Chapter 258: To Be Continued "Ha ha, you're stuck now, aren't you? Just do a little grunt work for me for a while." This is the textual content of Chapter 258 of "Rural Beauty of the Village." (paos8_- Lover's Hall -) Lu Xiaoying smiled softly, eyes full of amusement as she watched Lu Yun. Lu Yun frowned, and as he passed by her, suddenly smirked, saying, "What's so special? I'm just doing a little bit of work ahead of time for my mother-in-law. When I finally marry her daughter, I'll bring along a few dowries to make it all worthwhile." Lu Xiaoying followed closely behind him, scolding, "Stop being so self-important! If my mother doesn't insist on you marrying her daughter in the traditional way—well, that's already good fortune for you." Upon hearing this, Lu Yun paused mid-step. If it weren't for Lu Xiaoying's reminder, he never would have thought of it—Old Branch Secretary Lu had only one daughter, Xiaoying. Maybe eventually he'd end up needing a son-in-law to help him with his retirement. If Lu Yun became his in-law by marrying into the family, then his lifelong happiness would surely drift away like clouds. It wasn't that he didn't want to stay with Lu Xiaoying; rather, his ambition was to meet and fall in love with beautiful women across the country. He could marry Xiaoying, but he simply couldn't settle for a life bound by routine and quiet contentment. Though not exactly a noble or dignified affair, the villagers have been quite enthusiastic about playing this game, and they thoroughly enjoy it. This content is from Chapter 258 of "Rural Beauty." "What's wrong? Are you saying that if I make you my in-law, you'll expect me to find a new love interest and feel dissatisfied?" Lu Xiaoying promptly sensed Lu Yun's unusual demeanor, her tone carrying a hint of displeasure. Oh, she'd only experienced a slight flutter of emotion—yet the perceptive young lady had noticed it. Glancing at her future mother-in-law standing by the main door, Lu Yun quickly turned back to Lu Xiaoying and said, "That's not exactly the case. After all, we're so close, why do I need to 'marry' into your family? When your parents grow older, I'll simply take good care of them. As a man, I certainly can't just keep being a silent, unrequited supporter of your household." What a mess. Lu Xiaoying held back a smile and pinched him. "Hurry up, or else my mom will have a fit and give you a dressing-down." Pinched, Lu Yun actually felt lighter and more at ease. Still, it was the little one who truly knew him—so he quickened his pace toward the future mother-in-law. "Mistress... uh, what would you like me to do? I've got plenty of strength—just tell me what to do, and I'll take care of it." Before he even reached her, he nearly blurted out the words "mother-in-law"—his mouth tightened, and he quickly changed them, just in time to avoid a major mishap. Xiaoying's mother was also a beauty, in her forties, of average height. Thanks to her good lifestyle, she had gained a bit of weight, which gave her an air of natural fullness—her chest, like two well-placed bombs, stood out particularly. Xiaoying probably inherited that from her mother—already at such a young age, she had a pair of breasts that were truly captivating. Jin Zhi leaned against the doorframe, smiling gently at Lu Yun. "The work isn't really that heavy. Just help me move those bags of wheat to the west room, please. I and Xiao Ying have tried several times, but we only managed a few bags each—by the time we get tired, we're completely drained. Xiao Ying's father has to attend to village matters and simply doesn't have time for this. Honestly, it's hard to find any male laborers in the household who can actually keep up." Listening to her, Lu Yun felt a spark of inspiration. "Uncle, if you don't mind me being so young and not very strong, I'll come and help you with some tasks every weekend or during holidays." This was a golden opportunity! The village chief has always held a strong prejudice against me. If I want to build a genuine connection with Xiao Ying in the future, this is my chance—absolutely not something I can afford to waste. At the very least, I need to win over this future mother-in-law. As for the village chief, well, I'm sure he hasn't yet reached the point of openly confronting Jin Zhi—after all, he's famously afraid of his wife in the "Hehe, good, though I don't think I'll be getting any pay for it," Jin Zhi nodded satisfactorily, appreciating Lu Yun's quick thinking. "Helping the village secretary's family with a bit of work is my pleasure. Besides, I'm a classmate of Xiao Ying's—I wouldn't want her to do all these heavy chores if I don't step in." Lu Yun smiled and, turning his head slightly, glanced at the pile of wheat casually stacked in the eastern corner of the yard, then said nothing, simply going about his work. This content is from Chapter 258 of the novel "Rural Beauty." Watching him work hard, sweating profusely, Lu Xiaoying felt deeply moved, yet with her mother standing nearby, she couldn't show too much closeness—she could only quietly encourage Lu Yun from the sidelines. Jin Zhi went inside, fetched a cup of tea, and sipped it while watching Lu Yun busily moving about. "Lu Yun, have a drink and take a break—this won't be done in a single go," Jin Zhi said, noticing how Lu Yun was nearly bending over from exhaustion. Seeing Lu Yun struggling to lift a bag with both arms, Lu Xiaoying, ignoring her mother's watchful presence, stepped forward and gently pulled his arms. "There's only this much left—soon I'll finish. If I take a break, I might not even be able to lift one bag." Lu Yun said softly. "I'll help you carry it," Lu Xiaoying offered. Lu Yun wiped the sweat from his face and smiled, "No, you're a lady of the house—this kind of work isn't for you. Just go and get me a glass of water. I'll drink it when I finish, and it'll refresh me." Lu Xiaoying watched him with concern, biting her lips as she went inside to brew a cup of tea. The remaining ten bags of wheat, Lu Yun nearly carried one by one into the house, standing inside and gazing at the neatly stacked dozens of bags. With his waist aching painfully, he frowned and said, "Thank goodness my grandfather has always been involved in farming work—his strength is truly remarkable. Otherwise, I’d have broken my back from the strain." Everyone says the mother-in-law loves her son-in-law, but Lu Yun never noticed that. After thinking it over, he finally came to the conclusion that it's because we're still in the trial period... Rural Beauty 258, Main Text 258. Pause a moment, I'll continue with the update!