My Prime Minister is so cute

It is a somewhat useful prop, maybe I can use it someday.

Bird nodded slightly, then suddenly realized a problem.

anyway.

The sleeping person...

Can it trigger tips for resigning?

Looking at Sarah who was sleeping soundly, Bird raised his eyebrows, showed a thoughtful expression, and then smiled slightly.

Forget it, I have something else to do now.

Will research this later.

.......

A few days later.

A banquet was held on time.

The participants were primarily representatives from the Enos Southern Railway Company, the head of the Nader family, and other stakeholders in the Forks area with railway connections. They were discussing the integration of the Enos Southern Railway Company's network with the Nader family's western line.

After all, railways are mainly responsible for transporting bulk goods and passengers. If they stop to change trains along the way, the transit transportation fees will be too high, which will lead to high freight rates, so it is necessary to merge the routes.

Among these people.

If there was anyone who didn't want this merger negotiation to succeed, it was only the Oliver family.

"Haha, the Western Railway."

The representative of the Oliver family, Gerald, had a gloomy expression on his face: "It was completed so quickly, what a good trick."

Last time, they were disgusted by the Environmental Protection Association and forced to compromise with Avril and send technical personnel to help with the construction of the Western Railway. This made them feel as uncomfortable as if they had eaten a fly, so naturally they could not expect good things from the Western Railway.

But having said that, they naturally couldn't target the mayor of Fox District in front of so many people.

So they just contacted the representative of Enos Southern Railway Company in advance, told them some "insignificant" information about the Nader family, and promised benefits to the representative.

Although the price is a bit high, it is worth it as long as the western railway line cannot be completed.

"Haha, don't think that everything will be fine once the railway is built."

Thinking of this, Gerard, the representative of the Oliver family, showed a relieved expression on his face. "Let's see, if the railway cannot be connected, which transportation company is willing to bear your exorbitant transportation fees? By then, not a single train will pass through your area."

The banquet begins.

It all started with Bird giving some basic opening remarks, and then it was free time.

The railroad company representative, named Gilbert, was quite efficient and immediately began talking to Bird about the merger of their railroads.

"We always welcome the incorporation of new railways."

Gilbert, the railway company representative, smiled and said, "After all, the Forks area is thriving, with increasing freight and passenger traffic. The incorporation of the new railway will bring even more revenue to our company..."

As soon as this sentence is uttered, it is basically followed by a but.

As expected, Gilbert continued, "However, for reasons of safety and stability, and to protect the interests of the transportation companies we work with, we hope to send personnel to participate in your family's railway maintenance and construction."

What this sentence means is to distribute dividends.

It is possible to merge into their railway network, but they will have to share the freight collected from transportation companies.

"How much of the maintenance fee does your company want?" Bird asked.

"Fifty percent."

Gilbert said.

What a joke! Who would ask for a 50% profit share just by asking? Are you here to negotiate?

Crazy?

Bird frowned slightly, then smiled and said, "That's right. We are also happy to work together with your company to maintain railway safety."

"It's just that the district government played a crucial role in the construction of the railway, and they also have regulations regarding your company's involvement. It's impossible for them to give 50%."

“Oh, the district government?”

Gilbert sounded a little unconvinced. After all, they had nothing to do with the Forks District. "As far as I know, the head of the Nader family is actually the mayor of the Forks District, right?"

"This may fool others, but don't even think about fooling me."

"I said it directly, 50% dividend, no bargaining, if you don't agree, forget it."

It seems that the Southern Company also conducted preliminary investigations before coming.

Currently, the entire Douglas State railway system is basically under the jurisdiction of the Enos Southern Railway Company. Although incorporating the railway network is beneficial to both parties in theory, in reality, the status is unequal.

The other party is determined not to agree, and there is nothing anyone can do.

It's a pity that these people are all from private companies, not counting Bird's superiors, otherwise it would be much easier to deal with them with a mid-level IQ reduction halo.

Bird sighed secretly in his heart.

We can only use Plan B.

So he smiled slightly and changed the subject: "By the way, actually, this time, the head of our Nader family is here too. But in order to give you all a surprise, he didn't come out right away."

"Oh?"

Gilbert asked, "What surprise?"

"Is such that."

Bird smiled and said, "Our master specially wrote a song to express his welcome."

Hearing that a song had been written specifically for him, Gilbert couldn't help but become interested. "Mr. District Chief, do you have musical talent? I wonder what song it is?"

Not only the representatives of Southern Railway Company, but other people in the banquet hall were also very curious.

After all, I have never heard of a district chief writing and singing songs.

Although I have heard Avril Lavigne speak before, speaking and singing are completely different things.

Gerard, the representative of the Oliver family, who was watching from a distance, also raised an eyebrow. "This district chief can compose music? He's quite talented... Haha, but it's useless. We already opened the connection in advance. No matter how well he sings, we won't be able to negotiate this railway consolidation."

And as Bird's words fell.

Avril, wearing a dress, walked out from the backstage slowly and leisurely, with a confident look on her face.

Chapter 234: See You Again

After a month of intensive practice, advance rehearsals, and the crucial Bird addition.

Now Avril has mastered the three major skills of singing, arranging and piano, and can be called an independent musician. This is her first performance in public.

Stage fright is out of the question.

How could someone who gives speeches every day get stage fright because of a large crowd?

With a faint expression of confidence on her face, Avril walked to the center of the banquet venue.

There is a piano there. The visitors didn't know why the piano was placed there at first, but now they understand - it turns out that from the beginning, the plan was to have the district chief give a live performance.

She sat down in front of the piano and glanced at the guests in the banquet hall.

“I’m glad that Representative Gilbert and everyone are here.”

Avril stretched out her two white, tender hands and slowly placed them on the piano: "The gathering between people... uh."

After a pause, she quickly glanced at the small piece of paper in her palm, and then continued: "It is so hard to get together, and it is so hard to part. On this rare day, let me play a song to commemorate my friend..."

“The song is called - “See You Again””

"See you next time?"

Hearing the song title, Gerald, the representative of the Oliver family, frowned. "What a weird song title! Does it mean we can't bear to part?"

Then his brows relaxed. "Forget it, it doesn't matter what the song is... I spent so much money on this Southern Railway representative this time, how could he change his mind just because of a song?"

Gilbert, the Southern Railway representative, didn't care much about the song title, but was ready to listen with interest.

Just like Gerard said, since he had received the money, it was impossible for him to give up the benefits he had obtained just by listening to a song. Now he just listened to it as an entertaining entertainment.

And at this time.

Bird's eyes flashed, and he quickly glanced left and right.

After making sure that everyone's attention was on the district chief in the center of the banquet hall, he took out the bottle of sensual spray from his pocket. The appearance of the sensual spray looked like an ordinary perfume bottle, with a light red liquid inside the transparent bottle, which was quite inconspicuous.

Bird raised his hand and quickly sprayed Gilbert several times.

[Item: Sensual Spray]

[Note: After use, the target will be more susceptible to emotional fluctuations and make irrational decisions.]

After doing all this.

Bird put the emotional spray back into the resignation system, looking as if nothing had happened.

At this time, Avril was already prepared for the performance.

According to her inner memory, she pressed the piano keys and reproduced the incomparable classic prelude.

As her fingers danced back and forth on the keys, beautiful melodies echoed in the banquet hall. The guests who had originally doubted Avril's piano skills stopped discussing and quietly appreciated the performance.

Do not know why.

Gilbert felt that he was particularly easy to get into the state today.

In the past, he knew nothing about music, but after listening to this melody today, he suddenly felt as if he could appreciate the beauty of music. Every leaping note seemed to have life and penetrated into his brain, making him involuntarily immersed in it and look forward to the sequel.

After the prelude ended, Avril opened her mouth and sang the lyrics.

"It's been a long day without you my friend."

As soon as the first line of lyrics came out.

Gilbert seemed to be able to sense a faint sadness, and his expression involuntarily became sad.

Avril continued singing the following lyrics.

"And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again."

"We've come a long way from where we began."

"Oh I'll tell you all about it when I see you again."

“When I see you again.”

At this moment, all the guests at the banquet could hear the nostalgia in the song.

Gilbert felt that the softest part of his heart was touched all of a sudden. He immersed himself in it involuntarily and forgot everything around him.

And Avril continues.

The song continues with a quick rap.

This art form is a little ahead of its time for people of this era, but unlike some super-fast raps full of swear words, the rap speed of the song "See You Again" is relatively slow, and the content also expresses nostalgia, which is still relatively acceptable.

After the rap, the beautiful singing and melody begin again.

Alternating between singing and rapping, Avril gradually got into the groove, fully utilizing what she had learned during this period. Moreover, while singing, she also thought of her late father, Sir Robert.

Father.

Did you see that? I've become borough president and I'm running for mayor.

If possible, I really want to talk to you about what happened these days, I really want you to witness everything I did, I really want to... see you again.

Along with Avril's nostalgia, a heartfelt sadness fills the lyrics.

Infected by the emotion, the guests in the banquet hall also felt a sense of sadness.

Soon, the song ended.

There was silence in the banquet, but the guests immediately reacted and applauded enthusiastically. The loud applause filled the entire hall, cheering for Avril for giving such a perfect performance.

But Avril didn't look very happy at this time, she just nodded politely to everyone.

"I never thought the district chief had such a great musical talent." Someone couldn't help but sigh.

"It's really amazing. He plays the piano well and sings at a very high level. The most important thing is his style - there is a very wonderful singing method interspersed with it. It's unheard of and very novel."

Even Gerard, who always disliked Avril, couldn't help but nod slightly in agreement.