A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 39 Li Yuan's Family's Trip to Sanya

As the New Year's bells are about to ring, the city is filled with the festive atmosphere. At this time of family joy, Li Yuan and her family embark on a unique vacation – flying to Sanya to seek out the warm sunshine, the azure sea, and the soft sandy beaches.

On the day of departure, the airport was bustling with people. Li Yuan and Liu Xuan, along with their two daughters—the lively and adorable Li Shiqing and the quirky Liu Yixin—dragged their suitcases of various sizes through the crowd.

Li Shiqing skipped and hopped ahead like a cheerful little rabbit, turning back every now and then to urge, "Mom and Dad, hurry up! The plane won't wait for us!"

Liu Yixin looked around curiously, her eyes sparkling with excitement, and muttered, "Wow, the airport is so big! Where are all these people going?"

Liu Xuan replied with a smile, "Honey, they're just like us, going to travel to different places too."

While checking in, Li Yuan stood gracefully at the counter, handing her documents to the staff, while Liu Xuan busied himself taking care of his two daughters, afraid they would run off.

Seeing her father so busy, Li Shiqing couldn't help but chuckle, "Dad, why are you running around like a headless fly?"

Liu Xuan pretended to be angry and said, "It's all because of you two little rascals. I have to keep an eye on you."

Finally boarding the plane smoothly, Li Shiqing and Liu Yixin excitedly found their seats and scrambled for the window seats.

"I want to sit by the window, I want to see the clouds outside!" Li Shiqing shouted.

"No way, I saw it first, I want to sit!" Liu Yixin retorted, not to be outdone.

Li Yuan smiled and mediated: "Alright, alright, you can take turns sitting. Let your older sister sit for a while first, and Yixin can sit in the window seat after we get off the plane, okay?"

The two daughters reluctantly agreed.

After the plane took off, Li Shiqing pressed herself tightly against the window, watching the buildings on the ground get smaller and smaller, and exclaimed, "Wow, we're flying like birds!"

Liu Yixin asked curiously from the side, "Sister, why do you think airplanes can fly?"

Li Shiqing scratched her head and said seriously, "Because it has wings, just like a bird's wings."

Liu Xuan chuckled and explained, "Honey, airplanes can fly because their engines generate powerful thrust, and there's also the pressure difference between the upper and lower surfaces of the wings..."

Before Liu Xuan could finish speaking, Liu Yixin interrupted him: "Oh, Dad, what you said is too complicated. I still think what my sister said makes sense."

Li Yuan and Liu Xuan exchanged a smile and shook their heads helplessly.

After several hours of flight, the plane finally landed at Sanya Phoenix International Airport. As soon as I stepped off the plane, a wave of humid, hot air hit me, as if Sanya were warmly embracing me.

Li Shiqing took a deep breath and exclaimed excitedly, "Wow, the air here is so warm, and it even smells like the sea!"

Liu Yixin cheered, "Sanya, here we come!"

Seeing his two daughters' excited expressions, Liu Xuan smiled and said, "Let's go, let's check into the hotel first, and then we can go to the beach to play!"

On the way to the hotel, Li Yuan and her family admired the beautiful scenery of Sanya through the car window. Tall palm trees lined both sides of the road, like loyal guardians protecting this beautiful city. In the distance, the boundless sea shimmered under the sunlight, sparkling like countless diamonds.

Li Shiqing pointed to the sea outside the window and said excitedly, "Mom and Dad, look, the sea is so blue! I really want to go to the beach right now!"

Liu Yixin chimed in, "I want to build sandcastles and collect seashells!"

Upon arriving at the hotel and completing the check-in process, the family eagerly changed into their swimsuits and rushed to the beach.

The beach was already crowded with people; some were sunbathing, some were swimming, and some were playing beach volleyball. Li Shiqing and Liu Yixin, like two freed steeds, headed straight for the sea.

As soon as Li Shiqing stepped into the sea, a small wave splashed onto her face. She stuck out her tongue and laughed, "Oh dear, this seawater is so salty!"

Liu Yixin carefully picked up seashells on the beach, muttering, "This seashell is so pretty, I want to take it back and give it to my good friend."

Watching his two daughters playing on the beach, Liu Xuan said to Li Yuan, "Honey, look how happy they are! Coming to Sanya this time was definitely the right decision."

Li Yuan smiled and nodded: "Yes, it's been a long time since I've seen them so carefree."

After playing in the sea for a while, Li Shiqing and Liu Yixin started building sandcastles on the beach. They used small shovels to dig sand, piling it into sandcastles of various shapes, and then decorated them with seashells and twigs.

While building a sandcastle, Li Shiqing said, "I'm going to build a super big castle, and my whole family will live in it."

Liu Yixin then said from the side, "I want to dig a moat around the castle to keep bad guys out."

Watching their two daughters' imaginative creations, Li Yuan and Liu Xuan applauded and cheered them on.

Before they knew it, the sun was gradually setting in the west, and the sky was dyed orange-red. Li Yuan said to her two daughters, "Sweethearts, it's getting late, let's go have dinner."

Although the two daughters were a little reluctant, they nodded and left the beach with their parents.

They went to a seaside restaurant and ordered some local specialties, including tender coconut chicken, fragrant Hainan noodles, and refreshing Qingbuliang (a sweet dessert soup).

Looking at the table full of delicious food, Li Shiqing's mouth watered. She picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of chicken and put it in her mouth, saying as she ate, "Wow, this coconut chicken is so delicious! The chicken is so tender and the soup is so sweet."

Liu Yixin followed her sister's example, eating large mouthfuls of Hainan rice noodles, and said indistinctly, "These noodles are also good, they're smooth and have a very unique flavor."

Seeing his two daughters wolfing down their food, Liu Xuan smiled and said, "Eat slowly, don't choke. There's plenty more delicious food here."

After dinner, the family took a walk on the beach. The beach was exceptionally quiet at night, with only the sound of waves lapping against the sand. A gentle sea breeze brought a touch of coolness.

Li Shiqing looked up at the stars in the sky and asked, "Mom and Dad, why are there more stars here than where we live?"

Liu Xuan replied, "Because the air quality here is good and there isn't much pollution, we can see more stars."

Liu Yixin said from the side, "These stars are so beautiful, like jewels. I really want to pick them down."

Li Yuan said with a smile, "You can't pluck the stars from the sky; they're watching over us."

As they walked, they saw a group of people setting off fireworks on the beach. Colorful fireworks bloomed in the night sky, illuminating the entire sea.

Li Shiqing and Liu Yixin excitedly ran over to watch, cheering as they watched: "Wow, the fireworks are so beautiful!"

Looking at his two daughters' happy faces, Liu Xuan said to Li Yuan, "Wife, I hope that in the new year, our family can be as happy and joyful as we are now."

Li Yuan held Liu Xuan's hand tightly and said, "Yes, I definitely will."

During their next few days in Sanya, Li Yuan and her family also visited Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park, where they experienced the thrilling Crossing-the-River Dragon Suspension Bridge; they went to Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone, where they visited the magnificent Nanshan Guanyin Statue; and they also went to Wuzhizhou Island, where they went diving to admire the beautiful underwater world.

At Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park, Li Shiqing and Liu Yixin walked on the Over-the-River Dragon Suspension Bridge, feeling both excited and scared.

Li Shiqing gripped the handrail tightly and walked carefully, muttering, "This bridge is so high, I'm a little scared."

Liu Yixin encouraged her from the side: "Sister, don't be afraid, look how beautiful the scenery is below."

Liu Xuan laughed from behind and said, "My darlings, be brave, you are the best!"

When Li Yuan and her family saw the enormous Nanshan Guanyin statue at the Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone, they were deeply awestruck.

Li Shiqing exclaimed in amazement, "This Guanyin statue is so tall and huge! How was it built?"

Liu Xuan explained, "This was built through the hard work of many workers and took a long time. It is one of Sanya's iconic buildings, representing peace and good fortune."

Liu Yixin put her hands together, bowed to the Guanyin statue, and said, "I hope Guanyin Bodhisattva can bless my family with peace and safety."

While diving at Wuzhizhou Island, Li Shiqing and Liu Yixin put on their diving gear and followed their instructor as they slowly descended to the seabed. They saw colorful corals, all kinds of tropical fish, and beautiful sea anemones.

Li Shiqing excitedly told the instructor through the underwater walkie-talkie, "Instructor, I saw clownfish! They're so cute!"

Liu Yixin added, "The underwater world here is so magical, it's like something out of a fairy tale."

Happy times always pass too quickly, and in the blink of an eye, Li Yuan's family's trip to Sanya was coming to an end. On the day they left Sanya, Li Shiqing and Liu Yixin were both a little reluctant to part.

Li Shiqing said, "I don't want to go back. I want to stay in Sanya."

Liu Yixin also said, "This place is so much fun. I will miss the sea, the beach and the food."

Liu Xuan comforted them, saying, "Sweethearts, although we have to go back, we can take the wonderful memories of this trip with us. And we can come back to Sanya again in the future."

Li Yuan also said, "Yes, this trip brought our family closer together, and that's the most important thing."

At the airport, Li Yuan and her family boarded their plane home, filled with fond memories and a sense of reluctance. This trip to Sanya will become an unforgettable memory for them, adding a vibrant touch to the new year.