The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

Guo Zhenwu was a little overwhelmed by this sudden "VIP" treatment. He instinctively wanted to say that it was okay if he didn't return the bicycle, but then he realized how precious the bicycle was to his family and quickly changed his words: "Okay, okay, it's okay to return it later!"

Zhang Zhenxing, who was standing by, couldn't help but make a few jokes, which made everyone laugh and eased the awkward atmosphere: "Old Guo, don't worry, we know that it is your sweetheart, and we will definitely return it to you!"

Guo Zhenwu smiled embarrassedly, his face flushed.

The county magistrate asked Xu Xiufang with concern, his tone full of sincerity: "Mr. Xu, it is indeed inconvenient to go out without a private car. Do you want to use mine?"

Xu Xiufang replied with a gentle but dignified smile: "Thank you for your kindness, there is really no need to go to such trouble. I usually have a special car service. Today, because the driver did not arrive on time, I temporarily borrowed the car from the village chief for emergency."

The county magistrate understood what she meant and realized that he almost overlooked the huge corporate strength behind Xu Xiufang, so he didn't force it anymore.

As the leaders' convoy gradually went away, Xu Xiufang turned around and looked back, only to see the villagers staring at her in amazement.

She touched her cheek gently, looking confused: "What's wrong? Why is everyone looking at me like this?"

"Xiufang, was that really the county magistrate?"

Although Guo Zhenwu has confirmed it many times, he still can't hide his shock.

Xu Xiufang nodded slightly. A simple "hmm" made everyone present feel incredible.

In this situation, Guo Zhenwu couldn't find the right words to express his inner feelings for a moment. He just felt like something was blocking his throat.

The villagers were even more surprised. The county magistrate personally sent Xu Xiufang back to the village, and his attitude was so friendly. Such a scene had never been seen before!

What happened next surprised the villagers and added to their anticipation - the next day, the mayor personally came to this humble little village, and the villagers were pleasantly surprised one after another!

But this is just the prelude, the climax is yet to come...

In the following week, Xu Xiufang was busy every day, going out early and coming back late, until the day when Xiaobao offered sacrifices to his ancestors, when she stopped going out again.

On that day, not only the villagers, but also many leaders from the county and city gathered together to enjoy the feast.

Sitting together with so many high-ranking officials, the villagers felt nervous and excited. Their ears became extremely sensitive, catching every slight movement.

In an atmosphere of alcohol intoxication, the conversation between several leaders was vaguely heard by the villagers, and their words revealed the intention to build a factory in the village!

This was not anyone's illusion, many villagers heard it clearly!

This sudden good news made them so excited that they could hardly control themselves, but they did not dare to ask their leaders directly for confirmation.

Xu Xiufang was always surrounded by a group of leaders who did not dare to disturb her easily and could only watch her from afar, their hearts filled with anxiety and anticipation.

Two of them were Xie's father and Xie's mother, and they were particularly excited.

Because they remembered the conversation between Xu Xiufang and Jiang Chengping in the car on the day she came back. When Jiang Chengping asked how to boost the county economy, Xu Xiufang did not give a direct answer.

Jiang Chengping may have misunderstood her silence, thinking that she was helpless, but Xie's father and mother, as family members who had lived with Xu Xiufang for many years, understood her unspoken meaning better than Jiang Chengping.

Recalling Xu Xiufang's expression when she asked about the food issue that day, they began to suspect that perhaps she already had a preliminary idea in her mind at that time, but due to the feasibility and maturity of the plan, she did not rush to express it, and chose to pass it over in a joking manner.

Although the villagers could not get confirmation directly from Xu Xiufang, they placed their hopes on Xie's father and mother and came to ask: "I heard that the leaders want to build a factory here. Is this true? Your Xiufang has been in frequent contact with the leaders these days. Does she have any inside information?"

Xie's father responded cautiously, fearing that he might reveal too much: "We don't know about this either. She won't tell us about her work. But you know her. If there is anything good, she will never forget our village!"

Mother Xie suppressed her inner joy while maintaining her rationality: "Yes, she didn't tell us about the work, and even if she did, we might not understand. But don't worry, my Xiufang loves our village the most. If there is really a good thing, she will definitely stand on our side!"

Xie's words were like a shot of adrenaline, calming the villagers' uneasy mood.

Especially Guo Zhenwu, as the village chief, he has more information than ordinary villagers.

In the past two days, through various channels, he has heard that the county is planning to build a non-staple food processing factory, and the partner this time is a large enterprise from Beijing. The products are expected to be sold all over the country and even overseas markets!

If the factory can really be built in this village, it will undoubtedly mean that the small village is about to usher in earth-shaking changes and move towards a bright and smooth road!

Xu Xiufang got off the car and vaguely heard a disappointed voice from the crowd: "It's not him."

When she approached, those people waved at her in a friendly manner, "Who are you here to see? Which relative are you? We are busy here, why don't you go in and ask?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Xiufang swallowed the questions she wanted to ask. She smiled and agreed, then turned around and prepared to go back to the car to find Xie Yi.

However, the conversation behind him became clearer and clearer:

"Xiao Kai's parents will be here soon, right?"

"Didn't we agree on three o'clock? Hey, if you don't come soon, my man will soon be unable to resist the enthusiasm of Chief Xie."

Among this group of people, those who are a little older or have higher status would affectionately call Erbao "Xiao Kai", while those who are older but have lower positions than Erbao would habitually address him respectfully as "Xie Lichang".

"Let him hold on for a while! We need to have a good talk with his parents while Captain Xie is away. We need to get rid of the scolding and orders he is used to. It will be difficult to carry out the work if he is present."

"When I mention this, I feel sad. When Lichang Xie's parents arrive, I will ask them how they could have the heart to treat their son like this!"

There was deep concern and injustice in his words.

"Don't be too impatient. If you question them directly, I'm afraid they will never admit it. We must adopt a roundabout strategy. Mrs. Cheng, you are the battalion commander's wife. This matter still depends on you to come forward and coordinate!"

There was a sense of sophistication and forethought in his words, as if he had already thought of a strategy in his mind.

"OK, no problem!"

Mrs. Cheng answered cheerfully, with a look of determination and responsibility in her eyes.

Xu Xiufang's steps unconsciously paused for a moment, with doubts swirling in her heart: "..."

She couldn't help but ask herself, how come there were two village heads with the surname Xie and both of their names contained the character "Kai"?

Could it be that the person they were talking about was actually the young man who always had a sunny smile and was affectionately called Erbao by everyone?

However, if he really is Erbao, why do people think that he is accustomed to being scolded and ordered around?

This was very different from the Erbao she knew, who was always optimistic and positive, and occasionally a little naughty.

With doubts entwined around her mind like vines, Xu Xiufang decided to find out the truth.

So, she gently called out to Aunt Zhou, who was standing not far away and seemed particularly excited: "Sister, what are you all busy with?"