Huaxia was a land of courtesy and etiquette.
Whether it was making friends or conducting business, there was always attention to the principle of reciprocation.
This was supposed to be a positive tradition.
However, at some point, these beautiful customs began to morph, losing their original flavor.
In ancient times, scholars and literati gave gifts for the sake of reputation. Merchants and nobles gave gifts for profit! But most would come up with an excuse that was presentable.
Moreover, such activities were usually conducted in a low-key manner, because once exposed, they're met with much criticism and condemnation.
Yet, in many contemporary situations, gift-giving has nearly become the norm.
It seems that giving gifts has become a common routine, and not giving them makes one an outlier. Those who do not give gifts are considered foolish.
In the face of such phenomena, Wang Chen felt nothing but helplessness.
