Chapter 395, Main Text: 395. There, she’s lifting her head now. 395. There, she’s lifting her head now. Although Lu Xiaoying and Lu Yun are still vying for his favor behind the scenes, Liang Hongyu doesn't want to take advantage of her proximity—she believes in fair competition and wouldn't settle for mere opportunism. Knowing that Lu Xiaoying often helps at Liu's small grocery store, Liang Hongyu deliberately arranges things so that Lu Yun has ample time to spend with her. Lu Yun smiled, "I'm just lucky—by sending me off to work, you're making sure I won't be worn out. Then, when we go to the little forest together, you'll surely be disappointed." At the very mention of "the little forest," Liang Hongyu felt her cheeks grow warm and scolded, "I'm not going to bother you anymore. I've only done this out of good intentions. Whether you notice or not is entirely up to you. I'm just going out for a breath of fresh air—I'm not staying here to chat with you any longer." Lu Yun could somewhat grasp the meaning behind her words, though he had other more pressing matters to attend to. With a smile, he said, "I fully understand my daughter Yu'er's sincere intentions. However, I have something else to take care of shortly. Why don't you go to Liu's convenience store with me? If Xiao Ying is there, just come back when you see her. If she's not, then I'll be grateful if you could help Liu with a bit of her work for a while. This content is from Chapter 395 of 'Rural Beauty.'” "Got it. I've never quite understood what you're always so busy with. I'll go now. If my stomach still hurts, I'll head back to the dormitory to rest." Liang Hongyu said as she stood up, and before she left, she didn't forget to give Lu Yun one final reminder. After Liang Hongyu had gone, Lu Yun left the classroom and headed straight for Iron Heart Lan's office. Da Peng had followed Zhao Kai. When it came to his own time of need, he realized he wouldn't have as many people stepping in to support him. Zhao Kai's words in the small grove deeply resonated with Lu Yun. It seemed that despite his efforts to secure his allegiance, Zhao Kai might now turn against him. Lu Yun had no strong defensive skills—while he could withstand Zhao Kai's influence for a while, he could not remain constantly affected by him. Upon arriving at Tie Xinlan's office, Lu Yun closed the door and stepped forward to embrace Tie Xinlan warmly. He said plainly, "Miss Xinlan, when did you plan to teach me martial arts? If you don't start soon, I'm going to be flattened by people." Lu Yun nodded. "Yes, that's Zhao Kai—the one who was especially tough in the third year of junior high. Among the city folks who came recently, the one leading the group was Zhao Kai's cousin. When they left, they specifically asked Zhao Kai to find an opportunity to knock me out." Lu Yun had to exaggerate his loss of composure a bit, so as to prompt Iron Xinlan to teach him some martial skills sooner. Iron Xinlan laughed coldly. "Knock you out? With just a little kid like you, expecting to dominate the school? I haven't even given much thought to those county-level thugs yet. Come to my place in the evening, whenever you have time. But you've already passed your prime age for martial training—starting from the basics is simply impossible, given the time constraints. I'll teach you some simple, practical self-defense techniques instead." Lu Yun nodded eagerly, his heart already filled with joy. Finally, he had convinced his teacher to teach him martial arts. Though he had heard from Tie Xinlan that his progress in the martial arts might not be remarkable, learning some practical self-defense skills was still quite good. Moreover, his strength had recently increased significantly—adding more advanced techniques would surely be a great boost. Excited beyond words, Lu Yun gave Tie Xinlan a heavy, wet kiss on the cheek with a soft *plop*. This content is from Chapter 395 of "Rural Beauty." Tie Xinlan enjoyed the gesture and smiled, saying, "Don't get too excited yet. Once you're inside the door, it's up to you to practice. If you don't study diligently, don't be surprised if I give you a good scolding." Lu Yun chuckled, "How could I not? I'm so clever—I'm sure I'll master everything quickly. And I'll make sure to truly cherish and develop the techniques you've taught me." "Enough! Stop being so clingy, as if you were still a child." Tie Xinlan smiled. "I'm just a young adult, really—only slightly bigger than ordinary people, aren't I, Heartan Sister?" Lu Yun said, walking up to her and standing straight with his head held high. Iron Heartan scolded, "You're simply a curse—how on earth did you end up so special? People love you, yet they also hate you and sometimes even feel a little afraid of you." Lu Yun scratched his head, asking, "What could I possibly be afraid of, Heartan Sister?" "Afraid that when you grow older, that thing of yours will transform into something entirely different. With your boundless energy, I'm sure a couple of girls won't be enough to satisfy you." At this point, Iron Heartan paused, as though there was something she didn't wish to say aloud. Lu Yun smiled, "What's there to be afraid of? I'll just marry several wives—like an ancient emperor, building a vast harem, that's all." Iron Heartan laughed, "Such a little fellow, yet so full of mischief! If you were truly an emperor in ancient times, you'd be just as lustful—constantly busy attending to your harem and neglecting state affairs "Lu Yun chuckled, "If I were the emperor, you'd be my empress." "Stop dreaming, come over earlier tonight—I've been going to bed earlier lately, but for some reason, I just feel so tired all the time." Iron Xinlan changed the subject; if she kept going, this little troublemaker might just start another grand dream. Still, there was one thing Iron Xinlan couldn't deny—she had grown utterly dependent on this always-upsetting little troublemaker. Whether it was a physical need or something else entirely, one thing was certain: she now carried his image in her heart. "By the way, Xinlan, please take good care of yourself," Lu Yun said with genuine concern. Iron Xinlan nodded, then suddenly smiled and covered her mouth. "What are you thinking about? Why did you set up the tent?" Lu Yun looked down—well, when had his little brother ever raised his head? He hadn't even noticed it! ... Country Beauty 395, Main Text 395, hey, I've raised my head and the update is complete!