From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 126

Not a single teacher disliked a star student.

Right now, the way the math teacher looked at Anthea was like a parched traveler who had just spotted an oasis.

“Anthea, you can go back to your seat. From now on, if you want to take a nap during my class, you can.”

“Thank you.” replied Anthea.

As Anthea made her way back to her desk, the teacher continued, “If any of you can be as brilliant as Anthea here, solving complex problems in your sleep, then you can do whatever you like in my class too! I’ll turn a blind eye even if you start daydreaming about space! But if you can’t, then pay attention! I believe that one day, you’ll all be just as amazing!”

The students sat as silent as mice, their curiosity piqued. How had Anthea suddenly become so formidable?

When lunchtime arrived, Anthea invited Tanya to join her in the cafeteria, “I’ve got a friend I

want you to meet.”

Tanya hesitated, then nodded, her heart fluttering with a mix of anticipation and anxiety.

Given her weight, would Anthea’s friend accept her?

It turned out that Tanya’s worries were unfounded.

disdain toward Tanya, and the three girls chatted and

to get their food. Just as it was almost their turn, two girls approached, led by one with long

of the way, lard bucket!” she

at the sight of her, about to step aside.

and stood

talking to this tub of lard, not you! Move aside if you know what’s good

tugging at Anthea’s sleeve, the

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here, and they won’t dare touch you!“Anthea comforted her.

long–haired girl was brimmed with scorn,

now, or don’t blame me for what happens next!” she said,

see what you’ve got,” Anthea replied, her gaze never leaving the girl’s face. The girl twisted her face with anger as she raised her hand to strike Anthea, but in the next instant, her hair was firmly grasped.

with a devil–may–care light. “Apologize to my deskmate,” she

commotion drew a crowd of onlookers.

who is she? So badass!”

her, that’s Anthea from senior Class

I’ve heard of her. Wasn’t she supposed to be, like, not that pretty?”

“She’s gorgeous!”