I closed the gift box and, holding it with both hands, presented it to Mrs. Wu, "Of course, it is just to deliver this gift. For someone like me who doesn't know how to worship Buddha, holding it is just a waste. I hope you won't despise it."
Mrs. Wu didn't say much, being knowledgeable about such things, she could naturally tell that this Guanyin figure was no ordinary item, and she could also see that I had spent a hefty sum.
To these officers' wives, someone perceptive like me was worthy of their recognition.
Extracting an invitation from my bag, I clenched it tightly between my fingers, though outwardly I tried to appear casual, "You like to worship Buddha, Mrs. Wu, and it just occurred to me that I might have a few more Guanyin statues at home. Although their quality isn't as high as the one you have, they are still rare treasures."
