Phoenix Golding's gentle smile had vanished, replaced by a stern expression. Her gaze was sharp and tinged with contempt. Even though she was seated, she looked down on Tang Xiaonan and Amanda Chapman with a condescending air that made Tang Xiaonan extremely uncomfortable.
Amanda Chapman lowered her head, extremely uneasy. Though she could be bold and feisty, she had an innate fear of teachers. Facing Phoenix Golding now, she didn''t even dare to breathe too loudly, wringing her hands so hard they turned white.
When she caught sight of Tang Xiaonan holding her head high and bravely meeting Phoenix Golding's gaze, Amanda Chapman was filled with admiration, and also a little ashamed.
'I'm older than my cousin, but I'm not as smart, not as pretty, and certainly not as brave. Sigh... No wonder Grandma always calls me a worthless good-for-nothing.'
