Chapter 461 August’s Story

The request made by Dr. August is not something Malashenko can easily fulfill in one sentence. Even if Malashenko has some intention to give Dr. August as a gift to Comrade Kotin , but how to use such captured high-level talents is not Malashenko's decision.

At the end of World War II, the two giants, the United States and the Soviet Union, almost came to blows over the competition for German scientists. Otherwise, how could it be said that Schutroheim's words, "We, the Germans, are number one in the world in science and technology" were not for nothing?

After patiently pondering the issue of Dr. August's stay, Malashenko made up his mind and decided to at least try to send Dr. August to Kotin. Malashenko immediately relaxed. Speak slowly.

"I have no final say in your whereabouts, but I will try my best to allow you to continue your research in a place where you can display your talents. The premise is that you must serve our Soviet Red Army honestly! Do you understand?"

To be honest, there is a reason why Dr. August, who grew up in an orphanage, has a weird personality and turned into what he is today.

The unbearable cold memories of his childhood prevented Dr. August from feeling much warmth before he became an adult. After completing university in Germany with his work-study program and the appreciation of his mentor, Dr. August retained him regardless of his mentor's persuasion. I used all my working savings to buy a boat ticket to cross the ocean and go to the United States on the other side of the ocean to see if I could learn more useful things.

After arriving in the United States, Dr. August, who was already penniless, worked as a porter on the dock for a year and a half. Later, he served people drinks and water in underground bars in New York City and sold his face for more than half a year. After confirming that he After having enough capital, I embarked on the road to study. After several twists and turns, I settled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Massachusetts and returned to class.

But even so, Dr. August's path to study in the United States was still not smooth. With his withdrawn personality, he was unexpectedly ostracized by almost all his classmates. Some called him "German dwarf" and were several years younger than him. His classmates who were 18 years old always liked to bully him for being such an alternative.

Dr. August, who is either working part-time or taking classes, has suffered a lot. Even if his roommate invites him to a bar for a drink on his birthday, he will be rejected on the grounds that it may incur additional expenses that were not planned. , to put it simply, there are two words: no money.

Dr. August, who received a doctorate from the United States after graduating from MIT, was confused for the first time.

To be honest, August's path of study, which he has been determined to do since childhood, has reached its highest peak when he reaches a doctorate degree. Those who were inspiring and wanted to prove it to them have now gone their separate ways and have long since disappeared. Standing there Carrying the suitcase containing his doctorate certificate on the streets of America, August looked at the busy traffic in front of him and didn't know where to go next.

"I have no home, no country, no place in the world where I should be."

With such thoughts, Dr. August hesitated for a long time and finally failed to come up with an accurate answer.

Just when Dr. August was preparing to find a decent job in the materialistic, money-worshiping America, marry a woman who loved him, have a few children who might help him regain his warmth, and spend the rest of his life, he had already Dr. August, who was somewhat moody due to his topsy-turvy life experience, unexpectedly received a letter from Germany across the ocean.

"I went to many places and heard from Haynes that you went to the United States. I hope the address I got is correct. I guess you haven't graduated from MIT yet. If you see this letter, please come back immediately. , I have a very big dream waiting for you to join me.”

——Ferdinand Porsche

Dr. August, who returned to school for the last time and planned to put an end to his studies and enter society, received this letter that changed his destiny at the most confusing crossroads in his life.

Dr. August clearly remembers that Dr. Porsche was so high-spirited and convincing when he came to give a speech at the university where he studied in Germany. Although many people present fell asleep while listening, his eyes always remained clear and bright. August regards Porsche as his imitation goal in life.

After a lecture trip, he still had vivid memories of August who asked him many questions. The huge age difference did not make Dr. Porsche feel grudge against the young man in front of him. This thirst for knowledge showed in the face of knowledge. The young man, as moldable as a newborn baby, has been imprinted on Dr. Porsche's mind ever since.

When the paths of destiny overlapped, and when the guideposts in the direction of life were tilted, Dr. August, standing at the crossroads and wandering in loneliness, finally made a decision: to return to Germany to pursue the ideal that he had almost forgotten.

After returning to Germany, he made rapid progress under the intensive training and personal guidance of Dr. Porsche. Dr. August, who already had a genius foundation in mechanical engineering, was quickly promoted to the position of deputy by Porsche, and enjoyed a position that could be called glory. The treatment of wealth and the admiration of people on the street.

But nearly ten years later, Germany is no longer the Germany it was when August stepped onto the deck of the ship to leave. Although the series of measures and New Deal introduced by Hitler did solve people's unemployment problem and let everyone return to a stable life, the crystal What happened that night, the persecution of the Jews, and what he witnessed after returning home made August, who had completed his studies in the United States, feel very upset.

I vaguely remember that I received help from an old Jewish woman when I was studying in Massachusetts. Because of my German identity, I was repeatedly excluded. I had been rejected by many MIT tutors, and I had no money. August, who was penniless, slept on the streets for three consecutive nights and was about to starve to death in the corner of the American alley. However, a kind old woman passing by the alley extended a helping hand to August in the dark.

"You're from Germany? That's great. I'm from Germany too. Come sit down at my house, kid. We're getting ready for dinner."

Although the dinner that day was not sumptuous, with only a little soup and not much chicken, August swore that it was the most delicious dinner he had ever eaten in his life. August, who has always been ostracized, not recognized and looked down upon, has experienced all the hardships in life, but is helped by an old Jewish woman who is also German in a foreign country. This indescribable experience may only be experienced by Austria. Gust himself can best understand and keep it deep in his heart.