Earl Warren's voice was full and loud, and Evan felt that in this relatively confined space, everyone in the room could hear him clearly, even if he didn't need a microphone. Perhaps, this kind of oratorical ability can be regarded as the standard of a good politician.

Governor Warren's speech was short, about 10 minutes before and after, and the content could be roughly divided into three parts, except for the auspicious words at the beginning and the end: 1. Thanking the United States for its joint efforts in winning the war; 2. Elaborating on the plans of the California government for next year, including the proposal to form a California Aviation Commission to focus on improving housing and providing vocational training for more people; In response to the intensifying labor conflicts, we call on all parties concerned in California to put aside their disputes and try their best to reach a consensus through negotiations, so as not to allow the strike wave to spread to California and affect California's social order.

Governor Warren's speech was met with a round of applause from the audience. Of course, some people are sincere, and some people are not.

After listening to the governor's speech, Evan vaguely understood the true intention of tonight's banquet.

Of the three main parts that Warren talked about, the labor conflict that he wrote the least about is the real focus.

Less than half a year after the end of World War II, organized strikes have been staged in many places due to the reduction of wages and the rapid rise in prices. Among them, the oil workers' strike in October and the auto workers' strike, which began in November and have not yet ended, are the most powerful. The former numbered 43,000 and the latter 220,000. As a result, the GM plant has been shut down to this day.

Under the influence of these large-scale strikes, more and more workers are "rising up" to raise wages, and California has naturally been affected to some extent.

Strikes are a form of protest that can bring relatively disadvantaged workers together to achieve their desired goals, but the impact on society and the economy is no small part. It is precisely because of this and fearing that the social and economic order in California will be disrupted that Warren specially organized this Christmas dinner to take this opportunity to convey his attitude to all parties in order to promote a consensus among all parties.

That's why the American Manufacturers Association and the Confederation of Labor, two organizations that are almost antagonistic to each other, are in the same place at the same time.

And the government plan for the coming year mentioned by Governor Warren is the "bait" he threw out to promote labor-management reconciliation.

The so-called improved housing is actually an implication that the government will increase investment in public works, which is good news for entrepreneurs, capitalists, and bankers.

Through public works, the economy is stimulated, business owners can make money, and there is room to raise workers' wages.

As for the provision of vocational training, it means that the government will increase spending on education, which is of course a good thing for workers.

Thinking about this, Evan secretly gave a big thumbs up to Mr. Governor in his heart.

"If that goal can be achieved tonight, the outcome of next year's gubernatorial election will be a foregone conclusion. ”

As Evan had guessed, after the governor's speech, several well-known California bigwigs from all walks of life took the stage to say a few words. Most of them expressed support for the governor's proposal.

After the speech session, the next step is the "Free Activities" session.

This stage is particularly important for those who "spend money" to come in, and it depends on whether they can get in touch with an important person. Once successful, it may be too exaggerated to describe it as soaring, but "changing fate" is absolutely appropriate. If it fails, it means that time and money are wasted tonight.

And for the flowers and angels like Virginia and Dora who decorate the dinner party, it is a truly free time, as long as they don't leave casually, they can do whatever they want. They can get together with a few sisters and talk about which young guy is the most handsome in the venue while sipping on freshly made cakes. From time to time, there will be successful young people who think they are handsome and uninvited, and after a "funny" conversation, if there is one who looks at each other, the pair will leave the group and continue to develop on the side.

However, Virginia and Linda, who were the two "golden flowers" of the banquet, no one could enter their "blue eyes" from beginning to end.

Not only will flowers of Virginia's "age" be entangled by "bees", but Dora and Dorothy, who are also flower bones, are no exception.

No, at this time, they were entangled by a little boy who was about the same time as them.

The little boy was holding a small plate with donuts and was courteous to the sisters: "Dora, Dorothy, I have brought you donuts, they are delicious......

Dora seemed to be annoyed by the little man with his parted hair, and didn't look at the snacks he brought, and twisted her head to pull Dorothy to find something to eat. Dorothy timidly hid behind Dora, pursed her mouth, one hand clenched tightly to her chest.

The sisters were leaving, but the little boy didn't want to let go, and his footsteps were nimble in front of Dora.

Dora raised her eyebrows in displeasure and screamed, "Jerry, get out of the way." I don't want what you have in your hands. ”

The little boy Jerry asked strangely, "Why, aren't the doughnuts delicious?"

Dora said sharply, "No, no matter how delicious the doughnuts are, I won't ask for them." Just because it passed through your hands. ”

"Dora, I'm sad when you say that. Jerry said, his pitiful gaze turned to Dorothy, "Dorothy......"

Before Jerry's words could be spoken, he was interrupted by Dora again, "Not only me, but Dorothy thinks the same, Jerry, you stay away from us." ”

With that, Dora pulls Dorothy around Jerry. This time, instead of going to the buffet area where the snacks were kept, they crossed the middle area and walked towards the table area.

Both of their older brothers were over there.

Robert didn't want to speak because of his hoarse voice, so he didn't move his position since he sat down with the food.

As for Evan, it was purely because he was too lazy to move. The plate in front of him was full of food, as if he was going to eat enough.

The girls who passed by looked at each other and smiled, which made Robert, who was sitting next to him, feel a little embarrassed, but he couldn't say anything about him, so he could only sit and sulk.

Dora and Dorothy want to stay away from Jerry, but they don't realize that Jerry is a kid with a rock-solid heart. Although he couldn't give the donut out, he was not discouraged and threw it away and followed.

"Dora, Dora, wait for me, let's play together......"

Dora and Dorothy walked quickly to Robert's side, and Dora pulled the corner of Robert's coat, then pointed to Jerry behind him with her little hand, and said nothing.

Robert looked at Dora and Dorothy's expressions, and then at the little boy who was yelling along the way, and knew in his heart. Robert didn't do anything, but turned his head and, like Dora, pulled the hem of Evan's suit, and after Evan looked at him, he pointed to Dora with a displeased face and the excited little boy, respectively.

Evan frowned, put down his knife and fork, and stood up suddenly.

Jerry came a few steps in front of Dora, and was about to say hello when a high school figure suddenly flashed in front of him. The man looked at Jerry with a gloomy face, looked at Jerry with a gloomy look, and said to him in a gloomy tone: "Young man, if you want to talk to my baby, you have to ask me if I agree first!"

Jerry was so frightened by him that his body stiffened, as if he was in an iceberg, but he still shuddered and asked, "Then do you agree?"

Evan said word by word: "You... Say... What?"

"Okay then...... Goodbye!" Jerry disappeared with a puff of smoke.

"Cut!" successfully leveled Jerry, and Evan straightened his collar with a sense of accomplishment.

"Evan, you're too serious about a child!"

At this time, Karl, who suddenly appeared, said with a smile.

Evan waved at the smiling Dora and Dorothy as he replied, "What if you're not serious, that's my sister." ”

After the sisters set off again towards the buffet area, Evan turned around and held out his palm to Carl and said, "By the way, give me the things now." ”