Xiaoman said to Lu Yun, "It feels refreshing, and the pain has greatly diminished." Then she returned the bottle to Lu Yun. "Master Ling, rest a while—we still have a ways to go to the county town. I'll wake you when we arrive." Seeing Master Ling's drowsy eyes, Lu Yun leaned his shoulder against hers. "Mm." Ling Xiaoman found it strange that she had slept so much today, feeling utterly drained. Without making a show of it, she simply leaned against Lu Yun's shoulder, her hand still linked with his arm, and fell back asleep. Looking up at the attractive young lady, he suddenly realized something was off—her body was subtly twisting, her face flushed. The two young men standing beside her were each hiding one hand behind their backs, seemingly engaged in something. As if making a statement to Lu Yun about his neglect, the young lady shifted slightly, revealing the arm of the young man on her left. Lu Yun stared, his eyes widening—by heaven, this young lady had managed to have that man's hand extend all the way into her skirt! And clearly, the other man's hand was inside too. As for what they were doing inside, Lu Yun could easily imagine just by thinking with his toes. Well, no wonder—she's truly a seasoned woman in the world of the bustling streets. She'd already managed to hook up with two strong, young men. Her usual charm had clearly failed to impress them—she must have been trying to show off in front of him, hoping to get them to attend to her needs with their hands instead? Lu Yun huffed, turned his head away and no longer looked at her, focusing all his attention on Ling Xiaoman’s swollen cheeks. The fool Zhang must have been afraid of being held legally accountable, so he’d packed up his old mother and fled overnight. True, the man could be quite obnoxious, but he was surprisingly dutiful—when he escaped, he didn’t forget to take his mother along. The young man on the left spoke up without hesitation. The beautiful young wife glanced at Lu Yun and laughed carelessly, saying, "But she only has one opening, doesn't she? Even if you two are together, you'll still have to come one by one, right?" Hearing the beautiful young woman's words, the young man on the right pointed at her rosy lips, saying, "Isn't there another one right here? Then you won't be idle at all—this is the content for Chapter 229 of 'Rural Beauties.' " "Goodness! They really want to take her place—what a nuisance!" The beautiful young woman realized that although Lu Yun seemed uninterested in their side, he had actually been paying close attention to every word they said and every gesture, so she became even more relaxed and playful, laughing with the two young men. "Tragic! The green hat is worn every day!" The man with the thick beard seemed to have noticed the commotion, his eyelids fluttering slightly, and murmured something like a dream, then drifted back to sleep. Ling Xiaoman leaned affectionately against Lu Yun's shoulder, her lovely charm sparking endless envy in the two young men, who now played with even greater boldness. Seeing Lu Yun still hadn't looked her way, she bit her lip and lifted her skirt all the way up. The two young men were delighted—after all, this was a gift right at their doorstep, and they simply couldn't miss it. With eager hands, they immediately reached out, caressing the young woman's smooth, fair legs, gradually moving upward... The two younger men simultaneously turned their gaze toward Lu Yun. One of them roared, "What are you looking at? Haven't you seen it before? Turn your head around right now—otherwise I'll beat you so bad your whole face will look like a pig's!" Lu Yun was immediately incensed. What a bunch of old coots! They were acting as if, because they were older, he'd have to bow to them! Ugh! Just as he was about to lean on the棚wall and play it cool with the two young men, the big-bearded man, who had been quietly watching all along, suddenly kicked him twice underfoot. "A true hero doesn't always get his reward right in front of him," he said. "You'll only suffer beatings if you keep standing here. Why can't you just bear it a little longer and wait until you have a better opportunity to settle things with them?" Lu Yun was momentarily stunned, looking at the man with the thick beard. Though he remained closed-eyed, he seemed fully aware of everything unfolding in the carriage. He glanced at Ling Xiaoman beside him, then managed to suppress his growing anger, glaring fiercely at the two young men. Reaching out, he gently enveloped Ling Xiaoman’s slender waist, tilting his head slightly so that their heads rested gently against each other—no longer looking at the beautiful young woman. The beautiful young woman pouted, growing even more resentful toward Ling Xiaoman. After all, she had finally encountered a man of substance and stature like Lu Yun, only to find that she couldn’t hold him firmly in her grasp. Her years of cultivating an unmatched charm amidst the winds, flowers, snow, and moonlight had been seriously challenged. Determined now, she vowed to firmly claim Lu Yun and bring him under her control. Country Beauty No. 229, Main Text No. 229 – Updated!