Chapter 1051: A Clever Mind Just as Lu Yun burst out of the canteen, his swift figure suddenly halted. A crowd of students, dense and dark, gathered outside. Upon seeing Lu Yun emerge from within, the boy standing closest hurried back several steps, gazing at him as if he were a fierce, predatory tiger. This content is the textual material of Chapter 1051 of "Rural Beauty 1051." Lu Yun was stunned, then recalled the scene when he had fought with Hu Zi. He chuckled, straightened his posture, and strode confidently toward Zhang Ning’s cottage. The students parted willingly, clearing a smooth path for Lu Yun to pass through unimpeded. Lu Yun walked around, scanning the crowd with his eyes, but failed to spot the figures of the girls—Xiao Ying and the others. He mused to himself: these girls aren’t the type to enjoy the spectacle; having heard about the fight in the canteen, they probably either stayed in their classrooms reviewing their lessons or had already returned to their dorms. Now they were only just making their way over to Ning’s room. Approaching Ning’s small room, Lu Yun glanced at the window, completely covered by curtains. At the door, he found it firmly locked—just as he expected. After giving a gentle shake of his keys, he called out softly, “Ning姐,” but received no response from within. So he quickly unlocked the door and pushed it open, stepping inside. Whoa! As soon as Lu Yun stepped inside the room, he was struck by a scene that left him utterly astonished. Zhang Ning lay on the bed, her delicate silk body completely bound by ropes—so tightly secured that she could truly be said to be five-ways tied. What infuriated Lu Yun even more was that a towel had been stuffed into Zhang Ning’s mouth. Upon seeing Lu Yun enter, Zhang Ning felt deeply hurt, her eyes glistening with tears that streamed down her cheeks. What a turn this is—Zhang Yi, treating Ning Jie like this! It’s no wonder he kept urging me at the canteen to explain things carefully to her, to not blame him as her brother. Now it seems that this big bear, in order to protect Ning Jie from any harm, has treated her as if she were a prisoner, completely bundling her up. Lu Yun was incensed, but it wasn't quite the time yet to go after Zhang Yi. After all, Zhang Yi must have his reasons—above all, he was likely worried that once Zhang Ning went out, the situation would worsen. If a fight broke out and Zhang Ning sustained any injury, then Zhang Yi, the sturdy bear, would truly wield his kitchen knife with fury. This content is from Chapter 1051 of "Rural Beauty." Zhang Ning, who had never before been treated by his elder brother in such a manner—no matter what had happened throughout his life—felt an overwhelming sense of hurt and injustice. Upon hearing Lu Yun’s words, she choked, suddenly扑into Lu Yun’s arms, her suppressed sobs sounding heart-wrenching. The beautiful woman was deeply distressed, her tears flowing ceaselessly. Her trembling figure caused the two proud, tall, graceful forms, resting against Lu Yun’s chest, to gently rub and glide against his chest in a continuous, delicate motion. Lu Yun felt the small red dots on the smooth, delicate surfaces of those two proud forms lightly tracing and caressing his chest, which stirred a deep sense of romantic delight within him. Yet, as soon as he heard Zhang Ning’s softly muffled, tearful sobs, he immediately composed himself, gently patting her back with both hands, soothing her with a tender voice. Zhang Ning seemed afraid that others outside would hear her weeping. After crying for a while, her accumulated sorrow seemed to flow out completely with her tears, and then she stopped crying, lifting her tear-streaked gaze to Lu Yun, wanting to say something—but her teeth were tightly biting down on her red lips, as if trying to bite them until they bled. With raindrops glistening on her pale cheeks, Zhang Ning now appeared even more delicate and endearing, captivating Lu Yun completely. He gently lifted her slightly slender chin with the hand that had been circling her back, lowering his head so that their lips met in a tender embrace. At the very moment Lu Yun kissed her, Zhang Ning’s body trembled suddenly, her mind went completely blank—like a sheet of pristine paper. Yet on that blank page, delicate brushstrokes and flowing ink had already been applied, with subtle details unfolding in a way that was simply exquisite. Lu Yun merely lightly touched his lips against Zhang Ning’s rosy ones before stepping away. Though the two proud, lofty peaks of Zhang Ning’s chest had brushed against him, sending a surge of warmth rushing through his veins, the moment was simply too delicate for anything more—even a kiss had to be kept brief. Subconsciously, Zhang Ning closed her eyes, only to find herself still catching her breath before the moment truly settled in. Lu Yun’s gentle departure left her face flushed, as if a cascade of jade mist had drifted over her, radiant and enchanting. “Ms. Zhang, it’s all right now. Brother Lu was just concerned that you might feel hurt.” Lu Yun gently held Zhang Ning in his arms again, though his words were soothing, his heart was filled with fierce criticism toward Zhang Yi. After all, Zhang Ning was his own sister, and to have her completely bound and tied up like that—how could such a delicate young lady possibly remain unscathed? Yet at the same time, Lu Yun realized that Zhang Yi valued his sister more than his own life. Not only Zhang Yi, but also Liu Yun and Xin Lan shared the same sentiment. This content is from Chapter 1051 of "Rural Beauty." Zhang Ning recalled the sensation of being kissed by Lu Yun just now, her cheeks flushed and her head lowered in bashfulness. Though she knew in her heart that her elder brother had acted out of genuine care for her, the method he had chosen was truly difficult for her to accept. On the surface, Zhang Ning appeared delicate and frail, yet within, she was strong and resolute—evidence of which were the numerous, often unnoticed scars on her back. When Zhou Yaqin and her companions came to retaliate, Brother Zhang Yi had somehow learned of the situation in advance and had quietly brought her back to her room. Although Zhang Ning was more skilled in martial arts than her brother, she simply could not bring herself to fight him. Moreover, both her sister-in-law and her sister-in-arms, Tie Xinlan, had fully supported Zhang Yi’s actions. Thus, Zhang Ning was left helpless, bound firmly within the room. Suddenly, Zhang Ning thought of a question. Although his movements were restricted, he could still hear sounds coming from outside. When he heard Zhou Yaqian hysterically calling out Lu Yun's name, his heart leapt to his throat. He knew that his elder brother, Zhang Yi, had never particularly liked Lu Yun and had even developed enmity with the people of the Eagle Claw Village—this enmity stemmed directly from Lu Yun. Now, with Lu Yun appearing, if a conflict arose, Zhang Yi and his allies might very well hesitate to come to their aid. Just as Zhang Ning was anxiously worried about Lu Yun's safety inside the room, suddenly the outside became unusually quiet. He approached the window and, through the gaps in the curtains, saw Lu Yun stepping on one man's chest with one foot while using a iron pole to press against the man's forehead. Without a doubt, the man now lying under Lu Yun's foot was someone from the Eagle Claw Village. Although Zhou Yaqin's Eagle Claw technique wasn't yet at its peak, it was still sufficient to hold her own against Lu Yun, and the assistants she had brought would surely be no less capable. Lu Yun managed to swiftly lay the man flat, which gave Zhang Ning a small measure of reassurance. "How have you become so skilled?" Zhang Ning asked softly, his bright eyes darting around as he looked at Lu Yun. This must be exactly what Tie Xinlan mentioned. With a gentle smile, Lu Yun leaned close to Zhang Ning, gently caressing her ear with his chin, and whispered softly, "As a man, I always need to grow stronger to protect the women around me. In the future, I'll become even stronger, so you won't suffer a single bit of hardship." Zhang Ning smiled tenderly, resting her head against Lu Yun's chest. "You're my man." It was still just a simple sentence, yet it felt like a stone dropped into a still pond, sending ripples through Lu Yun's heart. Without realizing it, he held Zhang Ning closer. The two stayed close, letting time pass unnoticed. When the classroom bell finally rang, they reluctantly parted. Zhang Ning, thinking about how long she had been held in Lu Yun's arms, blushed slightly and hesitated, saying, "You should go to class now. This content is from Chapter 1051 of 'Rural Beauty.' "Lu Yun nodded and smiled cheerfully, "Great! Miss Ning, don't make me feel too uncomfortable again. I'll head to class first and come by to see you whenever I have time." Just as Zhang Ning was about to nod, she suddenly remembered her brother, Zhang Yi, and furrowed her brows, "My brother doesn't really like you. You just need to keep a little distance from me—just enough so that I can see you every day." Yet Zhang Ning hadn't anticipated one thing: if Zhang Yi truly disliked Lu Yun deeply, how could Lu Yun have even obtained the key to her room and come to visit her? Lu Yun smiled to himself. Indeed, in the past, Zhang Yi had always disliked him, but now their relationship had changed completely. Hah! Just like Lu Yun had used Yang Yanping’s smoke—mixed with Huhuan San—to subtly influence Zhou Gaoren and the village headman, this "Ten-Complete-Complement Decoction" was no easier to manage. After all, he and the big-bearded uncle had only just met, and their previous interactions had already been quite troublesome. If now he were to simply keep asking for this decoction without any urgent reason, he might well be perceived as endlessly greedy. Nevertheless, if he truly wished to transform Zhang Yi’s impression of him, this matter had to succeed. Lu Yun clenched his teeth firmly. The big-bearded uncle once mentioned that his blood was particularly special—so, if necessary, he would be willing to offer his own blood in exchange. A soft gasp, and Lu Yun suddenly kissed Zhang Ning hard on the face, leaving him breathless and blushing. Zhang Ning gasped in surprise, her fists pounding Lu Yun’s chest in protest. Lu Yun smiled brightly: "Ms. Ning, I'll head back to my classroom first. This class is being taught by the head teacher, the one with the crooked-necked chicken—better not be late, or I'll be in for it again." "Then hurry back," Zhang Ning paused, urging Lu Yun. Lu Yun nodded and dashed out of Zhang Ning's room, racing toward the classroom. Though he had remained calm throughout his time in Zhang Ning's room, a fierce flame burned within him, boiling over with intensity. Under normal circumstances, that very moment would have been the perfect opportunity to overwhelm Zhang Ning. Yet Lu Yun had deliberately restrained himself. Zhang Ning clearly admired him and had even stood up to Zhou Yaqian for him. However, if he were to push him down now, when Zhang Ning felt particularly vulnerable, the atmosphere would surely be compromised. Moreover, as Lu Yun recalled the sensation of cradling Zhang Ning—the way her proud, full, slightly shy form pressed tightly against his chest—he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration: Zhang Ning's "cotton balls" truly possessed remarkable elasticity! Holding them in his hands would surely be a delight! ...Rural Beauty 1051, Main Text 1051 – Updated with a Touch of Flair!