The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

Mother Xu caught the subtle changes in their expressions and asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

"Dad, Mom," Xu Xiufang decided to tell them the truth. After all, she would have to hide the fact that she was moving back to the city from her parents sooner or later. "My brother Yi and I actually bought a house in the city."

"What?"

Mother Xu repeated it in disbelief and exchanged a puzzled look with Father Xu.

Xie Yi then added: "Mom and Dad, we really bought a property in the city."

Xie Yi's confirmation instantly doubled the credibility of the news.

Not only Xu's father and mother, but even Zhou's mother and Zhou Lijuan beside them widened their eyes in surprise, and everyone's eyes were focused on them.

"What house did you buy?"

Xu's mother asked anxiously.

"A quadrangle courtyard," Xu Xiufang said softly, "located near the imperial city..."

As soon as these words were spoken, there was a brief silence around them. Everyone looked at each other, not knowing how to respond for a moment.

When relatives and friends heard the news that they had bought a house in the countryside, they were very surprised. After all, in the current environment, buying a house is not an easy thing, and the complicated procedures make many people discouraged.

But considering that it was a residence in the countryside after all, quite far from Peking University, and that it would indeed be much more convenient for the Xu couple to settle down there in their daily life, no one commented too much.

But now...

“Why did you buy so many houses?”

Father Xu raised the question in his mind, "If you don't like life in the countryside, can't you just go back home and live there? Or..."

Mr. and Mrs. Xu turned their eyes to Mrs. Zhou at the same time. Even Zhou Lijuan looked at her mother. The scene became a little subtle for a moment.

Zhou's mother was caught off guard by the sudden attention. After a few seconds of silence, she suddenly realized what was going on and hurriedly waved her hands to deny it.

"No, no, no, it's not me. I didn't stop Xiufang from living at home, nor did I mean for her to buy a house!"

While explaining, Zhou's mother anxiously winked at Xu Xiufang, hoping that she could clarify the misunderstanding for her as she had done before.

Xu Xiufang smiled bitterly and patiently explained to her parents: "Okay, Mom and Dad, it really wasn't Auntie's idea. This is our own decision. We want a home of our own, and we voluntarily chose to move out."

These words made everyone present understand the truth. The tense atmosphere in the air gradually dissipated, replaced by blessings and expectations for a new life.

"Why would you want to move out? You just came back with great difficulty..."

There was a mixture of reluctance and anxiety in Mr. Xu's voice, and his brows were twisted.

"Dad, don't worry," Xu Xiufang quickly stood up and gently pressed the back of her father's hand, her eyes full of tenderness and comfort. "I know it's not easy for me to come back. These years away from home always make me miss this home especially. But you see, I have grown up, and the children have grown up, going to college, and starting their own life exploration. I can't always stay at home like I did when I was a child, right? Don't worry, even if we have our own little nest, I promise to bring the children back to visit you and mom often in the future, okay?"

Her words were full of longing for the future and attachment to her parents.

"Why is being at home considered lazy?"

Although Mr. Xu refuted verbally, he seemed to be at a loss for words under his daughter's sincere gaze. The reluctance and understanding in his heart intertwined into a complex emotion.

When it comes to the ways of the world, Xu's mother always sees things more clearly than Xu's father.

Even though the whole family agreed that even if Xu Xiufang got married, this place would always be her safe haven...

But she also understood that her daughter now had her own family. Just as a new daughter-in-law might feel a little uncomfortable at her husband's house, a son-in-law would also feel a little uncomfortable when he arrived at his mother-in-law's house.

What's more, Xu Hengwen has already established his own family, and Xu Xiufang may also be worried that if she stays in her parents' home for a long time, she might inadvertently create an unnecessary sense of distance between her elder brother and sister-in-law.

Furthermore, the outside world’s perspective is always sharp.

If his daughter frequently lives in her parents' home, there is no guarantee that there will not be people talking behind Xie Yi's back. Although those gossips are not worth mentioning, they will affect the relationship and reputation of the couple after all.

After carefully considering it from Xu Xiufang's perspective, Xu's mother felt that she had thought it through carefully, so she decided not to worry about it too much.

"Have all the transfer formalities been completed?"

Xu's mother asked with concern, a trace of worry in her eyes, fearing that the young couple would suffer a loss in the face of complicated matters. "The transfer of a house in the city is not a trivial matter. You need to go to the Real Estate Bureau. The staff there are notoriously difficult to deal with, and their efficiency may not be high. If there is any mistake in the middle, I know their leaders and can go and talk to them..."

"Mom, it's all done," Xu Xiufang smiled comfortingly, and at the same time did not forget to establish a good image for Xie Yi in front of her mother, "Brother Yi has a wide network of contacts, and even has acquaintances in the Real Estate Bureau. The process was very smooth."

Hearing this, the frowns on Xu's father and mother's brows finally relaxed. Xu's mother looked at Xie Yi with a little more appreciation in her eyes, while Xu's father's eyes were full of approval.

It is truly admirable that a young man from the countryside can gain a foothold in the city and establish connections with people in government departments in such a short period of time. His ability to be self-reliant is truly admirable.

"Where are Dabao and Erbao?"

Only then did Xu's mother notice that Dabao and Erbao did not come back together, and her tone was full of concern.

"They are still in the dormitory area of ​​the school," Xu Xiufang explained patiently, "Dabao is fascinated by gardening and has raised a lot of flowers and plants. He has to take time out every day to take care of them. Erbao loves his brother and is willing to stay there. By the way, he can also adapt to the rhythm of independent life in advance."

"They are only eleven years old," Xu's mother was extremely surprised, her eyes scanning Xu Xiufang and Xie Yi back and forth, "These two children are living over there by themselves like this?"

Xu Xiufang and Xie Yi exchanged a slightly awkward look, and Xie Yi's expression was slightly embarrassed.

Faced with the mother-in-law's questioning, both of them felt a little nervous.

"They are capable of taking care of themselves," Xu Xiufang explained quickly. "In fact, the two children are very sensible and can arrange their lives in an orderly manner."

"You are too careless," Xu's mother shook her head worriedly. Her eyes revealed her dissatisfaction with the young parents' lack of caution, which made Xu Xiufang and Xie Yi feel guilty.

"No," said Xu's mother, putting Xiaoyun aside and preparing to find a lunch box. "I still have to pack some food and go see them. I'll feel relieved if I see them with my own eyes."

"It's dark now, and the buses have stopped running," Xu Xiufang said hurriedly, "Mom, let's go tomorrow. The children are settled."

Xu's mother looked out the window at the dark night sky, nodded helplessly, and had to give up.