Celebrity Girl Is My Wife

Chapter 836

However, the news didn't reach trending. Previous trending topics about Ning Ran were also removed.

She suspected Nan Chen must've used his resources to contain the transmission of the news.

Two days ago, Nan Chen mentioned foreign shorting organizations are formulating an attack on Nanshi Corporation's overseas listed companies. Thus, he tried to get a third-party auditing firm to prove the company has no problems. Now, because of my matter, Nanshi Corporation is once again pushed toward a fierce storm. I can only imagine how angry Nan Chen is right now. In any case, I'm prepared to face him. No matter how much he lectures me later, I must put up with it and let him vent his anger without retaliating. Although, if he hits me, I don't think I'll be able to hold myself back. I hate men who hit women. Just as her train of thought ended there, Nan Chen returned.

Calmly, he spoke to the children first, asking them to sleep early before entering the study room.

After preparing a cup of coffee, Ning Ran followed him into the room and placed the cup on his table. Then, as terror swelled in her heart, she waited at the side for him to wrap up his phone call.

When the call ended, he picked up the cup and took a sip silently.

She expected him to shout at her, maybe even hit her, after returning.

In reality, Nan Chen did neither of those things. He merely appeared calm and a little worn out.

Ning Ran lowered her head like a child who did something wrong. “I know I've troubled you again.”

“The overseas media have been spreading the news, saying we're using charity to launder money and avoid paying taxes. While the logic of the news is flawed, lacking even the most basic knowledge of finance and the law, many people still believe it. After all, only a few can discern the lies from the truth, while most continue to believe and spread whatever they hear.” It was as though Nan Chen was simply narrating the events that had occurred, seemingly with no intention of blaming her.Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Yet, when Ning Ran heard that, she felt even more awful.

Glancing at her, he questioned, “Do you have something you want to explain to me?”

“Yes.” Her head remained lowered as she gripped the edge of her shirt.

“Go ahead.”

“I think you've guessed what's going on with the donation cash.”

“I want to hear the explanation from you.” Nan Chen's voice remained cold and was embedded with a tinge of unconcealable disappointment.

“Back when Ruan Anxi demanded the money Luo Fei stole from him back, I agreed to his request, and she did, too. Then, when Ruan Anxi said he wanted to give the money to me, I rejected him. After that, he said if I didn't want it, he'd help me take care of it and that I'd be satisfied with the result. I thought he was joking, so I didn't expect he would donate the money in my name, which caused this whole mess. I truly don't know how to express my apology. It's not my intention for this to happen. I feel very helpless, too.” Upon ending her sentence, Ning Ran peered at him with a pitiful look, hoping he would understand. I truly believed Ruan Anxi was joking back then. After all, he spent so much effort retrieving that money. It'd be hard for anyone to believe he'd give it up after obtaining it.

“So you're saying a man donated a large sum of money to get in your good graces, but then someone found evidence that money had an unknown origin and accidentally associated it with me and Nanshi Corporation?” The look in Nan Chen's eyes was so frigid that it frightened her, deterring her from meeting his eyes.

A bitter expression formed on Ning Ran's countenance. “That's not what I meant—”

“What is it that you mean, then?”

She sighed, not knowing how to explain herself. I know this matter will cause a chain reaction and give Nanshi Corporation's enemies more ammunition to attack the company. If the matter is successfully dealt with, then it'll just be a minor issue. However, if it's not, it'll be hard to tell how much damage Nanshi Corporation's reputation will receive. Additionally, this matter will no doubt apply immense pressure on Nan Chen because everyone in Nanshi Corporation knows my relationship with him is unusual. In other words, he's standing on a knife-edge. Right now, his best option to solve the problem is by clearing my name and convincing everyone that I'm not responsible for the shady donation. After that, he'll find some way to prove Nanshi Corporation's innocence.

“How about I hold a press conference tomorrow? I'll tell everyone that this matter has nothing to do with me and that Ruan Anxi is the one responsible,” suggested Ning Ran meekly.

Upon hearing Ruan Anxi's name, Nan Chen stood and exploded in anger. “Do you think the netizens will believe that? Can you explain your relationship with Ruan Anxi clearly? If you bring him up and complicate things, aren't you worried others may think you have an intimate relationship with that thug?”

She was shocked by his outburst and peered at him wordlessly.

Seconds later, she muttered, “I don't have an intimate relationship with him...”

Nan Chen glared at her again, shutting her up. “Get out!”

Ning Ran remained unmoved.

“I said get out!”

With no other choice, she left the study room with her head lowered.

The more she thought about it as she returned to her bedroom, the more aggrieved she felt. This matter really does have nothing to do with me. I didn't want to trouble Nan Chen. Of course, I know how much pressure he's under with how things have turned out, but there's nothing I can do.

Then, an idea popped into her mind, and she rushed into the study room. “How about you ask the company to fire me before publicly announcing to everyone that you and I have no relationship? This way, I won't drag you down anymore.”

Without even lifting his head, Nan Chen spat, “You fool!”

“I know I'm stupid, but I really don't want to trouble you anymore. I can't do anything, and I feel like I'm a useless piece of crap—”

“You are.”

That enraged Ning Ran. Hey, you should have been comforting me when I said that last part! How can you say that I am crap? Tch. “Fine, I'm a useless piece of crap. Since I keep dragging you into trouble, I'll quit the entertainment industry.”

“You're going to quit? After the company invested so many resources in you and when the movie in which you starred as the protagonist is about to hit the theaters? You signed a thirty-year contract with the company. Are you prepared to pay the contract violation fee?” questioned Nan Chen coldly.

Ning Ran was getting a headache. If I can't quit or take responsibility, then what the heck am I supposed to do? “How about I die, then? Is that good enough for you?”

“You can die after you pay your fee.”

That rendered her speechless.

“You still have to pay the contract violation fee you owe to Star Entertainment if you want to die. Also, even if you die, the problem still won't be solved. So, your death will be meaningless.”

Beyond furious, she snapped, “What do you suggest I do, then?”

Instead of answering her verbally, Nan Chen waved his hand, gesturing for her to get out and stop bothering him.