Chapter 14: Hard
Although the current situation is not tense and the curfew has just been lifted, most of the entertainment activities in the Netherlands have been lifted. If you go out to perform at this time, you must be performing underground without permission.
Thinking of the experience in the dream, Zhou Nan understood a little. Audrey must have gone to the underground organization to raise funds for the underground organization, and the money from their performance will be used as funds for the underground resistance organization.
Mrs. Kamprad glanced at her mother with some complaint, and said with a smile to Zhou Nan: "It's just a rehearsal at the dance school, and it's not a formal performance. ”
Zhou Nan didn't care about this, according to his thoughts, he hoped that there would never be disputes in this world. Although he is now working for the Germans, he does not see himself as a German.
No matter who wins or loses, it doesn't have much to do with Zhou Nan. No matter how bitter the people here are, can they suffer more than the people in the country?
"It's okay, I just don't know when they'll be back?"
Mrs. Kamprad shook her head and said, "I don't know the exact time, is there anything I need to tell me?" ”
Zhou Nan knew that this was a tactful send-off, and if they wanted to keep the guests, they wouldn't say this, but would leave him to talk for a while.
Zhou Nan doesn't know how to tell them now, but he will go to Brussels tomorrow, if he doesn't say it now, if he doesn't give them some time to think about it, I don't know if they will allow Audrey to follow him to Switzerland in the future.
He thought for a moment, but said, "I may have to leave the Netherlands, the land of war, and settle in Switzerland." But I want to leave with Ada, because I don't know when the war will break out again, and I don't want her to stay in this troubled place. ”
The old lady was a little interested at this time, and looked up at Zhou Nan. Mrs. Kamprad covered her mouth in some surprise and asked in a low voice, "Did you get any news?" That's why you're leaving? ”
Zhou You nodded lightly and said in a low voice: "I'm afraid that the British and American coalition forces are going to counterattack the European continent, although I don't know the specific time, but war is obviously inevitable." The Netherlands was located halfway between Britain and Germany, and it was clear that it would become a major battlefield in the future. ”
She grabbed Zhou Nan's arm with some excitement and asked in a trembling suppressed voice, "Can you take us away?" ”
If he can bring more people away, Zhou Nan has nothing to be reluctant to. But he can't make any promises yet, because he doesn't know how far Hoffman can go and how many people will get out of here.
So, he just whispered: "I'll try to find a way, but I can't make any guarantees right now." I'll be going to Brussels tomorrow afternoon, and I'll have to wait until I get back to know for sure. ”
Mrs. Kamprad leaned into Zhou Nan's ear with some excitement and said, "Jonas, you are a good man, if possible, I hope you can open more passes." We don't care, but Ivan and Audrey are still children and shouldn't be left in the middle of the battlefield. ”
"I'll do my best, ma'am." Mrs. Kamprad is also in her early thirties, at the prime age of a woman. Her hot and moist breath sprayed directly into Zhou Nan's ears, making Zhou Nan couldn't help but blush.
He kept reciting the Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable in his heart, so as to counteract the desires in his heart. He could tolerate everything else, but when it came to women, he felt that he didn't have the slightest resistance.
This is Audrey's aunt, he warns himself.
Mrs. Kamprad also seemed to realize that she was a little overdone, let go of Zhou Nan's arm, and said with some shame: "Jonas, the war does not know how long it will last, and no one knows when this kind of day will end. We adults can only be forced to bear it, but the children are innocent, and as a mother, I want you to help me. ”
She suddenly laughed and said, "I know your relationship with Audrey, we have no objection to your relationship, and I will try my best to get Audrey to leave the Netherlands with you." ”
"Thank you, madam......" Zhou Nan didn't dare to look her eyes, turned his head and said to the old lady: "Mrs. Hemstella, since Audrey is not at home, I won't bother much." Hopefully, when she returns, you'll tell her the news. Tomorrow morning I will have a handover of work and take the afternoon train to Brussels, and if I can give me a positive answer before then, I will pour Brussels and try to leave Holland with as many people as possible. ”
The old lady gave him a rare face and whispered, "Thank you for your kindness, why don't you wait a little longer, maybe they will be back soon." ”
If you don't get a positive answer, even if Zhou Nan goes back, I'm afraid he won't be able to sleep. After a moment's hesitation, he agreed, and sat down in one of the chairs in which Madame Kamprad sits, and she went into the house and moved out again.
Zhou Nan was really a little restrained about her enthusiasm, and deliberately approached the old lady's side and told her about his plan.
"I still have some savings and I'm in Yannick...... That is, Mr. Hoffmann has some shares in his business, which should be enough for me to buy a small farm when I arrive in Switzerland. ”
"I'm not the only one who goes to Switzerland, Mrs. Kelly...... Audrey knew her, she treated me like her own child, and I would take her with me to Switzerland. Besides, I don't know how to do farm work yet, so I need a capable helper. ”
"I didn't know it later, but I was a very casual person. Perhaps, I will write for a living in the future. Yes, I still have some talent in this area......"
Having said that, Zhou Nan knew very well that he definitely had more than a little talent.
Recently, he has been reminiscing about everything in his dream of another life, many things have been blurred, but some of the knowledge he learned in that life is perfectly saved in the hard disk of memory like a computer.
After the reform and opening up, Zhou Nan got rid of the sea of bitterness and went back to the mountain to become a Taoist priest. Relying on his excellent painting and calligraphy skills, he lived a more comfortable life than most people.
Although he was old and lost interest in some literary works, in his later life for nearly forty years, he read a large number of historical biographies and reality books, listened to countless golden songs from all over the world, and watched countless classic blockbusters.
The ten books that have had the greatest impact on the human world, and the famous songs of various styles from all over the world, are perfectly preserved in his mind. He once tried to write down some passages in his memory, but found that everything was still fresh in his memory, and he couldn't forget it if he wanted to.
The capacity of the human brain is limited, and so many memories are preserved in the brain, which also leads to Zhou Nan's acceptance of many things now, and he has become sluggish and lives in his own world.
Although his body is young, he feels like an old man, and he can live well just by relying on memories.
It's an unhealthy state, and his physiology doesn't fit in with his psychology at all. However, Zhou Nan didn't want to change at all, and even enjoyed his current state.
"I don't know how many people I'll be able to take with me, I won't know until I go to Brussels."
"I don't deny it, I like Audrey. She brought me spiritual comfort, and my soul seemed to be enchanted with her. ”
"I knew she was still a child, I didn't want to ruin everything now, and I was even a little scared to get close to her. I'm not going to break through my current relationship because I'm enjoying it. ”
Facing two curious women, especially Audrey's two aunts and uncles, he was faced with four curious women, all of which made him a little unable to cope.
But for Audrey's sake, he endured it all.
So much so that when he saw Audrey and her mother appear on the street corner, he couldn't help but feel a sense of relief.
Seeing Zhou Nan's appearance, Audrey was also pleasantly surprised. "Jonas, why did you come here at this time?" Soon, a shadow was cast over her face. "What happened?"
Seeing that she seemed to be about to cry, Zhou Nan hurriedly comforted her and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine!" ”
Several women couldn't help but laugh when they saw this scene. If it is in peacetime, it is almost impossible for an Oriental who is not a Catholic to marry a child of their family.
The Hemsstra family is a close branch of the Dutch royal family, and they have their own traditions and pride. But the war changed all that, after the men of the family were put in prison and locked up in the factory.
Zhou Nan, who has the ability to leave this place of war, has become a more suitable object. In addition to the hazy and innocent love between him and Audrey, but also because he can take Audrey out of here.
In this era, life is so fragile that they can't even maintain the dignity of life, and Zhou Nan has naturally become a trustworthy reliance.
Even if they could only save Audrey alone, they were not willing to put any obstacles in their ranks. With him, you don't have to worry about your life being threatened at any time.
Although Zhou Nan didn't expect this, he was also very happy that they seemed to agree with him and were no longer cold to him. Except for Audrey's mother and daughter, no one else was so enthusiastic about him before.
Even, some enthusiasm was too much, which made him a little unaccustomed. Moreover, their curiosity is too much, and in front of them, all their plans are discovered by them little by little.
Of course, this is also what Zhou Nan is willing to say, and he is willing to prove to them that Audrey will not face poverty and hunger and will not live a hard life if she follows him.
Like everything that happened in his dream, Zhou Nan would never tell them.
After listening to Zhou Nan's intentions and understanding Zhou Nan's economic ability. Mrs. Hemstra, Audrey's mother, pondered for a while before she said to Zhou Nan, "I'm glad you were still thinking of Audrey when you left, but did you tell Mr. Hoffman about it?" ”