Feng Mei's heart swelled with joy at the sight of Lijuan after their prolonged separation. Her absence, necessitated by both her own work and Zhang Jianchen's studies abroad, had left a void that phone calls couldn't quite fill. But now, seeing Lijuan in person, and witnessing the positive changes she had undergone, filled Feng Mei's heart with an overwhelming happiness. And knowing that her son was also flourishing only added to her joy.
"Happy birthday, Little Juan," Feng Mei exclaimed, her voice dripping with affectionate motherly love. "Seeing you after so long truly warms my heart. I've also brought a special gift for you, which you'll receive separately."
Lijuan's grin widened at Feng Mei's words. "Aunt Mei, I'm thrilled to see you here. Thank you so much," she replied gratefully.
