The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

Chapter 196 Take a step back and the sky will be brighter

Xie's mother's eyes were full of confusion and concern.

Yesterday, Lao Feng returned from the port city with a heavy package in his hands, which was filled with various specialties. The beautifully packaged gift boxes sparkled with an attractive luster in the sun.

Xie Chunyan looked at these gifts from afar and thought about picking out some exquisite ones to bring to her second sister-in-law to express her gratitude.

"How come you don't know how to read people's faces?"

Xie's mother's voice was somewhat stern and her eyes were full of reproach.

She pointed at her second brother who was busy in the study. There, Xie Yi was frowning, and seemed to be discussing something important with his second sister-in-law Xu Xiufang.

"Don't you see that your second brother is busy? They must need a quiet space to have a good chat. Don't disturb them!"

Xie's mother's words revealed her emphasis on her second brother's career and her commitment to maintaining family harmony.

Xie Chunyan wanted to retort, saying that the deep understanding between her second brother and second sister-in-law would not be affected by her presence, but when the words came to her lips, she wisely chose to remain silent.

The wisdom of survival tells her that sometimes taking a step back can open up a new world.

So, she nodded gently, with a hint of helplessness in her tone: "Then I won't go, Mom, I have to go to work in the afternoon, I'll leave these things with you first, and you can help me pass them to my second sister-in-law later, okay?"

"Go, go, go!"

Xie's mother agreed repeatedly, saying that she was willing to agree to almost any request as long as it did not disturb Xie Yi and Xu Xiufang.

However, as soon as she finished speaking, her tone was mixed with some bitterness: "Hong Kong City's specialty? Is it for the second brother's family?"

"Yes!"

Xie Chunyan answered promptly and clearly, but she smiled bitterly in her heart.

"…What about ours?"

Xie's mother's voice was low and sad, as if she was talking to herself.

Seeing this, Xie Chunyan quickly comforted her, "Of course I'm prepared! Mom, how could I forget you and Dad!"

Her smile was a bit helpless and filial, trying to dispel the jealousy in her mother's heart.

After hearing this, Xie's mother's expression eased a little, but she still couldn't help but mutter, "Who knows?"

She felt mixed emotions and thought to herself that now in Xie Chunyan's eyes, everything about Xu Xiufang seemed so perfect. Even the most ordinary daily life was full of warmth and sweetness to her.

At this time, the summer sun had begun to become scorching, and the air was filled with a stuffy heat. Xiaoyun's chubby little body was particularly prone to sweating. After just playing in the yard for a while, her back was already wet.

Upon seeing this, Xu Xiufang quickly took him home, carefully changed him into clean clothes, and then handed him a bottle of warm milk that she had prepared in advance.

Xiaoyun took the bottle, held it tightly in her little hands, and sucked it with her little mouth "gulp gulp". Her satisfied look made people laugh.

His little feet were still kicking restlessly as he followed Xu Xiufang, refusing to leave her side even for a moment.

As I recall, when Xiaoyun was still a two-year-old kid, Xu Xiufang trimmed his hair once and then let it grow naturally. Now, the soft hair has fallen to his shoulders.

Xu Xiufang used colorful rubber bands to tie two playful braids for him. In the sun, his little face was tanned pink and looked particularly adorable.

In the kitchen, Xu Xiufang was busy preparing lunch. Her three lively sons had all gone to school, leaving her with little time for a lunch break.

Thinking that the children had to start studying early in the morning and wait for dinner after school, her heart was filled with pity, so she took the initiative to take on the task of cooking.

"Baby, are you tired?"

Xu Xiufang gently pinched Xiaoyun's cheek, smiling warmly, "Be good and sit in the circle over there and play for a while, okay? Mommy has to cook quickly, otherwise your stomach will protest when your brothers come back from school!"

"okay!"

Xiaoyun agreed obediently, holding the bottle and sitting back on the small stool under the eaves.

The bench was small and exquisite, with beautiful patterns carved on it. It was made by her father specifically for Xiaoyun. The three brothers also had one each. They were like silent bonds between family members, connecting their love for each other.

Next to the small bench, Xu Xiufang drew a half-meter circle on the ground with chalk. This was Xiaoyun's exclusive territory.

Whenever the children go to school and Xu Xiufang is busy with housework, she lets Xiaoyun move freely in this circle, which is both safe and helps him exercise his independence.

Although Xiaoyun was confined in a circle, she was extremely obedient. She only turned her little head occasionally and followed her mother's busy figure with her eyes.

Beside him, the family dog ​​Xiaole was quietly accompanying him. Xiaole was smart and loyal, which allowed Xu Xiufang to do her own things with peace of mind without having to keep an eye on Xiaoyun all the time.

At this time, the door hinge made a slight "creaking" sound. Xiaoyun looked up and found that it was his father Xie Yi standing at the door. His eyes immediately lit up and he stood up from the stool holding the bottle. Although he did not step out of the circle, his excitement was beyond words: "Dad, Dad!"

Xie Yi came over upon hearing the sound, walked into the house, and looked around for his wife.

When he saw Xu Xiufang sticking her head out of the kitchen with a gentle smile on her face, he couldn't help but smile: "Wife, I'm back!"

"I'm home?"

There was surprise in Xu Xiufang's voice.

"Well, I just chatted with mom outside for a while."

As Xie Yi spoke, he walked towards Xiao Yun, picked him up, and slowly walked towards Xu Xiufang, "Are you preparing to cook?"

"Well," Xu Xiufang replied, "I had a lot of rice left over from last night. I plan to make fried rice for a simple lunch."

“There’s so much leftovers?”

Xie Yi was a little surprised, "Didn't Sanbao eat before going to school this morning?"

"They ate a little bit, but there was a lot of leftovers from last night's meal, which was barely touched."

Xu Xiufang explained, "I suddenly wanted to eat noodles last night, so Dabao didn't cook any vegetables and made noodles instead, leaving the rice for today.

They ate some more in the morning, but there was still a lot left, and with some vegetables and eggs, it was enough for us to have lunch.”

"Then I'll do the cooking," Xie Yi said, lowering his head to Xiao Yun, "You go sit in the circle again, and daddy will cook the rice, okay?"

"okay!"

Xiaoyun happily slid down from her father's arms and jumped back to her own little world.

Xie Yi rolled up his sleeves, ready to show off his skills, while Xu Xiufang tacitly stepped aside and started to make a fire.

She had already prepared the side dishes in advance, and all she had to do was stir-fry them in the pan.

Just as the aroma of fried rice began to fill the kitchen, the laughter of three brothers returning from school was heard outside the door. A warm family lunch was about to begin.

In the afternoon, after a big meal, the family returned to their rooms to enjoy a short and quiet nap.

Xie Yi drove an old car, and under the cover of night, he crossed one silent mountain after another. The headlights cut through the darkness, illuminating the winding road ahead.

After several hours of long-distance travel, he was exhausted both physically and mentally. His eyes were bloodshot and his hands holding the steering wheel were shaking slightly unconsciously.

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