A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 161 A Summer Trip to England

The summer sun shone brightly on the earth. Liu Qicheng hummed a little tune, dragging his suitcase, and skipped home like a happy little deer. As soon as he entered the house, he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Dad! Mom! I'm on vacation! I got into the top fifty in my grade this time, shouldn't you give me a reward?"

Liu Xuan was watching financial news in the living room when he heard his son's voice. He took off his glasses and said with a smile, "Oh, our little champion is back! Let Dad see if you've gotten a tan."

Li Yuan came out of the kitchen, still holding a spatula in her hand, her apron stained with oil. She smiled and said, "Son, wash your hands quickly, Mom made your favorite sweet and sour pork ribs."

Liu Qicheng threw down his suitcase, rushed to Li Yuan's side, hugged her arm, and said in a coquettish tone, "Mom, I did so well on the test this time, how are you going to reward me?"

Liu Xuan smiled and said, "Just tell me what reward you want. As long as it's not excessive, Dad will definitely give it to you."

Liu Qicheng's eyes lit up, and he said excitedly, "I want to travel to England! My parents say there are so many fun places in England, like Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace. I want to see them all. Plus, I can improve my English while I'm at it!"

Liu Xuan and Li Yuan exchanged a glance. Li Yuan hesitated for a moment and said, "Going to England for tourism is no small matter. It requires a lot of preparation in advance and costs a lot."

Upon hearing this, Liu Qicheng became anxious and quickly said, "Mom, I've been waiting for this for so long, please say yes! I promise I'll study even harder from now on."

Looking at his son's longing eyes, Liu Xuan softened and said, "Alright, son, since you want to go so much, let's go. But we should invite your two older sisters too, it'll be more fun if the whole family goes out together."

Liu Qicheng jumped up with joy and shouted, "Great! I'll call my sisters right away!"

Liu Xuan is the owner of a fruit and vegetable store. His business is usually very busy. He picked up his phone and dialed his eldest daughter, Li Shiqing. "Qingqing, are you busy right now? Dad wants to talk to you about something."

Li Shiqing was working on a report on her computer in her office when she heard her father's voice. She quickly put down her work and said, "Dad, I'm not busy. Please tell me."

Liu Xuan smiled and said, "Your brother did well on his exams and wants to travel to England. We're planning to go as a family. See if you can ask for some time off from work and take a break."

Li Shiqing said with some difficulty, "Dad, my project is at a critical stage, and taking leave might affect the progress."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xuan said anxiously, "Qingqing, work is important, but you can't keep pushing yourself like this. You should relax a bit; opportunities for the family to travel together are rare."

Li Shiqing thought about it and felt that her father made sense, so she said, "Okay, Dad, I'll talk to my boss and try to get some leave."

After hanging up with Li Shiqing, Liu Xuan dialed his youngest daughter, Liu Yixin. Liu Yixin was applying makeup to a customer when her phone buzzed beside her. She glanced at the caller ID—it was her father—quickly apologized to the customer, and stepped aside to answer the phone. "Dad, what's wrong?"

Liu Xuan said, "Yixin, our family is planning a trip to England. Could you ask Guli for a leave of absence and take some time off?"

Liu Yixin said excitedly, "Really? Dad, of course I want to go! I'll tell Guli right now, she'll definitely agree."

After hanging up the phone, Liu Yixin ran up to Guli and said with a grin, "Sister Guli, my dad said our family is going on a trip to England, and I'd like to ask you for leave."

Guli was organizing her cosmetics when she heard Liu Yixin's words. She looked up at her and said, "You silly girl, you suddenly want to take leave to go on a trip? Okay, don't worry, I'll take care of the work here."

Liu Yixin jumped up happily, hugged Guli, and said, "Sister Guli, you're so kind! I'll bring you a gift when I come back."

Having settled matters concerning their two daughters, Liu Xuan and Li Yuan began preparing for their trip to England. Li Yuan was in charge of booking flights and hotels, while Liu Xuan was responsible for planning the trip.

Liu Qicheng was so excited he couldn't sleep. He spent every day searching online for travel information about the UK and even dragged Liu Xuan and Li Yuan along to discuss the itinerary. "Dad, Mom, when we get to London, we absolutely have to ride the London Eye. From there, you can see the beautiful scenery of the whole city. And the British Museum, it has so many precious artifacts, I really want to see them properly."

Li Yuan smiled and said, "Okay, okay, I'll listen to you. But you'd better practice your English beforehand, so you don't end up not knowing how to speak when you get to England."

Liu Qicheng patted his chest confidently and said, "Mom, don't worry, my English is top-notch. I can even be your translator!"

After a flurry of preparations, the family finally embarked on their journey to England. On the plane, Liu Qicheng was as excited as a little bird, glancing at the white clouds outside the window one moment and sharing with Li Shiqing and Liu Yixin the interesting things he had seen about England online the next.

Li Shiqing said with a smile, "Little brother, can you be quiet for a while and let your sister take a nap?"

Liu Yixin chimed in, "That's right, that's right. You've been chattering away since this morning, my ears are practically calloused."

Liu Qicheng stuck out his tongue and said, "Okay, okay, I won't say anything more. You guys go to sleep, I'll wake you up when we get off the plane."

After a flight of more than ten hours, they finally arrived in London. As soon as they stepped out of the airport, Liu Qicheng took a deep breath and said, "Wow, the air in London is so different. It feels like even breathing has become easier."

Liu Xuan laughed and said, "You little rascal, you know how to enjoy yourself. Let's go, let's go to the hotel to check in first."

After dropping off their luggage at the hotel, the family couldn't wait to go out and experience the charm of London. Their first stop was Tower Bridge. Standing on the bridge, Liu Qicheng looked at the magnificent structure spanning the Thames and exclaimed, "Wow, this bridge is so spectacular! It's even more beautiful than the photos I've seen."

Li Shiqing took out her phone and said, "Come on, let's all take a group photo to remember this moment."

The family stood by the bridge, striking various poses, and Li Shiqing pressed the shutter to capture this beautiful moment.

Next, they visited famous attractions such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. At each place, Liu Qicheng, like a curious child, looked around and asked countless questions. Liu Xuan and Li Yuan patiently explained the history and culture of each site to him.

That evening, the family went to a British restaurant, intending to try authentic British cuisine. Looking at the menu, Liu Qicheng said blankly, "I don't recognize a lot of the English on this menu, how do we order?"

Li Shiqing laughed and said, "Didn't you say you were going to be our translator? Why are you suddenly at a loss?"

Liu Qicheng scratched his head sheepishly and said, "Hehe, I'm just nervous."

Finally, Li Shiqing ordered the food in fluent English. A short while later, the waiter brought out their order, which included fish and chips, steak, and roast chicken. Liu Qicheng eagerly took a bite of the fish and chips and said, "Hmm, it tastes pretty good, but these fries don't seem as good as the ones we have back home."

Liu Yixin also took a bite of the steak and said, "This steak is quite tender, but the sauce is a bit strange."

Li Yuan said with a smile, "Every place has its own unique food culture, and we need to learn to adapt to and accept it."

After spending a few days in London, they visited Edinburgh and Cambridge. In Edinburgh, they toured Edinburgh Castle, experiencing Scottish history and culture; in Cambridge, they strolled along the River Cam, admiring the beautiful scenery of Cambridge University.

On the campus of Cambridge University, looking at the ancient buildings and the academic atmosphere, Liu Qicheng couldn't help but sigh, "I wish I could study here."

Liu Xuan patted him on the shoulder and said, "As long as you study hard, you will definitely have opportunities in the future."

This trip to England left the family with many wonderful memories. Liu Qicheng not only broadened his horizons but also improved his English. After returning home, he was even more motivated to study, secretly vowing to work hard so that one day he could truly enter the campus of Cambridge University.

Liu Xuan and Li Yuan felt incredibly gratified to see their children enjoy the trip so much. They believed that being able to travel together as a family and strengthen their bonds was more important than anything else.

"This trip was so much fun!" Liu Qicheng exclaimed excitedly as soon as he entered the house. "When I have more money in the future, I'll take you to even more fun places."

Liu Xuan laughed and said, "Great! We'll be waiting to enjoy your good fortune."

Li Yuan smiled and said, "Alright, you've had enough fun. It's time to get back to studying."

Liu Qicheng nodded and said, "Mom, don't worry, I will definitely study hard. This trip to England has made me realize the importance of knowledge even more. I must get into a good university and have a bright future."

The family sat around in the living room, sharing their memories of the trip, laughter echoing throughout the room. This trip to England was not just a simple journey, but also an unforgettable family reunion and a cherished memory filled with love and warmth.