Chapter 401: The Little Fox
Lu Yun gave a slightly embarrassed smile, effectively acknowledging Zhang Yunqian’s narrative as the content of the chapter titled "The Village Beauty 401."
"Then you don’t even need to go to the bathroom yourself—having to cut yourself with a knife, worrying me so much that I couldn’t help but call out in distress. Wouldn’t you have noticed me otherwise?" Zhang Yunqian gently touched her chest, dramatically rolling her eyes at Lu Yun.
Wow!
Are you worried about me, or are you just trying to fill up your well?
Lu Yun suddenly realized a problem—he himself was already quite unseemly. Zhang Yunqian outdid him completely. Instead of simply saying she wanted to fill up her well, she went out of her way to make him feel worried. Truly, when one becomes the most humble, they become unbeatable—now she’s even willing to sacrifice her dignity to do it.
"Teacher Zhang, did you see everything? How do you feel? Does it sound just as useless as your husband?"
"Lu Yun spoke in a tone neither cold nor warm, which could be considered the most disrespectful and full of challenge. Zhang Yunqian, however, seemed entirely unconcerned and sighed, saying, "Indeed, it's much more than my husband usually does. I just wonder if it will actually work." Lu Yun rolled his eyes. This young lady was still playing the 'stirring up the pot' game with us—well then, if you want to fill the well, let's go ahead and do it. Let's fill your well properly, and when we're done, see if you still have the strength to ask for mercy. Zhang Yunqian said, "Lu Yun, you should know our customs here. It's not that I'm unfaithful—it's simply the way things are. I can't be blamed for that. Moreover, my husband has been suffering from chronic illness for years and is quite frail. Physically, he's hardly ever able to meet my needs. Besides the few times during the wedding night when he managed to 'plant a seed' in me, the rest of the time is practically like living in separate homes."
"Land Yun himself admits this, yet that doesn't mean he's not capable at all. His own strengths are not only solid but could easily outshine every man in the entire town. As for whether he can surpass all the men in the county, he's not sure—after all, his exposure and experience are largely limited to his own town. 'Teacher Zhang...' Land Yun had just begun speaking when Zhang Yunqian interrupted him, her voice soft and slightly sticky. 'By now, are you still calling me "Teacher Zhang"?' She wiped a bead of sweat. 'Well, then, what should I call you?' Land Yun didn't need to think—he knew he'd have to be called 'sister.' He *could* be out of his mind. Here comes a woman who's older than him, and now he's expected to call her 'sister'? Is it really that he'll be expected to perform even more impressively on the bed? Hmph. They've heard of 'mature, commanding women'—so now, is he the 'young protege' being 'crowned'? 'Young protege!' Giggling! That's a brand-new term—haha!"
But it's still unclear whether in the end it'll be the mature sister and the younger brother, or the younger brother and the mature sister! Lu Yun's lips curled into a smile. If he had to fight against Zhang Yunqian, with his current strength, he could have her completely forget her own surname within five minutes! Seeing Lu Yun smiling, Zhang Yunqian assumed he had agreed to do the thing with her, and tossed him a autumn spinach leaf with a graceful, youthful tone. "Just call me whatever you like—don't make it 'teacher' every time!" Lu Yun chuckled. "I usually call her 'Little Fox.' If I call you that, will you mind?" Zhang Yunqian was momentarily stunned—she hadn't expected her to be so open-minded, especially being addressed as 'Little Fox' by one of her students. But if she could be called that, then what was there to be afraid of? She nodded promptly and smiled. "Sure! As long as you don't let me down!" "Let me down? Good heavens, don't even speak of it!"
Lu Yun, at this moment, actually hoped that his younger brother would once again act independently and show his flair—yet this young fellow seemed intimidated by Lu Yun’s pen knife. Despite Lu Yun’s expectations, he remained completely still, which left Lu Yun utterly frustrated. It wasn’t just that he was failing at the crucial moment; during his visit to Xinlan’s place, Lu Yun hadn’t even issued a command, and the young man had spontaneously raised his head. Now, wanting him to step up and show some confidence, he instead retreated, behaving like a well-behaved, obedient child.
Lu Yun heard the delicate, ingrained tone in her voice, and the gods themselves felt a shiver run down their spines. Who would have thought that Yanping Sister was the most stylish teacher at the school? Here came Zhang Yunqian, gracefully displaying her charm and walking steadily toward him—outshining Yang Yanping in every way. Her slender, sinuous waist moved with such grace that it even rivaled professional performers of the Northeastern Two-Actor style. Wearing a light green pleated dress, Zhang Yunqian took the water cup from Lu Yun and, with a serene turn, revealed an effortless elegance. Suddenly, Lu Yun called her to a halt, smiling slyly, "Little fox, why is there a wet patch on your dress?" Zhang Yunqian froze, only then realizing that during her hurried glance in the restroom, the well water had surged, forcing her to press her dress between her legs. Looking down, she saw clear water stains spreading across her skirt. Her face flushed, and without turning around, she said, "It’s all because of you."
"Lu Yun knew it must have been triggered by seeing his younger brother, yet he was puzzled: 'Did I do it? Besides the time I caught you nearly falling and steadied you, I didn't touch you at all the rest of the time. How could it be my doing? Little fox, didn't you notice that water started gushing out of your well automatically right after seeing my younger brother?' Even the most composed Zhang Yunqian felt a twinge of discomfort when Lu Yun said this—her well, which had been steady, now began to ache. Turning to him, she asked, 'Did you really think I'd be embarrassed by this?' Before Lu Yun could answer, Zhang Yunqian seemed genuinely intrigued by him and added, 'When I saw you struggling in the bathroom all by yourself, I wanted to rush over and help immediately. Seeing you go on for so long without any progress, I was genuinely worried for you.' Lu Yun laughed heartily: 'What? Do you really expect me to perform like your husband—just go up, finish quickly, and then give up without a fight? I'm not some delicate young man; my performance is anything but gentle or timid.'
But I also want to thank you, little fox, for that lovely, lingering call you made—your voice nearly startled me so that I paused and steadied my hand. Otherwise, the blade might have truly sliced through.
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