Celebrity Girl Is My Wife

“We took meticulous care of every single detail. In fact, everything was in our control—except for

one.”

Nan Chen’s brows furrowed as his glare intensified, anticipating an answer.

“The drinks are all sponsored. The people in charge of the program requested us to only take drinks

from that particular brand.”

“Can’t you bring her a thermos flask?” Nan Chen questioned.

“I did. But the production crew wanted a shot of the celebrities drinking the sponsored drinks.” Wang

Xiaoou was trying her best to explain that what happened was unavoidable.

But clearly, the man was not buying it. “So you’re saying y’all bear no responsibility for what

happened?”

Wang Xiaoou fidgeted her fingers in panic and her gaze wandered helplessly. “I mean, yes, of course,

we are responsible for it...”

“Then make sure you do a thorough investigation and give me a full account of everything that

happened.”

“Yes, Mr. Chen.” She picked up her things and rushed out of the ward immediately after receiving

new orders.

Seeing Wang Xiaoou caught in a difficult situation, the director interjected the conversation. “Mr.

Chen, the poisoning is not severe. It will only cause some temporary anemia-like symptoms, so Ms.

Ding will be well in no time.”

“I see,” Nan Chen replied tersely and ended the conversation.

But the director stood there without any intention of leaving.

“Anything else?” Nan Chen asked.

“Oh, em, nothing else. I was just wondering if you’d like to have some coffee?” the director inquired.

But Nan Chen was not in the mood for coffee and he waved his hand dismissively. “No, I’m good. If there’s nothing

else, please excuse us.”

Now that the director had left, Nan Chen could finally have some private time with Ning Ran.

“I’m feeling fine actually. You can make a move first,” she said, trying to get him going.

But still, he totally disregarded what she said.

Ning Ran was getting testy after being ignored the second time. “You’re not a doctor. There’s nothing you can do

here.” She raised her voice.

“Can you just keep quiet?” She finally elicited a response from him.

But his reply was so rude it startled her.

Did he just ask me to shut up? I can’t believe I have to put up with this attitude because of Jiang Zhe.

Ning Ran knew she had to do everything within her capacity to persuade him to go back. Her condition was not

even serious and it was nothing compared to the ongoing inspection at the corporation.

“I won’t be able to rest properly if you keep bugging me here.” She figured emotional blackmail would definitely

work this time, although she might be risking his anger.

She knew Nan Chen would not budge on his decision easily. He would shush her instead of giving her a chance to

speak—that was how he had always been.

That was why she always ended up having to swallow her words.

But just as she expected, he finally shifted his gaze from his phone and looked at her.

“What did you just say?”

“I said, you should go back to work.” Ning Ran repeated.

“No, before that.”

His scrutinizing tone alarmed Ning Ran.

All of a sudden, she was not sure if she should have said what she said.

“Speak.” Nan Chen hurried her.

Fine, you’re the one who asked for it. Don’t blame me later on.

Ning Ran eyed him and finally spoke. “I said, I won’t be able to rest well if you’re here.”

Nan Chen fixed his cold glare on her without saying another word.

His glare was so suffocating that Ning Ran started having goosebumps. She knew he would get his revenge if she

should ever cross him.

“What I mean is that you’re someone who has important things to do. You shouldn’t be wasting your time on me.

It’s just mild poisoning and there’s no need to overreact.”

But Ning Ran instantly realized she said the wrong thing again. Dang it, Ning Ran! Did you actually say he

overreacted? You’re done for!

“I overreacted?” Nan Chen asked, looking at her searchingly.

The woman really had to tread warily this time around. “I didn’t mean to say you’re irrational. What I

mean is...”

“Uh huh?”

Ning Ran knew she should not bring up the high-ranking official, so she kept quiet.

If she mentioned the official, she would give the whole game away and Jiang Zhe would be good as

dead.

She knew Poker Face would not let his assistant off the hook if he found out the latter had reached

out to her.

Ning Ran knew she needed an excuse. “I’m not even in some critical condition or on the verge of

death. What will people think of you if they see you acting like everything is so serious?”

Her excuse was so strained that even Nan Chen frowned and looked at her cluelessly. “What will they

think?”

Ning Ran felt like slapping herself for saying something so far-fetched. But she had to finish what she

started. “People will think that you care too much about me and that you are too emotional.”

Her voice became softer as she spoke. I can’t believe I just said that. I literally just dug my own

grave.

But it was not just Ning Ran who was surprised by those words.

Even Nan Chen stared at her, perplexed and speechless.

He did not even know how to react to what she just said.

Since he was at a loss for words, Ning Ran decided to just continue whatever she was trying to say.

“I know you just want to show that you truly care about me but I’m not buying it. You might as well

give up and go back now.”

Nan Chen squinted his eyes and walked over. He leaned so close that Ning Ran could feel his

breathing.

“Don’t even think about doing anything. I’m still sick.” She reminded him.