The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

"what's the situation?"

Xie Yi gently smoothed her sweat-soaked hair and considerately handed her a bottle of mineral water. As if he knew everything, he asked with a deep gaze, "What did those aunts and sisters talk about with you when I parked the car just now?"

Xu Xiufang took the water bottle, raised her head gracefully and took a big sip. Then she turned her eyes and gave Erbao a mysterious look: "Ask him, he knows what they talked about!"

Xie Yi followed his wife's gaze to Erbao, only to see his son's face full of confusion: "What can I say to them? Usually we just greet each other and nod, and occasionally help carry gas tanks. We don't interact much, and I'm too busy with my own work!"

"Are you sure you didn't mention anything else?"

A hint of confusion appeared between Xu Xiufang's brows.

Seeing this, Erbao began to doubt himself. Did he accidentally let the cat out of the bag?

But after racking his brains to think about it, he still shook his head firmly: "Really not!"

Xu Xiufang snorted and glanced at him with a smile in her eyes: "But they said that you are a little master who was spoiled by the two of us. They also said that your father appears to be serious on the surface, but in fact he is the softest person at heart. He is the invisible hero of our village!"

Xie Yi was immediately filled with questions, and Erbao also looked confused.

"I was clearly praising you, so how come I became synonymous with a violent person?"

Xie Yi didn't know whether to laugh or cry, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.

"When did I..." Erbao suddenly had an idea and remembered that when he was cleaning that day, Aunt Zhou came over to greet him. It seemed that she did say that casually, but this was a complete misunderstanding!

"It's really a big misunderstanding!"

Erbao explained eagerly.

"What kind of misunderstanding?"

Xie Yi asked, his expression clearly hinting that if the explanation was not clear, he would verify the "violence" with actual action.

"It's really a misunderstanding. She may just think that I'm more hardworking, and then--" Erbao was so nervous that he stepped back repeatedly and swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue. After all, he once inadvertently mentioned that his father's "hands-on ability" was second to none in the village!

"mom……"

Erbao looked at his mother helplessly, tears of grievance welling up in his eyes.

"Alright, alright, don't you know what he's thinking?"

Xu Xiufang suppressed her laughter and pulled Xie Yi to her side, cleverly changing the subject: "I'm hungry, let's cook!"

Xie Yi snorted without comment, and then ordered Erbao to prepare dinner.

Erbao had no objection this time. He rolled up his sleeves and went into the kitchen without saying a word.

When he lived alone, he seldom used fire to cook. There were very few kitchen utensils at home, so he had to use the public kitchen.

Xu Xiufang's active companionship made him feel warm: "Mom is the best!"

Xu Xiufang glanced at him sideways and asked half-jokingly, "Does this mean your father is not okay?"

"Not at all."

Erbao hurriedly shook his head to deny it.

In his heart, his father is actually a very good person, but the way they get along has been around for a long time and is not easy to change, so he explained: "He is just too strict."

Hearing this, Xu Xiufang nodded with a smile, her eyes full of kindness.

On the way downstairs, they happened to see Aunt Zhou washing vegetables outside. Erbao pretended to be resentful and said, "Aunt, you have caused me so much trouble!"

Aunt Zhou smiled sheepishly, looking a little awkward.

Dinner was ready, and Xu Xiufang and Erbao returned with the delicious dishes. The clanging sound of Xie Yi repairing the faucet could be heard in the dormitory.

Erbao followed the sound and saw his father leaning over the sink. He couldn't help but exclaimed, "Oh, Mr. Xie, you actually came out in person and bothered me with this little problem?"

Xie Yi glanced at him, and before he could say anything, a big hand behind Erbao quietly pulled him back: "Erbao, when will you change your slick personality?"

During the meal, Aunt Zhou specially brought some delicious homemade meat dishes as an apology.

The family tacitly accepted the kindness and did not pursue the matter any further.

Erbao’s residence is simple and clear, with a layout of one bedroom and one living room.

At night, Xie Yi and Xu Xiufang rested in the inner room, while Erbao spent the night in the living room.

The next morning, Erbao went to the team with the gifts brought by his parents, and shared the fruits and snacks with his superiors, colleagues and soldiers under his command.

During these two years, Xie Yi and his wife secretly donated a lot of supplies to the company anonymously. Considering various factors, they never disclosed Erbao's information.

The leaders are very smart and are fully aware of the good intentions behind this.

Upon learning of their arrival, the family members were specially allowed to watch flight training in the afternoon.

This news made Erbao ecstatic. His older brothers and sisters all had the opportunity to show their abilities in front of their parents, but he alone had never shown off his skills!

Eager to get his parents' approving gaze, Erbao quickly turned around and couldn't wait to greet them.

The only purpose of Xie Yi and Xu Xiufang's trip was to accompany Erbao, so they did not arrange any other itinerary.

After getting up in the morning, I had breakfast, chatted with the neighbors in the housing estate for a while, and then returned to Erbao's residence.

In his spare time, Xie Yi started to repair the damaged small items in Erbao's house.

Xu Xiufang had no specific tasks to do, so she started to tidy up Erbao's room. Even though Erbao had cleaned it himself, he was a rough boy after all, and although it looked tidy on the surface, there were still quite a few messes.

When Xu Xiufang was sorting, she tried her best to keep Erbao's belongings in their original state. Taking into account the inconvenience of communication, she was afraid that Erbao would not be able to find what he needed for daily life after she left.

Soon, the room was brand new. Xu Xiufang stood up, thinking about finding Xie Yi to talk and enjoy this rare parent-child time.

Xie Yi bent over, his figure almost parallel to the old table, holding an old but sharp hammer in his hand, and concentrating on hitting the joints of the table legs.

Due to its age, the leg had circles of mold on the edges, and the wood had become soft, and sawdust would fall off if touched lightly.

The new wood he had chosen was bright in color and tough in texture, and was obviously carefully selected, forming a sharp contrast with the rotten old table legs.

The sunlight shines through the window lattice onto his shoulders, adding a sense of warmth and peace to the picture.

As their careers prospered, Xie Yi and Xu Xiufang's living environment had been completely transformed. Luxurious villas replaced their former country cottages, brand-name clothing replaced simple clothes, and even the dishes on the table became colorful. However, this transformation from the inside out did not make them forget their original intentions.

Even though Xie Yi holds a high position, he still retains his delicate care for his family and his simple attitude towards life. Occasionally, he personally repairs items at home, which becomes a way for him to relax in his busy life.

The moment Xie Yi looked up, the sweat beads on his forehead sparkled in the sunlight, like the nectar after hard work, reflecting the tenacity and satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

Xu Xiufang looked at him and felt as if she had returned to the past. Although the days at that time were simple, they were full of pure happiness.

A breeze blew by, causing the curtains to sway gently, carrying with it the faint woody scent and sweat from Xie Yi's body, which caused a gentle ripple in Xu Xiufang's heart.

Erbao's voice broke the silence. His face was filled with youthful vitality, and his excitement infected everyone.

Xu Xiufang's surprise was mixed with pride as a mother. Her hands were unconsciously clasped together and her eyes were full of anticipation.

When Xie Yi was getting dressed and getting ready to leave, the backs of the two looked particularly warm in the sun, an image of a couple walking side by side and bearing the wind and rain together.

The open view of the training ground is refreshing. Although one can only view it from a distance, every roar of an airplane engine and every track of an airplane cutting through the sky strongly shakes the hearts of everyone present.

Xie Yi's eyes always followed Erbao's figure. It was a deep fatherly love that went beyond words. Even though they were at a distance, he could feel the invisible bond between them.

When Erbao gestured with his fist, Xu Xiufang's excitement and pride were beyond words. She held Xie Yi's hand tightly. The tacit understanding and affection between the two were most sincerely expressed at this moment.

The plane taking off into the sky is not only an expectation for the future, but also the best testimony to their family's unremitting efforts and pursuits.

Xu Xiufang's emotional fluctuations made Xie Yi, who had always been strong, feel a little flustered.

Her tears are a release from past hardships and a gratitude for the beautiful present.

Xie Yi gently embraced her in his arms and comforted her in the simplest way. The hug at this moment was worth a thousand words.

Xu Xiufang suggested returning to Xiaoxi Village, which was the starting point of their love and carried too much sweetness of first acquaintance and the budding of dreams.

Xie Yi agreed without hesitation. They both knew that no matter how long the road ahead was, the original innocence and attachment to home would always be their spiritual home.

As the sun sets, the two figures gradually fade away, leaving behind a deep mark of time and love.