Chapter 1630 - Many Years Ago (2/2)

“Such a model of Rolex was used during the Great Escape. They were used to track the timing of the police patrol. It was also used to tell time on 24 March 1944 when they made their way through the tunnel.”

“In fact, after the escape plan had been drawn up, in the few months following, six hundred prisoners had dug three escape tunnels. One was useless and the other was found by German guards. Only one tunnel nicknamed ‘Harry’ was completed in March 1944.”

“On that night with faint moonlight, they got into action. The pilots lined up in the tunnel one by one in silence, hoping that two hundred people would return home by making their way through occupied Europe.”

“The order of escape was determined by a lottery. Corporal had drawn No. 67, but unfortunately, shortly after, the escape was detected by the guards and the tunnel was closed. In the end, there was only a small part still accessible. The brave corporal was not part of the group who made it out.”

“Hitler was furious when this escape took place. He ordered the execution of a group of people, including Corporal Nadine, who had been the leader…”

Hearing that, tears welled up in the children’s eyes.

Li Du did not continue with the story. He ruffled the hair of the children around him and passed the watch to let them take a closer look. Then, he said, “That’s the legend of the watch. This watch had not been just a tool to tell the time, it also represents the social responsibility of a businessman and the determination of a brave soldier who looked towards freedom!”

“Long live freedom, my children!”

The bunch of children echoed, “Long live freedom!”

Principal Kaden led the teachers and parents to applaud loudly. They looked at Li Du with admiration.

They led the children to pack up the warehouse and then played some games in the afternoon. The activity of real-life studies had ended after giving Li Du a lot of work.

Finally, they brought the students back to school. Li Du heaved a sigh of relief and said to the principal, “Fortunately, I have not disgraced myself.”

Principal Kaden praised him, “Not only that, your performance was perfect. You have so much knowledge, where did you learn all of that?”

Li Du smiled and said, “I learned that from a partner of mine, but he is not around anymore.”

The Principal immediately apologized, “Sorry, I had no idea. May God rest his soul…”

Li Du was stumped. “Heaven forbid! I’m just saying that he is no longer in this trade. He’s not dead, he just got married, and now he’s leading a good life.”

The principal fell silent.

It was a happy day. He had brought the children along and let them gain a taste of the warehouse auction trade. It was just like how Hans had once brought him to his first auction.

It felt like everything had just taken place the day before. He turned around for a look. It seemed like he could still see the silhouette of the boy who had once sat on steps out of Hannah’s building, legs dangling.

It was hard to believe that was years ago