A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 229 Yuanxuan Returns to Her Parents' Home

In the early morning, sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains into Li Yuan and Liu Xuan's bedroom. Li Yuan, like a little soldier awakened by an alarm clock, sat up abruptly in bed. Before her eyes were even fully open, she began to mutter, "Liu Xuan, get up quickly. We're coming to my house today, so we can't be late."

Liu Xuan rolled over, pulled the blanket over his head, and muttered, "Just five more minutes, just five minutes."

Li Yuan wasn't buying it. She reached out and pulled back Liu Xuan's blanket. "Five minutes, five minutes. You always say that. By the time you get up, it'll be too late. Hurry up, my mom said she's going to make your favorite braised pork today."

Upon hearing the word "braised pork," Liu Xuan's eyes instantly opened, and he sat up with a jolt. "Really? Then I need to wash up right away."

After washing up, the two began packing their things to take back to Li Yuan's parents' home. Li Yuan picked and chose in front of the wardrobe, sometimes taking out a piece of clothing to try on, sometimes shaking her head and putting it back, muttering to herself: "Is this too formal? My mom will say I'm being hypocritical; this one is too casual, like a child."

Liu Xuan watched anxiously from the side, saying, "Wife, just wear anything, you look good in anything."

Li Yuan rolled her eyes at him. "What do you know? When you go to my house, you have to dress up nicely so my parents can see that their daughter is well-married and doing well."

Finally, Li Yuan chose an outfit and smiled with satisfaction. Then she started directing Liu Xuan to move things, "Put the wine I bought for my dad in the trunk, and the health supplements I bought for my mom, don't forget them."

As Liu Xuan moved the things, he muttered to himself, "Every time I go back to your house it's like moving house, you bring so much stuff. It's not like your parents need these things."

Li Yuan overheard this and put her hands on her hips. "How can you say that? This is our way of showing our appreciation. Besides, how hard did it take for my parents to raise me? What's wrong with bringing a little something?"

Liu Xuan quickly smiled apologetically, "Yes, yes, my wife is right, I was just joking."

With everything ready, the two finally set off. Liu Xuan drove, humming a little tune, in an exceptionally cheerful mood. Li Yuan, on the other hand, sat in the passenger seat, constantly giving Liu Xuan "lessons."

"Liu Xuan, when you get to my house, don't say anything out of line. If my dad asks you about work, just answer properly and don't brag."

Liu Xuan nodded, "Don't worry, wife, I know what I'm doing."

As they were talking, the car suddenly shook. Liu Xuan frowned. "What happened?" He quickly pulled the car over to the side of the road and got out to check.

Li Yuan also got out of the car and asked nervously, "Is the car broken down? What should we do? We're still far from home."

After checking the tires, Liu Xuan said helplessly, "It looks like there's a nail in one of the tires. We need to change to the spare tire."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan stamped her feet in frustration, "Why are you so unlucky? Why did it have to happen now of all times?"

As Liu Xuan took the spare tire out of the trunk, he comforted Li Yuan, "Don't worry, don't worry, changing a spare tire is quick. Look, I know how to change it, but others might not."

Thanks to Liu Xuan's efforts, the spare tire was finally changed. The two continued their journey, with Li Yuan still complaining.

"Today was a really bad start. I hope nothing else goes wrong when we get to my house."

Liu Xuan smiled and said, "Don't worry, good things come to those who wait. Maybe when we get to your house, your parents will be so happy that they'll give us a big red envelope."

Li Yuan couldn't help but laugh, "All you care about is money. My parents give you red envelopes because they care about you, so don't complain that it's too little."

"How could that be? I'm overjoyed!" Liu Xuan said, stepping on the gas.

Finally, they arrived at Li Yuan's parents' home, where her parents were already waiting at the door. As soon as Li Yuan got out of the car, she flew into her mother's arms like a joyful little bird.

"Mom, I miss you so much."

Li Yuan's mother laughed and said, "Silly girl, it's only been a short time since we last met, and you've already missed me so much."

Liu Xuan quickly went over and called out, "Dad, Mom, we're back!"

Li Yuan's father smiled and nodded, "It's good that you're back. Come in quickly, the food is ready."

As soon as Li Yuan entered the house, she saw the table full of her favorite dishes, including the braised pork that Liu Xuan had been longing for. Liu Xuan's eyes lit up immediately, "Wow, Mom, your braised pork still smells so good."

Li Yuan's mother said with a smile, "I knew you loved to eat, so eat more."

Everyone sat together, eating and chatting. Li Yuan's father asked Liu Xuan, "Little Liu, how's work lately?"

Liu Xuan quickly put down his chopsticks and said seriously, "Dad, things have been going quite well at work lately. We've opened a lot of fruit and vegetable chain stores."

Li Yuan secretly kicked Liu Xuan, signaling him to stop bragging. Liu Xuan pretended not to feel it and continued, "I will definitely work hard and strive for a promotion and raise as soon as possible so that Li Yuan can live a good life."

Li Yuan's father nodded in satisfaction, "It's good that young people are ambitious, but they shouldn't overwork themselves."

After dinner, everyone sat in the living room chatting. Li Yuan's younger brother also came back. As soon as he entered, he saw Liu Xuan and said excitedly, "Brother-in-law, you're finally here! Come and play a couple of games with me."

Liu Xuan looked at Li Yuan helplessly, and Li Yuan smiled and said, "Go ahead, just don't play for too long."

So Liu Xuan and Li Ming sat on the sofa and started playing games. Li Yuan went to the kitchen with her mother to clean up the dishes.

Li Yuan and her mother were tidying up in the kitchen, chatting as they went. Li Yuan's mother asked softly, "Yuan'er, how are things going with Xiao Liu lately? Have you been arguing?"

Li Yuan smiled and said, "Mom, we're doing fine, we haven't argued. Liu Xuan is so good to me, he listens to everything I say."

Li Yuan's mother smiled with relief, "That's good. Couples need to understand and tolerate each other. Xiao Liu is a good boy; you should cherish him."

Li Yuan nodded, "I understand, Mom. Don't worry about us. How are you and Dad feeling?"

“We’re perfectly healthy, so don’t worry,” Li Yuan’s mother said, then suddenly remembered something. “Oh, right, you said last time that Xiao Liu likes apples, so I bought a lot. Take some back with you.”

Li Yuan quickly said, "Mom, no need, we can buy anything where we live. You can keep it for yourself."

“That won’t do, this is from your mother.” Li Yuan’s mother said, and began to put apples into the bag.

Watching her mother's busy figure, Li Yuan felt a warmth in her heart. She suddenly realized how wonderful it felt to be back at her parents' home; no matter how old she was, she would always be a child in her parents' eyes.

After cleaning up the kitchen, Li Yuan and her mother returned to the living room. Liu Xuan and Li Ming were still playing video games, engrossed in their game and shouting to each other.

"Brother-in-law, hurry up and get on board! Don't hide in the back."

"Brother-in-law, I'm surrounded by the enemy! Please come and save me!"

Li Yuan walked over and patted Liu Xuan on the shoulder, "Alright, alright, stop playing around and chat with my parents."

Liu Xuan reluctantly put down the game controller and started chatting with everyone.

Before they knew it, it was getting dark. It was time for Li Yuan and Liu Xuan to go home. Li Yuan's mother held Li Yuan's hand and said reluctantly, "Yuan'er, come back and stay for a few more days next time, don't leave in such a hurry."

Li Yuan nodded, her eyes a little moist. "Mom, I understand. You and Dad should also take care of yourselves."

Li Yuan's father pulled Liu Xuan aside and said earnestly, "Xiao Liu, I'm entrusting Yuan'er to you. You must take good care of her. If she suffers any injustice, I won't forgive you."

Liu Xuan quickly said, "Dad, don't worry, I will definitely treat Li Yuan well."

After saying their goodbyes, Li Yuan and Liu Xuan got into the car. As the car slowly started moving, Li Yuan looked out the window at her parents, and tears welled up in her eyes. Liu Xuan drove while comforting Li Yuan, saying, "Don't be sad, we'll come back to see them again next time."

Li Yuan wiped away her tears and said with a smile, "Okay, we'll come back earlier next time."

On their way home, Li Yuan and Liu Xuan reminisced about their day at Li Yuan's parents' home, their faces beaming with happiness. Although there were a few minor hiccups and some nagging, the day was filled with warmth and joy. This is the meaning of returning to one's parents' home; no matter how far one travels, home is always the warmest harbor.