Upon seeing the gift in Xia Yanyan's hands, Lady Shen declined it reluctantly. Her original intention was to bid for it herself and gift it to her goddaughter. However, the bidding price escalated to astronomical heights that left her no choice but to abandon the acquisition.
"Miss Xia, you are too kind. As the saying goes, no reward without merit. This gift is too valuable, I cannot accept it."
Lady Shen was a woman of principles.
Xia Yanyan said, "Madam Shen, you shouldn't be so formal. This is just a small token of my affection. Please accept it. Moreover, this gift isn't meant for you but for your granddaughter. In fact, I am well acquainted with your granddaughter. I am merely using you as a medium to send her a gift."
Xia Yanyan had no clue about Lady Shen's granddaughter yet she was unbothered about giving such a convincing reason.
It dawned on Lady Shen that her goddaughter was the neglected daughter of the Xia family - Xia Yanyan's younger sister.