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.”

you clock off earlier? Why are you still needed

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 a lot of hard work by staying up till the early hours every day. I feel obliged to answer

Chen was explaining the situation to Erbao, but his explanation was actually meant for Ning

didn't know much about the corporate world,

majored in economics

had often been known to spread false reports about Chinese companies that had gone into international markets. This malicious tactic involved

true,

were false, the victim would 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 the claims made by

the company in question 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

aware that this was an issue of great

main point wasn't work,

a “she,” so

they were just colleagues, she wouldn't keep calling

such matters. He didn't have to go through

had to handle minor details such as coordinating with the audit

took

more Ning Ran pondered over the matter,

Nan Chen didn't bother starting a

was spared from further phone calls from Zhiyi. Perhaps he had told her he was in the

she had gone to bed. Despite working till the

family continued their dinner. However, Erbao felt

having a good time and being in a relaxed environment, so the absence of

Mommy, I learned a dance at school today. Let me show you!” Erbao exclaimed as she jumped off her chair,

was trying to lighten the mood

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

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

eating yet but wants some

Erbao started dancing.

Chen placed his utensils down and watched her

a simple dance,

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

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

is the best dancer at school!” Dabao

talent for dancing. Should I get

just like Mommy. I won't

order a dessert for you,” Nan Chen

Daddy. I want a large one!” Erbao returned to her seat happily, as her plan had

was weighing on Ning Ran's mind. Even though Erbao tried her best to interact with her,

room and continued clearing his

was in a foul mood that day, she didn't

wouldn't have

choice but to come out to

dissatisfied, as he

early as she had to

Chen was already awake. He had just

other in the living room,

preparing breakfast. Soon, Dabao and

became lively once

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

will pick you kids up after school. I'll

Dabao and Erbao

Chen and Ning

Chen only drove away after the teacher

can take a taxi to Star Entertainment to meet up with Ou and the

you. What did you promise Ruan

Chen had been dying to know the answer for a long time but only came around

Ruan Anxi, Qiao Zhan wasn't around. She assumed Nan Chen had no idea of the incident. However, Nan

a simple condition. Ning Ran had to eat with Ruan

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

say it out loud

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

whether or not to tell him the

in her hesitance,

Zhan had tried to intimidate Ruan Anxi, the latter had remained steadfast in his resolve to only communicate with Ning

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