The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

Then, she raised her head and gave Xu Xiufang a shy smile, "Second Aunt, what do you want to talk to me about?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Xiufang immediately took out a neatly stacked stack of coins from her pocket and gently handed it over, "You should be promoted to fifth grade this semester, right? The twenty yuan I gave you before may not be enough. Use these to pay tuition. If you are short of money in the future, just let me know."

Dahua stared at the money in Xu Xiufang's hand, with complex emotions flashing in her eyes, "Second Aunt, it's really not necessary. I can't trouble you anymore."

Xu Xiufang smiled with a bit of persistence, and patiently explained: "I was just talking casually last time. How can I really ask you to pay it back after you grow up? As long as you are willing to continue your studies, I will find a way to solve the tuition problem. Of course, it will not be too late to pay me back when you are able to make money in the future. Just regard it as a small agreement between us."

"When you can support yourself in the future, it won't be too late to start slowly!"

Xu Xiufang's words were full of encouragement and expectation.

Dahua pursed her lips, tears welling up in her eyes, but she tried hard to raise her head to prevent the tears from falling. Her strength was touching.

Xu Xiufang frowned slightly when she saw this. Xie's mother beside her also felt mixed emotions and whispered to Xu Xiufang, "The second child's daughter, Dahua doesn't go to school, but the reason is not entirely because of money."

"No more school?"

Xu Xiufang looked at Xie's mother in surprise, her eyes full of confusion.

Dahua quickly calmed herself down and replied, "Thank you for your concern, Auntie. I decided not to continue my studies. I will be seventeen in a few months. If I am still in the fifth grade, I will be laughed at by other people in the village."

"Is it because of age?"

Xu Xiufang asked.

Dahua nodded slightly, with a hint of helplessness in her expression.

Xu Xiufang nodded doubtfully.

In rural areas, children generally start school late, but Dahua is indeed quite old.

Thinking about the fact that she had already graduated from high school when she was Dahua's age, she couldn't help but feel deeply moved.

Especially for a girl like Dahua, in this society, women often bear more prejudice and pressure.

If you are still in school when you are of marriageable age, you will indeed become the subject of gossip.

Dahua's perseverance is truly commendable as she has been able to persist in studying for three years under such pressure from public opinion.

Of course, there may be other deeper reasons that Dahua did not say explicitly.

Although Xu Xiufang had some doubts, she didn't want to delve into it further.

She was full of sympathy and admiration for this girl who came from an ordinary background but always had dreams and was positive.

However, considering that Dahua's parents are still alive, too much interference will only cause unnecessary resentment.

So Xu Xiufang put away the money in her hand and said regretfully: "Well, if you have thought it over carefully, I will not force you. But if one day you change your mind and want to continue studying, remember to come to me at any time."

After thinking for a while, she added: "Next time, I won't mention the interest. Let's talk about it when you can make money yourself."

When Dahua heard this, her tears finally burst out, like pearls from a broken string, rolling down one by one. She choked up and said, "Second Aunt, thank you so much!"

Seeing this, Xu Xiufang knew that the conversation could no longer continue as Xiaobao and Xiaoyun were waiting for her at home to prepare dinner.

She said goodbye to Xie's mother and turned to leave.

Mother Xie walked her to the door and sighed softly, "Dahua still has a strong desire to study, and Grandpa also hopes that Dahua can continue her studies, but Dahua herself said that she doesn't want to study anymore. As elders, we can only worry and do nothing."

To be honest, the doubts and uneasiness in Xie's mother's heart were like the buzzing of mosquitoes in summer, subtle but hard to ignore.

She secretly thought that for Dahua, whether or not to study seemed to have become an optional choice.

In her outdated concept, no matter how much a girl studies, her ultimate destination is to get married and take care of the housework. Besides, Dahua is about to turn seventeen.

In their era, girls of this age would have already been wearing wedding dresses and having children, so there would be no thought of continuing their studies.

But Xie's mother knew clearly that Xu Xiufang's perspective was very different from hers, and her old-fashioned ideas were no longer suitable in this rapidly changing era.

Therefore, she is holding back her energy and trying hard to keep up with the times, even if this step is a bit difficult.

Regarding Dahua's study, Xie's mother took a neutral attitude, neither obstructing nor forcing it.

"When it comes to studying, one must have a scale in mind to weigh priorities."

Xu Xiufang's words were like a spring breeze, gentle yet powerful.

"That's the truth."

Mother Xie nodded in agreement, then leaned close to Xu Xiufang's ear and lowered her voice, as if sharing a secret. "But I guess Dahua made this decision out of helplessness. It's probably because the eldest daughter-in-law secretly put some pressure on her, which made her so determined to give up her studies."

Xu Xiufang did not respond directly, but just gave a faint smile. There were too many unknown meanings hidden behind that smile.

Mother Xie sighed softly, as if she was lamenting the difficulties of this world. "After all, we can't blame the eldest brother and his wife entirely. After all, they still have to pay for Erhua and Xiaohua's tuition, and Xiaoshitou is so small, so they naturally want Dahua to come back and help out."

Xu Xiufang understood it in her heart. Even if Xie's mother didn't say it, she knew it very well.

The eldest child finally had a son, so he naturally loved him like the flesh and blood of his heart. As the eldest sister, Dahua chose to take a step back at this time and help her parents raise her younger siblings. This was also understandable to outsiders.

Because in years like these, many families face similar situations, life is not easy, and every step is heavy and firm!

The night falls quietly like ink.

When Qin Yunli heard that Xu Xiufang was willing to sponsor Dahua's studies, a complex smile unconsciously appeared on the corner of her mouth.

After dinner, she slowly walked into Xie Chunyan's room.

This house was built by Xie's father specifically for Chunyan, who worked in the county town all year round. It is empty on weekdays and only becomes lively when Chunyan occasionally comes home.

The living conditions at home are already tight, and every inch of space is fully utilized. It is impossible to leave a room empty waiting for the owner to return occasionally.

Therefore, when Xie Chunli moved out, Dahua and Erhua naturally moved in here.

Whenever Chunyan came back from the county town, Erhua would go back to live with Qin Yunli and her husband, while Chunyan would stay in the same room with Dahua.

Before Xie Chunyan got married, the ownership of this house had never been controversial.

However, after Chunyan got married, the right to use this house became a focus of dispute between the eldest and third families.