A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 120 Makeup Competition

After finishing her college entrance exams, Liu Yixin threw herself onto her bed, sprawled out in a "spread-eagle" position, and let out a long sigh of relief. She'd finally made it through those three years of high school. What should she do with the long summer vacation? Suddenly, she sat bolt upright, a brilliant idea flashing into her mind: learn makeup! Dress herself up beautifully and start a brand new chapter in her life—this idea was absolutely brilliant!

Without hesitation, Liu Yixin immediately ordered a whole bunch of cosmetics online—foundation, eyeshadow palettes, lipsticks, and the like—filling a whole table. She locked herself in her room and started experimenting with makeup tutorial videos.

While Liu Yixin was busy in her room, her mother Li Yuan and her half-sister Li Shiqing were also busy.

Li Yuan, carrying a plate of fruit, gently knocked on Liu Yixin's door: "My dear daughter, what are you doing? Mom is coming in."

Liu Yixin opened the door, her face a riot of colors, like a palette, startling Li Yuan: "Oh my, my daughter, are you painting a mask?"

Liu Yixin stuck out her tongue: "Mom, I'm learning makeup. I'm just starting out, so I'm still a bit clumsy."

Li Yuan smiled and placed the fruit on the table: "It's okay, take your time, Mom supports you. It's nice for a girl to dress up nicely, but don't miss out on your rest and meals."

Just then, Li Shiqing skipped in, saying, "Sister, I heard you're learning makeup. How's it? Is it difficult? Let me see!" Seeing Liu Yixin's face, she couldn't help but burst into laughter, "Sister, are you going to play a clown?"

Liu Yixin playfully patted Li Shiqing on the shoulder, saying, "Go away, what do you know? I'm exploring the art of beauty. One day I'll be able to put on beautiful makeup."

Li Shiqing sat down next to her, picked up a lipstick and fiddled with it: "Sister, I want to learn too. It would be so cool if we put on makeup together and went out together."

With Li Yuan's care and Li Shiqing's support, Liu Yixin's makeup skills gradually improved. Every day, she practiced repeatedly in her room, meticulously studying every step, from basic foundation to complex eye makeup.

One day, Li Shiqing rushed into Liu Yixin's room with her phone in hand: "Hey sis, look, there's a makeup competition with a really generous prize! And I heard that if you win, you'll have the chance to learn from and exchange ideas with famous makeup artists. Do you want to sign up?"

Liu Yixin hesitated a bit: "Am I good enough? Everyone participating in the competition must be a master."

Li Shiqing patted her chest and said, "Sister, why can't you do it? You've made so much progress lately, you should have confidence in yourself. Besides, even if you don't win an award, you can still gain experience."

After thinking about it, Liu Yixin felt that Li Shiqing made sense, so she decided to sign up.

After registering, Liu Yixin practiced even harder. She would get up early every day, sit in front of her dressing table, and spend several hours doing her makeup.

Li Yuan felt sorry for her and would come in every now and then to bring her a glass of milk or a snack: "Daughter, don't overwork yourself, take a break."

Liu Yixin always replied with a smile, "Mom, I'm not tired. I need to be fully prepared for the competition."

Li Shiqing was also busy. She became Liu Yixin's "little assistant," helping her find various makeup tutorials and accompanying her to buy cosmetics for the competition.

As the competition drew closer, Liu Yixin hit a roadblock. No matter how she applied her makeup, she was never satisfied; she felt something was missing. She was frantic, pacing back and forth in her room.

Seeing her sister like this, Li Shiqing was also anxious: "Sister, don't worry, let's think of a solution together. Why don't you redo the makeup you were pretty satisfied with before, and get back to the feeling?"

Liu Yixin followed Li Shiqing's instructions. After finishing her makeup, she looked at herself in the mirror and suddenly realized the problem. She had been focusing too much on technique and neglecting to design her makeup according to her own characteristics and temperament.

On the day of the competition, Liu Yixin got up early and made careful preparations.

Li Yuan and Li Shiqing were also there to cheer her on. Li Yuan helped her straighten her clothes and said gently, "Daughter, relax. No matter the outcome, you're the best in Mom's eyes."

Li Shiqing playfully said, "Sister, let's go! Beat all those competitors, win the championship, and show them how powerful we are!"

Liu Yixin arrived at the competition venue with encouragement from her family. Looking at the confident contestants around her, she took a deep breath and told herself: Just do your best.

During the competition, Liu Yixin performed relatively steadily. She wore a fresh, natural, and slightly playful makeup look that perfectly showcased her youthful energy.

The wait for the results was long and agonizing. Liu Yixin sat in the audience, her hands clasped tightly together, her heart pounding like a rabbit.

Li Shiqing kept comforting her from the side: "Sister, it will definitely be fine, you did such a good job with your makeup."

Finally, the host came on stage to announce the results. When she heard that she had won third place, Liu Yixin jumped up excitedly. She could hardly believe her ears, and her eyes welled up with tears.

When she returned home, Li Yuan and Li Shiqing had already prepared flowers and food to welcome her.

Li Yuan hugged Liu Yixin tightly: "Daughter, you are amazing! Mom is so proud of you."

Li Shiqing circled around Liu Yixin, asking, "Sister, tell me, was the competition very tense? Did you see the judges' expressions?"

Liu Yixin smiled and shared the details of the competition with them. This summer vacation has become especially meaningful because of makeup and the support of her family.

From then on, Liu Yixin developed an even greater passion for makeup. She realized that as long as you have a dream and strive for it, you will surely achieve your own wonderful success. Li Yuan and Li Shiqing will continue to accompany her on her journey to pursue beauty and her dreams.