Miss President wants to talk to you

Hattie's expression became complicated.

"At the time, Congressman Merriweather attended the funeral and, upon seeing the coffin of old Mr. Wilson, immediately knelt down."

"His nose was running and his eyes were full of tears, he was really crying!"

“Those who were present at the time can testify that I did not lie.”

"Such intense emotion makes it hard for me to believe that Senator Meriwether and Mr. Wilson have no connection whatsoever!"

Meriwether's face had turned completely dark.

"Ms. Wallace!"

He slammed his hand on the table.

"I attended Mr. Wilson’s funeral out of respect for a pioneer of Southern agriculture!"

"I knelt down because I was thinking of my deceased father."

"Overwhelmed with grief, I couldn't control myself, which is why I reacted this way!"

"I have no personal relationship with the Wilson family!"

This point must be clarified!

Meriwether knew in his heart that he had just made his fortune and was still very immature in dealing with people.

All he wanted was to climb up the Wilson family tree.

That's why he acted somewhat out of line, to the point that the Wilson family didn't even consider him.

If we could do it again...

He can definitely cry more realistically and more movingly.

Hattie nodded after hearing his explanation.

"I see."

Hattie said, "It seems I misunderstood."

Then she actually withdrew her objection and stopped suggesting changing the questioner.

Is this over?

Meriwether paused for a moment.

He had only finished half of his prepared rebuttal, and there was still a lot more he hadn't had time to say.

And then Hattie didn't ask anymore?

This made Meriwether feel like he was punching cotton.

However, some people in the press section had already started whispering among themselves.

"Did he really kneel?"

"She knelt down! And she cried very hard."

"How can they have such a deep relationship if he's not her biological father?"

"Perhaps a political father?"

A political father?

Meriwether almost fainted from anger.

What utter nonsense!

"Wait a moment!"

He leaned closer to the microphone and took the initiative to bring up the topic again.

"I must clarify again that I have only respect for Mr. Wilson, nothing more."

"Congressman Meriwether".

Hattie very considerately interrupted him.

"You don't need to explain, I believe you."

Believe?

You believe that nonsense!

Merriweather clearly saw that while Hattie was speaking, several people in the press section were writing something down.

He could even imagine what headlines would appear in tomorrow's newspapers.

Congressman Meriwether denies personal relationship with the Wilson family.

Southern legislator kneels and weeps before the coffin of a landowner.

Meriwether: Seeing him reminds me of my father!

No!

No way!

Meriwether was almost in despair.

He really wanted to explain again, because the way the other people in the meeting room were looking at him was off.

However, a member of parliament next to him suddenly grabbed him.

"Stop talking."

The congressman lowered his voice and said, "The more you explain this, the worse it gets. Right now, they're just saying you're going around claiming fathers everywhere."

"If you keep explaining, the rumors might get even more outrageous!"

Could it get any more outrageous?!

Meriwether couldn't help but make the connection.

Then, he felt a chill run down his spine.

That's enough, let's leave it at that.

He finally gave up on explaining and returned to questioning.

but

What else could he say?

His first set of questions was originally intended to focus on the legitimate rights and interests of landowners.

The second set of questions concerns opposition to the Ministry of Agriculture bypassing local councils.

The third set of questions required Hattie to acknowledge that the federal government could not force plantation owners to distribute compensation to tenant farmers.

These problems are all closely related to large Southern landowners like Wilson.

Before Hattie made this scene, no one thought anything of it.

Ask again now.

It sounds like a public inquiry on behalf of the Wilson family.

"me……"

Meriwether was speechless for a moment and couldn't say a word.

At this moment, Hattie looked up and couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong, Senator Meriwether? Are you thinking about your father again?"

This statement was a decisive blow, completely crushing Meriwether.

"Chairman..."

He looked at the hearing panel, looking utterly listless.

"I suddenly feel unwell and cannot continue to participate in this hearing. I request a change of questioner. I, I definitely cannot!"

This

The chairman was practically ready to curse.

What on earth are you, Meriwether, up to?

He's just your father, yet he's driven you to this state?

How did you even get into the House of Representatives?

"Alright, alright!"

The chairman struck the gavel. "Congressman Meriwether is unwell. The hearing is adjourned for now and will resume in twenty minutes!"

There was an uproar at the scene.

Everyone who attended the hearing was initially filled with anticipation.

They knew that the Southern lawmakers were prepared to have a serious discussion with the Department of Agriculture.

As a result, the first question was not even asked.

Is Meriwether, who was in charge of questioning, the first to fail?

For a moment, everyone couldn't help but look at Hattie, whose slightly thin figure now appeared so tall.

Moreover, some members of parliament rubbed their eyes, wondering if they had misread it.

There's a certain feeling that they see the shadow of that wicked Hopkins in Hattie.

At this moment, Hattie naturally felt everyone's gaze.

Her expression remained unchanged, but she couldn't help but cheer inwardly.

awesome!

These three days of torment were worth it!

Their strategy also achieved a major initial victory!

Hattie certainly didn't think that a few guesses would be enough to get the hearing to change the questioner.