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?”

short-selling companies that released false information in an attempt to damage our reputation. To combat this and to restore our investors' faith in our company, we decided to invite a third-party audit firm to investigate our finances and other relevant aspects

situation to Erbao, but his explanation

about the corporate world,

also majored in economics and knew some basic

been known to spread false reports about Chinese 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

were true,

need to 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

resulting in a sense of unease among investors that could result in them all following suit. This would be a disastrous outcome for

aware that this was an issue

her main point wasn't work, but

a “she,” so

lady wasn't just a colleague. If they were just

usually handle such matters. He didn't have to go through

details such as coordinating with the audit firm, he would

a work matter, but Nan Chen took it

Ran pondered over the matter, the more annoyed she

was silent, Nan

her he was in the middle of having dinner, so

till the wee hours of

However, Erbao felt uneasy as the atmosphere

a relaxed environment, so the absence

show you!” Erbao exclaimed as she jumped off

trying to lighten the mood by suggesting dancing

dancing until you've finished your meal,” Ning Ran answered with

Now, it's time for me to give you and Daddy a performance. I'm sure you'll be delighted to watch me dance while you enjoy

she's not done eating yet

Erbao started dancing.

utensils down and

was a simple dance, but

came to an end, Nan Chen clapped

learning today. I can do better after practicing more!”

Erbao is the best dancer at school!” Dabao

I

an actress just like Mommy.

order a dessert for you,”

Erbao returned to her

best to interact with her,

entered the study room and continued clearing his

was in a foul mood that day, she didn't even bother making him

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

choice but to come out to brew some

as he had noticed Ning Ran's cold

woke up early as she had to

was already awake. He had just returned from

in the living room, they

started preparing breakfast. Soon,

lively once they

have to remain at the studio until the day after tomorrow. Someone else would have to take responsibility for getting

you kids up after school.

Dabao and Erbao

Chen and Ning Ran sent the kids to

drove away after the teacher led the kids

don't have to drive me there. I can take a taxi to Star Entertainment

promise Ruan Anxi? Why did he agree to release Ning

to know the answer for a long time but only came around

wasn't around. She assumed Nan Chen had no idea of the incident. However, Nan Chen was

had to eat with Ruan Anxi twice a

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

it

sure if

or not to tell

took in her

harshly 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

Ruan Anxi changed and