Shen Weimin wasn't the only one who treated their engagement like a marriage. Grandma Shen was another supporter, giving Xu Changqing a welcome gift before they were even formally engaged.
On this trip, she had brought carefully prepared gifts from her mother to visit Mr. Shen and his wife. Grandma Shen took the opportunity to give her a gift just as Xu Changqing was handing her a cup of water.
"It's nothing too valuable. It's the good fortune it represents that counts."
"It's a gift from an elder, so you can't refuse. Just accept it for now."
With Shen Weimin's encouragement, Xu Changqing had no choice but to accept it with both hands. 'What a situation,' she thought. 'It's a good thing Dad already approved, or this would be really awkward to explain.'
Xu Changqing was more than happy to sit and chat with Grandma Shen. It wasn't because of the gift; she simply enjoyed how direct and witty the old woman was.
