A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 57 The Joyful Gathering of New Life

Outside the delivery room, Liu Xuan paced anxiously like a cat on a hot tin roof. Beside him, Liu Xuan's mother clasped her hands together, repeatedly chanting, "May Buddha protect us, may everything go smoothly." Li Yuan's parents were also nearby, their faces filled with tension and anticipation. Li Yuan's younger brother leaned against the wall, his eyes glancing frequently towards the delivery room door.

Finally, the delivery room door opened, and a nurse came out carrying a swaddled baby: "Congratulations, it's a boy!" Liu Xuan rushed forward and carefully took the baby, as if holding the most precious treasure in the world. Looking at the baby's rosy cheeks, his voice trembled with excitement: "Hey, little guy, welcome to this crazy world!" The little boy was incredibly delicate, his skin like a freshly peeled egg, with a faint milky glow. His face was round like the Mid-Autumn Festival moon, making one want to pinch it. Liu Xuan's features were already faintly visible in his eyes, especially his large eyes beneath his double eyelids. His dark pupils were like two lively black gems, curiously gazing at this new world, as if filled with a thirst for exploration. His nose was small and straight, and his slightly pouting lips would occasionally smack, as if savoring some delicious treat.

A crowd gathered around, and Liu Xuan's mother smiled so much that her eyes narrowed into slits: "Oh my, his eyebrows and eyes are just like Liu Xuan's when he was a child. He will definitely grow up to be a handsome young man."

Li Yuan's parents nodded in agreement. Li Yuan's father joked, "This kid was born with a protagonist's aura. He'll have to look after us old folks in the future."

Back in the ward, Li Yuan lay weakly in bed, but her eyes were full of happiness. Her two daughters, Li Shiqing and Liu Yixin, chattered around their little brother like two cheerful little birds.

Li Shiqing looked at her younger brother curiously, and gently touched his face with her small hand: "My little brother is so small, like a little meatball."

Liu Yixin then made a funny face on the side: "Little brother, I'm the older sister, so you have to listen to me from now on."

Liu Xuan gently placed the baby next to Li Yuan, then kissed her on the forehead: "Darling, you've worked so hard. You've done a great job, giving our family such a precious baby."

Li Yuan rolled her eyes at him: "You, all you do is talk nonsense. I've suffered a lot this year."

Liu Xuan's mother quickly said, "Daughter-in-law, you've done so much for our Liu family, it's been a great service. You should rest well from now on, we'll take care of the child."

Li Yuan smiled and said, "Mom, I'm relieved to hear that, but I also want to spend more time with this little one."

At this moment, Li Yuan's younger brother stepped forward, looked at the child and said, "Little nephew, your uncle will take you to play fun games and eat delicious food in the future. Don't be like your two older sisters, they are too naughty."

Li Shiqing retorted, "Uncle, we weren't being naughty at all. We were just showing our little brother how to be a good older sister."

As everyone was talking, the child suddenly started crying.

Liu Xuan panicked and said in a flustered manner, "Oh dear, what's wrong? Are you hungry? Or did you wet yourself?"

Li Yuan said with a smile, "Don't rush, pick him up and take a look."

Liu Xuan carefully picked up the child, gently rocking him while humming a tuneless little tune. The sight was utterly comical. When the little guy cried, his brows furrowed, his eyes tightly shut, and his face flushed red, as if he had suffered a great injustice. His cries were loud and forceful, seemingly declaring his discontent to the world. His small body wriggled in Liu Xuan's arms, full of energy.

Looking at Liu Xuan, Li Yuan's father smiled and said, "Liu Xuan, you still have a lot to learn as a father. Back when I was raising Li Yuan and her brother, I was very experienced."

Liu Xuan nodded quickly: "Dad, you have to teach me more, I'm not confident at all."

After a while, the child gradually stopped crying.

Liu Yixin said excitedly, "My little brother must like Dad's singing. Dad should sing more songs for him in the future."

Everyone couldn't help laughing after hearing this.

Looking at the family gathered together, enjoying each other's company, Liu Xuan said with emotion, "A year ago, we were still looking forward to the arrival of this little life. Now that he's really here, it feels like a dream. This year has been filled with laughter, tears, and worries, but seeing him now, it's all been worth it."

Li Yuan held Liu Xuan's hand: "Yes, this is the fruit of our love. We will continue to be happy like this as a family."

Then, the topic turned to naming the child. Liu Xuan frowned and said, "We have to choose a name carefully, we can't be careless. I've thought of a few, let's give them our opinions."

Li Yuan's mother said, "A name should be easy to pronounce and have a good meaning."

Liu Xuan said, "I thought of a name, Liu Yifei, hoping that he will be free and unrestrained in the future... oh, no, I mean unrestrained and carefree."

Li Yuan smiled and said, "Being arrogant won't do. This Yifei is not bad, but let's think about others."

Everyone chatted and laughed, filling the ward with cheerful conversation.

Li Shiqing suddenly said, "How about calling him Liu Meng? The little brother looks cute right now."

Liu Xuan laughed and said, "This name is a bit too cute, but it's worth considering. What do you think of Qicheng?"

Just as everyone was having a lively discussion, the nurse came in for rounds. Seeing the family's joyful scene, she smiled and said, "This child is so lucky to be loved by so many people from the moment he was born."

Liu Xuan's mother said, "Of course, this little darling of our family is everyone's precious treasure."

After the nurse finished the examination, she gave Liu Xuan some instructions. Liu Xuan listened attentively, asking questions from time to time. His serious demeanor was a stark contrast to his earlier flustered state. Li Yuan looked at Liu Xuan, her heart filled with relief.

The child fell asleep again, and everyone's voices gradually quieted down. Li Yuan's father looked at the child and said, "This child will definitely amount to something in the future, growing up in such a loving family."

Liu Xuan's mother said, "Of course, we will give him the best of everything."

Before they knew it, evening was falling. Li Yuan's parents and younger brother got up to say goodbye, and Liu Xuan and his mother also prepared to go home to pack some things. Li Shiqing and Liu Yixin, however, were reluctant to leave and wanted to spend more time with their younger brother.

Li Yuan said, "Sweeties, come visit your little brother again tomorrow. Let Mommy rest well today." Only then did the two children reluctantly follow the adult out of the ward.

The ward fell silent. Li Yuan looked at her child beside her, a happy smile spreading across her face. She knew that with this little life by her side and the love of her family, everything would be wonderful in the days to come.