Chapter 115: Speech

Although Sid gives many people the impression that he is a complete West Coast kid, don't underestimate Sid's popularity on the East Coast, especially in metropolitan New York.

Although Sid's appearance was not listed on the performance list, this charity concert hosted by the Fire Lion Group, and he, the Lord of the Fire Lion, came to speak, which was actually appropriate, and many people quickly figured it out.

Amid a burst of cheers, Sid picked up the microphone and said, "Hello, everyone. ”

The cheers and screams were louder than expected, and both Sid and Britney Backstage breathed a sigh of relief, "First of all, I want to thank all of you here, it takes a lot of courage for you to be here today. ”

"In the eyes of the world, we did not sit idly by, but took decisive action. I would like to personally thank the employees of the e-Love-NeYork Emergency Foundation, New York City Hall, the Yankees baseball team, NBC Network, Fire Lion, and the artists who have come here from all over the world to join us in such a short period of time." ”

"We would also like to thank all the firefighters, police officers, and heroes who sacrificed their lives to save the lives of others during the 911 attacks. ”

As Sid said this, he also stretched out his finger in the direction of the platform on the right, on which were the firefighters and police officers involved in the 911 lifesaving work, and they immediately received cheers and applause from the audience.

Under the camera, many people were in tears, both the audience and the "heroes" who were thanked.

"Also, I'd like to say a few words before introducing my friend Britney. When Sid said Britney's name, the audience immediately erupted in screams and cheers.

"Today is a challenge, a challenge for us, and a challenge for you. You've all made a decision that isn't easy because you've all decided to come here. And this, it's amazing!"

"By making this decision, you are saying to the terrorist attackers, we are in New York, and we are not afraid!"

If there were two words to describe the impact of 911 on North Americans, it would be shock and helplessness.

911 is tantamount to a slap in the face for the whole of North America, although the victims are "only" more than 2,000 people, and most of the institutions that lost are some financial and banking offices. Such material losses are insignificant compared to a large economy of equivalent value such as North America.

But in fact, the impact of 911 on North America was far greater than that of Pearl Harbor.

It was because of the shock that there was a positive response to the so-called war on terror.

The huge burden of war made the Bush administration push the responsibility for people's housing to the financial market, and Wall Street "invented" a series of financial derivatives in order to solve the problem at low cost, which laid the foundation for the subprime mortgage crisis and financial crisis later.

And because of helplessness, the North American people gave everything they had in exchange for a sense of security from the government, including privacy and surveillance, and later a series of shocking events such as "Prism Gate" came from this.

"It's not easy to face fear and hatred with unity and love, is it?" Sid's face calmed, but his words were sonorous.

"Because true strength does not come from the weapon in the hand, but from the strong heart. I know it's very, very difficult to really act, but if there's one thing that can truly overcome fear and hatred, it's love!"

The audience immediately burst into cheers.

Sid then spoke, "I know what happens when fear and hatred fill our hearts. People will become apathetic, and hearts will become ice stones. And I definitely don't want to see that scene unfolded, we can't fight evil with evil, we should fight evil with love. ”

Sid's words were so loud that many people shed tears as they listened.

"When disaster strikes, it's very hard to stay optimistic, and there's nothing wrong with grief. If you feel helpless, if you feel like you can't do anything, I can take that, and if you feel sad and angry, I can understand that. At the same time, I want to tell you that at this time, only love and solidarity are the most important things we should do. ”

"Precisely because we are in the midst of great calamity and grief, precisely because we are at the crossroads of our times, I say, I hope to say, that this calamity will not separate us, that we will still care for each other, regardless of our race, our faith, or our roots, we are all the same and equal people!"

"Hate will never triumph, and fear will never divide us, because on this day, we all stand up and walk with New York. ”

Sid's every paragraph hit the hearts of the audience, especially the final speech, which made the audience can't help but applaud and cheer. Countless arms were raised, and from Sid's point of view, there was only a crowd of clapping heads.

Sid held up the microphone again, "A few weeks ago, Britney came to me and I said to her, 'Britney, everything is going to be okay. She said, 'Sid, if we don't do anything, I can't live like that, we have to do something!'"

When Britney's name appeared again, the audience shouted loud cheers and screams again, "Next up is one of the bravest people I know, and I'm happy to introduce you, ladies and gentlemen—Britney Spears!"

Sid turned and shouted as he stretched out his hand in the direction of the stage, and the audience immediately erupted in cheers and screams.

The name "Britney Spears" appeared on the stage screen, then the screen went black, and the stage lights began to flicker, and the music began to play, and screams began one after another.

Sid also took the opportunity to walk off the stage from the other side.

The black-clad backup dancers took the stage first, while Britney, dressed in a white T-shirt and gray jeans, walked out of the center of the stage.

The screams became louder, and Britney stood hand in hand with the backing dancers for a moment to the sound of music, and then opened her voice: "You can still feel my camaraderie in my eyes, I know it's crazy, but you can still touch my heart, maybe I won't feel it after you snuggle up after that, time hasn't erased anything, nothing has changed-"

This is a slow song from her debut album, "I ill Still Love You", which is really just right now.

And with Britney's official debut, today's concert finally ushered in the first tall grass.