Chapter 2983 Where Is Your Lexington?

Malashenko's considerations are not complicated.

First of all, Anya is an outstanding representative of our army, a battlefield medical worker and an active soldier.

Secondly, I brought Anya with me and held her hand to introduce her to you. Is this out of courtesy or some other personal relationship?

I won't say it clearly, and I can't give you a final answer. There is no standard answer or result. It depends on how you think, how you think, and how you understand it.

Of course, don't expect to get any follow-up response from me. The response is "no response". What you think is your business, and I won't comment on it.

The routine is just like this. If there is no verbal introduction in this situation, it is really difficult to tell whether Malashenko's behavior is courtesy or whether there is any further relationship.

Having said that, Jack himself is not an ordinary person, not an ordinary American soldier who plays hooligan on the street.

In the case of the US military, it is the kind of situation where the soldiers under your command are like this and that. It can't be said that it has nothing to do with the military commander, but to be honest, it doesn't have much to do with it.

Just because the soldiers under him are ignorant and stupid doesn't mean Jack is stupid and double stupid.

He can sit in this position now because he has been influenced by politics because of his wife, and he knows how to read people's expressions and many other things.

Jack, with an expression of "understanding", just nodded slightly, and then smiled and saluted Anya.

"I know that the Red Army has suffered unimaginable casualties and sacrifices in this great Patriotic War. The surviving heroes can live to witness the arrival of Victory Day, all thanks to the bravery, tenacity and fearless dedication of the medical workers in the field."

"Please allow me to pay tribute to you on behalf of my colleagues! Captain Anya! Thank you and all the medical workers in the field for your heroic efforts for the victory of this great anti-fascist war. Women are also heroes who shuttle through the front line."

Jack's official language is impeccable as always, and it can be said to be perfect.

It was indeed her first time to experience such a grand occasion, and it was also her first time to be saluted by a US Army major general. Anya, who followed closely beside Malashenko and looked like a little bird, seemed a little panicked.

But perhaps it was because the person she believed in, relied on, and loved was so close to her, and she got some encouragement or courage. The momentary panic was fleeting, and Anya quickly recovered and returned the salute.

"Thank you for your recognition and praise, General. It is my great honor. The heroic story of you and your troops inflicting a heavy blow to the Nazis in Bastogne is also impressive. (っ◔◡◔)っ

Due to the expected banquet needs, Malashenko personally supplemented Anya's relevant homework on the way to bring her here.

Including Jack's personal deeds, the troops he commanded, the results of his battles, etc., were all told to Anya orally by Malashenko so that they could be recorded.

But compared to his own troops and related results, this beautiful lady in front of him is familiar with it, and this kind of thing that can guess the reason and cause.

What surprised Jack even more was that Anya actually didn't need a translator. , speaking English directly to him, although not as fluent as Malashenko's, but almost as authentic.

Is English so popular in the Red Army and so fluent? How come even non-combat medical workers can speak it so fluently?

Jack doesn't think it's because "I am America, invincible in the world, and you barbaric countries are competing to learn and worship it."

As a qualified military commander and a major general, Jack cares about how much effort the Russians have put into understanding the US military, how much time they have spent, and what important results they have achieved. This is what a qualified military commander should consider, not some bragging all day long "I am America, invincible in the world, and you barbaric countries are competing to learn and worship it." Invincible under the command of the United States".

And now, the situation before Jack is that a head nurse of a non-combatant Red Army can speak English so fluently. It is hard to imagine how well she knows about the United States and the U.S. military.

Is this a common situation? Are there many such people in Malashenko's troops? Or is this level just average? If you bring in another officer from a combat unit, you might mistake him for a redneck from Texas who has come to Berlin as soon as he speaks English?

As the military commander, Jack knows very well what kind of people his subordinates are.

Let alone understanding the Red Army, those guys under his command who are arrogant and put God first and me second, even if they can speak fluent Russian, There are only a handful of people who can speak Russian and communicate normally without the help of an interpreter.

There are only a handful of people who can speak Russian as fluently as Anya speaks English.

The difference between the two is obvious, not to mention that the beautiful lady in front of him is just a non-combatant woman.

Damn, do you have to be so annoying? This is too much of a ghost story.

It is hard to imagine what this means if it is a common situation. A qualified military commander will definitely consider the worst and most disadvantageous situation. And this is exactly the true state of mind of Jack, who seems calm on the surface and still smiles, but is actually quite surprised in his heart.

Jack concealed himself well, but he still couldn't escape the eyes of Malashenko, who knew that he must pay more attention at this time.

In fact, for Malashenko, this is not a test.

Let’s explore Jack’s background. In the end, he is arrogant and careless about foreseeable potential opponents in the future.

Or can I say that he can clearly capture the details and analyze some things under the surface from these details? He is a guy worthy of his attention and serious treatment. It is not just a beautifully packaged showpiece, as those who oppose him and dislike him call him the "Congress-customized God of War".

The answer has been revealed, and in the fleeting strange expression on Jack's face, Malashenko has indeed seen it and taken it to heart.

This guy really has a bit of a discerning eye, so it seems necessary to raise his rating a little higher.

Just by "looking at each other", a round of testing has actually been completed. Malashenko, who has been smiling from just now until now, decided to help Jack relieve the pressure, and then see what he will do next. What will be the reaction?

"Anya has been working as an assistant with the director of our field hospital. His name is Karachev, and he is a top student who graduated from Johns Hopkins University in the United States. His tutor is quite famous, Professor John Steck, a top surgical expert. ”

"Kalachev served his country after studying and returned to his disaster-ridden hometown when his motherland was in the most critical moment. He went to the front line of the battlefield with what he had learned. He has indeed created countless miracles. The way you Americans would describe it is "I don't know how many lives have been snatched from the hands of death," some of which are our comrades, and some are even ordinary civilians injured by the Nazis."

"It's also because I have been working with him as an assistant and need to read some English materials and books or communicate. Anya's English level has improved very quickly. It seems that you are a little surprised?"

Kalachev was in the Soviet Union, but he kept in contact with his girlfriend in the United States. Letters and mails never stopped.

Malashenko also knows that the Americans themselves must know this. After all, Karachev is a public figure who has been praised in newspapers many times. You can't treat your potential opponents who are on par with you as a fool.

There is no such thing as saying that Kalachev should always be hidden and his "wealth" should not be exposed. The Red Army has the ability to protect its comrades. Kalachev is not a shady underground worker. Let's talk about his heroic deeds. It’s not a big deal, I’m just saying it so you Americans can see it.

By the way, we can also see how your boy Jack will react. This is the point.

"Oh, that's really surprising, General."

Jack's reaction was bland and no big deal, at least on the surface. He also spoke in an official tone as always, saying words that seemed to be flawless.

"I'm glad to hear that there are top talents from the United States who have made outstanding contributions to the victory of the anti-Fascist war on the Eastern Front."

"The United States has the world's top medical technology and scientific level, which every American is proud of. But Miss Anya's English is indeed very good. I have to admit that this is indeed beyond my expectation."

"A beautiful and intelligent lady always leaves the deepest impression on people. Your outstanding language talent is as consistent as your beautiful face."

Maybe it was because the two of them had a private conversation the last time they got along. Malashenko always felt that Jack's "politician concentration" was a bit too high for this meeting.

It was as if the person standing in front of him was not a military attache general, but a senator who could tell the moon to move in reverse along its orbit.

"Looks like I need to have a private chat with this guy."

Thinking that it would be a waste of time to continue like this, Malashenko simply suggested, "Let the ladies get to know each other first." When men exchange cups with cigarettes in their mouths, they may be rude and ignore the ladies, which is harmful to everyone. All have benefits.

Coincidentally, Jack, who borrowed the donkey from Poxia, also had the same intention, so he told his wife that he could not accompany him for the time being, and he and Malashenko went elsewhere with a wine glass in each hand.

"Are you used to German food? Some of the dishes are really good, in my opinion."

I picked up a fork and forked a piece of German-style roasted pork elbow and stuffed it into my mouth. The roasted pork elbow was crispy and delicious, charred on the outside and tender on the inside. The meat was fragrant and fat but not greasy. In this war of material scarcity, The era can indeed be called one of the top enjoyments, giving people an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

I didn't start with the roasted pork knuckle, but focused on the German sausage.

Jack, who was not so particular, was just like Malashenko. He raised his hand and picked up the fork, then forked a whole sausage. He held it in his hand and nibbled off half of it, feeling the fullness in his mouth. Feeling grateful, he nodded and spoke.

"Indeed, the Krauts at least deserve recognition for their meat cooking, just like their panzers."

"But that was before they thought they were going to knock down a shabby house and then break into the Soviet Union with reckless abandon and treachery."

After spitting out the pig bones and throwing them into the trash can beside the buffet table, Jack, who approved of Malashenko's statement, immediately replied.

"Yes, to be more precise, it was before they met a "steel butcher" named Malashenko and felt a little "Slavic shock."

"Ha! It feels a bit like last year, don't you think?"

"Of course, I still remember Mrs. Natalia's cooking skills. The dinner that day made me linger. I look forward to tasting the Russian delicacies cooked by Mrs. Natalia next time."

Jack has not forgotten that before he finished his studies and set off on his way home, he ran to Malashenko's house at night with a bottle of red wine to eat.

Of course, he also remembered what Malashenko said at that time, looking at Natalia's figure-she is the only Lexington in my life.

"Want one? Made in Cuba, top-quality stuff."

"Oh?"

Malashenko, who usually doesn't smoke this thing, took the cigar handed over by Jack, and it's not a bad idea to change the taste, so he chose to accept it immediately.

Clinking glasses, drinking fine wine, and smoking a cigarette accompanied by the lingering fragrance of the side dishes, it is not without reason that the topic between tough guys should be discussed at the wine table.

Leaning against the window sill away from the crowd, with Malashenko smoking, feeling the cool night breeze blowing from the still dilapidated and desolate streets of Berlin, Jack, who really wanted to talk to Malashenko privately, chose to speak up.

"You know what? Lexington may be the original legend, but the US Navy still has many other aircraft carriers, and they are also very good."

""

Malashenko could hear that Jack had something to say, but he didn't respond immediately, but chose to continue to be a listener and listen quietly.

"It may be my illusion, but Miss Anya may treat you just like the Enterprise. The Enterprise is not the original legend, but she has always been with the US Navy, working diligently, working hard, never giving up, and playing the whole game. She has never left the US Navy. Even if she will never get the name like "the original legend", she has always been with the closest position to the front line."

""

Malachenko still didn't speak, lying on the windowsill with a cigar in his mouth, looking at the dilapidated street scene in the night, until a gust of night wind blew slowly, then he spoke quietly.

"What about you? Where is your Enterprise? Where is your Lexington?"

""

Malachenko had long seen that Jack and his wife were in a relationship. Although the two of them smiled more brilliantly when standing together, they looked like a model couple that could be reported on.

But the woman's smiles and every action to Jack were too standardized. It didn't look like they were in love as before, but more like a restaurant waiter serving food to guests.

It was precisely because of this that Malashenko, who was already famous for his "powerful" performance when he was in college in his previous life, was confident that he would not make a mistake in this matter, so he took advantage of Jack's hidden meaning to ask questions.

And judging from the reaction of this guy who was stumped by the question and could not say a word for a long time.

Malashenko was sure that he not only got it right, but also probably exposed the scars buried deep in his good brother's heart.

Just looking at Jack's melancholy and indifferent eyes, you can tell that the words he is about to say are definitely "big news".