How Could I Possibly Have a Daughter After Reincarnating?

"So many people!"

Ling Ning looked at the crowded street, amazed by the throngs of people. She hadn’t expected there to be this many.

Actually, this fireworks festival wasn't just a fireworks festival—it was a unique celebration in this small town, held to honor a certain deity. The fireworks were just one of the ways to celebrate.

The streets were lined with all kinds of stalls, with vendors shouting to draw customers in every direction.

"Mom, Mom! Let's play that one~" Ling Ye tugged on Ling Ning's sleeve, pointing at a ring toss stall by the roadside.

Ling Ning glanced at the stall. She had played this game in her past life and knew it was quite the scam. The rings were so bouncy that it was nearly impossible to hook any decent prizes.

But even though she knew it was a scam, her daughter wanted to play, so there was no way she could refuse. Plus, the fireworks festival wouldn’t start for a while, so this was a great way to pass the time.

They headed over, and the rings cost two yuan each—definitely overpriced. Ling Ning bought twenty rings in one go, five per person, spending forty yuan all at once. She couldn’t deny it stung a bit.

The moment Ling Ye got the rings in her hands, she couldn't wait to start. Although her enthusiasm was high, the rings were just too difficult. After five attempts, all she managed to get was a small keychain.

Looking at the tiny keychain in her hand, Ling Ye pouted. She clearly wasn't happy with the result.

Xia You and Zhou Xiaoxiao didn’t fare much better—the best they got was a thermos flask, and it looked like a cheap, poor-quality one at that.

Finally, it was Ling Ning’s turn. She casually scanned the prizes and locked onto a power bank as her target. With an easy flick of her wrist, the ring arched through the air and landed perfectly... on a keychain next to the power bank, then bounced up and settled right onto the power bank.

"Wow, you've got some good luck, Miss. Here you go—your power bank," the stall owner said with a smile, though he was crying on the inside.

"Ye Ye, didn't you say your phone keeps running out of battery? Here, take this power bank."

"Ye Ye loves Mom the most!" Ling Ye exclaimed as she hugged her mom, planting a wet kiss on her cheek.

Ling Ning then casually tossed two more rings, managing to win two more decent-looking crafts for Xia You and Zhou Xiaoxiao. She intended to abandon the last two rings, but when she tossed them carelessly to the side, they bounced twice, rolled a little, and ended up landing on two more valuable crafts. Ling Ning could almost hear the sound of the stall owner’s heart shattering.

Honestly, she didn’t mean for it to happen—the rings moved on their own!

Xia You and Zhou Xiaoxiao were at a loss for words, feeling like they had already become accustomed to Ling Ning's incredible luck.

"Mom, Mom! Can we play that one next?" Ling Ye tugged on Ling Ning’s sleeve again, pointing at a shooting game stall not far away.

"Alright, alright~ Whatever Ye Ye wants to do, Mom will be right there with you~" Ling Ning said with a smile.

After hearing this, Zhou Xiaoxiao and Xia You exchanged glances before casting a look of pity at the shooting stall.

After tonight, there would surely be a new legend about the "European Devil" circulating around this small town.

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"Isn't that Guest?"

Just as Ling Ning was about to find a spot to settle down and quietly watch the fireworks, a familiar voice called out behind her. Turning around, she saw none other than the blonde girl with natural curls—Ohana. She hadn’t expected to run into her here.

"Hey there, Ohana~" Ling Ning greeted her with a smile.

"Did you all do a bit of shopping?" Ohana asked, noticing all the things Ling Ning and her group were carrying.

"Well..." Ling Ning laughed awkwardly. She honestly had no idea how to explain it—by the end of the day, she might just be blacklisted by all the local stall owners.

"If you're looking for a good spot to watch the fireworks, you can come with us. It's a bit far, though, so if you're interested, we better get moving soon!"

"Sure, let's go! And could you stop calling me Guest? I told you my name this morning!" Ling Ning glanced around at the crowded streets and readily accepted Ohana's offer. After all, growing up here, Ohana would know the best spots—far better than Ling Ning, who was just a visitor.

Following Ohana, they wound their way through the streets and climbed a long set of stairs, eventually reaching an abandoned little house halfway up a hill. In front of the house was a small platform that overlooked the entire brightly lit town below.

"What do you think? This is my secret base. From here, you can see the most beautiful fireworks in the whole town," Ohana said proudly, spreading her arms wide.

Before Ling Ning could say anything, a beautiful firework burst into the night sky.

The fireworks festival had begun.

After the first one lit up the sky, a series of fireworks began to bloom continuously, each one brighter and more splendid than the last.

"Wow, it's so beautiful!"

Ling Ye stared, completely awestruck. It was her first time seeing fireworks in person, and it was nothing like watching them on a screen.

Ling Ning gazed at the fireworks filling the sky, feeling no particular sense of amazement. It wasn’t that she had seen too many in her past life, but rather that each time she saw such brilliant fireworks, it brought back memories she would rather forget.

Shaking her head, she looked at her daughter, whose attention was completely captured by the dazzling display. Smiling softly, she reached out and gently patted Ling Ye’s head. "Ye Ye~"

Hearing her mom's voice, Ling Ye turned around, her eyes filled with curiosity.

"Happy birthday!" Ling Ning said softly, taking out the bracelet she had bought earlier that day and tying it around her daughter's wrist.

"Huh?!"

Ling Ye blinked, taken aback. It was only then that she remembered today was her birthday. She had been having so much fun these past few days that she had completely forgotten about it.

"I also ordered a cake for you! It should be delivered by now. It's your favorite—fruit cake. By the way, is there anything else you want, Ye Ye?"

Ling Ye glanced around. Xia You and Zhou Xiaoxiao were both engrossed in watching the fireworks, and Ohana was busy texting on her phone. No one was paying any attention to them.

"Mom, close your eyes."

Ling Ning smiled, closing her eyes. She was still wondering what her daughter was up to when she suddenly felt something soft press against her lips.

Instinctively, she opened her eyes and stared at her daughter in shock.

"Oops! My foot slipped—I kissed the wrong place!"

"Y-you silly girl, if you're going to kiss, at least get it right!" Ling Ning scolded, though there was a hint of bewilderment in her tone. Something about the whole thing felt a bit... off.

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Author's Note:

After watching "Scum's Wish," I’ve realized I really do love messy, complicated relationships.