My crush wants to be my sugar daddy.

Chapter 137 Yan Chuan: I'm serious.

Private kitchen restaurant.

Jiang Haochen is a regular here, and the waiters recognize him. As soon as he enters, a waiter comes up to greet him.

"Mr. Jiang, do you have a private room reserved?"

Jiang Haochen: "My friend has already arrived, I can go in by myself."

After saying that, he walked straight inside.

After walking for a while and entering the corridor leading to the private rooms, he called over a waiter who was serving food and asked quite naturally, "Which private room is Chi Yuan in?"

His question was so natural, and given his status, the waiter answered it almost without thinking.

"Mr. Chi is in room 216 on the second floor."

"Thanks."

Jiang Haochen turned and walked upstairs, thinking of an excuse to go in later. But before he could come up with an excuse, he ran into an acquaintance as soon as he stepped onto the second-floor corridor.

"Ah Chen?" Xie Lingzhou and a director came out of the private room and bumped into Jiang Haochen.

Jiang Haochen was slightly taken aback: "You're eating here?"

Xie Lingzhou: "Yes, I had dinner with Director Ouyang to discuss a script, and we even talked about you just now."

Ouyang Yi is a rising star director who has been in the spotlight for the past two years. At less than forty years old, his films have already won international awards: "Jiang Yingdi, I am a big fan of yours. It's just a pity that you had already retired when I was making the film. I wonder if we will have the opportunity to work together again in the future."

Jiang Haochen politely replied, "There will be."

Xie Lingzhou immediately said, "Coincidentally, Director Ouyang has a script with two male leads. I've read it, and it's excellent. I think it's the type you'll like. Ah Chen, are you interested in taking a look?"

Ouyang Yi also looked at Jiang Haochen with anticipation.

Jiang Haochen said tactfully, "I'm currently busy filming 'Eternal Life' and don't have time right now."

Ouyang Yi immediately said, "That's alright. The movie is still in the preparation stage, and it won't be filmed for another six months. You can take a look at the script first. If you can make a comeback and act alongside Lingzhou, the movie will be more than halfway to success."

Just then, the door to a private room not far from them opened, and a group of people walked out. In the small corridor, they naturally saw each other.

Chi Yuan spotted Jiang Haochen in the crowd at a glance. His eyes lit up at first, but when he noticed Xie Lingzhou standing next to Jiang Haochen, the light in his eyes immediately dimmed, and he even lowered his eyes to avoid looking at Jiang Haochen.

At this point, Mr. Jiang probably didn't want to see him.

Avoiding one's own gaze?

His evasive action infuriated Jiang Haochen. Jiang Haochen subconsciously wanted to walk towards Chi Yuan, but Xie Lingzhou pressed down on his shoulder: "Achen, why don't you take a look at the notebook first?"

Ouyang Yi immediately added, "Yes, you can take a look at the notebook first."

With just a few words, Chi Yuan already knew why Mr. Jiang was here.

Mr. Jiang came here specifically to meet the director in preparation for Xie Lingzhou's comeback. Sure enough, those fans were absolutely right; Mr. Jiang retired from acting because of Xie Lingzhou, and his comeback will also be because of him.

Chi Yuan pursed his lips, and just as he was thinking about how to leave gracefully, a hand put its arm around his shoulder.

Yan Chuan put one arm around his shoulder and led him over, naturally greeting everyone: "What a coincidence, Director Ouyang, we meet again."

Ouyang Yi and Yan Chuan had met a few times at events: "Actor Yan, what a coincidence, what brings you here...?"

Yan Yingdi's reputation for being a womanizer is well-known in the industry. He had just seen the news of the Huangquan CP trending on social media a little earlier, and now he saw the CP in person at the scene, in such an intimate pose. Ouyang Yi immediately had a knowing look on his face.

Jiang Haochen stared coldly at Yan Chuan's arm around Chi Yuan, wishing he could poke a hole in it.

Yan Chuan casually and naturally led Chi Yuan towards Ouyang Yi: "Let me introduce you to a young man. Chi Yuan is a young actor I admire. Director Ouyang, if you have a suitable role, would you consider him?"

When Yan Chuan said the word "appreciate," he deliberately paused for a moment. Everyone present, whether a director or an actor, could hear the deliberate intention in his words.

Just as Ouyang Yi was about to agree and give the other party face, he saw Jiang Yingdi suddenly walk over and abruptly pull the actor named Chi Yuan away.

"What Actor Yan said is true. Chi Yuan is an actor from our Tianyu. If there is a suitable role, Director Ouyang, please give him a chance." The words were addressed to Ouyang Yi, but Jiang Haochen's eyes remained fixed on Yan Chuan.

Ouyang Yi looked left and right, somewhat confused, but fortunately their demands were the same.

Ouyang Yi immediately took out his phone: "Of course, no problem. Um, Chi Yuan, right? Let's add each other on WeChat and keep in touch."

Chi Yuan didn't immediately take out his phone, but instead looked up at Jiang Haochen, as if seeking his consent.

Jiang Haochen was still angry and said stiffly, "Why are you looking at me? Hurry up and add me on WeChat."

Chi Yuan: "The phone is in this pocket."

Jiang Haochen paused for a moment, then awkwardly released his hand.

Chi Yuan then took out his phone and politely exchanged WeChat contacts with Ouyang Yi.

Xie Lingzhou watched coldly, feeling extremely resentful. His connections and resources had been taken by Chi Yuan for nothing. But he knew he couldn't show it; if he did, it would only be giving Chi Yuan face.

He's just a scheming man who wavers between two movie stars; Ah Chen could never like someone like that.

His immediate priority is to have more opportunities to spend time with Ah Chen so that he can rekindle their relationship.

"Ah Chen, how about we go inside and talk about the script?" Xie Lingzhou said with a smile. "We happen to have your favorite dishes today, so we can eat and talk at the same time."

Yan Chuan immediately chimed in, "What, is Actor Jiang making a comeback? Since you two want to discuss the script, we won't disturb you any longer. Chi Yuan, let's go."

Without waiting for anyone's reaction, he called to the others and headed downstairs.

Chi Yuan looked up at Jiang Haochen, who was also looking at him.

Chi Yuan pursed his lips and finally obediently said goodbye: "Mr. Jiang, I'll be going now."

After saying that, he quickly followed Yan Chuan downstairs.

gone?

Right in front of him, Chi Yuan actually followed Yan Chuan away?!

Jiang Haochen, who was already filled with jealousy, could no longer maintain his composure.

"Chi Yuan."

He called out to Chi Yuan.

The moment Chi Yuan looked back, Jiang Haochen tossed him the car keys: "Wait for me in the car."

Chi Yuan glanced at Xie Lingzhou, hesitated for a moment, and then agreed: "Okay."

His hesitation only made Jiang Haochen's gaze grow even colder.

He followed Yan Chuan right in front of me, and even though I told him to wait, he still hesitated.

An unprecedented surge of anger welled up in Jiang Haochen's heart.

Since the conversation had already reached this point, Jiang Haochen couldn't just leave, so he actually chatted with Ouyang Yi about the script for a while. Although he ended the conversation as quickly as possible, it still took up nearly twenty minutes.

When the three of them came downstairs, they unexpectedly saw Yan Chuan, who had not yet left, in the lobby.

Yan Chuan walked straight toward them, clearly having something to say.

"Mr. Jiang, may I have a word with you in private?" Yan Chuan asked with a smile.

Jiang Haochen looked at him coldly, neither agreeing nor refusing.

Sensing the awkward atmosphere, Ouyang Yi tactfully said, "Well, I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now."

Xie Lingzhou glanced at Jiang Haochen, hesitated for a moment, and then left with Ouyang Yi: "Director Ouyang, let me see you off."

After everyone had left, Jiang Haochen finally spoke: "What do you want to say? Speak up."

Yan Chuan stared at Jiang Haochen and suddenly said out of the blue, "I'm serious."

Jiang Haochen frowned: "What?"

Yan Chuan: "Someone told me that if I'm serious, you would consider letting him go."

Jiang Haochen's initially impatient gaze suddenly sharpened. Using the height of a step, he looked down at Yan Chuan, his entire being radiating the fury of someone whose territory had been invaded.

Yan Chuan put his hands in his pockets, a provocative smirk on his lips.

The two men stared at each other, like two lions declaring war.