Li Shuo · Chat

Li Shuo had just finished texting Li Chengxiu and stood up to put away his luggage. With his back to the aisle, his body slightly blocked the way. As Zhao Jinxin walked to the cabin entrance, Li Shuo turned around to apologize, "Sorry, I'm blocking your way." Zhao Jinxin proactively reached out his hand to introduce himself, specifically breaking down the characters of his name, "Hello, my name is Zhao Jinxin. 'Jin' as in splendid, and 'Xin' as in hardworking." Li Shuo shook his hand politely, "Hello, Li Shuo. 'Li' as in dawn, and 'Shuo' as in new moon." The two briefly chatted about their itineraries: Li Shuo was returning to settle down in China and was currently visiting family in the US; Zhao Jinxin's parents lived in New York, while he himself traveled around all year. A lady came over and indicated that the spot Zhao Jinxin was standing by was her seat. Zhao Jinxin easily persuaded her to swap seats with Li Shuo temporarily, taking the opportunity to sit next to him. After sitting down, Zhao Jinxin's gaze was direct and passionate, making no effort to hide his attraction. Li Shuo teased, "Mr. Zhao, looking at me like that might make me misunderstand." Zhao Jinxin responded directly and frankly, "You're not misunderstanding. I am very interested in you." Li Shuo politely declined on the spot, stating that he was currently dating Li Chengxiu and already had a partner. However, Zhao Jinxin did not back off, persistently asking about Li Chengxiu's appearance, personality, and the details of their relationship, showing a strong sense of probing. After the plane landed at JFK Airport in New York, the two temporarily went their separate ways. Li Shuo went home to visit his parents, while Zhao Jinxin took the initiative to find out about Li Shuo's schedule. Using their families' long-standing relationship and their fathers' business dealings as an excuse, he deliberately waited for him at a private high-society gala in New York,