Luther Holmes looked at the woman before him, her face cold and serious, his own handsome face tense and almost rigid. It took him a while before he sighed, a hint of nonchalance passing through the corner of his eyes, his expression one of scorn—
"Are you crazy? G University? H Medical University, do you think everyone can be like you? Do you even know my situation at school? With my performance, getting into G University? Fifth from the bottom in my class, tenth from the bottom in the whole school, do you think I still have a chance? I'm not interested in being the guinea pig for your savior complex."
Luther wore a look of disdain.
Anyway, no matter what he did, no one cared, so why should he trouble himself? Living carefree, without any burdens, enjoying each beautiful day as it comes, wasn't that fine?
Tiana Williams' eyebrows suddenly frosted over as she looked at Luther, her stern demeanor reminding him of their Academic Affairs Director!
True to a teacher, it seems that oftentimes, there's a similarity in the aura they exude. Luther lowered his eyelids and simply shut his mouth.
Luther was now sixteen years old, already in the second semester of his junior year of high school, with senior year and the college entrance exams looming. Yet looking at him now, he clearly didn't care about his grades or take the exams seriously, and it was doubtful his results would be any good.
After hesitating for a moment, Tiana suddenly reached over, took his black backpack from beside him, and opened it…
As expected, she pulled out several brand-new textbooks, likely barely flipped through, and a few crumpled test papers. Unfolding one, she saw…
It was the school's first mock exam.
Luther was studying science, and those scores on his paper…
Tiana couldn't help but frown as she looked at them.
Meanwhile, Luther had already scoffed, utterly indifferent to his pathetic grades being exposed in front of Tiana.
"He's already discussed with that woman about sending me to a Technical College… Do they think I should be grateful to them? I don't need it. Anyway, I don't want to study anymore. I hate it."
The scores on the test paper—
Mathematics: 18; Language Arts: 45; English: 16; Science Comprehensive: 26
However, being a battle-hardened, vastly experienced Professor Williams, she remained composed.
"How did you end up as an academic slacker? Your mother was always the top student."
She, too, was directly admitted to G University. How did Luther end up with such low scores?
At these words, a trace of immaturity flashed across Luther's face, which stiffened instantly.
But at this moment, Tiana merely frowned slightly, her expression unchanging, her tone cool and calm as she spoke with composure, "Your foundations are indeed weak, but it's not beyond hope. Studying also requires talent, and you should have some. One year is enough for you to prepare. If you can go to university, then go; why attend a Technical College? Education and culture are both very important. Your mother is so outstanding, and your grandfather is highly respected; you are also not destined to be mediocre."
Listening to her, Luther sneered, "Enough, I'm not you. I am mediocre, no good, and not meant for greatness. Their excellence is theirs, why should they demand the same from me? This is who I am for life. You don't need to bother about me; I couldn't care less."
The teenager still wore an indifferent face, a cold and disdainful expression that only made Tiana's delicate brows furrow tighter.
Perhaps, letting Luther end up this way was precisely the intention of Vincent Holmes and Jasmine Hayes, deliberately neglecting him. How could such a young kid outmaneuver that pack of vicious wolves?
Thinking this, a cold layer instantly surged within Tiana's star-like eyes, and her decision solidified in the depths of her heart!
"I can't accept your mediocrity. Your affairs are my concern now. Take these few days to rest and adjust. Once you are discharged, I will transfer you to another school, and I will personally supervise you. Let me emphasize, I'm not asking for your opinion, but unilaterally informing you."
Tiana Williams had seen many rebellious children, and she had once been one of them, but she didn't feel that difficulties and hardships could justify one's self-abandonment and lack of proactive effort.
Often, the one who pushes oneself into the abyss is oneself!
Luther Holmes was almost stunned by Tiana Williams's forcefulness when he heard her words!
"Transfer? To where? I don't want to... Don't interfere with my life!"
He protested.
"You don't have a choice. They want to see you ruin yourself. That way, the Tower Clan will be all theirs, and they can rightfully claim everything. You will lose without fighting, and they will win without a battle. Are you truly inferior to them? To surrender without a fight, is this how you want to end up?"
The clear brightness in Tiana's eyes was like autumn waters, but Luther suddenly caught a glimpse of determination in them, and was that a hint of... anger, concern?
Indeed, he rarely sensed any emotional fluctuations from this sister. His impression was that she was always cool and detached, peacefully indifferent, living as if she had no quarrels with the world. But now...
The emotions churning at the bottom of her eyes... were they because she was worried about him?
Luther's expression softened slightly, as he felt somewhat at a loss, and there was an inexplicable discomfort in his heart.
"I can't become what you want me to be."
It was after a good while that Luther finally spoke softly, his pale face tinged with difficulty, "Even if I transfer schools, it won't make much difference."
Tiana Williams's cool hand reached out and gently touched his head, her chilly voice sounding steadying and reassuring—
"Alright, don't think too much. I will transfer you to G University Attached High School, and I will personally tutor you. Once the transfer is arranged, the next step is to reinforce the basics. First, retrieve your foundation, then you won't struggle with the intensive training and sea of practice questions that follow."
Tiana Williams clearly still had confidence in Luther.
"G University Attached High School is a key high school. They won't accept a student like me."
"Whether they accept you or not is a matter of my capabilities. Your job is to recover. In a few days, start with some exam-style questions. There still needs to be a test to get into G University Attached High School, regardless of anything, processes still need to be followed."
This statement surprised Luther.
G University Attached High School was a key school among the key schools in S City, one couldn't even buy their way in. How did she believe he, with his poor academic performance, could get in?
Why should he be the exception?
Luther Holmes scoffed, taking Tiana Williams's words as a joke. Let her fuss over it. Once she hits a wall, she'll give up on her own.
It was truly peculiar. Up until now, suddenly there was someone making a fuss because of him. This feeling... indeed, it made him somewhat uncomfortable...
He wanted to say he didn't need it, but now, suddenly he found that he couldn't say it...
Luther fell silent, blinked, and pushed back the sour heat in his eyes. The corner of his eye always rested on Tiana Williams, who was beside him looking at his textbooks and exam papers...