I became a son-in-law in the United States

Chapter 111 The White House

Washington, D.C., the White House.

In the slanting autumn sun, maple leaves drift away with the wind.

In the west corridor, leather shoes made a dull thud as they rubbed against the floor.

The secretaries came and went, mostly carrying documents. When they encountered acquaintances, they would occasionally stop and chat for a few words.

In the Oval Office, Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States, sat behind the huge mahogany desk, holding a pen in his hand, as if he were thinking about something.

This president is historically renowned for creating one of the most astonishing economic miracles of the 20s, known as the Coolidge Prosperity.

This was the best of times, the most prosperous of times, the most splendid of times, an era that countless people still cherish on their deathbeds.

This little old man's lifelong motto was: talk less, do more, but don't interfere.

During his five years as president, he did indeed live up to his promises; however, the death of his beloved son left him exhausted and almost unable to continue working.

That's why he told the media in June that he would not run for president again.

He sighed, lamenting the passage of time, yet feeling that each day was an eternity.

If he could, he would like to step down immediately and go back to his hometown in Vermont to grow potatoes.

The next moment, footsteps came from outside the door, and after receiving Coolidge's permission, several respectable figures walked in.

Leading the group was Secretary of State Frank, an academic by training, with a refined and approachable appearance, who was very popular in the White House.

Although he is 71 years old, he is in good spirits and has recently been traveling between France and the United States, working towards a peace agreement.

The second person to walk in was the Secretary of War, Dwight F. Davis. He was a bit more imposing, tall, and bald, clearly a redneck.

Speaking of this man, he was the one who initiated the Davis Cup tennis tournament in later generations.

Even after his term ended, he didn't forget to enjoy life and went to the Philippines to become the governor.

Besides these two, the next two to walk in are quite famous.

The first person to walk in was none other than Hoover, the most popular, handsome, and talented money-making expert at the moment.

He is 53 years old and the current Minister of Commerce. He is visibly energetic and full of drive.

The second person to enter was none other than Treasury Secretary Andrew W. Mellon.

Don't underestimate him; he's currently the richest person in the entire United States, perhaps without exception.

"Mr. President, there is something very interesting that I need to report to you."

The one who spoke was Hoover, who is currently a political star, a disaster relief expert, and the most popular figure among the American people.

Once Coolidge leaves office, his presidency is almost a certainty, a fact tacitly accepted by the entire White House.

So don't be fooled by Hoover's talkativeness; he's just getting used to what it's like to be president.

"Oh, what is it?" Coolidge became interested. He put down his pen and placed his hands on the table, crossed over his shoulders.

After saying this, Hoover took out two copies of the "New Youth" newspaper and handed them over.

The two newspapers were published three days apart. The first newspaper focused on the speech at the city hall in Gia, while the second newspaper mainly focused on the march and demonstration in front of the city hall.

Coolidge looked at it carefully, and his gaze became serious. The old man was usually easygoing and rarely had such moments.

The air gradually cooled down, and everyone noticed that something was wrong; the president was thinking very seriously about something.

Before Coolidge could even speak, several cabinet members started whispering amongst themselves. However, these were all Republicans, so don't expect them to have anything nice to say.

"Old Joseph, isn't he the guy who dumped stocks on Wall Street? He really screwed over a lot of people last time!"

"More than that, his father, Old-fashioned Turkey, was no good either. He used the guise of working for the people's welfare, but in reality, he was the one who made the most money. That old fox."

"This girl named Jia is probably his daughter. I didn't expect her to give such a good speech. She has a lot of supporters, and some people even call her the daughter of Boston."

"Trying to forcefully push through a new pay bill? Old Joseph is certainly delusional. Have we Republicans agreed to it? Have the people of Boston—I mean, the real people of Boston—agreed to it?"

"These are just campaign slogans, nothing more than ways to please voters. We are America, an elected government, and we abide by the law. How can we arbitrarily raise wages without legal permission and the unanimous consent of the parties involved?"

"Look at this family, and the things they're saying...could they be Soviet spies?"

Don't assume that all White House officials are polite; in reality, many of them swear, especially after they become familiar with each other.

Finally, Secretary of State Frank became serious and said to Coolidge, "Carl, this is a signal."

Coolidge nodded, understanding what the other person meant.

America has always been Republican America, Puritan America, and certainly not some Irish America.

It is important to know who is truly in charge in the United States.

In the past, almost all policies and regulations were formulated by the Puritans, the true elites of the country, while other immigrants had no choice but to obey.

However, the Boston incident clearly shows that the established order that has lasted for over a century seems to be loosening.

The Boston city government's compromises with the Irish, the Jews, and the Italians are not a good sign for those in the White House.

Coolidge nodded: "It definitely needs our attention. We need to do something, at least to figure this out."

"I've seen this girl named Jia speak. While many of her views are correct, her way of expressing them is closer to communism, which I don't like."

"We are America, a nation blessed by God. We obey the law and submit to God's will, which is why we enjoy freedom and prosperity today..."

The president's statement made it all too clear that he did not agree with either Gia or Joseph Sr.

The market should be left to the market, and the economy to the economy. This area should be absolutely free and uninterrupted; otherwise, it would violate a certain "sacredness," which would be contrary to God's will.

That's why, after reading the news, Coolidge was neither angry nor did he find it amusing; he simply instructed his cabinet members to pay attention to the matter.

Finally, Hoover stepped forward: "Mr. President, I think it's like this: I'm going to New York soon, and if the time is right, I might as well meet this young lady and see just how good she is."

"Alright, I'll wait for your good news."

P.S.: Wishing everyone a wonderful new week!