Chapter 307: Suffering Chapter 307 – Suffering The content of this chapter is the textual material of the novel "Rural Beauty 307." Liu Tingting stared at the young man in front of her, puzzled as to why he was doing this. Having been seen doing such awkward things in the canteen, and when she had tried to back down at the convenience store, only to have him firmly hold her hands, she had expected him to think her ungraceful and lacking in modesty—perhaps even to quietly disdain her. Yet now, instead of expressing such sentiments, he kept asking her questions again and again. There was no doubt that Liu Tingting was deeply grateful for Lu Yun’s attentiveness. At least, his expression did not reflect the dismissive or scolding tone she had imagined. "I was just practicing," she finally said after a long silence, offering a vague explanation, then falling silent once more. Practicing? Practicing what? Practicing how to be gracefully brushed off by a man while he took advantage of her? This content is from Chapter 307 of "Rural Beauty in Bloom." Lu Yun suddenly found himself laughing, realizing that he had been fooled by this seemingly delicate and vulnerable girl. Yet, why hadn’t he been angry? If he had been in his usual state, he would have jumped up, pointed at her, scolded her harshly, and possibly even slapped her twice! He hadn’t shouted nor hit her—only found it utterly amusing, even pitifully so. How could he practice being "kissed and buttered" like this? This was ridiculous—how could one practice being "kissed and buttered" with a mere mop of hair? Even if a boy tried to act oblivious, that was acceptable. But after persistently asking, she now gave him this response—was it her own sense of pity, or had Lu Yun become completely ridiculous? Liu Tingting glanced nervously at the small grove, her voice trembling as she said, "I... I can't go in with you. Please, don't make me." Damn it, don't you dare make me push you—how could you possibly tell me the truth otherwise! Land Yun frowned and said, "How come you've suddenly become so hesitant and shy now? Back in the canteen, you never acted this way. In front of everyone, you did something so awkward—myself, I've personally experienced that at the convenience store. What could be so difficult for a girl like you? Why must you insist on doing this, especially when you claim you've been practicing? What are you practicing for? To become a lady of the house, to earn money, is that it?" Liu Tingting paused, startled by Land Yun's words, which suddenly stirred something deep within her. She burst into tears, shouting at him, "Yes, I am lowly, I lack dignity—I should be buried in a pig pen. But do you think I enjoy this? Do you really think I do?" Lu Yun was startled by her intense reaction—had she gone completely mad? Yet inside, she felt immensely pleased. She wasn't going to believe that she couldn't extract the truth from him. If she had to go mad, so be it—let's keep going! To Lu Yun's surprise, after the outburst, Ling Tingting immediately calmed down, which left him utterly puzzled. How could a girl of her age manage to control her emotions so effortlessly? He had been gently pressing her, one moment after another, and surely, there must be something significant in her past that had shaped this remarkable emotional resilience. Putting himself in her shoes, Lu Yun now felt his own grumpy disposition was deeply tied to his upbringing—perhaps even entirely rooted in his inner feelings. After all, he wasn't born into this life—he'd been bought. And yet, he insisted on living a vibrant, fulfilling life, without enduring even the slightest compromise. Apologies, I shouldn't have raised my voice. This content is from Chapter 307 of "Rural Beauty." Liutingting was clearly still excited and emotionally charged, yet managed to keep her composure, her face glistening with tears as she forced a smile and apologized to Lu Yun. "What's there to apologize for? I haven't told you the truth yet!" Lu Yun glanced at him coldly, chuckling, "Well, fine. Today I'm just full of energy—sticking my nose into things that don't even matter. What you have to say is your own affair. It has nothing to do with me. Off you go! I'm not in the mood to waste time on small talk anymore. You just stay here and stew in your own worries." Seeing Lu Yun actually rise to leave, Liutingting seemed to have made up her mind, her voice trembling as she said, "Wait a moment—do you really intend to listen to me?" "Honestly, if it weren't for my overflowing sense of compassion, how would the bird's egg have the time to linger here with you, chatting and making small talk? I'd be wondering if this isn't quite an adventure. Little Zhuo has been particularly jealous these past few days—she'll definitely think we've been wandering aimlessly in our affections if she sees me sitting here with you by this little grove of trees. She'll assume we've been neglecting our devoted, proper young lady and dragging her off into the woods for the most romantic of activities! Lu Yun gave a cold snort, settled back onto the grass with a decisive sit, and nodded silently, without uttering a single word, merely idly brushing at the fresh green grass beside him. Liu Tingting took a deep breath, trying to keep her voice as calm and composed as possible, and said, "My father has been diagnosed with cancer and urgently needs funds for surgery." Cancer! Lu Yun's mind flashed with a sudden realization—this condition was essentially incurable, and once diagnosed, patients usually had little choice but to wait for the end. Yet, how did this relate to her deliberate efforts to be taken for granted at school, where she'd been quietly enjoying the Can't help asking, "Given all that, why are you doing this at school?" Li Tingting's eyes brimmed with tears again, yet she held them back, stubbornly saying, "My aunt asked me to do this." Lu Yun grew even more puzzled—this girl always seemed to leave things unfinished. Patiently, he asked, "Is it your maternal aunt?" Li Tingting nodded. The wind rustled through the trees, a soft whispering sound. With a pained smile, she explained, "It's my maternal aunt. After hearing about my father's illness, she came directly to our home and told me about a specific treatment that could save my father." Oh, my bird's egg! Her own maternal aunt, urging her niece to do this at school—what a move! If this really works for curing cancer, then those doctors can certainly retire. She plucked a grass leaf and chewed it firmly between her teeth, quietly waiting for Li Tingting to continue. ... Rural Beauty 307, Main Text 307 – Updated with Suffering!