She strolled into the billiard room. "How are you" she asked "You look rather relax today" She felt that he look more at ease today. He is more charming then ever when he is in a relax mood.

"How do you know my whereabouts?" Dong Xian asked.

"You are our hotel guest. I could always trace your whereabouts" she answered happily.

"Guest?"

She raised the rain-coat, "I came to return this to you"

He pointed to the couch, "Just leave it there"

She left the clean rain-coat on the couch and walked towards to billiard table. "You can play billiard very well?" he looked like an experienced player.

"Are you interested in a game?" Dong Xian asked with a smile.

She shook her head and wave her hand "No, I can’t play this well"

"Other than hotel matters, what do you know?" he enquired.

She thought for a while and answered, "Nothing", she felt embarrassed.

"Find some time, I can teach you" he added with a smile.

Actually, she is really curious about the things Dong Xian couldn’t do. He seems to know everything!

"Ermm …" she said "the flowers you sent …"

He aimed at the ball, "Do you like the second round of room service?"

"Yes, I have received ... thank you, but …"

"But?" Dong Xian asked

"Please don’t send any more gifts to the hotel staff office. I share the office with other colleagues. It isn’t proper to receive gifts from our hotel guests", she attempt to explain.

"I see. I’ll send them to your home next time" Dong Xian aimed at the second ball.

No, this is not what I meant. The sound caused by the balls collision startled her.

"Aren’t you curious about the third round of room service?"

She doesn’t want further gifts from him "I hope to provide the best service while you are residing in our hotel but …"

"But again?" he asked

She find it difficult to convey the message, "Your manner can result in much inconvenience to me."

Dong Xian looked at her "I caused inconvenience to you?"

She was shocked "No, this is ... I am not referring to you … I am referring to the gifts …"

"Room service?" he added

"Yes, room service. Room service should be provided by us to hotel guests, but I allowed our hotel guest to…"

"Guest?" this is the second time he heard this noun from her. He is not pleased.

He stood up straight. "Guest? … Am I your hotel guest in Las Vegas?"

Although they were separated by a billiard table, she panicked when she felt his glance on her.

"If the ‘hotel guest’’s identity have caused you inconvenience, I could shift to other hotels"

"No, this is not what I mean …" she is looking for the correct words.

"What do you mean then?" he persisted.

"I don’t know" she looked down, avoiding his intense glance "I am not sure myself but …"

He raised his voice a little "What are you unsure about?" Haven’t he expressed himself well enough?

Zhen Yin was rooted to the spot. She didn’t anticipate Dong Xian to poise this question, and to poise it in such a direct way.

He can’t let her be unsure, he couldn’t allow her not to comprehend his feelings "You mean you do not know the flowers I sent are roses or lilies; or uncertain if I am an innocent hotel guest or the new man in your life?"

"I... I…" Zhen Yin was too shocked to say anything. Dong Xian is waiting for her answer.

She quickly bowed "I … I need to head back now. Thank you for the roses" she started towards the exit.

"Xu Zhen Yin!" Dong Xian said. She dared not turn round. She is afraid of his intense glance, although he has been gentle towards her.

Dong Xian don’t intend to let her escape, he wanted to send his message over to her "No matter it is about businesses or games, I’ll always choose the target that I could attain. However, I am still uncertain about the outcome this time round" he paused "I really don’t know but I am not thinking about the outcome now"

Zhen Yin turned round slightly and saw Dong Xian looking at her.

"Because …" Dong Xian is still looking at her "I have started …" He has fallen in love with her.

She almost couldn’t breathe. She turned and ran out of the billiard room.

Dong Xian witnessed her escapade. He didn’t give chase. How much longer can she escape? He has flown half the globe to be near her. He has walked too far.

He couldn’t give up now. He turned to face the windows. Hotel Seoul came into view. Hotel Seoul means little to him, other than it’s a hotel with Zhen Yin (a Zhen Yin who is avoiding him).

Everything has started, even he couldn’t control his emotions. He could feel happiness whenever he is with her. Whenever he looks at her, the loneliness in him fades.

Leo came along, "You are here! I have combed the gym and sauna looking for you" "I have checked the stock prices. It’s slightly higher than expected. If we start to … "

Dong Xian is still facing the window. Whenever she retreats a step, he has to take one step forward. "Are you feeling well today?" Leo asked.

"I don’t feel like working today" Dong Xian picked up his coat and headed for the exit. Leo is puzzled, a workaholic who do not feel like working? This is unbelievable! Dong Xian must be sick, Leo thought.

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(Top floor - Zhen Yin's secret hiding place)

Zhen Yin escaped to the top floor, which is her secret hiding place. Dong Xian’s words are still in her mind. ( "Because …" Dong Xian is still looking at her "I have started …" ) She tried to avoid them by covering her ears.

"You must be clear … he might be testing you" she reminded herself. She paced to and fro the place.