The next day, in a private room in a cafe…
"Sister Yan, why did you ask me to meet you out today? Is Brother Yu alright?" asked Ling Yue.
Lin Yan propped her chin on her hand as she stirred her coffee with a spoon. "His fever has gone down, and he has stopped working temporarily."
Ling Yue smiled and blinked. "I heard from Xing Chen that you are very strict. Even Cheng Mo wouldn't dare disturb Brother Yu without your permission."
Ling Yue sensed that Lin Yan was distracted. "Sister Yan, is something bothering you?"
Lin Yan snapped out of her daze. She didn't like feeling conflicted, so she replied, "Ling Yue, I have something to ask you."
"What is it? Sister Yan, you can ask me. I will tell you everything I know." Ling Yue immediately promised her.
Lin Yan chose her words carefully. "Ling Yue, let me ask you a question. Does Pei Yucheng have a close friend or confidant?"