Despite Lu Aotian's extreme protection, there was bound to be a time when he would be a little distracted.

It was during the time that he went to take a phone call that an ardent admirer ran over to Wan Jia to try out his luck.

"Hi beautiful," he greeted in a gentlemanly manner.

Wan Jia was not in the mood to talk to men who were obviously trying to hit on her and only nodded half heartedly.

The man was content that he was not ignored and pushed his luck a little further.

"My surname is Guo and my name is Guo Haisheng. Beautiful, how should I adress you?"

"Mrs. Lu." she answered.

The man suffered a blow but laughed it off. Mrs. Lu? They were only engaged. Who knew if they would actually get married?

However, seeing that the beauty was obviously keeping a distance, he changed his tactics.

"I'm the Vice President of Climax Studio. I see that you have a very impressive talent in fashion design. If you don't find our company too shabby, I would like to invite you over. The terms will be adjusted to suit your requirements."

At the mention of Climax Studio, her expression changed.

"But I sent my portfolio over and was rejected." She said.

The man frowned. Sent her portfolio? He and his brother, CEO Guo, had tried to invite her by all means. He was in fact just striking a conversation believing that she would not agree. Who knew that he would come across such a shocking truth?

"What are you talking about? We, Climax Studio, have always been appreciative of talent. How could we..." he thought about something and his expression changed. President Lu seemed too protective of this beauty. Could he have interfered with the invite they sent over as well as her portfolio?

"Something might have gone wrong in our offices. Please forgive our carelessness and consider us." he said.

If even he could think of such a possibility, how could Wan Jia not have discovered?

Damn that Lu Aotian! He could really go to any extent to make her have no choice but to go to Elite Fashion World. No wonder she had not recieved a single invite.

"I'll think about it, Vice President Guo." she said distantly.

The way this man was looking at her, it would be best to keep her distance.

"So, designer Wan, do you think we could exchange phone numbers?"

Wan Jia frowned. "Vice President Guo, I don't think it would be a very good thing to flirt with a potential subordinate."

"Sorry, my bad. I just...nevermind. If you really come to our company, you don't have to worry about me trying to get close to you. The company is very strict against relationships between superiors and subordinates."

Well, at least that was true. She did not have to worry about him pestering her in the company. "However, if you decide not to come, will I be allowed to go after you?" he laughed, making it sound like a joke.

Wan Jia saw Lu Aotian approaching at terrific speed from the corner of her eye. This man before her was courting death! "I'm sorry but no. As my fiancé previously mentioned, I'm engaged. It wouldn't be so nice to try and interfere with a solid relationship, don't you think?"

Her fiancé, solid relationship...

Lu Aotian smiled.

The man scowled.

He did not believe that he had completely lost. After all, although he could not compare to a pinky finger of Lu Aotian's in terms of wealth and influence, he was also handsome in his own way-even though Lu Aotian was at least ten times more handsome than him.

"If fate has it, may we meet again, beautiful." he said as he cowered in fear when Lu Aotian held Wan Jia from behind and glared at him.

"Let's go home." he said. This was one of the worst banquets of his life. Not only had he not managed to make her less attractive, he had gained a romantic rival out of thin air.

"Okay." she was also getting tired of these pestering men. "Let's say goodbye to Elder Qian." They had already previously given their presents.

"Grandfather Qian, we have to deal with some matters later so we should leave now." she said sweetly.

"Oh, good child. Remember to pay this old man a visit." he said. He had made Wan Jia promise to visit him. "Don't let this rascal stop you. If he doesn't want to come, just ignore him."

Lu Aotian instantly erupted in jealousy. "Why is it that you have never told me to call you 'grandfather' and only told Wanwan? Who is it that plays chess with you? Humph!"

"You rascal. Just say you're jealous that your fiancée looks up to me." he laughed.

Wan Jia recalled something. "Now that you mention it, Grandfather Qian, I agree to be your disciple."

The old man was elated. "Little girl, you made the right choice. This old man will definitely hand down all my knowledge to you."

After years of searching, he had finally found someone worthy of his knowledge. He could now spend the rest of his life in peace.

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On the other hand, Yun Xuan was also being urged by her mother to leave.

"Mom, have you even said hi to Elder Qian?"

"I already did. I'm tired. Are we going home or do you prefer to stay and come on your own?" she asked impatiently.

"Fine, fine. We're going." she sulked. Her mother was acting a little strange today, especially near Wan Jia.