WTA Chapter 1

Chapter 1 – Chance Meeting?

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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“Mr. Li, you can already check-in for your flight. You can go in at any time.”

Li Shuo, who was sleeping, opened his eyes and smiled at the waiter in the lounge: “Thank you.” He took out his mobile phone and swiped at the screen. He looked at all of which were text messages from work, without the message from the one name he wanted to see.

He carried a briefcase with a suit jacket hung around his arms. He walked his long legs towards the boarding gate and lowered his head to send a text message to someone: Chengxiu, how’s work?

Chengxiu: Hello. Li Da Ge, haven’t you got on the plane yet? What are you doing while boarding?

Li Shuo: I’m finishing a report. It will take off in a while. Later, I can’t turn on the phone for more than ten hours. Will you miss me?

Li Shuo thought that the person on the other side of the phone must be feeling embarrassed. He might even be blushing. Thinking of this, Li Shuo could not help smiling.

After a while, Chengxiu texted him back: I will miss you.

Through the phone, Li Shuo can imagine the other party’s cautious, serious, and shy face when typing those words. He was in a good mood. He got on the plane and finally sent a few texts before turning off the phone.

The stewardess took him to the first row of seats and asked with a sweet smile: “Mr. Li, please sit down. Let me carry your luggage for you.”

“Thanks for the offer. But it’s okay. I can do it myself.” Li Shuo pulled out his notebook and put the briefcase into the luggage rack. The design of the luggage rack was bent and it was particularly deep. The briefcase slid to the innermost and he suddenly remembered that he forgot to take out his headset so he started to dig for it. Even at his height, he needed to straighten his body and extend his arms to reach the small mezzanine behind the briefcase.

As soon as Zhao Jinxin got on the plane, he saw such a scene of a tall, muscular man wearing black trousers and a dark blue shirt who was probing his head halfway through the rack, looking for something. This posture made the man’s body stretched out. The chest, the upper body leans back. It seems that the chest muscles are tight. The waist plate is thin and flat. While the concave curve of the waist and hips are deliberately emphasised. The line connecting the hips to the thighs is on display and the extended legs set against the tailored trousers. Underneath those clothes, Zhao Jinxin can tell that this man is as perfect as a sculpture, which gives birth to countless of his wild imaginations.

Zhao Jinxin raised his eyebrows. He felt more and more provoked. He couldn’t help but look forward to the face of this man who had such an attractive figure…

Li Shuo finally got the headset he was digging for. He stretched his head out and when he looked back, he saw a very tall young man standing at the door of the cabin. He was slightly stunned. But he quickly recovered his amazement: “I’m sorry for blocking you.” 

As he said that, he laughed at himself secretly. He couldn’t help to think of how silly it was for him to be surprised to see such a good-looking man when all his life, he had seen other good-looking men and women before. However, this man’s appearance is really … If it is just ordinary dazzling, it will not make him stunned. In addition to the man’s impressive figure and facial features, the pair of seductive eyes that squint slightly, there is nothing wrong elsewhere. The way the man looked at him was so flirtatious and affectionate that he seemed to be able to penetrate through people with just a look. It is really like that of the devil himself.

Zhao Jinxin smiled and said, “It’s okay.” 

He is very excited now, so excited that he almost couldn’t hide it on the surface. It was as if he had discovered a treasure chest of incomparable luxury. Before opening it, he had counted many times on anticipation and imagination as to what kind of treasure was hidden in it. But after opening it, what was inside it was several times better than he had imagined. The stranger gave him an unprecedented experience and beautiful fantasy in just ten seconds. And the person himself didn’t even know it.

Many people say that Zhao Jinxin has a peculiar taste. He is obviously a charmer who gathered all kinds of interests. But he doesn’t like younger men. In fact, he likes older men. He argues that there are young and beautiful people all over the place that it is no longer so interesting to him. But older men are like fine wine after years of tempering and time-honing. They are not blasphemed by changes in the world. Instead, they possess mature charm and mellow style. Each smile exudes the stability and self-confidence given by the experience and can withstand the harsh torture of time. In order to show the value of treasures, men of this age, coupled with a look like the man he had just met, are simply the best of the best.

After Li Shuo sat down, he found that the young man was still watching him. His eyes are a bit conspicuous. Since Li Shuo is a sensible man, he is aware that there are too many people who would be attracted to him. So he is already used to it.

Zhao Jinxin walked over and stretched out his hand towards Li Shuo with a smile: “Hello, my name is Zhao Jinxin. It stands for the characters Jin for ‘beauty’ and Xin for ‘endurance’.”

Li Shuo raised his hands and returned the handshake: “Hello, I’m Li Shuo. Li stands for ‘dawn’. And Shuo for ‘new moon’.”

Zhao Jinxin shook Li Shuo’s hand lightly. He put his luggage into the luggage rack and sat down generously next to Li Shuo.

Li Shuo couldn’t help but to feel a little happy. It’s not like everyday he gets to sit next to a delightful object when he gets on a plane. He has been flying in the sky for several times in his life. But this is the first time that he has such luck. The beautiful coincidence can make people feel a little better when facing long-distance flights.

Zhao Jinxin smiled and said, “Are you going to America for work?”

“No. I’m going back to see my parents.”

“You live in New York?”

“My parents live in New York. I am living in China for now.” Li Shuo said, “What about you?”

“My parents also live in New York. Me, I just run here and there for work.” Zhao Jinxin grinned. His bright eyes looked at Li Shuo without blinking. His eyes were slightly raised and as his eyes moved, there’s no words to describe how magnetic it was.

Suddenly, a middle-aged woman came over and stood beside Zhao Jinxin in doubt: “Sir, aren’t you sitting in the wrong seat?”

Zhao Jinxin looked up and smiled at her charmingly: “Sorry. This is indeed your seat. I just happened to get on the plane and met my friend.” He motioned over to Li Shuo, “Is it okay for us to exchange seats?”

The woman’s eyes dodged a bit. She didn’t seem to dare to look at Zhao Jinxin’s charming eyes. She agreed: “Sure. Okay, okay.” Then, she walked away with a flushed face.

Zhao Jinxin turned back and smiled at Li Shuo.

Li Shuo raised an eyebrow. In the face of this undisguised goodwill, he smiled slightly and called the stewardess: “Could you give me a glass of soda? Mr. Zhao, would you like to drink something?”

“I’ll have the same as what you’re having.” Zhao Jinxin didn’t look at the stewardess when he answered. He always has his eyes on Li Shuo with a smile on his face.

Li Shuo chuckled: “Mr. Zhao, if you keep looking at me like that, I will misunderstand you.”

“You are not misunderstanding anything. I am very interested in you.” Zhao Jinxin shrugged, “I don’t like to turn around and waste each other’s time. I hope I’m not scaring you.”

Li Shuo sincerely said: “I am flattered. But I already have a boyfriend.”

Zhao Jinxin made a meaningful “Oh….” before saying, “that’s a pity.” But there was no regret in that tone. He took the soda delivered by the stewardess and delivered it to Li Shuo in person.

Li Shuo shook the heavy crystal glass and raised it for a toast. “Toast to good fortune.”

“To good fortune.”

Zhao Jinxin avoided this topic and started to ask about Li Shuo’s work. They talked about the gold price, the exchange rate, and the Nasdaq index. The plane took off without them even realising it. There was nothing off in their chats and they had a great conversation.

Unconsciously, after dinner, the windows were completely dark. The first-class seats were less than half occupied. So it was very quiet. The two were done talking and were a little tired.

Li Shuo leaned back and covered himself with a blanket. He was ready to read a book in a comfortable position.

Zhao Jinxin lay on his side and looked at him. His eyes are slightly blurred in the dim light: “I can’t sleep.”

Li Shuo said: “Is it because of the air pressure?”

“No. It’s already passed.”

“You can watch a movie.”

“I don’t want to watch a movie.”

“Then, what do you…..-.”

“-How about you tell me about your boyfriend?” Zhao Jinxin’s eyes sparkled in curiosity.

Li Shuo thought for a while: “Okay.”

“What kind of person is he?”

Li Shuo thought of that person and his lips curved into a smile unconsciously: “He is very quiet, gentle, kind, and simple. He’s also very caring.”

Zhao Jinxin narrowed his eyes slightly and whispered, “Is he good-looking?”

“Not exactly good-looking. But he is very attractive and comforting to look at.”

“Why didn’t you take him with you this time?”

“He has work to do.”

“How did you guys meet?”

“He used to have an internship in my office.”

“Oh. So he’s a student.”

“Not anymore. That was a while ago.”

Zhao Jinxin asked several questions back to back in a very speedy manner. Even though Zhao Jinxin did not show a sense of superiority, Li Shuo could guess what the other person was thinking. It was like they were playing chess. The little ‘pawn’ in his hand and the big ‘knight’ of the other party were in pressure. They knew they would lose before they even met. Slowly, he was beginning to feel reluctant to answer. As for the person he likes, he feels good about him. But when that person is used by others to make meaningless comparisons, it makes him feel a little disgusted.

Zhao Jinxin leaned his face slightly over, looking at Li Shuo’s lips. He then said ambiguously, “Is he not worried to let someone like you go anywhere by yourself?”

Li Shuo leaned back without showing his discomfort and smiled politely: “He trusts me because he knows that I can handle myself well.”

Zhao Jinxin pouted and lamented: “Why didn’t I meet you first.”

“Mr. Zhao, thank you for your interest. But I …”

“Don’t bother me with these polite words.” Zhao Jinxin smiled lightly, “We will land in a few hours. I have a high-rise apartment with a private pool in Brooklyn. We can have sex by  the pool while admiring the beauty of the riverside park.” During the whisper, the pair of his seductive eyes were sentimental and stared deep into Li Shuo’s eyes, “no one has to know about it.”

Li Shuo had to admit that when Zhao Jinxin tempted him against his ear, he was moved. He has met many excellent men. But as for someone like Zhao Jinxin, who is young and has top-level beauty, ability, and wealth, this person is rare. With all that, they coincidentally met on a plane. It happens that the other party is also very actively pursuing him. If the circumstances are different, things might go sideways. He is hesitant at first but he is a man of his own principles, especially in terms of feelings. He does not want to do something immoral and owe someone an apology.

He gently pushed Zhao Jinxin away and said with a smile: “It’s tempting. But unfortunately, I already have someone.” He sat up, “I’m going to the washroom.” He had to stay away from this Zhao Jinxin temporarily. This kid is like a goblin. It was so confusing.

Zhao Jinxin looked at Li Shuo’s retreating back and smiled in a playful way. “Interesting,” he muttered. After thinking for a while, he also got up and followed him.

Li Shuo had just entered the washroom and was about to close the door. He suddenly saw a figure flashing behind him at the corner of his eyes. He was shocked. Before he could turn around, he had already been pushed into the washroom and the door behind him slammed shut.

Li Shuo turned around and looked at Zhao Jinxin angrily: “Mr. Zhao, this is not funny.”

The washroom on the plane was small. When two big men with a length of 1.8 metres were squeezed in it, Li Shuo’s back was cramped. Li Shuo was displeased and shocked by Zhao Jinxin’s boldness.

Zhao Jinxin had a playful smile on his face: “Hey, I’m a little impulsive. Now won’t it be too embarrassing to go out? What should we do?” He blinked innocently.

Li Shuo frowned: “Well then I feel sorry for you. But I will get out.”

Zhao Jinxin suddenly pressed against Li Shuo’s chest and pressed him against the bulkhead. His face was inches away from him. His deep and charming eyes swept across Li Shuo’s face and finally fell on his lips.

Li Shuo exhaled: “Mr. Zhao, we are both grown-ups. Do you have to do such a childish thing in exchange for us to face embarrassment in the next few hours?” Zhao Jinxin was taller than him and his chest was so close to his chest that he could feel the vigorous pectoral muscles pressed on him. It made his breathing difficult. He was filled with a sense of oppression. At the same time, he could not hold himself back.

Zhao Jinxin smiled lowly: “Childish thing? What do you mean by that?”

“What are you intending to do?”

“What I want to do is definitely not ‘child-like’. How about you take a guess?” He blew softly on Li Shuo’s face and smiled elegantly.

Li Shuo frowned as he felt that the current scene was not easy to deal with. The other party hasn’t done anything yet. So he decided not to make so much of a fuss about it. Especially if they were on the plane. He didn’t want to be taken away by the police as soon as he landed.

But if the other party really did do something…

In the narrow space, there was such an excellent beauty pressing close to him. They were also situated in the cabin of a plane where countless people outside could have never imagined… This is all exciting. Li Shuo used a very strong willpower to suppress his heart drumming wildly.

Zhao Jinxin licked his lips: “Honestly, are you thinking about something unsuitable for children?” He also deliberately arched his body forward.

Li Shuo felt that the tight thighs of the two of them were in the middle of each other’s trousers. He strengthened his will. Li Shuo said with a smile: “Mr. Zhao, your current words and deeds make me very uncomfortable. You either let me go. Or I’ll have to make you do it myself. “

Zhao Jinxin did not appear to be surprised or feel threatened. He is instead amused. He leaned on Li Shuo’s shoulders and laughed: “I’m just joking. Why do you have to be so fierce? I’m so scared.”

Li Shuo then called out: “Can you let me go now?”

Zhao Jinxin smiled and squinted his eyes: “Your reaction really hurts my pride. Am I not charming enough?”

“First of all, you are not the type that I like. Secondly, I don’t like being forced.” Li Shuo was expressionless when he spat these words to his face.

“Really? Are you not interested in me at all? But … your heart is beating so fast.”

Li Shuo glared at him. He is a gentle and forgiving person. But it does not mean that he has no temper.

Zhao Jinxin shrugged his shoulders. He took a step back. It was hard to hide his disappointment so he said, “I’m a little sad. I seem to have fallen in love with you at first sight.”

This kind of talk cannot be taken seriously. Li Shuo’s hand went around behind him and opened the bathroom door. He then pushed him away. But Zhao Jinxin also followed him out.

The stewardess carrying the tray was standing next to the toilet. She looked at the two in shock. The expression was that of a wonderful surprise expression.

Li Shuo fixed the shirt that was crumpled by Zhao Jinxin. He smiled at the stewardess and turned back to his seat.

Zhao Jinxin also sat down generously, as if nothing had happened just now. He calmly asked the stewardess for a glass of water.

Li Shuo thought about whether or not to change seats for two seconds. After thinking again, he is against the idea. Otherwise, it would seem like he was intimidated.

Zhao Jinxin was quiet for a while before he suddenly said with regret: “I should ask for your number first. Will you not give it to me now?”

“Hmph.” Li Shuo dismissed him. The tone was full of anger.

Zhao Jinxin glanced at him sideways. His eyes were full of flirtatious smiles. But his expression was somewhat innocent: “I was just teasing you and you got really angry. You’re such a mature person. But you’re too stingy.”

Li Shuo was shocked by Zhao Jinxin’s boldness and shamelessness. He took out his blindfold from the bag by his side. He put it on his eyes and covered himself with the blanket. He was ready to sleep until he reached his destination.

Zhao Jinxin observes Li Shuo’s beautiful profile with his eyes freely. The smile did not leave his face. But in his eyes, he has already formed the wolf-like desire to conquer.

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*Translator’s Note: Do note that the chapter title with (M) at the beginning means it’s a mature/smut chapter and (M?) is a light mature chapter. -K

*GLOSSARY: 

• Chinese names are often composed of characters that carry specific meanings, and understanding these meanings can provide deeper insight into the person’s identity or the family’s aspirations for them. Here’s a structured way to explain Chinese names: (1) Family Name (Surname) and Given Name. Chinese names typically start with the family name, followed by the given name. For example, in the name 王伟 (Wáng Wěi), 王 (Wáng) is the family name and 伟 (Wěi) is the given name. (2) Character Meanings: Each character in a Chinese name has its own meaning. For example: 王 (Wáng) means “king” or “monarch.” and 伟 (Wěi) means “great” or “magnificent.” (3) Tone and Pronunciation: Highlight the importance of tone in Chinese names, as different tones can change the meaning of the characters. For instance, the character 马 (mǎ) with a third tone means “horse,” while 妈 (mā) with a first tone means “mother.”

*Proofread by 2024.07.16* 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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