The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

Xie Yi carefully selected the ribs with meat and put them into Xu Xiufang's bowl one by one.

Dabao and Erbao also followed their father's example and scrambled to give the pork ribs in their bowls to their mother. Even the youngest Xiaobao insisted on giving what he thought was the best to Xu Xiufang.

Looking at the pile of spare ribs in the bowl, Xu Xiufang felt mixed emotions, touched but also a bit helpless and amused.

As the night deepened, after washing up, the family sat together under the warm light. The three boys had a lively discussion about the upcoming new life, and their childish words were full of longing and curiosity about the future.

"Mom, is the baby living in your belly now?"

Xiaobao opened his eyes wide, his face full of curiosity.

"Yes, but it could also be my younger brother."

Xu Xiufang explained gently, while secretly hoping that it was a younger sister. After all, there were already many younger brothers in the family. But she also knew that no matter whether it was a boy or a girl, they were all her own flesh and blood and would be loved as before.

The children's ideas were simple and direct. Xiaobao and Erbao expressed their opinions and argued endlessly, while Xu Xiufang listened with a smile and occasionally interrupted to mediate. The atmosphere was warm and joyful.

It was late at night, and as the sound of the broadcast from the small loudspeaker gradually faded away, Xu Xiufang and Xie Yi walked into their cozy little house hand in hand.

As soon as Xie Yi stepped onto the kang, he naturally embraced Xu Xiufang in his arms. His rough but warm hands gently covered her bulging belly. At that moment, all the fatigue seemed to disappear.

Xu Xiufang's lips curled up into a faint smile, her heart filled with joy and happiness of becoming a mother.

"Good Night, Darling."

Xie Yi left a kiss on her lips, very gently.

"Good night."

Xu Xiufang adjusted herself into a comfortable posture, ready to welcome the embrace of dreamland, her heart filled with beautiful expectations for the future.

The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight came through the window, Xu Xiufang opened her eyes and found that Dabao and Erbao had already put on their schoolbags and set off for school, while Xie Yi was busy in the kitchen, preparing for a new day.

She asked curiously, "What are you doing?"

Her tone was full of dependence and gratitude towards her husband.

"I'm making steamed buns for you and the children," Xie Yi's voice was gentle, with a hint of homely warmth. He answered while busy with his work, his eyes drifting to the children playing outside the window from time to time, "If they are hungry, they can eat the steamed buns themselves, don't worry about them. Just have a good rest and get enough rest."

Hearing this, Xu Xiufang couldn't help but raise her lips, with a smile in her eyes. "It's just a pregnancy, why are you so delicate? Other women in the village who are about to give birth are still working in the fields. I have it much easier than them."

There was a hint of self-mockery in her tone, mixed with her being touched by Xie Yi's attentive care.

"I can't control other people," Xie Yi stopped what he was doing and looked back at Xu Xiufang, his eyes full of doting and smiles, as if the whole world melted in this gentle gaze, "but you are my wife, I don't want you to be tired at all, I just want you to be comfortable."

These words were like the warm sunshine in spring, shining into Xu Xiufang's heart.

Xu Xiufang felt warm in her heart. Looking at the trays of plump white steamed buns on the table, she felt an indescribable sense of happiness.

With these ready-made steamed buns, she can just steam them when she is hungry. It is indeed much more convenient and makes her feel the warmth and security of home.

The midday sun shone through the window lattice and sprinkled into the house. Before leaving for work, Xie Yi gently held Xu Xiufang's hand and said to her softly, "Baby, I've been transferred to a short-distance line. I can spend more time with you and the children in the future."

His voice was full of anticipation and joy.

"Approved so quickly?"

Xu Xiufang was a little surprised, a hint of joy flashed in her eyes, and then she became a little worried, "Will there be any problem?"

"It's just a matter of saying hello to the captain," Xie Yi explained lightly, with confidence in his eyes. "Short trip means no need to travel far. Even if it's a business trip, it will only be two or three days at most. I can also share more of the family affairs. Captain Jiang Chengping knows our situation and understands it very well."

Xu Xiufang nodded, knowing that Xie Yi was very popular in the transport team, especially with the team leader Jiang Chengping, so it would not be difficult for him to adjust his work.

Thinking of this, she felt more at ease.

However, this change also quietly caused waves in the village, especially Yu Hong, who had an unconcealable excitement on her face when she ran to tell Xu Xiufang the news.

"Did you know? Xie Yi specifically asked Jiang Chengping to adjust his job for you and the baby in your belly."

Yu Hong's eyes were sparkling with envy. She had just heard the good news and could not wait to come and visit Xu Xiufang. She also brought a lot of supplements and collected almost all the good things available on the market.

The first time Yu Hong stepped into Xu Xiufang's home, she was deeply attracted by the atmosphere there.

The blue bricks and gray tiles are simple yet elegant. Although there are no gorgeous decorations, every detail reveals the owner's care and taste, giving people a quiet and comfortable home feeling.

"It looks ordinary, but how come it makes people feel so comfortable? I want to move in and be your neighbor."

Yu Hong admired sincerely, her words full of envy.

"It's just casually decorated. If you like, come and sit here often," Xu Xiufang responded modestly, with a sincere welcome flashing in her eyes.

Of course Yu Hong was joking, and it was unrealistic for them to stay, so she smiled and changed the subject. The two of them soon returned to the topic of the supplements.

Looking at the milk powder, malted milk and other supplements that Yu Hong brought, Xu Xiufang smiled with gratitude in her heart, "You are so kind. Why did you bring so many things?"

"Not too much, not too much. Pregnant women need to nourish themselves well, and we women need to be nicer to ourselves," Yu Hong said seriously, her face filled with the care and consideration of someone who has experienced it.

Xu Xiufang looked at Yu Hong's well-maintained face, secretly admiring her and nodding in agreement, "You're right! I used to be so busy that I neglected myself."

"However, you can eat more in the early stage, but you have to control it in the later stage," Yu Hong reminded based on her own experience, her eyes full of concern, "If the fetus is too big, it will be difficult to give birth, so you have to pay attention."

"Got it, thank you for your reminder."

Xu Xiufang looked as if she had benefited a lot and silently took note of Yu Hong's suggestions.

Yu Hong suddenly remembered that Xu Xiufang was already a mother of three children. She couldn't help but pat her forehead and said with a smile: "You look too young. I always forget that you are an experienced mother."

"For me, every time is a new experience," Xu Xiufang said with deep emotion, and was grateful for Hong's sharing of experience. "I didn't have much experience the first two times, and I got through it in a daze."

"That's because you have a good husband," Yu Hong exclaimed, with a tone of envy and affirmation. "When he knew you were pregnant, he immediately adjusted his job. Where can you find a man like him? If he insists on driving long distances for a few more months, he will definitely be selected as a team leader next year!"