Perplexed and Smitten (60)

Fang Erlan was instantly dumbfounded. She stared into his eyes in bewilderment, unsure why he had said that.

"Why aren't you saying anything? Didn't you say that your intuitions have always been accurate?"

"Wouldn't I be embarrassing myself if I make a wrong guess?" said Fang Erlan.

"Just guess according to your intuitions. It doesn't matter even if you get it wrong."

She smiled gleefully and said, "Lots of men want to make me theirs. I won't be surprised if you harbor such intentions too."

He too smiled and began eating slowly.

"Is it your birthday tomorrow?"

"Yes…"

"Is there anything you'd like as a gift?"

"Don't tell me, you're thinking of giving me a present?"

"It was just a casual question. I don't plan to give you anything."