A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 238 When Two Families Meet at a Wedding

On a weekend afternoon, sunlight streamed through the hotel's glass windows, illuminating the dining table. Liu Qicheng's mother, Li Yuan, the powerful chairwoman of the Li Group, sat in the hotel with Yang Xuexue's mother, seemingly leisurely sipping tea. However, a tense atmosphere permeated the air, as the topic of the day was the bride price and the wedding.

"Sister Yang, our children are at the age where we should be discussing marriage, so I'll be frank with you. What are your thoughts on the bride price?" Li Yuan asked with a smile, her tone relaxed but her eyes revealing shrewdness.

Yang Xuexue's mother put down her teacup and sighed softly, "Sigh, Li Mei, I'm not the kind of greedy person. I only have this one daughter, and I raised her all by myself from a young age. You can probably understand some of the hardships I've endured."

Hearing this, Li Yuan felt a pang of sympathy. Recalling the days she spent caring for Li Shiqing alone after her divorce from Wang Qiang, she nodded with deep understanding: "I understand, I understand. It's so hard for one person to be both a father and a mother."

"I don't care how much dowry they give, it's just the thought that counts," Yang's mother continued. "But they should at least give something in return. Two hundred thousand yuan isn't too much, is it?"

Li Yuan still had a smile on her face, but she was quickly calculating in her mind: Two hundred thousand yuan is not a lot, but it is not a little either. However, considering that Yang Xuexue is indeed a good girl and she and Liu Qicheng are truly in love, it is not unacceptable.

"Sister Yang, we will definitely give the bride price, but what kind of wedding do you think we should have?" Li Yuan cleverly changed the subject.

“I think young people nowadays all like Western-style weddings. They’re romantic and stylish.” Yang’s mother’s eyes lit up. “Wearing a pure white wedding dress in a church, how beautiful that would be!”

Before Li Yuan could answer, Liu Qicheng walked into the restaurant. He had just finished a job at the football club, dressed in sportswear, his hair still slightly damp with sweat.

"Mom, Auntie, what are you talking about? It sounds so lively." Liu Qicheng sat down casually, grabbed a cup, poured himself a glass of water, and drank it all in one gulp.

“We were talking about your wedding with Xuexue,” Li Yuan said with a smile. “You rascal, you came without even getting ready, what kind of appearance is this?”

"Hey, I'm just in a hurry." Liu Qicheng scratched his head. "I think a Western-style wedding is great, Xuexue will definitely like it."

Just then, Yang Xuexue arrived. She was wearing a simple dress and holding a delicate little cake, a new product she had just brought from the bakery.

"Mom, Auntie, let's go!" Yang Xuexue greeted sweetly. "I brought you a cake I just made, have a taste."

Liu Qicheng's eyes lit up, and he reached out to take it: "Wow, my wife's cake is still the best."

"You're so sweet-talking," Yang Xuexue said with a smile, patting him on the shoulder.

Li Yuan took the cake, took a bite, and praised it highly: "Xuexue, your cooking skills are getting better and better. You'll definitely be able to feed Qicheng until he's plump and healthy."

Everyone laughed, and the atmosphere immediately became much more relaxed.

"By the way, we were talking about weddings earlier," Yang's mother brought the topic back on track. "Qicheng, what are your thoughts on the wedding?"

Liu Qicheng put down the cake in his hand and said seriously, "I just hope the wedding can be simple yet romantic, so that Xuexue can be the happiest bride."

“A church wedding would be perfect,” Yang Xuexue chimed in. “I’ve always dreamed of having my wedding in a church, wearing a long wedding dress, and walking towards you.”

Liu Qicheng held Yang Xuexue's hand and said affectionately, "Don't worry, I will definitely give you an unforgettable wedding."

Looking at the young couple, Li Yuan felt gratified: "Okay, since the kids like Western-style weddings, let's go with that. But we still need to discuss the details of the wedding."

“Yes, and the wedding budget,” Yang’s mother added. “While it should be romantic, it can’t be too extravagant.”

"Don't worry about that, Aunt Yang." Liu Qicheng patted his chest and assured her, "I've saved up quite a bit of money over the years as a football coach. I'll cover most of the wedding expenses and won't let Xuexue suffer any injustice."

"You're quite responsible, kid," Yang's mother said with a smile. "But we should spend money where it's necessary, and not waste money where it's not."

At this moment, the waiter came to serve the food, and everyone temporarily stopped discussing the wedding and began to enjoy the sumptuous lunch.

During the meal, Li Yuan and Yang's mother chatted about everyday things. Li Yuan learned that Yang Xuexue lost her father after birth, and that Yang's mother single-handedly ran the clothing store and raised Yang Xuexue with great difficulty. Li Yuan couldn't help but admire Yang's mother even more.

"Sister Yang, you've really had a tough time," Li Yuan said with emotion. "When I got divorced, I was raising Shi Qing alone, and I felt like the sky was falling. But thankfully, the children are all sensible and haven't caused us too much worry."

“Yes, as long as the children are doing well, it’s all worth it for us parents, no matter how hard we work.” Yang’s mother said, looking at Yang Xuexue with loving eyes.

After dinner, everyone continued discussing the details of the wedding. From the time and place of the wedding, to the choice of wedding dress and suits, and even the guest list, nothing was too small.

“The music at the wedding is also very important,” Yang Xuexue said excitedly. “I want to choose a special piece of music to play as I set off.”

"Then we can choose together," Liu Qicheng said. "By the way, who would you like to invite as best man and maid of honor?"

"I want to ask my best friend to be my bridesmaid," Yang Xuexue said. "The best men will be your good buddies."

“Okay, no problem.” Liu Qicheng nodded in agreement.

Li Yuan and Yang's mother listened attentively, offering suggestions from time to time. Before they knew it, the afternoon had passed, and the general framework of the wedding was basically finalized.

"Looks like we had a good day," Li Yuan said with a smile. "Once we get back, we can start making preparations."

"Yes, I'm really looking forward to the children's wedding," Yang's mother said with a smile.

Liu Qicheng and Yang Xuexue smiled at each other, knowing that from this moment on, their new life was about to begin.

A few days later, Liu Qicheng brought Yang Xuexue to the bridal shop. Upon entering, Yang Xuexue was dazzled by the dazzling array of wedding dresses.

"Xuexue, take your time choosing. Try on whichever one you like." Liu Qicheng acted as her follower, looking at Yang Xuexue with a face full of doting affection.

Yang Xuexue excitedly wandered among the wedding dresses, finally choosing a strapless white wedding dress adorned with exquisite crystals and lace.

"Qicheng, what do you think of this one?" Yang Xuexue, wearing a wedding dress, stood in front of the mirror, looking as beautiful as a princess.

Liu Qicheng was stunned, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses: "You look so beautiful, Xuexue, you are simply a fairy descended from heaven."

"You're the only one who knows how to make me happy," Yang Xuexue said with a smile, but she couldn't hide the joy on her face.

Next, they went to look at men's formal wear. Liu Qicheng chose a black suit, paired with a white shirt and bow tie, looking incredibly handsome.

"Xuexue, do I look good in this?" Liu Qicheng deliberately struck a pose in front of Yang Xuexue.

"He looks great, my groom is the most handsome," Yang Xuexue said with a smile.

After choosing their wedding dress and suit, they went to a wedding planning company to discuss the specific procedures and arrangements for the wedding with the planner.

"I hope the wedding venue can be decorated in a warm and romantic way," Yang Xuexue said, "using white and pink flowers as the main color scheme."

"No problem, we'll design it according to your requirements," the planner said with a smile. "And what about the wedding program? Do you have any ideas?"

"I want to give Xuexue a surprise at the wedding," Liu Qicheng said mysteriously. "But I can't tell you now, you'll find out then."

After leaving the wedding company, Yang Xuexue kept pestering Liu Qicheng to tell her what the surprise was, but Liu Qicheng refused to say.

"Don't ask anymore, you'll find out when the time comes," Liu Qicheng said with a smile. "It will definitely be an unforgettable experience for you."

Days passed, and the wedding day drew ever closer. Both families were busy preparing. Li Yuan and Yang's mother were busy preparing wedding candies and invitations, while Liu Qicheng and Yang Xuexue were busy notifying relatives and friends.