Chapter 101 Return to England
The vision began to become clearer, and He Chi opened his eyes from a private house.
Opening the window and looking at the scenery outside, he was sure that he was still in London, and the calendar on the desktop showed July 1, 1940, one month after he last left.
London in late 1940 was not a good place. From about a week later to mid-September, London would experience major bombings that would last for more than two months, which meant that there would be bombs hitting it every day. Heads turned upward.
This is not pleasant.
"Attention players, please listen to the briefing when the instance begins!" The system's voice came as promised.
“Mission: Eagle on London, players can complete any combination of optional goals in the next three months. The more goals completed, the richer the rewards. Mission 1, Neighbor’s Parasol: At the end of the instance The first task is to ensure that there are no casualties among the residents of the building near the MI6 headquarters; the second task is to capture the insect-catching birds and capture more than 20 German spies lurking in the UK before the end of the instance. Protector, ensure that the plane at the B775 airport closest to you is at least 50% complete before the end of the instance. "
"Completing any one of the above three tasks means that the instance is cleared. Each additional task is completed. The reward is doubled!”
The requirements for this copy are much more friendly. It does not force you to complete a certain goal, but allows you to choose.
Of these three tasks, it seems that the first one is best completed.
The headquarters of MI6 is located near Buckingham Palace. There are few other residents nearby, and even fewer neighbors.
And during the historical bombing of London, the Luftwaffe seemed to have been instructed to avoid Buckingham Palace, and there was no news of serious casualties in this area.
If things develop normally according to history, does it mean that this task can be completed lying down?
As for turning into a spy, it shouldn’t be that dangerous. After all, this is the UK.
The most difficult thing to complete is mission 3. From the map, Airport B775 is at least 15 kilometers away from here. It is considered to be on the outskirts of the city, and the airport facilities are the key targets of the German Air Force...
Dang Dang Dang~ There was a knock on the door.
He Chi originally planned to check the door, but soon there was the sound of a key opening the door again. As the door was opened, a pair of small dome leather shoes stepped in.
"Hey, I'm back! Come and pick me up." Holding a bag of food, Hepburn squeezed through the door sideways.
"Ada? Why are you here?" He Chi, who was confused about the situation, reached out and took the food bag from the other person's hand.
"Why do you still call me Ada? Didn't you agree before that you would use my real name when you came to England?" The girl looked at He Chi strangely.
"So Miss Hepburn?" The Orientalist tried to change the title.
"Audrey! You have to call me Audrey! You promised it last time!" The girl put her hands on her hips somewhat unhappy and said in a reproachful tone.
"Okay, Audrey, what are you doing?"
"Go back to our home. Why have you forgotten that we live together in less than a month since I went to school? What?" The little girl looked at He Chi angrily, took off her leather shoes with her fingers, and then walked into the kitchen.
Live together? ! What kind of strange setting is this? ! ! At this time, Hepburn had already put on a small apron, put on cotton slippers, and cut up all the food in the kitchen, looking as natural as a little wife at home.
He Chi came over to help and tricked the other party during the chat. After about half an hour, he almost understood what happened this month.
First of all, he is now an official agent of MI6, and this small house of less than 50 square meters is a temporary residence provided to him.
Second, Menzies fulfilled his promise and arranged for Hepburn to have the best boarding school in London. The girl usually lived in the school.
Thirdly, because Hepburn’s mother is still in the Netherlands and cannot be contacted for the time being, He Chi is regarded as her temporary guardian, and the girl naturally returns to this temporary residence every month when visiting relatives.
Well, it sounds like the British World War II version of living with a big star, but of course the other person is a bit younger.
Compared with before, the girl has changed a lot, her face is much rosier, probably because the food in the elite school has passed the standard, her hair that used to look a little dull and yellow has begun to become softer, and her ears are shiny and black. Short hair looks refreshing and cute.
Although still very young, this future superstar has already begun to bloom her charm.
"It's really scary. The price of flour has tripled, the price of sugar has doubled, and tea is no longer available." Hepburn complained about the current prices in London.
"After all, it is a war period, and it is normal for supplies to be tight." He Chi comforted casually, but he was thinking about another thing.
Taking June 1940 as the dividing point, Britain changed from a blockader to a blockaded one. Because of Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare, it became increasingly difficult for merchant ships to enter and exit England. Prices on the island changed three times a day, and even People in capital cities like London are beginning to tighten their belts.
"Um, Audrey, let's go buy some more things tomorrow. Maybe the days after will be more tense." He Chi thought for a while and said casually. After all, he will stay in the dungeon for more than two months this time. , although he does not think that MI6 will let its agents starve, but it is always necessary to prepare for a rainy day.
When she heard that we were going out together, the girl's eyes lit up, "Going out together? Okay, let me think about it, the market prices should be cheaper when going out in the morning than at noon. There is a sweet shop on the corner that does a good job, and then at three in the afternoon There is a very famous outdoor movie screening at the dock. If we plan well, we can spend the whole day shopping."
After saying that, Hepburn lay on the table next to her and made plans for tomorrow's trip.
Seeing the girl's excited look, He Chi smiled a little. Shopping has a special meaning for ladies even after 100 years.
The next day, He Chi was dragged by Hepburn to various markets in London. Although he bought some commonly used things, it did not affect the girl's interest at all, and she never tired of bargaining with the bosses.
In the Civic Square, two people stood and watched an open-air movie. The plot seemed ordinary to Orientals, but it made little Hepburn's eyes shine, and he even muttered to himself the lines of the character.
At the end of the movie, the girl took He Chi's hand and trotted in one direction.
"Why are you running?" He Chi asked Hepburn, who was running in front.
"The last stop is that dessert shop. It's super famous here. They make very few sweets recently. We have to go there quickly! Otherwise we won't be able to buy any!" The girl gasped slightly. .
The finish line was in sight, and the dessert shop owner brought out the last snack.
At this time, two British girls, one large and one small, ran over from the other direction.
(End of this chapter)