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 work?” Erbao asked after placing her

finances and other relevant aspects of our business. The person in charge

that Nan Chen was explaining the situation to

much about the corporate world, but

majored in economics and knew some basic

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

were true, while

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

to initiate action, resulting in a sense of unease among investors that

this was an issue of great

wasn't work,

“she,” so it was clearly a

If they were just colleagues, she wouldn't keep calling Nan Chen's

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

as coordinating with the audit firm,

work matter, but Nan Chen took it

more Ning Ran pondered over the matter, the more annoyed

was silent, Nan Chen didn't bother starting

calls from Zhiyi. Perhaps he had told her he was in the middle of having dinner, so she felt embarrassed and

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

Erbao felt uneasy as

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

a dance at school today. Let me show you!” Erbao exclaimed as

to lighten the mood

until you've finished your meal,” Ning Ran

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

eating yet but wants

Erbao started dancing.

placed his utensils down

a simple dance, but Erbao made

came to an end, Nan Chen clapped

only started learning today. I can do better after practicing

Erbao is the best dancer at school!”

like my daughter has a talent for dancing. Should I get you a professional dance teacher to teach you how

just like Mommy. I

order a dessert for you,” Nan

one!” Erbao returned to her

her best to interact with her, she seemed

Chen entered the study room and continued clearing

but as she was in a foul mood

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

had no choice but to come

thoroughly dissatisfied, as he had noticed Ning Ran's

Ning Ran woke up early as

Nan Chen was already awake. He had just returned

the living room, they didn't say

preparing breakfast. Soon, Dabao and Erbao woke

became lively once they

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

you kids up after school. I'll

and Erbao replied

Nan Chen and Ning Ran sent the kids to

after

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

have a question for you. What did you promise Ruan Anxi? Why did he agree to

Chen had been dying to know the answer for a

Chen had no idea

condition. Ning Ran had to

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

it out loud or tell Nan Chen about

wasn't sure if he had discovered something or was merely

or not to tell him the

her hesitance, and his

Ruan Anxi, the latter had remained steadfast in his resolve to only

Ran met him, Ruan Anxi changed and released Ning

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