A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 110 Li Yuan's Show-off

As the referee blew the final whistle, the entire playground was instantly filled with cheers. A loud announcement blared from the school's loudspeaker: "In this football tournament, Liu Qicheng's team has won first place, and [School Name] has won second place! Friendship comes first, competition second! Let's applaud the wonderful performances of all the participants!"

Li Yuan jumped up excitedly, waving her scarf and shouting, "I knew my son was the best!"

Although Liu Xuan had a calm smile on his face, his eyes were full of pride. He patted Li Yuan on the shoulder and said, "Alright, don't shout until your voice is hoarse. We still need to make a delicious celebration for our son when we get home."

Liu Qicheng ran over from the court, covered in sweat. Li Shiqing and Liu Yixin immediately went to meet him, each taking one of their brother's hands.

Li Shiqing said admiringly, "Little brother, you were so cool on the field just now, just like a star athlete on TV!"

Liu Yixin chimed in, "Yes, yes, your little brother runs so fast, none of them can catch up with you."

Liu Qicheng said with a smile, "Thanks to the encouragement of my two older sisters, otherwise I wouldn't be so good."

The family walked home chatting and laughing. Li Yuan kept praising Liu Qicheng along the way: "Son, your performance today was so good, I wanted to record you playing soccer and watch it every day. Look at those dribbling moves you made, they were so smooth! Did you secretly practice some kind of special skill?"

Liu Qicheng scratched his head and said, "Mom, there's no special skill involved. I just practiced teamwork with my teammates more often, and I performed pretty well today."

Liu Xuan chimed in from the side, "Son, don't be modest. It's good to win this competition, but you can't be arrogant. You still need to keep working hard in the future."

Li Yuan rolled her eyes at Liu Xuan: "You just won the championship today, can't you let the child be happy first instead of spouting all this high-sounding principles?"

Liu Xuan said with a smile, "I'm just afraid he'll get too cocky, so I'm giving him a little nudge."

As they walked, Li Shiqing suddenly asked, "Mom, what are we having for dinner?"

Li Yuan thought for a moment and replied, "Of course, it's my favorite braised pork and sweet and sour pork ribs, so your little brother can have some good nourishment."

Liu Yixin clapped her hands and said, "Great! I love braised pork too!"

Liu Qicheng, however, said from the side, "Mom, actually anything is fine to eat, there's no need to go to so much trouble."

Li Yuan pretended to be angry and said, "How can this be considered trouble? You brought honor to the family today, so we must reward you properly. By the way, son, your teammates have also worked very hard. Should we invite them over for dinner?"

Liu Qicheng's eyes lit up: "Really? Mom, that's great! I'll go ask them right now."

Watching Liu Qicheng run away, Liu Xuan said to Li Yuan, "You've invited so many people all at once, is there enough room at home?"

Li Yuan said nonchalantly, "We can always squeeze in and find a seat. As long as the kids are happy. Besides, this is a good opportunity for my son to get to know his teammates better, so don't worry about it."

A short while later, Liu Qicheng returned with several teammates, all of them excitedly discussing the highlights of the match on the way home. Once home, Li Yuan immediately went into the kitchen to get busy, while Liu Xuan went to help. In the living room, Liu Qicheng and his teammates laughed and joked, creating a lively atmosphere.

During the meal, Li Yuan kept putting food on the children's plates, saying, "Eat more, everyone. You must be exhausted today. From now on, whether it's playing football or studying, you must give it your all, just like you did on the field today."

Liu Qicheng's teammates nodded, their mouths full of food, and mumbled, "Thank you, Auntie, today's food is so delicious!"

This meal was filled with laughter and joy, and the happiness and joy of the family spread throughout the small house. Liu Qicheng's championship glory has become an unforgettable and warm memory for this family, accompanying them as they move forward to meet more challenges and joys in the future.

"Oh my, Sister Wang, you have no idea!" Li Yuan burst into her neighbor Sister Wang's yard the next day, her smile brighter than the August sun. "My rascal Liu Qicheng won first place in the soccer tournament! The scene was absolutely amazing!"

Sister Wang was hanging clothes out to dry in the yard when she was startled by Li Yuan's sudden loud voice, and almost dropped the clothes in her hands. She looked up at Li Yuan, both amused and exasperated: "Oh, this is a joyous occasion! Look how happy you are, your mouth is practically stretched to your ears."

Li Yuan didn't care about Sister Wang's teasing. She plopped down on the stool next to her and began to talk non-stop: "Sister Wang, you didn't see it. When the game first started, my heart was like it was on a roller coaster, all up and down. Actually, his dad and I have always been very supportive of this kid playing football. He's always loved running and playing since he was little, and he's really obsessed with football. His dad said that since the child likes it, we have to nurture it properly. We can't extinguish this little flame of interest in our child. Unlike some parents who only know how to make their children bury themselves in studying, we can't be so rigid."

Just then, our neighbor, Grandpa Li, strolled leisurely into the yard, carrying a radio and listening to Peking Opera. Hearing Li Yuan's voice, he turned the radio volume down a bit and said with a smile, "What are they talking about? It sounds so lively."

Sister Wang replied with a smile, "Uncle Li, Li Yuan is talking about her son winning the soccer championship, and she also mentioned how she and her husband educate their child."

Grandpa Li's eyes lit up: "That's great! This kid is promising."

Hearing Grandpa Li's praise, Li Yuan became even more enthusiastic: "Grandpa Li, you have no idea how hard my son Qicheng fights on the field! In the first half, there was a ball that was about to fly into our goal, and I was almost frantic, thinking that we were doomed. Actually, the reason he can fight so hard is related to our usual education. We always tell him that he should give it his all when he does something, and no matter the outcome, he should never give up easily. Just like in this game, even if he encounters a strong opponent, he should bravely charge forward."

Just then, our neighbor, Brother Zhao, came home from get off work. As he passed by Sister Wang's yard, he heard Li Yuan's words and chimed in with a smile, "Li Yuan, you really go all out when you're praising your son!"

Li Yuan rolled her eyes at him: "Brother Zhao, I'm just stating the facts. You didn't see how intense the game was. In the second half, both sides were incredibly close, neither giving an inch. My voice was almost hoarse from shouting 'Go! Go!' My husband was standing next to me and said, 'Can't you take a break and let others shout too?' But I didn't care. My son was giving it his all on the field, so I had to give him my full support from the sidelines. Speaking of which, although my husband seemed calm, he was actually very nervous inside. He always teaches our son that teamwork is very important, and football isn't a one-man show; you have to learn to cooperate with your teammates. In this game, our son's team cooperated exceptionally well, which is largely thanks to his father's guidance."

Sister Wang asked curiously, "So how did you win in the end? Did your son score the crucial goal?"

Li Yuan slapped her thigh: "Absolutely! Near the end, our team got a penalty kick. I was so nervous my hands were shaking, and I was silently praying that my son would score. My son stood in front of the penalty spot, his eyes so determined, like a general about to go into battle. Then he took a run-up, shot, and the ball 'whooshed' into the top corner of the goal. At that moment, the whole playground erupted, and I was so excited that tears came to my eyes. I hugged the person next to me and started jumping and shouting, not caring whether they knew me or not."

Brother Zhao laughed and said, "You really are a man of character! Your son must be very happy after the competition, right?"

Li Yuan laughed and said, "Of course! He was surrounded by his classmates, grinning from ear to ear. His father and I went over with our two daughters, and I hugged him tightly and kissed him several times on the cheek. He said shyly, 'Mom, so many people are watching.' I said, 'What are you afraid of? You're the hero today!' Actually, we've always encouraged our child to pursue what he likes. As long as he works hard, we'll support him. Winning this competition is a recognition of his efforts."

Grandpa Li nodded in approval, saying, "This kid is sure to amount to something. He might even become a football star someday."

Li Yuan became more and more excited as she spoke: "Let me tell you, when my son becomes a star, I will go to the games with him every day and be his personal cheerleader. I will also hang all the photos of him playing football from childhood to adulthood on the walls of our house, so that everyone knows how amazing my son is."

Brother Zhao joked, "Then you'll become a celebrity mom. Don't forget about us neighbors then!"

Li Yuan patted her chest and assured everyone, "How could that be! Once my son becomes famous, I'll treat everyone to dinner and celebrate properly."

Everyone burst into laughter at Li Yuan's words, filling the courtyard with joyful chatter. Li Yuan continued recounting the various details of the match, from the players' brilliant performances to the enthusiastic reactions of the audience, leaving no stone unturned, as if she wanted to etch the entire game into everyone's minds. The neighbors listened patiently, sharing in her joy, and the small courtyard became exceptionally warm and lively because of Li Yuan's enthusiastic storytelling.