Tang Xiaonan immediately rushed forward and stood in front of Amanda Chapman, glaring at Phoenix Golding as she yelled, "My cousin and I can accept punishment if we weren’t paying attention! But since the other students were, let them do the problem. If they can solve it, we’ll go stand outside!"

’Damn it! This bitch is infuriating. I swear I’ll find a way to get rid of her!’

"That’s right! Let the other students try! If none of them can solve it, it means you never taught it!" Amanda Chapman shouted, clutching her side. She had hit it on a desk, and it was aching badly.

"How dare you talk back to your teacher! Get out, both of you! And don’t bother coming to my classes anymore!"

Phoenix Golding flew into a rage out of humiliation. She never thought these two wretched girls would dare to fight back. ’How could the other students possibly solve it? I never taught it. But I’m the teacher. I have absolute authority, so what I say goes.’

"I’m just being logical. If the other students can solve this problem, then it means my cousin and I weren’t paying attention, and we’ll accept the punishment. But if no one in the class can do it, does that mean you taught it poorly, Teacher Golding, or that you never taught it at all?"

Tang Xiaonan dropped her childish act and argued her case with righteous conviction.

’In any case, I’m a spirit child, a reincarnated immortal. It’s perfectly normal for me to stand out. With my dear grandmother and mother helping to spread the news every day, the whole of Clearspring Township probably knows about my divine origins.’

’So, there was no need to act meek anymore. When dealing with this wretched woman, the more audacious, the better.’

"Get out!"

Phoenix Golding felt her confidence wither under Tang Xiaonan’s pitch-black gaze and found she couldn’t look her in the eye. This only made her angrier. She reached out to grab Tang Xiaonan, but her hand flinched back the moment it touched her. Changing direction, she went to grab Amanda Chapman instead.

’Phoebe Huxley wouldn’t stick up for Amanda Chapman, but it was best not to provoke Tang Xiaonan.’ With that thought, Phoenix Golding unleashed all her fury on Amanda Chapman. Her face became a ferocious mask as she lunged, grabbing Amanda with both hands to drag her away.

"You’re not allowed to bully my cousin!"

Tang Xiaonan took a deep breath and charged headfirst, ramming into Phoenix Golding. The impact sent the teacher stumbling backward, and her lower back slammed into the corner of a desk. She gasped in pain, the shock instantly cooling her rage. Regret began to set in.

’Why did I have to lock horns with these two wretched girls again? Tang Xiaonan is bound to go home and tattle, and that hag Phoebe Huxley will surely come storming over again.’ A chill ran down Phoenix Golding’s back as her regret deepened. The last time, Phoebe Huxley had made a complete fool of her, and people at school were still pointing and whispering. She and her old flame hadn’t even dared to have a secret meeting recently, afraid they’d be seen.

Growing more fearful by the second, Phoenix Golding struggled to compose herself. She gave Tang Xiaonan a venomous glance, then looked at Amanda Chapman. Gritting her teeth, she forced a smile and said, feigning composure, "Perhaps I remembered incorrectly. I’ll write a different problem."

’But I’m in no rush,’ she thought. ’The Thorne family is about to meet with disaster. I’ll just wait for the drama to unfold. I’ll even light a string of firecrackers to celebrate.’

’I’ll get to laugh as I watch Frederick Thorne and Lana Steiner live a life worse than death. Ha ha!’

Phoenix Golding’s mood suddenly improved. The thought of Frederick Thorne and Lana Steiner’s future miserable lives brought her more joy than being voted Teacher of the Year. ’Back then, Frederick looked down on me, insisting on marrying that barren woman, Lana Steiner, who couldn’t even have a child. I bet he regrets it now, doesn’t he?’

’Hmph, this is just the beginning. Frederick will have plenty more to regret later. All I have to do is enjoy the show. Frederick is the most successful member of the Thorne family. Ruin him, and you ruin the entire family. Let’s see them throw their weight around then!’

Phoenix Golding looked over at Tang Xiaonan and Amanda Chapman, her expression becoming "amiable." ’There’s no need for me to stoop to the level of these two wretched girls right now. Once the Thorne family has its downfall, these two brats won’t have a good life either. Especially Tang Xiaonan. Hmph, she’ll probably end up marrying some old widower.’

The woman’s stare sent a chill down Tang Xiaonan’s spine, and she became instantly wary. ’This wretched woman is definitely up to no good.’