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The joy of preparing for the wedding was like honey, permeating every corner of the Yuan family's life.

The central stage for this grand ceremony—the newlyweds' love nest—was set in the one of the two interconnected large apartments that Yuan Bao had originally purchased, the one registered under his elder brother Bao Guo's name.

This decision was both logical and profound.

Bao Guo and Lin Qing are both down-to-earth people. Although they longed for the quiet villa in the suburbs, they felt that it was a bit far from their workplace in the city and that the convenience of life was not as good as this large apartment with a superior location and mature facilities.

More importantly, the house registered under Baoguo's name itself represents Yuanbao's support and blessings for his elder brother's marriage and career, making it a significant choice as a wedding home.

Thus, Baoguo's large apartment was completely transformed into a "wedding room renovation"!

Unlike the simple and elegant style of Yuanbao's place, this place is warmly embraced by festive Chinese red and cozy colors.

Yuan Ma became the "chief architect" and "spiritual leader" here.

She spends almost every day here, giving orders with composure and displaying remarkable energy.

In the living room, "This sofa cover needs to be changed! Change it to the brocade cover embroidered with twin lotus flowers! It looks so festive!" Yuan Ma stroked the newly delivered sofa cover, her face full of satisfaction.

On the huge floor-to-ceiling window, there is a large red double happiness character paper-cut that Xiao Zhi "devoted himself to" creating, which is crooked but full of childlike fun. Next to it are gold three-dimensional double happiness character stickers with smooth lines carefully selected by Yuan Bao.

The master bedroom is undoubtedly the focus.

Yuan's mother personally supervised the workers to move the original bed and replace it with a brand new solid wood wedding bed covered with bright red dragon and phoenix bedding.

On the bedside table sat the lifelike mandarin duck pillowcases that she and Lin Qing had embroidered together, and next to it was an exquisite jewelry box containing a pair of gold bracelets that the Yuan family had passed down to their daughter-in-law.

Inside the wardrobe, the exquisite wedding dress and toasting gown that Lin Qing had tried on were already hanging.

The kitchen was also slightly modified. Although there was only one kitchen in the house and Xiao Xiaobai was in charge of cooking and preparing food, the newlyweds insisted on having all the pots, pans, and small appliances in this kitchen, following old customs.

"To live a good life, the kitchen should be lively!" She directed Yuan Bao to put a brand-new set of bowls and plates with double happiness symbols into the sterilizer.

Next is the connecting balcony platform, where Yuan Bao designed a small relaxation area for his older brother, furnished with comfortable rattan tables and chairs and several potted lush green plants. Sunlight streams in, making it warm and cozy.

Yuan's mother specifically instructed: "Later, put a small tea table here. Qing'er loves to drink tea, and Baoguo can also rest here when he comes home from get off work."

Yuan Bao is the most efficient "executive director" and "detail-oriented".

She was responsible for communicating with the property management about all matters during the renovation of the wedding room, arranging the workers' arrival time, and ensuring that the neighbors were not disturbed.

She personally checked the water and electricity lines, network signals, and smart home system to ensure everything was in perfect working order.

From large items like furniture and appliances (which Bao Guo and Lin Qing choose themselves, while Yuan Bao is responsible for placing orders, receiving goods, and supervising installation), to small items like festive towels, slippers, toiletries, and even trash cans, she makes a list and quickly gets everything done by either taking Yuan Ma with her or placing the order directly.

The owner of the flower shop downstairs has become Yuan Bao's "personal consultant." The arrangement of flowers and green plants in the bridal chamber is decided by Yuan Bao and her, and they change them regularly.

Yuan Bao also bought many cozy and romantic decorative items online, which is her favorite thing to do.

Strings of warm-light LED beads are wrapped around the green plants, and several simple yet stylish decorative paintings adorn the walls. Even the switch panels have been replaced with those featuring the double happiness symbol.

She also specially set up an exquisite photo wall at the entrance, leaving the space empty, waiting to hang the newlyweds' wedding photos.

The electronic invitations had already been sent out through the list confirmed by her, Baoguo, and Lin Qing, and received rave reviews.

The wedding program, seating chart, and background music list are all clearly stored on the tablet for easy access and adjustments at any time.

Xiao Jiu, like a silent overseer, hovers quietly in the corner while the workers are busy, scanning with its "eagle eyes." If it finds a screw that isn't tightened or a floorboard with a slight scratch, it immediately alerts Yuan Bao in its mind.

In their spare time, Bao Guo and Lin Qing would immerse themselves in their "new home" amidst their busy work schedules.

Watching the once somewhat empty house gradually transformed into a warm, festive, and vibrant space under the skillful hands of their mother and sister, the two felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude and belonging.

Lin Qing touched the soft, bright red bedding in the bedroom, looked at the "work" she and Aunt Yuan had collaborated on on the bedside table, and her eyes reddened slightly: "Auntie, Sister Bao'er, you...you really went to so much trouble! This house is decorated a hundred times better than I imagined!"

Bao Guo scratched his head, looked at the spacious and bright living room, and said with a simple smile, "Mom, little sister, thank you for your hard work! This... this feels like a home!"

Holding Lin Qing's hand, Yuan Ma smiled broadly, "Silly child, why are you being so formal with us! This is your home! From now on, live well with Baoguo. Seeing you two living happily together in this house is more important than anything else!"

Xiao Zhi treated the door connecting the two houses as an "anywhere door," excitedly running back and forth between his uncle's new house and his own.

He loved watching the workers assemble furniture and also loved rolling around on the thick carpeted floor of the wedding room.

"Uncle! Your big house looks so different now! It's so beautiful!" Xiao Zhi pointed to the living room and announced loudly, then ran back to his own house, "Mom! This is our home! It's beautiful too!" The child's words revealed the simplest happiness—living next door and helping each other.

As the last double happiness character was pasted up, the last ambient light was turned on, and the last potted plant was placed in place, Bao Guo's large apartment was completely transformed, brimming with the joy of newlyweds and beautiful aspirations for the future.

The air seemed to be filled with a faint, warm atmosphere belonging to the new home.

Yuan Bao and his mother stood in the center of the newly renovated living room, looking around.

Yuan's mother's eyes and brows were full of satisfied smiles. She gently patted Yuan Bao's hand: "Bao'er, I finally feel at ease about something important. Seeing your brother have his own place and is about to get married... it's so wonderful!"

Yuan Bao took his mother's arm, rested his head gently on her shoulder, and savored the fulfillment and happiness that followed his busy work: "Mom, just wait to enjoy your daughter-in-law's tea and hold your grandson! The best is yet to come!"

Sunlight streamed through the clean floor-to-ceiling windows, filling the room with warmth.

This wedding room, registered under Baoguo's name and embodying the hard work and blessings of the whole family, quietly awaits the arrival of the grand wedding, waiting for its owners to begin a brand new chapter in their lives.

Yuan Bao knew that this warm and lively preparation time itself was a precious and fulfilling moment in the hearts of his mother and himself.