The Sugar Daddy Is Me

"Wow, this is your home in Beijing?" Tian Chuxi took off her sunglasses and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"You're here? Welcome." Zhang Yang smiled and stepped forward, casually removing Tian Chuxi's mask. "This place is big enough and private enough, so feel free to play."

Upon hearing this, Tian Chuxi smiled, stood on tiptoe, wrapped her arms around Zhang Yang's neck, and gave him a passionate kiss.

With guests arriving, Zhang Yang naturally gave Tian Chuxi a thorough tour of the house, inside and out. They say a man is a boy until he dies, and he's pretty much there. Anyway, when showing people around his house, he acts like a boy showing off his toys.

"A garden of several thousand square meters? And a separate banquet hall? A swimming pool on two underground floors, a movie theater, a spa?" Tian Chuxi's mouth dropped open.

This is a true luxury mansion, far beyond what she can afford to live in now.

How much did you spend here?

"That's quite a lot, three hundred million. If you work hard, it's not hopeless," Zhang Yang said with a smile.

How would you rate Tian Chuxi's status? She's a rising star, with fame and attention, and her popularity is undeniable, but whether she's a top-tier actress is a matter of much debate.

However, Zhang Yang felt that Tian Chuxi was still somewhat lacking in the top tier.

For example, her works and the quality of her brand endorsements. Only when she can play the lead role in a truly big-budget production, and when she can become the domestic spokesperson for a top international luxury brand, will her status be truly secure.

"Three hundred million?" Tian Chuxi gasped. "Only actresses at the level of the current top four actresses would dare to dream of that."

"Have some ambition, okay? With your potential, you might very well have a place among the top four rising stars in the future," Zhang Yang said dismissively. "If your new project needs money, I'll invest in it."

"I almost forgot, I also have you as my sugar daddy." Tian Chuxi suddenly smiled. "Sugar daddy, aren't you going to take me to your bedroom?"

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The next two days.

While the entertainment industry outside was in turmoil and chaos, Zhang Yang and Tian Chuxi spent two pleasant days peacefully in their luxurious mansion.

It would be boring to stay in a small house for two days, but that's not the case in a place with several thousand square meters of space.

These past two days, Zhang Yang and Tian Chuxi have indeed spent a rather pleasant and fulfilling time together at the manor in the Beijing Manor.

The two sometimes engaged in immersive acting practice sessions, and at other times exchanged in-depth insights.

The swimming pool, the private cinema, and even the kitchen and dining room all bear traces of their duels.

"You really are tireless, my darling." Tian Chuxi nestled in Zhang Yang's arms, looking up at the dazzlingly handsome face in front of her, recalling the moments they had spent together over the past two days.

Suddenly, a look of indulgence and tenderness flashed across her face.

"The situation has been a bit unusual these past two days," Zhang Yang said, somewhat embarrassed.

The main reason was that after taking the Minor Qi-Nourishing Pill—no, the crude version—it seemed like I had inexhaustible energy in my body, and I could work without sleep or fatigue.

This medicine is far too potent.

"Um, I'm going to take a shower, do you want to come?" Zhang Yang stood up, revealing a back with clearly defined and perfect muscles.

Tian Chuxi gave a soft "hmm," the blush on her cheeks still lingering.

In the early morning, in the penthouse suite, the two of them, after taking a shower, nestled together on the bed, facing the terrace, where they could vaguely see the thousands of square meters of garden below and the ivory-white fountain.

Tian Chuxi held up her phone, having a habit of secretly reading fans' comments.

"I feel a little ashamed."

She suddenly said something and snuggled closer to Zhang Yang.

"What are you ashamed of?" Zhang Yang asked curiously, glancing at the comments displayed on Tian Chuxi's phone.

[This wave of Xiong Cai is truly unprecedented in the entertainment industry; it's a complete massacre, leaving a trail of corpses. Yet, even in this situation, our Chu Xi remains unscathed, untainted by the mire.]

[Exactly. Even someone like Xiong Cai has nothing to say, which shows that our sister really got to where she is through hard work.]

Our unnie is immune to scandals.

Looking at these confident comments, and then at Tian Chuxi lying in his arms, with whom he had spent two crazy days, Zhang Yang was at a loss for words.

As expected, fans are always the most adorable.

They probably can't imagine the circumstances under which Tian Chuxi saw their comments.

"Actually, our relationship is pretty pure, so you don't need to feel ashamed," Zhang Yang said out of the blue.

"You mean... we're dating?" Tian Chuxi's eyes lit up immediately.

"Uh... of course not." Zhang Yang chuckled awkwardly.

"Oh, I see. We're friends without any ulterior motives, the kind who occasionally have friendly matches, you mean casual sex partners?" Tian Chuxi said with a half-smile. "How about it? Does it satisfy some kind of fetish of yours? To be honest, getting me, doesn't it give you a sense of accomplishment?"

"That's absolutely slander! I do have feelings for you, but you know we can't possibly be in a relationship," Zhang Yang said righteously.

"What's there to explain? It's great that we're friends. There's no pressure between us." Tian Chuxi suddenly smiled and pecked Zhang Yang on the corner of his mouth. "Okay, Zhang Yang, I've had a really, really happy two days with you. I'm looking forward to seeing you again."

"Yes, I'm looking forward to it too."

"I'll be going now, you're busy, and so am I." Tian Chuxi stretched gently, as if she were yawning.

"Then let me take you there?"

"No, I'll leave quietly by myself later. If a car comes by, have you forgotten what happened before?" Tian Chuxi turned to look at Zhang Yang and said.

Since Tian Chuxi insisted, Zhang Yang didn't say anything more.

Later that evening, Tian Chuxi quietly got into the car that was picking her up and left without a word.

Standing on the terrace, Zhang Yang watched the car disappear into the distance, reflecting on the past two days, feeling as if he had just had a wonderful dream.

"I should get busy too."

The ups and downs of the entertainment industry are naturally irrelevant to him; he has his own career to attend to.

In the afternoon, Zhang Yang drove to Tianjin, where the first branch of Tianjin Soup King Hotpot was about to open.

In the short term, including the Soup King Hotpot that have already opened or are about to open in Beijing, there are a total of thirteen stores in the Beijing. The Beijing is now almost saturated, and there will be no further expansion for the time being.

In Tianjin, Soup King Hotpot has five stores.

Given the success of Soup King Hotpot in Beijing, it's inevitable that it will spread to Tianjin. Therefore, there's a high probability that the first Soup King Hotpot restaurant in Tianjin.

As expected, the Tianjin Joy City store once again enjoyed a grand opening.

The title of "Queue King" is no joke.

Even before lunchtime, the waiting area outside the restaurant was already packed. Many people who had received a number couldn't find a seat and could only watch from afar, sighing in vain.

Zhang Yang watched from afar, smiled, picked up his phone, and casually posted a message on his WeChat Moments.

Immediately, likes flooded in.

"Young Master Zhang, are you in Tianjin?" Li Xingyu directly messaged Zhang Yang privately.

"Yes, the new store opened, I came to check it out," Zhang Yang replied casually.

Although Li Xingyu's company holds a 10% stake, it does not actually participate in any management of Soup King Hotpot; it is merely a shareholder.

"What a coincidence! I'm also in Tianjin. Shall we go back together?" Li Xingyu extended a warm invitation.

Zhang Yang had no objection, so he drove off to meet up with Li Xingyu.

In the afternoon, near the Vientiane City in Tianjin, Zhang Yang ran into Li Xingyu had just come out of the Vientiane City after shopping.

"A bag? Bought it for a girl?"

"To be honest, I have a younger sister studying in Tianjin, and I came to visit her this time." Li Xingyu waved the bag in his hand and smiled, "She was a little temperamental the other day, so I'm just trying to appease her."

"What kind of girl is she? She dares to give Young Master Li such attitude?" Zhang Yang asked in surprise.

"If it's just for fun, of course you don't have to take it seriously. The main thing is that this person and I are truly in love. As you know, in the world of love, family background is secondary, and she doesn't care about those things either," Li Xingyu said.

"Does she know about your family situation?" Zhang Yang asked again.

"Well... well, I haven't told her yet." Li Xingyu paused for a moment, then shook his head. "But it wasn't intentional. I just haven't told her yet. Besides, I haven't been hiding my poverty or pretending to be poor. I spend money and buy things as I please. She should be able to tell."

"You know how to have fun." Zhang Yang chuckled, but didn't say anything more.

That explains it. In other words, in the girl's eyes, Li Xingyu is a man in his thirties who is still unmarried and has a certain economic foundation. Hmm, no wonder this girl sometimes dares to throw a little tantrum.

Honestly, if it were an ordinary girl, would she dare to throw a tantrum after knowing Li Xingyu's true identity?

Who knows, if Li Xingyu coughs on the phone, the girl might rush over that very night to check on him.

"Come on, Young Master Zhang, take your car. I took the high-speed rail here for convenience this time." Li Xingyu unceremoniously got into the passenger seat of Zhang Yang's Ghost.

"So that's why you were rushing to meet me, trying to hitch a ride with me, right?" Zhang Yang said with a smile.

"I won't let you off the hook. When we get back to Beijing, I have a few sports cars in my garage that are just sitting there. Feel free to take them and drive them as you please," Li Xingyu said, waving his hand.

A moment later, Zhang Yang drove Li Xingyu straight to Tianjin University.

Li Xingyu didn't tell the girl in advance that he was coming, thinking it would be a surprise.

Along the way, during casual conversation, Zhang Yang became curious about what the girl who had captured Li Xingyu's heart looked like.

Logically speaking, Li Xingyu has seen all kinds of beautiful women. Among his friends, there are those who own modeling agencies, and those slender-waisted, long-legged beauties lined up in front of him like cabbages.

What's so rare about it?

"Here, take a look." Li Xingyu generously showed Zhang Yang the photo. "You're not allowed to have any designs on this; I really like it."

Zhang Yang glanced at it and was surprised.

She turned out to be a pretty, slightly chubby-cheeked girl. She was certainly pretty, but definitely not the kind of stunning beauty.

"How did it go?" Li Xingyu asked.

"It's nice, but it's not my type. I've thought about it, and I'm a rather shallow person. I only like the kind that's stunning at first glance," Zhang Yang said with a smile.

"It's just a physical appearance; the most important thing is the heart. You'll understand when you meet someone who can truly understand you," Li Xingyu said smugly.

Zhang Yang smiled. What "compassionate confidante"? To put it bluntly, she's just a girl who can provide enough emotional value. Seeing how infatuated Li Xingyu is, he hoped it wasn't some kind of honey trap designed to win him over.

Do you think a honey trap involves a stunningly beautiful woman posing seductively in front of you?

Are you kidding me? Li Xingyu probably wouldn't even be bothered by that.

What you think of as a honey trap: Handsome guy, are you alone?

The real honey trap: Hey, hey, hey, why are you still as clueless as you were in high school?

What you thought was a honey trap: Handsome guy, please come and support my business more often in the future. I'm number 18.

The real honey trap: From now on, spend less money on your sister and save more to buy things for yourself. Treat yourself well, and your sister will always be here waiting for you.

Winning hearts and minds is paramount; striking at the heart of the matter is crucial. Throughout history, countless kings, generals, and heroes have withstood this tactic, let alone someone like Li Xingyu.

"Damn it." Zhang Yang's expression suddenly changed.

What the hell is he pretending to be so clear-headed about? He's only talking about Li Xingyu; if he were in that situation himself, could he handle it?

Zhang Yang felt that he probably couldn't handle it.

He suddenly understood Li Xingyu.

"We're almost there. How do we get there? Or should I wait here for you?" Zhang Yang looked at their destination, which was almost within reach.

"Let's go for a walk," Li Xingyu said, picking up his newly bought bag.

"Okay, let's do it together." Zhang Yang nodded.

He parked the car on the side of the road and then walked down with Li Xingyu.

"She just sent me some photos, saying she was eating dessert with her roommates outside. I recognize the shop; it's right outside the school gate. We used to go there often." Li Xingyu pointed to a shop in the distance.

"We don't need to go into the campus anymore."

"Okay, let's go over there." Zhang Yang nodded.

The two men chatted and strolled along the roadside, and Zhang Yang listened to Li Xingyu recount their daily interactions.

Looking at Li Xingyu's face, which was in its thirties, and seeing a youthful reminiscence and sweetness, Zhang Yang felt... hmm, is this what they call a youthful charm?

"She doesn't look like your first love, does she?" Zhang Yang asked abruptly.

"You... guessed right." Li Xingyu was taken aback, then nodded, not denying it. "When I first saw her, even though she only resembled her by a third, I panicked a little."

He explained the whole story, which was quite dramatic.

When Li Xingyu was a teenager, he had a first love he loved very much, and he thought they would be together forever. However, his first love contracted a rare disease and could not be saved even after being sent to the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

That kind of regret is something that Li Xingyu can never make up for, no matter how rich or powerful he is now.

Now, there seem to be signs that this regret can be remedied.

"We're here. She loves the double-skin milk pudding here, and she also likes the ginger milk curd. You can try some later." Li Xingyu said with a smile, waving his phone.

On his phone, there was still a chat history between him and his sister from just one minute ago.

The two passed by the store's floor-to-ceiling windows and glanced inside.

Zhang Yang didn't feel anything at first, but Li Xingyu's expression changed after just one glance.