The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

"Sister-in-law, don't take it to heart. Let the past be the past," Xu Xiufang's eyes gently swept across Qin Yunli's abdomen, and her words were full of meaning. "In the future, just don't think about those unnecessary things."

Her words are both a forgiveness of the past and a hint for the future.

Qin Yunli's face changed slightly. She knew the implication of Xu Xiufang's words. It was to let the past go, but also to remind her that if the fetus in her belly was still a daughter, she should not have any improper thoughts.

After experiencing what Xu Xiufang did, how could Qin Yunli dare to make the same mistake again?

She had seen Xu Xiufang's methods, and even Xie's mother was unwilling to confront her head-on, so how could she dare to act rashly? So she quickly agreed: "Second sister-in-law, don't worry, I will never have that kind of thought again!"

Xu Xiufang nodded slightly and said nothing more. Everything was self-explanatory.

Xie Chunyan keenly captured the subtle awkwardness in the air, and quickly changed the subject, inviting Xu Xiufang into the house in a light-hearted tone to appreciate the clothes she had carefully prepared for the unborn little life.

Those small clothes and pants are arranged neatly, with gentle colors that are childish yet interesting. They are neither the traditional pink and blue nor the bright red and purple, perfectly embodying a neutral beauty.

Xie Chunyan took great pains to choose the fabrics, and each piece is soft and skin-friendly, as if you can feel the delicacy and tenderness of baby skin.

Xu Xiufang stroked these small pieces of clothing, her eyes sparkling with emotion, and her heart filled with gratitude towards this attentive older sister.

"Sister, you are so thoughtful. I really don't know how to thank you."

Xu Xiufang's voice was filled with sincere gratitude.

Xie Chunyan blushed slightly and smiled shyly, with a simple tenderness in her eyes. "Oh, sister-in-law, we are all talking about different things, but I am happy to do this."

As she spoke, she offered to help Xu Xiufang deliver the clothes to next door. Her kindness made people feel warm.

Xu Xiufang declined her kindness, thinking in her heart that she would ask Xie Yi to help with the moving after the New Year's Eve dinner, so as not to disturb Xie Chunyan's busy schedule and at the same time give Xie Yi a chance to perform.

After hearing this, Xie Chunyan smiled so much that her eyes curved into crescents and she readily agreed to the arrangement.

The two walked out of the room side by side. In the yard, the Xie family was filled with the festive atmosphere.

Father Xie and Big Boss Xie were taking a group of children, happily pasting Spring Festival couplets. The children's laughter was crisp and melodious, adding a bit of vitality and vigor to this winter.

In the kitchen, Xie Yi was concentrating on preparing the New Year's Eve dinner. His figure looked particularly focused amid the steaming heat.

This may seem a little unusual to many people. After all, in traditional concepts, the kitchen is a woman's world.

However, Xie Yi broke this stereotype. He not only took the spatula from his mother's hand, but also considerately let his mother go to rest. This filial piety and independence won unanimous praise from his family.

Xie's mother was a little uncomfortable at first, but when she saw her son's persistence, she felt more relieved and proud.

When she returned to the main room, she happened to meet Xie Chunyan and Xu Xiufang. The three of them smiled at each other. Xie's mother's eyes, which were a little weathered by the years, now sparkled with satisfaction with life and expectations for the future.

Seeing Xie Yi busy in the kitchen alone, Xie Chunyan wanted to go forward to help, but Xie Yi dissuaded her with the same reason, saying that he hoped she could spend more time with her family.

Upon hearing this, Xie's mother smiled and secretly admired her son's growth and understanding.

Xu Xiufang smiled softly and said, "Let Brother Yi go. He wants us to enjoy the leisure of the festival."

Upon hearing this, Xie's mother felt unprecedented relief and emotion in her heart. During the past Spring Festivals, she was always busy with chores in the kitchen and had almost no time to sit down and rest.

Now, all this seems to be changing quietly, and this change is largely due to the arrival of Xu Xiufang and Xie Yi's active assumption of family responsibilities.

Qin Yunli and Xie Chunyan also felt the same way, especially Xie Chunyan. Recalling her days at the Chen family, she felt that almost every day was filled with endless work.

In contrast, the mutual support and understanding between Xu Xiufang and Xie Yi made them both envious and emotional.

Xu Xiufang seemed very indifferent to this. To her, whether working outside or at home, Xie Yi was always the one who was willing to share everything with her. This tacit understanding and love had long been integrated into their daily life.

Although Xie Yi's care for his parents is not expressed so directly, it is reflected vividly in every detail.

At a time like this, he is willing to use his own way to lighten the burden on his parents and make this Spring Festival special.

So, the women sat together in the warm main room, enjoying their rare leisure time, talking and laughing one after another, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

Gu Xiaoling, on the other hand, was dissatisfied with her husband's inaction, which was in stark contrast to the happy atmosphere here.

Xie's mother's dissatisfaction with Gu Xiaoling is not without reason. Various events in the past have caused her attitude towards Gu Xiaoling to change significantly, and this family New Year's Eve dinner was therefore filled with a hint of complicated emotions.

As night fell, Xu Xiufang and her family, accompanied by Xie Yi, walked carefully across the slippery snowy ground, preparing to go home to wash up and stay up until the New Year.

At this moment, the unexpected encounter with Zhou Qifeng made the air freeze again.

Zhou Qifeng's eyes were filled with lingering resentment, but in the face of Xie Yi's firm and protective attitude, he had no choice but to retreat.

Xie Yi's actions undoubtedly once again proved his protection of Xu Xiufang and his responsibility to this family.

For the Xie family, this Spring Festival is not just a time of reunion and celebration, but also a profound reflection of the emotions and responsibilities among family members.

Xu Xiufang noticed that Zhou Qifeng's steps were slightly unsteady when he ran, and his left foot seemed to drag on the ground. She couldn't help but frown slightly, thinking to herself: Could it be that Zhou Qifeng's left leg was injured, leaving him with sequelae?

Zhou Qifeng's leg injury was caused by an accidental conflict. If he had received timely and proper treatment at that time, perhaps the inconvenience today could have been avoided.

Unfortunately, fate played a trick on him. Delayed treatment left his legs disabled forever, and became a burden that he could not ignore when walking.

The year 1974 passed away quietly in dullness, while the year 1975, like a gentle woman, quietly entered people's field of vision.

The festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival has not yet completely dissipated, and Qin Yunli's home has become more lively with the arrival of a new life.

On the fifth day of the first lunar month, a healthy baby boy was born amid everyone's anticipation, bringing endless joy and hope to the family.

Qin Yunli’s long-cherished wish was finally realized. She felt relieved and her face was filled with the glow of motherhood.

The two old people in the Xie family felt even more relieved and congratulated each other in private. If they had another daughter this time, Qin Yunli would probably be really anxious.