Lian Yeye gave a pair of silver rings inlaid with red jade, as well as four embroidered satin pouches she made herself. According to custom, the family had already given a decent dowry, so it wasn't necessary for Lian Yeye to present an additional gift. Yet, she insisted on doing so, using her own savings.
Lian Zhizhi, seeing this, felt a bit uneasy and wanted to accept only the pouches, suggesting Lian Yeye take back the rings. For tenant farmers, items made of gold and silver are quite rare, and especially for a young girl like Lian Yeye, it's not easy to save some personal money given her family's modest means.
Of course, Lian Yeye refused to take back the rings.
"Sister Zhizhi, this is my heartfelt gift. If you don't accept it, I will take it as you not recognizing me as your sister," Lian Yeye said, intentionally putting on a stern face towards Lian Zhizhi.
"Sister, just accept it. It's Yeye's heartfelt gift," Lian Manman coaxed Lian Zhizhi with a wink and a smile.
