But the premonition was fleeting, and Mrs. Tian immediately interjected, "Ruoxin, there are no unfaithful men in this world. You should be more open-minded."
"A man like Mr. Rong, who is powerful, influential, and handsome, which woman wouldn't be coveting him?"
"As the saying goes, prosperity breeds lust. Mr. Rong is in his prime, full of energy and vigor. A strong desire for intimacy is a normal physiological phenomenon for men."
"You have to bear children for the Rong family and take care of your daughter. You can't be by Mr. Rong's side all the time."
"He's also lonely and needs an outlet."
"As long as he doesn't bring women home, and as long as he still gives you face, you should tolerate it."
Du Ruoxin: "?????"
She stared blankly at Mrs. Tian, who was talking non-stop, her mind struggling to catch up.
"I don't understand what you mean," Du Ruoxin said, enunciating each word.
At this moment, Cai Hui chimed in, using professional jargon and her proud professional ethics, "Mrs. Rong, do you know what the most popular type of marital relationship is right now?"
Du Ruoxin straightened her back, assuming an attentive posture. "Please, go on."
Cai Hui: "Open marriage."
As she spoke, she observed Du Ruoxin's subtle expressions, ensuring Du Ruoxin was listening intently. Cai Hui continued, "Open marriage refers to a marital relationship where both spouses maintain the marriage, but their physical and spiritual selves are freed from the constraints of marriage, achieving release and liberation."
"You can't be by Mr. Rong's side at all times. What if he's consumed by desire and wants a woman?"
"Instead of him seeking out escorts, why not let him keep two mistresses? At least that guarantees his physical cleanliness and prevents him from contracting diseases. What do you think?"
Du Ruoxin's star-like eyes narrowed with a stern glint. She, too, was sizing up Cai Hui. "So, you're suggesting I keep a few gigolos?"
Cai Hui shook her head. "Mrs. Rong, don't you know what kind of man you married?"
Du Ruoxin's expression turned cold as she continued, "So, it's acceptable for Rong Jingyang to cheat and keep mistresses, but not for me?"
Cai Hui: "It's not exactly like that."
For some reason, facing Du Ruoxin's unusually calm gaze, she felt a pang of guilt. "Mr. Rong still cares about you a lot, and the title of Mrs. Rong will always be yours."
"The vast family fortune of the Rong family will also only belong to your children."
"For the sake of the children, why can't you turn a blind eye to a man's less-than-ideal behavior?"
At this point, Mrs. Tai 2 also joined the persuasion team. "Yes, yes, Ruoxin, for the sake of the children, we just need to endure it."
"I heard you have a daughter named Doudou. Can you bear for her to be without a father at such a young age?"
Mrs. Tian also advised, "Doudou is so well-behaved. If you and Mr. Rong divorce, she'll lack fatherly companionship from a young age, which might cause some psychological issues."
"Ruoxin, if not for anything else, then for your daughter to grow up in a healthy family, you should endure if you can."
"Look at me, I cried a lot when I was young and spent many nights alone. But I endured those difficult times."
"I took care of the children, and I was filial to my in-laws."
"Now, it's finally better. Old Tian sees my efforts and spends more time with me."
"He doesn't even go to that little slut's place much anymore and is even thinking about having a sixth child with me."
As she spoke, Mrs. Tian's cheeks flushed, and she looked a little embarrassed.
But she continued, "Just give Mr. Rong some freedom for a while. When he gets tired of the women outside, he'll return to you wholeheartedly, just like Old Tian."
Du Ruoxin's lips twitched: "—"
What kind of nonsense were they spouting?!
Her head ached!
Looking at their unfamiliar and ugly faces, Du Ruoxin had never been clearer than at this moment. "So, you are Rong Jingyang's hired persuaders?"
Trying to convince her to accept Ai Wei?
Trying to convince her to accept his polygamous arrangement?
Mrs. Tai 2 smiled and said, "We're not exactly hired persuaders; we're all looking out for your best interests."
"Women, especially those married into wealthy families, sometimes need to deceive themselves. It's a mandatory course for us."
Mrs. Tian added, "The problems you're facing now are things I've experienced before. As someone who's been through it, trust Aunt Tian. When you reach my age, and look back at these romantic entanglements, they won't seem important at all."
"What truly matters are the children and a stable family."
Du Ruoxin snorted, "Is that so?" Facing their incessant brainwashing, her tone turned icy. "You might not know this, but I am the daughter of the Rothschild family. I am also from a wealthy background, and my earning capacity is no less than Rong Jingyang's."
"I can manipulate the international markets."
"Artificial petroleum is my invention."
"Acquiring multinational corporations worth tens of billions is a matter of minutes for me."
"I am intelligent, possess financial power, and have good looks. Why should I endure the grievances Rong Jingyang inflicts upon me?"
"Why should I live such a suffocating life?"
"Why should I lose my dignity and myself for a man?"
The three consecutive questions left Mrs. Tian and the other wives speechless.
This—
Du Ruoxin was that formidable?
How could they possibly brainwash her or persuade her? It felt like an impossible mission!