The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

On the 25th day of the twelfth lunar month, they started grinding tofu and making various seasonal snacks. On the 26th, the aroma of stewed meat wafted from the kitchen. The rich meat that Xu Xiufang brought back this year ensured that her family would have a sumptuous year.

On the 28th, the whole family grinds flour, makes dumplings and steamed buns; on New Year's Eve, they put up Spring Festival couplets, eat reunion dinner and stay up all night; every step is so warm and traditional.

In this atmosphere, the new year arrives quietly.

Xu Hengwen's vacation is only one month, and he will return to the army on the eighth day of the first lunar month.

For this reason, Xu Xiufang did not go anywhere these days and stayed at home to accompany her parents.

Xie Yi often went out and sometimes did not come back until it was getting dark.

Xu Xiufang understood his intention of going out and did not interfere.

Today, Xie Yi unexpectedly came home early, and as soon as he entered the door, he shouted, "Wife!"

Xu Xiufang heard the excitement in his words and immediately pulled him into the house. "How is it? Any progress?"

Xu Xiufang asked with concern. Xie Yi had been asking around for housing information these days.

"Well! There's good news!"

Xie Yi nodded and continued to explain, "I found a courtyard house with two entrances. The owner of the house returned to the city after being sent down to the countryside. The house originally belonged to him, but when he was sent down to the countryside, his stepmother and half brother occupied the house and now refuse to move out. The owner was helpless and when he heard that we were looking for a house, he proposed that if we could help him solve this problem, he would be willing to sell it at a low price. However, the problem of his stepmother and brother needs us to find a way to deal with it ourselves!"

After listening to this, Xu Xiufang felt a glimmer of hope in her heart.

Good houses are hard to come by nowadays, and it is rare to come across such an opportunity, so she is unwilling to let it go easily.

As for the occupation of the homeowner’s stepmother and brothers…

Since the original owner is unable to solve the problem, once the property is transferred to their name, the other party will have to leave! Xie Yi obviously had the same idea, "Then let's go see the house tomorrow and decide whether to take it over after an on-site inspection?"

"Row!"

Xu Xiufang answered readily, with a gleam of eagerness in her eyes.

Although this matter was full of uncertainty, in order not to worry the elders at home, Xie Yi and Xu Xiufang tacitly chose to keep it secret for the time being and did not reveal a single word to Xu's father and mother.

The next morning, the two carefully made up an excuse to go out for a trip, and with a heart to explore the unknown, they embarked on a journey to find an ideal home.

The sunlight shines through the light clouds and onto the young faces of the two people, adding a touch of warmth to this journey.

The owner of the house is a middle-aged man who looks a little thin and frail. The years have left mottled silver hair on his temples. A pair of thin-framed glasses on his nose adds a bit of gentlemanly air to his appearance.

He stood at the agreed location, and his figure looked a little lonely in the breeze.

Xie Yi and Xu Xiufang arrived as scheduled. After a brief greeting, the three of them walked shoulder to shoulder and set off for the house.

Along the way, Xu Xiufang exchanged expectant glances with Xie Yi from time to time, and the deer in her heart seemed to be unable to restrain its excitement.

Arriving at the destination, Xu Xiufang was suddenly presented with a shocking scene - it was a prestigious area adjacent to the imperial city, where the breath of antiquity and modernity intertwined filled her face, making her heart surge.

She couldn't help but hold Xie Yi's hand tightly, with disbelief flashing in her eyes.

Xie Yi caught the subtle change in her expression, leaned close to her ear, and asked in a low voice: "Wife, have you found the treasure?"

Xu Xiufang glanced at the middle-aged man beside her quickly, and confirmed that the conversation would not be heard, then she happily whispered to Xie Yi, sharing her inner excitement and thoughts.

Xie Yi looked at her with a look of great joy, and a gentle smile appeared on his face. He comforted her, "As long as you like it, we will take it!"

Xu Xiufang nodded repeatedly, thinking in her heart that although her savings were not a huge sum, it was enough to realize this small dream. After all, owning a place at the foot of the imperial city, no matter whether the house was new or old, was a worthwhile investment!

As they got closer to the mansion, Xu Xiufang discovered that the house was far from being dilapidated as she had imagined.

The red-painted gate stands tall and majestic, and the vermilion walls sparkle in the sun, revealing an extraordinary luxury.

At just one glance, Xu Xiufang's heart was completely conquered, and she secretly made up her mind - this would be their future home!

Just as the group passed through the open gate, stepped across the flower-filled front yard, walked along the exquisite corridor, and were about to cross the hanging flower gate and step into the inner courtyard, a sharp and alert voice suddenly sounded, breaking the silence around them:

"Who are you? Why are you breaking into a private house?"

The words came from a thin old lady with angular face and a look of harshness and vigilance.

As soon as she saw the middle-aged man, she immediately asked in a stern voice: "What are you doing here again? Are you still thinking about taking away my house?"

The middle-aged man was obviously familiar with this situation and retorted indignantly: "This is my house! It is clearly written on the property certificate!"

"What's the use of a property certificate? We've lived here for more than ten years, and this is ours!"

The old lady showed no sign of weakness, her voice full of determination to argue, "Are you trying to kick us out? Humph, I won't leave. If you force me, I'd rather die here. Let's see how you face the charge of forcing my mother to death!"

The middle-aged man's body trembled slightly with anger. Facing this "mother" who did not raise him and even added insult to injury when he was in the most difficult moments, he felt mixed emotions.

But caught between ethics and law, he had no choice but to endure the bitterness brought by this distorted family relationship.

Just when the middle-aged man was at a loss for a moment, Xie Yi held Xu Xiufang's hand tightly, giving her silent strength.

Xu Xiufang looked up at Xie Yi, and his certainty made her realize that with him around, no troubles were a problem.

Xie Yi's eyes were as calm as water. He ignored the old lady and asked the middle-aged man directly, "Are you still willing to sell it? If you decide to sell it, we will continue to look at it."

His words were concise and firm, which made the middle-aged man's anxious heart suddenly calm down.

"Sell! Of course!"

The middle-aged man originally thought that the young couple would back off because of the current situation, but he did not expect them to be so determined. He immediately felt relieved and hurriedly introduced the structure and features of the property in detail.

However, the old lady was unwilling to give up and tried to block Xie Yi and Xu Xiufang: "You can't..."

Before she could finish her words, she was touched by Xie Yi's cold gaze. Her momentum instantly dropped by half. She turned to Xu Xiufang and tried to make a final struggle: "You can't come in, this is mine...ah!"

She was so excited that her saliva almost splashed onto Xu Xiufang. Xu Xiufang instinctively dodged back, with a clever move of her feet. At the same time, Xie Yi gave a light push, and the old lady lost her balance and fell to the ground.