Chapter 1170: Drafting a Statement "Xiao Man, what do you think Lu Yun will do when he goes to the county town? He's been gone the whole day!" Outside the courtyard, Ling Xiao Man and her three sisters stood on the street, and Xiao Ying couldn't help asking. Ling Xiao Man smiled—when Lu Yun left, he had only given her a brief greeting, not specifying what he intended to do. Could it be that he was off again to buy things for Yang Yanping? Recalling their previous trip together to the county town and the events that unfolded there, Ling Xiao Man's calm heart began to ripple with quiet waves. "Probably he has something of his own to attend to," Ling Xiao Man replied vaguely. It wasn't that she didn't want to answer Xiao Ying—she simply didn't know what Lu Yun had in mind this time for his visit to the town. Xiao Ying hummed softly, pulled Dan Dan over, and whispered a few words to her. Dan Dan nodded continuously, her cheeks flushing pink, as if Xiao Ying had just revealed something deeply embarrassing. "Yet he wasn't mentioned at all—on the contrary, the little mouth of Hao Donglian was actually prodded and teased no less than a hundred times by Lu Yun. "From now on, remember to let your family know when you're out for a long time; otherwise, they'll be worried about you," Ling Xiaoman said calmly. Though her tone was flat, it carried clear concern for Lu Yun. Lu Yun nodded vigorously. "Xiaoman sister, let me drive you both back," he said. Xiao Ying stood by, her bright eyes blinking curiously. "Lu Yun, what exactly did you do in the county?" Dan Dan nodded in agreement, as if the question Xiao Ying had just asked was precisely what she herself had been wondering about. Lu Yun glanced at the increasingly beautiful Xiao Ying and Dan Dan, and gave a mischievous smile. "What else could I possibly do? With such a handsome fellow, going to the county is naturally all about meeting beautiful women." The moment Lu Yun said this, both Xiao Ying and Dan Dan looked at him with disdain, and even Ling Xiaoman couldn't help laughing—she burst out with a series of soft, delighted chuckles. "A heartless, flower-loving cabbage." "Xiao Ying gave Land Yun a scolding glance, then approached Ling Xiaoman, taking her arm and said, 'Xiaoman姐, let's ignore him. When we get back, you'll teach me and Dan Dan how to do sketching.' Land Yun was surprised, 'You three are going to live together?' Xiao Ying smiled, 'Of course! From now on, Dan Dan will sleep with me, so you won't have the chance to bother her when I'm not paying attention, hmph!' Land Yun felt as though he had been swept away by a sea of clouds. He hadn't yet had a chance to tell Xiao Ying and the others about his relationship with Dan Dan, but from Xiao Ying's words, it was clear there were already hints—had Dan Dan herself told her about his and Land Yun's relationship? With a slightly embarrassed smile, Land Yun replied, 'That sounds like a good idea—having each other to look out for.' Xiao Ying smiled softly; this young girl was becoming more and more radiant, and she took Ling Xiaoman's arm, walking ahead with Dan Dan. Lu Yun ran a hand over the pack of cigarettes in his pocket, feeling a sense of reassurance. The three graceful figures following him captured his full attention. Hey, Xiao Man is already a goddess in Lu Yun’s heart—no need to say more. Xiao Ying and Dan Dan will surely become even more beautiful and refined in the next few years. With Xiao Yu and Ning’s sisters joining them, although the grand vision of a thousand consorts still seems distant, the women around him are all exceptionally beautiful. This has now stirred a sense of restlessness in Lu Yun’s heart. Beauties like jade, swords like rainbows! The women before him are as graceful as jade, yet Lu Yun holds no sword in hand. However, he does carry a divine celestial spear—yes, the Celestial Divine Spear. Lu Yun firmly believes that his spear is unmatched, both in heaven and on earth. While the women possess fine instruments, Lu Yun’s spear is truly a divine treasure. Watching the three women walking ahead, Lu Yun felt his heart surge with emotion. Dan Dan had already become his wife, while Xiao Ying had promised she would only turn into a true woman on their wedding night. As for Xiao Man, Lu Yun felt a bit hesitant—his initial thoughts had been shaken upon seeing her, making him feel as though he had given himself a sharp slap in the heart. The village head was dazed, his eyes barely open. Only upon hearing Lu Yun’s words did he lift his head and gaze at the person supporting him. Seeing it was Lu Yun, his eyes instantly brightened, and the drowsiness from the wine began to fade. He glanced around, noticing no one nearby, and quickly pulled Lu Yun aside: "Lu Yun, you’ve just returned—today I actually went to your house to find you. Hurry now, give Uncle a few more cigarettes. Without your cigarettes, Uncle’s just a coward when it comes to women’s bodies!" Lu Yun smiled quietly to himself, yet felt a subtle sense of surprise. While Yanping’s cigarettes could temporarily boost a man’s performance, they did come with side effects. Last week, the cigarettes he had given the village head had been enough to sustain him for a full week. Yet now it seemed clear—he had been indulging excessively, having consumed the entire supply far earlier than expected. Lu Yun felt a chill in his heart, watching the village head's flushed face after he had drunk. He furrowed his brows, saying, "Uncle, when I returned to school last time, I gave you those cigarettes—should have been enough to last you until now. How could you have forgotten what I told you?" The village head stammered, "You... what did you say? The sensation of drawing on your cigarettes while lying on a woman's belly—how could you possibly know that? Don't waste your time, Uncle. My body's still strong. First, give me two cigarettes, and then let's have a good time tonight with Jinzhi, my wife." Lu Yun frowned and shook his head, saying, "Uncle, if you keep smoking like this, I won't give you another cigarette." Though the village head wasn't particularly impressive, he was still Xiao Ying's father, and Lu Yun didn't want to leave him completely incapacitated just because of the cigarettes he held. Upon hearing this, the village head grew visibly agitated, his eyes blazing, shouting, "What? You... you dare not give me another one?" "If you can't make me happy, when will you and Xiao Ying ever get together? As long as I'm alive, there's no chance for the two of you!" Good heavens! What a direct threat! Lu Yun was incensed. He had always been thinking of your health, yet you were now using Xiao Ying's happiness as leverage against him. However, Lu Yun quickly regained his composure, firmly suppressing his irritation and smiling pleasantly, "Uncle, according to your words, if I give you cigarettes, you'll promise to support my relationship with Xiao Ying and never oppose it again, correct?" The village head, his brain buzzing with alcohol, chuckled and gave Lu Yun a solid pat on the shoulder twice. "Of course! As the head of this village, I always keep my word. Hurry up and give me the cigarettes—I'm getting impatient!" His expression was as eager as that of a heavy smoker seeing a pipe for the first time. Lu Yun shook his head. "Verbal promises mean nothing. I need a written agreement." Although the village head was quite drunk, he still paused and stared at Lu Yun for a moment, eyeing him up and down before grinning and saying, "Good boy—quite a sharp mind. How about I draw up a written agreement for you?" Lu Yun naturally jumped at the offer. As long as he had the village head's personal written document, even if he later changed his mind, he could always go to Jinzhi’s with it. Lu Yun could clearly see that Jinzhi didn’t dislike him; in fact, when Jinzhi visited Xiao Ying’s home two weeks ago, she had been especially warm and enthusiastic—so enthusiastic that Lu Yun had even started to feel a bit afraid of seeing her. Yet, he couldn’t avoid it now. Jinzhi was after all his future mother-in-law, and as a son-in-law, he would always have to meet her—just as an unattractive bride must eventually meet her in-laws. Once they settled on the agreement, the village head wobbled his way into the courtyard, leaving Lu Yun to wait on the street. It wasn't long before the village head, staggering slightly with a hint of wine on his breath, stepped out from the courtyard, holding a sheet of white paper and offering it to Lu Yun. "See here," he said, "Uncle has already drafted the document. All you need to do is give me a cigarette, and I'll make no objections to your matter with Xiao Ying. The seal's already affixed, and the signatures are there. So now, how about your cigarette?" Lu Yun took the document and, under the moonlight, quickly scanned it through. He was instantly delighted. After all, this was his secret weapon—surely, the village head, who had been so drunk tonight, would forget all about it by tomorrow morning. He pulled out a cigarette from his pocket and handed one to the village head. "Uncle," he said, "I'll be at home tomorrow. For now, I can only give you one tonight—don't worry, I won't let you smoke too much, or you'll end up weakening your health. Even if you don't complain, Xiao Ying and Jinzhi aunt will surely keep me from stepping into your home again." The village head, gripping the cigarette like a wolf, lit it and took a deep draw, instantly energized. He turned to Lu Yun and said, "Tomorrow, remember to bring me two more." Then he strolled off. Haven't we agreed to spend a nice, cozy evening with Jinzhi aunt after smoking? What's with this sudden departure? Watching the village head's figure fade into the distance, Lu Yun felt a sudden pang of excitement—some elderly lady tonight must be enjoying a special visit from him! Holding the document in his hands, Lu Yun felt a great sense of satisfaction. This unexpected gift, a real "sword of state," had truly made his visit worthwhile. To be honest, he owed this all indirectly to Xiao Man. Without her coming, Lu Yun wouldn't have made the late trip to the Xiang household, and thus wouldn't have met the village head at all! ... No ads. 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