My crush wants to be my sugar daddy.

Chapter 145 Mr. Jiang, who would pursue even if it meant being selfish

That day, Jiang Haochen was carrying takeout to go to Chi Yuan's hotel room when he ran into Director Yang, who lived on the same floor, as he got off the elevator.

Director Yang stared at the direction where Jiang Haochen had already turned halfway around, confirming where the other party had gone.

"Go find Chi Yuan?"

Jiang Haochen readily admitted, "Yes."

Seeing how frankly he answered, Director Yang suddenly became uncertain: "Are you aware of the rumors circulating about the crew?"

The crew has been gossiping about him and Chi Yuan lately, something Jiang Haochen knew about, and it was something he deliberately orchestrated. However, as the lead actor, no one dared to discuss it in front of him. Hearing Director Yang's question, Jiang Haochen immediately became interested and asked expectantly, "What rumors?"

Director Yang: "Have you been paying too much attention to Chi Yuan lately?"

Jiang Haochen: "Really?"

Is this going too far? He's already toned it down; he's just afraid the water will be too hot and the frog will escape.

Director Yang: "Now everyone in the crew is saying that you're going to sexually harass Chi Yuan."

What the hell?!

Jiang Haochen: "Nonsense."

"Sneaking away" my foot! I was chasing, chasing!

Jiang Haochen was furious.

As a renowned director, Director Yang was able to discern whether Jiang Haochen's emotions were genuine or not; it was clear that the other party was truly angry.

Knowing that Jiang Haochen didn't really intend to sexually harass Chi Yuan, his expression softened slightly: "I told you you weren't the kind of trash who would sexually harass his own artists."

Jiang Haochen: "..."

Director Yang continued, "Since you're not trying to sexually harass Chi Yuan, then stop bothering him. Your behavior is clearly making Chi Yuan uncomfortable."

Jiang Haochen was taken aback: "Chi Yuan... is he feeling unwell?"

Director Yang: "Haven't you noticed that Chi Yuan has been avoiding you?"

Have it?

Jiang Haochen began to recall Chi Yuan's reactions during this period.

Director Yang: "I won't mention anything else, just this thing about you always touching people inappropriately. If you're not trying to sexually harass them, why do you keep touching them? Last time you pinched his ear, the kid just froze, so embarrassed he didn't know what to do. It was obvious he didn't want to. If Chi Yuan had any ulterior motives, judging from your behavior these past few days, he probably would have already given in to you. But it's clear he didn't want to, but because of your position as producer and boss, he couldn't resist and could only pretend to be stupid."

From Director Yang's perspective, Jiang Haochen's behavior constituted harassment, and Chi Yuan, as the harassed party, dared not speak out despite his anger. He had seen many similar incidents in the industry and originally didn't want to get involved, but he had a good relationship with Jiang Haochen and felt that Chi Yuan had a promising future, so he didn't want the two of them to have a falling out.

Jiang Haochen: "...So that's how things are in your eyes."

Director Yang patted Jiang Haochen on the shoulder: "I know now that's not what you meant, but that's how this industry is, two men can't get too close. I've already spoken to the crew, no one will spread it around, just be careful from now on."

After saying that, Director Yang took the elevator downstairs.

In the hallway, only Jiang Haochen remained with a wry smile on his face. He had been thinking, "Why hasn't the news gotten out after all this effort? I thought it was because the timing wasn't right. Turns out, you've given me a gag order."

However, Director Yang's words did have some impact on Jiang Haochen.

Jiang Haochen hadn't considered Chi Yuan's attitude from a third-party perspective. In his eyes, all of Chi Yuan's reactions were adorable, even her occasional silences and avoidances were simply due to shyness. But from Director Yang's perspective, Chi Yuan's avoidance stemmed from unwillingness.

He never considered this possibility, or rather, he deliberately ignored it.

He had always known that Chi Yuan was unwilling to make their relationship public. He had simply misunderstood the situation, thinking that he was officially pursuing Chi Yuan, and that such a public declaration would eliminate any concerns about their relationship.

But is doing this really the right thing to do? He used his status as a sugar daddy to semi-force Chi Yuan to accept his public intimacy, and then used his status as a domineering CEO to semi-force the public disclosure of their relationship.

Will Chi Yuan be happy?

Xie Lingzhou had always been resistant to this.

But Chi Yuan is different. If his relationship with Chi Yuan hadn't started because of being kept by a sugar daddy, he would have been willing to stay behind the scenes as a boyfriend who wasn't publicly acknowledged.

Even if that feeling isn't pleasant.

With a "click," a door in the corridor opened.

Jiang Haochen subconsciously looked up and met the eyes of the person who came out.

"Mr. Jiang?" Chi Yuan asked, somewhat surprised.

He originally intended to sneak off to find Jiang Haochen, but unexpectedly, he saw Jiang Haochen as soon as he opened the door.

Chi Yuan's obvious surprise, however, was interpreted by Jiang Haochen as a different signal.

Chi Yuan didn't want to come looking for him himself.

That's true. When they booked the hotel, to avoid their relationship being discovered, their rooms were three floors apart. When they wanted to meet, they would sneak off to their rented apartment in the complex behind the hotel.

They agreed not to move around in the hotel.

Jiang Haochen tightened his grip on the takeout bag, hesitating whether to go over. He felt a tightness in his chest; he didn't want to feel so stifled, but he also didn't want to hurt Chi Yuan. He wanted to leave, but he was unwilling to give up, so he just stared at Chi Yuan.

After a brief moment of surprise, Chi Yuan took the initiative to walk over: "Mr. Jiang, are you here to see Director Yang?"

Director Yang's room is also on this floor.

Is this an attempt to save face?

Jiang Haochen suddenly got a little angry and said directly, "I've come to find you."

Chi Yuan was surprised again; this was the first time Mr. Jiang had come to his room on set to find him.

Jiang Haochen didn't miss the surprise in Chi Yuan's eyes. He kept staring, unwilling to miss even the slightest change in Chi Yuan's emotions, thinking that as soon as fear or reluctance flashed in Chi Yuan's eyes, he would leave immediately.

No.

Chi Yuan glanced down at the takeout in his hand, smiled, and asked, "Did you buy this for me?"

Jiang Haochen hummed in agreement: "I'd like to have dinner with you."

Chi Yuan: "Let's eat in the room."

Chi Yuan took the takeout from Jiang Haochen and led him into his room. As soon as the door closed, Chi Yuan said, "I was just saying I'd come to room 302 to find you."

302 was the house they rented for their trysts.

Jiang Haochen watched as Chi Yuan laid out the things he had bought one by one on the coffee table, and couldn't help but ask tentatively, "Did you run into Director Yang when you came here?"

Chi Yuan hummed in agreement and opened the lids of the takeout boxes one by one.

Jiang Haochen: "He told me to stay away from you from now on."

Chi Yuan was taken aback and turned to look at him.

Jiang Haochen walked over, close enough to see Chi Yuan's eyes clearly: "They're saying that everyone in the crew is saying that Producer Jiang is trying to sexually harass the male lead."

Chi Yuan blinked and smiled, "Xiao Zhao also told me about this, but he said Director Yang issued a gag order, and no one in the crew will spread it."

This was not the answer Jiang Haochen wanted to hear.

Jiang Haochen took a few steps closer, rested one hand on the coffee table, and looked down at Chi Yuan, who was sitting cross-legged on the floor. He asked, word by word, "What's your opinion on this matter?"

Chi Yuan shrank back a little, creating some distance, and looked up at Jiang Haochen: "What do you mean, 'what do you think'?"

Are you afraid of it getting out?

The words were on the tip of his tongue, but Jiang Haochen swallowed them back. He composed himself and changed the subject: "Producer Jiang wants to have an affair with the male lead. What does the male lead think about this?"

Mr. Jiang is up to his old tricks again.

Chi Yuan smiled and played along: "I've said it before, as long as the male lead is mine, Mr. Jiang can do whatever he wants."

This was not the answer he wanted.

Jiang Haochen clenched his fists, his hands gripping the coffee table. He was very unhappy, but he didn't want to get angry.

Kiss me.

Chi Yuan blinked her beautiful eyes and obediently kissed him. The soft touch glided between his lips and teeth, traveling down his body.

Jiang Haochen felt Chi Yuan's teasing, then forcefully pulled the person buried in his chest up, changed positions, and kissed him back fiercely. He didn't release him until the pent-up anger in his heart dissipated.

Shen Lian was right; their relationship was unequal from the start, and they shouldn't try to change it easily.

Besides, what's wrong with Chi Yuan wanting resources? When pursuing someone, there's always some sacrifice involved. You can't expect someone to give you resources when they're your lover, but then demand nothing when they're your boyfriend.

Jiang Haochen, don't be impatient, Chi Yuan just hasn't fallen for you yet.

Jiang Haochen calmed himself down, sat up, and pulled up Chi Yuan, whose face was flushed. The boy's eyes were wet from the earlier commotion.

Jiang Haochen: "If anyone asks you about the rumors circulating on set, just say that I like you. Don't worry if it gets out, I'll handle it."

If he didn't want to affect Chi Yuan, he should listen to Director Yang and keep his distance. But Jiang Haochen didn't want to; he wanted to assert his dominance and subtly let Chi Yuan know that he was pursuing him.

When the contract expires and I'm still pursuing him like this, Chi Yuan should know how I feel about him.

At that time, if Chi Yuan still didn't like him, he would have the ability to eliminate the influence on Chi Yuan.

He admitted that he was being somewhat selfish, but...

Jiang Haochen raised his hand and touched the boy's face: "Don't be afraid."

I won't hurt you, please give me a chance.

Chi Yuan hummed in agreement.

Jiang Haochen smiled slightly, taking it as the boy's agreement.