A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 146 Youth Soccer Matches on TV

On a Saturday afternoon, the warm sunlight streamed onto the living room sofa. Li Yuan nestled in a corner, holding a large bowl of popcorn, her eyes glued to the television screen. Beside her, Liu Xuan sat upright, as if awaiting a fateful judgment, occasionally reaching out to adjust the television volume.

On the television, a youth soccer match was about to begin. The camera panned across the green field, where a group of energetic teenagers were warming up. Li Yuan, with her sharp eyes, immediately spotted her son, Liu Qicheng, and excitedly pointed at the screen, shouting, "Old Liu, look, look! Our Qicheng's over there! Wearing a blue jersey, with that little frame, he looks ready to show off his skills!"

Liu Xuan adjusted his glasses and said, trying to appear calm, "Calm down, calm down, the match hasn't even started yet. But I know my son's skills, he'll definitely be fine." Although he said that, his toes kept lightly tapping the ground, revealing his inner tension.

With a crisp whistle, the match officially began. Within minutes of the start, the opposing team launched a fierce attack, the ball weaving nimbly between their feet, heading straight for Liu Qicheng's team's goal. Li Yuan, watching with growing anxiety, forgot about her popcorn and shouted, "Defense! Stop them!"

Liu Xuan couldn't sit still any longer. He stood up, clenched his fists, and muttered, "Don't panic, don't panic, maintain the defensive formation."

Just as the opposing player was about to shoot, Liu Qicheng made a beautiful tackle, successfully intercepting the ball. Li Yuan jumped up from the sofa excitedly, almost spilling popcorn all over the floor: "Wow, my son is so cool! That tackle was textbook-perfect defense!"

Liu Xuan couldn't help but applaud and cheer: "Well done, son! You're worthy of being my student!"

After receiving the ball, Liu Qicheng quickly got up and sprinted forward with it. He dodged left and right, skillfully avoiding the opposing players' attempts to intercept him. Li Yuan's eyes widened, and she said nervously, "Oh no, don't let them steal it! Pass the ball quickly and find a teammate to coordinate with!"

Liu Xuan calmly analyzed from the side: "Don't rush. Looking at the situation, we can take some more people with us on the way and look for better opportunities."

Sure enough, Liu Qicheng seized the opportunity and delivered a long pass, accurately placing the ball at his teammate's feet. The teammate received the ball and took a shot, but unfortunately, the ball went just wide of the goal. Li Yuan slapped her thigh in regret: "Oh dear, what a pity! Just a tiny bit short!"

Liu Xuan comforted him, "It's alright, it's just the beginning, there will be plenty of opportunities. Our son's pass was spot on, keep it up."

Halfway through the game, the score remained tied. Liu Qicheng's team coach called a timeout to strategize. Taking advantage of this break, Li Yuan quickly drank some water to moisten her hoarse voice. She turned to Liu Xuan and said, "Old Liu, what do you think the coach will say to the kids right now? Will he tell Qicheng to shoot more? He's really good at shooting."

Liu Xuan stroked his chin and said seriously, "In my opinion, the coach might emphasize a counter-attacking strategy. You see, although the opposing team's attack is fierce, their defense also has loopholes. Our team can seize the opportunity to launch a counter-attack."

The timeout ended, and the game resumed. Liu Qicheng's team seemed to be implementing the coach's tactics, their defense becoming tighter while their offensive organization intensified. During a fierce scramble for the ball, Liu Qicheng accidentally fell to the ground. Li Yuan's heart leaped into her throat, and she anxiously called out, "Ah, Qicheng, are you alright?" She stared intently at the screen, fearing her son might be hurt.

Liu Xuan frowned, looking worried: "I hope it's nothing serious. In football matches, bumps and scrapes are inevitable."

Fortunately, Liu Qicheng quickly got up, dusted himself off, and continued the game. Li Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Our son is tough; this little injury is nothing."

Liu Xuan laughed along: "Of course. When I was a kid, getting injured while playing football was commonplace. I would just get up and keep playing."

As the match neared its end, both teams were showing signs of fatigue. However, Liu Qicheng's team, with their tenacious spirit and excellent teamwork, gradually gained the upper hand. In a quick counter-attack, Liu Qicheng received a pass from his teammate, dribbled the ball to the edge of the opponent's penalty area, made a slight adjustment, and then unleashed a shot. The ball flashed across the goal like lightning and nestled into the net.

"Goal!" Li Yuan and Liu Xuan jumped up from the sofa at the same time, shouting excitedly.

Li Yuan jumped up and down, waving a cushion in her hand like a crazy football fan: "Amazing, son! That was such a beautiful goal!"

Liu Xuan was also flushed with excitement, clapping continuously: "Well done, let's go! This is the goal I've been waiting for!"

This goal ignited the team's morale, and they continued their momentum, scoring another goal. Ultimately, Liu Qicheng's school team defeated their opponents 2-0, winning first place in the competition.

As the final whistle blew, Li Yuan and Liu Xuan were moved to tears. Watching their son and teammates cheer and embrace on TV, they were filled with pride and joy. Li Yuan wiped away her tears and said with a smile, "Old Liu, our son is amazing! This championship is well-deserved!"

Liu Xuan also exclaimed, "Yes, this kid's hard work in training has paid off. It looks like we're going to have a football star in our family!"

Just then, the doorbell rang. Li Yuan asked in surprise, "Who would come at this hour?" She got up to open the door and saw Liu Qicheng standing there, covered in sweat and holding a trophy.

"Mom, Dad, we won!" Liu Qicheng shouted excitedly.

Li Yuan hugged her son tightly and said happily, "Baby, you're amazing! Mom knew you could do it!"

Liu Xuan also came over and patted his son on the shoulder: "Good lad, well done! This trophy is the best proof of your hard work."

Liu Qicheng handed the trophy to Li Yuan and said with a smile, "Mom, this trophy is also thanks to you. Without your support and encouragement, I wouldn't have been able to persevere."

Looking at the trophy in her hand, Li Yuan's eyes sparkled with happiness: "Silly child, you earned this all through your own hard work. But to celebrate your victory today, Mom will cook you a big meal!"

Liu Qicheng jumped up happily: "Great! I love my mom's cooking the most!"

Liu Xuan smiled and said, "By the way, son, you handled those crucial plays so beautifully in today's game. Especially that tackle and the final shot, they were absolutely perfect. How did you do that?"

Liu Qicheng scratched his head and said embarrassedly, "Actually, before I went on the field, I was thinking that I must perform well and not let you down. During the game, I was fully focused and played according to the tactics taught by the coach. As for that tackle, I saw that the opposing player had a chance to shoot and I was thinking that I must stop him. As for the final shot, I also looked for the right moment, thought that it could go in, and then I decisively shot."

Li Yuan smiled and said, "I told you our son has a talent for football. From now on, strive to become a football star. Mom and Dad will always support you!"

Liu Qicheng nodded vigorously: "Yes, I will definitely try my best!"

The family sat around the dining table, enjoying a sumptuous dinner, their laughter echoing throughout the house. This football match not only brought Liu Qicheng the honor of winning the championship, but also deepened the bond between the family members. On this warm evening, they shared their joy and happiness, looking forward to a bright future.