Celebrity Girl Is My Wife

Ning Ran tried her best to keep a composed exterior, pretending to be deaf. Nevertheless, she was actually seething inside.

After the call ended, Nan Chen returned to his tasks at hand. He stayed focused and worked diligently until he could finish his tasks and clock out for the day.

He had reserved a table for them at a Ferropenian restaurant.

Ning Ran preferred hotpot, but since Nan Chen had already made the reservation for their dinner, she chose not to say anything and decided to go along with his decision.

Nan Chen had previously suggested that they should take the children to higher-class restaurants more frequently to help widen their worldviews and develop their characters.

Being a part of the Nan family meant that the children could no longer simply frequent kids' cafes and hotpot restaurants.

Nan Chen thought that Ning Ran should go to hotpot restaurants on her own if she had a craving for it. There was no need for her to expose the kids to rowdy environments.

He preferred if Erbao could broaden her horizons. Money should never be a constraint when it comes to educating a girl. He was determined to ensure she did not remain unrefined and uncultured.

Nan Chen ordered four set meals, two for the children and two for the adults. He also ordered a bottle of wine to accompany the meal.

Their dishes were being served when Nan Chen's phone rang.

He retrieved it and walked aside to answer the call.

Ning Ran paid attention to his conversation and seemed to hear the name “Zhiyi” again.

However, she remained calm. Zhiyi is something else, huh? She must have a special connection with Nan Chen to be able to call his private number, one that is typically only used by family members.

Nan Chen soon returned to his seat and placed his phone aside. He then left to wash his hands and sat down. Right when he was about to enjoy his meal, his phone rang again.

It was Zhiyi again.

Nan Chen grabbed his phone and went aside to answer the call.

After the call ended, he went to wash his hands again. He had already begun to cut into his steak when his phone suddenly rang again.

Ning Ran could no longer contain her thoughts and spoke out. “Perhaps you should take care of your business first before eating. It's going to get cold.”

Nan Chen's hand froze midair before he could reach for his phone. An awkward expression crossed his face.

Both Dabao and Erbao stopped eating, their gazes darting between Ning Ran and Nan Chen.

“It's about work,” Nan Chen said sheepishly.

“I know it's work. That was why I said you should take care of your business.” Ning Ran softened her voice as it occurred to her that she had spoken impulsively.

“Forget it. I'm not taking any more calls. Let's eat!”

To Ning Ran's surprise, Nan Chen didn't lose his temper. He was playing along with her as the kids were present.

“Mommy, don't be mad,” Erbao said timidly.

The children were fearful at the prospect of their parents getting into a fight, as they would feel completely powerless in the situation.

“I'm not mad. I just feel guilty that Daddy has to take out time to have dinner with us despite his hectic schedule,” Ning Ran explained.

Her words were obviously a lie. Nan Chen frowned but didn't say anything.

Erbao was oblivious, but Dabao could sense that his mother was unhappy.

He knew it was related to the calls his father had answered.

After Nan Chen took a few bites, his phone rang again.

This time, he hesitated visibly.

“You should answer it since it's about work. I'm fine with it,” Ning Ran said.

She wasn't saying that to spite him. Instead, she regretted her impulsive words from earlier and wanted him to answer the call.

“Okay. Let me take this.”

Nan Chen took his phone and walked away. The call lasted for around ten minutes.

After the call ended, he slowly turned around and shot his family an apologetic look. “It was something related to work, I swear.”

Why are you still needed at work?” Erbao asked after placing her

decided to invite a third-party audit firm to investigate our finances and other relevant aspects of our business. The person in

seemed that Nan Chen was explaining the situation to Erbao, but his explanation was actually meant for Ning

didn't know much about the corporate world, but her mother used to operate a

majored in economics and knew some

companies that had gone into international markets. This malicious tactic involved the release of fabricated news stories, and then taking advantage of the resulting dip in share prices by short-selling

true,

need to either conduct their investigation or hire an external audit firm to review their company. Using

unease among investors that could result in them all following suit. This would be a disastrous outcome for the firm, as it could lead

that this was an issue of

her main point wasn't work, but the

“she,” so

lady wasn't just a colleague. If they were just colleagues, she wouldn't

Chen's subordinates would usually handle such matters. He didn't

minor details such as coordinating with the audit firm, he would be overwhelmed by the

was a work matter, but Nan Chen took it seriously likely because of the

pondered over the

Ning Ran was silent, Nan Chen didn't

spared from further phone calls from Zhiyi. Perhaps he had told her he was in the middle of

gone to bed. Despite working till the wee hours of the morning, she still needed

felt uneasy as the

having a good time and being in a relaxed environment, so

Mommy, I learned a dance at school today. Let me show you!” Erbao exclaimed as she jumped

was trying to lighten the mood by suggesting dancing

can't go dancing until you've finished your meal,” Ning Ran answered with a

to give you and Daddy a performance. I'm sure you'll be delighted to watch me dance while you enjoy your meal. If I do a good job, then order a dessert for

she's not done eating

Erbao started dancing.

placed his utensils down and

a simple dance, but Erbao made

dance came to an end, Nan Chen clapped his

I only started learning today. I can

Erbao is the best dancer at

daughter has a talent for dancing. Should I

an actress just like Mommy. I

You can do whatever you want. I'll order a dessert for you,” Nan

want a large one!” Erbao returned to her seat happily, as

interact with her, she seemed uninterested. They

entered the study room and continued clearing his

some coffee for him, but as she was in a foul mood that day, she didn't even bother making him

he wouldn't have

no choice but to come out to brew

dissatisfied, as he had noticed Ning

morning, Ning Ran woke up early as she had to participate

her surprise, Nan Chen was already awake. He had just returned from

other in the living room,

started preparing breakfast. Soon,

house became lively once they

remain at the studio until the day

will pick you kids up after school. I'll be busy,” Nan

Dabao and

Nan Chen and Ning Ran

Chen only drove away after the teacher led the kids

taxi

promise Ruan Anxi? Why

dying to know the answer for a long time but

idea of the incident. However, Nan Chen was smart enough to

had

but Ning Ran felt that it was strange for

couldn't bring herself to say it out loud or tell Nan

topic, she wasn't sure if he had

not to tell him

her hesitance,

Qiao Zhan had tried to intimidate Ruan Anxi, the latter had remained steadfast in his resolve to only communicate with Ning Ran. He had adamantly refused to speak with anyone

him, Ruan Anxi changed and