With the arrival of cars and the arrival of guests, the banquet hall slowly became more crowded.

The Sprowers arrived about half an hour later.

Linda Sprout, dressed in a red dress, took her father's arm and began to search around as soon as she entered the venue, and when she found Evan's location, she let go of her father and walked towards him.

Gordon, the father, only smiled at his wife, and did not stop his daughter's action.

Linda held her long skirt in both hands, moved lightly, and floated through most of the venue like a flower, and came to Evan.

He was standing in front of a band, pretending to enjoy the good music.

"Good evening, Evan!"

Looking for prestige, Evan was stunned to see Linda, who had been carefully dressed. The red dress makes Linda look enthusiastic, full of vitality and at the same time, her skin and cheeks are much fairer, and with crystal earrings and gemstone necklaces that complement each other, it can be described as glamorous and charming, which makes people fall in love at first sight.

Evan lost his mind for a moment before responding, "Good evening, Linda." Well, you're so beautiful tonight. ”

Evan's compliment was very simple, but Linda was still a little embarrassed, she smiled shyly and said, "Thank you!"

The two stood side by side, and after a while, Linda asked, "Evan, why are you standing here alone?"

Evan said: "I'm tired of shaking hands with people, take a break at halftime." ”

Linda smiled lightly when she heard this, and said, "Evan just wants to be lazy, the banquet hasn't started yet, where are so many people." ”

Evan shrugged, "Okay, you've found out." ”

A waiter walked past them with a drink, and Evan stopped the waiter and took two glasses, one for his own use and one in front of Linda, "Have a drink?" I remember you like orange juice. ”

Linda was stunned for a moment before taking the tall glass, and after taking a sip to her mouth, she said faintly: "Orange juice is rich in vitamin C, but ...... Don't drink too much!"

Linda's words seemed familiar, and what Virginia had reminded them of was the same thing, and Evan was embarrassed when he heard it.

Alas, I just can't control this mouth.

Evan took a sip of his own to hide his embarrassment, and then skillfully changed the subject and said, "Virginia seems to have discovered me, I have to pass, do you want to come along?"

"Okay!"

Linda happily agreed.

The two of them took a sip of orange juice and walked towards Virginia together. As soon as they left, a waiter came and took away the used cups.

With the arrival of the guests, Evan could no longer touch the fish, and from time to time he would be brought out by Governor Warren to introduce the guests. Evan knew that this was his father's kindness, so although he was a little unaccustomed to it at first, he quickly entered the state and dealt with it calmly, quite like a son. Thanks to his father, Evan met many bigwigs from all walks of life this night.

Among these bigwigs are bankers, such as Isaiah Herman, president of Wells Fargo, Thomas Sain, president of the Bank of California, and Brian Donofrio, chairman of Bank of America. At a time when federal law severely restricts banks from operating across state lines, these people are arguably the gods of wealth throughout California. If Evan's business wants to expand quickly, there will always be a day when he needs to find them.

Or they came to the door.

Among these bigwigs are activists like Michael Greenwood, head of the California office of the American Manufacturers Association, Baker Phillip, director of the California office of the Federation of Labor, and Bruce Langston, head of the California office of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Evan was vaguely frightened by these people, whether it was the working class represented by the labor federation or the racial differences hidden behind the NAACP, which will be the focus of the entire United States for some time to come. For Evan, who likes stability, they are trouble, but in order to avoid trouble, Evan has to deal with them.

Of course, Earl's introduction to Evan is indispensable to politicians, not only among them are the California Republican Party bigwigs, such as Earl's partner, Lieutenant Governor Frederick Hauser, the Republican Party's rising star, Earle's admirer, Attorney Goodwin Knight, etc., as well as many Democrats, such as Mr. James Roosevelt, who came early, and Evan has learned that he will come to settle in California shortly after taking off his military uniform. In addition to this, there are former Governor Olsen, current California Attorney General Robert Kenny, San Francisco Attorney Pat Brown, and actor Ronald Reagan from Los Angeles. Of these people, Evan was the only one who was impressed by the unknown actor Ronald Reagan.

No way, he's just a loner and he's heard of the name. The current Democrat, who would switch to the Republican Party in the future and rise to the presidency in the '80s with the support of the California Group, was a man of great accomplishment during his two terms, not only creating the longest peacetime period in American history without recessions and depressions, but also bringing down the Soviet economy through Star Wars.

Of course, the current Reagan has just left the reserves, has not officially stepped into politics, and is just a small person in the banquet hall where the bigwigs gather. The reason why he was fortunate to attend the banquet was only because he not only had the title of director of the Screen Actors Guild, but also made a lot of contributions in his just-concluded reserve career.

However, in the face of Reagan, Evan was only a little curious, and did not show much fuss. After all, who knows if he will be able to get to that position "again" in the future.

From 1945 to 1980, there was a gap of 35 years. During this period, no matter how careful he was with this butterfly, the storm caused by it would not be much smaller.

Unless in the middle he was "corrected" by the world.

During Evan's "passive" network expansion, Carl finally arrived. His admission ticket was "bought" in dollars.

There is a "donation box" at the entrance of the venue, and you can get a ticket if you donate a certain amount. This money is enough to pay for the dinner.

Of course, this is not to say that everyone can stuff money into the box, before that, someone checks it.

That's what Joe did.

It was nearly six o'clock when Earl's most esteemed guest finally arrived. He was 73-year-old Joseph Noland, Governor Warren's guide and mentor, and he arrived with Joseph's son, William Norland. William took over the Senate seat vacated by the death of his predecessor in August, and it was Governor Warren who appointed him.

The overwhelming "greetings" came to an end, and the banquet was about to officially begin.

The master of ceremonies walked up to the podium, and before he could speak, the guests tacitly stopped talking and formed a small circle around the podium.

The Warrens were closest to the podium.

After a brief opening remarks, Earl Warren was invited to the podium to give a speech.

"Gentlemen, ladies and dear children......"