Chapter 276 Courage
On the border of Belgium and the Netherlands, an old-fashioned Regal PV444 was driving on a muddy country road. Due to the splash of mud and water, the driver had to frequently start the wiper to scrape off the windshield. mud.
The performance of this popular sedan produced in Sweden is very average, and its off-road capabilities are far inferior to the French-made Citroen Traction Avant and Peugeot 402. Its only advantage is that it is unassuming and does not easily attract others' attention.
The car window was blocked, and a man in his forties wearing casual clothes sat in the back, observing the situation outside through the gap between the curtain and the window, and beside him a young woman He was holding the baby and huddled aside.
“Not here yet?” The man frowned and asked the driver in front of him.
"Sir, it's a little strange. According to the road signs just now, we should have been on the main road, but..." The driver in front was also a little panicked, constantly looking out through the glass window trying to find a suitable road.
If it was normal, the man in the car would have been furious, but now he suppressed his anger and comforted the driver, "Don't worry, we have entered the Netherlands and can leave as long as we find the port. We will take it with you You go together."
"Don't worry, I have business outside, and you will have a good life by helping me take care of my business." The man in the back described a bright future to the only subordinate in front.
"Yes, sir, I listen to you." The driver said gratefully.
Squeak! ! ! !
The sound of a sudden brake sounded, the people behind the car leaned forward involuntarily, and the child in the young woman's arms began to cry loudly.
It turned out that after turning around the foot of a mountain, a road card appeared in front of the car.
"What's going on? Didn't you just pass a road?" The man was full of doubts, but after touching the special pass in his arms, he felt a little calmer.
A very small Luka, with only three German troops on duty, led by an SS sergeant.
In the past, a man with a mustache whom he had met several times would not care about such a small role, and would not even bother to talk to him. But today, he carefully arranged his clothes and used He said in as calm a tone as possible, "Mr. Sergeant, this is the car of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We have urgent business to go to Rotterdam."
"Everyone must be inspected! We have received a tip that there are Allied spies disguised as French diplomats to engage in sabotage activities!" The sergeant shouted with a dark face, "Take out the IDs! Get everyone in the car out!"< br>
"Mr. Sergeant, this seems to be illegal..." Halfway through the man's words, the person opposite had already raised his submachine gun.
As a last resort, the man asked everyone to get out of the car. When the woman holding the child came down, the sergeant showed a mocking look on his face, "Sir, your secretary was still working. Are you carrying a baby? "
"Here...please help me." The man reached into his arms and took out his wallet, took out a handful of bills and gave it to the other person.
The sergeant looked at the banknotes in his hand, and then said in a mocking tone, "Francs? This thing will be useless paper in a few months."
"Uh... I understand, please be kind and I'll do my best." The man rummaged through his pockets and took out a roll of German marks and stuffed it in.
The sergeant was unmoved and still seemed dissatisfied.
At the critical moment, the young woman behind stood up and said in a slightly trembling voice, "Dear, I still have..."
The woman dug out two sheets from the baby's quilt. dollar bill, took off his earrings and handed them to the sergeant.
At this moment, the other party finally showed a satisfied expression.
"It does seem to be an important official business, let's go!" The SS sergeant was still rubbing the tickets in his hand as he spoke.
Then he added, "The road here is not easy, let us give you a ride."
Then the sergeant waved his hand, and two motorcycles appeared in sight.
Although he was blackmailed for a large sum, at least he could leave here. The man kept telling himself to be patient. As long as the energy left here, the price paid was acceptable.
Motorcycles lead the way on both sides, one after the other. Regal PV444 is following behind, shaking the yellow mud. The man is constantly observing the surroundings in the car.
It seems to be getting more and more remote, and the roads are getting narrower and narrower. What's going on? Boom! Two big trees fell down, and more people emerged from the forest on both sides, each holding a weapon.
"Please don't be violent! We are just ordinary government employees. Our luggage is in the car. You can just take what you want." At this moment, the man thought he had met a land scrapper. marauders.
The former SS sergeant came out and said in French, "It's better not to act, Mr. Leon Phillips. We haven't seen each other since the First World War. Meeting here is an accident."< br>
Then an Oriental face appeared in front of the man. It was a nightmare that Mr. Phillips had not avoided for more than twenty years.
A few hours later, the Volvo limousine appeared at the secluded manor. Phillips and his entourage were locked in the barn. The former first assistant to the president of Vichy France had no trace of his former glory at this time and remained silent throughout the process. .
“Where are the women and children?” He Chi asked.
"Locked in a separate room, Miss Tanya is accompanying them." The guerrilla leader Rodman on the side then said, "The man looked lost and didn't respond to anything. What do you have?" Any suggestions?"
"We have limited time and we need to try our best to get him to speak." He Chi only left this sentence.
Rodman nodded silently and prepared to leave.
"Wait a minute," He Chi called to the other party, "If you are tempted, don't do it in front of women and children."
"Yes, I understand."
Pa! ! !
A crisp sound broke the tranquility of the manor, and it became noisy outside.
People rushed out of the yard and found that the woman from before was holding the baby in one hand, and holding a table knife in the other hand against Tanya's back.
"Let my husband go! Let us go!" The woman shouted with all her strength, but the hand holding the knife could not help shaking. It was obvious that she was still afraid.
Everyone, including Gemma, could see that the woman was a complete amateur. Such amateur actions would not pose any threat to Tanya in front, so everyone did not move, but observed. developments.
"Let us leave! Otherwise I will stab you!" The woman continued to shout, her voice sounding like a she-wolf being cornered.
At this time, the accident happened again. The baby held by the woman with one hand began to cry loudly, probably sensing the mother's emotions.
The woman panicked, as if she wanted to comfort her child but had no good way.
At this time, Tanya slowly turned around and raised her little hand to exert force gently in the woman's surprised eyes.
Pop! The woman's knife was knocked to the ground.
Then Tanya actually took the crying baby from the other person's arms, and then put one of her hands into her arms.
The woman's expression became frightened, and she trembled and begged, "Please, don't..."
Under the gaze of everyone, Tanya stretched out her hand...it was covered with snow-white frosting. .
The baby gradually calmed down while sucking the girl's finger, and then fell asleep to the unknown singing voice from Tanya's mouth.
Bump! The woman lost all strength and fell to her knees.
“What a lucky guy.” He Chi looked at listless Phillips, and then said to himself
“Why do women appear around this guy every time? So courageous?”
(End of this chapter)