A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 272 Little Liu's daughter brings her foreign son-in-law to the door.

Chapter 272 Little Liu's daughter brings her foreign son-in-law to visit.

On a sunny day, single mother Xiao Liu was humming a little tune as she cleaned the house when the doorbell rang. Muttering to herself, "Who is it? They didn't even say anything beforehand," she put down the rag and went to open the door. As soon as she opened it, she saw her beloved daughter, Xiao Xuan, standing next to a tall, handsome foreign young man with blue eyes and blond hair, his face beaming with smiles.

"Mom, this is my boyfriend, Jack," Xiaoxuan introduced confidently, her face beaming with happiness.

Xiao Liu was stunned for a moment, her eyes widened, and she wondered to herself, "Why did she suddenly bring a foreign boyfriend home?" But she quickly forced a smile and invited the two of them in.

"Hello Auntie, it's a pleasure to meet you. I especially love Xia culture and have been looking forward to meeting you!" Jack's slightly broken but enthusiastic Xia language came out as soon as he opened his mouth.

Xiao Liu was amused by his enthusiasm. "Hey, young man, you speak Chinese quite fluently! Come in and sit down, don't stand there."

The three sat down on the sofa, and Xiao Liu poured them tea. She secretly glanced at Jack, her heart filled with mixed feelings. On one hand, she was pleased that her daughter had found someone she liked, but on the other hand, she was filled with curiosity and worry about this foreign son-in-law.

“Mom, Jack is really great, and he’s obsessed with China. He’s been to so many places!” Xiaoxuan quickly added, as if afraid her mother wouldn’t be satisfied.

Jack nodded vigorously, "Yes, yes, I've been to the Great Wall, it's so magnificent! And the Forbidden City, it feels like traveling back to ancient times. I also love hot pot, it's spicy and so satisfying!" As he spoke, he exaggeratedly gave a thumbs up.

Xiao Liu chuckled. "Looks like you know more about Xia Guo than I do, a local. But what are you two planning to do in the future? Stay in England forever?"

Xiaoxuan and Jack exchanged a glance. Xiaoxuan said, "Mom, we've actually been considering it too. If you're willing, we can go back to Xia Country to develop our careers in the future. After all, Jack also wants to study Xia Country culture in depth."

Xiao Liu's heart skipped a beat. Go back to Xia Country? She had lived in England for so many years, and although she had gotten used to life there, her longing for her hometown had never ceased. But if she really went back, there were a lot of things to consider.

"This is a big deal, let me think about it carefully. By the way, Jack, do your family members know about this? What's their attitude?" Xiao Liu asked.

Jack scratched his head. "I told them, and they were very supportive. They even said they really wanted to come to Xia Country to see it and taste authentic Xia Country cuisine."

Xiao Liu couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Well, it seems your cross-border relationship is going quite smoothly. So how did you two meet?"

Xiao Xuan enthusiastically recounted how they met. It turned out that Jack's love for Xia culture immediately attracted Xiao Xuan at a cultural exchange event in Xia Kingdom. The two hit it off and got together.

As Xiao Liu listened, he would occasionally chime in, and the atmosphere gradually relaxed. Suddenly, Jack's eyes lit up when he saw a photo of Xiao Liu from his youth in Xia Country hanging on the wall.

"Auntie, did you take these photos in Xia Country? The scenery is so beautiful, I can almost imagine what life is like there." Jack said with longing.

Looking at the photos, Xiao Liu was lost in memories. "Yes, I was young back then, and I had a wonderful time in Xia Country. I had many friends, and it was lively and fun every day. Unlike here, where all I do is go to work and go home, my social circle is so small."

Xiao Xuan seized the opportunity to say, "Mom, you see, you miss Xia Guo too, and we're planning to go back. Why don't you come with us? We can sell the house here and start over in Xia Guo."

Xiao Liu rolled her eyes at her. "Easy for you to say. It's not that simple. I've worked here for so many years, all my connections are here. What would I do if I went back?"

Jack quickly said, "Auntie, you could open a small shop and sell Xia Kingdom's specialty snacks. I guarantee it will be popular! I can even help you promote it!"

Xiao Liu was amused by his naivety and laughed heartily. "You kid, you have quite a lot of ideas. But opening a shop is not an easy thing. You have to consider rent, customers, and all kinds of procedures."

As they were talking, Xiao Liu suddenly remembered her best friend, Sister Li Yuan, who had been living in Xia Guo. If she went back, she might be able to ask her for help.

"By the way, I have a good friend named Li Yuan who's been in Xia Guo. I'll ask her about her situation there before making a decision," Xiao Liu said, picking up his phone to call Li Yuan.

As soon as the call connected, Li Yuan's loud voice came through: "Hey, Xiao Liu, what made you think of calling me? How's it going in England?"

Xiao Liu said with a wry smile, "It's alright, but today Xiao Xuan brought her foreign boyfriend home. They said they want to go back to China to develop their careers, and they even tried to persuade me to go back with them. That's why I came to you to ask about the situation."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan immediately perked up. "What? Back to Xia Country? That's wonderful! You have no idea how fast Xia Country has developed in recent years; there are opportunities everywhere. You've definitely made the right choice coming back!"

Xiao Liu said helplessly, "You make it sound so simple. I've been here for so long, and there are so many things I can't let go of. Besides, what can I do if I go back?"

Li Yuan shouted on the other end of the phone, "There are so many things you can do! Haven't you always liked doing handicrafts? Open a handicraft shop and sell some traditional Xia Guo trinkets, it'll definitely be a hit! Besides, if you want to work, with your skills, are you afraid of not finding a job?"

Xiao Liu was somewhat tempted by her words. "Is it really as good as you say? I can hardly believe it."

Li Yuan patted her chest and assured him (though Xiao Liu couldn't see it): "Of course! Just come back without worry, I'll take care of anything! I'll keep an eye out for houses and stuff, I guarantee I'll find you a satisfactory one."

Xiao Liu smiled, "Okay, I feel much more at ease knowing that. But we still need to think about this matter further, after all, it's not a small thing."

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Liu looked at Xiao Xuan and Jack and said, "Let me tell you, this matter is not settled yet. I need to think about it some more. And even if we go back, we have to take it one step at a time and not rush it."

Xiaoxuan and Jack both expressed their understanding, and Jack even said confidently, "Auntie, whatever decision you make, we will support you! If you go back to Xia Country, I will be your free labor, available whenever you need me!"

Xiao Liu waved his hand with a smile, "You're such a good kid, you always know how to make me happy. But with both of you supporting me, I feel much more at ease."

Over the next few minutes, Xiao Liu, Xiao Xuan, and Jack talked a lot about the details of returning to Xia Country, from finding a job to renting an apartment, from lifestyle habits to social circles. Xiao Liu found that her resistance to returning to Xia Country was decreasing, and she was beginning to look forward to her new life.

In the evening, Xiaoxuan and Jack were leaving. Xiao Liu saw them to the door, looking at the two young people with a heavy heart.

"You two be careful on the road, and send me a message when you get home," Xiao Liu instructed.

Xiao Xuan hugged Xiao Liu, "Mom, don't worry too much. Whatever decision you make, I'll support you."

Jack smiled and said, "Auntie, we look forward to your return to Xia Country. We'll go out for hot pot together then!"

Xiao Liu smiled and nodded, "Okay, let's go."

Back inside, Xiao Liu sat on the sofa, lost in thought. He recalled his years in England, filled with both hardship and reward. Now, a new choice lay before him: return to his long-lost hometown and start anew.

She picked up her phone, scrolling through her chat history with Li Yuan, and recalled Jack's love for Xia Guo, as well as Xiao Xuan's expectant eyes. Xiao Liu suddenly felt that perhaps it was time to make a change.

The next day, Xiao Liu got up early and began packing her belongings. As she packed, she mentally planned her return to Xia Country. She messaged Li Yuan, asking her to help look for suitable housing and job opportunities. Li Yuan quickly replied, saying she was already making preparations and that Xiao Liu shouldn't worry.

At noon, Xiao Liu received a call from Xiao Xuan. Xiao Xuan said that Jack was researching Xia Guo's entrepreneurship policies and even planned to help her with market research for opening a store. Xiao Liu felt a warmth in her heart; she knew she was no longer alone in facing these decisions.

In the days that followed, while handling her affairs in the UK, Xiao Liu discussed the specifics of returning to Xia Guo with Li Yuan, Xiao Xuan, and Jack. She submitted her resignation to the company, feeling somewhat reluctant, but also filled with anticipation for the new life that was about to begin.

While tidying up her belongings, Xiao Liu found an old photo album filled with pictures of her time in Xia Country. Looking at the familiar faces and landscapes, her eyes welled up with tears. Those beautiful memories seemed to beckon her home.