"Why are you still picking me up?
New York is my territory, so there's no need to be so aggressive. ”Howard got off the boat and bought a newspaper and a burger, and quickly felt the taste of Ming society, he had been drilling in the rainforest, and he felt like he was going to become a wild man.It was Fury who greeted him on the docks, and not only did he arrive, but there were also several other Roaring Commandos hiding in the shadows of the streets."
Captain, Dr.
Stark."
The corners of Fury's mouth twitched, and he greeted the two very flatly.Steve smiled and nodded, searching the crowd for Peggy's figure, but didn't see her.Howard bit the hamburger and looked at the newspaper in his hand, the headline on the front page was that in the face of the year-end tragedy, a responsible agency was ordered to be disbanded, although it was not explicitly stated, but the insider knew at a glance that it was the SSR that was disbanded.He looked at Fury again and understood."
Ahem, you and the Roaring Commandos are out of work, aren't they?
If you want to find a job, no problem, my Stark Industries can hire you as a security guard, and Fury will be a security manager, with an annual salary of this amount. ”As he spoke, Howard stretched out two fingers and shook them like rabbit ears in front of Fury, meaning twenty thousand dollars.Although he was still wearing a tattered suit and a seaman's coat, he was undoubtedly confident when it came to money.In 1955, the average annual wage in the United States was around $4,500, and Howard did not believe that this figure would increase much just after the New Year.20,000 US dollars a year, how many mercenaries have lost their lives in Africa and Latin America can't earn back this money, and it can be regarded as worthy of Fury's ability.However, Fury was not moved at all, just looked at him expressionlessly: "It's not this matter, we are here to have a meeting with you." ”"Meeting?
What kind of meeting?
”Howard watched the people on the docks, and there were already reporters with a keen sense of smell who had rushed to photograph the warship, and he was a little excited.He planned to eat, drink, and sleep, and then go to spy on his destined wife, who would have time for a meeting.However, Fury directly asked people to drive the car, and pushed the captain and Howard into the car: "I don't know what it will be, but Agent Carter is waiting for you over there, the president's secret order." ”"Cut, that's a nuisance, can you stop when you pass by Wilson's Department Store?
I had to change my clothes. ”Howard was also a little more serious, but since it was a meeting, he couldn't wear this.Steve nodded, although they had taken a shower on the warship, it was indeed time to change their clothes, although he was a veteran, but since Fury had pushed him into the car, there should be something to discuss, right?"
I'm afraid I won't have that time."
Dugan, who was driving, turned his head and smiled, and he drove the car to the outskirts with a dozen steering wheels, and the small black sedan was driven as fast as when he was chased and beaten by Stuka behind enemy lines.More than ten minutes later, in a dilapidated barn that looked like a farm on the outskirts of New Jersey, the car drove in and sank to the ground along with the ground."
It's a secret base again, huh?
I knew the people in Congress weren't going to let us dissolve easily. ”Stark rummaged through the car and found a pack of cigarettes, "Aha, I think you guys will have cigarettes in your car too." ”"This is the playground, a backup base built by Agent 13 in the early years, originally built in fear of being landed by the enemy in World War II."
There was no light on the elevator, and Fury's whole person seemed to disappear in the carriage, only to see a pair of teeth floating out of thin air opening and closing: "The SSR was disbanded, and all of us were expelled from the military, so the president instructed us to establish a new organization, out of the control of the military, under his personal control, and the Congress appropriated funds, and we had been discussing whether it was better to call it SRS or RSS." ”"Can't we just let go of the letters S and R?
Anyway, it's a cover, just call it a so-and-so office, or what kind of plan is it?
”With the sound of the machine's gears turning, Howard lit a cigarette without a complaint."
Where's Peggy?
What does she mean?
”Steve wanted to ask her about her and why she looked so busy.Fury sighed, knowing that Steve had been discharged from the army, and that Peggy had also quit the SSR and was planning to travel the world with him.But now I'm afraid not."
The president appointed her as the first administrator of the new agency, I'm sorry, Steve, your marriage" Before Fury could finish his sentence, Steve raised his hand to interrupt him.The hand slowly withdrew, and in the darkness Steve covered his face and sighed faintly.Peggy has always said that she wants to retire early together and travel to get married, but now that she is in charge of the American secret service, why does she say and do things completely differently?
Fury and Dugan glanced at each other, the bearded Damm bared his teeth and shook his head, the captain and the 13th, outsiders had better not talk too much.Seeing that the atmosphere in the carriage was a little awkward, Howard hurriedly talked about meat, and Fury and Dugan also immediately got off the donkey down the slope and talked about a few more meat, and for a time the dark lifting room was full of laughter, and the sound kept echoing in the deep passage.This underground base is not very deep, so soon Dugan also started the car again, and drove in the underground tunnel where the lights appeared, and after dozens of seconds, everyone's eyes suddenly opened up.A huge underground space unfolded in front of you, full of busy people and small vehicles rushing back and forth, full of chaos, and there were actually a few planes parked here, and the dirt runway in the distance was paved with concrete.The sound of machines colliding, workers shouting trumpets, and the sound of car engines are mixed together like a symphony, and there is a tense atmosphere here.The car slowed down, and Dugan occasionally poked his head out of the window to shout for people to get out of the way, and after a few minutes, they reached an elevator."
Can I talk to Peggy before the meeting?"
Steve looked at Fury, who took the shield from the broken bag behind him and carried it behind his back.Black Tan didn't have any opinion, he reached out and pressed the button of the elevator: "She's always been my leader, so it's useless for you to ask me, after the last incident, her work in the White House was very good, and the president was completely convinced by her." ”Howard touched his face, took out a small pair of scissors to trim his beard against the brand-new metal elevator door, and said vaguely: "I'm afraid she is the most powerful woman in the United States now, those of us who are familiar with her are okay and know her abilities, but many people are afraid that they will not be convinced, and she will be under a lot of pressure next." ”Fury nodded, it was a good thing for him that Captain Peggy had been following the Roaring Commandos since World War II, so her team was still the backbone.But for some, it's not.Moreover, after so many things, Black Tan obviously feels that the SSR is full of spies of various forces, and it is convenient to take the opportunity of reorganization to conduct a detailed investigation of everyone.A few people went upstairs and saw Peggy in the conference room, where she was already wearing her military uniform and was busy explaining something to the staff officer.She looked up and smiled at Steve, "Sit down, let's have a brief meeting and discuss the name of our new body, and the Congress side has to go through the process." ”"Can I talk to you?
Soon. ”Steve stepped closer and asked in a whisper."
Are you in a hurry?"
Peggy's eyes looked at him, but she nodded, "Let's go to the pantry next to it, guys, wait for us for a few minutes." ”"Huh?
Is Captain America so fast?
”Howard whispered to Fury biting his ear, and only the black man's oversized eyes were greeted by him.After entering the pantry, Peggy locked the door, she threw herself into Steve's arms and gave her a fragrant kiss, and whispered after a while: "I know you miss me, I miss you too, I heard that you ran away to Cuba but I'm worried about me, but now it's still important here, can you go to my dormitory later and continue?"
”Steve sighed, and he patted Peggy on the back, "I know, I just wanted to ask why you took on this errand?"
Didn't we say that we would go on an expedition to Antarctica first, and then travel and get married?
”"The world has changed, Steve, our enemies have pounced again, and none of us can rest until they are completely defeated.As you can see, this is a battle beyond imagination and you are fighting to the death, is it okay to postpone the matter between the two of us for a year?
”Peggy squeezed Steve's hand, looked up into his eyes, and said very seriously.Captain America nodded, he stroked her hair: "Okay, I can understand, anyway, we will have a long life in the future, and it doesn't matter if we get married later."
Since you're going to stay, I'll rejoin the team and do you a favor, and I'm sure Fury will welcome me. ”"That Steve?"
Peggy frowned, and lowered her head a little weakly: "The president means that you are not suitable to appear in public in the near future, even if you are witnessed, of course I am happy that you are willing to come back, but you can only be a member." ”Her voice grew quieter, but Steve could hear it clearly.The damp smell in the pantry could not be dispelled by even the warm light, and Steve slowly closed his eyes.He just killed the bad guys who should have been killed, he was not wrong, why would the president give such an order?
Even Peggy compromised?
Seeing that he didn't speak, Peggy grabbed his waist and shook it a little flatteringly: "How about being my secretary?"
When no one is around, we can dance in the office, like this. ”She asked with a smile, she had taught him a lot of dance moves over the years, and perhaps because of the promise, Steve had always been happy to dance with her.However, Steve shook his head, his education was only up to high school, and he knew his level of knowledge.No matter how much he wanted to be with Peggy again, a clearly unqualified person occupied such a position as the secretary to the director, and he was irresponsible to everyone.In addition, women are already being pointed at by many people in this era, and he can't make trouble for Peggy."
No, you let me kill Nazi and kill the little devil, it's no problem, but deal with book work, type and answer the phone, I'm afraid I can't help you, I'd better retire from the army and eat a pension at home and draw comics."
Peggy nodded, she wouldn't force Steve to do anything: "It's okay, you're too easy to trust others, it's really not suitable for facing intrigue spy warfare, are you really going to draw comics?"
”"Why not?
I was a fan of the Twin Guns when I was a kid, and then Holiday showed me those two revolvers, and I wanted to draw the old ones into comics. ”Steve pretended to smile bitterly lightly, he had a feeling of being abandoned by everyone.