Smithsonian Museum, Captain America Special Exhibition Area.
There are fewer tourists visiting the museum during working hours than usual.
Most of them are foreign tourists, as well as some high school extracurricular practice courses. The teacher brought a large group of curious teenagers and girls to come and see the incarnation of the American spirit…
At the moment, there was no sound in the dark video theater.
The spectators sitting in the projection hall were engrossed in watching the video that was playing on the curtain.
And on the bench in the corner, Steve Rogers, wearing a peaked cap and lowering the brim of his hat, was watching the video with a serious look. The young Peggy Carter was telling the story of the war in the past.
"It was a winter with very bad weather…"
"The blizzard trapped half of our troops in the German line of defense, Steve… Captain Rogers, who broke through the HYDRA blockade single-handedly. You know, the blockade took months and the Allies didn't rush through…"
"He saved more than a thousand people, including those who later became my husband. Even though he died, Steve still affects my life…"
Accompanied by Peggy Carter's voice, Steve's face couldn't help showing a deep reminiscence.
At that moment, he felt as if he had traveled through time and space, returning to the snowy battle that year.
For others, this is almost 70 years of history.
However, for Steve, who had only gone through a long sleep, those things were still vividly visible, as if the next day.
World War II, Science Strategy Corps, HYDRA, Peggy, Bucky…
All of this is so unforgettable…
Turning the compass in his hand, looking at the black and white photo of the beloved woman, Steve's mind was full of thoughts.
At this moment, a deep magnetic voice sounded beside him:
"I knew you were here!"
Steve reacted swiftly, and turned his head for the first time, looking at the man in black who sat down.
When he saw Leon's face, he couldn't help being stunned.
"Leon?! Why are you here?"
"Looking for fossils, definitely come to the Smithsonian Museum…"
Hearing this, Steve couldn't help rolling his eyes, punching Leon's chest lightly, retorting casually:
"I admit I'm an old guy, but I haven't reached that level yet, am I?"
"Hahaha!"
After stroking his palms and chuckles a few times, Leon explained in a low voice:
"I've been to your apartment, and when I saw you were not at home, I thought, you should be here, come and take a look, sure enough…"
Facing Leon's slightly teasing eyes, Steve didn't avoid it, but looked directly at Leon and asked:
"What's the matter if you are looking for me in such a hurry?"
In order not to affect other people, two handsome guys over 1.85 meters huddled on a bench that was not too spacious and talked in a low voice.
"That's not the case. It's just that I heard Natasha Romanoff say that you seem to be a little depressed recently. Is there any problem at work? Or…"
"Missing the good old days?"
After speaking, Leon raised his eyebrows and glanced at Peggy Carter in the video with a pointed glance.
Noting where Leon was looking, Steve couldn't help but stunned, then lowered his head slightly, looking at the black-and-white picture of the compass in his hand without saying a word.
Seeing what Steve looked like, Leon probably guessed what the hell Steve was upset about…
Just waking up from the glacier last year, Steve was forced to participate in an alien war before he had time to understand this new world.
After the New York War, Steve officially joined the organization of S.H.I.E.L.D, and led the special forces around the world non-stop to maintain world peace.
However, he never forgot his former lover.
Especially from Fury, the news that Peggy Carter was still alive caused an impulse in his heart.
Want to see her!
However, the uneasiness and anxiety caused by the changes of the times and the fact that things are right and wrong made him unable to make up his mind…
In the video, Peggy Carter's familiar voice echoed in his ears, and Steve murmured to himself as he unconsciously played with the compass in his hand:
"It's been seventy years late, and I don't know if I should disturb her again. After all, she has his life and family, and I am just a person abandoned by the times."
"What's more, I don't know what kind of expression I should use to face her…"
Upon hearing this, Leon looked at Steve a little disgustedly, and said:
"Tsk tusk, what I thought it was…"
"You are a person who likes to complicate things. If you want to see her, follow your heart and go!"
"Why do you think so much?!"
Leon's words, like a sharp arrow hitting the soul, shocked Steve's heart.
The expression was slightly moved, but there was still a trace of hesitation on Steve face:
"But…"
Before Steve could finish, Leon interrupted him directly!
"Nothing!"
"The world has changed. We can't go back to the past. We can only cherish the present time. Looking forward is the best way we can do it!"
"Isn't it?"
This rhetoric is based on Leon's personal experience and sent it out.
When he walked into this world, he was once confused, disturbed and worried.
He also missed himself very much in his previous life, including his family and friends whom he would never see again…
However, if he stays in the past, he will not be able to move forward and become who he is today.
By the same token, he naturally didn't want Steve to do the same.
Although he is the greatest soldier in history, he always abides by his principles and beliefs. But, after all, he is a man with seven passions and six desires…
After speaking, Leon reached out and patted Steve on the shoulder, and said meaningfully:
"Perhaps, while you are thinking of the other person, the other person is also thinking of you…"
After Leon's persuasion, Steve's frowning eyebrows slowly stretched out, as if he had made a decision in his heart.
Immediately afterwards, he snapped the compass in his hand, closed it, and put it into the inner layer of the jacket.
"Thank you, Leon…"
Facing Steve's grateful look, Leon smiled slightly and said:
"You are welcome, I have experienced such a time, and I understand how you feel."
Afterwards, the two left the museum, preparing to find a place to gather for a long time.
But I didn't expect that, as soon as he walked out of the museum, Leon's trouser pocket suddenly rang a bell of "di" and "di".
Casting an apologetic look at Steve, Leon took out his phone immediately.
Seeing the electric display, Leon raised his eyebrows and then swiped the phone screen.
"Is there a problem?"
The next moment, on the other side of the phone, the voice of the vice president of Nirvana Group, Oliver Harris:
"Your Excellency, I'm really sorry to disturb you all of a sudden. A customer from the group said that there is a scientific research project and would like to cooperate with us. I think maybe you want to check it out in person."
Upon hearing this, Leon couldn't help being more curious, and then asked:
"Oh? Who is the person in charge of the project?"
"Reed Richards!"