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.”

off earlier? Why are you still needed at work?” Erbao

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seemed that Nan Chen was explaining the situation to Erbao, but his explanation was

world, but her mother used to operate

majored in economics and knew some basic

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Ran was fully aware that this

her main point wasn't work,

“she,” so

were just colleagues, she wouldn't keep calling Nan

handle such matters. He didn't have to

as coordinating with the audit firm, he would

took it seriously likely because of

over the matter, the

silent, Nan Chen didn't bother

Chen was spared from further phone calls from Zhiyi. Perhaps he had told her he was in the middle of having dinner, so she felt

working till the wee hours of

dinner. However, Erbao felt uneasy as

being in a relaxed

me show you!” Erbao exclaimed as she jumped off her chair, ready

was trying to lighten the mood by suggesting dancing

your meal,” Ning Ran answered

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 me,” Erbao said

done eating yet

Erbao started dancing.

Chen placed his utensils down and watched

simple dance, but Erbao

came to an end, Nan Chen clapped his hands. “Good

started learning today. I can do better

Erbao is the best

talent for dancing. Should I get you a professional

be an actress just like Mommy. I won't dance,” Erbao rejected that

want. I'll order

a large one!” Erbao returned to her

best to interact with her, she seemed uninterested. They all went home

Chen entered the study room and

as she was in a foul mood that day,

he wouldn't have

for a bit, he had no choice but to come out to brew some

dissatisfied, as he

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

her surprise, Nan Chen was already awake. He

bumping into each other in the living room, they didn't

breakfast. Soon,

became lively

mentioned that she would have to remain at the studio until the day after tomorrow. Someone else would have to take responsibility

Qiao will pick you kids up after school.

Dabao and Erbao replied

Nan Chen and Ning Ran sent the kids to

only drove away after the

to drive me there. I can take a taxi to Star Entertainment to meet

What did you promise Ruan Anxi? Why did he agree to

for a long time but only came around to ask the

no idea of the incident. However, Nan

condition. Ning Ran had to eat with

it was strange for her to eat with someone of the opposite sex periodically. It felt

bring herself to say it out loud or tell Nan Chen

the topic, she wasn't sure if he had discovered something

or not to tell

in her hesitance, and his suspicions

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

changed and released Ning Ziqiang and his