Yesterday I found myself on a most curious mission. A German man has had his heart captivated by a Chinese woman. He was leaving China but wanted to send this lady some flowers - but without embarrassing her or making too grand a statement. He was so nervous about the whole thing, and utterly charming. He was sure the girl had no feelings for him, but I wasn't sure she would stay that way if she could have heard the conversation we had. He's got it bad!
So, naturally he enlisted the help of Special Agent Baggins! Loaded with cash and the address of the lady's office, I set off with the owner of the Sleeping Dragon to carry out this task. The German had given us about 40GBP to buy flowers - I could have got a whole truck sent to her for that price. We spent about half the money on a MASSIVE and rather stylish and gorgeous bouquet. Waiting outside the TV studio where this lady worked, I was seriously nervous about what her reaction would be. She arrived looking tired and rather bemused - she explained she hadn't left the office or slept for a few days. At least now she can be sleepless at work with a desk smothered in flowers.
It warmed the cockles of my heart.
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