A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 299 A Heartwarming Reunion After the Calamity

The warm glow of the setting sun bathed Li Yuan's courtyard, as if draping everything in a golden veil. After a harrowing day, Li Yuan and Liu Xuan were busy in the kitchen, the clatter of pots and pans sounding especially comforting. They were preparing a sumptuous dinner to calm the children's nerves after their ordeal.

"Old man, what happened today really scared me to death," Li Yuan said to Liu Xuan as she stir-fried the vegetables in the pan. "Thank goodness for Zirui's quick thinking, otherwise I don't even want to think about it."

Liu Xuan wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with a smile, "Yes, these little darlings of ours are all quite remarkable. But now it's all good that they're all safe and sound."

In no time, a table full of delicious-looking dishes was laid out. The braised pork was glistening with oil and had an irresistible aroma; the sweet and sour pork ribs were so tempting that they made your mouth water; and there was also the children's favorite, shrimp and egg stir-fry, with golden eggs wrapping around tender shrimp, radiating an enticing sheen.

"Kids, come and eat!" Li Yuan called out from the living room.

Zhang Zirui, Fu Xingyao, Liu Nianchen, and Liu Nianxi ran out of the room. They had just been excitedly discussing their adventure today, but the sight of the table full of delicious food instantly attracted them.

"Wow, Grandma made my favorite braised pork!" Zhang Zirui's eyes lit up, and he was the first to rush to the table.

"And my sweet and sour pork ribs!" Fu Xingyao wasn't to be outdone, grabbing Liu Nianchen and Liu Nianxi's hands and skipping over.

Seeing the children jumping around so energetically, Li Yuan finally felt completely relieved. "Come on, kids, eat more. You're all exhausted today," she said, serving the children food.

With a piece of meat stuffed in his mouth, Zhang Zirui mumbled, "Grandma, it's so delicious. I was so brave today, I didn't cry at all."

Li Shiqing walked over, gently patted Zhang Zirui's head, and said with a smile, "Yes, yes, our Zirui is the bravest. We are so grateful to you for taking care of your younger brother and sister today."

At this moment, Liu Yixin and Fu Yu also came over. Liu Yixin looked at Fu Xingyao with a pained expression, "Baby, you must have been scared today, right? Eat more to replenish your energy."

Fu Xingyao chewed on a rib, shook her head and said, "Mom, I'm not scared, my brother is protecting us." As she spoke, she pointed to Zhang Zirui.

Liu Qicheng and Yang Xuexue also came to the dining table. Yang Xuexue lifted Liu Nianchen and Liu Nianxi to their chairs and said gently, "Babies, did you listen to your older brother and sister today?"

Liu Nianchen and Liu Nianxi nodded vigorously together, "Yes, brother said that mom would come to save us, and she really did."

As everyone ate their meal, they chatted about what had happened that day. The atmosphere gradually became relaxed, but Li Shiqing's expression suddenly turned serious.

“I’ve thought about it, and we can’t let that bastard Wang Qiang get away with it so easily.” Li Shiqing put down her chopsticks and said seriously, “He has to be punished by law for what he did, and he should go to jail.”

Zhang Chen nodded and said firmly, "I agree. People like this should pay the price for their actions."

Liu Yixin and Fu Yu exchanged a glance and agreed. Liu Yixin said angrily, "That's right, he almost harmed the children, we absolutely can't let him get away with this."

Liu Qicheng frowned and said, "Sister, I've disliked Wang Qiang for a long time. This time, he must be punished as he deserves." Yang Xuexue echoed his sentiment.

Li Yuan had been listening silently. Then she put down her chopsticks, sighed, and said, "Although I don't want to have anything to do with him anymore, I agree for the sake of the children. He went too far, and we can't let this go this time."

Listening to the adults' discussion, Zhang Zirui asked, seemingly understanding but not quite, "Mom, if we put the bad uncle in jail, will he be unable to arrest us anymore?"

Li Shiqing patted Zhang Zirui's head and patiently explained, "That's right, baby. Going to jail is a punishment for people who do bad things. Once he's in prison, he can't come out and bully you anymore."

Fu Xingyao blinked her big eyes and asked curiously, "What's a prison like? Is it like the prisons in cartoons?"

Everyone burst into laughter at these words. Liu Yixin laughed and said, "That's about right. Anyway, it's just a place for bad people to stay and reflect on their actions."

Liu Nianchen suddenly stood up, waving her little fist and said, "Let him reflect on his actions inside. If he dares to bully us again, my brother and I will beat him up."

Liu Nianxi also stood up and said in her childish voice, "I want to play too!"

Everyone laughed even harder at the sight of the two little ones' indignant expressions. Li Yuan said with a smile, "Alright, darlings, with you two so brave, the bad guys won't dare come near. But remember, if you encounter danger in the future, you still need to protect yourselves first, okay?"

The children all nodded obediently. Zhang Zirui suddenly remembered something and said, "Grandma, today at the factory, I secretly threw a stone at Wang Qiang."

Li Yuan said in surprise, "Really? Our Zirui is really amazing! But you can't take risks next time, what if you hurt yourself?"

Zhang Zirui scratched his head sheepishly, "I know, Grandma. I just wanted to help my younger siblings escape."

Li Shiqing looked at her son, feeling both gratified and heartbroken. "Baby, you did a great job, but no matter what happens in the future, you must ensure your own safety first. Mom and the family will find a way to save you."

Everyone chatted, creating a warm atmosphere throughout the house. This meal was not just about filling their stomachs, but also a source of comfort for the family after weathering a storm.

After dinner, the children played games in the living room, their laughter filling the air. The adults, meanwhile, gathered to the side, continuing their discussion on how to handle Wang Qiang's situation.

"I'll contact a lawyer tomorrow to see what to do," Li Shiqing said.

Liu Qicheng said, "Sister, I'll also ask my friends to see if they have any experience in this area, so we can try to make sure Wang Qiang receives the heaviest punishment."

Liu Yixin also said, "I also checked the relevant legal information online, so that he can't take advantage of the loopholes."

Looking at her busy children and their earnest discussions, Li Yuan was filled with mixed emotions. She had once thought her marriage to Wang Qiang was over, but she hadn't expected him to bring such trouble to the family. Fortunately, the family remained united and faced the difficulties together.

"No matter what, as long as we are a family, there is no obstacle we cannot overcome," Li Yuan said firmly, looking at everyone.

Everyone nodded in agreement. On this warm evening, the family was closely united, protecting each other's safety and happiness. Wang Qiang's actions will become a driving force for them to cherish each other even more, making their family stronger and warmer.