The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

Xu Xiufang spoke with sincerity, "You have a son and a daughter, and the pension left by your late husband. Even if you don't farm, you can still make a living. If I have a chance to succeed in the future and start a business, if you are willing to follow me, it will be no problem for me to send my children to college."

Xu Xiufang's series of firm promises instantly dispelled the gloom in Widow Li's heart, and her tears gradually stopped.

Xu Xiufang gently helped Widow Li sit on the chair. Everything seemed to be moving in the right direction, and a new hope and future began to be woven between them.

"I'm right, aren't I? Look at your two little ones. They can come up with an idea as soon as they turn their eyes. For them, the college entrance examination in the future will be as easy as taking candy from a bag, right?"

When Widow Li heard for the first time someone praising her child so highly for being smart, she felt so overwhelmed with joy that she could hardly contain herself.

"Hey, my brother-in-law always says that my two children only know how to play and have no hope of going to college."

Whenever the topic touched upon children, a strange light would flash in Widow Li's eyes.

Xu Xiufang gently waved her hand: "Xie Yi is an intellectual who graduated from high school. If you have any questions about your studies, just go to him, or come to my house directly. Xie Yi and I will do our best to tutor them. Besides, the three of us can just study with them and encourage each other."

Widow Li wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with her rough fingers, and slowly released them with a heavy sigh.

"At such a young age, I don't have my father's company..."

When I thought of this, my nose started to feel sore again, and tears slid down silently like pearls that had broken off the string.

Noticing that Widow Li's mood had calmed down a little, Xu Xiufang continued gently, "Sister Li, we can't continue to be negative like this. The children are already pitiful enough. They have lost their father. If they lose their mother too, what will happen to their future?"

Xu Xiufang's eyes were sharp and insightful. She knew very well that Widow Li once had the desperate idea of ​​leaving this world with her children.

Widow Li turned her face away, not daring to face the frightening thought, and just whispered: "I am in the village now, and I really can't raise my head."

The unfinished words were interrupted by a sudden sob, and tears burst out again.

"Tell me the truth, and I'll go with you to fight those gossipers."

Xu Xiufang's words were firm and warm, like a force injected into Widow Li's heart.

Widow Li wiped her tears with her sleeves and said, "Now everyone in the village is spreading rumors that I have a mole on my chest. They are making up all sorts of stories."

Amidst her sobs, Xu Xiufang gently patted Widow Li on the back and asked softly, "Is someone deliberately looking for trouble with you? Do they think you are easy to bully?"

Widow Li nodded, tears mixed with indignation: "I have never done anything against my conscience outside. As for the mole, it was last time when your little treasure accidentally fell into the water. When I was washing clothes by the river, little treasure struggled in the water and accidentally pulled my collar open. At that time, I only wanted to save him, so I hurried to the clinic. Maybe someone saw me on the way, so such rumors spread."

When Widow Li said this, she burst into tears and could no longer control her grief.

Xu Xiufang was very clear in her mind and with her eyes slightly narrowed, she waited for Widow Li to expose the evil deeds of Xie Fei, the mastermind behind the incident.

"Xie Fei believed those rumors and thought I was a casual person. He wanted to take advantage of me and even proposed to meet me at four in the morning and said he would give me ten dollars!"

Widow Li's voice trembled. "This is clearly a naked insult! How can I hold my head up high in the village after he does this?"

Xu Xiufang patted Widow Li on the shoulder and said calmly and firmly: "If he really dares to come, just let him come."

Widow Li was almost fainted with anger after hearing what she had said. She had thought Xu Xiufang would lend a helping hand after listening to her experience, but she had never expected that she would just sit there and watch the show. She was very disappointed.

But at this moment, Xu Xiufang leaned close to Widow Li, whispered in her ear, and elaborated on a detailed plan.

When Widow Li heard this, hope suddenly ignited in her eyes. "This is a great idea! It can not only teach Xie Fei a profound lesson, but also serve as a warning to others. From now on, no one will dare to provoke me easily."

Despite this, Widow Li was still a little nervous, worried that Xu Xiufang would back down at the critical moment. After all, no matter how good the plan was, execution was the key.

"Will you really come to help me?" There was a hint of uncertainty in Xu Xiufang's eyes, but more of it was anticipation.

She nodded seriously, and her determination seemed to penetrate people's hearts.

Afterwards, she confided to Widow Li all the disputes between her and Ma Chang without reservation.

As a result, Widow Li's heart suddenly became much clearer, and a feeling of being in the same boat arose spontaneously.

Xu Xiufang was overwhelmed with thoughts as she tried hard to search her memory for Widow Li's real name. She usually called her "Sister Li" politely, but at this moment, she felt that at this private and important moment, calling her by her name could better express her inner closeness and respect.

"Sister Li, what's your full name? I've been calling you 'Sister Li, Sister Li' all day and I've gotten myself confused." Xu Xiufang said with an apologetic smile.

Li Guifang smiled slightly, stood up and gently held Xu Xiufang's hand.

"My name is Li Guifang. You can call me Sister Guifang from now on. The day I was born, osmanthus flowers were in full bloom and the whole yard was filled with fragrance, so my father gave me this name."

"Okay, Sister Guifang sounds much more friendly!"

Xu Xiufang smiled and took out a few bright red watermelons and juicy peaches from the cloth bag she brought with her. "Give them to the two children. I have to go back and prepare dinner."

Li Guifang stood up gratefully and held Xu Xiufang's hand tightly, "Thank you so much."

Xu Xiufang suddenly remembered the large beef bones she had carefully selected at the market that morning. "Why not let the two children come to my house for dinner in the evening? I'll make a pot of fragrant beef soup to nourish their bodies."

Li Guifang quickly shook her head, looking shy, "Oh, you are too polite. How can I have the nerve to disturb you? Besides, beef is very expensive these days."

"I really like your two little ones, too," Xu Xiufang insisted, "After dinner, let them come over to study with the three of us so they can keep each other company."

Xu Xiufang specially bought a batch of stationery today. If she wants to eliminate the unfamiliarity between her elder and second child, she must start with their interests and cannot force it.

To stimulate interest in learning, a gradual infiltration process is required, which cannot be achieved through simple preaching.

She plans to let her own children spend more time with them, use the positive influence of the older children to motivate them, and when their interest naturally emerges, she has her own set of methods to guide and motivate them.