A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 5 The mystery of life experience

Li Yuan never expected that this ordinary day would bring such shocking news. Her father called her into his study, his expression grave. In her memory, her father had always been a steady and reliable man, but today, the complex emotions in his eyes made Li Yuan uneasy.

"Yuan'er, there's something I need to tell you. This has been on my mind for far too long." The father's voice was hoarse, and every word seemed to come from the strength he had used.

Li Yuan looked at her father, a strange tension rising in her heart: "Dad, what's wrong? Why are you so serious?"

The father took a deep breath and slowly said, "Actually, your biological parents are my second brother and sister-in-law. Back then, your second brother and I joined the army at the same time. In a brutal war, my second brother unfortunately sacrificed his life. Before he died, he entrusted his sister-in-law to me, asking me to take good care of her. Later, his sister-in-law became pregnant with you, but she had a difficult childbirth..." The father's voice choked up, and he paused before continuing, "Before she passed away, your mother and I promised to treat you as our own child and raise you well."

Li Yuan felt as if her world had collapsed in an instant. She had always believed that she was her parents' biological child. Were all those warm family memories backed by such a heavy background? Her eyes reddened, and her voice trembled as she asked, "Dad, is it true? Why are you only telling me now?"

Her father came over and gently patted her shoulder: "Child, we originally wanted to keep this from you, not wanting you to have to bear these things. But now that you're grown up and have been through so much, we feel you have the right to know."

Images from the past flashed through Li Yuan's mind—every little moment with her parents, now taking on new meaning. Before she could recover from this immense shock, her father brought up another matter: "I never imagined you'd divorce that bastard Wang Qiang. But thankfully, you got the child and the house, so your future is secure. What are your thoughts now?"

Li Yuan wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, trying to calm herself down: "Dad, actually, Mom and I discussed it a few days ago. I want to go to your company as president and manage the company's colleagues. I want to start over and find a new direction for myself."

A flicker of surprise crossed the father's eyes. He looked at Li Yuan, as if seeing the stubborn and defiant look in her eyes from when she was a child: "Good, Yuan'er. I've always known you're capable. If you have this idea, Dad supports you. I'll inform the company's senior management." With that, the father picked up his phone and dialed the company's number: "Hello, this is me. From now on, my daughter Li Yuan is the company's president. All of you must follow her orders and assist her in her work."

Hearing her father's words, Li Yuan felt a surge of warmth in her heart. Despite having just learned about her origins, her father's trust and support warmed her deeply. Looking at him, her eyes were filled with gratitude: "Dad, thank you."

Her father smiled and looked at her: "Silly child, you are my daughter. No matter what, Dad hopes you can live a good life."

Li Yuan frowned slightly as if she had just remembered something: "Dad, what about Shi Qing?" Shi Qing was her and Wang Qiang's child. Although they were divorced, her biggest worry was still her child.

Without hesitation, the father said, "We'll raise him. He's my grandson, and we'll definitely take good care of him."

Li Yuan nodded, a huge weight lifted from her heart. Amidst all these changes, her child was her last line of defense; she couldn't let Shi Qing suffer any harm.

Just then, Li Yuan's younger brother walked over. He had clearly overheard their conversation. His face was filled with shock and confusion. "Dad, sister, is it true? Sister really is..."

The father looked at his younger brother and nodded. "It's true. You must treat your sister well."

The younger brother walked over to Li Yuan, sat down, and took her hand. "Sister, no matter what, you'll always be my sister. I just never expected... it would turn out like this."

Li Yuan patted her younger brother's hand, "I didn't expect this either, but it doesn't affect our relationship."

"Sister, now that you're going to be the CEO of the company, won't it be very hard? Is there anything I can do to help you?" the younger brother asked with concern.

"I don't know what will happen, but I will try my best. You should just focus on being a good general manager and not cause trouble for Mom and Dad," Li Yuan said with a smile.

The father, who had been listening to their conversation, interjected, "You're better off without a man like that. Li Yuan, you need to focus on the company and the children right now. There might be some people at the company who are resentful of you, after all, you're still young and you were suddenly appointed. You need to be prepared."

"Dad, I know. I will prove myself with my abilities," Li Yuan said confidently.

"Yes, I believe you. Also, it's best not to mention your background at the company to avoid causing unnecessary trouble," the father advised.

“I understand, Dad. I’ll be careful,” Li Yuan nodded.

Suddenly, the younger brother remembered something. "Sister, if you go to be the CEO of the company, what will happen to Shi Qing? Who will take care of her?"

“I’ve already made arrangements. Mom will help take care of things. Besides, the company isn’t far from home, so I can come back anytime if anything happens,” Li Yuan replied.

"That's good. Sister, I really admire you. You've been so strong after all that. If it were me, I probably would have collapsed by now," the younger brother said admiringly.

"I can't give up. I still have Shi Qing, and I still have you all. I will work hard for our lives," Li Yuan said with a smile, but her eyes revealed a firm determination.

"Sister, what are your plans for the company?" the younger brother asked.

"I still need to learn more about the company's specific situation, but I want to start with internal management to improve employee motivation and work efficiency. Also, I want to expand our business and look for new development opportunities," Li Yuan said earnestly.

“That’s definitely not easy. Everyone in the company has their own ideas, and it will take a lot of effort to get them to listen to you,” the younger brother said worriedly.

"Yes, but I'm not afraid. I'll communicate with them gradually and let them understand my thoughts and plans. As long as it's for the good of the company, I believe they will support me," Li Yuan said confidently.

The father looked at Li Yuan and nodded with satisfaction. "It's good that you have this mindset. The company's senior executives are all long-time employees who have been with me for many years. They are experienced, but sometimes they can be a bit stubborn. You need to learn how to get along with them and balance the interests of all parties."

“I will, Dad. I will learn from them and bring my new ideas to them,” Li Yuan said.

"Oh, by the way, the company is currently negotiating an important project. You could participate and learn about the business process," the father suggested.

“Okay, Dad. What kind of project is it?” Li Yuan asked.

"It's a collaborative project with a foreign company, involving significant funds and resources. If the deal goes through, it will greatly benefit the company's development," the father explained.

"Then I need to prepare well and not let this opportunity slip away," Li Yuan said excitedly, feeling that new challenges and opportunities were beckoning to her.

“You can take a look at the relevant materials first and communicate with the team in charge of this project. They are all elites in the company and will provide you with a lot of useful information,” the father said.

“Okay, I’ll go to the company tomorrow to find out more,” Li Yuan said.

"Sister, you have to do your best! I think you can do it," the younger brother encouraged.

"Haha, with your encouragement, I have even more confidence," Li Yuan said with a smile.