A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 35 Li Yuan's Surprise Birthday

Li Yuan, a decisive and efficient female CEO in the business world, leads a life that runs smoothly and methodically, like a well-wound clock. On her birthday, everything seemed no different from any other day.

Before the sunlight had even filled the room, Li Yuan sprang out of bed like a doll spun by an alarm clock. She finished washing up with lightning speed, then fixed her makeup and sharp business attire in front of the mirror, her eyes radiating a determination that seemed ready to conquer the world. Then, she stomped out of the house in her high heels, her footsteps like a battle cry for a world still not fully awake.

Upon arriving at the company, Li Yuan immediately immersed herself in her busy work. Like a super commander, she issued orders in the office. Various documents piled up like a small mountain on her desk, yet she handled them with ease, as if those documents were not troublesome but her spoils of war. Her colleagues were like well-trained soldiers in front of her, carefully reporting their work, afraid of accidentally touching the "high-voltage electricity" of this female CEO.

However, this seemingly ordinary day was actually brewing a surprise. Several clever colleagues in the company had secretly planned a birthday party. Like a group of mysterious little agents, while Li Yuan was engaged in a heated debate with a client in the meeting room, they were busy at work in the office. Some were in charge of blowing up balloons, their cheeks puffed out like an angry pufferfish; some were in charge of decorating with ribbons, turning the office into a colorful fairy tale world; and some were in charge of preparing the cake, the aroma of which seemed eager to waft into Li Yuan's nose.

When Li Yuan returned to her office, slightly tired, after a long meeting, the lights suddenly went out. Her heart skipped a beat; she thought there was some kind of electrical malfunction in the company.

Just as she was frowning and about to call for help, a cheerful birthday song rang out, and her colleagues pushed out a beautifully decorated cake covered with candles, like a group of cheerful little elves pouring out from all directions.

Li Yuan was taken aback at first, then a surprised and touched smile appeared on her face. Looking at her lovely colleagues, her eyes slightly reddened, she said, "Oh my, you guys actually kept such a big fuss from me, thank you so much!"

Colleagues responded with smiles, "Mr. Li, you work so hard all the time, this is a surprise you deserve!"

Li Yuan said to her colleagues, "Dear colleagues, I am filled with surprise and emotion as I stand here today. I thought this was just an ordinary workday, but I didn't expect you to have carefully prepared this birthday party. In this busy workplace, everyone is running hard towards their goals, but you still remembered my birthday and stopped to create joy for me."

On ordinary days, we rack our brains together for projects and strive for performance targets; we are partners fighting side by side. At this moment, you have shown me that we are not only work partners, but also caring friends. Thank you for your thoughtfulness; this will be my most unforgettable birthday. In the future, may we continue to join hands, riding the waves of the business world, not only achieving professional success but also deepening our friendship, making our team an invincible and loving family!

Li Yuan's colleagues said to her, "You're too kind, Ms. Li."

After the company's fun time came to an end, Li Yuan embarked on her journey home in a cheerful mood.

Along the way, her phone suddenly rang, and her parents' warm and familiar voices came from the other end: "Happy birthday, daughter!" Their voices were like the warm sun in winter, instantly warming her heart.

Before she could respond, her younger brother's mischievous voice came through again: "Sis, happy birthday! Were you overwhelmed by everyone's surprises at work?"

Li Yuan chatted with her family for a few minutes with a smile, and after hanging up the phone, she felt a deep sense of happiness.

Finally, she arrived at her front door. Li Yuan stood there, habitually tidying her hair, taking a deep breath, ready to welcome the warmth of home. But the scene before her surprised her—the house was pitch black and silent, not a single ray of light piercing through the windows, like a huge, silent beast crouching in the darkness.

She couldn't help but wonder, "What's going on? Usually, there's always a light on at this time. Has everyone gone out? Or... are they deliberately performing some kind of mysterious ritual?" As she thought this, Li Yuan cautiously reached out to push the door, muttering to herself, "It's so dark, I hope they don't scare me."

The door hinges creaked softly, the sound particularly clear in the quiet night. She slowly stepped inside, a faint floral fragrance wafting towards her, making her even more confused. "Is anyone home?" Li Yuan called tentatively, her voice echoing in the empty room, but receiving no response.

She frowned, and relying on her familiarity with the layout of the house, she groped her way forward a few steps, trying to find the light switch. Just as her fingers were searching the wall, suddenly, a slight rustling sound came from behind her, as if someone was quietly approaching. Li Yuan's heart suddenly raced, a feeling of both tension and excitement welling up inside her. She turned around abruptly, and at that moment, all the lights suddenly switched on, so bright that she could barely open her eyes.

Once her eyes adjusted to the light, she could see clearly what was before her. Mr. Liu, Li Shiqing, and Liu Yixin pushed out a beautiful three-tiered cake slowly from the corner of the living room. The cake was decorated with pink and white buttercream flowers, and a sparkling number candle stood in the center, representing Li Yuan's birthday. Li Shiqing and Liu Yixin's faces beamed with radiant smiles, their eyes sparkling with excitement like two bright little stars.

Li Shiqing skipped over to Li Yuan, presenting her with a beautifully wrapped little box, and said eagerly, "Happy birthday, Mom! This is a gift that Yixin and I picked out for you. I'm sure you'll love it!"

Liu Yixin quickly followed and handed Li Yuan a card she had made herself. The card was covered with colorful drawings and a few crooked words: "Mom, I love you!"

Looking at this heartwarming scene, Li Yuan was overwhelmed with emotion. She first pretended to scold them, saying, "You little devils, you scared me half to death! I thought some uninvited guests had entered the house." As she spoke, her eyes involuntarily reddened.

Mr. Liu stepped forward, gently put his arm around Li Yuan's shoulder, and said tenderly, "Happy birthday, my wife! Today we're going to give you a unique birthday surprise."

Li Yuan was both surprised and delighted. Seeing this scene, tears almost welled up in her eyes. She pretended to be angry and said, "You guys almost scared me to death! I thought a thief had broken into my house!"

Mr. Liu walked over with a smile and gave her a big hug: "Happy birthday, my wife! Today we're going to make sure you have the most unforgettable birthday ever."

Then, the family sat around the cake and began to share this sweet moment. Li Shiqing blinked her big eyes and said excitedly, "Mom, I drew a picture for you, look!" As she spoke, she handed a colorful picture to Li Yuan. The picture showed the family holding hands and standing in a beautiful garden, with the words "Happy Birthday, Mom" ​​written crookedly next to it.

Looking at the whimsical painting, Li Yuan was deeply moved and kissed Li Shiqing's forehead: "Baby, this is the best gift Mommy has ever received!"

Not to be outdone, Liu Yixin pulled out a handmade card she had made herself, decorated with various colorful stickers and small ornaments, showing how much effort she had put into it. She said shyly, "Mom, I spent a long time making this card. I hope you like it."

Li Yuan took the card, opened it, and saw some childlike yet loving words written inside, such as "Mom, you are the most beautiful mom in the world" and "Mom, I love you and hope you are happy every day."

Li Yuan's heart was filled with sweetness. She hugged Liu Yixin tightly and said, "Xin'er, Mommy loves it so much. This is the most precious gift in the world."

Watching this heartwarming scene, Mr. Liu smiled and said, "Honey, I've also prepared a special gift for you today." As he spoke, he mysteriously took out an envelope and handed it to Li Yuan.

Li Yuan curiously opened the envelope and found two plane tickets to a beach vacation inside. Mr. Liu said, "You've been working too hard lately. When you have some free time, let's go to Sanya as a family to relax and enjoy the sun and sand."

Li Yuan's eyes lit up, and she said excitedly, "Honey, this is amazing! I haven't had a vacation in so long, I'm really looking forward to it."

Li Yuan leaned against Liu's father's chest, looking at the adorable children and the beautiful cake in front of her, a blissful smile spreading across her face.

Amidst laughter and joy, Li Yuan spent an incredibly happy birthday eve. Looking at her family around her, her heart was filled with gratitude. This seemingly invincible female CEO in the business world revealed a gentle and sentimental side under the care of her family and colleagues.