My Wife Is a Superstar (Ning Tan)

Chapter 974 Surprising Punchline

Ning Ran was also a bit surprised, but it made sense when she thought about it.

Hu Jinghui had only been so arrogant as he had his father backing him up. With his father's authority being

suppressed, Hu Jinghui's arrogance had significantly diminished. He no longer had the audacity to behave in an

arrogant manner.

However, this face-to-face apology was indeed beyond expectation, and it was quite a bold move.

The camera focused on Ning Ran again.

Since he bowed like he was bidding his last farewell, everyone reckoned that Ning Ran ought to give Hu Jinghui

some sort of response.

The host reminded Ning Ran, “Ms. Ding, do you have anything to say to the contestant?”

Ning Ran took the microphone and responded, “Oh, if you hadn't reminded me just now, I would have completely

forgotten about that incident. When you suddenly bowed to me, I was taken aback. I thought maybe it was some

sort of farewell ceremony, like I was about to be executed! I had to pinch myself to make sure I was still alive and

well. Anyway, enough about that. Let's move on. You can start singing now!”

Then, she made a gesture for him to start singing.

Laughter filled the entire venue.

Even the other mentors and the production team couldn't stop laughing. They marveled at Ning Ran's beauty and

wit as she became the one who livened up the atmosphere of the show.

This time, the contestant sang a popular song that was trending online.

Fortunately, Ning Ran had taken the time to listen to the current trending songs' playlists on her phone before

coming. Otherwise, it would have been quite embarrassing if she had been unfamiliar with the song.

The singing was actually pretty good, much better than the previous performance.

Maybe Hu Jinghui suddenly realized it was difficult to advance by relying on connections, so he had to brush up on

his basic skills.

The evaluations the other three mentors gave were average, and it was Ning Ran's turn to give her comments.

Ning Ran said into the microphone, “You sang very well, better than last time. Now, let me ask you, do you have a

girlfriend?”

Hu Jinghui was taken aback. “Yes, Ms. Ding.”

Ning Ran nodded. “Ah, I knew it. Only with the nourishment of love can one sing love songs so beautifully.”

Another mentor joked, “But you said last time that only those without love could sing love songs well. Have you

changed your opinion?”

“If my opinions were consistent every time, where would be the fun in that? I like to keep you on your toes and give

you a chance to find fault with me. It's all part of the entertainment, and it keeps the audience laughing. So, let's

make the most of this opportunity and see what surprises await us today!”

Ning Ran's surprising punchline caught everyone off guard, inciting another bout of raucous laughter in the crowd.

After the program ended, Ning Ran felt a bit tired.

Although the show wasn't physically demanding, managing her expressions in front of the camera was still quite

exhausting.

Cheng Xiangyun walked over to her. “You must be tired. Should we rest here for the night or return to Flower City

immediately?”

“Do we have anything scheduled for tomorrow?” Ning Ran asked.

“We scheduled a brand endorsement shoot, but Sir Chen said he doesn't want you to be too exhausted. He thinks

you should have at least a day of rest after a day of work, so it has been rescheduled for the day after tomorrow,”

Cheng Xiangyun explained.

Upon hearing this, Ning Ran couldn't help but smile.

Once artists from other companies gained popularity, they would eagerly accept endorsement deals, often working

tirelessly for long hours. It seemed as though they wished they could work for twenty hours a day, taking advantage

of every opportunity that came their way.

That became the norm in the industry, as it allowed artists to maximize their earnings during their peak popularity

and generate significant revenue for both themselves and their respective companies.

However, Nan Chen refused to conform to the norm. He made her work for a day and then insisted on giving her a

day of rest.

Is he taking me for an artist or a retiree? If all the bosses in the entertainment industry shared his mindset, nobody

would want to be a part of the business, for they would certainly suffer financial losses.

Ning Ran waved her hands. “Don't listen to him. I still need to work when it's necessary. Star Entertainment has

more than just me as an artist. If I get special treatment, what would other artists think?”

Cheng Xiangyun vehemently shook her head in disagreement. “Absolutely not! Sir Chen is the big boss, and I can't

go against him. You telling me not to listen to him means I should listen to you instead. Are you trying to get me in

trouble? And as for how other artists perceive it, why should you concern yourself with that? They are artists, but

you are the boss' wife! Can you treat them equally? Don't be absurd!” Cheng Xiangyun ranted as she guided Ning

Ran toward the parking area.

Ning Ran thought about it and realized Cheng Xiangyun was right. With Nan Chen backing her, the others would

indeed be reluctant to act against her.

She made a mental note to talk to him later to make sure he didn't excessively interfere with the entertainment

company's work. It wouldn't be good for the overall operation of the company, after all.

“Do we have any other arrangements?” Ning Ran asked.

“Oh, right! Someone called for you. She introduced herself as Ouyang Li and said it was an important matter. I told

her you were working, and she even shouted at me. What a crazy woman,” Cheng Xiangyun added.

“Ouyang Li? Why is she looking for me? Does she want me to endorse Sunshine Corporation?” Ning Ran chuckled.

“She just said she wanted to meet you, but she didn't reveal the purpose,” Cheng Xiangyun replied.

“Then let's talk about it tomorrow. Everyone is tired today. We'll stay at the hotel for now and return to Flower City

early tomorrow morning.”

The next morning, Ning Ran received several more calls, all of them from Ouyang Li.

Ning Ran couldn't figure out why Ouyang Li wanted to see her.

Could she have had an unpleasant experience with Nan Chen and wanted to vent her frustrations? She could have

just scolded me over the phone if that were the case. Does she really need to meet in person? Is she so concerned

about formalities?

Hence, Ning Ran told Ouyang Li the time of her arrival at Flower City's airport. If there was a genuine matter, they

could have a brief conversation at the airport.

Essentially, Ning Ran meant that she wouldn't make a special effort to meet Ouyang Li. If the latter had any

important matter, she should drop by the airport to meet with Ning Ran instead.

It wouldn't matter if Ouyang Li didn't show up.

To Ning Ran's surprise, Ouyang Li actually agreed.

After arriving in Flower City, Ning Ran met Ouyang Li at a nearby café.

Ouyang Li looked different from the confident and arrogant woman Ning Ran had seen in the elevator a few days

ago.

The woman looked rather down that day.

Ning Ran suddenly realized why Ouyang Li wanted to see her.

“Ms. Li, what brings you here?”

Ning Ran took a sip of coffee and frowned. The taste wasn't good.

Ever since she got used to brewing coffee for Nan Chen, Ning Ran had unintentionally become quite particular

about its quality.

Ordinary takeaway coffee would no longer sit well with her.

“Ning Ran, Nan Chen has caused various troubles for our stores in Flower City, and reopening them seems distant.

I'm under a lot of pressure at the company. Could you make Nan Chen stop and allow my stores to resume

operating?”

Ouyang Li's request aligned with Ning Ran's guess.

“Nan Chen isn't a government official or a department head, so talking to him won't make a difference. And as for

me, don't expect that talking to me will help either. I'm just a nobody in this industry, with no real influence or

power,” Ning Ran responded, shaking her head.

“No. The investigation of my stores must be related to Nan Chen. I know he's trying to stop our collaboration with

Prosperity Holdings. I'm willing to give in and cancel the partnership to make him back off,” Ouyang Li said.

Is Ouyang Li begging for help? Has she finally realized the power of the Nan family?

Ning Ran propped her chin on her hand and asked, “Why don't you talk to him yourself, then?”

“I couldn't meet him. He refused to see me. He said I needed to make an appointment, but even after I tried to

schedule one with his assistant, I still couldn't get through to him. It's absolutely absurd! It's easier to meet a deity

than it is to meet him!” Ouyang Li expressed her frustration, her anger evident as she struggled to maintain

control.

Ning Ran understood Ouyang Li's frustration. She could imagine the immense pressure and stress that the latter

was under.

The sudden investigation and forced closure of stores at Sunshine Corporation, a company involved in banking, sent

waves of terror through the industry. The magnitude of such a situation, especially for a large company, was truly

daunting.

If this issue wasn't resolved quickly, it would cause panic among clients, and Sunshine Corporation would collapse

within a short period.

Ouyang Li was genuinely desperate and scared.