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

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.

situation to Erbao, but his explanation was actually meant for

world, but her mother used to operate

majored in economics and

This malicious tactic involved the release of

were true, while some were

the victim would need to either conduct their investigation or hire an external audit firm to review

did not take any proactive measures, short-selling firms would likely be the ones to initiate action, resulting in a sense of unease among investors that could result in them all following suit. This would be a disastrous outcome for the firm, as it could lead to a massive

was fully aware that this was an

main point wasn't work, but

so it was clearly

colleague. If they were just colleagues, she

usually handle such matters.

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

Chen took it seriously likely because of the woman

Ning Ran pondered over the matter,

Ran was silent, Nan Chen

from further phone calls from Zhiyi. Perhaps he had told her he

was that she had gone to bed. Despite working till the wee hours of the

continued their dinner. However, Erbao felt uneasy as the atmosphere was pretty

in a relaxed

me show you!” Erbao exclaimed as she jumped

trying to lighten the mood by suggesting dancing

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

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

eating yet but

Erbao started dancing.

his utensils down

dance, but Erbao made it

dance came to an end, Nan Chen clapped

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

best

I

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

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

one!” Erbao returned to her seat happily, as her

on Ning Ran's mind. Even though Erbao tried her best to interact with her, she seemed uninterested.

study room

as she was in a foul mood that day,

to work, and he wouldn't have trouble falling asleep even after taking caffeine

choice but

he had

early as she had to participate

Chen was already awake. He had just returned

other in the living room, they didn't say

started preparing breakfast. Soon, Dabao and Erbao

became lively

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

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

and Erbao

breakfast, Nan Chen and Ning Ran sent the kids to

Chen only drove away after the teacher led

take a taxi to

did you promise Ruan Anxi? Why did

been dying to know the answer for a long time but only came around to ask the question

Nan Chen had no idea of the incident. However, Nan Chen was smart enough to guess that they

actually a simple condition. Ning Ran had

wasn't a big deal, but Ning Ran felt that it was strange for

it out loud or tell Nan

brought up the topic, she wasn't sure if

or not to tell him

in her

had remained steadfast in his resolve to only communicate with Ning Ran. He

Anxi changed and released Ning