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.”

are you still needed at

third-party audit firm to investigate our finances and other relevant aspects of our business. The person in charge of this project is an old friend of mine, and I knew she had put in a lot of hard work by staying up till the early hours every day. I feel obliged to answer her calls, as I knew how much effort she

to Erbao, but his explanation was actually meant for

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

economics and knew

about Chinese companies that had gone into international markets. This malicious tactic involved the release of fabricated news stories, and then taking

reports were true, while some

either conduct their investigation or hire an external audit firm to review their company. Using the results of this audit, they would be able to refute the claims made by the

would likely be the ones to initiate action, resulting in a sense of unease among investors that could result

was fully aware that this was an issue of

main point wasn't work,

so it was clearly

were just

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

had to handle minor details such as coordinating with the audit firm, he would be overwhelmed by the amount

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

pondered over the

was silent, Nan Chen didn't

Nan 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 embarrassed and

bed. Despite working till the

continued their dinner. However, Erbao felt

and being in a relaxed environment, so the absence of sound was stifling to

show you!” Erbao exclaimed as she jumped

lighten the mood

you've finished your meal,”

performance. I'm sure you'll be delighted to watch me dance while you enjoy your meal. If

she's not done eating yet

Erbao started dancing.

his utensils

was a simple dance, but

an end, Nan Chen clapped his hands.

it? I only started learning today. I can do better after practicing more!”

the best dancer

talent for dancing. Should I get you a professional dance teacher to teach you

be an actress just like Mommy.

you want. I'll order a dessert for you,” Nan Chen said

one!” Erbao returned to her

her best to interact with her, she seemed uninterested. They all went home after dinner ended on a tense

study room and continued

was in a foul mood that day, she

needed coffee to work, and he wouldn't have trouble falling

working for a bit, he had no choice but

thoroughly dissatisfied, as he had noticed Ning Ran's

as she had to participate in

surprise, Nan Chen was already awake.

the living

Ran started preparing breakfast. Soon, Dabao and Erbao woke

house became lively once they woke

at the studio until the day after tomorrow. Someone else would have

you kids up after school. I'll

Dabao and

Ning Ran

drove away after the teacher

you're busy, you don't have to drive me there. I can take a taxi to Star Entertainment to meet up with Ou and

promise Ruan Anxi? Why did he

a long

She assumed Nan Chen had no idea of the incident. However, Nan Chen was smart enough

simple condition. Ning Ran had

a big deal, but Ning Ran felt that it was strange for her to eat with someone of the opposite sex periodically. It felt a bit

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

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

whether or not to tell him

took in her hesitance, and his

steadfast in his resolve

him, Ruan Anxi changed and released Ning Ziqiang