Miss Village Beauty 682, Main Text 682, Chapter 682: The Plot "Wow, you're still mad?" said Li Liānhuā, approaching Lu Yún and chuckling. Lu Yún gave her a withering look and said, "Miss Li, it's all your idea. Fine—since we've already finished, go ahead and find your own things to do. Those who need to sleep, sleep. I'm heading home now." It had been a while since he'd come out, and he'd grown increasingly anxious. After a few rounds of fussing with Yín Zhī and Li Liānhuā, his burning stick finally settled. The sensation of being scorched from head to toe had completely disappeared. Knowing Lu Yún wouldn't stay long, Li Liānhuā tossed him his clothes and smiled, "Little Yun, no matter what others do, whenever you have time, come by here a few more times. My door will always be open for you." Lu Yun was dressing when he heard Li Lianghua’s words and was suddenly taken aback, then burst into laughter: “Lianghua Aunt, look at your little bread—besides the dark spots, where’s there any actual main gate?” Li Lianghua also paused, looking down and scolding: “You silly boy, what I’m talking about isn’t that gate. Are you being so picky and pedantic with me?” Lu Yun quickly shook his head: “How could I be? I thought you were referring to the two main gates outside your Water Curtain Cave. But the gates of Yin Zhi Aunt are quite pleasant—soft and comforting, really.” Yin Zhi blushed deeply, embarrassed by the way a young child could tease her so, and felt a surge of irritation, sighing: “Don’t involve me in your little drama! Xiao Yun, you weren’t going to go home, were you? Hurry up and go back!” "Lu Yun had already dressed himself when he heard this, smiled, jumped off the bed, put on his shoes, and said to Yin Zhi and Li Lianghua, 'Finally, I've fulfilled my mission today—fed you two ladies well. If you're not satisfied, go ahead and grind your own tofu. I'm off now.' Without waiting for either of them to react, he dashed out of the room. It wasn't until he had reached the main gate of Li Lianghua's house that they realized what had happened. 'This boy actually called us both "ladies" right in front of us! What a shame! Next time I see him, I'll make sure to break his firewood stick!' Li Lianghua reacted first, but by then Lu Yun was already out of sight and could only shout in frustration. Yin Zhi smiled and said, 'Lianghua, don't fuss so much. After all, we're both older ladies ourselves. And since Lu Yun has been willing to do something like this with us, it clearly means he doesn't mind that we're not young. So, just let it go.'" Li Li Liang also understood the reasoning, yet she had been bound to Lu Yun earlier, and thus always felt a lingering sense of dissatisfaction. Seeing Yin Zhi sitting there with a thoughtful expression, she couldn’t help but ask, “Yin Zhi, you seem to have something on your mind, don’t you?” Involuntarily, Yin Zhi nodded and then sighed, “Liang姐, do you think Lu Yun would really want to know about my personal matters and those of my brother-in-law? Might he go around spreading rumors? If it really gets out, then not only my family but also my brother-in-law’s and my sister’s families would be truly ruined.” Liang furrowed her brows and said, “Don’t worry—probably not. Though Lu Yun is quite mischievous, he’s very sensible and knows exactly what to say and what to keep quiet.” Yin Zhi’s mind eased a little. “But really, Yin Zhi, you’re quite remarkable! You were already taken by the village chief before your sister even married him—what a pair of rivals you two are!” Li Liang chuckled warmly. Yin Zhi glanced at her and said, "You're no different—always picking off the young men. Over the years, I can't even count how many you've taken. I've been wondering why you haven't gotten pregnant at all. If you really could conceive, I bet you'd never know who the father is." Li Lianhua's face darkened slightly, but as she recalled her years of ease and pleasure, her mood brightened instantly, and she laughed happily, "Why do I need children? Isn't this just wonderful—being able to experience different men? It's far better than being tied down at home, occupied by just one man." Yin Zhi nodded silently, clearly sensing the underlying sense of longing in Li Lianhua's words. As a woman, having her husband away and living alone might offer freedom, yet as she grew older, the sense of loneliness would inevitably set in. This content is from Chapter 682 of "Rural Beauty." Li Lianghua smiled with a touch of poignant sadness. "Life's fate is predetermined. If heaven has decided that I shall remain alone all my days, then I can only accept it. Otherwise, my dead-beat husband will surely return one day." Hearing this, Yin Zhi finally understood—Li Lianghua had been waiting all these years for a man whose return she never knew if he would make. Wasn't that pure devotion? "Let's set that aside," Li Lianghua said with a graceful smile, quickly composing herself and sitting beside Yin Zhi. "Yin Zhi, does what I just said count?" Yin Zhi asked in confusion. "What did I say?" "The thing about trying out the children we brought from the village." Li Lianghua reminded her. Yin Zhi suddenly realized, and laughed out loud. "Lianghua sister, I was just joking—I really thought you took it seriously. With Lu Yun alone, we're already in a tangle. How on earth are we going to find a few more and not get even more trouble?" After all, the fewer people know about this, the better. If the other women in the village find out that we’ve done something like this with Lu Yun, I’m certain they’ll find ways to make our backs ache behind our backs. Li Liang smiled slyly. "What’s there to worry about? Didn’t I already tell you before that Lu Yun has already been involved with many of the older women in our village? Otherwise, with his age and all his resources, he wouldn’t have lasted through any of our individual efforts." Yin Zhi nodded in agreement, yet still harbored some doubts, saying, "I myself wouldn’t dare to do something like this. Why don’t we do it together? That way, we can share the blessings and face the difficulties together. What do you think?" Li Liang actually had the same thought in mind. Since Yin Zhi agreed and proposed it, it perfectly suited her intentions. The two women quickly discussed the details in a soft, low tone. Two elderly women began plotting, already imagining how many innocent little boys from Cheng's eunuch village would meet their end in their well. Overcome with excitement, Li Liānhua danced and laughed joyfully. "Liānhua, be a bit more reserved," said Yin Zhi, covering her mouth and smiling softly. "Look at you—like you've discovered quite a few boys as fierce and tough as Lu Yun. Don't you fear that with every one you find, you'll end up crushing your well to dust!" Li Liānhua shook her head. "Men have a saying: 'To die beneath the peonies is still a romantic fate.' We women should follow that same principle—only the identity changes now. Hehe, Yin Zhi, wonderful days await us! From now on, we'll be enjoying life floating on clouds every day." ... Rural Beauty 682, Main Text 682 – Plot updated!