A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 209 Li Yuan's Birthday

"Hey, old woman, wake up!" Liu Xuan shouted like a mischievous child, his voice so loud it seemed to shake the whole house.

Li Yuan groggily turned over and mumbled, "What are you shouting about so early in the morning? Is it an earthquake?"

Liu Xuan jumped to the bedside, holding a delicate little box in his hands, his eyes sparkling like a child waiting to be praised: "Happy birthday, my birthday star! Look, what's this!"

Li Yuan finally snapped out of her daze, sat up straight, and exclaimed with wide eyes, "Oh my, it's my birthday today! You old man, what kind of surprise are you hiding!"

Liu Xuan handed over the box, his face beaming with pride: "Ta-da! Look, I spent ages picking this out, just in case you didn't like it!"

Li Yuan carefully opened the box, and a dazzling necklace came into view. The diamonds were so bright in the morning light that it was almost blinding. "Wow, Lao Liu, you really went all out!" Li Yuan's voice rose eight octaves with excitement, and she grabbed the necklace and put it on.

Liu Xuan quickly went over to help him button up his clothes, saying as he did so, "Of course, it's my wife's birthday, it has to be the best!"

Just then, the door was flung open with a bang, and Li Shiqing and Zhang Chen rushed in. Li Shiqing was carrying a designer handbag and shouted, "Mom, happy birthday! Look what I brought you!"

Li Yuan turned her head and smiled so much that her eyes narrowed into slits: "Oh my, my darling daughter, how did you know I wanted a new bag lately!"

Zhang Chen laughed and said, "Mom, Shi Qing walked all over the mall to pick out this bag, and her feet were blistered."

Li Shiqing rolled her eyes at Zhang Chen: "Why do you always bring up things that are hard to say? Can't you leave me with some dignity!"

The family was having a good time when the doorbell rang again. Liu Xuan ran to open the door, and his second daughter, Liu Yixin, and Fu Yu stood there. Liu Yixin was holding a gift box and her face was beaming with smiles: "Dad, Mom, happy birthday!"

Li Yuan went to greet her, took the gift box, and opened it. Inside, a silver-white bracelet lay quietly. "Wow, it's so beautiful! I love this color!" Li Yuan said, slipping the bracelet onto her wrist.

Fu Yu said with a smile, "Mom, Yi Xin put a lot of thought into finding this bracelet. She went to many stores before she could find it."

Liu Yixin clung to Li Yuan's arm and said coquettishly, "Mom, as long as you're happy, that's all that matters!"

At this moment, the third son, Liu Qicheng, strolled in slowly, carrying a bag and yawning: "Mom, happy birthday. Sorry I overslept."

Li Yuan laughed and scolded, "You brat, all you do is sleep in! Come and see what you brought me."

Liu Qicheng handed over the bag, scratched his head, and said, "Mom, I bought you a silk scarf. I don't know if you'll like it."

Li Yuan opened the bag, took out a silk scarf, wrapped it around her neck, and twirled in front of the mirror: "Beautiful! My son has great taste!"

The family sat around in the living room, exchanging birthday wishes. Looking at the large family before her, Li Yuan felt a warm glow in her heart and said with a smile, "Today is so wonderful! With you all here, this birthday celebration was totally worth it!"

Liu Xuan suddenly slapped his forehead: "Oh dear, we've been so busy chatting that we haven't had breakfast yet! I'll go make you guys a nice meal to celebrate!" With that, he rushed off to the kitchen.

Li Shiqing also stood up: "I'll go help Dad. Mom, you just rest!"

Liu Yixin chimed in, "I'm going too, Mom. You can just relax and not worry about anything today!"

Then, the kitchen erupted in the clatter of pots and pans, accompanied by Liu Xuan's commands: "Shi Qing, pass that dish over! Yi Xin, turn the heat down, don't burn it!"

In the living room, Li Yuan, Zhang Chen, Fu Yu, and Liu Qicheng sat on the sofa chatting.

Zhang Chen said with a smile, "Mom, today's birthday was really lively! We should celebrate like this every year from now on!"

Fu Yu nodded in agreement: "Yes, Mom, we'll celebrate your birthday with you from now on!"

Liu Qicheng leaned back on the sofa, legs crossed: "Mom, when I make a lot of money in the future, I'll buy you an even bigger gift!"

Li Yuan said with a smile, "I'm content just having you all with me. Why waste money on gifts?"

Just then, Liu Xuan's voice came from the kitchen: "Dinner's ready! Everyone come and help serve the dishes!"

Everyone got up and went into the kitchen. Soon, the table was laden with a sumptuous meal. The family sat together, raising their glasses in celebration. Liu Xuan stood up, cleared his throat, and said, "Come on, let's all wish Ms. Li Yuan a happy birthday, good health, and that she grows younger and more beautiful every day!"

Everyone stood up and shouted in unison, "Happy Birthday!"

Li Yuan's eyes welled up with tears. She raised her glass and said, "Thank you all. With you all as my family, my life has been worthwhile!"

The family chatted while eating. Liu Xuan recounted amusing anecdotes about pursuing Li Yuan when they were young, making everyone laugh. Li Shiqing also shared some funny experiences from her work, further enlivening the atmosphere.

After finishing her meal, Li Yuan leaned back on the sofa and said contentedly, "Today was so much fun! It's been so long since it's been this lively."

Liu Xuan sat down next to her, took her hand and said, "I'll make you this happy every year from now on, and our family will continue to live such a lively and joyful life together!"

Everyone nodded in agreement, and laughter echoed in the room. This birthday will become Li Yuan's most beautiful memory, and this deep family affection will forever warm the hearts of her family.