That very moment, after she was done looking at the list, Darica called the dean without any delay.
She didn't care about how the woman would react or how she would scold her behind her back, since she wasn't daring to do so in person. However, business was business, and unless she wanted to go back on her words, the dean would still have to pick up her phone.
After a few rings, the other picked up the phone. And upon hearing her grumbling, Darica felt like rejoicing.
[What do you want?]
"A happy New Year to you too, madam!" Darica sarcastically said.
[You … just get to the point. I have things to do!]
She could hear the woman's frustration on the other side.
"Fine, let us not make things difficult for each other. I have a list of good seedlings with me. Should I send it?"
[You …. How many are they?] after hesitating, the dean asked.
"Not that many. I have fifty-five."
[That's a huge number!] The dean freaked out.
