Yan, being the kind of person he is, would never flatter someone to please them.
Moreover, strictly speaking, he doesn't have any particular connection with Bai Xiangdong.
So, even though Yan and Bai Xiangdong have met several times, they have not appeared to be familiar with each other.
On the other hand, Cheng Ye seems to have grown quite close to Bai Xiangdong, to Bai Shao's surprise.
"Mr. Cheng, you and my father really have a fate!"
Bai Xiangdong is an odd character. Normally, he is indifferent to others, but when he encounters kindred spirits like Cheng Ye and Zhu Qianying, he tends to talk endlessly.
"Yes, it is rare to meet a kindred spirit!"
Cheng Ye, aside from the intention to get along well with Zhu Qianying's friend, does indeed share quite a bit in common with Bai Xiangdong. After all, their professions have many similarities.
Yan shows little interest in their conversation and casually chats haphazardly with Bai Shao, until he hears Bai Xiangdong talking.
