A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 74 The Warmth of Three Generations

The afternoon sun lazily bathed the earth as Li Yuan and Liu Xuan, along with their three children—Li Shiqing, Liu Yixin, and Liu Qicheng—set off for Liu Xuan's mother's house. Along the way, the children chattered incessantly like cheerful little birds.

Li Shiqing, dressed in a neat school uniform with her hair tied in a high ponytail, her eyes sparkling with intelligence and liveliness, excitedly shared the fun things that happened at school: "Mom and Dad, a new classmate joined our class today. He's incredibly funny; he told so many jokes that the whole class laughed until they were doubled over. And, the teacher even praised me for making a big improvement in my last exam!"

Liu Yixin carried her sketchbook, her attire exuding an artistic flair, her long hair casually draped over her shoulders. Not to be outdone, she declared, "Today in art class I painted a landscape, and the teacher said I have a real talent for using color. I also discussed many makeup ideas with my classmates, and I think I'll definitely become a great makeup artist in the future."

Liu Qicheng jumped around on the side, his innocent face beaming with a pure smile: "I played soccer at school, and I scored a goal!"

Liu Xuan smiled and patted Liu Qicheng's head: "My son is great!"

Li Yuan looked at the children, her face full of happiness: "Alright, alright, be good at Grandma's house, okay?"

Soon, the family arrived at Grandma's house. Grandma was already waiting at the door, her face beaming with joy: "Oh my, my darlings are all here."

After exchanging pleasantries, the family decided to go to a restaurant for dinner. On the way, Li Shiqing took her grandmother's hand and asked, "Grandma, how have you been feeling lately?"

Grandma looked at her lovingly: "Grandma is in good health, I just look forward to your visits every day."

Liu Yixin also stepped forward: "Grandma, I drew a picture for you. I'll bring it to show you next time."

"Good, good, good, my little painter." Grandma smiled from ear to ear.

Upon arriving at the restaurant, the family sat around the table. The waiter handed over the menu, and Liu Xuan gave it to his grandmother: "Mom, you order first."

Grandma waved her hand: "You guys order, you know what the kids like to eat."

Li Yuan smiled and said, "Mom, then I won't be polite." She ordered several dishes that the children liked, such as sweet and sour pork ribs, Kung Pao chicken, and Mapo tofu, and also ordered a light vegetable soup and steamed fish for her grandmother.

Looking at the menu, Liu Yixin said, "I'd like a fruit salad."

Li Shiqing said, "I want to drink corn chowder."

Liu Qicheng shouted loudly, "I want ice cream!"

Li Yuan frowned: "No, you can't eat ice cream now, what if you get a stomachache? I can order you a dessert instead."

Liu Qicheng pouted in disappointment.

At this moment, Liu Xuan said with a smile, "Son, after we finish eating, let's go home and have ice cream."

Liu Qicheng then became happy again.

The dishes were served one after another, and everyone began to eat.

While eating, Li Shiqing said, "These ribs are really delicious, Mom, you should try some too." As she spoke, she picked up a piece of rib and put it in Li Yuan's bowl.

While eating her fruit salad, Liu Yixin said to Liu Xuan, "Dad, let me tell you, our art teacher said there's a painting competition. If I can win an award, it will help me learn makeup in the future, because makeup also requires a good grasp of color and aesthetics."

Liu Xuan nodded: "Then you should prepare well. Dad supports you."

Liu Qicheng was eating rice with his mouth full, and his grandmother smiled and wiped his mouth, saying, "Eat slowly, baby, no one is going to take it from you."

Li Yuan looked at Liu Yixin and said, "Xinxin, you should also do well in your studies while learning makeup. You can't neglect your studies."

Liu Yixin nodded: "I know, Mom. I will balance my studies and drawing."

Li Shiqing swallowed the food in her mouth and said, "I think learning is fundamental. No matter what you do in the future, it's always good to have knowledge. Just like I'm studying hard now, I'll have more choices when I get into a good high school and a good university."

Liu Xuan looked at Li Shiqing approvingly: "Qingqing is right, knowledge changes destiny. But Xinxin's talent for drawing is also rare. As long as you both work hard towards your goals, your parents will be very happy."

Grandma joined in: "I think the most important thing is for children to be healthy and happy. Whether they do well in school or in drawing, as long as they are happy, that's all that matters. Back in our day, we didn't have many opportunities to learn drawing or makeup. We were lucky to even have a school to go to."

Li Yuan said, "Mom, times have changed. Children have more opportunities to discover their potential. As parents, our job is to guide and support them."

Liu Yixin said, "I am really grateful to you for supporting my learning to paint. I will definitely become an excellent makeup artist in the future and make everyone more beautiful."

Li Shiqing smiled and said, "Then I will strive to become a knowledgeable and cultured person. Maybe I can become a scientist or a writer in the future."

Liu Qicheng waved the spoon in his hand: "I want to be a football star."

Everyone was amused by Liu Qicheng's words.

After the meal, the family sat in the restaurant to rest.

Li Yuan said to Liu Xuan, "Honey, look, the children all have their own dreams. We must nurture them well."

Liu Xuan held Li Yuan's hand: "Don't worry, we'll work together."

Grandma watched this heartwarming scene, her eyes filled with tears of happiness: "Seeing your family so harmonious makes me feel at ease. This is the meaning of family."

Li Shiqing leaned on her grandmother's shoulder: "Grandma, we will always be with you."

Liu Yixin also came over and hugged her grandmother: "Yes, we are a loving family."

Liu Qicheng ran around, shouting, "We are a family, we love each other!"

The afterglow of the setting sun shone through the window onto the family, creating an incredibly warm and loving scene. This is the most beautiful image of a family, full of love, hope, and anticipation for the future.

The above is a supplement.

Li Shiqing put down her chopsticks and said seriously, "Actually, learning also requires some skills. For example, when I study math, I compile the questions I get wrong into a notebook, review them regularly, and analyze the reasons for the mistakes, so that I won't make the same mistakes again next time I encounter similar questions. As for Chinese, I read more classic works and accumulate good words and phrases, so that I can use them easily when writing essays."

Liu Yixin asked curiously, "Sister, do you have any good methods for learning English? I can never remember English words."

Li Shiqing patiently replied, "You can use association to learn English words. For example, the word 'ambulance' sounds like 'I can't die,' so it's easy to remember. Also, you should listen, speak, and read more. You can watch some English movies and listen to English songs to develop a feel for the language."

Liu Xuan added from the side, "Qingqing is right. Learning is a long-term process of accumulation, and you need patience and perseverance. Xinxin, it's the same for you when you learn to draw. You need to practice constantly, starting with basic lines and composition, and gradually improve your skills."

Liu Yixin nodded: "I understand, Dad. Besides drawing at school, I also find some drawing tutorials online to learn on my own. I've found that different painters have different styles, and I want to try to combine their strengths to form my own style."

Li Yuan said, "It's good that Xin Xin has her own ideas. But you also need to take care of your eyes and not stare at the computer screen for too long."

Liu Yixin said, "I will, Mom. I will take a break every time I do my makeup and look into the distance. By the way, speaking of makeup, I think makeup is like painting on your face. You can change a person's temperament through color and lines. The makeup industry is developing very fast now, and there are many different styles, such as everyday makeup, stage makeup, special effects makeup, and so on."

Li Shiqing asked, "So, which style do you want to focus on in the future?"

Liu Yixin thought for a moment and said, "I want to master everyday makeup and stage makeup first, because these two are more commonly used. Everyday makeup can make ordinary people more beautiful and confident, while stage makeup can play an important role in performing arts. Once I have enough experience, I will try special effects makeup, which requires higher skills and creativity."

Grandma listened with great interest: "I don't know anything about makeup. In my day, girls were lucky if they just used face cream. But seeing how much Xin Xin loves it makes me very happy."

After playing for a while, Liu Qicheng ran back, sat down on a chair, took a sip of water, and said, "I want to work hard like my older sisters. I want to become a football star and bring glory to the Chinese team!"

Liu Xuan encouraged him, "Son, you have ambition! But to become a football star, you need not only good skills, but also teamwork and a strong will. You should listen to the coach and cooperate with your teammates more often in the school football team."

Li Yuan said, "And you must study hard. Don't let playing football interfere with your studies. Only by developing in all aspects can you go further."

Liu Qicheng said firmly, "I will, I promise!"

Looking at Liu Qicheng's adorable appearance, Li Shiqing smiled and said, "Little brother, when you become a football star in the future, I will be your agent and help you manage all your affairs."

Liu Yixin added, "I'll design the coolest look for you, so you'll be the most stylish guy on the court!"

Everyone started laughing and chatting again.

Looking at the children, Li Yuan said to Liu Xuan with emotion, "Time flies so fast. In the blink of an eye, Qingqing is already in junior high school. She studies so well and is so sensible. Xinxin also has her own hobbies and pursuits, and Qicheng is also growing up slowly."

Liu Xuan put his arm around Li Yuan's shoulder: "Yes, we also need to keep learning so that we can keep up with the children and better accompany them as they grow."

Grandma said, "You are all good parents. The children will definitely thrive in such a family environment. I just hope that our family can always be harmonious and supportive of each other."

Li Shiqing looked up at the ceiling of the dining room and said thoughtfully, "I feel like our home is a warm harbor. No matter what storms we encounter outside, we feel safe and secure when we come home. I hope I can build such a family in the future."

Liu Yixin said with a smile, "Sister, you'd better find someone as good as Dad."

Li Shiqing's face flushed slightly: "Oh dear, I still have a long way to go. My main task right now is to study."

Liu Xuan and Li Yuan smiled at each other. They knew their children were growing up, developing their own thoughts and dreams, and all they could do was silently support and protect them, ensuring their home was always filled with love and warmth.