A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 90 Reuniting with Grandma

"May we all live long and share the beauty of the moon, though separated by a thousand miles." The Mid-Autumn Festival, like a bright and clear moon, hangs high in the sky of time, casting its gentle light and illuminating the softest corners of people's hearts—the longing for reunion and the affection for family.

On this day filled with the joy of family reunion, Li Yuan and Liu Xuan, along with their three children—Li Shiqing, Liu Yixin, and Liu Qicheng—embarked on their journey to Liu Xuan's mother's house. Along the way, the children chattered incessantly like cheerful little birds.

Li Shiqing said excitedly, "Mom, are there many osmanthus trees in Grandma's yard? I really want to smell the fragrance of osmanthus."

Li Yuan replied with a smile, "Sweetie, the osmanthus tree at Grandma's house smells wonderful. Maybe we can even pick some osmanthus blossoms and have Grandma make osmanthus cakes for us."

Liu Yixin clapped and cheered, "Great! I love osmanthus cake the most! Dad, can we set off fireworks at Grandma's house?"

As Liu Xuan drove, he said, "It depends. If the weather permits, Dad will go with you to set off fireworks."

Liu Qicheng asked curiously, "Does Grandma have any rabbits? I want to play with rabbits."

Li Yuan patiently explained, "Sweetie, Grandma doesn't have any rabbits at her house, but she has lots of fun things to do."

They finally arrived at Grandma's house, and the courtyard was filled with a festive atmosphere. Liu Xuan's mother was already standing at the door, welcoming them with a big smile.

"Grandma!" The children rushed forward and threw themselves into their grandmother's arms.

Grandma hugged the children happily and said, "Oh my, my darlings, you've all grown taller and fatter."

Upon entering the house, Li Yuan and Liu Xuan placed the gifts they had brought aside. Li Yuan said to her mother-in-law, "Mom, these are some mooncakes and your favorite tea."

Grandma quickly said, "You've come all this way, why did you bring so much stuff?"

Liu Xuan smiled and said, "Mom, this is just a small token of our appreciation. By the way, how have you been feeling lately?"

Grandma sat in the chair and said, "I'm in good health, I've been looking forward to your visit."

At this moment, Li Shiqing took her grandmother's hand and said, "Grandma, I want to see the osmanthus tree."

Grandma led the children into the yard, pointed to the osmanthus tree and said, "My darlings, look how beautifully this osmanthus tree is blooming."

Liu Yixin closed her eyes and took a deep breath: "Wow, it smells so good."

Liu Qicheng ran around under the tree, searching for something. Grandma asked, "Little darling, what are you looking for?"

Liu Qicheng said, "I'm looking for any fallen osmanthus blossoms; I want to pick some up."

Everyone laughed. Back inside, Li Yuan and her grandmother went into the kitchen to prepare dinner.

Li Yuan said, "Mom, let me help you cook."

Grandma nodded and said, "Okay, let's make a big dinner together."

While washing the vegetables, Li Yuan chatted with her grandmother: "Mom, I've always wanted to learn your cooking skills. Liu Xuan and the children especially love your dishes."

Grandma smiled and said, "Cooking isn't difficult, as long as you put your heart into it. Just like these Mid-Autumn Festival dishes, each one has its own intricacies."

Liu Xuan played with toys with Liu Qicheng in the living room, while Liu Yixin and Li Shiqing watched TV on the side.

Liu Yixin suddenly asked, "Dad, when are we going to eat mooncakes?"

Liu Xuan said, "After dinner, we can eat mooncakes while admiring the moon tonight."

Li Shiqing asked, "Dad, why do we eat mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival?"

Liu Xuan patiently explained: "Legend has it that in ancient times, mooncakes were used to transmit information about uprisings. Later, they gradually became a traditional food for the Mid-Autumn Festival, which also symbolizes reunion."

The children nodded, seemingly understanding. In the kitchen, Li Yuan and her grandmother were almost ready to cook.

Grandma said, "Today I made your favorite sweet and sour pork ribs, braised fish, and this osmanthus-flavored glutinous rice lotus root, which was made with osmanthus flowers from the yard."

Li Yuan smelled the aroma and said, "Mom, it must taste really good."

At dinner time, the family sat around the table, which was laden with a sumptuous meal.

Liu Xuan poured his grandmother a glass of wine and said, "Mom, I wish you good health and a happy Mid-Autumn Festival."

Grandma smiled and said, "Everyone is happy."

The children raised their drinks and said, "Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, Grandma!"

While eating, everyone shared their recent interesting stories.

Liu Xuan said, "Mom, I was working on a project a while ago and I was so busy that I was dizzy. Thanks to Li Yuan for taking care of the children at home and keeping the house in good order."

Grandma looked at Li Yuan and said, "Li Yuan, you've worked so hard. It's not easy for anyone, whether it's at home or outside."

Li Yuan quickly said, "Mom, it's not hard work, it's what I should do. Liu Xuan works very hard too, all for the sake of this family."

Li Shiqing, with ribs in her mouth, mumbled, "Grandma, I drew a picture at school. It's a picture of my family under the moon."

Grandma praised, "Our Qingqing is so great, so creative."

Liu Yixin retorted, "Grandma, I even won an award in a singing competition at school!"

Grandma said happily, "Oh my, our Yixin is really amazing."

Liu Qicheng watched everyone from the side and smiled along. After dinner, it gradually got dark. Liu Xuan led the children to the yard to prepare to set off fireworks.

He put the fireworks on the ground and said to the children, "Stand back a bit."

Then, Liu Xuan lit the fireworks. With a "whoosh," the fireworks shot into the sky and instantly bloomed into beautiful flowers.

The children squealed excitedly, "Wow, it's so beautiful!"

The fireworks illuminated the entire courtyard and reflected the happy faces of the family. After the fireworks, everyone went back inside and sat in the living room to eat mooncakes.

Grandma laid out different flavored mooncakes on the table and said, "Come and try them. There are red bean paste, egg yolk, and mixed nuts."

Li Yuan took a red bean paste mooncake and handed it to her grandmother: "Mom, you eat first."

Grandma took the mooncake, took a bite, and said, "This mooncake is really sweet."

Liu Yixin ate a salted egg yolk mooncake and said, "This salted egg yolk one is delicious, it smells so good."

Li Shiqing became interested in the five-nut mooncake, and after taking a bite, she said, "Hmm, the five-nut one is not bad either."

Liu Qicheng imitated everyone else, carefully eating the mooncake, his face covered in crumbs, which made everyone laugh.

Li Yuan took out her phone and said, "Let's take a family photo to commemorate this wonderful Mid-Autumn Festival."

So, the family sat together, their faces beaming with happiness, and Li Yuan pressed the shutter, capturing this heartwarming moment.

As night deepened, the children grew sleepy. After Li Yuan and Liu Xuan settled the children down to sleep, they went to the yard.

At that moment, the moon hung high in the sky, casting a gentle, watery light. Li Yuan leaned on Liu Xuan's shoulder and whispered, "I'm so happy today. It's so good to be together as a family."

Liu Xuan put his arm around Li Yuan and said, "Yes, we will come back to spend every Mid-Autumn Festival with Mom from now on."

In the quiet of this Mid-Autumn Festival night, they savored the peace and happiness of this reunion, as if time itself had stopped, leaving only the deep affection and love that permeated and flowed under the moonlight, extending into every Mid-Autumn Festival and every stage of life to come.