Chapter 217: Grain Plan and Wakanda
Speaking of the management team of the Benevolence Society, besides Antonio and Matt, who were exceptionally talented, there was also Blaze's assistant, the reliable black kid, Jack.
Jack Wood, the kid who ran the fastest and delivered the message to Blaze when Oaks, Coulson, and Melinda first came to the Benevolence Society.
Now he had grown up, becoming one of the earliest pillars of the Benevolence Society. He even played a significant role in communicating with the African-American community.
Oaks had focused on nurturing this kid.
As the first person to lead Dane into the Benevolence Society, Jack had a close relationship with him.
"So, Jack, what do you think of Dane?"
Oaks called Jack over and asked for his opinion on Dane.
"Well... speaking of Dane Whitman, he can be quite childish at times, but he seems to adapt well to the atmosphere of the Benevolence Society."
Jack's loyalty to Oaks was unquestionable, and he had quite a gift for gab:
"I have a good relationship with Dane. He is a kind person and even takes time every week to play with the animals in the Little Rainforest."
As he said this, Jack suddenly realized and became a bit nervous:
"Chairman, did Dane make a mistake? I haven't heard anything recently..."
"No, he didn't. I have something very important that requires a young person to handle, so I wanted to hear your opinion and that of others regarding him."
Oaks waved his hand, and Jack's expression turned serious:
"Is it something very important? Perhaps I..."
"Don't worry, your task comes later, and it is equally important as his."
Oaks smiled:
"You and he have different working styles, and your tasks are different."
"Yes, Chairman."
Jack nodded earnestly. Since the chairman arranged it that way, he would simply obey.
"I find Dane to be very affable."
He pondered for a moment, then smiled, revealing two rows of snow-white teeth:
"Not to mention, he gets along well with middle-aged people like Vice President Blaze. He also gets along with Secretary Antonio and Advisor Matt, who are slightly older than him.
He even gets along with high school student Shang-chi. And he can even have a conversation with Mr. Stark, Dr. Banner, Dr. Yinsen, and Dr. Maya, who are cutting-edge talents, using his knowledge of paleontology and ancient English noble etiquette...
Although he claims to be only half-knowledgeable, I think it's quite impressive."
"Is that so? This kid have such abilities?"
Oaks was somewhat surprised, but it was a good thing.
"Not only that, he is even a master of swordsmanship."
Jack shrugged helplessly:
"There was one time when our team encountered robbers, and he took down four strong men all by himself using a bamboo pole we used to stabilize saplings!"
"... Are you sure that wasn't staff technique?"
Oaks rubbed his chin. It seemed that the Benevolence Society was indeed full of hidden talents.
"He said it was swordsmanship."
Jack touched his nose, looking both puzzled and impressed:
"And he even threw our work gloves at the four bandits before starting the fight... He said it was a knight's etiquette, to do it before a duel."
"..."
Oaks pinched his brow. So this guy, who wanted to be a giraffe, is also a Hamlet?
But from Steve to Matt, and down to Xu Shang-chi, these three individuals with exceptional combat skills were all proficient in using their fists.
No, Steve was skilled with a shield, fists ranked second, and then there were short-range weapons like bayonets and various firearms.
Xu Shang-chi could be considered an expert in various Eastern cold weapons, but it was his reliance on various martial arts techniques that made him formidable. The sword he used was a single-handed longsword primarily used for thrusting, not a two-handed knight's sword used for slashing.
Little Peter, who secretly learned martial arts from Xu Shangqi, also had no interest in weapons.
Because in modern society, carrying weapons was obviously more troublesome than using fists...
Besides, he was just a middle school student.
As for the Hulk... no need to say more.
So someone like Dane, who was even proficient in British noble knight etiquette, could be considered unique here.
Oaks could only sigh. Truly a scion of an ancient British noble family.
"Well... with these traits and abilities, perhaps it can help the Benevolence Society quickly gain a foothold in London."
Oaks also thought of his uncle, Nathan Garrett. He even had acquaintances with the local New Druidism of England.
Although their relationship wasn't the best, family conflicts could be resolved through communication.
Just like what he said to Xu Shang-chi.
So Oaks planned to call this young man and inquire about the situation. If possible, he would cultivate him for the position of branch president in the Benevolence Society.
"Jack, when you go back, research the information about the small African country of Wakanda."
After thinking for a moment, Oaks nodded at Jack, who had widened his eyes:
"Blaze is already working on it. Our next plan is about food."
"Finally, we've reached this stage?!"
Jack became excited. He had an impression of Wakanda, a very poor small country in Africa.
Although the natural environment around it was good, there was a lack of arable land—most of their territory was covered by forests and mountains.
So if the chairman could use magical powers to create high-yield food varieties, it would undoubtedly be a tremendous blessing!
"But why Wakanda?"
Jack scratched his head, finding it somewhat unclear:
"Although it's one of the poorest countries in Africa, is it really suitable to cooperate with them for such a significant large-scale experiment?"
"Just go ahead and do it..."
Oaks nodded slightly. Jack's way of thinking now had a touch of a high-ranking executive:
"The food issue is of vital importance and belongs to the national lifeline level.
So, if we conduct this preliminary experiment in a country outside the United States, it will surely attract investigation and intervention from the US government.
But within the US, it's even more impossible to conceal it from them.
Our achievements are meant to serve all of humanity, so we need a... low-profile, inconspicuous small country to cooperate with us on this matter."
Oaks' smile held deep meaning:
"Wakanda meets the criteria, and there will be surprises as well."
"I see... I understand now!"
Jack nodded excitedly. "I will definitely complete the mission perfectly!"
"Go then."
Oaks nodded in satisfaction as he watched Jack take a deep breath, suppress his excitement, and then bid farewell.
Just as he was about to call Dane to ask him to come over, the phone rang.
"Oaks!"
It was Coulson on the other end of the line:
"I need your help!"
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