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.”

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the situation to Erbao, but his explanation was actually meant

the corporate world, but her mother used to

economics and knew some

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were true, while some

investigation or hire an external audit firm to review their company. Using the results of this audit, they would be able to

of unease among investors that

was fully aware that this was an issue of

her main point wasn't work, but the friend Nan

was a “she,” so it was clearly a

a colleague. If they were just colleagues, she

Nan Chen's subordinates would usually handle such matters. He didn't have to go through

Chen had to handle minor details such as coordinating with the audit firm, he would be overwhelmed by the amount

was a work matter, but Nan Chen took it seriously likely because of the

over the matter,

was silent, Nan Chen

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

working till the wee hours

However, Erbao felt uneasy as the atmosphere

good time and being in a relaxed

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

trying to lighten the mood by

you've finished your meal,” Ning Ran

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

Erbao started dancing.

his utensils down and watched

was a simple dance,

the dance came to an end, Nan Chen

learning today. I can

the best dancer at school!” Dabao

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

actress just like Mommy. I won't

want. I'll order a dessert

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, she seemed uninterested. They all went home after dinner ended

Chen entered the study room

Ran would brew some coffee for him, but as she was in a foul mood that day,

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

for a bit, he had no choice but to come out to brew

dissatisfied, as he

Ran woke up early as she had to participate in filming

her surprise, Nan Chen was already awake. He had just returned from

each other in the living room, they

breakfast. Soon, Dabao and Erbao

lively once they woke

would have to remain at the studio until the day

up after school.

Dabao and Erbao

Nan Chen and Ning Ran sent

Chen only drove away after

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

you. What did you promise Ruan Anxi? Why did he agree to

had been dying to know the answer for a long time but

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

was actually a simple condition. Ning Ran had

strange for her to eat with someone

herself to say it out loud or tell Nan Chen

up the topic, she wasn't sure if he had

or not to tell him the

Chen took in her

harshly Qiao Zhan had tried to intimidate Ruan Anxi, the latter had remained steadfast in his

met him, Ruan Anxi changed and