Before she went to see Darryl, she had already made up her mind that this time she must get promoted to the intermediate level. On one hand, it was to compete with Diane, and on the other hand, it was because promotion was really important, as it involved all aspects of a teacher's life.
Whether it was salary, bonuses, or other benefits, they were all linked to promotion. The income difference between the intermediate and junior levels was significant. Julia was usually a big spender, while her husband worked in a government department with a modest income. They couldn't afford to give gifts to the school leaders. After much thought, she could only turn to Darryl for help.
Darryl was caught off guard and quickly reached out to help Julia. However, in the process, his hand accidentally sl
