Guard! These two simple words, yet few truly achieve them—especially on this land, where a man manages to offer a woman a lifetime of steadfast protection is truly rare. [Read the full text] Is guardianship equal to loyalty? Not at all! True guardianship does not merely mean that two people grow old together, walking side by side until the very end of life. Rather, it means providing a woman—throughout an ordinary life—with complete fulfillment, both emotionally, materially, and physically. In rural areas, the tradition of "following the chicken when married to a chicken, and the dog when married to a dog" still holds strong, and this is not without merit—it ensures countless couples reach the end of their lives together. Yet, the journey itself is often overlooked. What remains most precious in the brief span of a human lifetime is precisely the shared journey of hand-in-hand companionship, walked side by side through life's years. Ten out of ten life's disappointments, yet who among men or women doesn't long for a perfect life, doesn't wish to leave this world carrying only regrets? Suddenly, upon hearing Lu Yun's words, Xiao Huan felt as though she had glimpsed the entirety of her lifetime. Over the past twenty years—especially since she grew into her own woman—she had endured enough cold remarks and scorn from the villagers. She didn't want to leave this land again, this place that had brought her both endless joy and endless pain, carrying regrets. She wanted to strive, to pursue the happiness she could find throughout her life. No matter how relentlessly the world might treat her, at this moment, she already knew what she truly wanted. "I want to marry you," Xiao Huan said softly, then pressed her blushing cheeks against Lu Yun's chest, whispering, "I want to be your wife—your wife for life. I want to be your woman for the rest of my life." Hm? Hearing Xiao Huan's heartfelt words, Lu Yun was momentarily stunned. He couldn't recall having said much—how had he, with just a casual question, managed to capture Xiao Huan's entire heart? Lu Yun didn't doubt the sincerity of Xiao Huan's words, yet he had only casually asked a question before. How could that have so easily led Xiao Huan to entrust her lifetime of happiness to him? This... seemed rather unbelievable. You'll eventually find a girl who's far more beautiful than my sister—what I said earlier was truly embarrassing... "Xiao Huan Sister..." Lu Yun stammered. Though in his heart he didn't feel quite as deeply as Xiao Huan had described, it still felt rather hasty to have her place all her hopes and trust entirely on him. He hadn't yet settled on a life path. Though he had vowed to build a grand harem, that vision depended on him himself achieving something meaningful in the future. What if, one day, he ended up achieving nothing at all? Suddenly, Lu Yun realized a serious issue: if indeed he ended up unremarkable, leading a mundane life, what would he do for all the women and girls who had grown fond of him—those who had already entrusted their hearts to him? Xiao Ying, Xiao Yu, Dan Dan, Shi Yu, Ning Sister, Tie Xin Lan, Xiao Man Sister, and so many others? How would he face them? Since ancient times, emotional debts have been the hardest to repay. At this moment, Lu Yun realized that in order to build a thriving harem, he must possess the strength himself—not merely win the favor of many young women. Before he had that strength, could he rely solely on his more-than-average physical prowess to win over the women around him? That would not be a sustainable strategy. Among the girls his own age, Lu Yun's physical strength was certainly not the only factor that would make them stay with him. Beyond physiology, there were many other qualities that made them willingly remain by his side—such as the chaotic divine heroism. Though Lu Yun himself had not yet discovered these elements, they did not prevent him from now clearly determining the direction of his life's efforts. He quietly asked himself: what is my life's goal? Undoubtedly, it is to build a grand harem. Yet all of this required that one possess the strength to fulfill one's own aspirations. To achieve this wish, one had to strive tirelessly, no matter how much sweat one poured. Once a goal was set, Lu Yun became as stubborn as a donkey stuck in a rut, refusing to budge until he had collided with the obstacle, even if it meant sacrificing himself entirely. At this moment, amid such tender and intimate atmosphere, Lu Yun and Xiao Huan each found themselves lost in their own thoughts, each preoccupied with matters of paramount importance to their future. Gurgle! The harmonious ambiance was instantly shattered by a soft gurgle from Lu Yun's stomach. Xiao Huan returned to reality, smiled gently at Lu Yun and said, "You must be hungry. Let's eat first, then worry about the rest. You look so distracted—did I scare you? Don't worry, I won't be clinging to you forever." As she spoke, a subtle sense of bittersweet longing began to spread through her heart. "Hehe, Xiao Huan, I'm not afraid at all. With beautiful women throwing themselves at me, I'm so delighted I can't even catch my breath. What I'm really worried about is that if I truly agree, I might end up delaying your entire life. You're at the very peak of a woman's beauty right now—what if, because of me, you become a 'spinster'? Then, Lord Amitabha, I'd truly be condemned to hell for eternity!" "Go on, then! We're doing this very thing right now—what kind of Buddha are you praying to? Don't you think the Buddha will be furious with you?" Xiao Huan said with a scolding tone, yet her expression was full of determination, speaking not with words but with her steady gaze, conveying her unwavering resolve to Lu Yun. Lu Yun nodded, then suddenly chuckled, saying, "What about the Buddha? Isn't the Buddha just born from a mother's womb?" "Things are getting more and more vague. Let's just stop here. If we keep going, I'm not sure what other offenses you'll come up with against the Buddha. You're not hungry, are you? Then I'll go cook you something right now. Once you've eaten and regained your strength, I'll have you ride up again." Saying this, Xiao Huan gently asked Lu Yun to get off her back. "Don't go, Huan姐. Didn't we agree at the beginning? We promised to have my little brother eat first, and then I'd eat. Now, let's have both of us eat together."