WEEKEND GETAWAY (2)

 "No… Remember when we went partying at Zenith-O and Man Rui and I nearly got into trouble?"  She rolled her eyes.  "No, I mean, we already got into trouble.  Remember that single instance?  Man Rui was dancing with some pervs who wanted to take advantage of her, I mean, us!"

"Yeah, I remember.  It was just a few months ago."

"That's right.  I saw him there."

"Huh?!  You did?  Are you sure?"

"Yeah!! Hell yes!"  Her animated voice reached another level of enthusiasm.  Her face flushed pink as she relived the moment.  "He… He was the good Samaritan who helped us escape that situation…"

Xue Jinxu's pupils dilated as she heard her piece of news. 'Then, Brother must have been near me all along?'

"I guess he did it for Man Rui, though."  Hwang Meilin bowed her head in disappointment upon her new realization.

"You like him." Xue Jinxu spouted as she studied her.  Hwang Meilin wasn't too unpredictable.  She had read through her gestures.