Chapter 294: Earning, Earning "Nothing... nothing really," Land Yun said, stunned. Seeing Lu Yun staring at her motionless, Lu Xiaoying unconsciously tugged at her t-shirt, trying to prevent any accidental exposure to Lu Yun, this big bad guy. Lu Yun responded with a stiff, wooden "yes," his gaze fixed on the pale expanse revealed as Lu Xiaoying bent down, his own pulse quickening. He swallowed hard, steadying his slightly restless member, then stepped across to block the line of sight of the several boys behind the counter whose eyes were practically watering. His actions immediately drew the displeasure of a few of them, who glared sharply at Lu Yun before gathering their purchases and walking out with lowered heads. "Hmph! If it weren't for Xiaoying and Liu Aunt right here, I'd gouge out your eyes one by one!" Lu Yun muttered under his breath, pushing his arm back—only to accidentally brush against Lu Xiaoying's well-rounded posterior. "What are you doing?" Lu Xiaoying was deeply annoyed. This guy was getting bolder and bolder—daring to openly touch her right in front of Liu Nai and so many classmates. Clearly, since they hadn't seen much of each other over the past two days, he had been neglecting her. Lu Yun stepped close to her and whispered, "When you're crouching, pull your clothes down a bit so I can have a good view. Just don't let some well-intentioned but watchful fellows catch a full glimpse." Just as Lu Xiaoying was about to explode with frustration, Lu Yun's words landed like a surprise. Her face flushed instantly, and she blushed, saying, "Just look after yourself! There's not a single boy in the school who's worse than you. You're not allowed to look at me!" Though she said it firmly, her heart was delighted. The dress was specially sent from the county town by her mother, and she had worn it today, hoping to surprise Lu Yun. But on the way to school, he had merely kept his eyes fixed on the road, never once looking at her. She still felt deeply disappointed. Land Yun’s unspoken meaning was clear to her, though she had felt uncomfortable earlier when Land Yun had ignored her, so she deliberately revealed the snowy whiteness of her waist as she bent down. Although several other boys had accidentally caught sight of it, she finally succeeded in drawing Land Yun’s attention. Everyone has a desire to look beautiful, especially a young girl in her prime, blossoming and full of vitality, who naturally wants to present her most radiant self before her beloved. Although Lu Xiaoying was not particularly outgoing, she could not escape this inherent quality of young women. Land Yun watched the sudden smile bloom on Lu Xiaoying’s face and chuckled, “Xiaoying, from now on, you wear this outfit every day. Just seeing you every day will cure my pseudomyopia.” “Pfft,” Lu Xiaoying exclaimed, her voice sharp, and hurried off to assist the widow Liu. Goodness! These students who spend money buying things all day are truly like fish flowing into a river—so numerous, even though it's just a few cents here and there. Mrs. Liu's daily income is flowing like a stream. Lu Yun was busy juggling her tasks, mentally running calculations. On a single trip to the city, she managed to secure a young married woman, earning a total of one thousand yuan—quite a sum, though it seemed a bit like the price of a duck. How could she earn enough to support herself through her genuine skills? Not only did she need to support herself, but also ensure her uncle and aunt lived comfortably. Watching the inventory on the shelves steadily depleting, Lu Yun suddenly felt an overwhelming desire for wealth. She intended to meet and charm women from all over the country. Relying solely on her physical strength being stronger than others would surely fall short. Who knew what condition the others' physical strength might be beyond the county borders? This content is from Chapter 294 of the rural beauty series! Therefore, besides his own capital, nothing else matters more than tangible assets—money, which is the greatest material guarantee. Thwack! Lu Yun raised his hand and gave himself a firm, resonant slap on the cheek, so sudden that Lu Xiaoying thought he had gone mad and hurried over, her face full of concern. "Lu Yun, what's wrong? Why are you slapping yourself so hard?" "For heaven's sake, this mosquito must have been having too much action with its mother last night—drained of all its essence. Now, it dares to bite right on my handsome face during the day! I'm absolutely fed up!" Lu Yun lifted his hand from his cheek and spread it out before Lu Xiaoying, revealing a small patch of blood on his palm, with the mosquito's body, flattened and scattered, lying quietly beneath. "You've always been stuck on the same three words—'core business'—can't you just say something that sounds pleasant?" she chided, hearing his remarks that made her face flush. "Go and wash up, please. You're a mess—don't forget to wash your face; there's even blood on it." "Understood." "Lu Yun agreed and stepped out of the counter. As he entered the inner room, he rubbed his hot, flushed cheeks, then suddenly had a bright idea and exclaimed, 'The bearded uncle mentioned he'd like to have his herbal medicine—prepared using his family's ancestral secret formula—promoted. If I can secure some of it, I'm sure I can sell it for a good price. Though I still don't know how much he'll charge for his bottle.' Approaching the first basin, Lu Yun looked at his reflection in the water and murmured to himself, 'Lu Yun, Lu Yun—now you're all about playing the women's game. But you mustn't lose sight of your true self. For your long-term success, you must relentlessly earn money, earn money, and earn even more.' He scooped up a handful of water and pressed it against his face, feeling a deep, refreshing comfort. After drying off with a towel, Lu Yun didn't go back to help Mrs. Liu with the convenience store. Instead, he sat quietly on the single bed that had been rolled over and moved many times, silently planning his path to financial success." Her son, though so young, had absolutely no grasp of business or commerce. She'd have to find someone experienced who could also trust him to take the initiative and try things out. Naturally, Liu's widow was the first person that came to mind. Yet, upon seeing how bustling Liu's convenience store was, while her own ideas were still just in the planning stage, Lu Yun realized she couldn't let Liu's store suffer because of her hesitation. After all, as a woman, Liu would face significant challenges in her daily life if her business slowed down. Shaking off the droplets from her hair, Lu Yun took a deep breath and said, "Then, everything will be decided when I meet Uncle with the big beard next week." ... Rural Beauty 294, Main Text 294 – Earnings, Earnings – Updated!