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.”

are you still needed at work?” Erbao asked after placing

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

explaining the situation to Erbao, but his explanation

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

majored in economics

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 share prices

reports were true, while some were

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

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 all

this was

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

was a “she,” so it was

wasn't just a colleague. If they were just colleagues, she wouldn't keep calling

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

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

matter, but Nan Chen took it seriously likely

over the matter, the more annoyed

was silent, Nan Chen

Perhaps he had told her he was in the middle of having dinner, so she

bed. Despite working till the

However, Erbao felt uneasy as the atmosphere

and being in a relaxed environment, so the

you!” Erbao exclaimed as she jumped off

lighten the mood by suggesting dancing

finished your meal,” Ning

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 me,” Erbao said as she

eating

Erbao started dancing.

utensils down and

was a simple dance, but Erbao made it

the dance came to an end, Nan Chen clapped

I only started learning today. I can do better after

the best dancer at

dancing. Should I get you a professional

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

I'll order a dessert for

large one!” Erbao returned to

with her, she seemed uninterested. They

the study room and

was in a foul mood that day,

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

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

thoroughly dissatisfied, as he

Ning Ran woke up early as

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

into each other in the living room,

preparing breakfast. Soon, Dabao and Erbao woke

lively once

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

Qiao will pick you kids up after school. I'll

and

and Ning Ran sent the kids

away after the

take a taxi to Star Entertainment to meet up with

What did you promise Ruan Anxi?

for a long time but only came around to ask the question

Qiao Zhan wasn't around. She assumed Nan Chen had no idea of the incident. However, Nan Chen was smart enough to guess that they had come to

actually a simple condition. Ning Ran had to

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

bring herself to say it out

she wasn't sure if he had discovered something or

deliberated whether or not to tell him

in her hesitance, and his suspicions

steadfast in his resolve

him, Ruan Anxi changed and