Chapter 111: Agent Carter
This elderly woman whom even Nick Fury had to treat with respect was Peggy Carter, one of the founding members of S.H.I.E.L.D.
"Nice to meet you, Consultant Oaks."
Although Oaks and Peggy Carter could be said to have known about each other's existence for a long time, this was the first time they had directly met like this.
"I see."
Oaks could only force a bitter smile and shook hands with the elderly woman who had walked over:
"So, I finally know where all those restorative potions that Melinda and Sharon took went. I always said that with their age, their obsession with beauty was a bit too much."
The restorative potions remained circulated within a private circle and hadn't been publicly released on the market.
Those who obtained this magical potion knew very well that, to some extent, it represented their identity—the rarer it was, the more precious it became, and the more it could represent their extraordinary status.
Therefore, without Oaks actively promoting it on a large scale, the restorative potion had still helped him establish numerous connections.
That was one of the reasons why he had voluntarily severed ties between the Benevolence Society and S.H.I.E.L.D.
Among the products developed by Oak Tree Environmental Technology Company, only this one was highly sought after.
"Yes, I'm truly grateful, Consultant Oaks, but they will be angry if you say that."
Peggy Carter, who appeared to be around seventy years old, was at the peak of her dignity and aura, but her mindset seemed to have become younger.
"Your marvelous invention makes me feel like I'm back in my twenties, back then..."
Peggy Carter smiled and looked at Fury. "Fury was still a field agent?"
"Yes, Ms. Carter. I was a regional bureau chief at the time, and the director was Pierce."
Nick Fury shrugged, and Peggy Carter, as one of the founding members of S.H.I.E.L.D., had retired from the agency after the death of another founding member, Howard Stark.
But in fact, she had been supporting S.H.I.E.L.D.'s work from behind the scenes until... she became incapable.
To be honest, when Nick Fury saw the almost legendary founder appear in his office, his mind went blank—of course, he could guess what was going on.
Originally, he hadn't thought about telling Peggy Carter about Captain America's situation. If the captain wanted to meet her, he would explain it himself. Otherwise, if it caused any stimulation to the old leader, it would be troublesome.
What surprised him a bit was that Captain America hadn't gone to meet the old leader yet.
However, this guy Oaks had done a good job. Now, the old lady's mind and agility were even better than those of many young people.
In terms of agent training, Peggy Carter was superior to Nick Fury.
So, when her niece, Sharon Carter, who was assigned to protect Captain America, went to visit her again, she keenly sensed that something was amiss.
After all, Sharon was still relatively young and couldn't hide it in front of Peggy—
Because she knew very well what Captain America meant to her aunt.
Sharon tried to persuade her not to go to Brooklyn this year so as not to hear the members of the Benevolence Society, who were very active in Brooklyn, mention this popular safety supervisor...
Peggy Carter finally decided to personally investigate this matter.
As long as Peggy wanted, there was nothing that could be kept from her!
So, even without Sharon's knowledge, Peggy Carter had already learned the information that nearly left her speechless.
When Captain America was unearthed, it was not a secret.
With Carter's methods, breaking through S.H.I.E.L.D.'s information blockade was not difficult.
When she saw the figure that haunted her dreams for seventy years in the files, Peggy Carter's aged heart beat vividly once again—
She had once thought that there was nothing that could excite her like this again.
Therefore, when Nick Fury saw this blinding figure in his office, his headache intensified.
However, who is Nick Fury?
To put it nicely, he's a badass head of a special agent team. To put it bluntly...
He's just a bastard.
So, he immediately revealed Captain America's current situation and, by the way, sold out Oaks.
Without any psychological pressure.
"No, Ms. Carter, I haven't been a S.H.I.E.L.D. consultant for a long time—Mr. Director personally dismissed me."
The moment Oaks saw Peggy Carter, he understood what that bastard Nick Fury had done and immediately shifted the blame onto him.
"Speaking of which, it's quite amazing. Several months ago... Well, half a year ago, I recruited a safety supervisor and fitness instructor. But just ten minutes ago, Mr. Director told me that he's Captain America. Hahaha... Since I stopped being a consultant, I finally had some peace, and he had to give me trouble!"
"..."
With a smile, Agent Carter glanced at the restless Nick Fury and extended her hand as if she were in her own office:
"Come, Oaks, please have a seat. Don't be polite. Fury, could you please pour some coffee?"
"I'll be happy to."
Seeing Nick Fury's face turning red from frustration, Oaks raised an eyebrow and moved to sit across from Carter, shaking hands with this legendary agent:
"Ms. Carter, nice to meet you. Your reputation precedes you."
"Now is the era of you young people... The President's Freedom Medal? It seems that the President also holds you in high regard."
Carter exclaimed, then sighed softly and slowly sat down on her chair:
"Seventy years... I never expected that I would hear news about him before I left this world. How... is he?"
Oaks understood Carter's current state very well—before resolving Steve's issue, it wasn't suitable to discuss other matters with her.
In fact, Carter wanted to express her gratitude to Oaks first...
But she found that she couldn't do it.
"He's doing great. Steve is now one of the most popular members of our Benevolence Society."
Oaks shrugged and decided not to mention the fact that he made Steve wear a tight security uniform:
"And as my fitness instructor, he has taught me a lot—"
"But when it comes to relationships, I have to say, I've been advising him for over half a year, but he still can't muster the courage to see his girlfriend..."
Seeing Carter's expression turning strange, Oaks quickly added:
"He said they've been separated for a long time... He's not ready yet."
Peggy Carter's expression returned to normal, and a faint blush appeared on her cheeks before she couldn't help but laugh:
"This guy, does he really think I have many years left... Could it be that he's afraid to see me because I've become old and ugly?"
"If he does, then he wouldn't be Captain America... Oh, thanks, Director."
Oaks shrugged, took the coffee with a cold face that Nick Fury handed over, took a sip, and quickly put it down:
"If you insist, Director, I can supply my special blend of coffee to acquaintances."
"I don't need it!"
Putting down another cup of coffee, Nick Fury turned around, sat in another chair, and crossed his arms:
"So, 'former' Consultant, regarding this matter... "
He glanced discreetly at Carter and then quickly gave Oaks a sharp look:
"Do you have a solution?"
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