A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 163 First Meeting Between In-Laws

On a sunny Saturday, the atmosphere in the luxurious private room of the "Royal Cuisine Pavilion" restaurant was lively. Li Yuan and Liu Xuan had arrived early and were waiting for Zhang Chen's parents. Li Yuan wore a well-tailored Chanel suit, simple yet elegant, and the round pearl necklace around her neck shimmered softly under the lights, adding a touch of nobility to her. Liu Xuan wore a clean and crisp shirt paired with perfectly pressed trousers. Although his attire was simple, his honest and simple smile made him feel exceptionally approachable.

"Honey, what kind of people do you think Zhang Chen's parents will be later?" Li Yuan asked nervously while fiddling with her teacup.

Liu Xuan gently patted Li Yuan's hand, comforting her, "Don't worry, our daughter is so outstanding, and Zhang Chen is a good kid too, his parents must be decent people. Besides, we're not naive, what's there to be afraid of!"

As they were talking, the door to the private room was gently pushed open, and Zhang Chen's parents, Chairman Zhang and his wife, walked in. Chairman Zhang was wearing a dark Armani suit, with a tall and straight figure and a business-like air about him; Mrs. Zhang was wearing a gorgeous cheongsam, with exquisite makeup and elegant manners, clearly a pampered lady.

"Oh dear, Chairman Li, Mr. Liu, I'm so sorry, there was a bit of traffic on the way, I've kept you waiting." Chairman Zhang said with a big smile as soon as he entered the door.

Li Yuan quickly stood up and warmly greeted them: "Chairman Zhang, Mrs. Zhang, please have a seat. We just arrived a little while ago."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, everyone took their seats. The waiters began serving the dishes, and one after another, delicious-looking dishes filled the table, filling the air with an enticing aroma.

"Chairwoman Li, Mr. Liu, it's fate that our two families can sit together today. Mrs. Zhang and I both like Shi Qing very much. She is smart, kind, and gentle. She and Zhang Chen are a match made in heaven." Mrs. Zhang said, smiling as she looked at Li Yuan and Liu Xuan.

Hearing this, Li Yuan was overjoyed, but she still said modestly, "Mrs. Zhang, you flatter me. Although Shi Qing has some good points, she also has quite a few minor flaws. In the future, we will have to rely on Zhang Chen to be more tolerant and take better care of her."

"Of course! If Zhang Chen dares to bully Shi Qing, I'll be the first to not let him off the hook!" Chairman Zhang said with a smile, his tone carrying a hint of authority.

Hearing this from the side, Zhang Chen smiled wryly and said, "Dad, don't scare me. I love Shi Qing so much, how could I possibly bully her?"

Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing this, and the atmosphere in the private room instantly became relaxed and pleasant.

After a few rounds of drinks and several dishes, the conversation naturally turned to the children's wedding.

"Chairman Li, Mr. Liu, please feel free to share your thoughts and requests regarding the children's wedding. We will do our best to meet them," Chairman Zhang said earnestly.

Li Yuan thought for a moment and said, "For the wedding, I hope it will be both grand and warm, leaving the children with beautiful memories. As for the specific details, I think we should respect the children's opinions, after all, this is a major event in their lives."

Liu Xuan chimed in, "That's right, the most important thing is that the children are happy. As long as they're happy, we parents can rest assured."

"Yes, you're absolutely right. Zhang Chen, Shi Qing, what are your thoughts?" Mrs. Zhang asked with a smile, looking at Zhang Chen and Li Shi Qing.

Li Shiqing glanced at Zhang Chen shyly, then said, "Zhang Chen and I have discussed it, and we want to have an outdoor wedding, either by the sea or in a garden. Such environments are more romantic."

“Outdoor weddings are great, they’re romantic and atmospheric.” Mrs. Zhang nodded in agreement. “We’ll take care of the venue. I know a few good wedding planning companies, so we can have them come up with a few plans for you to choose from.”

"Thank you so much, Auntie," Li Shiqing said gratefully.

Next, everyone discussed details such as the wedding date, guest list, and wedding ceremony, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. Just then, Chairman Zhang suddenly changed the subject and said, "Chairman Li, Mr. Liu, we also need to discuss the bride price. It's a small token of our Zhang family's appreciation and a sign of respect for Shi Qing."

Li Yuan's heart skipped a beat when she heard the words "bride price." In her previous life, her daughter, Wang Shiqing, had suffered greatly because of the bride price issue. Zhang Chen's family not only gave a pitifully small amount of bride price, but also found fault with Wang Shiqing in every way, causing her to endure endless grievances in her husband's family. In this life, she didn't want the same thing to happen to Li Shiqing.

“Chairman Zhang, we shouldn’t place too much importance on the bride price. As long as the children are happy, that’s more important than anything else,” Li Yuan said with a smile, but her eyes revealed a hint of determination.

Chairman Zhang seemed to have seen through Li Yuan's thoughts and quickly said, "Chairman Li, rest assured, our Zhang family will definitely not mistreat Shi Qing. We are prepared to give the bride price according to the highest standard. In addition, we will also prepare a wedding house for the children and put both of their names on it."

Hearing this, Li Yuan finally felt a huge weight lifted from her heart. She smiled and said, "Chairman Zhang, you're too kind. Actually, I don't care about the amount of the bride price; I just hope that the children can receive the respect and happiness they deserve."

"That's for sure. Shi Qing is our Zhang family's darling now that she's married into the family. We will definitely treat her well," Mrs. Zhang added from the side.

Liu Xuan was deeply moved by the dedication of both sets of parents to their children's future. He raised his glass and said, "Chairman Zhang, Mrs. Zhang, it's fate that our two families can sit together today. I'd like to toast you both, wishing our children a harmonious and happy life together in the future."

"Alright, cheers!" Everyone raised their glasses and drank them down in one gulp.

Just as everyone was immersed in the joyful atmosphere, Zhang Chen suddenly stood up, took out a delicate little box from his pocket, knelt on one knee, looked at Li Shiqing with deep affection, and said, "Shiqing, I love you. From the moment we met, I knew that you were the one I was meant to be with for the rest of my life. Today, in front of both our parents, I want to formally propose to you. Will you marry me and become my wife?"

Looking at the handsome and affectionate man before her, Li Shiqing was moved to tears. She nodded firmly and said, "I do!"

Zhang Chen excitedly stood up, slipped the ring onto Li Shiqing's finger, and then hugged her tightly. The private room erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers; both families were overjoyed for the newlyweds.

"Haha, that's great! The children's lifelong happiness is settled." Chairman Zhang said happily.

“Yes, we’re family from now on,” Li Yuan said with a smile.

Amidst laughter and cheerful conversation, the two families continued chatting and drinking, envisioning a bright future for their children. This meeting not only allowed both sets of parents to gain a deeper understanding of each other but also laid a solid foundation for the children's wedding. It is believed that with the joint efforts of both families, Li Shiqing and Zhang Chen will surely have a happy and fulfilling marriage.

As time passed, it gradually grew dark. After finishing their meal, the two families walked out of the restaurant together. At the door, they said their goodbyes and promised to get together again next time.

"Chairman Li, Mr. Liu, today is truly a wonderful day. Please feel free to contact us anytime if you need anything in the future," Chairman Zhang said.

"Okay, Mr. Zhang, Mrs. Zhang, please take care." Li Yuan and Liu Xuan replied with smiles.

Watching Zhang Chen's family car drive away, Li Yuan took a deep breath, her heart filled with emotion. In this life, her daughter had finally found her own happiness, and she was no longer the weak and helpless woman she once was. She believed that as long as the family worked together, the future would surely get better and better.

“Honey, let’s go home too,” Li Yuan said with a smile, linking her arm with Liu Xuan’s.

"Okay, let's go home." Liu Xuan gently patted Li Yuan's hand, and the two walked together to their car.

On her way home, Li Yuan gazed at the flashing neon lights outside the window, her heart filled with anticipation for the future. She knew this was just the beginning, and many more challenges and joys awaited them. But no matter what difficulties they encountered, she would face them together with her family, creating a bright future for them.