Country Beauty No. 704, Main Text No. 704 – Chapter 704: Life’s Third Goal Lu Yun caught up with Wu Dan and they walked side by side, the journey feeling rather dull. Suddenly, Lu Yun remembered a question Wu Dan had once asked him, and he smiled at her as they walked: "Wu Dan, you asked me before about the older women in our village—how they steal men, didn’t you?" Wu Dan nodded gently, giving a soft reply. Lu Yun continued: "Actually, they’re not human traffickers. They’re stealing adult men—men who’ve already grown up?" As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Dan seemed to grasp what he meant. She turned to him in surprise: "Lu Guo, you’re saying they go out and steal men?" The very words "steal men" came out, and Wu Dan suddenly lowered her head. Just moments ago, she and Lu Yun had done that very thing in the small forest. And considering their ages—still young—wasn’t this also a form of stealing men? Lu Yun didn't notice Dan Dan's unusual demeanor, thinking she was merely shy and embarrassed at hearing the news for the first time. He continued speaking, "Dan Dan is truly clever. You mentioned earlier that in the fields, you saw people engaged in the most beautiful intimate moments—what you call 'stealing someone's heart.' It could be a man pursuing a woman, or a woman taking the initiative to court a man. As you know, the men in our village aren't particularly skilled in this area. Many older women simply want to experience it for themselves and secretly pursue men—there's nothing extraordinary about that. After all, such things have become so common here that many couples now live separately, each pursuing their own interests. As long as it doesn't lead to divorce, the family usually doesn't interfere much." Lu Yun spoke calmly and methodically, as though such occurrences were entirely natural and never even registered in his mind. Yet, he failed to notice that, as soon as he finished speaking, Dan Dan lowered her head—this was the only response she gave during his entire speech. Only when Lu Yun finally realized Dan Dan's unusual behavior did he pause and ask, "Dan Dan, what's wrong? Are you unhappy? Did I say something Dan Dan shook her head and looked at Lu Yun, saying, "Cloud brother, do you think I just stole someone's heart earlier?" In rural areas, many women who have been seen as 'cheating' on their husbands are called 'broken shoes'—a label that once stuck, never easily comes off. Dan Dan is particularly concerned about whether she has already taken the first step down that path. Lu Yun was taken aback. He never expected Dan Dan to say something so thoughtful. Clearly, she's a thoughtful young woman. From now on, he'll have to be extra careful when speaking to her, for even a slightly off remark might leave her with lingering concerns. With a gentle smile, Lu Yun comforted her, "Dan Dan, how could you have such thoughts? After all, you haven't even married yet. And even if you do, who would you possibly marry?" "Dan Dan lowered her head and said, 'For the rest of my life, besides you, I won't fall in love with anyone else—never.' Lu Yun smiled and said, 'Then that's settled. Most people who start pursuing others usually do so after they've settled down and grown tired of their spouses or partners. They lose interest in their current partners and begin seeking out new relationships, finding their own joys elsewhere. So you and I are simply childhood sweethearts, deeply in love from the start—nothing at all to do with being 'unfaithful.' From now on, no such thoughts, do you understand? I thought you were upset with me just now.'" "Dan Dan nodded in agreement and smiled, asking, 'Then, I have one more thing I'd like to ask you.' Lu Yun said as they walked, 'What is it?' After thinking for a moment, Dan Dan said, 'You mentioned that those who have been involved with others outside their primary partners have lost interest in their current partners. Will you lose interest in me in the future? And in Xiao Ying and Xinrou? Will you eventually find interest in other women and move on to them?' "Such a sharp question—clearly, no matter how outwardly graceful a girl may appear, her inner world is anything but simple. It's no wonder people say women's hearts are as hard to read as needles beneath the sea floor. Indeed, it's true. For Dan Dan to pose such a question—back in the past, even Lu Yun would have never dared to imagine it. Rubbing his temple, Lu Yun smiled, but before he could speak, Dan Dan suddenly said, 'Don't play games with me. I want honest answers—no lies!' (5) After some thought, Lu Yun decided to share his true feelings with Dan Dan. At least telling her now would be better than making her sad later. Organizing his thoughts, Lu Yun said seriously, "Dan Dan, my ideal is to build a large, imperial-style harem." Upon hearing this, Dan Dan's expression slightly changed, then smiled bravely, "Good thing I'm one of the members. Otherwise, I'd never have known you had such grand ambitions." "My greatest goal in life is to meet and charm every beautiful woman in the world. My second goal is to earn a substantial fortune so that my uncle, aunt, and the women in my harem can enjoy a comfortable and fulfilling life. Now, I've added a third one." ... Rural Beauty 704, Main Text 704 – Updated: My Third Life Goal!