Lady of the Rural Beauty, Chapter 303 – Main Text, Chapter 303: Tasks Are Overwhelming "Actually, you don’t need so many—three thousand would be more than enough. Our lives are simply the emperor’s—throughout the vast harem, you and Xiao Ying are the masters of the Eastern and Western Palaces. This content comprises the textual material of Chapter 303 of Lady of the Rural Beauty." Lü Yun was deeply moved, yet couldn’t help his habitual flourish of words. Liang Hongyu stared at him in surprise. He was becoming more and more vague—did he really think she was destined to be the emperor’s consort, enjoying the beauty of three thousand ladies? She gave a sharp exclamation, "Stop acting so stiff! You’re already so plump, now you’re even breathing heavily. If you truly have what it takes, I’ll never feel jealous." A sudden thought struck her, and her cheeks flushed warmly. Lü Yun looked at her in confusion. Just a moment ago, she had been so resolute, insisting he should go ahead and do as he pleased. Now, why was she suddenly blushing? If Lu Yun truly had the ability to win over three thousand beautiful women, even if she herself intervened forcefully, it might not have made much difference—over time, she feared it would only drive him away. What could she do? She had fallen for such a charming, romantic man—wasn't that fate? Suddenly, her thoughts shifted, recalling what she had seen on television, and once again, a wave of melancholy washed over her. With three thousand beautiful women, Lu Yun would surely not be like the emperors, who merely knew they had three thousand noble consorts but never managed to visit them all. He would certainly never let a single bloom go unattended. Should that be the case, even if he had relations with ten beautiful women each day, it would still take nearly a full year before he could truly devote himself to her and show her the warmth and intimacy she so deeply desired. Fresh in the experience of love, Liang Hongyu was instantly enchanted, immersed in the overwhelming yet heart-warming tide of emotion. This content is from Chapter 303 of "Rural Beauty." Three thousand beautiful women—after counting on my fingers, only three or four have actually secured themselves so far. The village matrons, of course, don’t count in this tally. Yang Yanping, and the dear Ling Xiaoman sister still remain to be seen. But with the right timing, securing a secondary palace isn’t impossible. As for the store owner’s wife from the lingerie shop and that young married woman who came with her—those two will have to be watched closely. Honestly, just thinking about the scene where the store owner’s wife, eager as a monkey, pushed herself onto the bed and insisted on having her way—Land Yun couldn’t help but feel annoyed. Though the young lady clearly seemed a bedchamber favorite, her sheer eagerness—like never having seen a man before—made Land Yun feel as though he were being pushed backward. Being pushed was one thing; even more frustrating was that young married woman. She handed over her very first time for just one thousand yuan. Was it really possible that they were destined to become mere "young men-at-arms" in the village? Lu Yun has always been troubled by those one thousand yuan, though it was a substantial income that could improve his aunt's family's living conditions for a while. Still, a lingering shadow remained in his heart—he would never allow such a thing to happen again. He had to withstand the test of money. Absolutely. At the moment he made up his mind, he also thought about the fact that the young lady still needed to earn her own income. What he wanted was for her to willingly give it to him, not to be treated as something superior, held above him, and extracted from her with relentless pressure—until even her very vitality was drained. "Lu Yun, what's wrong? Are you stunned?" Li Hongyu noticed that Lu Yun had remained silent for a long time, his brows tightly furrowed, as if deep in thought or simply daydreaming, and her small hands kept swaying back and forth in front of him. Lu Yun came back to himself, smiled with ease, "No, I'm just thinking about what you just said—how believable it really is." Liang Hongyu frowned, pursed her lips and said, "Are you really going to fool me?" Lu Yun hesitated, then gave a mischievous chuckle and said, "Then shall I go and get to know Wang Shiyu better right now?" "Are you crazy!" Liang Hongyu immediately protested, pouting and scowling, "Go on, try it—once you've gone, don't come back!" "Didn't you just say you wanted to see if I could gather three thousand beautiful women for my harem? Now why have you suddenly changed your mind?" Lu Yun also protested. After all, it was *you* who said it—why now are you organizing this again? Liang Hongyu blushed and said, "Even if you want to go, at least consider my feelings. Can't you just watch me sit there, helpless, while you talk and fall in love with Wang Shiyu? I'm not a saint—I simply can't do that. This is the content of Chapter 303 of 'Rural Beauties.'" Hmm... Lu Yun had only meant to make a joke. Even if he truly wanted to bring Wang Shiyu into his fold, A forcibly squeezed watermelon isn't sweet—Land Yun still understood that principle. Wang Shiyu! Land Yun had never felt particularly drawn to her; his feelings were merely ordinary, even a bit awkward. Yet, with a casual reminder from Liang Hongyu, it suddenly seemed that Wang Shiyu could also be a compelling presence within his inner circle. While her face wasn't as striking as Xiao Ying or Xiao Zuyu, with just a bit of grooming and a couple of years of development, her figure would absolutely be a captivating beauty. With a helpless gesture, Land Yun said, "Zuyu, can we please stop talking about these off-topic things? I'm starting to feel completely overwhelmed." Liang Hongyu had feared precisely this—though she always appeared stern and domineering, like a harsh guardian, she genuinely cared about Land Yun. Suddenly turning around, she noticed Wang Shiyu intently staring at him. Suppressing her growing jealousy, she said, "Look over there—Wang Shiyu is still watching you. For your inner circle matters, pay attention to your influence. When you're teaching, try not to keep thinking of taking advantage of me, alright?" "I've always been the center of attention in the class, so it's only natural that a new student like her would pay more attention to me. There's nothing unusual about that," Xiao Yuzi sounded unusually reluctant right now. Though she agreed with our plan to build a harem, her expression clearly showed her displeasure. After a moment's thought, Lu Yun decided to first secure Xiao Yuzi's support before moving forward. Before he could finish speaking, the classroom bell rang promptly. Goodness! The classroom bell, which used to drive me crazy, had actually been of great help today. As soon as the bell sounded, the teacher entered the classroom right after. Even if Liang Hongyu had intended to be difficult to Lu Yun, she could only wait until after class to voice her concerns. With a heart full of resentment, she turned to Wang Shiyu and opened her textbook, focusing intently on the teacher's lecture. Since Tie Xinlan agreed to teach him kung fu as long as his final exam results were outstanding, Lu Yun has been attending every class attentively except for the one on Wobiezi Roast Chicken. He feels his grades have improved quite noticeably—now, when doing homework, he no longer has to simply copy from Liang Hongyu. Although Liang Hongyu now has a good relationship with Lu Xiaoying, she hasn't forgotten their original promise to outperform Lu Xiaoying academically. She has been studying diligently, striving to achieve solid, tangible results on the exam so as to secure an even stronger position in Lu Yun's heart. However, Lu Yun has lately been barely exchanging casual conversations with her during class, which feels a bit awkward—yet in his heart, he is delighted by her sudden transformation. ... Rural Beauty 303, Main Text 303—Busy with tasks, updated!