My Wife Is a Superstar
Chapter 260

Jiang Zhe had picked a business clubhouse as the venue for the dinner.

Cheng Xiangyun had indeed made effort to dress up. Instead of dressing casually like she usuallydid, she wore a dress and high heels.

Even Ning Ran felt tired just looking at the way she was walking.

I already told her to just treat this as an informal dinner. Why did she insist on putting herself throughsuch suffering!

After being in an elevated mood for a while, Cheng Xiangyun gradually returned to her normalstate.

That was because she could sense Nan Chen had something to discuss with her, and was not justpurely buying her dinner.

“Ms. Cheng, thank you for taking care of Ning Ran all this while.”

Nan Chen raised his wine glass to propose a toast to Cheng Xiangyun.

Cheng Xiangyun was of course very flattered and lifted her glass as well.

“Ran is my friend, so I ought to take care of her. Actually, more accurately saying, we are taking careof each other. She often looks out for me too,” Cheng Xiangyun replied self-consciously.

“I would also like to thank you for taking care of my kids.”

Upon hearing this, Cheng Xiangyun’s eyes widened. She looked at Nan Chen and then shifted hergaze to Ning Ran.

A blush of embarrassment spread across Ning Ran’s cheeks and she nodded at Cheng Xiangyun."Ah! So you are the father of those children. Oh my God... *

Cheng Xiangyun had almost wanted to shout out loud but decided that it would not be proper todo so. As such, she hurriedly regained her composure.

Nan Chen looked at Jiang Zhe.

Jiang Zhe immediately took the hint and said, “Yup, so Ms. Cheng, there's something we would liketo discuss with you.”

“What is it?"

"A few of the senior management personnel from Star Entertainment had a meeting today. Thepurpose of the meeting was to discuss a plan to mold Ms. Ding into a superstar, including how tomake the best use of the company's resources in order to do that.”

"Wow, is that for real? Is Ran finally going to soar and skyrocket?” Cheng Xiangyun was so excitedthat her face turned red.

"Not exactly skyrocket, but we will take proper and consistent steps for her to enter into the ranks ofthe A-listers first, becoming a superstar would be the next step. No doubt Ms. Ding has the caliberto achieve that, but it's also essential for her to have a first-class team to support her on thejourney,” Jiang Zhe said.

"So?" Cheng Xiangyun was not dumb. She was alert enough to detect that the assistant wasimplying something.

“The company had intended for Wang Xiaoou to be Ms. Ding's manager, but Ms. Ding has alreadyrejected the arrangement.” Jiang Zhe did not bat an eyelid as he said that.

"Wang Xiaoou, she's one of the best managers in the industry.”

Cheng Xiangyun started to realize where the man was getting to.

“I can nullify my contract with Ran in order for her to soar to greater heights.”

Cheng Xiangyun had said that in a very resolute manner, without even a single trace of hesitation.“Aunt, you... ”

Cheng Xiangyun waved her hand to stop Ning Ran from proceeding. “It's not a big deal for me. Infact, it's also my wish to see Ran reach the peak of her career, that's my goal too. If my presenceposes an obstruction to Ran, I have no issues withdrawing from the position as her manager. I thinkthat's the right thing to do.”

Ning Ran felt a warm glow in her heart as tears welled up in her eyes.

As Cheng Xiangyun had mostly displayed only her snobbish side, Ning Ran had not expected thewoman to act in such a selfless manner.

“No, don't say that. The successes I get to enjoy today are a result of your efforts and hard work. Iwon't turn my back on our friendship for my personal gains.”

“Ran, this wouldn't affect our friendship at all. I am not upset and don’t blame you for anything. It'sa fact that I am still lacking some abilities to support you further in your career. Wang Xiaoou isindeed a more suitable candidate. She'll be a great asset to you in your journey to stardom.”Cheng Xiangyun did feel slightly nostalgic when she expressed her views.

“l intend to honor my contract with you. We will always proceed as a team,” Ning Ran was verydetermined as well.

"Actually, both of you don't have to fret over this. We have already come up with a better solutionfor you. Ms. Cheng can join Star Entertainment and continue to be Ms. Ding’s manager. However,Ms. Cheng might have to take on the work of an assistant in the initial stages, while Wang Xiaoouacts as the main manager for Ms. Ding. After all, she has access to more resources and has built upa wider network in the industry due to her many years of experience. After Ms. Cheng learns theropes and is familiar with the job scope of a manager, she can then become Ms. Ding’s full-timemanager. Is that okay with you, Ms. Cheng?” Jiang Zhe asked, after elaborating on the proposedplan.

Cheng Xiangyun looked at Ning Ran, who shook her head, indicating that she wasn't aware of anyof these.

Ning Ran had travelled to the clubhouse with Jiang Zhe and Nan Chen, but nothing had beendiscussed along the way.

In reality, Nan Chen had never explicitly instructed Jiang Zhe to convey the message, but Jiang Zhecould read his boss's thoughts just by a single look.

It could be said that Assistant Jiang was the person who knew Nan Chen best. It was no wonder noone had been able to replace him as Nan Chen's assistant.

“You want me to join Star Entertainment and continue working with Ning Ran?” Cheng Xiangyunclarified.

“Yup, salary-wise, we can discuss it later. If Ms. Cheng has any other requirements, you may let usknow as well. We will try our best to make it work for you,” Jiang Zhe said.

Both Ning Ran and Cheng Xiangyun looked towards Nan Chen, as they wanted to make sure thatthe boss was agreeable as well.

Nan Chen nodded slightly, expressing that it was in line with what he had in mind.

The situation left Ning Ran puzzled. Nan Chen had not said anything, how did Jiang Zhe know whathis boss wanted?

Could he really read the man's mind?

“Alright, this plan sounds good to me. As long as I can continue to work with Ran, I won't mindtaking a pay cut. I will gladly accept the role,” Cheng Xiangyun agreed readily.

"Great. I will get the secretary to draft your contract then. When it is ready, I will need Ms. Cheng tolook through and let us know if there are any areas which you would like us to amend, and we cantake it further from there. If that's the case, I shall welcome Ms. Cheng into our Nanshi Corporationfamily in advance, welcome!”

Jiang Zhe raised his wine glass after he spoke. However, the man quickly realized that it wasinappropriate for him to do that before his boss had even said anything. He was acting exactly like apresumptuous guest usurping the host's role.

"How does Mr. Chen feel about that?” Jiang Zhe asked Nan Chen dutifully.

“Good,” Nan Chen merely replied with one word, before lifting his glass.

“Then, let's toast to Ms. Cheng joining our big family!” Jiang Zhe let out a sigh of relief.

“Cheers!”

Nan Chen took a sip of his red wine and cast a meaningful look at Ning Ran.

He was asking her if she was happy with such an arrangement.

Ning Ran could feel her face slightly flushed. She never knew Poker Face could be so kind.“Thanks,” Ning Ran expressed her gratitude to him for doing this.

Then, Nan Chen took a glance at Jiang Zhe.

As usual, the assistant immediately understood what his look entailed. “Ms. Cheng will be requiredto work at Star Entertainment's office in the future. As part of your duties, you will also need toreport Ms. Ding’s activities to the company. The reason for that being, if an artiste’s commercialvalue is affected by her personal affairs, she would have to bear full responsibility for it.”

That sounded strange to Ning Ran. Did that mean aunt has been tasked by Poker Face to spy on me?What did he mean by “an artiste’'s commercial value affected by her personal affairs’? What sort ofpersonal activities would cause my commercial value to be affected?

“Sure, I understand. I will do my best,” Ning Ran could not believe Cheng Xiangyun had just agreedto that.

“But please don't worry, Ms. Cheng will still enjoy a high degree of freedom as there won't be manyrestrictions placed on you. You will be able to have more clarity on the details once your contract isready,” Jiang Zhe said.

“Sure, I am okay with that,” Cheng Xiangyun graciously accepted it.

Just then, Nan Chen's phone started vibrating.

It was Nan Chen's personal phone. He rarely used it as no one really called him on that number. Infact, he hardly shared it with anyone.

Those who contacted him on that phone were the people closest to him.

Nan Chen glanced at his phone but did not answer the call.

As Ning Ran was just seated next to him, she couldn't help but peek at his phone.

It was a number ending with several “6's, but it was not saved as a contact.

For no reason, Ning Ran had a hunch the caller was a female.

A feeling of displeasure arose in her heart.