Li Yuan lavishly praised Zhong Tingyue to his mother.
"Tingyue not only has excellent grades but is also very talented. She is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting—a true genius! I really hit the jackpot with her."
Zhong Tingyue rolled her eyes at Li Yuan, tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, and said with a bashful timidity, "Auntie, don't listen to Li Yuan's nonsense. I'm not that great; he's exaggerating. I just know a little bit."
Li Yuan pointed to the sky, pretending to be serious. "Mom, I swear to heaven, everything I said is true. You know I've been honest my whole life and have never lied."
Seeing this, Zhong Tingyue quickly pulled Li Yuan's hand down, her cheeks flushing as she protested coquettishly, "Li Yuan, can't you be serious!"
Li Yuan immediately responded with a straight face, "I am being serious! Look, I'm not even smiling."
