A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 154 A Strange Encounter Between Two Families

On a sunny weekend, Liu Xuan and Li Yuan, as usual, sat leisurely in the living room. Li Yuan was flipping through a magazine, while Liu Xuan watched the football match on TV, occasionally letting out a cheer or a sigh.

"Old Li, you know, life goes by so fast. It feels like just yesterday the kids were still little toddlers, and now our eldest daughter has found a boyfriend, our youngest daughter is the makeup artist for actress Guli, and our son even won first place in the national youth football competition. What a blessing we have!" Liu Xuan suddenly exclaimed, looking up from the TV at Li Yuan who was standing beside him.

Li Yuan put down her magazine and rolled her eyes at him: "You're only just realizing this now? I've been secretly thrilled for a while now. Our eldest daughter, Shi Qing, found a boyfriend who seems reliable and treats her well. As for Xiao Yixin, she does makeup for the big star Guli, and the photos she posts on social media have all her girlfriends green with envy. And our son, the way he runs on the basketball court is exactly like you when you were young."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xuan beamed with joy: "Of course, just like me! I was a key player on the school soccer team back in the day, if it weren't for later..."

"Stop, stop! You're bringing up those old, trivial things again," Li Yuan quickly interrupted him. "But speaking of which, the kids are all so successful, we should find some fun for ourselves too. How about we go on a trip?"

Liu Xuan's eyes lit up: "A trip? Great idea! Where should we go?"

Li Yuan thought for a moment and said, "How about we go to England? I've heard the scenery there is beautiful, and we can experience a different culture."

Liu Xuan slapped his thigh: "Okay! Let's go to England. Let's be sophisticated for once and have an international trip."

Without further ado, the two began preparing for their trip. They booked flights, applied for visas, and made itineraries, keeping themselves very busy. Just as they were getting completely overwhelmed, Li Yuan suddenly remembered something: "Hey, honey, we have a relative in England, that Xiao Liu, and her daughter. Should we contact them? Maybe we can get together."

Liu Xuan scratched his head: "It seems like that's true. Okay, you should contact them quickly. It's been a long time since I've seen them. I wonder how they're doing."

Li Yuan took out her phone, found Xiao Liu's contact information, and dialed the number.

"Hello, is this Xiao Liu? This is Li Yuan, from China," Li Yuan said warmly.

A surprised voice came from the other end of the phone: "Oh, Sister Li Yuan! It's been so long since we last talked. Why did you suddenly think of calling me?"

"We were planning a trip to England, and we thought we'd catch up with you while we were there."

"That's wonderful! When are you coming? My daughter and I are really looking forward to seeing you."

The two chatted enthusiastically on the phone, agreeing on a time and place to meet. After hanging up, Li Yuan excitedly told Liu Xuan, "It's all settled! Little Liu is so happy, he said he'll treat us well."

Liu Xuan said with a smile, "That's great! Going to England will not only allow us to see the scenery, but also visit relatives. This trip is sure to be interesting."

After a flight of more than ten hours, Liu Xuan and Li Yuan finally arrived in England. As soon as they got off the plane, they were captivated by the exotic scenery before them. Unlike the bustling and prosperous scenes back home, the streets here were exceptionally quiet, with ancient buildings scattered in an orderly fashion, and the aroma of coffee wafting from the coffee shops along the streets.

"Wow, honey, England is really different from where we are. The air feels so much fresher," Li Yuan exclaimed, taking a deep breath.

Liu Xuan nodded: "Yes, but the English on these road signs is giving me a bit of a headache. Luckily, I studied some English before I set off, otherwise I really wouldn't know how to ask for directions."

The two dragged their luggage and, following their pre-prepared itinerary, boarded the subway to their hotel. On the subway, they glanced at the British people around them and whispered among themselves.

“Look at that old lady, she’s dressed so elegantly, and she’s even wearing a little hat,” Li Yuan nudged Liu Xuan and pointed to an old lady not far away.

Liu Xuan looked in the direction she was pointing and said, "Hey, it's true. These British people seem to pay a lot of attention to their clothes. We'd better be careful not to let them tell we're tourists."

After finally arriving at the hotel and checking in, the two were just about to rest for a while when their phones rang. It was Xiao Liu calling, saying he was already waiting downstairs at the hotel.

Liu Xuan and Li Yuan hurried downstairs and saw Xiao Liu and her daughter standing at the door. Several years had passed, and Xiao Liu looked the same, only slightly plumper, while her daughter had grown into a graceful young woman.

"Xiao Liu!" Li Yuan called out from afar and quickly went to greet him.

Xiao Liu smiled and opened her arms wide: "Sister Li Yuan, you've finally arrived! Are you tired from the journey?"

"Not tired at all, just thinking about seeing you all gives me so much energy," Li Yuan said warmly, holding Xiao Liu's hand.

Liu Xuan stepped forward and greeted Xiao Liu, "Long time no see, Xiao Liu. How have you been here?"

"It's great, but I sometimes miss home. I'm so happy you're here. This is my daughter, Xiaoxuan, quickly say hello to Uncle and Auntie," Xiao Liu introduced with a smile.

Xiao Xuan greeted them sweetly, "Hello, Uncle and Auntie."

Li Yuan looked at Xiao Xuan, her eyes crinkling with laughter: "This child is so beautiful. She's grown up so much, but I still remember her when she was little, chubby and so cute."

After exchanging pleasantries, Xiao Liu said, "Come on, I'll take you to eat some authentic British food."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xuan became interested: "Great! I've heard that British fish and chips are very famous. I must try them today."

The group arrived at a local restaurant and ordered a bunch of British specialties. Liu Xuan looked at the fish and chips in front of him, couldn't wait to pick up a fry, dip it in ketchup, and put it in his mouth.

"Hmm, this tastes really good. It's just that the fish is a bit bland. It would be better if some chili were added." Liu Xuan commented on his food while eating.

Li Yuan laughed and said, "All you know is chili peppers. This is authentic British flavor. You'll have to get used to it gradually."

Xiao Liu also smiled and said, "Actually, there are many other delicious foods in Britain, such as shepherd's pie and Yorkshire pudding, which are very unique. But you may not be used to them at first, but you'll get used to them gradually."

Everyone ate and chatted. Xiao Liu introduced them to British customs and culture, while Liu Xuan and Li Yuan shared their latest news from back home. Xiao Xuan listened quietly, occasionally chiming in with a few words that made everyone laugh.

After the meal, Xiao Liu said, "Next, I'll take you to see some of London's famous attractions. Big Ben and Tower Bridge are definitely worth seeing."

Liu Xuan and Li Yuan were naturally delighted, and the group arrived at the foot of Big Ben. Looking at this magnificent building, Liu Xuan couldn't help but exclaim, "Big Ben is truly spectacular, even more breathtaking than what I've seen on TV."

Li Yuan quickly took out her phone: "Quick, honey, let's take a picture here and show it to the kids when we get back."

Just as they were taking pictures, a young British man walked over and said in broken Chinese, "Hello, may I take pictures for you?"

Liu Xuan and Li Yuan were both surprised and delighted: "That's great, thank you!"

The young man took the phone and skillfully took several photos for them. Afterward, he even enthusiastically taught them some photography tips.

"Young people these days are so talented!" Liu Xuan remarked. "This young man speaks Chinese quite well too."

Next, they arrived at Tower Bridge. Watching the ships coming and going on the bridge, Liu Xuan asked curiously, "Will this bridge still open?"

Xiao Liu nodded: "Yes, when a large ship passes by, the bridge will split in the middle and rise up. It's spectacular, but you have to be lucky to see it every day."

"Then we'll have to wait patiently today; maybe we can make it in time," Liu Xuan said enthusiastically.

The group waited by the bridge for a while, and although the bridge didn't open, they enjoyed the beautiful scenery around them.

Before they knew it, it was getting late. Xiao Liu said, "How about we call it a day? Tomorrow I'll take you to the British Museum, which has a collection of precious artifacts from all over the world."

Liu Xuan and Li Yuan agreed, so they all returned to the hotel together.

Back in their room, Liu Xuan and Li Yuan lay on the bed, reflecting on everything that had happened that day, and both felt very satisfied.

"Honey, today is so wonderful. I never expected to see Xiao Liu and the others while in England. It feels like coming home," Li Yuan exclaimed.

Liu Xuan smiled and said, "Yes, this trip was so worthwhile. We're going to the British Museum tomorrow; we might see a lot of good things there."

The two chatted for a while before drifting off to sleep, looking forward to tomorrow's exciting journey.

The next morning, Xiao Liu arrived at the hotel early. After breakfast, the group went to the British Museum.

Upon entering the museum, Liu Xuan and Li Yuan were awestruck by the dazzling array of artifacts. Following Xiao Liu, they toured each piece, listening to his explanations, as if traveling through time to experience the history and culture of various parts of the world.

"Wow, these Egyptian mummies are amazing! I've only ever seen them in movies before, I never thought I'd see them in person today," Li Yuan exclaimed, looking at the mummies in the display case.

Liu Xuan nodded in agreement: "Yes, and these Chinese porcelains and paintings look so familiar. I never imagined they would travel across the ocean to get here."

After visiting the museum, it was already noon. Everyone had lunch at a nearby restaurant, and then went to several other attractions.

Time flew by in England, and before they knew it, Liu Xuan and Li Yuan's trip was coming to an end. The day before they left, Liu invited them to his home.

Xiao Liu's home is decorated in a warm and comfortable style. The living room is filled with various photos that record her and her daughter's daily life in the UK.

"Sister Li Yuan, Brother Liu, please forgive me for not being a good host these past few days," Xiao Liu said somewhat embarrassedly.

Li Yuan quickly waved her hand: "What are you saying, Xiao Liu? These past few days have been so kind of you. You treated us to delicious food and fun activities, and made us feel the warmth of home."

Liu Xuan also said, "Yes, Xiao Liu. When you have time, you must bring Xiao Xuan back to China for a visit. We will treat you well."

As everyone enjoyed the delicious food prepared by Xiao Liu, they reminisced about the past few days, and laughter echoed throughout the room.

After dinner, Xiaoxuan took out a painting she had drawn and gave it to Liu Xuan and Li Yuan: "Uncle and Aunt, this is a painting I drew. I hope you like it."

Li Yuan took the painting, her eyes welling up with tears: "This painting is so beautiful, Xiao Xuan, you are so talented. Auntie will definitely keep it safe."

Parting is always a sad moment. The next day, Liu Xuan and Li Yuan, filled with memories and reluctance, embarked on their journey back home. On the plane, they looked at the blue sky and white clouds outside the window, their hearts filled with countless emotions.

"Honey, this trip to England was truly unforgettable. Not only did we see beautiful scenery, but we also saw our loved ones and had so much fun," Li Yuan said softly, leaning on Liu Xuan's shoulder.

Liu Xuan held her hand: "Yes, when the children have time, let's travel together, go to more places, and create more wonderful memories."

As the plane slowly took off, Liu Xuan and Li Yuan's trip to England came to a perfect end. But they knew that this wonderful experience would forever remain in their hearts, becoming one of the most precious treasures in their lives.