Chapter 276, Main Text 276, Hidden 276, Chapter Hidden "Big sister... Big sister, this is the text content of Chapter 276 of 'Rural Beauty in Her Prime.'" Lu Yun stammered, perhaps stunned, and momentarily forgot to raise his pants. Ling Xiaoman nodded, gracefully walking beside him, and said with a determined expression, "You'll keep hiding the vegetable knife behind your back, won't you?" She took the cotton cloth from Lu Yun's hands, knelt down, and carefully wiped the wound caused by the cut from the vegetable knife. Lu Yun's mind paused for three seconds before suddenly blinking, realizing: "The cut isn't deep—only a shallow one. If it were a major gash with blood flowing..." Just as the tender thought formed, Ling Xiaoman stood up and said, "All right, the bleeding has stopped. We have bandages and such at home. Just don't catch an infection with the heat." Back in the countryside, children didn't care whether they got infected or not. Whenever they played and accidentally scraped their skin, they'd just scoop up a handful of soil and smear it on the wound—then, in a hazy, blurry way, everything would settle and no infection would ever show up. Lu Yun smiled and said, "It's fine. As long as the bleeding stops, that's all we need. We don't have anything that fancy here." Though he said that, he couldn't help but think of that bearded man who had brought him the medicinal water. That man clearly wasn't ordinary—his water seemed unremarkable at first glance, yet it had such a magical effect. He'd definitely make a visit to Tiexi Village next week, and see what he could learn from there! With his plan set, he still couldn't help being caught off guard by Ling Xiaoman's warm, intense gaze. So he quickly pulled up his pants and chuckled, "Sister, this little wound is nothing at all. Let's go to bed now." Ling Xiaoman realized she had been overthinking it, and nodded, "Alright. I'll take the knife back now and put it back in the kitchen tomorrow." This content is from "Saying this, her face unexpectedly flushed, and she pushed the door open, then climbed onto the bed. Lu Yun entered and made his way to his own section, saying, 'Sister, I turned off the light.' After agreeing, Lu Yun reached up and gently pulled the cord above his head. Instantly, the once bright room plunged into complete darkness. In the dark, Lu Yun kept his eyes wide open, turning slightly to gaze across the cotton quilt at the direction where Ling Xiaoman was resting. Sharing a bed with a beauty like Ling Xiaoman, even if he were as steady as the men from the village, he couldn't help but feel stirred. With his eyes open, he found it impossible to fall asleep, his mind filled with vivid, romantic images. Amitabha Buddha, this is my sister—how can I possibly have any other thoughts! He silently reminded himself, yet, driven by his natural instincts, he could not settle down. Ling Xiaoman on the other side had just as much trouble falling asleep. Although earlier she had seemed unconcerned about sharing a bed with Lu Yun, once the lights were turned off, she found it hard to settle down. It was her first time sleeping with a boy, and especially recalling the moment when she had accidentally fallen into the river and been rescued by Lu Yun—how he had tightly held her chest, and how her body, now proudly pressing against his, had been so clearly felt even though she had been half-conscious. She hadn’t noticed anything at all back then. Lü Yun was jolted awake by the pain, and his mind instantly cleared. The flowing water came from Ling Xiaoman’s side. Based on Lü Yun’s experience, he judged that Ling Xiaoman was now using the restroom. In rural areas, people often use a plastic basin, similar to a urine pot, as a night-time urinal. Perhaps mindful of not waking Lü Yun, Ling Xiaoman’s bathroom sounds were intermittent, subtly fueling Lü Yun’s endless imaginings—his body instantly straightened up in a respectful posture. His heartbeat quickened, pounding vigorously, almost reaching his throat. Crack! Lü Yun’s blood surged to his head. He reached up, grabbed the cord of the overhead lamp, and pulled it firmly, instantly transforming the dark room into a bright, daylight scene. Ah— Ling Xiaoman had just finished using the restroom, bending over to place the urinal on the floor. Suddenly, the room's lights brightened dramatically, and she jumped like a startled white rabbit, setting the urinal down and swiftly slipping under the blanket, her face flushed crimson as she gazed at Lu Yun, who was still half-drowsy. The scene is from Chapter 276 of "Rural Beauty." Ling Xiaoman’s words acted like a spark, instantly igniting the flames within Lu Yun’s body, setting them ablaze. Yet just as that surge of emotion passed, Lu Yun firmly suppressed the inner fire within himself. If the village women spoke to him in such a tone, he would have no hesitation in rushing over and giving them a thorough demonstration with his own actions. Ling Xiaoman, however, was different—Lu Yun saw her in his heart as a lotus blossom, unstained by the mud, rising pure and elegant. Even though he was full of desire to win her over, his sense of reason compelled him to hold back his impulses. “Uh… Sister, I need to go to the bathroom,” Lu Yun stammered, speechless. Ling Xiaoman blushed deeply, covering her head with the sheet, thinking how careless she had been. She should have known long ago—when sharing a room with a boy, she should have gone to the bathroom whenever she needed to use the restroom. Now, not only had she been exposed to the intimate moment, but everything else had also been witnessed by Lu Yun, leaving her utterly embarrassed! Lu Yun didn't take off his clothes. Seeing Ling Xiaoman blushing and unable to meet his gaze any longer, he got up from the bed, slipped on his slippers, and went to the bathroom in the courtyard to use the toilet. Gently lifting the blanket covering her head, Ling Xiaoman revealed her full head of hair. She glanced around the room, then glanced again, wondering: Would Lu Yun finally be unable to resist and do something to her? If so, how should she handle it? After the incident last night when she was held captive by the fool Zhang, and today's experiences in the city, Ling Xiaoman suddenly found herself unexpectedly filled with Lu Yun's presence—was it because he had sacrificed himself to save her? Yet he was merely a thirteen-year-old boy, her student! Ling Xiaoman firmly pinched herself twice, tightly holding back the delicate feelings stirring within her, unwilling and determined not to touch upon them. Rural Beauty 276, Main Text 276 Hidden Update Complete!