Against the Odds: A Gamble for a New Year's Fortune
FluentFiction - Mandarin Chinese
Against the Odds: A Gamble for a New Year's Fortune
澳门的夜晚,赌场的灯光璀璨辉煌。
The night in Aomen, the lights of the casinos are dazzling and brilliant.
每一个桌子上,都有人在紧张地下注。
At every table, there are people nervously placing bets.
在一个角落里,梁坐在扑克牌桌前。
In a corner, Liang sits in front of the card table.
他的手心冒汗,不仅因为输赢,更因为每一筹码都关乎家人的未来。
His palms are sweaty, not only because of winning or losing, but because every chip concerns his family's future.
旁边是明和秀。
Beside him are Ming and Xiu.
他们都是经验丰富的玩家,坦然面对牌桌的压力。
They are both experienced players, calmly facing the pressure of the card table.
明笑意盈盈,秀则面无表情。
Ming smiles broadly, while Xiu remains expressionless.
但梁的内心在翻腾。
But inside, Liang is in turmoil.
他想着欠下的那笔巨额债务,这是他唯一的机会。
He thinks about the huge debt he owes; this is his only chance.
冬季的冷风透过窗缝,提醒着梁新年的临近。
The cold winter wind seeps through the window cracks, reminding Liang of the approaching New Year.
他心里默念,这是开始新生活的契机。
He silently tells himself, this is an opportunity to start a new life.
比赛开始,梁小心翼翼,甚至有些保守。
As the game begins, Liang proceeds cautiously, even somewhat conservatively.
但随着时间的推移,明和秀的气势如虹,梁的筹码慢慢减少。
But as time passes, Ming and Xiu gain momentum, and Liang's chips gradually decrease.
到了关键时刻,梁面前没有多少筹码了。
At the critical moment, Liang doesn't have many chips left.
他必须要做出决定。
He must make a decision.
保守一点可能暂时保存筹码,但一旦输了,也许一切就会完蛋。
Playing conservatively might temporarily save his chips, but if he loses, everything might fall apart.
在每个人紧盯牌局时,梁决定全押。
As everyone intensely focuses on the game, Liang decides to go all in.
几轮紧张的发牌之后,仅剩一张牌的揭晓。
After several tense rounds of dealing, only one card remains to be revealed.
梁的摆出的是一副似乎无力回天的普通牌,但是,奇迹发生了。
Liang shows a seemingly hopeless ordinary hand, but then, a miracle happens.
最后一张牌给了他一手顺子。
The last card gives him a straight.
周围的观众屏息凝神,接着响起热烈的掌声。
The surrounding audience holds their breath, and then applause erupts.
梁赢了!
Liang has won!
钟声敲响,新的一年开始了。
The bell tolls, marking the start of a new year.
梁感到内心的压力一下子释放出来。
Liang feels the pressure inside him suddenly release.
他知道自己做到了。
He knows he's done it.
他带着笑容,毅然决定回去后要告诉家人实情,坦诚面对一切。
With a smile, he decides firmly to go back and tell his family the truth, to face everything honestly.
澳门的夜空,烟花璀璨。
The night sky in Aomen is filled with dazzling fireworks.
梁抬头看到星空,他相信,无论怎样,未来总是充满希望的。
Liang looks up at the starry sky, believing that no matter what, the future is always full of hope.