The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

Among the many choices, Xu Xiufang resolutely embarked on the most direct and tough path.

A face-to-face contest, uninvited, directly knocking on the opponent's door.

This practice is undoubtedly like throwing a stone into a calm lake, causing ripples.

When the old wooden door was slowly pushed open, they were greeted by an old man with gray hair and beard. He looked at the strange young couple with sharp eyes. Obviously, he did not expect them to appear.

"Excuse me, is there anything important that you two want to talk to Boss Ma about? I have to confirm it for him first. After all, we can't let just anyone into the mansion."

After the old man finished speaking, the flashlight in his hand drew a beam of light in the dim yard. Then he turned around and walked steadily into the inner room, leaving the two waiting outside the door.

In the courtyard, a strong yellow dog suddenly broke the silence of the night and barked at them non-stop. The sound was deafening and full of warning.

Seeing this, Xie Yi immediately held Xu Xiufang's hand tightly and said in a firm but gentle tone: "Don't be afraid, just stand behind me."

Although deep down he didn't want to get involved in this dispute, now that he was here, protecting his wife became his unshirkable responsibility.

Xu Xiufang had never seen such a ferocious big dog before, and she instinctively grabbed the corner of Xie Yi's clothes, shrank back slightly, and hid behind him.

Xie Yi noticed her nervousness, and while he comforted her softly, he held her hand more tightly, conveying silent strength: "Don't worry, it's tied with a chain, it won't hurt anyone."

Fortunately, the old man guarding the door did not keep them waiting for long. He soon reappeared at the door and said in a somewhat dignified tone, "Boss Ma, please come in and discuss in detail."

As Xu Xiufang expected, a head-on confrontation is not the best strategy to solve the problem.

Although Boss Ma holds a pivotal position in the local area, he has to consider the impact if his business wants to continue to prosper in Qiupu County. It is obviously not a wise choice to make things difficult for a woman, especially a woman with an unknown background like Xu Xiufang.

Led by the old man, they walked through a dark corridor and entered a living room with simple decorations, where they were asked to sit down.

Not long after, a well-dressed middle-aged man walked out from the inner room. With sharp eyes, he fixed his gaze directly on Xu Xiufang and seemed to ignore Xie Yi.

Boss Ma slowly sat down opposite Xu Xiufang and leisurely poured two cups of tea from the purple clay teapot beside him. His movements were smooth and graceful, as if he was performing a carefully planned performance.

"Come, have some tea first. I wonder what you two can do for me, as I am bothering you to come to my house so late at night?"

His words revealed a kind of confidence, as if everything was under his control.

Faced with Boss Ma's calmness, Xu Xiufang was not willing to be outdone. She had experienced many ups and downs, so she would not be easily intimidated by such an aura.

She had already made up her mind that Boss Ma would not easily attack them.

After all, openly committing violence on one's own turf is not only foolish, but also provides no substantive benefits to Boss Ma.

Although Boss Ma acts boldly, he is by no means a reckless person.

Sending people to surround Xu Xiufang's shop was more of a demonstration, intended to cause trouble for her and make her feel distressed.

However, Xu Xiufang easily resolved the awkwardness with her smooth social skills, without letting the atmosphere become awkward at all.

"Boss Ma, you are also a big shot in the business world. Why do you have to pick on us small-time entrepreneurs?"

There was a hint of provocation in her words, but she was also measured.

Boss Ma gently stroked the walnut in his hand, with a barely perceptible smile in his eyes. "Boss Xu, my nephew is young and impetuous, and he does things without thinking. Why do you bother with him? As for my female companion, she is also a person of temperament, and she acted impulsively at the moment. Can you please show some leniency and give her a way out?"

Boss Ma has been in the underworld for many years and knows the rules of the underworld very well. For those women who dare to play with fire and burn themselves, he always has to pretend to want to rescue them, or at least vent their anger on their behalf to show fairness.

But he didn't want to see real conflict.

"Boss Xu has been around the world, so he naturally understands that we must abide by the rules. If I don't say something, wouldn't it make me, Qin, look heartless and ungrateful?"

Boss Ma tried to use underworld ethics to constrain the conversation.

"Everyone knows that Boss Ma is known for his loyalty and righteousness, but what practical benefit can he get from standing up for Zhou Xiaoyun? There are so many beautiful women in this world, wouldn't it be more prestigious to change to a new one?"

Xu Xiufang was neither humble nor arrogant and directly pointed out the interests involved.

"Besides, how can a big shot like you, Boss Ma, be so obsessed with these personal affairs? Now is the time when the spring breeze of reform and opening up is blowing across the land. Only by seizing the opportunities of this era can you do whatever you want in the future. Your family is abroad, and I believe they are looking forward to reuniting with you soon."

Xu Xiufang's words were sharp, but they also cleverly touched the soft spot in Boss Ma's heart.

When Boss Ma heard this, he was surprised. He obviously didn't expect Xu Xiufang to know about these private matters.

You investigated me?"

He stared at Xu Xiufang vigilantly, with a hint of caution in his tone.

Xu Xiufang responded with a faint smile and said in a relaxed tone: "I just asked around a bit, and you have so many interesting stories about Mr. Ma."

Boss Ma couldn't help feeling unhappy. As a grown man and a tyrant in the business world, how could he tolerate others revealing his privacy so easily?

He suppressed his unhappiness and stood up to see the guest off, hoping to demonstrate his authority. However, Xu Xiufang unexpectedly led the topic to family matters, which made him feel quite embarrassed.

Seeing this, Xie Yi knew it was time to change strategy.

As the "red face" in the negotiations, he intervened at the right time to ease the atmosphere while proposing the possibility of cooperation.

"Boss Ma, we can actually cooperate for a win-win situation. I am planning to get involved in the real estate industry. If you are willing, we can develop it together and you will be responsible for supplying the materials. How about that?"

Xie Yi knew that although Boss Ma was quite powerful locally, he was not very sensitive to market trends.

If he really had a keen business sense, someone would have sought cooperation with him long ago.

Boss Ma’s past glory has become a thing of the past. Today, he is more like a frog in a well trapped in his own little world. If he does not change, he will eventually be eliminated by the tide of the times.

In this era, society is like a fierce gold rush, surging, with elimination and screening everywhere.

To survive this great test of time, one must rely not only on physical strength or background, but more on one's ideas and ability to adapt.