Chapter 312

Chapter 312 A day at the White House

The White House, when the new general arrives, will usually be renovated.

Most of the hostesses take care of the decorations.

There are also rebates for pocket money.

Basically, each semester will have some adjustments based on your own preferences.

In fact, the first lady mostly lives here. After all, the Commander in Chief is very busy. He travels around the country all day and often has to go abroad.

It is very difficult to find time to rest during the year so staying here is absolutely impossible.

So basically all the great commanders who lived here may not have added up to one year.

Only the first lady, except when on special duties, can only stay here at other times. George has been in office for nine months.

The time you live here may not even be a month.

George's wife has lived here for at least seven months.

So in a sense, this is actually the first lady's residence.

Where Mrs. George received Abel and the others who were in the first lady's living room.

This is also the largest living room on the second floor.

Its name is "First Lady's Salon".

In front of her loved ones, Mrs. Wales warmly invited everyone.

After asking, the three of them had not yet had lunch. "That George, he only cares about his country now! Sorry, dear Abe, little Laura and Neil."

"It's our fault you made yourself hungry! I'll have someone prepare food!"

Mrs. Welsh's tone was full of friendliness, and her appearance and behavior were very similar to George and his wife.

She asked someone to prepare food. In this palace-like house, this has always been his duty.

Strictly speaking, the Welshwoman is there, except as her husband's mascot.

She only has two real jobs, including running the White House kitchen. is the real manager.

Not just our family's food, but even the meals, even the state banquets of the national officials working here.

Speaking of state dinners, Abel had one last time.

Now that he had finished eating, Abel felt that the food here was wonderful.

Where is the strength? It's really pathetic.

Journalists may shy away from criticism, because one of the favorite jobs of American journalists is to target the family in the White House.

This makes every family live here, so as not to get a bad reputation when eating and drinking.

Just makes the state banquet very shabby.

Like the national banquet Abel ate at last time, all dishes were served on small tables, on par with French dishes. Good taste but small quantity. The recipes are developed at the discretion of visitors. There must be special dishes from each other to show friendship.

The amount was really small so Abel wasn't full at all.

Even Laura's small portion was given to him, but he was not satisfied. Of course, it has something to do with his appetite.

He is a big eater. If a normal person eats, they can eat 70-80%.

In addition to the kitchen, which is managed by the First Lady, there is also a vegetable garden.

The vegetable garden in the left yard has been there for a long time. Often called the first lady's vegetable garden or the White House vegetable garden.

They say it was designed during the Great Depression, Mrs. Hoover.

You should know that when Mr. Hoover took office, he promised that every American family would always have a chicken in the kitchen and a car in the yard.

The result is the opposite. At that time, to maintain their image and save votes, the couple made a lot of efforts.

Among them is opening a vegetable garden to grow vegetables in the White House.

Indeed, Mrs. Welsh of course could not come to this vegetable garden herself.

She can't do that either.

Usually, this vegetable garden is tended by a dedicated person. But the first lady sometimes needs to use it as a showpiece, usually when unemployment is high, the economy is in recession, etc. It's a symbolic thing, ​but the dishes inside are authentic and must be pollution-free.

Usually, vegetables at the state banquet are often collected here.

Abel had seen the vegetable garden on a previous tour.

What Neal told him. Little Laura still smiled and said to Abel.

When she was young and lived here with her grandparents.

She often picks radishes from the vegetable garden and feeds them to her pet rabbit.

Then her little rabbit developed diarrhea after eating and died.

Then the veterinarian told him that rabbits cannot eat too many radishes. Eating too much can cause diarrhea, if too much diarrhea will cause death.

In the First Lady's living room.

Ms. Wales personally arranged for staff to prepare the food and deliver it.

Jenna and Barbara, who were at home today, smiled and entertained the three Abels inside.

Everyone knows each other very well and they are all relatives. Even Abel himself was treated like a relative by them.

Of course, there was no taboo in talking, mainly little Laura talked with her two cousins.

They are talking about things that little girls like, nothing more than cosmetics, clothes, etc.

Dejected, Abel ran aside to look at the various frescoes and oil paintings hanging on the wall.

Neil Bush saw him do this, and this cheap father-in-law also didn't bother to listen to what his niece and daughter wrote. He ran to join the party with Abel.

"I remember that you seem to be very good at drawing?" "That piece of art you drew for baby Laura, it's so precious and it's in the room, no one can see it," Neil Bush said.

"Dad!" Little Laura cried out the word, "here I am!"

"Did I say something wrong? Jenna, Barbara, did I say something wrong?"

"Haha~ no. I haven't even seen it yet, and she won't show it to me!" » Barbara said with a smile.

"I saw it and it was beautiful," Jenna said. It doesn't look traditional but looks a bit like the charm of oriental pieces!"

Abel turned around, smiled and asked Jenna: "Do you still understand this?"

Barbara on the side said: "At first she studied humanistic management in college, but for some reason last year she switched to studying art. It's obvious that she has no artistic talent.

"Enjoy! Enjoy! I've said it all, I'm cultivating my ability to appreciate art!" Jenna said with displeasure, glancing at Abel as she spoke.

Abel met her eyes.

He always thought the topic was weird and would go in the wrong direction.

He decisively turned his head and continued to look at the paintings hanging on the living room wall. Abel discovered that there were many paintings hanging here, but most of them were very ordinary.

Perhaps he noticed Abel's confusion, or perhaps Neil Bush, who was waiting for dinner, was also bored.

Father-in-law Abel said gently:

"The pictures on it can be changed at will. The White House has its own collection of paintings. If you really want, you can borrow the paintings you like from the museum to hang, but after leaving, you have to return them. " office, and when they want to display them, you cannot object if you come to pick them up.

"Of course you can also hang your own pictures. You can do what you want. Anyway, the pictures are yours. You can gift them or take them with you after leaving the office. »

"Oh, that's it." Abel nodded, no wonder the pictures there were so ordinary.

It is estimated that the most unusual things were taken by those who lived here.

Jenna, since the chart is here, they're done with the topic of cosmetics. Three girls approached the men.

Jenna said excitedly: "Abel, you draw very well. Why don't you keep a photo here?

Barbara also smiled and said: "Yes, my father always complains that he doesn't like any of the pictures here. Maybe the pictures you left behind can please him?

"That can't happen." Abel smiled and said: "People outside will say I bribed the commander.

"Who wants to bribe the Great Commander?

Mrs. Welsh had just finished arranging lunch when she arrived and asked curiously.

"He." Neil pointed at Abel and smiled. Mrs. Wales: "So I'm curious, Abel, how do you intend to bribe my husband?"

"What if I write him a check?" Abel intentionally cooperated.

"Hahaha~" Mrs. Wales laughed.

Everyone sat in the living room.

Have a servant bring you drinks. You can choose between water, coffee, black tea and milk. There are also snacks and small desserts, all of which are cookies, cupcakes, and more.

Americans especially love dessert, even the White House.

After chatting for a while, the food was brought quickly.

Mrs. Wales, mother and daughter all ate, mainly Abel.

Perhaps because she understood Abel's food preferences, Mrs. Welsh prepared more than twice the amount for Abel alone, more than twice as much as for little Laura, father and daughter. What surprised Mrs. Wales and mother and child was that Abel had actually finished eating.

After eating, we talked for a while and it was almost two o'clock in the afternoon.

Mrs. Welsh said softly: "There will be a reception in the evening." I think it's best for you to take a lunch break. This way, you will be able to be in better spirits in the evening to face various possibilities.

"It couldn't have been better." Neil Bush smiled. Abel and little Laura also nodded.

Mrs. Wales began to arrange their rooms.

On the second floor, in addition to the famous rooms, there are also several bedrooms.

Little Laura and Neil Bush, who both live here, have their own room.

Generally, for guests like Abel, there will be special hotel arrangements outside the White House. But everyone present considered it a member of the shrub family.

Ms. Wales wasn't sure if this was intentional or if she just wanted to set things up that way.

Abel was arranged to share a room with baby Laura during lunch break.

Neil Bush said nothing.

It's clear that neither of them is engaged yet. Little Laura has a small room here.

After Abel went in to take a look, he discovered that it was only about 20 square meters wide.

Luckily, there is a bathroom and a large windowsill.

Beyond the window sill is one of the White House's famous South Lawns, and beyond the South Lawn is a lake.

Looking from the windowsill, you can see green grass and sparkling water. The scene is very beautiful.

Next to the south lawn is the Grand Commander rose garden.

It is said that when Kennedy lived here, his children's favorite place to play every day was the Rose Garden.

Abel thought he would not be afraid of falling and being pricked by rose thorns.

He looked at the scene outside the window sill for a while.

Little Laura shuffled behind him and took her pajamas out of the closet. A completely new genre.

When Abel turned around, she smiled gently: "Let's put on our pajamas and go to sleep. There will be a reception tonight."

Abel smiled and nodded, curiously asking: "When did you prepare?"

After putting it on, he still looked very cool. No one in the Bush family is taller than him, and these pajamas were obviously prepared for him.

Little Laura smiled shyly, "I know one day you might live in my room. So no matter where I live, whether here or in Texas, I make you a set of pajamas." "

What else could Abel say? He turned around, closed the window on the windowsill and pulled the curtains. Go to the room door again, close and lock the door and secure it.

Abel turned to look at little Laura.

"What you are doing?!"

Little Laura already knew what she wanted to do.

She is not yet at the age to eat marrow and knowing its taste, she misses her boyfriend even more mentally.

But if her boyfriend wants, of course she won't refuse. Although this is not his hometown, this is the most important center of power in this country.

"What do you think?"

Abel responded gently and stepped closer.

Little Laura did not reject him but actively took care of him.

Following that, of course, the content cannot be written in thousands of words

When Abel was gently awakened by little Laura, it was about five o'clock in the afternoon.

"It's time to prepare." She said in a low voice: "Within an hour, guests will arrive one after another." By the way, I have news for you. Aunt Wales told me just now!"

"Open?" Abel is awakened by a girl for the first time.

Before, he slept until he woke up naturally, and the woman who was with him slept very messily.

"How did you wake up?" What Abel really wanted to ask was how did you wake up.

Little Laura smiled: "I set the alarm." Tonight is very important! Don't talk too much, stand up and prepare to go. Aunt Wales also told me that Emily and Alexander would be arriving later!

"My parents?" Abel was very surprised.

"Yes. Uncle George invited them. They should have come."

Abel was surprised, but then thought again. It must be George, winning over himself and the Smith family.

In addition, I will compensate him for the help I gave him in the financial sector after this major incident.

"Come on, I haven't seen them in a few months." » Abel said smiling.

"Correct." Little Laura said kindly: "Come down, I will dress you!"

Abel obediently stood up, little Laura turned around to change clothes.

The two of them were like an old couple who had been married for many years. They cooperate tacitly and warmly. In addition, they continued to whisper:

"Jenna said, tonight you guys are definitely the core audience. Then, at noon, the news spread, the reaction was very violent."

"Actually I don't want that. It would draw attention to me."

"I understand. Honey, but you should be the one paying attention. You are so great that there is no reason to hide."

"Your mouth is so sweet."

"Hmph~ Your kiss just now made me swollen! I don't know what to do later!"

"Is it swollen? Let me check? Oh, definitely a little, how about a little more?"

"Don't~"

"~"

I was hanging around waiting for Abel to get dressed.

Little Laura still had some difficulty breathing, mainly because Abel's hands and feet were not clean.

If there isn't an important reception coming up, it will happen soon. It is estimated that baby Laura will not be able to go out for a while.

Finally, with great difficulty, Abel's clothes were put on.

Little Laura stopped, pushed him away and let him out.

"If you were here, I wouldn't even think about changing clothes! I don't want to make a fool of myself in front of Emily!"

Abel could only smile and leave the room.

Leaving Laura's room, Abel passed through a small hallway and entered a large hallway. Take a few more steps and you'll find the central axis of the living space on the second floor.

This is the First Lady's largest living room.

When Abel arrived, he found George, Neil, Jeb, Marvin Pierce Bush, the youngest of the Bush family whom Abel had only met once last Christmas, and the four brothers' wives in the living room inside.

Abel's parents, Alexander and Emily, as well as the younger generation of several bush families, were all crowded into one room.

It looks very lively. If the first lady's living room wasn't large enough, it probably wouldn't be able to accommodate so many people.

Abel wearing a suit and natural leather shoes immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Of the four brothers, youngest brother Marvin Pierce was always the noisiest.

When he saw Abel, he smiled and said, "Look, the main character of tonight's reception is out!"

Everyone smiled and looked over. George immediately followed suit, smiling and saying: "I'm willing to let Jenna or Barbara call you." You should know that baby Laura is the most punctual among her siblings during the week. !"

Abel was helpless. Who would have thought that George was the one who liked to tease the younger generation among the four bush brothers. Abel didn't pay attention to George's ridicule, but directly hugged Marvin Pierce, who was not very familiar.

Then he smiled and greeted everyone with a relaxed, family-like attitude.

This could be due to his appearance or achievements. Regardless, the Bush family takes it for granted.

Obviously at this time he was not yet engaged to little Laura.

But in reality, he is like the husband of little Laura, a peripheral member of the Bush family. Once the Bush family was settled in, Abel turned around and went to see his parents.

"Hey, Sheriff Alexander and Dear Sheriff Emily, nice to see you again!"

Abel smiled and greeted him, then kissed his mother's hand, deliberately winking, not at all formal, making Emily laugh.

Alexandre looked attentively at his son.

The father thought his son should be a little older. In fact, it is true that Abel was only about 1m92 tall in the middle of last year.

The final physical measurement this year was already 195 cm.

It has grown three centimeters in a year, but it has not grown in the past six months.

To measure bone age, experts also told Abel that he was probably at that height.

Just 5 centimeters from two meters. But whether it's a wife, partner or friend, few people find out.

160cm and 170cm long and 3cm high will be more visible.

But the person who was already very tall (192 cm) was 3 cm taller and he was not a professional athlete.

Of course, few people can notice and care.

There are only parents, no matter where they are. Only parents who wholeheartedly love their children can always detect changes in their children right from the first time.

Emily was also very excited, although her performance was also very good.

But she never really left Kansas and Texas in her life.

When I was young, I always obeyed my father and older brother.

After marrying Alexander, she followed Abel's father. Belonging to a typical traditional American Southern woman couldn't be more typical.

One of the characteristics of this type of woman is to value family, characteristic of the traditional pure family of the Angsa race.

The people who joined the Mayflower group at that time were mostly such people.

Now that the child has such prospects, the family also takes off.

As a traditional mother, Emily naturally feels proud and happy. (end of this chapter)