The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

Xu Xiufang already had the answer in her heart for the silent hero behind the scenes, and she was filled with gratitude. "Mom, thank you for everything you have done for us!"

"What's there to thank me for? It's only natural for me to help look after the house while you're away," Xie's mother smiled warmly. Her eyes touched the thin layer of dust on the table, and she couldn't help but feel a little apologetic. "It's the harvest season in autumn, so I'm busy. I didn't have time to clean it properly. I'm sorry."

Xu Xiufang smiled warmly and comforted him, "It's okay, we'll just clean it up in a while, the house is still warm and comfortable!"

"Wow!"

Erbao was so excited that he could hardly contain himself. He circled the yard happily, "I'm finally back!"

Seeing this, Xie's mother was filled with joy, but the next moment, Xiaobao hugged her arms tightly, "Grandma, I missed you so much!"

"Grandma misses you too," Xie's mother looked at her precious grandson whom she hadn't seen for a year, her eyes slightly moist and full of love, "Our little treasure is getting more and more handsome!"

"What about me, grandma, what about me?"

Erbao was not willing to be outdone and came forward eagerly.

"Not as handsome as me," Xiaobao said proudly.

"Hey," Erbao was unhappy and pouted, "You are not even as tall as me!"

The two brothers' laughter and playfulness started again. Dabao did not participate. He picked up the rag silently and began to wipe the furniture silently.

Seeing this, Xie Yi shouted at the two brothers who were fighting, "Put your things down quickly and clean up the house, otherwise don't even think about going out to have fun!"

Erbao originally planned to go play with Guo Jiajun and the others as soon as he put his luggage away, but considering household chores, he compromised and decided to meet up in the evening instead.

"Come on, come on," Erbao rolled up his sleeves, pulled Xiaobao along, and shouted confidently as he got to work, "This is just a small job, it won't be difficult for me!"

"Then it's all yours?"

Dabao smiled slyly and handed him the rag.

Erbao was stunned for a moment, then he chuckled and pushed the rag back to Dabao, "I let it slip. This is just a small matter. It can be easily solved by us brothers working together!"

Dabao snorted and continued to focus on the work in his hands.

Xu Xiufang was about to go to the bedroom to tidy up, but Xie Yi handed her a clean chair and said softly, "Wife, let these rough jobs be left to these guys. You take a rest first. I'll go to the old house to boil some hot water for you. You can have a good rest after washing up."

When Erbao heard this, he agreed loudly, "Yes, Mom, we will go and help you and Dad clean the room, make the beds, and warm up the kang so that you can sleep well at night!"

Without any additional instructions, Dabao and Xiaobao each picked up a broom and began to clean Xu Xiufang and their bedroom carefully.

Seeing this, Xiaoyun also jumped up and down to help, but was soon kicked out by several brothers with the excuse, "Be good, Xiaoyun, go and rest with your mom."

"Xiao Yun is not tired," the little guy said stubbornly.

"Even if you're not tired, you have to accompany mom to rest," Sanbao didn't allow Xiaoyun to argue. Xiaoyun had no choice but to pout and was asked to leave with a look of grievance in her eyes.

Xu Xiufang couldn't help laughing when she saw this. The warmth of being understood made her heart warm. She waved and called out, "Okay, come and sit here with mom and rest for a while."

Upon hearing this, Xiaoyun rubbed her hands and came over in short steps.

Since they would not be at home for long and would have to return after the New Year, they did not have much luggage. Apart from a few sets of clothes, the luggage was almost entirely food, such as meat, biscuits, candies, etc. These were all taken out from the mysterious space by Xu Xiufang before leaving and prepared to bring to her family.

She took out a wafer biscuit from her luggage bag, handed a pack to Xiaoyun, and was about to take two packs to Xie's mother. But when she turned around, she saw Xie's mother had rolled up her sleeves, holding a feather duster, and was busy cleaning the room.

"Mom," Xu Xiufang hurriedly called her, "Don't worry, just let Sanbao and the others do it."

"It's okay, I'm not tired. You must be exhausted after sitting on the train for several days. If I finish cleaning early, you can rest early and enjoy the warmth of home."

As Xie's mother spoke, she was busy huffing and puffing, sweeping here and wiping there, beads of sweat oozing from her forehead. She was like a tireless little bee, flying in every corner of the house, working hard to create the warmth of her home.

Xu Xiufang looked at her mother-in-law's back, her heart was filled with ripples, a bitter smile hung on the corners of her mouth, and she muttered silently in her heart: "..."

Does distance really create beauty?

I haven't seen her for a year. When I went home this time, my mother-in-law's enthusiasm seemed to be more mellow than I remembered, and there was a kind of indescribable intimacy!

"In order to ease this sudden enthusiasm, Xu Xiufang gently called Erbao, "Erbao, grandma is working hard, go and see her!"

“What?” Erbao rushed out of the house immediately after hearing that. Seeing his grandmother bending over and busying herself, he couldn’t help but frown, with a look of distress in his eyes. “Grandma, you are so old, why are you still doing such heavy work?

Go and have a rest. Let us brothers do the rough work. You and mom can sit down, chat, and taste the delicious food I brought back for you! "

Xie's mother was stunned for a moment, a look of astonishment flashed across her face, as if she had not yet recovered from the sudden thoughtfulness of her children.

"..."

"Brother, that's not right!"

Xiaobao's childish voice floated from inside the house, full of childishness but revealing a sense of cleverness, "Grandma is not old at all, she is still very young!"

Xiaobao corrected his second brother's gaffe with one word, then put on a sweet smile and said to his grandmother, "But we are grown up now, grandma, let us brothers do the heavy work in the future, and you can enjoy your life. Go sit on the chair over there and have a rest!"

Mother Xie looked at the two little adults and smiled helplessly but gratified, "..."

Seeing the two children running towards her, Xie's mother quickly put down the rag and feather duster in her hands, waved her hands, and smiled with pampering, "Okay, okay, I'm done, I'll leave it all to you little experts!"

She walked towards Xu Xiufang, and suddenly stopped on the way. The corners of her mouth raised a happy arc, and she smiled to herself, "It turns out that someone cares about me and doesn't let me do heavy work. This feels quite fresh and comfortable!"

Xu Xiufang listened, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, "What does it feel like?"

Mother Xie's eyes sparkled with a soft light, and she said firmly: "It tastes really good!"

Xu Xiufang laughed silently, but felt inexplicably warm in her heart.

Just as the mother and daughter were chatting, a surprised voice came from the door, "Mom, second sister-in-law!"

Xu Xiufang and Xie's mother looked up at the same time, only to see Gu Xiaoling poking her head in from outside the door. There was a hint of caution in her smile, and she seemed extremely cautious.

Xu Xiufang was puzzled, "What is Gu Xiaoling up to? She was always cold and sarcastic when we met in the past, but today she is so cold and mean?"

Xie's mother also had a look of confusion and slight disgust on her face. She had long been accustomed to being wary of Gu Xiaoling's thoughts. Who knew what she was planning this time?

Gu Xiaoling's eyes moved flexibly as she scanned the yard. After making sure that she didn't see someone she hated, she slowly stepped in, deliberately adjusting her expression and trying to make herself look as amiable as possible.