Miss President wants to talk to you

As soon as he entered the office, he quickly stepped forward and took Eleanor's hands in his.

"Mr. Hopkins!"

"It is God's greatest blessing to see you again!"

Eleanor: "..."

That's an exaggeration.

It's been more than a month since we last met.

Why has Waters become so obsequious?

"sit down."

"Please have a seat!"

"This is my office."

"That's precisely why I must not be impolite!"

Waters insisted on waiting until Eleanor was seated before sitting down opposite him.

Only half of the chair was touching his buttocks.

His back was ramrod straight, as if he were being inspected by his superior.

Would you like some coffee?

"I'll drink whatever you want to drink."

"Then I won't drink it."

"Perfect timing! I'm also planning to give up coffee recently!"

Eleanor couldn't help but look up.

"Waters".

"Yes!"

"Be normal."

"Yes, Mr. Hopkins!"

Waters took a deep breath and finally relaxed.

Then he took out a thick booklet from his briefcase.

It was placed respectfully on Eleanor's table.

"This is our recently revised list of veterans' contact persons."

“From the East Coast to the West Coast, expedition members in each state re-established contact.”

“Some people have already gone to work in breweries, and some have found jobs in construction projects.”

"There are still many people who have not yet been resettled."

"However, whenever you need it."

Waters straightened his back.

"They are ready to serve the Union again at any time!"

Eleanor opened the register.

The information was compiled in great detail, not just including names and addresses.

It also records information such as the unit served, post-retirement occupation, literacy level, and the professional skills possessed.

Eleanor was very satisfied.

"Did you organize this?"

"Mainly the heads of the various states."

Waters said modestly, "I was just emphasizing to them that this contact list is related to Mr. Hopkins' opinion of us."

Is that right?

It seems everyone really wants to improve.

Eleanor asked, "Do you know why I called you here?"

"do not know."

Waters answered very honestly, "But whatever it is, we're ready!"

"I need a group of people to serve the federal government's next policy goals."

Eleanor said, "I can't tell you the details of this mission right now, but I can tell you for now that this job won't be easy."

"It could even be dangerous."

"However, all veterans who pass the selection process will be assigned to a permanent federal agency and given formal federal employee status."

Upon hearing this, Waters was overjoyed.

So this means I can get a government job?!

If those old buddies knew that he had only met with Hopkins once, he would bring back such good news.

They might strongly demand that Waters stay in Washington, D.C., and never come back.

It has to be Hopkins; I wasn't lying to them back then.

As for danger?

Waters didn't care at all.

What danger could be more dangerous than the battlefield?

Is it better to be unemployed and forced to watch your family starve to death?

"no problem!"

Waters immediately gave his assurance, eagerly asking, "How many people do you need? Any number will do!"

"Don't get so agitated."

Eleanor tapped the table. "It's still the first phase. I need five thousand core personnel."

"Five thousand?"

A hint of disappointment flashed across Waters' face.

How come it's only five thousand?

"Too little?" Eleanor asked.

"Quite a lot! Quite a lot!"

Waters quickly denied it, fearing that his attitude would displease Eleanor.

Eleanor waved his hand, signaling Waters to stop his fawning attitude.

"Don't be so nervous, you can speak your mind."

speak out?

Waters hesitated repeatedly.

I don't know if Eleanor was just saying that to appease me, or if she really wanted me to not worry.

but

Thinking of those brothers who haven't been settled yet.

Waters felt he should stand up.

"Mr. Hopkins."

He carefully chose his words and said, "You should understand that we are a real army."

"They are organized, disciplined, and have a strong sense of patriotism!"

“When we entered Washington last year, even the police had to admit that the order in the camp was better than in many city blocks.”

“If you only need five thousand people, I can certainly provide them.”

"but

"This is not all we can do!"

Waters went all out, as if to prove something, he stood up abruptly.

Then I started taking off my clothes.

Eleanor was horrified: "What are you doing?!"

I don't like that kind of thing!

Waters didn't answer, quickly took off his shirt, turned to Eleanor, and showed his back.

"hiss"

Eleanor gasped.

Behind Waters, bullet holes and gunpowder burns were clearly visible.

They actually formed the shape of the Stars and Stripes!

"This is the bond between me and the Federation!"

Waters' gaze was resolute as he turned and said, "Mr. Hopkins, please believe me, it's not just me!"

"Every veteran, like me, has a deep love for the Union!"

"We are all ready to take on any responsibility should the Federation need us!"

A brief silence fell over the office.

What else could Eleanor say?

Waters went to such lengths to secure jobs for those veterans.