Beacon 1937

May [-], [-], noon

Due to the failure of the attack on Changsha, the Japanese army's aggression against China changed from a "quick battle" to a long-term war.On the other side of the world in Europe, the flames of war spread to the gates of France.

A week later, Ivan received a letter from Frank. The content of the letter was that his friend was worried about his hometown on the other side.

France has the assistance of Britain, as well as the Maginot Line that the French people are proud of (Note [-]), so the French government is confident in its fight against Germany.

But Frank doesn't think so.After seeing the equipment of the Japanese army and hearing about the German "Blitzkrieg", now that he has learned such news, he is worried.The French nobles realized that this war was very different from that of World War I. If Japan, which has always wanted to formally ally with Germany, has the strength to win Asia, what about Germany?Is it even worse than Japan?

Frank is a well-informed businessman who has gone abroad. He doesn't think that riding a horse and holding a machete can defeat German tanks. What's more, his country did not develop military defense rapidly after World War I, just to prevent another war The Maginot Line was built.Whether that wall could stop the Germans may be the key to France's survival.

Ai Wen walked out of the pawn shop dejectedly.A few days ago, in exchange for a few suits, I hesitated again and again, and finally pawned the Longines watch.Although he received part of the deposit transferred from the Bank of America today, when he hurriedly wanted to redeem the watch, he was told the bad news that it had been resold.

Even after the redemption deadline, Ivan was ready to buy it back at double the price, and he didn't want to see that watch being bought, but it was still a step too late.In fact, if you ask Chen Yuchen, not only can his money be transferred here quickly, but he will even solve all financial difficulties for him, but he doesn't want to do this.

When Aiwen walked out of the gate of the pawn shop, he was suddenly slammed by someone, and his feet staggered slightly.When he stood still and looked back, the man disappeared around the corner in a flash.The doctor subconsciously fumbled in his pocket, fearing that the wallet would be snatched by a thief. Unexpectedly, he found a hard board card that should not be here... White petals, yellow flower heart, a plant that looks like a flower and grass is glued to it. Made a bookmark out of white cardboard.

Ai Wen was very surprised, and looked at the place where the man disappeared, and finally decided to put the bookmark in his pocket.Anyway, he likes to read books on weekdays, and it would be nice to have a beautiful bookmark.

Although a stranger put a bookmark in his pocket for no apparent reason, it was impossible for Ivan to bother about it.

Morning, June [-], [-]

Ai Wen was lying on the bed, and when he woke up, he found that Chen Yuchen was pressing on his back, wrapping around his waist, sleeping soundly...

He made him sore all over again.

This kind of thing is addictive, even if Aiwen has to make up his mind that there will be no next time after each end, he still relapses in the end.

The body that got used to it became more and more sensitive, and the feeling of palpitations often made him think that he would pass out on the bed.

During the meal in the morning, Li Ran came to visit unexpectedly, and he brought another letter from Frank to Ai Wen.After saluting Chen Yuchen, he pulled a chair and sat beside Matsumoto Yukihiko, who was sipping milk, and said, "Xiao Xingyan, don't keep pestering Aiwen to teach you Chinese, he's going to the Red Cross during the day, and at night Let him rest more. Brother, I can teach you too!"

After that time, Li Ran's attitude towards the Japanese boy gradually changed, and recently he tried to get close to him, but Matsumoto Yukihiko was ungrateful and turned him away.

"No." The boy frowned and shook his head again and again, put down the unfinished milk, moved the chair towards Dr. Friedrich, then picked up the cup and continued to drink.These days, Matsumoto Yukihiko, who doesn't have to be exposed to the sun every day, is much fairer than before, but his stature is still not good.

"I know something... Japanese, it's more convenient to teach you, really don't think about it?" Li Ran leaned over and asked.

The Japanese boy frowned suddenly, got up suddenly and ran upstairs.

"Wait! I haven't finished yet!" Li Ran completely forgot that there was another officer present, shouted and chased after him.

However, such a big movement did not attract Ivan's attention.

The American doctor read the letter with a serious face...

June [-], [-]

Dear friends:

This may be the last time I write to you.

When you receive this letter, I think I have left Shanghai and am on my way back to Paris.

This may come as a surprise to you, but it's something I've been thinking about for almost a month now.

...France surrendered.

The Germans bypassed the Maginot Line and outflanked Belgium from the French rear.The line of defense that we are so proud of is just in vain.

Aiwen, we blindly rely on the Maginot Line, and only cast iron walls in front of the gate facing the German border, but the back door is wide open, thinking that the Germans will not detour.

When I learned that France surrendered, I was at a loss, and my heart was instantly emptied.Even with the dire power gap in front of me, I still can't understand why I should choose to surrender.

Poland did not surrender, China did not surrender, my France did.

At this moment, I couldn't help but miss Yinglan.I haven't forgotten her death, and even thought about revenge, no, it's still the case now.After that, I tried my best to investigate the reason why she was taken away by the Japanese army. It was not until recently that I learned another identity hidden behind her.

I don't understand why she wants to join the Communist Party with my protection, but I think I understand now...

She was never a weak girl, she had her stubbornness, that's why I fell in love with her deeply.

France surrendered, and I finally realized what I was supposed to do.One self is powerless, but the power condensed by countless self is huge.

Maybe I don't need to take direct revenge on those Japanese, maybe tearing down their allies is equivalent to tearing down their backbone.

Or maybe I just want to do my best for my country...like Yinglan.

Shanghai never stopped resisting after it was occupied, and I firmly believe that the same is true of France.

Go back...to Paris, where I still have things to do.

Hope to see you again someday.

your most loyal friend,

Frank Eliade

Note [-]: The fortifications set up in the east of France before the Second World War were made of reinforced concrete and were very strong.Due to the high cost, it only defended the French-German border, and the Netherlands was backed up by the British and French allied forces. In May [-], the German army lured the British and French allied forces to support the Netherlands, and then attacked the Ardennes Heights, and joined the Dutch and German forces to besiege the allied forces in Dunkirk.The Maginot Line also lost its effect because of the German attack on its back.