Gao Yulan was very pleased, thinking that her husband's problem was now resolved. Though she outwardly claimed that it didn't matter to her whether her husband was an official or not, she would still be very happy if he could keep his position. After all, who wouldn't want a good life?
But the very next day, Sister Li returned the gifts, unopened and intact. Though Gao Yulan was an honest person, she did have some discernment and adamantly refused to accept them, insisting that Sister Li take the items away.
In reality, Sister Li was also reluctant to return them, but she dared not disobey her husband's orders. Now, seeing how sincere Gao Yulan was, she went along and accepted them, planning to store them at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative for the time being, and then slowly taking a bit home each day, convinced Mr. Cao would never notice.
