vstars Chapter 198 Li Yuan is cared for by her family
Chapter 198 Li Yuan is cared for by her family
Night fell like a giant black ribbon, gently covering the entire city. Li Shiqing, exhausted from a long day, sat wearily in the passenger seat, her husband Zhang Chen beside her. The car slowly drove home, the streetlights on both sides of the road flickering with a dim yellow light, like silent guardians.
"Chen, there's been a lot of talk about this at the company today. They're saying that the higher-ups are questioning my mother's identity. Have you heard about it?" Li Shiqing asked with a worried expression, her brows furrowed.
Zhang Chen gently held her hand and comforted her, "Don't worry about it. Maybe some people are just spreading rumors."
"But I'm still worried. How about we go to Mom's house and ask her today?" Li Shiqing looked at Zhang Chen expectantly.
Zhang Chen smiled helplessly: "Okay, I'll listen to you. How could I dare disobey my wife's orders?"
A short while later, they arrived at Li Yuan's house. Li Yuan and her husband Liu Xuan were sitting in the living room watching TV when they saw Li Shiqing and Zhang Chen arrive, and a surprised smile appeared on their faces.
"Shi Qing, Chen, what brings you here? You didn't even tell me beforehand, so I could have prepared some of your favorite dishes." Li Yuan stood up and greeted them warmly.
Instead of responding with her usual joking manner, Li Shiqing walked up to Li Yuan with a serious expression and asked bluntly, "Mom, I heard that some people in the company are questioning your identity. What's going on?"
Li Yuan was slightly taken aback, and the smile on her face gradually disappeared. She looked at Liu Xuan, then at Li Shiqing, and sighed, saying, "Since you've already heard about it, then I'll tell you about it."
Liu Xuan got up and poured everyone a glass of water, then sat down and listened quietly.
Li Yuan slowly began to speak: "Actually, I am not your current maternal grandfather's biological daughter. Your biological maternal grandfather and your current maternal grandfather were brothers, and they both participated in that brutal war. In the war, they fought side by side and supported each other. However, fate was cruel, and both of your biological maternal grandfathers sacrificed their lives in the war."
Li Shiqing covered her mouth in surprise, her eyes wide: "Mom, are you telling the truth? I never knew any of this."
Li Yuan nodded and continued, "Before your biological grandfather sacrificed his life, he entrusted me to your current grandfather. At that time, I was just a baby, and your biological mother, who was also my birth mother, passed away due to complications during childbirth. So, since then, I have lived with your current grandparents, and they have raised me as their own daughter."
Li Shiqing's eyes gradually welled up with tears. She stepped forward and hugged Li Yuan tightly: "Mom, why didn't you tell me this sooner? You've endured so much all by yourself."
Li Yuan patted Li Shiqing on the back and said with a smile, "Silly child, that's all in the past. Besides, your maternal grandparents have been really good to me. I've never felt any different from their biological parents."
Liu Xuan chimed in, "Yes, Shi Qing, although your mother has had a difficult life, she has always been very strong. Over the years, she has sacrificed so much for our family and for the company."
Zhang Chen couldn't help but say with emotion, "Mom, you've really gone through so much. If you ever need any help in the future, just let me know, and Shi Qing and I will definitely do our best to help."
Looking at the people in front of her, Li Yuan was deeply moved. She smiled and said, "With you all here, I feel very happy. I don't care about the rumors and gossip in the company at all. I believe that as long as I work hard and do my job well, everyone will recognize me sooner or later."
Li Shiqing wiped away her tears and suddenly said mischievously, "Mom, you're so amazing, did you inherit the heroic genes of my two maternal grandfathers? Maybe your biological maternal grandparents are watching you from heaven and cheering you on."
Li Yuan was amused by her words: "You little rascal, you're always so cheeky. But I do hope they can see my life now from heaven and be proud of me."
Liu Xuan smiled and said, "They will definitely be proud of you. You are now the pillar of the Li Group, managing the company very well."
Everyone chatted casually, and the atmosphere in the living room became relaxed and pleasant. Li Shiqing was no longer as worried as when she first arrived. Now that she knew about her mother's background, she understood and admired her even more.
Before they knew it, it was quite late. Li Shiqing and Zhang Chen got up to say goodbye, and Li Yuan and Liu Xuan saw them to the door.
"Be careful on the road, and call us when you get home," Li Yuan instructed.
"Okay, Mom, you and Dad should get some rest too." Li Shiqing waved and got into the car with Zhang Chen.
The car slowly drove away. Li Yuan and Liu Xuan stood at the door, watching the car's departing figure for a long time before leaving.
Back home, Li Shiqing lay in bed, her mother's words echoing in her mind. She remembered her mother's love for her when she was little, and her mother's tireless work day and night, filling her heart with warmth and emotion.
"Chen, you said I should be as strong as Mom in the future, do my job well, and take good care of my family, okay?" Li Shiqing turned to look at Zhang Chen and said.
Zhang Chen gently pinched her nose: "Of course! I believe you can do it. With me here, you can go ahead and do it without worry."
Li Shiqing smiled, leaned against Zhang Chen's chest, and gradually drifted off to sleep. In her dream, she saw her mother and two maternal grandfathers, all smiling at her with warm and powerful smiles.
The afternoon sun filtered through the dappled leaves, casting its light on the bustling film set. Liu Yixin was intently applying makeup to an actor, her makeup brush moving like a nimble paintbrush, meticulously outlining the actor's face. Her eyes sparkled, not missing a single detail, as if sculpting a precious work of art.
Suddenly, her phone buzzed in her pocket. She frowned slightly, thinking, "Who could be calling at this hour? I hope they don't interrupt my work." She carefully put down her makeup brush, took out her phone, and saw that it was her younger brother, Liu Qicheng, calling. She breathed a sigh of relief and pressed the answer button.
"Hey bro, why are you calling at this hour? Aren't you in class?" Liu Yixin's voice was a little puzzled, and she kept her voice down so as not to disturb the people around her.
Liu Qicheng's slightly anxious voice came from the other end of the phone: "Sis, I'm out of class! I have some big news to tell you, it's about Mom!"
Liu Yixin raised an eyebrow curiously and casually picked up a cotton pad to wipe her hands: "About our mom? What news is it? Stop being so mysterious."
Liu Qicheng took a deep breath, as if he were about to announce something major: "I heard that some people at Mom's company suspect that Mom isn't Grandpa's biological daughter. What's going on?"
Liu Yixin nearly dropped her phone in shock. She quickly looked around to make sure no one noticed her lapse in composure before whispering, "Where did you hear this gossip? This is no small matter, so don't go spreading it around."
“I heard it from a classmate. His dad works at our mom’s company. Sis, do you think it’s true? How could our mom not be our grandfather’s biological daughter?” Liu Qicheng’s voice was full of confusion and bewilderment.
Liu Yixin leaned back in her dressing chair, her mind racing as she recalled every detail of her family: "I don't know either, but even if Mom isn't Grandpa's biological daughter, so what? Grandpa and Grandma raised Mom, and their relationship is even closer than that of biological parents."
"That's true, but this all happened so suddenly, I can't quite accept it right now," Liu Qicheng muttered. "Sis, do you think we should go home and ask Mom?"
Liu Yixin pondered for a moment and said, "Don't rush to ask. What if it's just a rumor? Our mother has been so busy with work lately. If we bother her with this, she'll be very upset."
"But I felt so frustrated, I just couldn't let it go without figuring it out." Liu Qicheng was still unwilling to give up.
"Alright, alright, stop worrying about this. We'll discuss it further after I finish work today. Focus on your studies first, don't let this affect your grades, or Mom will scold you," Liu Yixin teased with a smile.
"Okay, sis. When are you done with work?" Liu Qicheng asked.
"It's still early, I'll probably be busy until tonight. If you can't wait, go home first, I'll talk to you when I get back," Liu Yixin said helplessly, looking at the busy crowd on set.
"Okay, I'll go home first. Sis, don't forget!" Liu Qicheng reminded her.
"I can't forget you, you little nag. I'm hanging up now, I still have work to do." Liu Yixin hung up the phone with a smile, picked up her makeup brush again, but her mind was already wandering.
On the other side, Liu Qicheng was walking home with his schoolbag on his back, muttering to himself, "This is really strange, I need to think about it." He stopped subconsciously when he passed a snack stall, intending to buy some snacks to satisfy his cravings, but when he thought of the "secret" at home, he lost interest and turned around to continue walking home.
That evening, Liu Yixin dragged her tired body home. As soon as she entered, she saw Liu Qicheng sitting on the sofa, staring intently at the door, as if waiting for her.
"Sis, you're finally back!" Liu Qicheng jumped up from the sofa. "Quick, let's discuss what to do."
Liu Yixin threw her bag aside and slumped onto the sofa: "Let me catch my breath, I'm exhausted."
Liu Qicheng poured her a glass of water and said anxiously, "Sister, do you think we should ask Mom or not?"
Liu Yixin took a sip of water and said slowly, "I've thought about it, and I still have to ask. But we have to be careful how we do it, so that Mom doesn't think we suspect her of anything."
“Okay, whatever you say. So when should we ask?” Liu Qicheng asked impatiently.
"Let's wait until Mom has time off tomorrow, find a suitable moment, and ask her casually," Liu Yixin said.
The next day, sunlight streamed into the room. Li Yuan, enjoying a rare day off, was preparing breakfast in the kitchen. Liu Yixin and Liu Qicheng exchanged a glance, then knowingly went into the kitchen.
"Mom, we're here to help you," Liu Yixin said with a smile.
Li Yuan looked at them, her eyes full of affection: "Why are you working so hard today? Where does the sun come from?"
Liu Qicheng scratched his head and said with a smile, "Mom, we just missed you."
The three of them chatted and laughed as they prepared breakfast. Liu Yixin and Liu Qicheng exchanged a glance, and Liu Qicheng took a deep breath and said, "Mom, I heard... I heard that some people at the company suspect that you are not Grandpa's biological daughter. Is that true?"
Li Yuan paused for a moment, a hint of surprise flashing across her face, before she regained her composure: "How did you know?"
Liu Yixin quickly explained, "Mom, we didn't ask on purpose. My brother heard it from his classmates. We're just a little worried about you."
Li Yuan put down her spoon, pulled them to sit at the table, and slowly said, "This is indeed true. Your maternal grandfather and my biological father were brothers. My biological father died in the war, and my biological mother died in childbirth. Your maternal grandparents raised me."
Liu Yixin and Liu Qicheng were stunned and speechless for a moment.
"Mom, why didn't you tell us sooner?" Liu Yixin said with heartache.
Li Yuan smiled and patted her head: "Silly child, what's there to say? In my heart, your maternal grandparents are my biological parents. Our family has always been happy, and that's enough."
Liu Qicheng clenched his fist and said, "Mom, those people went too far. How could they suspect you?"
Li Yuan smiled and comforted him, "Don't be angry. They don't know the situation. In time, they will know my abilities and my contributions to the company."
Liu Yixin leaned on Li Yuan's shoulder: "Mom, no matter what others say, we will always support you."
Liu Qicheng nodded quickly: "Yes, Mom, we are a family, and we will always be together."
Looking at her sensible children, Li Yuan's eyes welled up with tears, but her face was filled with a happy smile: "With your words, Mom is content. Come on, let's have breakfast, and then we'll go out and play together."
Amidst laughter and cheerful conversation, the family sat around the table, enjoying a warm breakfast. The rumors and gossip from the outside world seemed utterly insignificant in the face of this loving family.