The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

The luggage was carefully packed and every item was placed in order, revealing the owner's care and thoughtfulness.

When everything was ready, Xie Yi whispered to Sanbao and Xiaoyun. The two loyal companions had understanding in their eyes and gladly accepted the order, preparing to send Xiaole to the warm Xu family, where there was a familiar atmosphere and enough space for it to run and play.

At the same time, Xu Xiufang gently accompanied Xie Yi, and the two walked towards the post office side by side. The afterglow of the setting sun stretched their shadows very long, projecting an unspoken tacit understanding.

Walking into the post office, Xie Yi picked up the phone and dialed the number that was so familiar to him. Almost instantly, Feng Dongling's slightly anxious voice came from the other end, "Brother Yi?"

As soon as the words fell, Xie Yi responded with a barely perceptible concern in his voice: "It's me, how is Dad?"

On the other end of the phone, Feng Dongling's voice sounded a little tired but still firm: "I sprained my foot, but fortunately the doctor said there's nothing serious wrong with my brain."

After a pause, he added, "Dad kept saying he was fine, but I could see that his eyes were a little blurry. On the way to the hospital, his steps seemed unsteady, and he kept denying it when we asked him. The doctor also said it was a normal reaction and he would be fine in two days, so we didn't need to worry too much."

Xie Yi and Xu Xiufang looked at each other, their brows unconsciously frowned, as if they could read each other's worries through each other's eyes.

Xu Xiufang spoke softly, but revealed an unquestionable firmness: "Old Feng, the head injury cannot be underestimated. Although the doctor said it's okay, for peace of mind, it's best to go to the city hospital for a comprehensive checkup."

Hearing this, Feng Dongling seemed to be lost in thought. Then he nodded, with gratitude in his voice, "Go to the city hospital? Okay, you're right. Dad is old, so it's always good to have a thorough checkup. I'm just afraid he won't want to. When he was in the county hospital before, he kept clamoring to go home, saying that he was fine and didn't want to waste money."

Xie Yi and Xu Xiufang both knew that many elderly people were reluctant to go to the hospital. Some did so out of superstition, believing that hospitals were filled with negative energy and were bad for health; others did so out of frugality, wanting to spend every penny wisely.

Mr. Xie was a shrewd person throughout his life, so the latter possibility is obviously more likely.

Xu Xiufang quickly offered a compromise suggestion: "Just tell Dad that we are worried. If he doesn't go, we will come back and take him there ourselves."

Feng Dongling heard this, and a light flashed in his eyes, as if he saw the dawn of a solution to the problem: "This is a good idea, sister-in-law, I will go tell Dad now, that's it, bye!"

Before she could finish her words, there was a busy tone on the other end of the phone. Xu Xiufang could only sigh softly, "Hey? Wait a minute..." Helplessly, she had to give up and turned to look at Xie Yi with a bit of helplessness and humor in her eyes.

Xie Yi smiled gently, ruffled her hair, and comforted her: "Forget it, don't worry about it for now, let's go home first and talk about the rest later."

Xie Yi immediately went to the scrap yard to handle follow-up matters and ensure that everything proceeded in an orderly manner, while Xu Xiufang went to the train station to buy a ticket for the next day at noon to prepare for the journey home.

On the other hand, Feng Dongling tried almost everything he could to deal with his stubborn father.

Xie's father insisted that he was fine and it was just a minor collision, and there was no need to go to the hospital.

Feng Dongling brought out Xie Yi and Xu Xiufang as "backing", and his father's expression suddenly became complicated and he was speechless for a long time.

The appearance of Xie's mother at this time brought a turning point in the situation. Her stern look left Xie's father speechless for a moment. The mother's words were like a heavy hammer, awakening the concerns in his father's heart.

Finally, with the joint efforts of the whole family, Father Xie was persuaded and set out for the city hospital.

Feng Dongling accompanied Xie's father alone. His figure in the wheelchair stretched out in the setting sun, appearing lonely and determined.

As night fell, the two had to stay in a small hotel in the city for a night.

The next morning, although Xie's father looked a little pale, he still pretended to be relaxed.

Feng Dongling did not dare to delay and immediately took him for a comprehensive examination. The results showed a mild concussion and he needed to stay in the hospital for observation.

In the next few days, Feng Dongling stayed by Xie's father's side day and night until the doctor announced that he could go home to recuperate.

Back in the village, Xie's father's return caused a small sensation. The villagers' worries and speculations disappeared after they saw that he was safe and sound.

Discussions about health quietly unfolded in the village, and rumors about disease, life and death were self-defeating, leaving behind a sense of regret and cherishment for the impermanence of life.

However, seeing Xie's father returning home safely, the heartfelt relief seemed to dispel all the clouds of worry like the warm spring sun. I was certain that Xie's father was really safe and sound.

Everyone's heartstrings seemed to relax at the same time, and a sense of relief gently rippled in the air.

"It was a false alarm. When we heard that he had to be rushed to the county hospital, we were all very nervous and even asked the captain to inform your second son."

These words of gratitude were filled with deep friendship and care for Mr. Xie, just like a heart-warming story shared around a fire in winter; everyone seemed particularly sincere.

Xie's father and mother learned about this episode from Feng Dongling, and did not blame the villagers for being overly enthusiastic. After all, in this closely connected village, everyone has more or less care and concern for their neighbors.

But for those with ill intentions...

Mother Xie's eyes slowly moved among the crowd, and finally locked onto Aunt Gu. A meaningful smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she deliberately raised her voice to let the gratitude in her words overflow.

"Thank you all for your concern. My second child and his wife were so anxious when they heard that their father was injured! Although the doctor in the county town had clearly stated that there was no problem, the children's worries did not diminish at all. They hurriedly contacted my brother-in-law and asked him to take their father to the city hospital for further examination. They also said that if my father didn't want to go, they would rush back overnight to pick him up in person. My brother-in-law took my father to the city hospital and stayed there for two days. In the end, there was no problem! Listen, these two children were too nervous and wasted a lot of money!"

This speech was originally intended as a complaint, but after being said by Xie's mother, it seemed to become a story of bragging about the filial son and grandson in the family. The sense of pride in her words made everyone present understand tacitly, and they all turned their eyes to Aunt Gu.

Recalling Aunt Gu's sarcasm towards Xu Xiufang's family a few days ago, it now seems that those words were like a loud slap in her face.

Faced with the sudden questioning, Aunt Gu not only did not dodge, but sneered, with a bit of disdain and sarcasm in her voice: "Yes, your second son and his wife are really filial. One asked your brother-in-law to help, and the other shouted that he wanted to go home to pick him up! What happened? No one was seen, and all the hard work was pushed to your brother-in-law, and you got a good reputation for being filial. Such "filial piety" is really heavy!"

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Xie's mother was so angry that her cheeks turned pale. Just as she was about to refute, suddenly, a roar from far away, from faint to deafening, quietly invaded everyone's eardrums...

Xu Xiufang and her family took a train, traveling across time and space for two and a half days, and finally arrived at the bustling city.