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.”

clock off earlier? Why are you still needed at work?” Erbao asked after placing her fork

invite a 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

situation to Erbao, but his explanation was actually meant

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

also majored in economics and knew some basic

into international markets. This malicious tactic involved the release of fabricated news stories, and then taking advantage of the resulting dip in

true,

external audit firm to review their company. Using the results of this audit, they would be

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

this was

point wasn't work,

so it was clearly

just a colleague. If they were just colleagues, she

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

Chen had to handle minor details such as coordinating with the audit firm,

took it

the matter, the more

Ran was silent, Nan Chen

Perhaps he had told her he was in the middle of having

bed. Despite working till the wee hours of the morning, she

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

a relaxed environment, so the absence of sound

a dance at school today. Let me show you!” Erbao exclaimed as she jumped off her chair, ready to showcase her dancing

the mood by suggesting dancing during

until you've finished your meal,” Ning

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 your meal. If I do a good job, then order a dessert for

eating yet

Erbao started dancing.

utensils down

was a simple dance, but Erbao made

the dance came to an end, Nan Chen clapped his hands.

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

is the best dancer

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

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

order

large one!” Erbao returned to her seat

was weighing on Ning Ran's mind. Even though Erbao tried her best to interact with her, she seemed uninterested. They all went home after

room and continued clearing

was in a foul mood

he wouldn't have trouble falling asleep even after

had no choice but to come

as he had

Ning Ran woke up early as she had to

Nan Chen was already awake. He had just

into each other in the living room, they

breakfast. Soon, Dabao

lively once

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

up after school. I'll be

Dabao and Erbao

breakfast, Nan Chen and Ning Ran

drove away after the teacher led the kids

have to drive me there. I can take a taxi

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

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

around. She assumed Nan Chen had no idea of the incident. However, Nan Chen was smart enough to guess that they had come to an

a simple condition. Ning Ran had to eat with Ruan

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

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

topic, she wasn't sure if he had discovered

not to tell him

Chen took in her hesitance, and

matter how 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

him, Ruan Anxi changed and released Ning