The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

He felt that Xie Yi should not be satisfied with the status quo, but should take advantage of the tide of reform and opening up and bravely go out and venture into the outside world.

"Now the national policies are good, and there are opportunities everywhere, especially in the south. I heard that many people quit their stable jobs and went into business, and many of them have become millionaires."

Xie Zhi's words are full of yearning and encouragement for the outside world.

Xie Yi smiled faintly and explained, "I'm not going anywhere for the time being. The children are still young and need me around. Although I left the Agricultural Machinery Bureau, I have found a new way to make money. I plan to contract projects myself and start my own business."

Xie Zhi had been in the army for many years and was not familiar with the new field that Xie Yi mentioned, but from Xie Yi's determined eyes, he could feel that this choice was perfect for Xie Yi.

"I hope your future life will be more prosperous."

Xie Zhi's words were full of sincere blessings for his brother.

Xu Xiufang listened at the side, feeling a complex emotion in her heart.

She felt as if she had become a factor affecting Xie Yi's life trajectory, and this feeling made her feel guilty and helpless.

But as Zhou Xiaoyun experienced, everyone has to bear the consequences of their own choices.

Xie Yi keenly caught the subtle change in Xie Zhi's tone and asked with concern: "Is there any place you want to go in your heart?"

Xie Zhi had been wandering outside for many years. This time, when he was called back by his parents, he was unexpectedly involved in all kinds of troubles. He couldn't help feeling a little depressed.

He has an inseparable affection for the land where he was born and raised, but he cannot find a sense of belonging.

"I have decided to go abroad. We can keep in touch through letters in the future. I will send my parents' living expenses back on time. I hope you can take care of the things at home."

After Xie Zhi finished speaking, he took a deep breath, as if he wanted to blend all his reluctance and determination into this breath.

The two chatted for a while until Xie Zhi's expression gradually relaxed, then he turned around and left with peace of mind.

Xu Xiufang looked up at the sky and found that it was getting late. She began to think about going to Wang Yimin's house in the evening to inquire about purchasing goods.

At this time, an enticing aroma came from the kitchen. It turned out that Xu Xiaohua had made a big pot of dumplings with pork and sauerkraut stuffing. The aroma went straight into people's noses, making people drool.

The whole family sat together and enjoyed this delicious dumpling feast in a lively atmosphere.

Xu Xiaohua chewed slowly and suddenly said something shocking: "I plan to divorce, and I will go back to the Guo family to propose it tomorrow."

The chopsticks in Xu Xiufang's hand fell into the bowl with a clang, and the dumplings slipped out with them.

She widened her eyes in surprise and looked at Xu Xiaohua in disbelief, "Are you serious?"

Xu Xiaohua nodded heavily, with an unprecedented determination in her eyes: "I plan to learn how to do business with you. Even if I can only make a little money every day, at least I can support myself. When I save enough money, I will rent a house in the county town and bring my two children over."

Xu Xiufang thought to herself that as long as Xu Xiaohua could think it through, all other difficulties would be nothing.

"So when do you plan to go back to handle the formalities? Even if you don't get the certificate, you need a certificate from the village."

Xu Xiaohua sighed heavily, her brows full of worry: "I'm afraid that the head of Guojia Village will not issue a certificate. The people in their village are very united."

Xu Xiufang turned to look at Xie Yi, but found that he had a serious expression and did not speak for a long time.

Xu Xiufang couldn't help herself and urged, "Aren't you familiar with the village chief of Guojia Village? Why don't we go directly to him to get a certificate? This way, Xu Xiaohua doesn't have to make a special trip and avoid any more trouble."

Xie Yi frowned, looking a little embarrassed: "It's not that I don't want to help, it's just that we had some unpleasantness because of the matter of the village chief's son."

"Unpleasant?"

Xu Xiufang asked doubtfully.

"His son cut corners when supplying me with goods. He mixed a lot of gravel into the goods even though I needed stones, which seriously affected the quality of the project. In order to ensure that there were no problems with the project, I had to terminate my cooperation with him."

There was a hint of helplessness in Xie Yi's voice.

After hearing this, Xu Xiufang was completely stunned. She didn't expect there to be such twists and turns.

If this had not happened, my sister might have been able to return to the village smoothly and find a solution, but the current situation would undoubtedly give the village chief a handle that would become a bargaining chip to control them.

Even Xu Xiaohua, who is usually gentle and calm, could not hide her worries at this moment. Her brows were furrowed and her eyes revealed a hint of uneasiness.

This sudden change made Xu Xiaohua feel heavy-hearted. Even the delicious food in front of her for dinner lost its former appeal. She gently put down her chopsticks and ate without any appetite.

Seeing this, Xu Xiufang quickly comforted her: "Sister, don't worry too much. There is always a way out. We will always find a way to solve it."

Her voice was gentle but firm, and she tried to use this power to dispel the haze in her sister's heart.

Xu Xiaohua sighed lightly, with a complicated expression: "It's not your fault. Even if there was no incident with my brother-in-law, the village chief is not an easy person to deal with. Especially the Guo family, they will not let me go easily."

His words revealed his helplessness about past grudges and his worries about the future.

"Don't worry, let me think of a solution. I have made some influential friends in the city, maybe I can ask them to help contact the relevant departments and see if the Women's Federation can intervene and solve this problem for us."

There was a gleam of determination in Xu Xiufang's eyes, and she already had a preliminary plan in mind.

However, after careful consideration, Xu Xiufang realized that the most direct and effective way was to ask Chen Anping for help.

After all, in this strange city, they had almost no acquaintances to rely on.

Xie Yi caught the change in Xu Xiufang's eyes, and felt mixed emotions. A hint of displeasure unconsciously appeared on his face, but he did not say much.

His mind was as clear as a mirror, and he understood that Xu Xiufang was considering asking Chen Anping for help.

This thought inexplicably made him feel as if a huge rock was pressing on his chest, dull and oppressive.

"Don't add to your troubles. I'll go talk to my former colleague tomorrow. His wife happens to work at the Women's Federation and maybe she can help."

Xie Yi's words broke the silence, trying to help Xu Xiufang solve her problems.

Xu Xiufang was surprised to hear this. She excitedly grabbed Xie Yi's hand, with hope in her eyes: "Really? You are not kidding, are you?"

Xie Yi was stunned by this sudden action. He looked down at his tightly held wrist, and a panic surged in his heart, and his cheeks unconsciously flushed.

Xu Xiufang noticed Xie Yi's slightly red ears and laughed secretly in her heart, but she tried to restrain herself and quickly pulled her hand back, pretending to be relaxed and said: "I'll go wash the dishes first."