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However, although Mei Hua felt uncomfortable, she didn't show it on her face, because she wasn't sure if she was overthinking. Smiling, she politely declined, "Tie Zhu, it's thoughtful of you, but since you and Niuniu's engagement hasn't been fixed, giving gifts privately is not appropriate. Why not wait until you've set the engagement before giving this hairpin?"
Zhao Tiezhu was confident, believing that Mei Hua and Leshui would be pleased to see his thoughtfulness towards Niuniu. To his surprise, Mei Hua refused to help him deliver the hairpin without even taking a closer look, and his expression became awkward.
Mother Zhao glanced at her son, hinting to him while smiling, "Sister-in-law Mei Hua is right, Tiezhu, you're too impatient. The New Year has passed; it's not too late to give it once the date is fixed, it's only a matter of days."
