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.”

Why are you still needed at work?” Erbao asked

company, we decided to 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 her calls, as I

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

about the corporate world, but her

majored in economics

that had gone into international markets. This malicious tactic

true, while some were

review their company. Using the results of this audit, they would be able to refute the claims made by

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

was fully aware that this was an issue

point wasn't work, but

a “she,” so it

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

details such as coordinating with the audit firm,

work matter, but Nan Chen took it

over the matter, the more annoyed

silent, Nan Chen didn't bother starting

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

had gone to bed. Despite working till

Erbao felt uneasy as the atmosphere

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

you!” Erbao exclaimed as she jumped off her chair, ready to showcase her dancing

was trying to lighten the mood by suggesting dancing

can't go dancing until you've finished your

watch me dance while you enjoy your meal. If

not done eating yet but wants

Erbao started dancing.

his utensils

was a simple dance, but Erbao

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

it? I only started learning today. I can do better

best dancer at school!” Dabao

has a talent for dancing. Should I

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

order

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

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 on a

study room and continued

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

coffee to work, and he wouldn't have trouble falling

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

thoroughly dissatisfied, as he had noticed Ning

Ning Ran woke up early as she had to participate in filming

Nan Chen was already awake.

the living room, they

Ran started preparing breakfast. Soon,

lively once they

studio until the day after tomorrow. Someone else would have

will pick you kids up after

Dabao and

Chen and Ning Ran sent the kids

away after the teacher led the

you don't have to drive me there. I can take a taxi to Star

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

been dying to know the answer for a long time

Zhan wasn't around. She assumed Nan Chen had no idea

a simple condition. Ning Ran had to eat with Ruan Anxi twice

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

say it out loud or

Chen had brought up the topic, she wasn't sure if he had discovered something or was merely making a

or not to tell

her hesitance, and

in his resolve to only communicate

Ran met him, Ruan Anxi changed and released