The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

Xie Chunyan was so frightened by the sudden roar that she froze in place. She didn't know what to do for a moment. She stood at the door in a daze, looking a little at a loss.

"Xiao Le, it's okay."

Xu Xiufang called softly, and the dog named Xiaole immediately understood and stopped staring at Xie Chunyan. Instead, it quietly stepped aside. After getting permission, Xie Chunyan carefully stepped into the house.

"Sister, why did you think of coming to see me today?"

There was a hint of gentleness and concern in Xu Xiufang's tone, as if she was welcoming a long-lost friend.

"I just missed you, come and see me."

Xie Chunyan's words fell softly, her brows slightly frowned inadvertently, and that imperceptible worry fell quietly like a drizzle, adding a layer of light haze to her face.

Xu Xiufang knew what was going on, but she didn't want to directly lift the veil. She just smiled gently and said, "It just so happens that I have a pot of pork bone and carrot soup. It's very sweet. Would you like a bowl to warm yourself up?"

The past two years seemed like a catalyst, allowing the friendship between Xie Chunyan and Xu Xiufang to grow quietly. From the occasional gift of cloth and hand-sewn clothes to the various delicacies and daily necessities Xu Xiufang took out from the mysterious space, the distance between the two is no longer as unfamiliar as when they first met.

Xie Chunyan did not refuse and nodded in agreement.

Xu Xiufang called Erbao and asked him to serve a bowl of hot soup for her elder sister.

Xie Chunyan took the bowl, took a sip, and forced a smile on her lips: "The aroma hits my nose as soon as I enter the house. It's really delicious."

However, the reluctance hidden behind that smile and the look in her eyes that wandered away from the bowl of soup revealed that she was not thinking about that.

"If it tastes good, drink more," Xu Xiufang said softly while feeding Xiaoyun carefully, "There's still plenty of soup, don't be polite."

Xie Chunyan drank the bowl of soup silently, her eyes unconsciously falling on the warm interaction between Xu Xiufang and Xiaoyun, an indescribable emotion surging in her heart.

Soon, Xiaoyun's belly was bulging, obviously she was full.

Xu Xiufang coaxed her softly: "Baby, how about going to play with your brother for a while?"

"Mom, I'm taking my sister out to play!"

Erbao couldn't wait to join in, and recently he always liked to take Xiaoyun around to explore.

Xiaoyun's lovely face, coupled with her big watery eyes that seem to be able to speak, can easily capture people's hearts. In addition, she is always clean and tidy. Compared with those children in the village who are covered in mud, she is like a little angel who has fallen into the mortal world. No matter where she goes, she can become the focus of everyone.

Especially children of the same age are full of curiosity and love for such a lovely little sister.

Every time this happened, Erbao would always puff out his chest and proudly say, "This is my sister."

He enjoyed the envious looks from the people around him, and the sense of satisfaction almost overflowed from his heart.

"no!"

Dabao's voice was firm and powerful. "It's cold outside. What if Xiaoyun gets sick if she goes out with you?"

"How can you get sick so easily?"

Erbao muttered unconvincedly, "I've never been sick myself!"

"Do you think your sister is as tough as a calf as you are?"

Dabao laughed and teased.

Erbao was stunned for a moment, then he patted his chest hard and acted like a little adult: "A real man is one with thick skin and strong flesh!"

"Is my sister a man?"

Dabao asked back, with a hint of joking in his tone.

At this time, Erbao's attention has shifted from his sister. He examined his tender muscles, and secretly glanced at his elder brother's strong physique. He changed the subject: "Brother, you should also exercise! If I go to the army in the future and others bully you, who will protect you?"

Dabao was stunned by this sudden proposal, with confusion written all over his face.

This guy is really the treasure of the family!

Then, Dabao took Xiaoyun's hand and slowly left.

Although Xiaoyun is already one and a half years old and can learn to walk, her steps are still unstable and she staggers from time to time and needs someone to lead her.

Erbao followed closely behind, constantly urging his eldest brother to participate in his "special training plan", and even vowed to serve as the coach himself.

Xu Xiufang was listening at the side and couldn't help but smile up, almost laughing out loud.

She turned to look at Xie Chunyan, but found that she was still immersed in her own thoughts.

So she coughed lightly and called out "Big Sister" several times.

"oops!"

Xie Chunyan suddenly came back to her senses and looked at Xu Xiufang shyly, "Second sister-in-law, I'm so sorry, I was distracted just now."

Xu Xiufang had no intention of interfering too much, but seeing Xie Chunyan's hesitant look, the softness in her heart was touched, "Sister, if you have anything on your mind, you can tell me."

Xie Chunyan subconsciously wanted to say "It's okay", but when she met Xu Xiufang's clear eyes, the hesitation in her heart began to surge again.

The reason why she went to Xu Xiufang was to find an outlet to talk.

In her eyes, Xu Xiufang is not only smart, but also has a clear understanding of the world. Just like when she decided to divorce, if it were not for Xu Xiufang's support and encouragement, she might not have been able to make up her mind so quickly.

And in the three years since her divorce, she has never regretted her choice.

However, when I really wanted to open my mouth, the words seemed to be stuck in my throat and I couldn't utter them.

Xu Xiufang did not urge her, but just waited quietly, giving Xie Chunyan enough time and space.

Finally, Xie Chunyan spoke, her voice as soft as a mosquito's: "Sister-in-law, my parents hope that I can have someone to rely on, so they arranged for me to go on a blind date."

"I've told you before that in today's era, women can hold up half the sky. If you just want to find someone to rely on, you can actually do it yourself," Xu Xiufang said earnestly.

"I think so too," Xie Chunyan agreed, "but my parents don't think so."

"My parents' ideas are the result of the concepts of their generation. Times are changing, but their ideas are deeply rooted," Xu Xiufang explained patiently, "You can understand their concerns, but you don't have to obey them completely. Now is not the past. Marriage should be based on your own wishes, because you really want to get married, not just because of your parents' expectations."

Xie Chunyan nodded heavily, a trace of relief flashed in her eyes: "I understand, second brother's wife, thank you."

"That's right," Xu Xiufang was secretly happy, thinking that Xie Chunyan had finally overcome the hurdle in her heart. She was about to stand up and go see if Sanbao and the others were okay, but she inadvertently caught the lingering worry between Xie Chunyan's brows, like a dark cloud covering a corner of the clear sky.

She hesitated for a moment, as if she had mustered up her courage, and suddenly brought up a topic that surprised Xu Xiufang, like dropping a stone on a calm lake: "Second sister-in-law, what do you think of Feng Dongling?"

This question, like a meteor appearing suddenly in the night sky, caught Xu Xiufang off guard.