The persistent ringing of the doorbell woke Zhen Yin. She opened the door only to realize someone has sent a mountain of gifts and a big bouquet of flowers to her.

She opened the card enclosed. The card reads, "Miss Zhen Yin, Happy Birthday! (I am not sure about your age.) "

Zhen Yin’s phone rang "Hello! How are you?" she asked politely.

"Why did you switch off your mobile phone? I had a hard time locating your home number. Do you like the gifts? I am not sure about your clothing preference, thus I got a number of selections for you. Come down wearing something you like!" Zhen Yin heard Dong Xian’s appealing voice from the other end of the phone line.

"But …" she can’t accept all these gifts "That … Dong Xian mister …"

"We can talk after we meet. I have made reservation in a good restaurant. We can talk over dinner … I can’t allow you spend your birthday alone at home. I’ll wait for you outside!" he added cheerfully.

"There isn’t a need to … Dong Xian mister … " the line was disconnected. As in the past, he gave her neither chance nor time to reject his date "Hello …"

Zhen Yin saw Dong Xian from her balcony. He was waiting for her at the carpark downstairs. He seemed to know she is looking at him at that instant. He looked up to smile at her. She smiled back to him. He looked relax and happy.

(Zhen Yin’s apartment — Carpark)

She met him in a while. She was walking towards Dong Xian, carrying the mountain of gifts.

He looked at her surprisingly. Why isn’t she wearing something I chose? She doesn’t like them?

The mountain of gifts caused her to trip (it almost did). The gifts fell all over the pavement.

Dong Xian ran over to help her. She was busy piling up the gifts. "Why did you bring all these gifts down?", he asked curiously.

Zhen Yin smiled apologetically, "Sorry. I can’t accept these gifts. They are not suitable for me. Moreover, I don’t have the chance to put them on. It’s extravagant. Please take them back." All these expensive apparel, bags and shoes are unsuitable for daily wear. She can’t accept them.

You are returning these gifts to me? Dong Xian felt puzzled, "What am I going to do with all these ladies apparel? Please keep them. You can wear them when the chance arises."

Zhen Yin carried part of the gifts and stood up "Dong Xian mister, actually, I don’t need any expensive gifts … " she saw the hurt in Dong Xian’s eyes "a good meal will be adequate. I am famished now as I have slept through lunch … " she smiled.

Zhen Yin carried part of the gifts and walked towards Dong Xian’s car "Could you please open the door for me?" Her hands are full with his gifts.

Dong Xian was at a loss. He laughed. He picked up the rest of gifts and ran towards her.