The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

Seeing this, Xie Yi quickly offered to carry Xiaobao home so that Xu Xiufang could have a rest.

Xie Yi carried Xiaobao on his back, and she followed behind him, and the family hurriedly set out on their journey home.

In the night wind, the sound of their footsteps and Xiaobao's occasional murmurs intertwined.

After returning home, Xu Xiufang carefully wiped the bodies of Dabao and Erbao and gently covered them with a thin blanket to ensure that they would not catch a cold.

Xie Yi watched quietly from the side. Although he said nothing, the warmth and gratitude in his heart surged like a spring.

In the past, children's lives were not taken care of in such a delicate way.

In the dead of night, Xu Xiufang walked out of the room carrying a basin filled with hot water and whispered to Xie Yi, who was concentrating on studying architectural drawings under the light: "I want to sleep with Xiaobao tonight, so it will be more convenient to take care of him."

Xie Yi was still buried in the drawings. He didn't look up, but just nodded slightly.

As the night deepened, the dim light in the house reflected Xu Xiufang's action of splashing water. The water droplets splashed to the ground, making a crisp sound, breaking the silence around.

A hint of barely perceptible annoyance flashed across Xie Yi's brows, and his gaze rested on the page in his hand.

Xu Xiufang suggested going to the county hospital tomorrow.

Xie Yi raised his head suddenly, his eyes showing surprise and a hint of imperceptible tenderness.

The next morning, the sky was just beginning to turn pale, and the dirt road leading to the county town looked particularly rugged in the mist.

The old ox was pulling the heavy cart, and every step seemed so difficult.

Xu Xiufang hugged Xiaobao tightly, while Dabao and Erbao looked around curiously, but they were more worried about their younger brother's condition.

At the county hospital, when she learned that the children's conditions were not serious, her tense nerves finally relaxed, but she was then deeply worried about the financial situation.

Holding the only two yuan left in her hand, a trace of determination flashed in her eyes. For the sake of her child, she was willing to give everything.

In the vegetable market, Xu Xiufang selects carefully and makes sure every penny is spent wisely.

Xie Yi followed behind her, looking at her back, the shock in his heart was beyond words.

This woman, who he once thought was selfish, has changed so much that he can hardly believe his eyes.

Several people were waiting for Xu Xiufang in the pavilion.

Xiaobao snuggled in Xie Yi's arms, and the conversation between Dabao and Erbao was full of confusion about the change in their mother's attitude.

This "bad woman" who was once considered unapproachable by everyone now radiates the light of kindness.

Xie Yi's fingers gently ran through Dabao and Erbao's hair, his movements were delicate and gentle.

"Everyone has a chance to start over, and mom is no exception."

This sentence is not only a comfort to the children, but also a warning to oneself.

Xiaobao's big, clear eyes sparkled with curiosity, "Dad, will Mom become the same as before one day?"

This question brought Xie Yi's thoughts to an abrupt halt, and a barely perceptible look of surprise flashed across his face.

Indeed, he had deliberately avoided this idea, but now it was directly pointed out by Xiaobao.

Just at this moment, Xu Xiufang came back with a shopping bag full of things.

The bag contains not only fresh meat and bones, but also steamed buns with an enticing aroma.

Her appearance broke the dullness, but did not seem to attract everyone's attention immediately.

Only Xiaobao's childish voice rang out: "Mom."

For Xu Xiufang, this call was like an electric current that instantly penetrated her body.

At that moment, she suddenly realized that the happiness of being a mother was far beyond any words could describe.

When Xu Xiufang handed the buns to Xiaobao, the other two children's eyes flashed with a hint of anticipation, but then they regained their composure.

However, Xiaobao's sharing instinct was fully demonstrated. He not only fed Xie Yi a bun, but also invited his mother to taste it together.

This small gesture instantly illuminated the softest spot in Xu Xiufang's heart, causing a pang of sadness to rise at the tip of her nose.

After the children finished eating the buns, Xie Yi gently picked up Xiaobao and placed him on the cart, while Xu Xiufang took the other two children, and the family happily embarked on the journey home.

Arriving at the construction site, Xie Yi said goodbye reluctantly: "Dad has gone to work, go home with mom and wait for dad to come back."

The three little guys nodded in unison, as if they had discussed it beforehand.

"Boss! Boss! You're finally back safely!" Wang Yimin came running over from the dusty construction site opposite, with beads of sweat on his forehead.

Xie Yi looked at Wang Yimin, and saw that his chest was heaving and his breathing was uncertain. The anxiety in his heart seemed to infect the air around him, making people feel nervous.

"What happened?" Although Xie Yi's tone was calm, his eyes revealed concern.

"It's terrible! Our measuring instruments suddenly broke down. We were helpless the whole morning. Without accurate measurement data, the subsequent construction work cannot be carried out at all!"

Wang Yimin was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

Upon hearing this, Xie Yi frowned and said nothing more. He followed Wang Yimin's hurried steps towards the construction site.

The road to Xiaoxi Village must pass through the old bridge behind Xie Yi's construction site, which has been in disrepair for a long time. Weeds grow tenaciously in the cracks of the bridge surface.

Xu Xiufang was silent but determined. She held a child's hand in each and followed closely behind Xie Yi and Wang Yimin. The children looked curious and excited.

"We were only given five months to fix it. I went to all the repair shops in town early in the morning, but everyone said that this foreign thing was too advanced and they couldn't fix it unless they sent it to the provincial capital to find an expert."

As Wang Yimin spoke, beads of sweat the size of beans kept rolling down his forehead.

If the instrument is sent to the provincial capital, the round trip will be delayed by at least one month, which will undoubtedly make the tight project schedule even more difficult.

Purchasing it again is even more impossible. This kind of sophisticated equipment is almost nowhere to be found in this remote small county, and one must go to a big city to customize it, which is time-consuming and cost-prohibitive.

"Xie Yi, you must find a way to fix it. I went through a lot of trouble to get it mailed back from abroad by a distant relative. It cost me thousands of dollars! No matter what, you have to give me a solution today."

Boss Hu stood next to the faulty measuring instrument with his round belly and hands on his hips. His voice was so loud that it seemed like he was yelling, and his expression was full of impatience and dissatisfaction.

Xie Yi frowned, he knew in his heart that his daily job at the Agricultural Machinery Bureau was just to draw tractor blueprints. He had never seen this foreign equipment in front of him, let alone repair it.

Just when Xie Yi was in trouble, Xu Xiufang took the children and quietly walked to his side.

She was keenly aware of the predicament Xie Yi was facing. If it weren't for her unexpected appearance, Xie Yi might have been able to continue his stable job and would not have fallen into the dilemma he was in now.

After settling the children, Xu Xiufang slowly walked towards Xie Yi.