Country Beauty 308, Main Text 308 And You Return Home Together 308 Chapter And You Return Home Together Cancer isn't something that can simply be cured once diagnosed—how could her aunt be so certain about curing her father's illness? Lu Yun was filled with questions, quietly waiting for Liu Tingting to reveal the secret. This content is the textual material from Chapter 308 of the novel "Country Beauty 308." Liu Tingting smiled sadly at Lu Yun, her voice trembling as she said, "My father's illness requires a significant amount of money for surgery, but our family simply cannot afford it. That's why my aunt came up with a plan—she suggested that city-based wealthy business owners often spend money on a woman's first time, and if they're impressed, they even offer to support her financially. If this could be arranged, then there would be enough funds to cover my father's medical expenses." Upon hearing this, Lu Yun leaped up with a loud "ooh!" from the grass—what on earth! How could there be a cousin so unreasonable? To sell her own niece’s first time, and even go so far as to provide for a child like Liu Tingting, only thirteen or fourteen—this was absolutely ridiculous. Liu Tingting was startled by Lu Yun’s reaction and quickly rose, standing there with hands folded, trembling in nervousness, gazing at him in silence, unable to speak a word. Lu Yun had only been momentarily furious—had he himself had such a cousin, he would have given her a good slap already. Fortunately, his third uncle’s sister wasn’t that dull. Otherwise, given his own temper, he’d have done something quite out of the ordinary. “Go on,” Lu Yun said, calming his anger. Seeing Liu Tingting’s delicate, pitiful expression, a wave of tenderness washed over him—he felt a deep sympathy for her. She, too, was a child born into hardship, just like himself. Upon hearing this, Liu Tingting sat back down on the grass, but remained silent. Lu Yun rubbed his head and said, "Since your aunt came up with this idea for you, why are you still doing those things at school? What if someone finds out? Then how will you continue studying there?" Li Tingting looked at Lu Yun and forced a smile. "My aunt says I'm too shy and reserved—she believes I need to be more outgoing to win over the business executives. She suggested that I should start getting to know male students at school to build up my confidence. But I'm always blushing just when I have a conversation with a boy, so how could I possibly do such things? I only have to keep going with this because my father's condition is getting worse. I have to compromise and do it despite my conscience. I've heard the boys talking about the canteen and the convenience store being hotspots for casual encounters, so I've started there, trying to gradually become more relaxed and open." Lu Yun was completely speechless. How utterly ridiculous this world had become! A girl once so pure and endearing had been pushed to such a pass. Moved deeply, he furrowed his brows and asked, "How much does it cost to complete the surgery for your father?" "Four or five ten-thousand yuan is needed to finish the operation. My father firmly refuses to undergo it, fearing it will burden my mother and me. How can I just stand by and watch my father's life slipping away without doing anything? As long as my father recovers, I'll do whatever it takes." Li Tingting spoke with a choked voice, her tone resolute. Four or five ten-thousand yuan! Lu Yun tightened his brows, feeling the weight of the situation. He himself was a young, financially struggling man—where would he even find such a sum? Right now, he truly felt overwhelmed, both in heart and in action. "Thank you for listening to me all this way. I'll go back now," Li Tingting smiled at Lu Yun and stood up to head back to school. "Wait a moment—have you had lunch yet? You stay here. I'll go get something to eat for you." "As he spoke, Lu Yun leapt up and dashed off toward Liu's small grocery store. Liu Tingting stood stunned—this boy who had previously taken advantage of her at the store seemed not only indifferent to her actions but actually showed an unexpected care and concern. A warm feeling filled her heart, and she slowly settled onto the grass, waiting for Lu Yun. When Lu Yun entered Liu's store, he didn't even pause—he rushed to the counter, grabbed two packs of ham and bolted out. Before Liu could ask him anything, he was already sprinting off, heading to the canteen to buy several steamed buns. Only then, breathing heavily, did he arrive by the edge of the forest. "Here, eat first and fill your stomach. Then we'll figure out how to raise money for your father's medical treatment," he said, tearing open the ham and handing her two buns. "Just eat something for now—your complexion looks quite pale. Don't let your father's illness go untreated. If you fall ill yourself, it'll be even more troublesome." "You... you've been so kind to me. Do you not mind me at all?" "Liutingting blushed and said so. Lu Yun was taken aback, chuckled, "Didn't I already take advantage of you at the convenience store? That's my way of making amends—go on, eat up. The steamed bun has gone cold. This content is from Chapter 308 of 'Rural Beauty.' ..." When Lu Yun arrived in the city, he was only charged a first-time fee by the young woman—just one thousand yuan—and even if Liu Tingting truly followed what her aunt had told her to do, she would still definitely not have enough to cover her father’s medical expenses. She could only rely on her hope on Uncle with the thick beard. Liu Tingting looked at Lu Yun with deep gratitude and slowly said, “Thank you. I’m going back home tomorrow.” As she spoke, she turned back with infinite longing and gazed at the school. Lu Yun was surprised, “Are you dropping out of school?” Liu Tingting nodded, speaking softly, “I’m going back to help my mother take good care of my father. I’m also going to visit my aunt in the city the day after tomorrow. The earlier we raise the funds, the sooner my father can recover. Every time I see him in pain—so painfully that he nearly passes out yet he manages to hold back his cries—I feel as though a knife is cutting through my heart. Lü Yun was gradually touched by her emotions, his eyes growing moist. Suddenly turning, he grasped her hands firmly and said in a steady tone, "Tingting, I'll go back home with you tomorrow. I'll visit your father, and I'll also let your aunt know so you can stay in the city a bit longer." "Y-You..." Li Tingting, caught in his grasp, suddenly felt deeply bashful. Usually, at the canteen or the convenience store, she had always looked straight ahead, never glancing aside. Now, facing him with his hands in hers, her natural shyness was fully revealed. "Give me one day," Lü Yun insisted. "I'll go find my friend. If he doesn't have any good solutions, you can still go to the city with your aunt later." Lü Yun was truly determined to help Li Tingting. The store owner and the young woman who had been recently being supported had both previously been supported or were currently being supported. He didn't want Li Tingting, so young, to reach that point. "But you still have classes to attend," Li Tingting replied. Lu Yun waved his hand and said, "We can delay a couple of days—no problem. Let's focus on saving people first." Upon realizing he was still holding her soft hands, he immediately let go and chuckled happily. ... Village Beauty 308, Main Text 308 Updated! Ready to return home with you!