Free?
Would Du Ruoxin be so kind?
Believing her would be foolish.
Ai Wei knew that her feud with Du Ruoxin could never be resolved in this lifetime.
She wished for her death, for her to be ruined and cast aside by the wealthy elite; neither of them was more upright than the other.
But Du Ruoxin had spoken one truth: at this moment, she really shouldn't be too competitive.
Especially in front of Jack.
First, she couldn't lose face; second, she couldn't lose her aura; third, she couldn't lose her composure.
Understanding the stakes, Ai Wei, despite her frustration, suppressed her emotions and instead smiled playfully, "Free things, A Jing never allows me to take."
"He said he was afraid I'd be deceived, afraid my pure heart would fall into someone else's trap."
"A Jing always taught me meticulously, saying that a transaction for goods and money is the true way of commerce."
After speaking, without giving Du Ruoxin a chance to retort, Ai Wei turned to Jack, smiling like a white lotus, "You must think this is quite a show."
"I've known Rong Jingyang since we were children, growing up together."
"Many things cannot be explained in just a few words."
"Alas—"
With a long sigh, Ai Wei embodied innocence to the fullest.
Du Ruoxin rolled her eyes and scoffed, "Tsk." To be able to present being a mistress so righteously, she had truly seen it all.
Truly a white lotus!
However, her own failed marriage was caused by Rong Jingyang. In the final analysis, Rong Jingyang was too scummy, wanting to have his cake and eat it too.
She had been blind!
Du Ruoxin didn't want to dwell on her past marriage.
But...
She found tearing Ai Wei down to be a source of endless amusement.
"Is that so?" Jack was somewhat excited but had to suppress it.
Sister Xin...
Was this woman named Ai Wei the mistress who caused Sister Xin's divorce? She seemed quite skilled.
He really wanted to hear the story! He really wanted to hear the gossip!
His gaze unconsciously drifted to Du Ruoxin—wanting to know more inside details.
Du Ruoxin leisurely picked up her teacup, took a sip, and said unhurriedly, "Do you know why Dou Dou's grandmother believes in metaphysics?"
"Do you know why you've never been able to marry into the Rong family?"
Ai Wei maintained a smile that was awkward yet polite on the surface—she didn't want to know!
She didn't want to deal with Du Ruoxin.
She changed the subject, "Jack, when is Shirley..."
But she couldn't stop Jack's growing interest, and he asked very earnestly, "What is metaphysics? I've never heard of it, it sounds very strange?"
Du Ruoxin explained, "Metaphysics is the oldest cultural heritage of China, discussing astronomy above and geography below, as well as military strategy, power struggles, and ways of handling affairs, encompassing a vast scope and covering all phenomena in the world."
"Among them, my Dou Dou grandmother particularly favored the book of physiognomy—Ma Yi Shen Xiang."
"She often warned me, 'Know the appearance, understand life's fortunes and misfortunes.'"
"'A person with round and smooth 'three talents' (forehead, nose, and chin), full and prominent 'three stops', a face like a full moon, and eyes like dragon eyes, is a sign of bringing prosperity to husband and wealth.'"
"'Conversely, they will bring misfortune to husband and children.'"
Du Ruoxin glanced at Ai Wei and began to critique her, "A woman like you with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks, eyes like a snake's, and eyebrows that seem to be crying, can be seen at a glance to be full of schemes and impure intentions. How could the Rong family possibly fancy you? Let alone marry you into the family?"
"Perhaps only a blind man like Rong Jingyang would treasure you."
Ai Wei: "!!!!!!"
Being pointed at and insulted, her face turned ashen; she couldn't maintain her composure anymore!
Du Ruoxin, you're the one with the sharp mouth and monkey cheeks, and eyes like a snake's!
"Pfft—"
"Ah ha ha ha ha ha—"
However, before Ai Wei could get angry, Jack let out a snort, covering his stomach and laughing uncontrollably.
Sister Xin was still so venomous when she insulted people.
The familiar taste, the familiar recipe.
Jack, who was watching the show for free, couldn't stop laughing. The scene had devolved into a major social embarrassment, but at this moment, someone else walked over to add fuel to the fire.
Directly escalating the conflict.