Chapter 116 Chapter 116 [VIP]
Arthur Damon only received a few years of schooling, which destined him to have a narrow vision and limited experience. However, he stubbornly wanted to give all the "good" things to his beloved child, and wanted to fight for a ticket to ordinary happiness for her, so that she could go to school like most children, make more friends, and perhaps participate in the work in the future and have the ability to make a living.
He went to several school principals and teachers alone, but none of them agreed. Finally, during a phone call with Ms. Carter, he couldn't help but tell her about his predicament...
His voice choked with sobs during the call. He originally didn't want to trouble the kind-hearted people who had helped them so much, but apart from seeking help from the Special Children's Care Foundation, he had no other choice. He didn't have any ways or channels to get the school to accept a special student. Even if Megan's condition improved, widespread discrimination still existed, and the school was unwilling to take this responsibility.
But Arthur was unwilling to give up. In the past, Megan's illness was serious, and he couldn't let her go to kindergarten and elementary school, and couldn't let her make good friends with her peers. But now everything is very different. What is the difference between his child and ordinary children?
—— Megan has completed the fifth grade content of elementary school, and her social barriers are no longer serious. She is just a little shy, reserved, and not very talkative. But this is not a big problem. She can go to school, and then we can find a way to let her slowly get used to being in the crowd and have classmates and friends.
Everything will be fine.
Arthur thought so and he had considered everything for Megan, but the school was unwilling to accept special students, and if anything happened, they would not take responsibility for her.
After receiving the call, Ms. Carter remembered Wayne's concern for the Special Children's Care Fund. No matter what his reputation was outside, he was a good man with a kindness that most upper-class people did not have. He spared no effort to contribute money and effort to this cause. The foundation relied on his investment and connections to be established and operate, and a regulatory department was also set up to ensure that the funding could reach everyone who really needed it.
It just so happened that Wayne had arrived at the foundation at work today, preparing for a meeting that would take place soon, so she knocked on Wayne's office door without thinking too much.
They briefly discussed some matters, and then Ms. Carter went out alone. Bruce, who was left in the office, leaned back in his chair. Behind people, he lost his usual feigned innocence and thought seriously about Ms. Carter's proposal. He also thought about...
Megan Damon. Their family has a connection to this child. First, Dick brought her back from being lost, then he and Dick sponsored her, and then Jason became good friends with her. Alfred would sometimes make some snacks for Jason to take to him.
In Jason's words, his friend was innocent and naive, but very cute. The two of them often played together. Megan was not afraid of heights, nor was she afraid of Robin's work in fighting crime. She also seemed a little naughty and would do dangerous things regardless of getting hurt. Of course, the "danger" here only applied to ordinary children. Jason would definitely be able to handle those situations perfectly, but Megan could not -
She would bump into herself and fall, getting lots of little bruises, but nothing more dangerous. She didn't play with fire or get electrocuted. She was just a little more active and needed guidance.
Bruce heard about her from Jason and occasionally saw her name in reports submitted by the Special Children's Care Fund and foster care centers. All signs proved that Megan's condition was getting better, and even though they had no formal acquaintance, Bruce still maintained the greatest kindness towards her.
After hearing what Ms. Carter said about the difficulties the Damon family was currently facing, he thought for a moment, then called Jason at home and said with a smile, "Jason, do you know Megan?"
The young man on the other end of the phone suddenly became anxious, "Oh! Bruce, what happened to Mei--" It sounded like he was in the Batcave sorting out his props, and because he heard Megan's name from Bruce, he messed up the things in his hands in a hurry, making a series of tinkling and clanging sounds.
Jason was a little flustered as he tried to catch the things that fell on the table. If it was during training or actual combat, he would definitely not make such a mistake, but now most of his attention was on the phone. A few small things fell on the table, and he didn't care at all. He even kicked them away, but then he realized that Bruce had a problem with his attitude.
It was obvious his tone wasn't serious, so Jason was just worried. He breathed a sigh of relief and looked up at the old butler who had heard the noise and was walking over. He blinked and said, not quite apologetically or sincerely, "Sorry, Ah Fu is listening here too."
Bruce takes care of Jason on a daily basis, and his attitude towards him is not very strict except for training. They often quarrel and joke, but they all have a common understanding, which is to avoid doing things that the butler Alfred does not allow. Otherwise, even if they do not have any obvious conflicts, their lives will definitely be difficult.
Alfred: "Please explain, what happened to Miss Megan?" His tone was very elegant, but it made Bruce tilt his head back.
"Alfred, and Jason, listen to me," Bruce compromised for them. One was his son, and the other was the butler who treated him like a father. He said, "It's just that Ms. Carter just came to me and said that Megan's father wanted to apply for her admission, but he really couldn't do anything."
The school does not allow children with special needs to enroll, and the three people on the phone all understood the school's considerations. Jason was furious, but the housekeeper next to him patted his shoulder and said calmly, "Then I guess you already have a solution."
Bruce sighed, but a look of determination reappeared on his face. "Yes, Alfred, I will donate to Gotham Middle School and set up scholarships and subsidies for the special children who will attend."
If there is a problem that cannot be solved, it means that not enough money has been spent, and Bruce Wayne has plenty of money.
He is used to doing charity, and the projects he funded covered all kinds of people's livelihood, which were simply everywhere. However, this did not affect his growing total assets. After all, his donations were no more than the antique jewelry bought at auctions, the luxury houses and cars he bought casually, and the money he spent on cover girls.
Bruce had already made his decision. When Jason called his name on the other end of the phone, he shook his head and said, "Jason, there are many children like Megan in the world."
So he is not only sponsoring Megan. Special children are a group that cannot be ignored. Some children have severe mental defects or physical disabilities and there is no possibility of recovery. They can only learn a skill in a foster care center and strive to support themselves in the future. Some children's illnesses are not greatly affected. They should be able to go to school, but they cannot enroll in school due to discrimination.
This is a common problem in society, but when he sees and understands it, he cannot remain indifferent. He knows to what extent he can do and how much he can help them, so he will never stand idly by.
Jason listened to his words and was silent for a while. Suddenly, he laughed cheerfully, "Then I can donate some pocket money, right?"
Bruce thinks a lot, because he is a kind, upright, responsible adult, and financially free. Jason is his adopted son, and he has received many gifts from him and learned a lot from him. So when Bruce talked about his plan, Jason also wanted to do his part. Even though he used to be a street child, he is not stingy with money now.
Megan is his friend, and he naturally prefers her, but he can also empathize with Bruce and the plight and experiences of special children at the bottom of society. He also has compassion and wants to do something for them, and this does not conflict with his concern for Megan.
The mature and steady man in the office laughed, "Even if I clear your account?"
Jason said without hesitation: "That's okay, I'll ask you for it again." He was very confident.
Bruce leaned back in his chair, raised a hand to stroke his chin, and asked, "Then why don't you ask which school Megan will apply to? What grade will she be in?"
He was clearly teasing, to which Jason responded with a soft snort, a hint of smugness in his attitude. "I knew that even if you didn't tell me." Of course he knew! Mei's academic progress had already reached fifth grade, and she was about to learn middle school knowledge. And Bruce had just mentioned on the phone that he would sponsor Gotham Middle School, so Megan would undoubtedly be enrolling in sixth grade, and they would be in the same school.
He had already hung up the phone, and the things he had dropped on the table were still on the ground, but Jason still didn't move, thinking about something. Alfred picked up two small props for him and placed them next to him, and asked kindly, "Master Jason, are you wondering whether you should reveal your secret identity to your friends?"
The butler was no stranger to this matter, having seen Bruce struggling with it a long time ago. Things only got better after he adopted Dick and founded the Justice League. In the early years, he didn't know whether he should reveal his identity to Gordon, and he hesitated in how to treat his friend Harvey. Later, that awkwardness was much better.
Time and experience have brought ample insights into life. Alfred gently placed his hand on the young man's shoulder and smiled reassuringly at him. "Don't start worrying too soon. I think when you see your friends on campus, your heart will tell you the answer."
“And whatever you choose, there’s a certain validity to it.”
There is nothing absolute in this world, and changing perspectives will naturally lead to different considerations.
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A few days after the Exceptional Children's Foundation meeting, Ms. Carter visited the Damons and told Arthur they had a new project.
In order to enable special children to enter school, have a better life and provide them with convenience, the Wayne Group and the Special Children's Foundation will donate to Gotham Middle School and other schools, and set up subsidies. Their project team's negotiations with the school are progressing steadily, and there will be almost no accidents. They are currently drawing up a funding list.
Because the United States implements a 13-year compulsory education system, tuition is free from preschool to high school graduation, including miscellaneous fees and textbook fees, which are all paid by the government, but this does not mean that there are no other expenses for going to school.
The foundation has set up a low-threshold grant for special children to attend school, which can cover the children's schooling and daily expenses. The additional item is a high-value semester scholarship. If the admission test score meets the standard, they can receive a considerable amount of money every month, which is enough to improve their lives. At the end of the semester, the credits will be evaluated to determine the level of funding and scholarship for the subsequent semester.
Megan just meets the requirements and has been included in the funding list.
Her words brought new hope to Arthur and made his wish come true.
He was already in tears and didn't know how to thank her. When he was sobbing, Ms. Carter said: "Arthur, you are a good father. We have seen all the efforts you have made for Meghan."
The foundation took many factors into consideration when choosing its recipients, and because it was deeply impressed by the father and daughter, and the director of the foster care center spoke for them, it was only then that Megan was given a place, and she was able to tell them the good news.
Arthur choked up, not yet understanding what Ms. Carter meant. She looked down at the child next to her. Her black curly hair was tied into a fluffy braid, and her open green eyes were very bright.
Megan greeted Ms. Carter at first, and she no longer looked shy. When Arthur was crying with joy, she came to his side and hugged her father. Arthur was so excited that he couldn't care less about Carter. He squatted down and took Megan into his arms. Then he heard her slowly say, "...Dad, it's hard."
"What's wrong?" He looked at Megan and burst into tears again, and hurriedly checked if she was feeling unwell.
She put her hand on her heart and said, "It hurts here."
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Minor repair.
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