A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 153 Kashgar: Gul and Liu Yixin's Tourist Night Market

"Liu Yixin! Liu Yixin! Where are you?" Early in the morning, Liu Yixin was jolted awake by her agent's shrill voice. She nearly tumbled off the hotel bed.

"Here I am!" Liu Yixin muttered to herself as she hastily put on her clothes. She thought to herself that her manager's voice was loud enough to compete in a high-pitched singing contest and might even win the championship.

Liu Yixin, an ordinary makeup artist with big dreams, becomes the exclusive makeup artist for actress Guli by chance. Guli is a shining star in the entertainment industry, with fans all over the world; even a casual photo she posts can cause a sensation online. This time, Guli receives an invitation to film for a super popular entertainment program in Kashgar, Xinjiang, and Liu Yixin naturally joins the team on the trip.

When Liu Yixin rushed to the filming location, good heavens, the scene was already chaotic and disorganized. Staff members were running around like headless flies, with equipment and props scattered everywhere. Guli sat in a makeup chair, her eyes glazed over, seemingly lost in thought.

"You're finally here! Hurry up and do Guli's makeup, the filming is about to be delayed!" The agent saw Liu Yixin as if she had seen a lifeline and pulled her in front of Guli.

Liu Yixin took a deep breath, opened her makeup case, and began to cast her "magic." As she applied makeup to Guli, she silently chanted in her mind, "The eyeshadow should be natural, the lipstick should brighten her complexion, and the eyebrows need to be drawn delicately..."

Looking at Liu Yixin's serious expression in the mirror, Guli suddenly laughed: "You little rascal, you're always so focused when you put on makeup, like you're going to war."

Liu Yixin scratched her head sheepishly: "Sister Guli, I just wanted to make you look beautiful. After all, you're my 'signature'. If you look beautiful, my reputation will grow stronger!"

Guli laughed heartily at her words: "Your mouth is as sweet as honey, but I love your honesty."

After finally finishing her makeup, the photoshoot officially began. Guli shone brightly in front of the camera, every smile and gesture radiating captivating charm. Liu Yixin watched from the side, filled with envy. When would she be able to shine like Guli in her own field?

After the shoot, Guli walked over to Liu Yixin and patted her on the shoulder: "Come on, let me take you to get something good to eat. Have you been to Xinjiang before?"

Liu Yixin shook her head: "No, Sister Guli, I've always wanted to come, but I just haven't had the chance."

Guli's eyes lit up: "What a coincidence! Today I'll let you experience the charm of Xinjiang."

Kashgar at dusk is like a magnificent oil painting. The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the ancient buildings, bathing the entire city in a warm orange hue. Liu Yixin and Guli stroll through the streets, the air filled with the unique aroma of roasted mutton, naan bread, and various spices. Liu Yixin's stomach had already started rumbling.

"Sister Guli, I feel like my stomach is protesting. Let's find somewhere to eat something quickly." Liu Yixin clutched her stomach and looked at Guli pitifully.

Guli smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll take you to a super authentic late-night snack stall. I guarantee you won't be able to stop eating."

Not far along, Guli stopped in front of a small stall: "This is it. Don't let the small size of this stall fool you, their baked buns and lamb skewers are absolutely amazing."

Liu Yixin's mouth watered as she looked at the sizzling lamb skewers and freshly baked buns on the stall. She couldn't wait to pick up a skewer of lamb, take a big bite, and the tender, juicy lamb burst in her mouth, the rich aroma instantly filling her entire oral cavity.

"Wow, Sister Guli, this is so delicious! I've never eaten such delicious lamb skewers before." Liu Yixin said indistinctly while eating, her face beaming with a happy smile.

Guli couldn't help but laugh as she watched her wolf down her food. "Eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you. Here, try this baked bun, make sure to eat it while it's hot."

Liu Yixin took the baked bun, took a small bite, and found the outer crust crispy and the filling savory. The perfect combination of mutton and onions almost made her swallow her tongue. "Sister Guli, you are simply my food savior. If I could eat something this delicious every day, I would be willing to give up ten years of my life."

Guli smiled and rolled her eyes at her: "You little rascal, you always exaggerate. But Xinjiang really does have a lot of delicious food. When you have the chance in the future, you must try more local specialties from other places."

The two ate while enjoying the night view of Kashgar. The ancient city walls, the bustling bazaar, and the crowds of people—everything was full of exotic charm. Liu Yixin was deeply attracted by the beautiful scenery before her, and she quickly took out her phone to snap photos of everything around her.

"Sister Guli, quickly take a picture for me. I want to send it to my family. They'll be so envious of me." Liu Yixin handed her phone to Guli and struck what she thought was her prettiest pose.

Guli smiled and took several photos for her: "You little rascal, you're even more enthusiastic about taking photos than I am, a celebrity."

After taking the photos, Liu Yixin couldn't wait to open the family group chat and post them. Soon after, the group chat became lively.

The mother, Li Yuan, sent a voice message first: "Xin Xin, where have you been? You look so beautiful, and the scenery around you is so lovely."

Liu Yixin quickly replied, "Mom, I'm in Kashgar, Xinjiang, filming a show with Sister Guli. The scenery here is absolutely stunning, and the food is incredibly delicious. I'm so happy I don't want to leave."

The father, Liu Xuan, also sent a message: "Be careful, don't just play around, you also need to complete your work seriously."

Liu Yixin replied with a playful emoji: "Okay, Dad, I'll definitely do my job well. Don't worry, I'm eating well, sleeping well, and enjoying the beautiful scenery here. I'm so happy."

At this moment, the younger sister, Li Shiqing, sent a crying emoji: "Sister, how could you go to such a fun place by yourself without taking me? I really want to go to Xinjiang too! Bring me back some local specialties, or I'll never forgive you!"

Liu Yixin replied with a smile, "Okay, I'll bring you a bunch of delicious food when I get back, I promise you'll be satisfied. Just stay home and wait for me."

Liu Qicheng, the younger brother, chimed in: "Sister, have you seen the vast desert in Xinjiang? Did you ride a camel?"

Liu Yixin replied, "Not yet. I'll definitely ride a camel next time I have the chance, and I'll take pictures for you then."

Seeing her family's reply warmed Liu Yixin's heart. Although she was far from home, she felt closer to her family than ever before through her phone.

"Why are you having such a good chat with your family?" Guli asked curiously, looking at the smile on Liu Yixin's face.

Liu Yixin handed her phone to Guli: "Sister Guli, look, they are all so envious that I was able to come to Xinjiang."

Looking at the chat history on her phone, Guli smiled and said, "Your family cares about you a lot. Actually, I feel the same way. Whenever I'm working away from home, I miss my family the most. Although communication is very convenient now, it still can't compare to being together face-to-face."

Liu Yixin nodded: "Yes, Sister Guli, you're always filming and attending events outside, so you must rarely have time to go home, right?"

Guli sighed softly, "Yes, sometimes when I'm busy, I can't go home for months. But whenever I have free time, I go home to spend time with my parents and family. By the way, what do your family members do for a living?"

Liu Yixin enthusiastically told Guli about her family. Her mother, Li Yuan, was a gentle and virtuous housewife who managed the household impeccably and was also the chairman of the Li Family Group Co., Ltd. Her father, Liu Xuan, was a fruit and vegetable shop owner with many stores. Although his work was hard, he always devoted himself to his family. Her sister, Li Shiqing, was working at her mother's subsidiary company and had a boyfriend. Her brother, Liu Qicheng, was a mischievous boy who was in high school and had recently won first place in the national youth football tournament.

Guli listened with great interest: "Your family seems so warm and loving, it's truly enviable. When I was little, I was just like your younger brother, very mischievous, and often gave my parents a headache."

The two chatted as they continued strolling through the streets of Kashgar. Before they knew it, it was late at night, but Kashgar remained bustling with activity. Liu Yixin and Guli were both tired and decided to return to their hotel to rest.

"I'm so happy today, Sister Guli. Thank you for taking me to eat delicious food and showing me such beautiful scenery." Liu Yixin looked at Guli gratefully.

Guli smiled and said, "Why are you being so polite with me? If there's a chance in the future, we can go to more fun places together."

Back at the hotel, Liu Yixin lay on the bed, reflecting on everything that had happened that day. It felt like a dream. Being able to come to Kashgar, Xinjiang with Guli, and to taste so much delicious food and admire such beautiful scenery, she felt like the luckiest person in the world.

In a hazy dream, Liu Yixin drifted off to sleep. In her dream, she was still on the streets of Kashgar, enjoying delicious food with Guli and sharing happiness with her family…