The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

Xie's mother was completely unaware that Fang Kai's family was also going to Beijing.

These days, since Qin Yunli was hospitalized, she and Boss Xie took turns to take care of her, and she lived and ate at Feng Dongling and Xie Chunyan's place. Naturally, she learned from Feng Dongling and his wife all the details of Xie Yi and Xu Xiufang's invitation to everyone to Beijing.

Hearing that Fang Kai and his family would also be traveling together, he guessed that Fang Kai and his family might have made this decision in order to help Xie Yi.

But she did not rush to explain. Instead, she looked at Boss Xie with complicated eyes, then glanced at Qin Yunli, who was pale and leaning against the door frame, and asked calmly, "You think so too? Do you think that the second brother's family should not only take Feng Dongling and Fang Kai with them, but also you?"

The question went straight to the point and made everyone present startled.

Boss Xie has a simple and honest personality. Faced with his mother's sudden questioning, he was speechless for a moment and could only look to Qin Yunli for help.

Qin Yunli held onto the wall, trying to maintain her balance. She looked hesitant and spoke in a weak voice, "Mom, we never thought of relying on my second brother and his wife to go to Beijing to enjoy ourselves, but..."

She swallowed, as if mustering up her courage, "But we are a family..."

Xie's mother's eyes revealed the same opinion as everyone else, that the waste recycling business that Xie Yi was engaged in was not decent enough, especially when national policy had not yet opened up to individual business, Xie Yi's behavior was tantamount to walking on the edge of the law.

Feng Dongling, Fang Kai and others were willing to follow Xie Yi. Xie's mother believed that this was not just a friendship between brothers, but also based on recognition of Xie Yi's career prospects, as well as a deep trust and support.

They knew that the road ahead would be difficult, but they were still willing to face it together. This friendship obviously went beyond the scope of ordinary brothers.

In contrast, Xie Yi's brothers did not know much about Xie Yi's real situation. They only saw the superficial glamour - the wealth of Xu Xiufang's family and the good news that Dabao was admitted to university, and they mistakenly believed that Xie Yi was living a leisurely and comfortable life in Beijing.

They tried to take advantage of their status as "Xie Yi's brothers" to gain benefits, completely disregarding whether they would become a burden to Xie Yi. Selfish thoughts filled their minds.

Xie's mother's heart felt as if it had been doused with cold water, icy cold.

"You are a family, you are brothers! Good, good, good!"

Her cheeks flushed with anger, and her eyes scanned the faces of the two couples at her uncle's and third uncle's homes. "Since you are so eager to go to Beijing, why not go to the county town to pick up some scraps and experience what life is like!"

Her voice was full of sarcasm and disappointment.

"Mom, why do you have to embarrass us like this?"

Gu Xiaoling spoke again. This time, she became bolder because she had the support of her uncle's family. She muttered softly, "Big brother and Fang Kai's family can follow second brother to Beijing. They don't need to do this. And yesterday, brother Yi even cooked an extra dish of beef for Fang Kai. Why is it that when they come here..."

She didn't say it explicitly, but everyone understood the implication.

Xie Laosan's face was full of indignation, while Qin Yunli's face was full of approval.

Boss Xie still frowned, glanced at Qin Yunli, and hesitated to speak, "Wife, why don't we just stay at home and plant the crops..."

Qin Yunli's body swayed slightly, and her weak body after giving birth made her look even paler and weaker. She shook her head gently to stop Boss Xie from finishing his words.

If Xie Laosan and Gu Xiaoling hadn't suggested it, she might not have even considered going to Beijing with Xu Xiufang.

Especially in rural areas where the household contract responsibility system is about to be implemented, they will soon be able to own their own land. As long as they are diligent and hardworking, their future will surely be prosperous!

However, it was the proposals of Xie Laosan and Gu Xiaoling that disturbed Qin Yunli's originally calm heart.

She had experienced the sweetness that Xu Xiufang had given her - job opportunities in Xiaoxi, and the delicious food that was sent back from time to time!

Therefore, in her mind, following Xu Xiufang must be much better than staying in the countryside to farm!

What's more, she just had a son and needs long-term planning for the future!

When Xie's mother saw that Boss Xie easily followed Qin Yunli's advice, she became even more unhappy and angry.

“It’s so lively!”

Suddenly, Xu Xiufang's voice rang in everyone's ears, interrupting the tense atmosphere.

Everyone's eyes instantly focused on Xu Xiufang. She was seen standing quietly at the door with a group of children. No one knew how long they had been standing there.

Among the children, except for a few from the uncle's family and the youngest Xiaoyun who looked innocent, Sanbao seemed particularly sensible. He observed the angry faces of the adults, while Xu Xiufang had a meaningful smile on her face, which spoke for itself.

This sudden scene made everyone present feel inexplicably nervous. Even Xie Lao San, who had been the most arrogant just now, felt a little embarrassed and secretly thanked that Xie Yi was not present at the moment.

Seeing Xu Xiufang's slightly cold smile, Xie's mother's heart suddenly tightened. She unconsciously took a step forward and called out with a slightly trembling voice: "Xiufang..."

"Mom, don't be in a hurry to say anything," Xu Xiufang's tone was calm, but it contained a majesty that could not be ignored. It was as if an invisible force made the words that were about to come out stop abruptly at Xie's mother's lips.

She felt an inexplicable oppression, as if once she opened her mouth, she would be caught in the vortex of Xu Xiufang's calm and sharp words. She had to hastily purse her lips and respond in silence.

"Are you interested in going to Jing City with us?"

There was an elusive smile on Xu Xiufang's lips, but to others, that smile was like a cold wind blowing across the lake, stirring up waves of chill.

Qin Yunli didn't dare to make any sound. She just forced out a timid smile, trying to ease the awkwardness in the air.

Xie Laosan coughed lightly and quickly shifted his gaze to avoid meeting Xu Xiufang's eyes that seemed to be able to see through people's hearts.

Among this group of people, the one who was most looking forward to going to Beijing with Xu Xiufang and her group was Gu Xiaoling.

I originally thought that Qin Yunli could act as a vanguard, but unexpectedly, Qin Yunli backed down at the last minute.

Knowing that Xie Laosan was unreliable, Gu Xiaoling had no choice but to bite the bullet and step forward.

"Sister-in-law, I'm not seeking any benefits, but Fang Kai and the others can follow you to Beijing. We...are a family anyway, aren't we?"

Gu Xiaoling knew that she was not right, so she quoted a common saying to try to touch Xu Xiufang's heart: "Family members share happiness and difficulties, and support each other when encountering difficulties, but outsiders may not be able to do so..."

Although Gu Xiaoling's words seemed sincere, Xu Xiufang found them ridiculous and almost laughed out loud.

"Support each other when things go wrong?"

Xiao Bao couldn't help himself and interrupted, "I'm afraid you were the first one to stab me in the back!"

"No..." Gu Xiaoling hurriedly tried to explain.

"That's right!"

Erbao still remembers it clearly. The scene when Gu Xiaoling helped Li Tiezhu bully them is still vivid in his mind. "You bad woman, don't even think about going with us!"

Dabao spoke calmly, his words concise but firm: "We don't welcome you."

Gu Xiaoling's face turned pale and blue as she faced the three children's attacks. She looked at Xu Xiufang anxiously, wanting to explain, but she only saw Xu Xiufang's face full of sarcasm, "Want to go to Beijing with us? Where do you get the courage to think about this?"