Tang Beichen heard his heartbeat growing louder.
He swallowed the words on the tip of his tongue, paused, then hastily changed tack under Su Xiajing's puzzled gaze. "You-you never used to say that about me."
Being able to hear someone else's thoughts, and only Tangtang's at that, was something even all the country's masters gathered together might not be able to explain.
Besides, if he said it outright, he would definitely frighten Tangtang. If she stopped voicing her thoughts around him afterward, he would never get to enjoy so many surprises again.
"..."
Su Xiajing held back for a moment. "Why do I remember it differently?"
After they started dating, he had done plenty of things that showed how full of himself he was.
Su Xiajing had told him back then to stop being so narcissistic, only for him to push his luck and pester her for rewards instead.
He was simply full of himself in different ways with her and with their daughter. How could he deny all of it?
Tang Beichen had never cared about maintaining his image in front of Su Xiajing, and he was very good at interpreting things in his own favor. He automatically took her words as proof that she still cherished their memories, and the corners of his mouth rose uncontrollably.
"So you still remember it all so clearly, huh? Hehe~"
His face practically bloomed with delight.
Su Xiajing: "..."
She opened her mouth several times, but ultimately held back.
Because whatever she said, this man would only hear what suited him.
There was simply no having a proper conversation with Tang Beichen when he was like this.
Tang Tang: "..."
Now I finally understand why my pretty mommy can't be bothered to argue with my scumbag dad.
*With skin that thick, every