The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

Outdated concepts and rigid thinking are like a ship that has lost its rudder in the midst of strong winds and huge waves, and may capsize at any time.

"You? Just because you are a small contractor, you still want to discuss business with me? You are just daydreaming, it's ridiculous!"

Boss Ma's laughter was full of contempt and disdain. The laughter echoed in the air with a bit of provocation and complacency.

There was a playful gleam in his eyes, as if he had foreseen the embarrassment and frustration that the young couple was about to face.

Originally, Boss Ma was still secretly worried about not being able to find a suitable opportunity to tease this seemingly immature couple. Unexpectedly, this young man from the countryside actually came to him on his own initiative, providing him with a perfect opportunity to make fun of him.

"Cooperation? With me? Just because you sell those bricks, you run around this village today and that town tomorrow. Do you think you are playing a game?"

Boss Ma rolled his eyes at Xie Yi, his expression full of contempt and disapproval.

His tone was full of sarcasm, and every word was like a sharp blade, trying to cut through Xie Yi's self-esteem.

Xu Xiufang, who was standing aside, frowned, with a hint of dissatisfaction in her eyes. She was obviously unhappy with Boss Ma's attitude.

However, in the face of such provocation, Xie Yi remained calm, his expression normal, as steady as a pool of deep water without any ripples.

"Boss Ma, you may not know that the hot piece of land in the south has been approved for development, and I just happened to seize this opportunity and successfully won the entire project."

Xie Yi's words were calm and confident, and every word was powerful, instantly freezing the smile on Boss Ma's face, who was about to laugh at him.

Boss Ma was secretly annoyed. He had originally intended to compete for this fertile market and formed a construction team with a simple purpose - to make huge profits.

However, Party A disliked his lack of cultural background and required that the partner must have a certain level of cultural literacy, be able to understand complex design drawings, and also have rich construction experience.

As a result, there were only a few people in the entire county who met these conditions, and this opportunity was taken by the young man Xie Yi.

Boss Ma's eyes were wide open as he glared at Xie Yi fiercely. Then he sat back down on the chair with a thump and slammed his fist on the table with a "bang" sound, as if he was venting his resentment and anger.

"Boss Ma, you are a smart man. The amount of materials required for this commercial and residential building project is huge, and you should be well aware of the profit margin."

Xu Xiufang knew what was going on. She knew very well that Boss Ma would not be stupid enough to push away the fat meat that was right in front of him.

Sure enough, after a brief silence, Boss Ma compromised, “Okay, when do we sign the contract?”

At this moment, the issue of face has long been forgotten, because in this world, no one can resist money.

Xie Yi had heard that Boss Ma's business empire in Qiupu County had deep roots. If he could reach a cooperation with him, it would undoubtedly significantly reduce the cost of the project.

"Okay, I'll come and sign the contract tomorrow."

Xie Yi's response was crisp and clear. He was always more generous towards straightforward people.

At first, he just heard that the building materials here were more affordable and had no intention of coming here to purchase in person.

The original plan, even in the worst case scenario, was to spend more on shipping and order materials from a neighboring county.

However, fate always works in unexpected ways. Xie Yi not only solved the problem of building materials, but also unexpectedly helped Xu Xiufang solve her urgent problem. "

We are partners now. Can you give me some convenience regarding my wife's affairs?"

Although Xie Yi's words were implicit, they revealed a sense of future closeness. He no longer considered himself an outsider.

Boss Ma nodded slightly, indicating his agreement. "You can use the shop directly, but there is one thing, you can't bully my nephew. He is my only relative. If he really makes trouble, tell me and I will teach him a lesson."

Then he mentioned his young wife, "As for her, I will try to get her out sooner or later. She is so young and beautiful, it's a pity to keep her in there. It's just a matter of a word."

Xu Xiufang was indifferent to Boss Ma's promise about the store, but when she mentioned Zhou Xiaoyun, a hint of fluctuation flashed in her eyes.

She was well aware of the harm that Zhou Xiaoyun's illegal activities had caused to society, and was worried that she would repeat the same mistakes and harm more innocent families.

"Don't you want her to come out?"

Boss Ma keenly captured Xu Xiufang's subtle emotions.

"I know she didn't really do anything wrong, and those human traffickers were punished because of her, which made up for their mistakes. I believe she will be released soon, but I'm just worried that she won't stop."

Xie Yi explained, a hint of worry showing in his words.

As a mother, Xu Xiufang knew how precious maternal love was. When she thought that Zhou Xiaoyun had a daughter who needed care, her heart softened.

How can life in an orphanage compare to having a mother by your side?

When reading Zhou Xiaoyun's story, Xu Xiufang felt deeply sympathetic towards her experience, and was especially indignant towards the vampire-like old lady Zhou.

Zhou Xiaoyun's entire family was ruthlessly exploiting her, which forced her onto the wrong path.

"Let her stay in there for half a year. It will be a lesson to her. Your money should not be wasted. But after she comes out, you have to help me warn her not to cause trouble again."

Boss Ma's words were full of unquestionable authority. "If I can lock her up once, I can do it a second time to make sure she doesn't bother me again."

As he spoke, Boss Ma handed Xie Yi a cigarette, and his movements were somewhat gangster-like, "Here, have a smoke."

Then, he turned to Xu Xiufang and comforted her: "Don't worry, I will tell her to be smarter and not be so naive. If she has that time, she might as well do more practical things and make more money."

Xu Xiufang nodded slightly, feeling mixed emotions, lamenting that in this world, money ultimately has the final say.

If Xie Yi hadn't intervened, the consequences would have been disastrous.

Boss Ma's provocations and retaliations are more than just verbal threats.

Xu Xiufang, who was originally prepared to confront the issue head-on, did not expect the matter to be resolved so smoothly, which made her both surprised and relieved.

In the end, Xu Xiufang followed Xie Yi on the journey home with peace of mind, her heart full of expectations and hopes for the future.

The night was as dark as ink, and the stars were sparse. Xu Xiufang stepped out of the store. The dim glow of the street lamps elongated her figure. Fatigue and the night weighed heavily on her shoulders.

When she returned home, the walls were silent and only the depth of the night accompanied her. The days of hard work made even the most basic cleaning seem a luxury for her. Her body seemed to be pulled by the invisible gravity and she fell straight onto the bed. Her consciousness gradually blurred and the edge of the dream was just around the corner.

For her, life as a shop owner is much more difficult than her previous life's business battles where she had to shuttle between high-rise buildings and strategize.