Country Beauty No. 713, Main Text No. 713 – Chapter 713: The Generational Order is Upended Ha Donglian brought out her own clothes. As Lin Shu changed into them, she noticed the wounds on Ha Donglian’s body and felt a surge of emotion, cursing, “That old man, the one with the bald head—how could he be so ruthless? He really knocked you senseless like this!” Lin Shu, her eyes glistening with tears, fought hard to keep them from falling, and smiled weakly at Ha Donglian, “All this is fate. Even though Xiao Yun has done so much for me, I still can’t escape the grasp of that old man. I’ve given up.” While Lin Shu was changing, Lu Yun didn’t step out to avoid the awkwardness. He simply sat by the edge of the bed, turned his back, and of course, Xiao Ying was there keeping a close watch, making sure he wouldn’t turn his head to peek. Unaware that Lu Yun had already grown intimately familiar with every part of Lin Shu’s body. At this moment, Lu Yun suddenly spoke up, "Lin Shu, what exactly happened? According to what I expected, you shouldn't have encountered Er Tu Zi at all. How could it be that you just left in the daytime and then he caught you again in the evening?" Lu Yun had been troubled by this matter ever since. If they had indeed met on the road during their escape, that coincidence seemed unusually strange. Now that no one else was present and Lin Shu's wound had already been properly treated, this was the perfect moment for Lin Shu to clarify the situation. Lin Shu sighed gently and began to recount her experiences during the day when she had escaped. Originally, when Lin Shu left home in the daytime, she only carried a few changes of clothes and hurried away from the house that frightened her. Since many villagers knew her well and since Er-Tu had little land, Lin Shu rarely left the village, let alone go out to the fields. Thus, she was hesitant to take the main roads and instead took a narrow path, dashing through the village as quickly as possible. Yet, despite her utmost caution, she was not only spotted but actually encountered a stranger. It wasn’t just that she was noticed—she found herself suddenly confronted by a masked man who burst out of a field of corn, grabbed her, pressed her mouth against his, and dragged her into the field. Lin Shu fought fiercely, tearing off the black cloth covering the man’s face. To her surprise, she realized he knew her! As she spoke, Sima Xinrou said nothing and quietly stepped out of the room. Xiao Ying and Dan Dan both knew the story of how Lu Yun and Sima Xinrou had met. When they saw Sima Xinrou leave, they immediately followed her out. As a matter of personal concern, Ling Xiaoman naturally wouldn’t have been tactful—she gave Lu Yun a gentle pat on the shoulder and stepped out as well. Lu Yun asked the man in detail about his appearance, and it basically matched the large Han officer who had attempted to make advances on Si Ma Xinrou the previous day. A bold idea suddenly emerged in Lu Yun’s mind, and as he thought of it, he couldn’t help but laugh out loud. When Hao Donglian saw Lu Yun deep in thought, beginning to chuckle without reason, she quickly pushed him, scolding, “What’s wrong with you? What’s going on? How can you still be laughing like this?” Lu Yun, full of excitement, whispered softly to her. Hearing this, Hao Donglian exclaimed in surprise, “Xiao Yun, are you really saying this?” Lu Yun nodded, “Of course I am. When have I ever deceived you, Auntie?” “You’re just talkative. If this really works out, you’ll truly bring honor to both me and your uncle,” Hao Donglian said, even more delighted, watching Lu Yun laugh so heartily that she couldn’t stop smiling. Lin Shu watched Lu Yun and Ha Donglian's joyful expressions, and suddenly felt a deep sorrow surge within her. Yet over the years, she had learned to manage her emotions well—her face showed no unusual signs, and she even maintained a smile. But that smile seemed somehow poignant, as if touched by quiet melancholy. "Look at me—so absorbed in joy, Lin Shu, my dear. If this matter truly comes to fruition, then you'll finally be free from your suffering." Ha Donglian regained her composure, realizing that her and her daughter had been so focused on their happiness that they had completely overlooked Lin Shu's condition lying on the bed. Sitting by the side of the bed, she grasped Lin Shu's hand, still speaking with excitement. This content is from Chapter 713 of "The Village's Beautiful Wife." Lin Shu looked utterly puzzled, unsure of what Lu Yun had told Ha Donglian—was it still something related to herself? "Uncle, it seems you've mistaken our family hierarchy," Lu Yun smiled, giving Lin Shu a quick wink, as he spoke to Ha Donglian. Hao Donglian turned to Lu Yun and glared at him, "How could this be wrong?" Lu Yun scratched his head and said, "Look, I call her Lin Shu as my sister, but you call her Lin Shu as your younger sister—doesn't that make the hierarchy wrong? Well, it doesn't matter—no matter how you call her, I'll always be the senior by virtue of being her junior. Hehe!" Hao Donglian nodded in understanding, pointing at Lu Yun and laughing, "You're growing more and more informal these days. It's perfectly normal for me and Lin Shu to address each other as sister and younger sister. When did it become your turn to call her 'sister'?" Lu Yun smiled and said, "That's exactly what I don't care about. It's actually Lin Shu herself who asked me to call her 'sister.' You two should discuss this—figure out how we should arrange our hierarchy so that when we go out, people don't find it amusing." Hao Donglian looked at Lin Shu in surprise, "Sister, is it really you who made him call you 'sister'?" Lin Shu's pale cheeks flushed, and with a girl-like bashfulness, he nodded, fearing that Hao Donglian might think of something else. He quickly explained, "Back then, I already felt like I was no longer just the wife of the bald man, so I asked Xiao Yun to call me 'sister.' Now that I still hold the title of the bald man's wife, I'd like Xiao Yun to continue calling you by your original title—just as before—so we don't confuse the generations." Lu Yun's playful remarks were intended to lighten the mood and make Lin Shu feel more at ease, but surprisingly, his efforts fell short. Yet Hao Donglian smiled and said, "No need to change. I'll take a little advantage—call you Xiao Yun's 'sister,' and I'll be your 'sister-in-law.'" "That...," Lin Shu remained speechless. Lu Yun giggled, "Lin Shu, since Auntie San has said so, there must be her reasoning. But my status hasn't improved—on the contrary, yours is actually dropping! Ha ha!" Lin Shu didn't quite understand what Lu Yun and Ha Donglian were holding back, yet in an instant, the atmosphere between the two of them seemed to have undergone a complete transformation. Ha Donglian shared the same thoughts as Lu Yun. As women, both naturally understood the challenges women faced. At her advanced age, Ha Donglian was surprisingly adept at bringing joy, extending one finger and smiling at Lin Shu, "Lin Shu, just call me 'Auntie' and see how it feels!" ... / Rural Beauty 713, Main Text 713 Status Updated!