Chapter 16

When Yolanda heard that, her gaze on Diana became even colder. "If you don't believe me, you can ask him yourself." "That's enough. Let's end this topic. No one shall bring it up again," said Vivian. It was only then that this matter was over. The Ice Lily valued at tens of millions of dollars was gone just like that. Of course, Vivian was hurt. However, the situation reached this extent because they didn't believe Yolanda. Vivian felt suffocated, but she was old and still believed in the older traditions. She thought that the younger generation shouldn't argue back even if the older generation was in the wrong. To Vivian, Yolanda's behavior meant disobeying the older generation and being unfilial. Thus, the good impression Vivian had of Yolanda was all gone. After Vivian spoke up, no one else spoke, and the venue became quiet. Then, Diana cleared her throat awkwardly. She noticed that Philip and his family were sitting on the right side of Vivian. She quickly pulled Yolanda's arm. After that, she placed an even more valuable gift than the one she gave Vivian in front of Philip. Full of smiles, she said, "Philip, it's time for Yolanda to attend high school now that she has returned. But I haven't found a suitable school. Since you're in Riverdale City's First Academy, can you have Yolanda study in your class?" Upon hearing that, Philip frowned. He immediately pushed the gift back to Diana. "Diana, I can't accept your gift. "You know what kind of place Riverdale City's First Academy is. Based on Yolanda's level, she isn't qualified to study in the academy." Then, his wife asked, "Diana, are you joking? It will be great even if an ordinary school accepts Yolanda based on her current situation. "How could you ask Philip for help? Aren't you making things difficult for him? If Harvey sees that he recommended such a problematic student to get into the school, won't you be embarrassed?" Diana was at a loss for words. Initially, she had prepared herself to get rejected. Nonetheless, she could sense the disdainful looks from around her. She couldn't handle it and even wanted to slap herself. If she didn't bring Yolanda with her, she wouldn't have been humiliated to this extent. But she was already there. If she couldn't get anything, she would have been humiliated for nothing. She gritted her teeth and said, "Philip, I know you have your difficulties, but if you can help Yolanda get into First Academy, I can donate more money…" "Diana, please stop talking," interrupted Philip coldly. "I can't help you with this. If she's only a little bad at studying, I can give it a try. But we all know how she is." When the other relatives heard Philip's words, they nodded and agreed with him. "That's right! Yolanda doesn't have good grades and has a criminal record. She doesn't qualify to study at First Academy." "Diana, I heard that there are schools that especially accept problematic students. It's managed like a military. You can have Yolanda get into that kind of school. In this way, she can't humiliate you much." "If not, you can get her into a vocational school to study cosmetology. After all, it's still a skill. At least, she won't die from starvation in the future." The relatives spoke one after another. They seemed to be giving suggestions for Yolanda, but in reality, they were mocking Yolanda for being unsuccessful. Diana was so furious that she couldn't say a word. But she couldn't refute, so she could only vent all her anger on Yolanda. "Say something. Don't just stand there. If you don't grab the chance yourself, who will give you a chance?" Yolanda glanced at Philip and said, "I don't need him to give me a chance. The class he's teaching isn't an honors class. He isn't qualified enough to have me attend his class." Upon hearing that, the relatives were stunned. What did they just hear? Philip wasn't teaching an honors class, so he wasn't qualified enough to have her attend his class? If an outsider heard that, he would think that Yolanda was outstanding. The relatives had no idea how she could be so shameless as to say such things. Even Philip was taken aback. Then, he stared at Yolanda and snorted. "You can't even get into the worst class of First Academy. How can you dream of getting into the honors class?" Philip's words made the relatives around him laugh at Yolanda again. "She got into the juvenile detention center when she was in junior high school. She probably doesn't know how big of a deal it is to get into First Academy's honors class." "How pitiful. Let me explain it to you. Listen closely. Only the top 50 students in the entire Riverdale City can get into the honors class. "For each term, if a student's grades decline and is no longer in the top 50, he will be transferred to a normal class. "The honors class is to cultivate prodigies. A piece of trash like you who doesn't study and has bad grades can't even get into the worst class, let alone the honors class." Philip looked at Yolanda with a more disdainful gaze. "Why are you wasting your time on her? She can never get into First Academy in this life." "When the school term starts, I will be in First Academy's honors class. It's up to you if you want to believe me." Yolanda couldn't be bothered to argue with them. After saying that, she turned to leave. However, when she was about to take a step, someone blocked her way. "You're an idiot. Even if you want to brag, you should have a limit." The young man who blocked Yolanda's way was Scott Henderson, who was around the same age as her. He had gotten into Riverdale City's First Academy that year. Although his grades had just passed the admission requirements and could only be in the worst class, his family wanted all relatives and friends to know that he had gotten into Riverdale City's First Academy. They even held a party for it. When he heard that Yolanda wanted to get into First Academy and even wanted to enter the honors class, he felt as though First Academy was humiliated. He had to make her know that First Academy was beyond her reach. "When I was in junior high school, I studied in a prestigious school in Southly Drive. My grades are always in the top three of the entire school. "Even if a student is only a few marks lower than mine, he can't get into First Academy. May I know what your grades are in junior high school?" Yolanda didn't have any reaction after hearing that. However, Scott's words hit Diana's sore spot. When Yolanda and Yvonne were in junior high school, she used her connections to get Yolanda into a prestigious school." Nonetheless, Yolanda didn't study and had bad grades. After a few months, she was locked up in the juvenile detention center and didn't even get a graduation certificate. Thankfully, Yvonne managed to get a place in First Academy immediately after junior high school. Because of that, Diana could be proud among the wealthy women. "Scott…" When Diana was about to explain to save her dignity, Scott beat her to it. He looked at Yolanda and laughed. "What's the matter? Has the cat gotten your tongue? Oh, right. I just remembered. "You were locked in the juvenile detention center before even finishing junior high school. Now, do you still think a piece of trash like you is worthy of getting into First Academy?"