Still obsessing over what gift to give Elena up until Saturday noon, during his visit to Doctor Du Zemu's research institute for a follow-up examination of the elves, Zheng Qing found himself greatly troubled.
As a student, his choices were severely limited.
The jewelry from the Shepherdess was mostly imbued with the blessings of high-ranking wizards. A plain, unadorned ring would cost three jade coins, non-negotiable. Not to mention the attractive pins, hair clasps, and jades that would make a scholarship student too embarrassed to even inquire about their prices from the puppet woman guarding the shop.
Though the make-up from Mirror Designs was reasonably priced, Zheng Qing didn't know Elena's favorite colors or scents, nor did he know if she had a preferred brand. Buying a product from a brand she detested, in a color and scent she disliked, would be quite grim. Just the thought was enough to induce despair.
