My crush wants to be my sugar daddy.

Chapter 220 IF Line - What's the name of the person you have a crush on?

An awkward silence filled the living room.

But the three were in completely different states. One was embarrassed, one was smug, and one had a heart condition.

Xu Mo clutched his chest, thinking about the scene he saw when he rushed in. He wished he could wash his eyes. Jiang Haochen, that beast, had only told him yesterday that he wanted to pursue Chi Yuan, and today he had already slept with her.

No, I probably went to sleep last night.

Xu Mo glared fiercely at Jiang Haochen, who was beaming with smugness, then turned to Chi Yuan: "Chi Yuan,"

"Huh?" The boy responded awkwardly, somewhat hesitant to look at Xu Mo.

Xu Mo raised his voice slightly: "Look at me."

Chi Yuan obediently looked over, and Jiang Haochen, seeing his child being scolded, became displeased: "Why are you shouting so loudly? If you have something to say, come to me."

"Shut up!"

Xu Mo's imposing aura was too strong, so Jiang Haochen shut up.

Xu Mo looked at Chi Yuan again, his voice softening slightly: "Chi Yuan, there's a question that requires your serious answer."

Seeing Xu Mo's serious tone, Chi Yuan disregarded his embarrassment and nodded earnestly.

Xu Mo took a deep breath, pointed at Jiang Haochen, and asked, "Did he... force you?"

Jiang Haochen: "!!!"

Chi Yuan was stunned, realizing that Xu Mo had misunderstood, and quickly explained, "No, no, my brother didn't force me."

Xu Mo's expression softened slightly: "So you're willing?"

Chi Yuan blushed and gave a soft "hmm".

Jiang Haochen's already smug face instantly lit up with joy. Although he had already confirmed Chi Yuan's feelings while they were in bed, admitting it in front of outsiders felt different.

Xu Mo couldn't stand his expression and slammed her hand on the table in anger: "What are you laughing at? If Chi Yuan had shaken his head just now, I would have taken you, you beast, to the police station immediately. How old is Chi Yuan? How could you do that to him!"

"I turned eighteen last year."

Before Jiang Haochen could answer, Chi Yuan interrupted.

Xu Mo: "..."

Jiang Haochen: "(#^.^#)".

Chi Yuan realized he had overreacted and awkwardly fell silent.

His outburst completely deflated Xu Mo, who sighed and asked Jiang Haochen, "So, are you two dating now?"

Jiang Haochen replied without hesitation, "Of course. I've told you before, I like Chi Yuan, and now that I've finally won him over, of course we should date."

Chi Yuan's eyes widened in surprise. What did his brother say? His brother was pursuing him?

Xu Mo couldn't help but roll her eyes. Yesterday she said she'd pursue him, and today she's got him? You call that "hard-won"? You've redefined "hard-won." And that guy next to her, looking like he doesn't care about money, you're probably selling yourself and still helping Jiang Haochen count the money.

Xu Mo: "So, how do you plan to handle this relationship?"

Jiang Haochen: "What do you mean, how do we handle this? We're already together, let's just date normally."

As he spoke, he glanced at Chi Yuan, who happened to be looking at him as well. So he naturally reached out and took Chi Yuan's hand, gently kneading it.

"Let go!" Xu Mo grabbed a book and threw it at him. "Why are you sitting so close? Move apart!"

Chi Yuan obediently moved closer to the edge of the sofa. Jiang Haochen was a little reluctant, but considering that future public relations would depend on his own agent, he dawdled over.

Xu Mo had the unsettling feeling that he was a wicked mother-in-law trying to break up a young couple. He composed himself and said seriously, "You can date, but you must keep it a secret."

Chi Yuan didn't react much, but Jiang Haochen frowned: "Why keep it a secret? There's nothing shameful about Chi Yuan and me dating. I don't remember any of the endorsements I've taken restricting me from being single. As for other work, so be it if it affects me; I'll have to change careers sooner or later anyway."

Not wanting to affect his brother's career, Chi Yuan spoke up to persuade him, "It's okay, I don't mind keeping it a secret."

Jiang Haochen was about to speak when Xu Mo interrupted him: "Do you think I asked you to keep this a secret just to avoid affecting your work? I wouldn't care if you dated anyone else. But dating Chi Yuan is unacceptable."

Jiang Haochen asked, puzzled, "Why?"

Xu Mo: "Before today, Chi Yuan was your brother, the student you sponsored. You didn't just meet today; you've known each other for three years. For those three years, you've been supporting Chi Yuan's education with money and effort. Three years later, right after Chi Yuan finished his college entrance exams, you slept with him. If this gets out, what will people think?"

Upon hearing this, both of their expressions changed.

Xu Mo continued, "Yes, Chi Yuan is eighteen years old, but you are already twenty-six. If an eighteen-year-old is dating another eighteen-year-old, people will praise it as a beautiful campus romance. But if a twenty-six-year-old is dating an eighteen-year-old, then you are an old liar."

Jiang Haochen, the old swindler: "..."

Chi Yuan panicked and hurriedly explained, "My brother didn't lie to me."

Xu Mo looked at Chi Yuan and patiently explained, "If Jiang Haochen weren't a public figure, no one would pay attention to you two being together. But he is a public figure, so your relationship will definitely be magnified and interpreted. This matter will not only affect Jiang Haochen's career, but also yours. Chi Yuan, you just finished your college entrance exams and haven't even been to university yet. You don't know what you're going to face. It's just a relationship; keeping it a secret isn't wrong. You don't have to make it a battle with the whole world to show your love."

Both of them were embarrassed by the retort.

"I'll listen to you." Jiang Haochen was convinced. He had been too naive. His identity was destined to bring trouble to Chi Yuan.

He didn't want to affect Chi Yuan's longing for university life.

After saying that, he looked at Chi Yuan and said, "Can we go public after you graduate from university?"

Chi Yuan naturally had no objection: "Mm."

Xu Mo thought to himself: Let's wait until you guys can hold out until then, or we might break up already.

Seeing that the two were about to start being all lovey-dovey again, Xu Mo kicked Jiang Haochen with his foot and said disdainfully, "Go change your clothes and come out with me."

Jiang Haochen asked, displeased, "What?"

Xu Mo: "I have a temporary job."

Although Jiang Haochen was very reluctant, he still changed his clothes and went out with Xu Mo. After driving out of the residential area, Xu Mo parked the car on the side of the road not far away.

Jiang Haochen asked in surprise, "Why did we stop here? Weren't we on work?"

Xu Mo said disdainfully, "With a face like yours, do you think you can even work?"

It was just a small wound, and after resting for two days it was almost healed, but now it's chipped off a new one.

Jiang Haochen touched the fresh wound on his forehead and said in a rather cheeky tone, "I bumped into it on the bed yesterday."

I didn't ask!

Looking at the incredibly flirtatious Jiang Haochen, Xu Mo thought about what he was going to say later and suddenly felt a little reluctant.

Jiang Haochen was examining his wounds in front of the mirror when he suddenly noticed Xu Mo's strange expression. He knew that Xu Mo had deliberately called him out because he had something to say.

"What are you trying to say?"

Xu Mo thought for a long time but couldn't come up with the right words, so he just said, "Are you sure Chi Yuan really likes you?"

Jiang Haochen froze: "What do you mean?"

Xu Mo: "Like I just said, Chi Yuan only got into university because of your sponsorship. If you hadn't saved him three years ago, he might have already been sold abroad by his father. You changed his life; to exaggerate a bit, you could be considered his savior. From the day you brought him back, your significance to him has been different. You should be able to see the difference in his attitude towards Xiao Cui, towards me, and towards you. So, are you really sure that Chi Yuan truly likes you? Likes you as much as you like him?"

"Buzz~~"

Jiang Haochen's mind began to feel hazy, and he could no longer hear Xu Mo's words clearly, yet those words stubbornly burrowed into his brain, one word at a time.

"Chi Yuancai is going to university. There he will meet many people his age who are on the same wavelength as him. What if he regrets it then and falls for someone else?"

"Chi Yuan is a good kid and a grateful person. I know he wouldn't hurt you, but I know you even better... If you give your heart away, only to find out that Chi Yuan is only with you out of gratitude, how would you feel?"

"Haochen, think it through carefully. If you've thought it through and still want to be with Chi Yuan, then I wish you both the best."

Jiang Haochen didn't know how he got out of the car. He didn't leave with Xu Mo, nor did he go back to the apartment. Instead, he sat alone in a small park near the apartment, staring blankly at the lake.

He thought about many things: the first time he met Chi Yuan, the little things he did with Chi Yuan over the past three years, and the first time he realized he liked Chi Yuan.

But all he could think about was his feelings for Chi Yuan. But what about Chi Yuan's feelings for him?

The only person better than him is my brother.

He thought of what Chi Yuan said when he was drunk that night. Maybe it was just because he was better than that person that Chi Yuan liked him too?

For the first time in his twenty-six years, Jiang Haochen has fallen for someone. He doesn't want to give up, nor does he want to force himself.

He thought about it for a long time, so long that his skin felt like it was being pricked by needles from the sun, before he got up and decided to go back to find Chi Yuan.

As he walked towards the residential area, he encountered Chi Yuan, who was about to take his clothes to the dry cleaners, at the entrance.

"Brother? You're back?" The boy looked at him with eyes full of surprise.

Jiang Haochen couldn't help but move closer: "Where are we going?"

"Go to the dry cleaner next door. My cosplay outfit got all wrinkled." Chi Yuan blushed.

Jiang Haochen walked to his side, raised his hand as if to pat the boy's head through his hat, but then withdrew his hand: "I'll go with you."

Chi Yuan was naturally pleased, and the two walked side by side under the shade of the trees.

Jiang Haochen looked at the dappled sunlight at his feet and casually asked, "Chi Yuan, can you tell me about the person you used to have a crush on?"

What kind of feelings does Chi Yuan have?

Chi Yuan glanced at his brother, then asked sheepishly, "What do you mean?"

Jiang Haochen: "For example... what's his name? What kind of person is he?"

Chi Yuan stopped.

Jiang Haochen took two steps, then turned back in surprise when he saw that Chi Yuan hadn't followed. He saw the young man not far away speaking in the bright sunlight.

The person I have a crush on is named Jiang Haochen. He's a really, really good person.

At that moment, Jiang Haochen had his answer.