(M) Chapter 15 – Not Enough
Novel Title: 谁把谁当真 (Winner Takes All)
Author：水千丞 (ShuiQianCheng)
Translator: K (@kin0monogatari)
Protagonists: 黎朔 (Li Shuo -MC), 赵锦辛 (Zhao Jinxin -ML)
*Please read at Novels Space.space, the original site of translation. TQ*
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Zhao Jinxin smiled subtly. He leaned forward slightly and whispered in Li Shuo’s ear, “Your words sound like you’re jealous.”
Li Shuo laughed, “It’s good that it only ‘sounds like’ it.”
“I know what you’re thinking.” Zhao Jinxin gently brushed his chin with his finger. “I like your type because I appreciate the maturity and elegance that come with your age. But you are unique in this world. The experiences I’ve gained in past relationships only serve to help me treat you better and more attentively. That doesn’t mean I’m not sincere, right?”
Li Shuo grasped his finger and gently rubbed the fingertip. “I didn’t mean it that way. Sorry, I was too narrow-minded.” He was surprised and regretful about his own outburst of thoughts. He usually wasn’t someone who would speak harshly without reason. Regardless of whether Zhao Jinxin was sincere or not, it wasn’t an excuse for him to judge others carelessly. Could it be… he really was jealous?
Li Shuo quickly dismissed that possibility. He did have a good impression of this young man, but not to the point of jealousy. Maybe, at that moment, he just thought he had confirmed some suspicions. After all, Zhao Jinxin was very skilled at flirting. And he had always been somewhat cautious about him.
No matter what, he regretted saying those words just now.
Zhao Jinxin smiled gently and gentlemanly, “I know you didn’t mean it. I admit, I inherently lack subtlety. It’s normal for you to think I’m unreliable. But I don’t think there’s anything wrong with pursuing someone you like.” He gazed deeply into Li Shuo’s eyes and said each word with weight, “Moreover, I know you will definitely fall for me.”
Li Shuo stared into those beautiful eyes and was momentarily lost.
The waiter arrived with the hotpot, interrupting their eye contact.
Li Shuo cleared his throat to hide his emotions. Zhao Jinxin also lowered his head, lost in thought.
After the dishes were served, they both acted as if nothing had happened.
“What do you like to add most to the hotpot?” Li Shuo asked.
“Lotus root slices and lamb, what about you?”
“Frozen tofu,” Li Shuo smiled, “it absorbs the flavour best.”
“Next time, come to my place for a fresh hotpot. Our family chef makes the best. I’ll prepare plenty of frozen tofu for you.”
“Haha, sure.”
After dinner, Li Shuo drove Zhao Jinxin home.
Zhao Jinxin unbuckled his seatbelt and said ambiguously, “Want to come up for a bit?”
“No, I have things to do at home.”
“You don’t have anything to do. You’re just avoiding me. You really don’t need to be so concerned about who’s on top and who’s on the bottom.” Zhao Jinxin leaned over and rested his chin on Li Shuo’s shoulder. “I’m willing to put you first in everything.”
Li Shuo lightly tapped the steering wheel with his fingers. He hesitated for a moment and said, “But your condition…-“
“Only external injuries can trigger it. I can’t clot on my own.” Zhao Jinxin shrugged. “But I trust you. You won’t hurt me, right?”
Li Shuo awkwardly said, “Jinxin, I’m very touched. But I really can’t do it.” If he had to constantly worry about accidents while having sex, he would definitely lose the mood. He was a very cautious person. No matter how attracted he was to Zhao Jinxin, he didn’t dare.
A hint of cunning thought flashed in Zhao Jinxin’s eyes. But his tone sounded like he was quite disappointed, “I want to do it with you. I think about it all the time. I want to make you mine. You probably can’t understand that.”
Li Shuo found it hard to meet Zhao Jinxin’s eyes. The urgency and desire directed at him made him feel both embarrassed and a bit flattered. However, he truly couldn’t respond to Zhao Jinxin’s enthusiasm.
“Don’t worry, I won’t force you to do anything you don’t want to do.” Zhao Jinxin wrapped an arm around his waist, his lips softly kissing Li Shuo’s cheek. His voice was full of enticement, “We don’t have to go all the way, how about that?”
Li Shuo turned his head to look at him. Zhao Jinxin’s his eyes were shining.
“Come upstairs with me, hmm?”
“…Okay.”
They could barely hold back in the elevator. Li Shuo was pressed against the elevator door, kissed breathlessly by Zhao Jinxin. When they got into the apartment, they were even more impulsive and reckless.
What Li Shuo experienced with Zhao Jinxin was the sweet, sensory stimulation of a passionate young love. It was intoxicating and addictive like poppy flowers. For someone who thought his passion had faded with age and he should settle into a stable life, this was an enormous surprise. It made him realise that he wasn’t too old. He just hadn’t met the right person.
In his interactions with Zhao Jinxin, Li Shuo had always been trying to restrain himself, not to let his head be clouded by passion. But Zhao Jinxin’s relentless pursuit put him in a dilemma between self-discipline and seizing the moment. The presence of Li Chengxiu was the safety valve and now that the safety valve was gone, the gunpowder exploded.
Both of them collapsed onto the thick wool carpet, treating their clothes as if they were enemies. They kissed, caressed, and bit each other. The more intense their actions, the more they could release their rampaging desires and express their admiration for each other.
They used every trick in the book to provoke each other. If blood could boil from intense emotions, theirs would have been boiling by now.
They pleasured each other’s dicks, feeling the satisfaction of controlling each other’s desires. The heavy breathing filled their ears, shaking their brains more than the wildest rock music, tearing rationality apart strand by strand.
Li Shuo ejaculated first. He lay on his back on the carpet, eyes wide open, staring at the ceiling. He was breathing heavily while his body was still trembling slightly, savouring the climax he had just reached.
The next moment, his vision was blocked. Zhao Jinxin was leaning over him. His hands were on either side of his head. His eyes, red with desire, were incredibly seductive. And his lips, reddened from kissing, carried a fierce sexiness. He smiled lazily and greedily, “…But I’m not satisfied yet.”
Li Shuo took a deep breath, staring intently into Zhao Jinxin’s bewitching eyes.
Zhao Jinxin lowered himself, biting Li Shuo’s chin. He then leaned close to his ear, whispering devilishly, “You’re not satisfied either. Your body hasn’t been fully explored. If you let yourself go with me, I’ll show you that everything you’ve experienced before is child’s play. I’ll make sure you fall asleep thinking about my cock every night.”
Li Shuo suddenly flipped over, pinning Zhao Jinxin beneath him. He was panting and laughing, “It’s a pity you’re not in sales.”
“No pity at all. No amount of money can compare to your charm.” Zhao Jinxin cupped Li Shuo’s face with both hands. “I know you resist because you’re afraid.”
“What am I afraid of?”
“Afraid that what I’m saying is true.”
Li Shuo lay on top of Zhao Jinxin, poking at his smooth, taut skin as he chuckled, “I admit I’m a bit curious. But what if you’re bluffing? Can I ask for compensation?”
“I’ll compensate you with myself.” Zhao Jinxin took Li Shuo’s fingers into his mouth, licking them with his tongue. “If you don’t like it, you can do whatever you want to me. But if you do like it…”
Li Shuo squinted slightly, “Then what?”
“You have to be mine.”
“Either way, you win?”
Zhao Jinxin laughed, “Don’t you think I’m worth it?”
Li Shuo leaned down and kissed him, chuckling softly, “Jinxin, you are worth anyone’s pride. But I’m not that easy to fool. However, as a reward for your performance today… I’ll consider it.”
Zhao Jinxin looked closely at Li Shuo’s confident and carefree smile. Even the fine lines at the corners of his eyes exuded the rich charm that only time could bestow. He was momentarily stunned, but then smiled, “One day, I’ll make you completely surrender to me.”
Li Shuo kissed him hard, biting his lip lightly as a playful punishment. Then, they laughed together in each other’s arms.
That night, Zhao Jinxin wanted Li Shuo to stay. But Li Shuo, not wanting to be too clingy, decided to go home.
Li Shuo’s mother was in the living room reading a book. When she saw him come in, she asked if he was hungry.
“Mom, I went out for a hot pot tonight. I’m very full.”
“Oh, who did you go with?” Mrs. Li put down her book and walked over.
“With Jinxin.” Li Shuo smiled and wrapped an arm around her shoulders. “What book are you reading?”
As they got closer, Mrs. Li suddenly froze. She stared at his neck.
Li Shuo instinctively lowered his head but saw nothing. “Mom, what’s wrong?”
Mrs. Li’s expression was a bit strange. “Your neck… you didn’t notice it yourself?”
Li Shuo touched his neck and suddenly understood. Zhao Jinxin had left him a hickey. He felt a bit embarrassed. How many times was this now? How many times had he lost face in front of his parents because of Zhao Jinxin? It was simply…-
Mrs. Li sighed. “You broke up with that boyfriend from China, didn’t you?”
“We…-“
“-When you first came back, you were eager to have him chat with us. But after a few days, you stopped and seemed a bit down. I realised it then.” Mrs. Li said helplessly, “I don’t know if I should blame myself for giving birth to you too handsome. You’ve had admirers since you were little. But why can’t you settle down? Is it a problem from your side?”
Li Shuo smiled bitterly. “Mom, I’ve been puzzling over this myself. I feel like I’ve treated them all very well. But in the end, either they act so badly I can’t stand them, or they dump me. My love luck seems to be good sometimes and bad sometimes.”
Mrs. Li shook her head. “I thought you’d grow up and marry a wonderful wife, and we’d never have to worry about your love life. But not only will you not marry a wife, you’re so grown up and still don’t have a stable partner. Next time I go back to China, I’ll definitely find a place to make an offering for you.” She gave her son a sideways glance and said earnestly, “But you, don’t be so fickle. Hurting others ultimately harms your own blessings.”
“Mom, I’m not fickle.” Li Shuo said helplessly.
“Alright then. If you’re not hungry, get some rest.” Mrs. Li muttered, “I definitely need to make an offering for you, or find a master to calculate your love fate?”
“Mom, don’t be so superstitious. Those masters don’t care about us gay people.”
“You don’t understand anything at all.”
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*Translator’s Note: It’s just slightly mature, so I will not censor anything in this chapter. -K
*Proofread by 2024.07.26* I’m currently in the middle of the proofreading stage of my first ever translation; ‘Winner Takes All’. Lots of changes will be made especially to titles such as ‘Brother’ will be changed to ‘Ge’ and ‘Uncle’ will be changed to ‘Shushu’. I will proofread these chapters slowly when I’m free so please understand if there are any delays or discrepancies. TQ.
Proofread version of the rest of the novel will only be available on Novels Space.space while Mature Chapters will be released on Wattpad.
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