The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

She was in her youth and knew that only by unremitting efforts could she weave a brighter and more prosperous future for her young son.

Whenever night falls, the lights of the factory illuminate her busy figure, sweat and hope intertwined, every drop seems to be paving the way for her children's tomorrow.

The warmth of the New Year's Eve dinner had not yet faded when Xu Xiufang and her family set out on their journey home. Bursts of laughter came from the bathroom, and at home, it was not until the loyal Xiaole was called back that Gu Xiaoling finally had the opportunity to walk out of the small house.

At this time, the night was as dark as ink. The absence of dinner made the returning Li Tiezhu and Li Goudan full of complaints. Their complaints were like the winter wind, harsh and cold.

Immediately afterwards, Xie Laosan's return pushed the dissatisfaction to a climax. The door was slammed angrily, making a dull "bang" sound, as if expressing the fatigue and helplessness after a day of hard work.

Gu Xiaoling's emotions suddenly erupted, and she vented her anger on her two innocent daughters. The girls' tears mixed with the sound of pots and pans colliding, forming a sad but real picture.

This year seems to herald changes and challenges. Undercurrents are surging beneath the calm, making people speculate about the unknown storm.

Xu Xiufang was keenly aware of the subtle changes in the air. She privately reminded Xie Yi to tell his good brothers in the team, such as Fang Kai, Feng Dongling and others, that the situation this year was severe and it was best to avoid any transactions.

Although they were full of doubts and anxieties, their trust in Xie Yi was as solid as a rock. They followed his advice without hesitation and stopped.

As time passed, when the storm really came, they were both grateful for their original decision and praised Xie Yi for his foresight. This wisdom and responsibility established an unshakable position in their hearts.

As spring came and flowers bloomed, a change took place within the transport team. Xie Yi was elected as the team leader due to his outstanding abilities and extensive connections.

His appointment was like a fresh spring breeze that quickly spread to every corner of the Fifth Team.

Under his leadership, the team's performance achieved a qualitative leap, jumping from the bottom position to the leader in the first month.

Xie Yi not only has unique strategies for expanding business, but is also good at tapping and developing the potential of each team member. This management style of knowing how to use people well enables him to efficiently drive the team forward despite his seemingly relaxed appearance.

He no longer needs to stay up late at night, and can even leave work early most of the time. Occasionally, he can enjoy a few days of complete rest. Such treatment makes others envious, but they have to admire his leadership skills.

Xu Xiufang was sincerely happy about Xie Yi's current relaxed state. She half-jokingly said, "If I had known that being a captain was so easy, I would have urged you to take the position a long time ago."

Xie Yi responded with a hint of regret: "Taking leave is not a problem, I can make up for it by getting more business."

Xu Xiufang quickly comforted him: "It's not too late to start now."

Xie Yi responded softly, but his heart was filled with infinite expectations for the future.

If Liang Jun could hear the conversation between the couple, he would probably be so jealous that he would grit his teeth.

The May wind brought news from afar. Xu Xiufang received a letter from Xu Hengwen, which mentioned that Zhou Lijuan was two months pregnant.

Xu Xiufang took immediate action and carefully selected a batch of nutritional supplements for pregnant women and sent them to a distant place, full of care and blessings for her family.

In the middle of July, Dabao and Erbao welcomed their long-awaited summer vacation.

Dabao’s academic performance remains excellent, with full marks in all subjects, like a bright star leading the way in the ocean of knowledge.

Erbao was not willing to lag behind, scoring 90 points in Chinese and 96 points in math. Behind these improvements, the letter he wrote to his uncle at the end of last year and the words of encouragement cleverly added by his mother inspired his uncle to pay attention to Erbao's studies.

From a soldier's perspective, my uncle emphasized the importance of cultural knowledge. These words were like a shot in the arm and deeply touched Erbao.

Erbao, who has great admiration for his uncle, has become more serious in his study attitude. Not only is he fully focused in class, he also gives up playing after class and devotes more time to books.

Whenever he encountered difficulties, he would take the initiative to ask his mother or elder brother for help, and they would always answer him patiently and never get tired of it.

As his grades steadily improved, Erbao found confidence in learning and his desire for knowledge grew.

As the college entrance examination system is about to be restored, considering Dabao's special situation, Xu Xiufang began to plan another path for Dabao's future. She asked softly: "Dabao, do you want to try skipping a grade?"

Dabao was stunned when he heard this, and Erbao also came over curiously.

"That's right," Xu Xiufang nodded affirmatively, "You have already mastered all the knowledge in junior high school. I want you to skip a grade directly."

Dabao asked, "Mom, do you want me to go directly to high school or junior high school?"

Xu Xiufang smiled and shook her head: "Neither, you can choose junior high school or high school according to your own wishes, or even just skip a grade and continue to study in the fifth grade."

Her goal is clear, as long as Dabao can successfully enter middle school in September next year.

Dabao and Erbao looked at each other in bewilderment. Erbao couldn't wait to ask, "What about me, Mom? Can I also skip a grade with my big brother?"

Xu Xiufang explained gently: "I have already started teaching you some fourth-grade knowledge last semester. If you want, you can also skip to fifth grade."

In fact, Erbao's learning attitude had changed significantly last semester. He no longer needed to review old knowledge frequently, so Xu Xiufang began to gradually guide him to take courses at higher grades.

She said earnestly, "But it will still be a bit difficult for you to skip to the fifth grade now. If you really want to skip a grade, we have to work harder this summer."

This sentence is not only an encouragement to Erbao, but also an expectation for their time of working together.

Xu Xiufang spoke softly, her words revealing a hint of tenderness yet determination. Her eyes gently swept across Erbao's face, as if silently expressing her worries and expectations.

She knows very well that every child is unique, and although the eldest child's path to skipping grades was smooth, it does not mean that the second child has to embark on the same journey.

Erbao has finally found the joy of learning recently. The self-confidence that has gradually sprouted from the pages of books is like a bud breaking through the soil in spring, fragile but full of vitality. She does not want this hard-earned light to be dimmed by excessive pressure.

Erbao's eyes sparkled with longing for the future. Joining the army was a distant yet sacred dream in his heart.

He counted on his fingers, calculating how many days and nights he had left to achieve his dream. The light flashing in his eyes was like the brightest star in the night sky.

Nine years of waiting seems like a long journey in the mind of a nine-year-old child, and skipping grades is a shortcut to shorten this distance for him.

Hearing this, Xu Xiufang curled up the corner of her mouth into a faint smile. She was pleased with Erbao's lofty ambitions, but also worried about the challenges he might face.