Chapter 268 Parks is injured?
The heavy snow is falling again, although the coldest days have passed. But the weather is still very cold, and occasionally a heavy snow falls, covering the deep forest tightly.
Coloe Sink received a call from General Taylor the day after Parks was injured. On the phone, he asked about Captain Parks' injury in detail. Under the condition that Colonel Sink had repeatedly guaranteed that his injury would be mild, General Taylor put down the phone at ease and said that he would ask Colonel Sink to accompany him to visit Captain Parks at the right time.
"I don't want him to get hurt, but fortunately, his injury is just a small problem!" Colonel Sink hung up General Taylor's phone and took a long breath. In fact, from today on, in addition to some people in the division, some war correspondents have also begun to care about Captain Parks's injury. They are all exploring Colonel Sink's words.
The cause of this incident has been caused by a war correspondent of Company E. As soon as Parks was injured, war correspondent Rabov connected with the newspaper by radio and sent a brief message to briefly describe the process of Parks' injury. This is a piece of big news. With the publication of the Washington Post the next day, the whole Europe knew that Captain Parks, the American hero who had fought several heroic battles with the hope and spirit of the American people, achieved great results and made great contributions to the Allies, was injured in an attack.
Captain Parks himself did not know how much influence he had in the United States. He only thought he was recuperating in the ambulance station for a few days, and then returned to lead Company E. This small injury was really nothing to him. But at the ambulance station, outside the E company, it seemed to be turned upside down, and his injury attracted attention from all aspects.
It is indeed an exaggeration to say that an American war hero has such great influence. But this hero is not someone else, but Parks, a hero who was personally awarded the Medal of Honor by U.S. President Roosevelt and placed great hope on him. His heroic deeds have spread widely, and he is almost a household name in the United States. He is a model for all soldiers in Europe and a model for soldiers. There are not only one or two of the earth-shaking heroic deeds done by Captain Parks. He has almost achieved what many heroic soldiers or officers can't do together. He is a role model for American [***] people and officers. Many students of the American [***] school regard him as the goal of struggle, and even many military academies, including West Point, have printed some of Captain Parks's examples in textbooks, and formed a special research association. Those who want to join the association must be Students with excellent grades in the military academy.
"I regret that our hero Parks was injured and wish him a speedy recovery! Early on, I returned to the anti-fascist battlefield and fought bravely for the liberation of the European people who were still under fascist rule!" These are a few words that Roosevelt deliberately said after the final report was completed at a congressional meeting the next day.
A nation needs heroes, and a country also needs heroes. And the United States is now developing in decadence. It is the spirit that needs heroes to save the people of the whole country and let the people willingly fight for this country. Roosevelt undoubtedly saw this. He did not mind paying high attention to the captain who personally awarded the medal and had lunch together. There was almost no cost, but he got the recognition of the people. The president's words make thoughtful legislators have to agree, because they know that public opinion cannot be contradicted, especially at this stage.The streets of New York on January 10, 1945, with cold wind and rain. Everyone shrank, and the umbrella above their heads kept colliding in the air. It was far away from the European battlefield, and people seemed to be in a hurry and calm.
"Papa." With one sound, a coin flipped several times in the air, and then landed on a newspaper stall. One hand swept away a copy of the Washington Post. A middle-aged man in a long coat and a black hat left quickly. He did not have an umbrella, and the rain was not very big. And this issue of The Washington Post is running out, and there are the last two copies, which were quickly bought after the middle-aged man left. The Washington Post in New York is out, and the same is true in some other big cities in the United States.
The Washington Post reported the news of Parks' injury in the form of front-page headlines. However, the photo is a photo taken with his brothers when Parks was a lieutenant. It can be traced back to the period between the Normandy landing and the Market Garden operation. They didn't have recent photos of Parks, let alone injured photos.
"Are you sure you want to go there in person? Miss Virgalia!" Rost stood in Virginia's small living room. Next to him is Mr. Roster, who has entered the board of directors as he wishes with the help of Virgillian, which makes him proud during this period, but in front of Virgillian, he has never shown his little pride.
"Yes, how can you make me stay here at ease?" Virginia's mood fluctuated a little, but she just gently rubbed the glass that hit the red wine with her fingers. It kept going round and round. Although the action was very light, it showed her inner restlessness.
"I heard that Captain Parks is still in the ambulance station on the front line. After all, there is still a crossfire there, so it's not very safe!" Roster expressed his worries. He and Virginia's interests are linked. He doesn't want anything to happen to Virginia in the process of going to Europe. Otherwise, he, a newcomer to the board of directors, will be kicked out under the pressure of others. Everything he has now is covered by Virginia, but after all, he can't make a decision for Virginia.
"Please contact me!" Virginia glanced at him, and then said softly and firmly, "I've decided. All you have to do is to help me arrange everything, and don't worry about the rest!"
When Mr. Rost saw that Virginia was very determined, he knew that he could not persuade her, so he had to nod his head, and then politely said goodbye. When he was about to leave, he suddenly turned to Virginia and said, "I almost went. There was a lady named Jeff who wanted to see you. I didn't say no and waited for your instructions. She said she would meet you whenever she had time!"
Virginia was stunned, and then her snow-white slender fingers gently moved on the chair. After a while, she said to Rost, "Well, tell her that I have time at noon. At 12:30, I will have lunch with her in the small restaurant. Please inform the lady." Virgalia said it decisively.
At 12 noon, in the small restaurant of Virginia's manor, two women sat opposite each other at the small table, tasting red wine and eating delicious food. But neither of them paid attention to lunch.
"I know you have a way. I want to go to Europe. I'm going to see Parks. You know, since I got the newspaper today, I felt like I was going crazy. I don't want to worry about him all the time. I feel like I can't stand it anymore. I've had enough. I want to see him in person. Suddenly, Jeff put down the cup and said to Virginia emotionally, "I know you love this man, but..."
Virginia nodded, took a sip of wine and said, "Do you think we should be competitors or collaborators?" The smell of the transaction in her tone made Jeff a little uncomfortable, and she frowned slightly. She knew that if it was really a transaction, she had no conditions to compete with her at all.
So Jeff shook her head. She stopped talking and quietly looked into Virginia's eyes, waiting for her to say her conditions, and then chose by herself. She even understood why Virginia threw herself into the dirty soul trading places on Wall Street.
"Can you give up Les?" Virgelia's eyes seem to have an unparalleled sense of superiority.
"No, no, I don't think I'll give up!" Jeff suddenly felt that her courage was under unprecedented pressure in front of Virginia. In order not to show her submission, she straightened her chest again, "No, never!"
"Then what can you give him?" Virgelia's eyes were contemptuous, "He already has honor. People all over the United States and the world know him. Everyone loves him, but men still need a status that matches glory. Can you give him?"
Jenif's expression stagnated, and then she felt that her breathing became heavy. Her full chest fell together, and it was obvious that she was trying to control her emotions. The woman opposite was simply a naked humiliation to herself, but what she said was the truth. She had no ability to fight back against her and defeat her.
"I know the part between him and you, and I can also tell you that I can't give up on him. Now we always have to give him an answer, which is not for him to choose, but for us to choose. Are you ready?" Suddenly, a smile appeared on the corners of Virginia's mouth, "I have made a choice!"
"How do you want me to choose?" Jeff suddenly felt powerless. She was a little discouraged, but she never wanted to give up. The relationship with Parks is like a mark imprinted in my heart.
"In order to achieve him!" Virgelia's eyes flashed with a fiery light, "Do you know why he attracted me? His wisdom and **, the ** of politics and his vision of many things. I won't force him to do anything, but if he wants to stay in the army, I must ensure that he can be the backing of a general. If he wants to be in politics, I must be the promise of the governor or even the president. If he wants to manage the company, then I will let him take off to the highest point.
"But--but--" When Jenny heard Virgiria's words, she suddenly felt that she had nothing. I couldn't help twitching and sadness.
"Well, now we're not talking about competition, we're talking about cooperation." Virgiria's words seemed to open a window in Jeff's heart. For her, cooperation is the best way, although she has to face another woman.
"If one day, when you can make waves on Wall Street, we will have re-repeer conditions!" Virgelia's words seemed to light up the light in the dark. Yes, she still has time to do all this.
At 2:00 p.m. on January 10, a black luxury car drove out of Virginia's manor and went straight to a sea ship full of cargo parked by the harbor. In less than an hour, the sea ship began to make a fire, and then the whistle sounded and slowly left the wharf and sailed towards the vast sea. On the sea near the wharf, a group of seabirds chirped in waves, accompanied by small snow-white waves...
(to be continued)