Chapter 373


    “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 re intensified, anticipating an answer.


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


    drinks from that particr brand.”


    “Can’t you bring her a thermos sk?” 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 exin 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 ount of everything that


    happened.”


    N?velDrama.Org owns ? this.


    “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 nothingpared to the ongoing inspection at the corporation.


    “I won’t be able to rest properly if you keep bugging me here.” She figured emotional ckmail 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 rmed 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 me meter 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 re on her without saying another word.


    His re 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 thetter 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 pping 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.