Before he could finish speaking, the general picked up the gun from the table and aimed it at Xavier. Nata reached out to hold the muzzle.
"I can't change a country's war, and I can't give you the money. If I give it to you, I will be involved in this endless war for no reason. However, I can do other things for you. I wonder if you have the patience to hear me finish?"
Xavier was good at negotiating. However, it was his first time negotiating with a soldier, but he remained calm.
Nata held the general's hand. "Why don't you listen to him first?"
She had never pleaded for someone like this before. The general watched Nata, kept silent for a few seconds, and put down his gun.
"Xavier, you are not rejecting me for your own life now!" The general slammed the gun on the table, still unhappy with Xavier's refusal.
It was a warning!
"I can't fund you to buy war equipment, but I'm willing to raise an education fund to ensure that the orphans here have better living and learning conditions..."
"Does it do any good for me?" The general was impatient.
What he needed was money!
Xavier didn't care, but continued, "Have you thought that these orphans might create a future for this place?"
During these days, he had been lying in bed recuperating and thinking a lot. Soldiers considered problems from the perspective of weapons, but he analyzed problems from the perspective of the economy. He uniquely negotiated with this soldier.
This was also the solution he came up with because those children and women needed better care. Only when good conditions were provided would there be greater development.
"These orphans can get better education abroad and they don't need to care about the war here. They are not only the future here. They may become talents here. Even if there is no war here, one day they will rebuild this place because they have seen the cruelty here." Xavier softened his tone, "I really can't meet your request. Instead of letting me take the risk, it's better to plan in the long run..."
If he funded the military equipment, undoubtedly he showed his attitude of supporting the war. He would not only be involved in this but also need to take other serious consequences. His opponents would definitely not allow him to fund them. At that time, he would come to no good end, and they would not get any financial help.
How about providing funding for those orphans?
He was rich and was willing to spend it on those children.
The company had a charity event every year, and he had many channels. It was not difficult for him.
There was a long silence.
Xavier didn't say anything more and was waiting for his answer.
He also wanted to do something for the innocent orphans.
Now he only needed an answer.
Nata looked at Xavier. For some reason, she was moved by his words.
And that was also what she most wanted to do in her heart. She looked at the general and said, "I think this is feasible. Actually... What we want is the future."
Those children were their future.
The general raised his head and covered his face with hands. After a long silence, he sat up straight. "I'll give you two months. I want to see your perfect plan which can be carried out smoothly."
A long-term and flawless plan concerned all aspects. Two months was not a long time, so he must hurry up.
Nata stood up. "I'll see you off."
After walking out of the room, Nata looked at him. "Mr. Jones, thank you."
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