The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

Xie Yi considerately prepared hot water for them, then turned back to the hard sleeper compartment, leaving the elderly couple with a kind back.

The next two days of the journey, although monotonous, were unique in their own way.

The experience of a soft sleeper car is far superior to that of a hard sleeper car. The soft and comfortable bed makes you almost forget that you are on a journey.

Apart from the occasional roar of the train, the carriage maintains a rare tranquility and freshness. The sparse number of passengers makes the space particularly spacious, and the private compartments add a bit of warmth.

After nightfall, the door of the compartment was gently locked, and all external disturbances were isolated outside, allowing Xu Xiufang and her group to rest in peace. Their mental state was obviously better than on the hard sleeper journey.

The attendant in the soft sleeper car seemed to take special care of their group, especially the gentle and lovely Xu Xiufang.

Whenever they passed by their cubicle, the flight attendants always greeted them warmly and asked if they needed any help.

In the cold season, Xu Xiufang asked the flight attendant for a few extra warm quilts because she was worried that Mr. and Mrs. Xie might not be able to use the hot packs, showing her meticulous care.

Not only that, other passengers on the train seemed to be attracted by Xu Xiufang's temperament. Whether they met by chance on the way to the bathroom or had a brief gathering in the dining car, there were many people who responded with smiles and greetings.

Most of these people have extraordinary temperament and their words and conversation reveal a certain social status.

However, when Xu Xiufang communicated with them, both sides maintained a perfect distance, not deliberately asking questions, and just enjoying the accidental warm encounter during this journey.

In the blink of an eye, two days passed by like a flash, and the train slowly pulled into Jingshi Station.

The afternoon sun shines on the platform, bringing with it a hint of early winter chill.

When they walked out of the station with their luggage, Xu Xiaoyu was already waiting outside with two drivers and two cars, calling out anxiously, "Sister!"

Xu Xiufang and her family came forward. She came empty-handed, while Xu Xiaoyu took the luggage from her brother-in-law and politely greeted Mr. and Mother Xie.

The two elders were obviously impressed by the young man. Their kind eyes lingered on him and they said with a smile, "Xiao Yu is getting taller and more handsome. I almost didn't recognize him!"

Facing the praise, Xu Xiaoyu smiled shyly. He felt a little awkward in such a crowded place, so he explained in a low voice: "There are only two cars, I'm afraid there won't be enough seats for everyone..."

This little embarrassment did not affect the joy of the reunion.

Fang Kai cleverly proposed a solution, and Xie Yi quickly made reasonable arrangements to ensure that everyone could reach their destination comfortably, even if it meant that he and some of his family had to take the bus.

The sunset glow in the sky gradually disappeared, and the crowd and luggage were intertwined. They chose to go directly back to Xu Xiufang's courtyard deep in the alley and did not go to Xu's main residence for the time being.

To Xu Xiufang's surprise, her parents had been waiting here for a long time.

As soon as I stepped into the courtyard, my mother came out wearing an apron and smiling to greet me. My father, sister-in-law and Mother Wu followed closely behind. It was a lively and warm scene.

"Mom, why are you here?"

As soon as Xu Xiufang got off the car, she threw herself into her mother's arms.

Mother Xu pretended to be angry, but her eyes curved into crescents: "Girl, your aunts are here, how can I not come and take a look!"

As she spoke, she walked towards Xie's mother enthusiastically, smiling, "Old sister, you finally showed up."

As soon as Xie's mother got off the car, she was filled with joy when she heard the words, like a flower blooming in spring: "My dear, I have been looking forward to seeing you come for so long."

After taking a closer look at Mother Xu, Mother Xie was surprised to find that she seemed younger than the last time they met. "Mother-in-law, you are getting younger and younger!"

His words were full of envy and admiration.

There have indeed been a lot of changes in this year. Xu Yuheng got married and started a family, Xu Xiufang and her family returned to urban life, Xu Xiaoyu entered university, and Xu's father's health has gradually improved. Xu's mother is in a very good mood and looks youthful.

Faced with the compliments, Xu's mother smiled as brightly as the summer sunshine: "No, no, you are still full of energy and spirit!"

Mother Xie laughed heartily, full of joy: "Oh, I am so happy to see you, my mother-in-law!"

Father Xie followed behind his wife, feeling a little overwhelmed by this lively yet slightly unfamiliar scene.

Helplessly, he could only watch his wife chatting and laughing with Mother Xu, but he couldn't get a word in, let alone get any help.

Xu Xiufang saw this and couldn't help laughing. While stealing glances at her mother and mother-in-law, she skillfully pulled her father in front of Xie's father and whispered, "This is my dad, Dad, this is my father-in-law."

"My dear relatives, we are finally face to face."

Mr. Xu smiled and extended a hand of friendship.

Father Xie felt honored and quickly extended his hand to shake it, saying sincerely, "My dear in-laws."

"This is... my father-in-law?"

Xie's mother also looked over curiously, her eyes full of curiosity and expectation about this new relationship.

"mother-in-law."

Mr. Xu slightly raised the corners of his mouth, his smile was as warm as the spring sun, his eyes flashed with sincerity and respect, he slowly extended his right hand, his gesture was gentle and polite.

Xie's mother had long known that Xu Xiufang came from a wealthy family and that both her parents were educated people.

As I recall, Mother Xu was a very popular person among the neighbors. No matter who she talked to, she could always easily find resonance and make people feel warm and at peace.

When she herself was interacting with Xu's mother, she never felt any estrangement.

However, when Mr. Xu appeared in front of him, the scholarly temperament that emanated from him made him look exceptionally dignified.

He wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses on his nose, and his eyes behind the lenses seemed to be able to see into people's hearts. The gentleness in his demeanor invisibly built a barrier that was difficult to approach, which made Xie's mother feel nervous.

The sudden feeling of nervousness made Xie's mother subconsciously rub her palms on the hem of her clothes, as if trying to wipe away the inexplicable awkwardness. Then she slowly stretched out her hand and gently shook hands with Xu's father.

At that moment, a steady and warm force came from her palm, which eased the uneasiness in her heart a little.

Xu's mother, who was standing by, caught Xie's mother's subtle emotional changes. She patted the back of her husband's hand gently, and her words were full of homeliness and kindness: "Okay, okay, we are a family now, so let's forget about these polite formalities!"

The voice was full of tolerance and warmth, as if one was chatting with neighbors in one's own yard.

Father Xu suddenly came to his senses and realized that his almost ritualistic handshake might have seemed too formal in the eyes of simple country people like Father and Mother Xie.

He quickly withdrew his hand, with an apologetic smile on his face, and said softly: "I was negligent and failed to consider this."

The reservedness on Xie's father and mother's faces disappeared, and Xie's mother also showed a hearty smile: "We are country people, and we don't pay much attention to these etiquettes."

Next, Xu Xiufang continued to act as a guide, introducing her parents to Feng Dongling, Xie Chunyan and others one by one.

Feng Dongling said what he wanted to say to everyone, and acted according to the situation. He spoke in a slick way: "No wonder my sister-in-law is so pretty. It turns out that she inherited the good genes from her mother-in-law. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would have thought you two were sisters!"