A song from Chengdu revived a closed-down pub.

Before leaving, Su Fan said goodbye to Xiao Ran, and then left the hotel with Yuan Shanshan.

When we returned to the courtyard house, it was already dark.

As soon as the two entered the courtyard, Aunt Liu, who was tidying up her things in the house, heard the noise.

She lifted the curtain and came out, and when she saw Yuan Shanshan, a smile immediately appeared on her face.

Yuan Shanshan stood in the courtyard, looking at that familiar figure, and tears fell without warning.

Aunt Liu quickly walked up to her and reached out to wipe the corners of her eyes: "Why are you crying, child? Tomorrow is a joyous occasion; you should be happy."

Yuan Shanshan grasped Aunt Liu's hand, her eyes red, and said, "I didn't want to cry, but after seeing you, I suddenly couldn't hold back."

Aunt Liu deliberately put on a stern face: "I knew I was coming. It's not like you saw me out of the blue. What's there to cry about?"

Yuan Shanshan shook her head: "It's different. I only knew you would come before, but seeing you here waiting for me makes me realize that I'm really getting married tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Liu's eyes also reddened.

She reached out and gently smoothed Yuan Shanshan's hair, saying softly, "Silly girl, I'll go with you tomorrow and watch you leave."

Yuan Shanshan said, "When I saw other people getting married, their parents were always there to help out. I thought to myself, when it's my turn, I'll probably have to do everything myself."

Aunt Liu gently patted her hand: "What nonsense are you talking about? I watched you grow up. How could I not be there for your wedding? Not only me, but Xiao Fan and Xiao Jie are here too. There are quite a few people in our family."

Yuan Shanshan wiped away her tears.

Aunt Liu said, "In the blink of an eye, you've all grown up so much. You used to take Xiao Fan running around the yard, and now you're all getting married."

Yuan Shanshan held back her tears and forced a smile, saying, "When we were little, he was the one who kept running around behind me."

Standing to the side, Su Fan immediately retorted, "Sister Shan, we're getting married tomorrow. Can you please not ruin my image at this time?"

Yuan Shanshan glanced at him: "Do I need to tarnish the things you did when you were a kid?"

Aunt Liu laughed at the two of them and reached out to pull Yuan Shanshan into the house: "Alright, don't stand in the yard talking, it's cold outside, come inside first."

Upon entering the room, Yuan Shanshan noticed an old-fashioned wooden box on the bed.

Aunt Liu took the wooden box and placed it in front of her: "This is something I prepared for you. It's not worth much, so please don't mind it."

Yuan Shanshan opened the box and found a pair of red pillowcases and several small items that she had kept for many years.

The stitches weren't particularly fine, but they were sewn very carefully.

Aunt Liu explained, "I made the pillowcase myself. When other families' daughters get married, their families usually prepare some things. We can't compare to others in terms of resources, but we can't be lacking in the sentiments we should have."

Yuan Shanshan stroked the stitches on the pillowcase, and the tears she had just stopped welled up again.

She threw herself into Aunt Liu's arms and hugged her tightly: "Aunt Liu, thank you."

Aunt Liu gently patted her back, her voice gentle: "Don't thank me. I'll see you off tomorrow. Once you're in your own home, live a good life. If Xiao Ran dares to bully you, just come back and tell us."

Su Fan chimed in from the side, "No need to come back, just give me a call."

Zhao Jie also said with a smile, "I'm not an exception. We can't let people look down on us."

Yuan Shanshan looked up at the people in the room and smiled through her tears.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Fang Cheng, Xiang Hong, and others rushed over.

Su Fan got up and opened the courtyard gate. Seeing the crowd standing outside, he greeted them with a smile, "Come in quickly, Aunt Liu is here."

Fang Cheng stepped into the courtyard and walked around the screen wall, then stopped abruptly.

He looked up and examined the courtyard house in front of him, saying with a face full of surprise, "If it weren't for Xiao Hong leading the way, I would have thought I had gone to the wrong place. You're really something now, even living in a courtyard house. I've heard that you can't just buy a place like this with money."

Su Fan casually replied, "It was a gift from a fan."

Fang Cheng's eyes widened: "What kind of brainless fan would give you such a huge courtyard?"

Su Fan reached out and took the things from his hand, saying irritably, "You come in and start cursing people for not having a brain? Is that how you treat a guest?"

Fang Cheng followed them into the house, still somewhat incredulous: "I was just feeling sorry for them. Giving away such a valuable courtyard like that, how could they be so foolish?"

Su Fan was too lazy to argue with him: "Alright, if you really care, close the door when you leave and don't look around."

Xiang Hong nudged Fang Cheng from the side: "Why are you staring at the house as soon as you come in? We came to see Shan Shan today."

Fang Cheng then looked away: "The main problem is that this kid suddenly built a courtyard house; who wouldn't be confused?"

As they were talking, Yuan Shanshan also came out of the room.

When Xiang Hong saw her, she immediately went up to her, took her hand, and looked her over carefully: "You're going to be a bride tomorrow, how does it feel?"

Yuan Shanshan smiled and said, "I didn't feel anything at first, but seeing that you all came, I suddenly got a little nervous."

Xiang Hong smiled and comforted her, "What's there to be nervous about? Tomorrow, all you have to do is look your best when you go out, and we'll take care of the rest."

Yuan Shanshan looked at the others who followed her in and said, "Thank you all for coming."

Fang Cheng said, "We're here to support you."

Xiang Hong opened the bag she brought and took out the double happiness characters, streamers, and red envelopes inside: "The hotel has a wedding planning company to take care of things, but we still have to clean up here ourselves. Although time is a bit tight, with so many people working together, we can get it done quickly."

Zhao Jie walked over and rummaged through the bag: "The things are quite complete, and there's nothing on the gate and windows yet."

Fang Cheng rolled up his sleeves: "Then what are we waiting for? Let's get started."

Su Fan pointed to the courtyard gate: "Brother Cheng, you and Brother Jie are in charge of putting up the 'double happiness' characters. The rest of you can decorate the rooms. I'll take care of the overall arrangements."

Fang Cheng paused, then said, "That sounds nice, but your so-called overall planning just means standing by and watching us do the work, doesn't it?"

Su Fan said matter-of-factly, "Someone has to be in charge of the overall situation."

Xiang Hong laughed and exposed him, saying, "Don't listen to him. There's a ladder over there. Let him go get it."

The group quickly sprang into action.

Some people put up "double happiness" characters, some hung up streamers, and others helped Aunt Liu organize the things Yuan Shanshan would need the next day.

The once quiet courtyard gradually became lively.

Red lanterns were hung under the eaves, and bright red "double happiness" characters were added to the doors and windows.

The sounds of laughter and chatter drifted from the courtyard, adding a festive atmosphere to this ancient and rustic place.

Yuan Shanshan stood under the corridor, watching everyone busy themselves, her smile never fading.