PFC Chapter 250 A Lively Birthday Banquet
Chapter 250 A Lively Birthday Banquet
On a sunny and breezy weekend, the whole city was enveloped in warm sunlight, as if it too were cheering for the upcoming happy event. Today was Li Yuan's father's birthday, and the Li family's old house was bustling with activity, filled with laughter and joy.
Li Yuan and Liu Xuan started preparing early, and the whole family set off for Li Yuan's parents' home in a grand procession. Sitting in the car, Li Yuan sorted out the gifts she brought for her father, and muttered to herself, "I wonder how Dad is doing lately. I've called him several times, and he says he's fine, but I still feel uneasy."
Liu Xuan smiled and comforted him, "Don't worry, Dad's in good health. You're just a worrywart."
Sitting in the back seat was the eldest daughter, Li Shiqing, who was six months pregnant. Her belly was high and protruding, like a big pot. She gently stroked her belly, her face beaming with a happy smile: "Mom, I really want to see Grandpa soon, so he can touch his little grandson."
Li Shiqing's husband, Zhang Chen, stood carefully beside her, smiling and saying, "Yes, Dad must be really looking forward to this little life."
The second daughter, Liu Yixin, was only three months pregnant, and her belly wasn't very noticeable yet, but she was radiating the joy of becoming a mother for the first time. Leaning on her husband Fu Yu's shoulder, she said coquettishly, "Honey, I also want to have a baby as cute as my sister's soon."
Fu Yu affectionately pinched her nose, "It'll be soon, our baby will be very cute too."
The third son, Liu Qicheng, and his wife, Yang Xuexue, sat in the last row. Yang Xuexue said excitedly, "This birthday banquet is sure to be very lively. It's been a long time since I've seen my uncle's family."
Liu Qicheng nodded in agreement: "Yes, I wonder if Tingting has grown taller yet."
The car soon arrived at Li Yuan's parents' home. As soon as they entered, they saw Li Yuan's younger brother, Li Qiang, and his wife, Wang Li, busy making arrangements.
When Li Qiang saw Li Yuan and her family, he immediately came up to them and said with a smile, "Sister, you've finally arrived! Dad has been talking about you all morning."
Li Yuan smiled and replied, "There was a bit of traffic on the way, sorry to have kept you waiting. This is a gift for Dad, I don't know if he'll like it." As she spoke, she handed the gift box to Li Qiang.
At this moment, Li Yuan's father came out of the house, looking energetic and beaming with smiles: "My darling daughters are back! Let me see, Shi Qing's belly has grown quite a bit bigger, hasn't it?"
Li Shiqing quickly stepped forward, took her grandfather's hand, and placed it on her stomach: "Grandpa, feel it, my little grandson is so naughty, he keeps moving around."
The old man smiled and said, "Great, great! I'm about to have another little darling. Yixin, don't just stand there, come over here and let Grandpa take a look."
Liu Yixin walked up to her grandfather and said shyly, "Grandpa, I have a baby too, but it's still small."
The old man was beaming with joy: "Great! This is truly a double celebration! Our family is going to become more and more lively!"
Just then, Tingting ran downstairs and shouted, "Auntie, Uncle, Cousin, Cousins, you're finally here!" Tingting was already a high school student, and she had grown into a graceful young woman with long, black hair, full of youthful energy.
She ran to Li Shiqing's side and looked at her belly curiously: "Cousin, I really want to know what it feels like to have a baby in your belly?"
Li Shiqing smiled and said, "You'll understand when you have your own baby. Right now, you should focus on your studies and get into a good university."
Tingting playfully stuck out her tongue: "I know, cousin, I'm trying really hard."
Everyone chatted and laughed, enjoying themselves immensely.
Wang Li invited everyone to sit down and served fruit and snacks: "Have something to eat first, lunch will be ready soon."
Mealtimes were especially lively. The table was laden with a sumptuous feast, a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate.
Li Yuan placed a piece of her father's favorite braised pork on his plate and said with a smile, "Dad, please try this. I specially learned how to make it. See if it suits your taste."
The old man took a bite, gave a thumbs up, and said, "Delicious. My daughter understands me best."
Liu Xuan raised his glass, stood up and said, "Dad, today is your birthday. On behalf of the whole family, I wish you boundless happiness, longevity, good health, and all the best!"
Everyone raised their glasses to wish the old man a happy birthday.
Li Qiang also stood up, smiling, and said, "Dad, you've worked so hard all these years. We all hope you can be happy and healthy. From now on, don't worry about things at home; leave everything to us."
The old man said with emotion, "Having such sensible children like you is enough for me in this life. Seeing your families all happy makes me feel sweeter than if I had eaten honey."
Halfway through the birthday banquet, Li Shiqing suddenly frowned and clutched her stomach. Zhang Chen immediately became anxious: "Wife, what's wrong? Is the baby uncomfortable?"
Li Yuan and Liu Xuan also put down their chopsticks and looked at Li Shiqing with concern. Li Shiqing smiled and said, "It's nothing, the baby is probably hungry, that's why he was moving around so much just now."
Wang Li quickly said, "Shiqing, eat more, don't let the baby go hungry. Here, eat this fish, it's very nutritious." As she spoke, she put a large piece of fish on Li Shiqing's plate.
Liu Yixin also came over and asked curiously, "Sister, what does it feel like when the baby moves? I haven't felt my baby move yet."
Li Shiqing patiently explained, "At first it was like a little fish blowing bubbles, very gently, but later it became stronger and stronger, and sometimes you could even feel him turning over."
Tingting listened with great interest, her eyes wide open: "Wow, that's amazing! It'll be so interesting when I have a baby in the future."
Everyone burst into laughter at Tingting's words. Li Qiang smiled and said, "Tingting, you've got a long way to go. Focus on your studies first. But when you have your own little family in the future, we'll still be just as happy for you as we are now."
After dinner, everyone sat in the courtyard chatting. Looking at his many children and grandchildren, the old man said with emotion, "Time flies so fast. In the blink of an eye, you have all grown up and have your own families and careers. I still remember when Yuan'er was little, she was very naughty and always fought with Qiangzi for things."
Li Yuan smiled sheepishly: "Dad, you're bringing this up again. When I was little, I was ignorant and always bullied my younger brother."
Li Qiang said with a smile, "Sister, even though we used to fight over things all the time, our relationship only got better and better. Now, our two families still visit each other often."
Liu Qicheng suddenly remembered something and said, "By the way, Uncle, I've encountered some problems at work recently and would like to ask you for advice. You have a lot of experience in this area, so you can definitely give me some guidance."
The old man became interested: "Oh? What's the problem? Tell me."
Liu Qicheng recounted in detail the difficulties he had encountered at work. The old man listened attentively, nodding occasionally. After listening, he pondered for a moment, then offered his suggestion: "I think you could consider it from this perspective..."
Everyone gathered around, listening quietly to the old man's analysis, occasionally offering their own opinions and questions. For a moment, the courtyard was filled with a lively atmosphere of discussion.
Watching this scene, Yang Xuexue said to Liu Yixin with emotion, "Our family atmosphere is so good. When we encounter problems, we discuss them together and solve them together."
Liu Yixin nodded in agreement: "Yes, having a family like that is truly a blessing."
Before we knew it, the sun was gradually setting in the west, and it was time for everyone to prepare to go home.
Li Yuan held her father's hand and said reluctantly, "Dad, please take good care of yourself. Call us if anything happens."
The old man smiled and said, "I know. Drive carefully on the road, and let me know when you get home safely."
Everyone said goodbye to the old man and then started their journey home. Sitting in the car, Li Shiqing said with emotion, "Today was really happy. The whole family was together, and it was so lively."
Zhang Chen held her hand: "Yes, we should organize more gatherings like this in the future to make our family relationship better and better."
Liu Yixin leaned against Fu Yu's chest, looking forward to the future: "When our baby is born, the next gathering will definitely be even more lively."
The car slowly drove away, the afterglow of the setting sun bathing them in a warm and beautiful light. This birthday banquet was not only a blessing for the old man, but also a bond of affection within the family, ensuring that they always remember each other's care and concern amidst their busy lives.