The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

"It's absolutely true! I can guarantee that he told me those words himself!"

Aunt Zhou responded hastily, patting her chest vigorously as she spoke, her expression serious and slightly excited: "I clearly heard him say that his father has a strong temper and is the most powerful person in the village. He would beat him up for trivial matters at any time."

"Look over there!"

Suddenly someone in the crowd exclaimed.

Everyone looked in the direction that person pointed, and saw that the family of three had become the focus of the whole place.

Captain Xie, who had always been mature, steady, cheerful and sunny in the army, seemed to have returned to his childhood. He teased his father with a naughty face: "Boss Xie, who makes a fortune in our family, didn't you say you couldn't come? Why are you here to join in the fun again?"

Xie Yi looked calm and answered in a calm but dignified tone: "I have been here for two days, but I still haven't received your share of the 'doujin'. Don't forget to pay your debts!"

"I don't want to owe you anything, you better leave now," Xie Erbao pretended to be relaxed and continued with a grin, "As long as my mom stays with me, it'll be fine! Mom, you know, my brothers in the team are so handsome, don't you like looking at handsome guys the most? I'll take you to have a look then... Ouch!!"

Before he could finish his words, Xie Erbao dodged his father's light blow unexpectedly and immediately let out a cry of dissatisfaction.

"Dad, why are you doing this again!"

Xie Erbao cried out aggrievedly.

Xie Yi just snorted coldly, and then kicked him casually, but there was a subtle flash of kindness and teasing in his eyes.

"Don't hit me anymore. If you really make me angry, I will fight back. You may not be able to beat me now!"

Xie Erbao threatened half-jokingly and half-seriously.

Xie Yi seemed to see through his son's little trick and acquiesced to this harmless "challenge".

"..."

Although Xie Erbao spoke tough, he didn't dare to really do anything. He just snorted unwillingly and snatched the luggage from his father's hands in one go. He said in a half-complaining and half-concerned tone: "I'll take it! You are old, be careful not to hurt your waist, that would be troublesome!"

"Okay, you are young and strong, and your back is strong, so this little luggage is no problem for you."

As Xie Yi spoke, he quickly and neatly piled all the luggage onto Xie Erbao's back, even putting the bag in his mother Xu Xiufang's hand on his son's shoulders.

Xie Erbao leaned forward slightly under the heavy load, looking as if he could not bear the burden, which attracted silent gazes from those around him.

"..."

Someone among the bystanders asked Aunt Zhou again, with a hint of confusion in his voice: "You're just going to get beaten like this? Isn't this what you asked for?"

Aunt Zhou was speechless for a moment, her face full of helplessness, not knowing how to respond.

"Oh, right," Erbao dragged a pile of luggage towards the crowd with great effort. He found a group of people gathered at the door. He quickly pulled his parents over and began to introduce them one by one. "Aunts and sisters-in-law, this is my father and mother, Mom and Dad, these are our neighbors..."

Then, he enthusiastically introduced both parties one by one. The scene seemed a little chaotic but also warm.

The family members suddenly understood and realized their previous misunderstanding. Looking at the family of three laughing harmoniously in front of them, especially Xu Xiufang's smile as gentle as the spring breeze, they couldn't help feeling embarrassed.

Xu Xiufang noticed the atmosphere around her, the corners of her mouth curled up, and a kind smile flashed in her eyes.

Xie Erbao didn't understand what was going on, so he asked curiously, "Mom, what are you laughing at?"

"I'm just very happy that these aunts and sisters-in-law care about you so much," Xu Xiufang smiled even more brightly, her words full of cherishment for the harmony among neighbors.

Everyone looked at each other, not knowing how to respond, and thought to themselves: Is this a disguised form of ridicule?

Xie Erbao didn't notice the subtlety and continued happily, "Yes, my aunts and sisters-in-law are always very nice to me. Oh, and they also brought a lot of fruits. I'll share them with everyone!"

After he finished speaking, he swiftly unloaded his luggage and took out a large bag of colorful fruits, including yellow tangerines, bright oranges, and rosy apples, and placed them one by one in front of Aunt Zhou and others.

"Haha, no need, we won't eat it, you can keep it and enjoy it slowly."

Aunt Zhou and the others laughed dryly a few times. They originally thought that something big had happened, but it turned out to be a misunderstanding. Now they were caught by the real owner, which made them feel a little embarrassed, not to mention eating other people's food.

Xu Xiufang saw through everyone's thoughts and didn't seem to mind. She knew in her heart that this world was so warm and cozy because of those people who were willing to "meddle in other people's business."

If not for this, if Erbao really had any difficulties, this group of enthusiastic neighbors might really be able to lend a helping hand.

So, she stepped in personally to break the deadlock: "Everyone, please don't be polite. Fruits are meant to be shared. If you don't eat them, we can't finish them. It would be such a waste if they go bad."

Seeing this, everyone felt relieved to see that Xu Xiufang was sincere and didn't seem to be being polite, so they accepted the kindness and said with a smile: "Then we won't be polite. Thank you for your Xiaokai's kindness."

"You're welcome," Xu Xiufang responded with a smile, "We also want to thank everyone for taking care of my little Kai."

"We can't do anything to help Chief Sheri, but he always goes out of his way to help us."

Someone smiled sincerely.

"This is mutual support," Xu Xiufang said with a warm smile. Seeing Erbao carrying his bag again, she said goodbye to everyone with a smile, "Let's go home and cook first. Remember to come visit us when you have time."

"Definitely come!"

Everyone watched them leave, and unconsciously looked at Captain Xie who suddenly returned to his childish appearance. He was carrying heavy luggage, and when he met his father's eyes, he deliberately straightened his back and showed an "no problem" look. But once he turned to face his mother, his strength collapsed in an instant, and an expression like asking for help appeared on his face, as if he was silently confessing the weight of the burden.

Everyone's eyes turned to Aunt Zhou at the same time.

A trace of embarrassment flashed across Aunt Zhou's face, and her dry laugh was mixed with a bit of haste. She turned around hastily, and returned home almost as if she was escaping, under the pretext of making dinner.

……

As soon as he entered the house, Xie Erbao unceremoniously threw all the heavy luggage on his back onto the floor with a clang. While wiping the sweat from his forehead, he complained loudly: "I'm so tired - oh no, I'm so hot!"

Noticing the teasing in his father's eyes, he changed his tone unwillingly. Just as he was about to go to his mother to act coquettishly and complain, he was startled when he suddenly heard his mother's laughter.

Xie Erbao: ???

"mom!"

Erbao almost blurted it out, with a hint of disbelief and surprise in his voice. It felt like countless small drums were beating in his heart, and he wondered: Is this still the mother who always stands by me?

How could I not help laughing when my dad seemed to be "bullying" me?

"It's not just because of you," Xu Xiufang explained patiently, gently tapping Erbao's nose, then turned to Xie Yi with a sly gleam in her eyes, "It's also because of you, the 'victim' father!"