The Symbolic Meaning of WPG's Gift, Research Progress, and the Value of Three Women Putting on a Show

An Wuyang asked Xia Yuqing what gift she had prepared because he needed to make sure her gift was appropriate.

If Xia Yuqing's gift was unsuitable, even if Li Wenya and An Huchun did not mind, it would still be rather awkward.

That was why An Wuyang wanted to give Xia Yuqing some guidance in advance. If her gift was inappropriate, he would step in and handle it.

Faced with An Wuyang's question, Xia Yuqing obediently explained, even though she did not understand his deeper intention.

"I chose a pen holder made with Jiading bamboo carving, one of Magic City's representative traditional crafts. Uncle and Auntie should need a pen holder in their offices, right? This gift should be quite practical, shouldn't it?" Xia Yuqing explained her choice and her reasoning.

"That's a good choice!" An Wuyang praised.

Xia Yuqing's choice really was excellent!

A pen holder was both practical and thoughtful. It also fell within the broader category of the Four Treasures of the Study, making it a truly suitable gift.

Furthermore, Jiading bamboo carving was a representative traditional craft of Magic City, so it also perfectly showcased the city's distinctive character.

Xia Yuqing smiled. Since An Wuyang approved of the gift she had chosen, she was delighted.

An Wuyang then looked at Lu Manman. "Manman, what gift did you choose?"

"I chose a tapestry woven using Wunijing hand-spun cotton textiles. The design features scenery from the Bund and the Pearl Tower," Lu Manman explained.

"Wunijing's hand-spun cotton textile craftsmanship is a national-level intangible cultural heritage, so it can represent the distinctive character of our Magic City very well," Lu Manman added.

Lu Manman's choice was clever as well. She could have chosen a scarf, gloves, or even clothing, yet she had specifically chosen a tapestry.

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