A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 190 Qingchen's Honeymoon

"Hey, Chen'er, we just attended my sister and brother-in-law's lively wedding, shouldn't we find some fun for ourselves?" Li Shiqing hummed a little tune as she dragged her suitcase down from the top of the cabinet, looking as if she was about to soar into the sky.

Zhang Chen was sprawled on the sofa, his eyes glued to the sports event on TV, mumbling as he replied, "Hmm? What fun are you looking for? You're not thinking of going shopping again, are you? Last time I went shopping with you, my legs felt like they weren't even mine anymore."

Li Shiqing rolled her eyes at him, threw her suitcase on the ground with a "bang," and put her hands on her hips, saying, "Why go shopping? I want to go on my honeymoon! Look at Liu Yixin and Fu Yu, their wedding was so sweet, we can't fall behind. Besides, this honeymoon trip might even rekindle our relationship and make us feel like we were dating again."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen perked up and immediately sat up from the sofa: "A honeymoon? That's a great idea! But honey, we've been married for several years now, isn't it a bit late to go on our honeymoon now?"

“What’s too late!” Li Shiqing plopped down next to Zhang Chen and poked his head. “As long as the feelings are there, it’s never too late to go on a honeymoon. Besides, I’ve wanted to go to France for a long time. I’ve heard it’s so romantic there, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Seine… Just thinking about it makes me so excited.”

Zhang Chen scratched his head and said hesitantly, "France sounds pretty good, but shouldn't we reconsider? We need to prepare for the plane tickets, hotels, visas, and so on in advance. And if we just want to go, will we be able to get time off work?"

Li Shiqing rolled her eyes. "Why are you so slow? I've already thought about work. I asked my boss for annual leave. You should call your boss right away and ask for leave, saying you're going on your honeymoon with your wife. It's a perfectly legitimate reason, he definitely won't refuse. As for plane tickets and hotels, the internet is so advanced now, you can arrange it with just a few clicks."

As she spoke, Li Shiqing picked up her phone and started searching for flights to France. "Wow, Chen'er, look, there's a direct flight to Paris tomorrow, and the price is quite reasonable. Let's buy that one!"

Seeing Li Shiqing's excited expression, Zhang Chen smiled helplessly: "Alright, alright, whatever you say. I'll call my boss now to ask for leave." With that, he picked up his phone and dialed his boss's number.

"Hello, boss, this is Zhang Chen. Um... I'd like to ask for leave. My wife and I are planning to go to France for our honeymoon. Would you be able to approve it?" Zhang Chen said cautiously.

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, then the boss's hearty laughter came through: "Haha, Zhang Chen, you've been married for a while now, why are you only thinking about going on your honeymoon now? But it's a good thing, I approve it! Have fun, and bring us some French specialties when you come back!"

Zhang Chen breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, "Thank you, boss! Don't worry, I'll definitely bring you some local specialties." After hanging up the phone, Zhang Chen said smugly to Li Shiqing, "See? I told you it wouldn't be a problem to ask for leave."

Li Shiqing smiled and kissed Zhang Chen: "My husband is the best! Let's start packing now. Oh, right, I need to bring that pretty little dress and my new high heels..."

The two began frantically packing their luggage. As Li Shiqing packed, she muttered to herself, "Sunscreen, face masks, sunglasses... Ugh, I feel like I have so much to bring."

Watching Li Shiqing stuff her suitcase to the brim, Zhang Chen couldn't help but complain, "Honey, are you going on your honeymoon or moving house? With so much stuff, will you even be able to carry it all?"

Li Shiqing glared at him: "What do you know? These are all necessities. Besides, you'll just be my free labor, so you can help me carry them."

Zhang Chen shook his head helplessly: "Okay, okay, I'll take it. But honey, give me some space, I still need to bring a few clothes."

By the time the two finally finished packing, it was already evening. Li Shiqing lay in bed, too excited to sleep. She held Zhang Chen's hand and said, "Chen'er, where do you think we should go first when we get to France tomorrow?"

Zhang Chen yawned and mumbled sleepily, "Let's go to the hotel and get some sleep. We must be exhausted after such a long flight."

Li Shiqing slapped him in annoyance: "All you do is sleep. We've finally arrived in romantic France, of course we have to go to the Eiffel Tower first. I heard the Eiffel Tower is so beautiful at night, and it even lights up."

Zhang Chen could only nod perfunctorily: "Okay, okay, I'll listen to you. Let's go to the Eiffel Tower first."

The next morning, the two of them dragged their luggage to the airport. While waiting to board, Li Shiqing looked around like a child, constantly saying, "Wow, it's been so long since I've been on a plane, I'm so excited!"

Zhang Chen looked at her and said with a smile, "You're just like a naive little girl who's never seen the world."

Li Shiqing rolled her eyes at him: "What, can't I be excited? By the way, Chen'er, do you speak French? If we encounter any problems, it will be troublesome if we can't communicate."

Zhang Chen said confidently, "Don't worry, I've learned a few phrases. I can still say 'Bonjour' and 'Merci'."

Li Shiqing looked at him suspiciously: "Just these two sentences? What if we encounter more complicated problems?"

Zhang Chen thought for a moment and said, "It's okay, we'll just use a mobile translation app, it'll definitely be fine."

After a flight of more than ten hours, the two finally arrived in Paris. As soon as they stepped out of the airport, Li Shiqing took a deep breath: "Wow, even the air in Paris smells romantic."

Zhang Chen laughed and said, "Alright, stop reminiscing, let's go check into the hotel first."

Following the route they had researched online beforehand, the two took the subway to the hotel. After checking in, Li Shiqing rushed into the room, opened her suitcase, and began to change her clothes.

"Chen'er, take a look at this dress of mine. Is it suitable to wear to the Eiffel Tower?" Li Shiqing, wearing a pink dress, twirled around in front of Zhang Chen a few times.

Zhang Chen nodded: "She looks great, she looks good in anything."

Li Shiqing smiled with satisfaction: "Then let's set off quickly, I can't wait to see the Eiffel Tower."

The two arrived at the foot of the Eiffel Tower at dusk. The afterglow of the setting sun bathed the Eiffel Tower in a golden light, making it appear exceptionally magnificent.

"Wow, it's so beautiful!" Li Shiqing excitedly took out her phone and started taking pictures non-stop. "Chen'er, come and take some pictures for me, I want to post them on WeChat Moments."

Zhang Chen took the phone and started taking pictures of Li Shiqing. After a few shots, Li Shiqing said unhappily, "Ugh, why did you take such ugly pictures? You made me look fat and short. Look at other people's photos, they look so good!"

Zhang Chen said helplessly, "I've already tried my best. Why don't you teach me how to shoot it?"

So, Li Shiqing began to teach Zhang Chen photography techniques step by step, explaining angles, lighting, and poses in great detail. Under Li Shiqing's guidance, Zhang Chen finally took several photos that satisfied her.

The two strolled around under the Eiffel Tower for a while before finding a restaurant to eat at. The menu was entirely in French, leaving them completely bewildered.

"Chen'er, don't you speak French? Take a look at what's written on this menu!" Li Shiqing pushed the menu in front of Zhang Chen.

Zhang Chen smiled awkwardly: "I only know a few simple phrases. I don't recognize many of the words on this menu. How about we just order a few randomly? We should be able to guess the general idea from the pictures anyway."

The two casually ordered a few dishes, but when the food arrived, they realized that they had ordered some strange foods, such as snails and foie gras, which they found a little unusual.

"This French food is so strange. I still think Chinese food is better," Li Shiqing said, frowning.

Zhang Chen laughed and said, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Since we're here, let's try the local specialties. But to be honest, the taste of this snail is really... indescribable."

After dinner, the two strolled through the streets of Paris. The city was ablaze with lights at night, and a romantic atmosphere permeated the streets and alleys. Hand in hand, they admired the beautiful scenery and savored this rare moment of peace and happiness.

"Chen'er, thank you so much for this honeymoon trip," Li Shiqing said gently, leaning on Zhang Chen's shoulder.

Zhang Chen gently patted her head: "Silly girl, why are you being so polite with me? I'll do anything as long as you're happy."

“Yes, I’m very happy.” Li Shiqing looked up and looked into Zhang Chen’s eyes. “Let’s travel together every year from now on, just like this, so that we can see different scenery and experience different lives together.”

Zhang Chen nodded: "Okay, whatever you say. I'll go with you if you want to."

The two strolled through the streets of Paris, savoring their sweet moment. This honeymoon in France not only allowed them to see beautiful scenery but also deepened their relationship. They knew that no matter how long the road ahead, as long as they held hands, they would surely be able to walk through every beautiful moment together.