The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

As I watched the crowd gradually disperse, although I did not personally intervene in the conflict, the mental and physical exhaustion quietly welled up in my heart.

He helped Xu Xiufang check the old sewing machine, not neglecting any detail for fear of missing anything.

However, deep down in his heart, he was in a tangled mess of thoughts, and the pressure of life made him feel suffocated.

Ever since his grandparents passed away, his parents' attitude towards him seemed to be nothing but endless demands. Whether it was spiritual support or material satisfaction, there had never been a moment of comfort.

Xie Yi originally thought that after getting married and starting a family, he could live a more peaceful life guarding this small piece of his own.

The three children in front of him imitated him repairing things with great energy, which made the haze in his heart dissipate a little.

Especially when I saw Xu Xiufang hanging clothes to dry, the sadness in my heart disappeared without me noticing.

Even he himself did not notice these subtle changes.

Xu Xiufang's words just now were like a key that opened the long-sealed cage in his heart, and the emotions that had been pent up for many years were instantly released.

He realized that as a man, he carried a heavy burden on his shoulders as a son, a husband, and a father.

This realization caused his expression to slowly change from stern to gentle.

Just as he was concentrating on the sewing machine in his hands, Xu Xiufang gently touched his back after hanging up the clothes.

This sudden contact startled Xie Yi, who was concentrating on his work, and his heartbeat suddenly accelerated.

The moment she turned around, Xu Xiufang's eyes were like the clearest spring water in spring, sparkling with lively light, her eyes were curved and as bright as the crescent moon, and a faint blush appeared on her face, adding a bit of shy charm.

The corners of her mouth turned up, outlining a sweet curve, and her small canine teeth peeked out quietly with a smile, adding a bit of playfulness and cuteness to her.

"Do you think I'm particularly good?" Xu Xiufang's voice was mixed with a hint of expectation that is unique to young girls. With a sly light flashing in her eyes, she half-jokingly asked this hilarious question.

Xie Yi was speechless for a moment, his face remained calm, but if you looked closely, you would find that his ears had quietly turned red, revealing the unspoken secret in his heart.

Seeing this, Xu Xiufang pouted slightly, and the light in her eyes dimmed a little.

"Okay, I won't care about you from now on, hum." She pretended to be angry, but there was a hint of coquettishness in her words.

Xie Yi pursed his lips, as if looking for the most appropriate words, and finally managed to spit out a few words: "You are indeed very good."

However, Xu Xiufang was so smart that she saw through the reservation and courtesy in Xie Yi's words at a glance.

Although she felt disappointed, she did not force it and instead focused her attention on his actions.

Looking at Xie Yi still concentrating on checking the sewing machine, his seriousness and meticulousness silently conveyed another kind of reliability and care, which warmed people's hearts.

Xu Xiufang suddenly came back to her senses, tapped her forehead lightly, and said to herself: "Hey, what on earth am I thinking about?"

This scene seems a bit confusing, but it is also a display of innocence and loveliness.

Xie Yi felt puzzled by Xu Xiufang's sudden change, but he inexplicably felt a sense of interest in his heart.

"I'm going out to do something. I'll leave this place to you for the time being." Xu Xiufang patted Xie Yi on the shoulder and left a brief explanation.

Xie Yi simply nodded without asking any further questions.

Afterwards, Xu Xiufang hurriedly greeted Xu Xiaohua, then quickened her pace and rushed towards Zhou Xiaoyun's residence.

Xu Xiaohua looked at the unprocessed ribs in the kitchen, tied on an apron neatly, and decided to do things on her own so as not to cause unnecessary trouble to others.

On the other side, a disturbance was happening in Zhou Xiaoyun's home.

Old Mrs. Zhou felt unhappy when Xu Xiufang reappeared not long after the crowd dispersed.

She picked up a basin of cold water and tried to retaliate in the same way.

She seemed to have forgotten that Xu Xiufang was not an easy person to deal with.

Xu Xiufang's figure flashed lightly, and the basin of water was poured all onto the ground. The cool water vapor rose in the hot weather, bringing an unexpected coolness.

Xu Xiufang pursed her lips lightly, her smile carrying a hint of feigned innocence and amusement: "Oh, your welcome ceremony is really creative, you specially sprinkled water to cool me down, fearing that my hot temper couldn't stand the heat, it's really thoughtful."

Old Mrs. Zhou looked at Xu Xiufang's nonchalant look and couldn't help but said, "Save it. Our family doesn't want you to come visit us like this."

But Xu Xiufang still maintained her signature smile and responded: "I just like to come to you, there's nothing I can do about it."

"It's nothing serious, we just come here to chat and leave after that. Our Xie Yi already has a wife and children. If your daughter really wants to find a home, I suggest she find another husband. Even if something happens between Xie Yi and me, he will not choose to let your daughter marry him, because he loves those three children more than his own life, so how could he easily find a stepmother for them?" Xu Xiufang's tone was gentle, but every word she said was firm.

Then, she sighed softly, as if she was lamenting an unsolved mystery: "By the way, isn't the horse veterinarian still single? He has a stable job and is close to your daughter. I think they are a good match. You can consider it."

A complex and indescribable emotion surged up in Old Mrs. Zhou's heart, like a bottle of five flavors overturned, with a mixture of flavors.

She was fully aware that her daughter was a useless person, and she felt a mixture of helplessness and heartache.

Seeing that her daughter actually wanted to get involved in someone else's family, how could Mrs. Zhou not be furious at this unrealistic and unethical idea?

Not long ago, rumors in the village had been surging like a tide, and the villagers were outraged, demanding that the Zhou family be expelled from the village.

At that time, facing the villagers' condemnation, Old Mrs. Zhou felt bitter and helpless.

Now, Xu Xiufang's words unexpectedly woke her up.

The initial anger gradually subsided, and was replaced by a sense of recognition.

It is said that the restless daughter once again stepped into the city in search of a horse veterinarian.

Old Mrs. Zhou thought to herself that her daughter was wandering around all day, helpless and homeless. If they were really in love, perhaps they could get married right away.

In her opinion, marriage is just a formality. The key is that the person to be married must be a man, and the betrothal gift cannot be ambiguous. This is the insistence and dignity of the older generation.

Thinking of this, Old Lady Zhou's eyelids drooped slightly, and the corners of her mouth forced a bitter smile, with a hint of helplessness in her voice: "Don't worry, Xie Yi doesn't even have a decent job. Even if my girl is alone for the rest of her life, she will never marry a poor guy with three children."