The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

"correct."

Xu Xiufang responded, lowered her head and whispered to Xiaoyun, "Xiaoyun, call grandpa!"

Xiaoyun blinked her big black eyes and called out obediently, "Grandpa."

Father Xie laughed heartily at Xiaoyun's innocent look and quickly waved to Xiaoyun to come closer.

Although Xiaoyun's memory of Father Xie was already vague, she could feel her parents' deep affection for this elder, so she walked towards Father Xie generously and threw herself into his warm embrace.

At the same time, when Xie's mother saw Xu Xiufang, she didn't care about Sanbao beside her and rushed forward with joy. Just by hearing her voice, one could sense the excitement that was beyond words, "Xiufang!"

"Ok?"

Xu Xiufang turned around and saw Xie's mother's bright smile. She couldn't help but smile too, "Mom!"

"Why did you come back so suddenly?"

Xie's mother pretended to blame him, but her words could not hide her joy. "Is it because of Dad's injury? He's fine, he just had a slight concussion. The doctor said he just needs to rest well. You guys came all the way back, you must have worked so hard."

"It's the best thing that Dad is okay. We just happened to think that we haven't seen you two for a long time, so we wanted to come back to visit."

Xu Xiufang spoke sincerely, but in front of so many fellow villagers, she did not mention the real reason for her trip.

After hearing this, Xie's mother was even more delighted, and the smile almost spread from her cheeks to her ears, "Mom and Dad know that you are filial, unlike some people who always like to say ungrateful words!"

As soon as she finished speaking, a sharp look flashed in Xie's mother's eyes. She looked around unconsciously, but did not see Aunt Jiang.

Seeing that the time was right, Liu Ying hurried forward, looking to take credit, "Aunt Jiang left a long time ago. When she heard that you were coming back, she went into hiding in disgrace!"

"Humph!"

Mother Xie curled her lips and sneered, "You escaped quickly!"

Suddenly, there was a burst of laughter in the crowd, all mocking Aunt Jiang's behavior.

Xu Xiufang was confused by the situation and looked at Xie's mother in confusion.

Just as Xie's mother was about to explain, Liu Ying came closer again, grabbed Xu Xiufang, and talked incessantly about the grievances between Aunt Jiang and Xie's mother.

Xie's mother, who was squeezed behind the crowd, said: "..."

She helplessly gave Liu Ying a resentful look, muttering to herself: Why is she meddling in this family reunion?

And it stole the limelight, really!

After listening to Liu Ying's narration, Xu Xiufang also looked embarrassed: "..."

Although she felt it was inappropriate to talk about these things at this time, she couldn't help but purse her lips and laugh.

She turned to look at Xie's mother with a smile in her eyes, "Mom, if we don't come back today, are you ready to give up?"

"How could I admit defeat!"

Xie's mother's tone was firm and left no room for doubt.

Xu Xiufang's curiosity was completely aroused. "So what did you originally plan to do?"

Mother Xie stretched out a fist, her eyes were fierce, and she waved it towards the air. "If you guys hadn't come back, I would have argued with her directly. If that didn't work, I would have taught her a lesson. Let's see if she dares to be so arrogant again in the future!"

Xu Xiufang: “…”

The villagers around: "..."

Everyone was stunned. They didn't expect that Mrs. Xie was not only good at talking, but also so strong in her bones!

Xie's mother noticed the surprised looks of Xu Xiufang and everyone else, and she couldn't help but cough lightly, then withdrew her hand awkwardly.

I secretly thought that I must have learned some of this ruthlessness from Xu Xiufang...

But she didn't dare to say anything, for fear that Xu Xiufang would misunderstand and think that the new mother-in-law had something to say about her straightforward and slightly rough character!

Although, Xu Xiufang's lively yet somewhat strong personality is indeed extremely distinctive!

In order to save Xie's mother's face, everyone forced a smile and tried to make the delicate atmosphere more relaxed.

Mother Xie changed the subject tactfully, her tone full of concern and tenderness, "Oh, the wind outside is really strong. Let's not stand here in the cold wind. Let's go home early to warm up, right?"

This proposal is like a spring breeze, warming people's hearts.

"Okay," Xu Xiufang agreed cheerfully, her eyes sparkling with longing for home.

At this time, Xie Yi and Lu Shunping had already put their luggage away. After some greetings, Lu Shunping set out on the journey back to the transport team.

Xie Yi, along with Sanbao and several other children, carried their luggage, while Xu Xiufang held Xiaoyun's hand and followed Xie's father and mother, slowly moving towards the familiar yet slightly unfamiliar home.

The group of villagers who had stopped to watch did not follow them, but just stayed where they were, watching the family's backs gradually go away.

Some of them sighed with envy, "This family has changed so much that it's hard to believe. If I ran into them on the street, I might not recognize them!"

The atmosphere in Beijing is more Westernized and fashionable than that in Xiaoxi Village. In addition, times are changing and everyone loves beauty. Xu Xiufang no longer needs to hide her true self as she did before.

Whether it is herself, Xie Yi, or the children, Xu Xiufang carefully considers their clothing and appearance, striving to match each person's temperament and personality.

Compared to the simple and low-key attire they wore a year ago due to the pressure of life, the transformation of their family is naturally particularly eye-catching.

"Yes! Xu Xiufang was born rich, so it's not surprising that she's beautiful. But their children don't look like those from a country family at all. Not to mention Xie Yi, his aura is even more extraordinary than before. If you're not familiar with him, you might think it's some big shot visiting!"

The discussions of others were full of envy.

"Comparing yourself to others can really make you angry to death!"

One sigh expressed the complex emotions in the hearts of many people.

These comments were nothing more than jealousy of Xie Yi's good fortune, admiration for his bold pursuit of love, or a bit of envy of his handsome face.

Just as everyone was talking about this, Liu Ying retorted unhappily, "Hey, hey, hey, don't talk nonsense like that. What do you mean by 'golden branches and jade leaves'? Xu Xiufang's family background is clean. She comes from a working-class family and a family of scholars. Now she is also an upright college student. Don't label people casually!"

Her tone showed both defense of her friend and disgust at the gossip.

Everyone was shocked by her sudden serious attitude. They smiled awkwardly and explained, "Hey, we mean well. We are just praising Xu Xiufang. Besides, the Revolutionary Committee is gone now. Who cares about these things?"

"It's best if he's not here," Liu Ying's eyes were sharp, as if warning, "Otherwise I'll really tell Xu Xiufang, and don't blame me if you regret it then!"

Upon hearing this, the crowd couldn't help but sigh and then dispersed.

Because he was worried that Xie's father was still in the recovery period and it was not suitable for him to stay outside for a long time, Feng Dongling took the initiative to escort him back to the old house to recuperate.

On her side, Xu Xiufang went ahead with her luggage and returned to her home after an absence of a year.

Pushing open the familiar door, everything in the house seemed to be frozen in time at the moment they left. It was not as messy as expected, but rather as tidy as before. It was obvious that someone often came here to clean and tidy up.