A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 151 The Secret Under the Moonlight

On that moonlit night, Zhang Chen and Li Shiqing strolled hand in hand, their shadows stretched long by the soft glow of the streetlights. Lost in the sweetness of their love, they occasionally whispered to each other and let out bursts of laughter, as if the whole world had shrunk to just the two of them.

However, unbeknownst to them, a pair of eyes were lurking in the shadows, secretly watching them. This person was the assistant to the chairman of the Zhang Group, who was holding up his phone and snapping a picture of Zhang Chen and Li Shiqing holding hands. After taking the picture, the assistant muttered to himself, "I wonder what the chairman and his wife's reaction will be if they see this." He then quickly sent the photo to Zhang Chen's parents.

At that moment, Zhang Chen's parents were sitting leisurely in their spacious and bright living room, watching television. Suddenly, Zhang Chen's father's phone pinged with a message. He picked up the phone, glanced at it, and immediately frowned. He then handed the phone to Zhang Chen's mother, saying, "Look at this kid, what's wrong with him?"

Zhang Chen's mother took the phone and was surprised when she saw the photo: "Who is this girl? When did our son start dating? Why didn't he tell us?" The two exchanged a glance and decided to contact Zhang Chen immediately to find out.

Zhang Chen's phone rang abruptly. He took it out and saw it was his parents calling. His heart skipped a beat, and a sense of foreboding washed over him. He glanced at Li Shiqing, who looked puzzled, and reluctantly pressed the answer button: "Hello, Dad, what's wrong?"

A stern voice came from the other end of the phone: "Where are you now? It's so late, who is that girl you're with?"

When Zhang Chen heard his father ask this, he knew that the photos must have been discovered. He quickly explained, "Dad, don't worry, I'll take Shi Qing home right now and then go back to explain to you both immediately."

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Chen said somewhat awkwardly to Li Shiqing, "I'm sorry, Shiqing, my parents saw the photo of us holding hands and now they want me to go back and explain. Let me take you home first."

Although Li Shiqing felt it was a bit sudden, she still nodded understandingly and said, "Okay, then be careful on the road and send me a message when you arrive."

Along the way, the two of them stopped chatting and laughing as before, and the atmosphere became somewhat tense. When they arrived at Li Yuan's house, Zhang Chen looked at Li Shiqing and said seriously, "Shiqing, don't worry, I will explain everything to my parents."

Li Shiqing smiled and comforted him, "I believe in you, go and come back quickly."

After saying goodbye to Li Shiqing, Zhang Chen rushed to his parents' house. As soon as he entered, he saw his parents sitting on the sofa, waiting for him with serious expressions. Zhang Chen took a deep breath, steeled himself, and walked over, saying, "Dad, Mom, I'm home."

Zhang Chen's father pointed to the sofa, gesturing for him to sit down, and then asked bluntly, "Who is the girl in the photo? When did you start dating her? Why didn't you tell us?"

Zhang Chen scratched his head and said with a smile, "Dad, Mom, this is my girlfriend, Li Shiqing. We just started dating not long ago, and I was planning to bring her home to introduce her to you when the time was right."

Zhang Chen's mother asked with a puzzled look, "Does she know about your family background?"

Zhang Chen nodded and said, "I know, Mom. She also knows I'm the son of the Zhang Group."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen's parents were stunned. They never expected that this girl would know Zhang Chen's identity and still be with him.

Zhang Chen's father frowned and asked, "What exactly is her background?"

Zhang Chen cleared his throat and began to introduce her: "Dad, Mom, she's the daughter of Li Yuan, the chairman of the Li Family Group. And she also has a sister named Liu Yixin, who is the makeup artist hired by the actress Guli. She's really amazing. Her younger brother, Liu Qicheng, is in high school and just a few days ago he won first place in the National Youth Football Tournament."

Zhang Chen's parents exchanged bewildered glances, unsure of what to say. After a long while, Zhang Chen's mother finally spoke, "This girl's family background isn't simple either. How did you two meet?"

Zhang Chen then recounted to his parents in detail how he and Li Shiqing went from being classmates to colleagues, then experienced workplace ups and downs together, and finally established a romantic relationship.

After listening to Zhang Chen's story, Zhang Chen's father's expression softened. He said, "Since you two genuinely like each other, we have no objections. However, you must treat the girl well and not let her down."

Zhang Chen nodded quickly and said, "Dad, don't worry, I will definitely treat Shi Qing well."

Zhang Chen's mother then smiled and said, "Then when will you bring her home for a meal so we can get to know each other better?"

Zhang Chen said excitedly, "Okay, Mom, I'll tell Shi Qing when I get back."

Having resolved the issue with his parents, Zhang Chen felt much more relaxed. He said goodbye to his parents and walked home, texting Li Shiqing as he went: "Shiqing, I've explained everything to my parents. They really like you and even asked me to take you out to eat."

A moment later, Li Shiqing replied: "Really? That's great! I'm also looking forward to meeting them." Looking at Li Shiqing's reply on his phone screen, Zhang Chen's face was filled with a happy smile, as if he could already see the scene of his family living happily together in the future.

Meanwhile, Zhang Chen's parents were also discussing Li Shiqing. Zhang Chen's mother said with a smile, "This girl seems quite nice, and she's a good match for our son."

Zhang Chen's father nodded and said, "Yes, I hope they can be alright. However, there might be some opportunities for cooperation between the two groups in the future."

The two chatted back and forth, full of anticipation for Zhang Chen and Li Shiqing's future.

Back home, Zhang Chen lay in bed, reflecting on the day's events, feeling both thrilled and excited. He closed his eyes, Li Shiqing's smile appearing in his mind, and he secretly vowed to protect this love. Li Shiqing also lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep. The thought of meeting Zhang Chen's parents filled her with both nervousness and excitement.

(Note: The previous article did not mention Li Shiqing's sister Liu Yixin and brother Liu Qicheng. This article will supplement that information.)

Warm wishes from family

That day, Liu Yixin was in the dressing room of the star Guli, intently creating her stage makeup, her brushes dancing nimbly across Guli's face. Suddenly, her phone vibrated. She glanced at it briefly; it was a message from her mother, Li Yuan: "Your sister has a boyfriend!"

Liu Yixin's eyes widened instantly, almost dropping the brush in her hand. She excitedly muttered to herself, "Goodness, why didn't my gossip radar detect this beforehand!" She quickly apologized to Guli, hurriedly ran to the side, and typed rapidly on the screen, "Sis, congratulations on finding a partner! Tell me quickly, which lucky guy won you over? Tell me the truth, I need to hear the details!"

At the same time, Liu Qicheng had just finished football training and was walking off the field, drenched in sweat. His phone beeped, and when he saw the message, his eyes lit up. He jumped up on the field and shouted, "Wow, I've finally found happiness!"

His teammates all looked at him with suspicion, but he didn't have time to explain. He quickly sent a voice message: "Sis, you finally have a boyfriend! Now you have someone to play with, so you won't keep nagging me about studying! When are you going to bring your boyfriend back so I can meet him? I need to really check if he's good enough for a fan. If he is, then our relationship will be much closer!"

Upon receiving messages from her younger siblings, Li Shiqing sat in her office, looking at the enthusiastic and curious messages on the screen. A smile involuntarily crept onto her face; her heart was filled with warmth. It felt so good to be surrounded by the blessings of her family.