After the interview, Lin Yan thanked Pei Nanxu and Chu Jiayao.

Youre welcome. Of course I had to defend my companys artist! Chu Jiayao didnt put on an air as he curiously sized Lin Yan up. Oh yeah, Miss Lin Yan, are you very close to our Nanxu?

Chu Jiayao was really curious about Lin Yans relationship with Pei Nanxu. Hence, he couldnt help but probe and ask.

Errr Lin Yan, who hadnt expected that her boss would be so down-to-earth, was at a loss for words.

Pei Nanxu interrupted, looking helpless. President Chu, didnt I mention this before? We are merely friends. I recommended her because she has potential.

Chu Jiayao looked as though he didnt believe a single word that Pei Nanxu had just said. He clicked his tongue and retorted, Did I just meet you yesterday? You have never asked anything about the companys matters or recommended anyone to me before. Something is amiss.

Chu Jiayao was quite certain of his hunch.

Pei Nanxu exchanged a glance with Lin Yan helplessly. If this went on, Chu Jiayaos imagination would run wild again.

A second later, Chu Jiayao narrowed his eyes and interrogated them. As your boss, I demand the truth! Are the two of you in a relationship?

Lin Yan coughed and choked when she heard him.

She and Pei Nanxu Impossible!

Pei Nanxu sighed wearily. President Chu, its really not that

Lin Yan nodded furiously. How could it be? Its totally impossible!

Chu Jiayaos eyes swiveled from Pei Nanxu to Lin Yan repeatedly. If he isnt dating you, why would he be so protective of you? He may seem gentle and polite to everyone, but he has never crossed a line! Especially around an actress!

Lin Yan was speechless

She could tell that Chu Jiayao was bent on seeking the truth and was too smart and shrewd to be fooled. To prevent him from making wild guesses, Lin Yan had to spin a lie. I I I am considered his relative!

Youre his relative? Chu Jiayao looked startled. I had no idea that the Pei family had relatives like you

Chu Jiayao didnt mean to insult Lin Yan, but a prominent family like the Peis naturally wouldnt be associated with relatives like her

Lin Yan coughed to clear her throat. She then explained using the same way she had used to answer Duoduo. We are distant relatives We are not related by blood Mr. Pei was nice enough to help me

Chu Jiayao narrowed his eyes suspiciously. Alright, I believe you. But why didnt he help you before? Why would he wait until now?

Lin Yan bit her lip, looking conflicted. Then, she muttered under her breath, I just started dating Pei Nanxus Big Brother So I just became his distant relative

Pei Nanxu heard Lin Yan and chuckled in amusement.

Lin Yan wasnt wrong

What did you say? Chu Jiayao pressed on, as he hadnt caught her words.

Lin Yan hastily replied, Nothing! I wanted to say that every word I say is true! I would never dare lie to you, President Chu! If Im telling a lie, may I be struck by lightning!

Chu Jiayao stroked his chin, looking thoughtful. Hmmm

Pei Nanxu cut across before Chu Jiayao could interrogate Lin Yan again. Lin Yan, go back first.

Oh! Okay! I shall set off now then Lin Yan swiftly departed.