Chapter 211: The local tyrant bows his head, becoming a loyal dog!
"It's alright, then we'll come back tomorrow. Do they have any other requirements?"
"They require us to film during the scenic area's closed hours, and the time cannot exceed three hours. Also, this is a famous historical site, and touching it is forbidden, and we are no exception!"
Xu Can nodded.
He deeply respected such historical sites and would not let anyone harm them, only using them for filming.
"Tell them not to worry, we won't touch anything without permission. But can we change the time? Let us come in tomorrow before the scenic area opens, instead of waiting until after it closes when the sun is already setting. All our filming is during the day!"
"They also proposed such a plan just now. We can go in before the scenic area opens, or after it closes, depending on which time we choose. They will cooperate with us!"
A series of problems were solved, but the filming process was still extended.
Their schedule could only be delayed again and again.
Xu Can's scenes also officially began filming.
The empty shots were completed before the main scenes began.
"Stone Sister is actually here to film! Our Director didn't reveal this before. Was he afraid we'd spoil it?"
Emma Stone looked at Xu Can seductively.
"You told me to keep it a secret, and my mouth was sealed tight. I never said anything. Now I finally have a chance!"
"If others knew in advance, the movie wouldn't be as surprising. Everyone knows our movie was delayed. Now, releasing this news again will make them even more interested in us!"
As expected, when the news of their collaboration was released, everyone expressed great anticipation.
The film's action scenes were reasonably adjusted to include some modern elements, but everyone would still wear ancient armor.
Xu Can hoped this time there would be perfect visual effects.
"The two of us are boyfriend and girlfriend in the movie. Will there be any intimate scenes? I'm really looking forward to it!"
"Everything according to the script. Only in the movie, you are a famous astrophysicist. Do you need to know some physics in advance?"
"No need to bother, I'm already very interested in physics. I feel like I was specifically made for this script!"
Xu Can chuckled to himself.
The atmosphere between the two of them seemed exceptionally relaxed.
They were currently at the divine realm construction site.
They were filming the scene where Xu Can brings Emma Stone back to the divine realm for treatment.
Dark Elves suddenly arrived.
"Cut!"
The Director Assistant promptly called for a stop.
Applause thundered on set.
All the coordination was perfect.
In particular, Xu Can's muscular physique attracted everyone's attention. His muscles seemed to be made for Thor, with each one perfectly sculpted, exuding an irresistible charm that made it impossible to look away.
"It's perfect! Today's filming schedule was completed ahead of time. Our Director shot everything in one take!"
Xu Can withdrew his previous fierce gaze, turning to face everyone with a smile.
Work ended here for the day.
Before he could say a few more words to Emma Stone, his phone rang.
Those local thugs had gone to the cinema again. They were probably afraid that their self-esteem had been hit so hard that they couldn't survive in this area!
"Wait for me, I'll arrange the work here and be right over!"
"Everyone, please film other scenes for the next two days. I'll check them when I get back. Do not film arbitrarily in areas where you are not required to. I'm going to handle something!"
Emma Stone quickly grabbed Xu Can's hand.
"What are you going to do? I just arrived, and you're already leaving? Can't we two stay in the same place for a long time!"
Her pitiful eyes made Xu Can feel a little reluctant.
"I'm not going to play; I'm going to work. Someone is affecting my cinema, which means they're affecting the release of our movie!"
Emma Stone was a bit sympathetic.
"If I didn't have scenes to shoot these two days, I would have gone with you. I want to see who is deliberately affecting the release of our movie. Could it be those entertainment company bosses?"
Xu Can shook his head.
These local thugs probably couldn't be subdued by anyone else.
Doing things for money was the most likely reason.
But these people were ultimately a hidden danger. To make them completely obey him, he had to go to the scene himself to solve these big problems...
Seeing that Xu Can wasn't there, the local thugs became even more reckless.
The scene was smashed to pieces.
The security guards were all scattered on the ground, all injured to varying degrees.
"What are you doing? Taking advantage of our boss's absence to deliberately cause trouble here. Don't you know you'll have to pay for all of this!"
The security guards rushed to the front, trying their best to minimize damage to the cinema, fulfilling their duties.
"I don't care about compensation or not. I'm the one who calls the shots in this area. If it weren't for your boss, how could we have been humiliated here last time? A chinese person should go back to his own country and live a good life. Why bother opening a cinema here in our place!"
As soon as Xu Can arrived, he heard them saying such insulting words again.
He shook his neck, twisted his ankles, ran forward twice, then leaped into the air and kicked the person hard from behind.
"Oh my god, it's true that chinese people know Kung Fu Hustle!"
The moviegoers watching were all astonished.
"No way, they said this boss is chinese, how can he be so powerful!"
"Quickly drive away these troublemakers. What business is it of theirs that people are watching movies here? If we weren't no match for them, we would have gone up already 0.7!"
"Take pictures, quickly take pictures and see what they're doing. How can they bully people so casually here!"
"I heard that the previous boss here was suppressed because he offended others. Now that a new boss has finally taken over and it's reopened, someone is causing trouble again. Our house is the closest to this cinema!"
Xu Can's move stunned the other local thugs.
They had witnessed it last time, so this time they didn't dare to act rashly. Each of them carried weapons.
Waving the knives in their hands, they instantly became interested.
"Now you should know that we came prepared, just to lure you out. Even if your fists are strong, they're no match for our knives!"
Chapter 212: How Thor Fights, This Damned Fate!
Knives were indeed the most fatal; even great strength would bleed when encountering a knife.
Xu Can, however, looked at them with contempt.
"What are you? Do you really think a mere knife can hurt me!"
"Then let's try!"
Seven or eight people yelled and rushed forward. The people nearby quickly retreated when they saw the knives.
If this continued, someone would definitely get hurt.
"Don't call the police, I can handle these few people!"
Xu Can just glanced at the onlookers, and they instantly put down their phones.
The people involved didn't say anything, so of course they didn't dare to meddle. It was better to just watch the show from the side.
The local thugs felt this was an insult to them; the opponent was so confident even with knives.
"I wonder if you'll still be able to speak so boldly after I finish you off. There's no need to pretend to be so magnanimous in front of us!"
Xu Can shook his head helplessly. As they approached, he didn't move his feet, but merely gently lifted his ankle, then kicked forcefully, sending the knives in their hands flying down.
This action took only a few seconds, and seven or eight knives clattered to the ground.
The terrifying speed stunned everyone.
They had just blinked and hadn't seen the exact process, and the knives were no longer in their hands.
"Did you see that? I feel like my eyes didn't even blink!"
"No way, do it again, I didn't see clearly!"
"Can your cinema teach Sanda? I want to learn self-defense too!"
The staff member tightly hugged the money in his hands; it was all the money from the front desk counter!
He was also surprised.
"This boss just took office recently, and we don't know him very well, but I didn't expect him to have such powerful strength!"
"You don't know him... you're really bold enough to watch him beat up these punks here!"
A few punks were already trembling with fear.
Just a few moves from Xu Can were enough to kill them here.
"I can kick the knives from your hands to the ground in a few seconds, and I can also pick up those knives and stab them into your chests in the shortest time. Whether you beg for mercy or have a real fight with me is up to you!"
Minimize damage as much as possible; do not make unnecessary sacrifices.
"I mean, I can't just die like this. I just want to make a living, why is it so difficult!"
The leader of the punks next to him was very nervous. His brothers were all kneeling down, so what should he do?
He just wanted to take the opportunity to scare this boss, but he didn't expect him to be so tough, completely different from the previous chinese boss!
"I mean what I say. So many people are here to witness it, and they can testify for me. As long as you admit defeat here, I won't do anything to you. Don't come to my cinema again in the future. We'll mind our own business!"
At this, the boss completely surrendered.
Such magnanimity was not something an ordinary person could possess.
"From now on, you are our boss. If you tell us to go east, we wouldn't dare go west. As long as there's a place where we can help, we'll go through hell and high water!"
Xu Can waved his hand.
How could this be? He only wanted to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry, not in the underworld.
"Alright, you guys go back to where you came from. I don't take in people who want to fight, and I don't usually need you. Go find a proper job, don't keep acting tough here every day!"
Just as he was about to turn and leave, the few people moved in front of him again and knelt down.
"If you don't take us in, we'll just kneel here until you agree to take us in!"
A crowd of people nearby opened their doors and came out to watch. Now it was good, more and more people were watching.
It made it seem as if Xu Can was bullying them.
He was a bit helpless, "Brothers, quickly get up. If you're willing to stay, you can be security guards here. Just make sure to cover up your tattoos and don't harm others. Some people might find you scary!"
"Great, he's willing to keep us!"
He came to the cinema and took in a few subordinates.
He also felt a bit helpless.
Back at the filming location.
Most of the scenes had already been filmed, and it was about to enter the post-editing stage.
The publicity department had already been in place.
Xu Can immediately saw the striking headline.
"Everyone closest to him is in trouble. How will Thor fight back?"
"Is brother's betrayal a bone-chilling pain or a heartless one!"
"What? Girlfriend stolen? Mom murdered! What kind of human suffering is this!"
Xu Can closed his eyes.
Such a title is indeed quite appealing, but no one else would write him so tragically.
"Let's release it with this kind of promotion. I believe many people will have high expectations for our movie. They will increasingly feel that this movie is very attractive!"
The trending topics online were overwhelmingly about Thor 2.
The pre-orders for this movie have already exceeded ten million, 343.
This is just after its initial release.
"I didn't have much time to be with you on set, but now you should have time to accompany me!"
Emma Stone rested one leg on him.
Her eyes were extremely alluring.
"Why did you run so fast? I couldn't follow you. I only found out what you did through those videos online. You looked so handsome when you knocked them to the ground!"
Watching his muscles being lightly pressed by her small fingers, Xu Can reached out and grabbed Emma Stone's hand, "You're too mischievous!"
"How am I mischievous? It's because you're too attractive. For the subsequent promotions, we'll be on shows together. I heard the publicity department helped us get an opportunity to promote on a show. Do you think I should also maintain a certain distance from you on camera?"
Xu Can gently tapped Emma Stone's little head, pulled her into his embrace, and the two of them naturally fell onto the nearby sofa.
"We have to maintain distance on camera, but not in the Room, right?"
"Oh, it would be so bad if others saw us, especially your fiancée. You two are getting married, and you didn't even tell me. I only found out from the trending topics. You don't know how surprised I was!"
Chapter 213: Appearing on a Show for Promotion, Emma Stone Being Favored?
The lingering embrace on the sofa made people Can't help it close their eyes.
Emma Stone enjoyed it very much.
When the assistant came in, the two people on the sofa had already sat up.
But they were slightly disheveled.
"I accidentally spilled coffee on your boss just now. Hurry up and get him a shirt!"
After the assistant left, Xu Can looked at the woman beside him with a smile.
She was so good at lying.
Turning their heads, the two became entangled again.
When the assistant came over, they acted as if nothing had happened.
"This is the show you're about to go on. Get to know the questions the host will ask in advance. He will ask you questions based on these!"
"Our movie hasn't officially been released yet, so they won't ask too many questions or require revealing more. They will only ask based on the online trailer. If you want to reveal more of the plot, it's up to you, Director!"
Xu Can nodded gently. Of course, he knew.
"I understand. You can go now."
This question was also quite standard.
However, they even had to play some games on this show.
"So this isn't just an interview show; it also requires some gaming skills. Can you accept that?"
"Of course, I can accept it. As long as I'm with you, it doesn't matter where we go. I just wonder if your little girlfriend will get jealous!"
Xu Can poked the woman's nose.
"I'm already by my side, and you're still worrying so much. Are you doing this on purpose?!"
"Can't you tell I'm jealous? I don't want to be stuck between the two of you like this, but I also know that I can never stand in that position next to you. Taylor Swiftcan definitely bring you things that we can't!"
Xu Can pulled her into his arms.
His tone also softened a lot, "Do you know why I like you so much? You are a woman who understands her position very well!"
Soon it was time for filming.
The agent quickly stopped Kristen.
"You'd better not go. Although it's a live recording, there are so many reporters and cameras. If any footage of you is captured, how will you explain it? Your collaboration with Xu Can has already ended; we should be completing our own work, not always focusing on him!"
Kristen frowned.
"Don't overthink it. I just came to see his work state. After all, we are good friends who have completed a movie together. What's strange about a good friend appearing in the audience!"
The agent hoped she was overthinking it and that the two of them wouldn't have any more mysterious connections.
"Then you sit obediently in the audience and absolutely do not make any other moves, otherwise I don't know how to explain it to those reporters!"
Xu Can emerged from the dressing Room, looking refreshed.
The woman following behind him also had a shy expression.
"It's all your fault. We're about to go on stage, and you're still like this. The makeup artist asked several times when she was redoing my makeup, why the freshly applied makeup had changed again!"
The two walked out, one after the other.
Kristen stared at Xu Can's face, very excited.
The moment he saw the woman, Xu Can was also a little surprised. Why was she here?
The anxious agent also showed Kristen's stubbornness.
Xu Can was helpless, but thankfully, being in the audience wasn't a big problem.
When Emma Stone appeared before everyone with a smile, Kristen felt herself falling for her.
Today, Emma Stone's black tight short dress highlighted her figure.
She always had a cheerful smile.
And occasionally, she would lean close to Xu Can's body.
For the first time, Kristen didn't feel jealousy or envy.
She even had thoughts about Emma Stone.
When Xu Can was free on stage, he occasionally looked at the woman in the audience, but he always felt that her gaze wasn't just on him.
When he gradually followed her gaze to Emma Stone, he probably understood.
Such sparks had already appeared.
The two of them were indeed a good match.
They just needed a chance.
But Kristen would not belong to him; he had to have his principles.
"I heard that your movie spent a lot of its budget entirely on set construction and prop manufacturing. Is that true?"
"It's true. We wanted to make the entire set feel historically rich while also connecting with reality. Here, I'd like to thank our art Director, Mr. Charles. Without his help, our crew could not have completed the filming so smoothly and met my expectations!"
After completing the games on stage and a series of interviews, Xu Can and Emma Stone came off stage.
Kristen couldn't help but rush forward.
But unexpectedly, the Director in the audience was the first to greet them, and the agent could only hold Kristenback.
".I've already booked a Room at the restaurant next door. Would you like to go for a meal? The filming time was extended a bit today, I'm really sorry!"
Xu Can turned his head to look at the anxious Kristen and the excitement in her eyes.
The corners of his mouth curved slightly, making the Director think Xu Can had agreed.
"I ordered China dishes. They look quite delicious. We can try them out!"
"Shall we take you there?"
Before Xu Can spoke, Emma Stone had no intention of speaking.
She couldn't decide on this dinner party for Xu Can.
"No need, we have other arrangements!"
Kristen heard it and immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Breaking free from the agent's restraint, she walked towards their lounge.
Emma Stone was about to sit on Xu Can when the sound of the door instantly made her body stiffen.
The moment their eyes met, Emma Stone felt something was off.
Why was this woman staring at her with such an expression?
It seemed to contain a hint of affection.
Xu Can also turned to look, and the emotions between the two of them changed.
"You are so beautiful today."
Emma Stone pointed at herself in confusion.
"That's right, it's you. Why have I never seen you on a show in this industry before? If I had seen you in the audience, I would have come to meet you long ago!"
Kristen casually tied up her long hair behind her.
"We don't have many opportunities to collaborate, so we don't often meet offline!"
Since that's the case, can we exchange contact information? I hope we can meet more often offline and chat!"
Emma Stone turned her head to look at Xu Can with some confusion.
Chapter 214: Guarding the Cinema, the Safest Place?
"I thought you were here for Xu Can!"
"Of course I'm here for him, but I just happened to see you. We two can get to know each other, right?"
Emma Stone was momentarily stunned.
"Of course! I'd love to get to know a beauty like you. I've seen all the movies you've filmed before!"
"Really? Then we really should have a good chat. We're both in the same circle, so there might be a lot..."
Xu Can watched the two of them from the side.
Kristen's current demeanor was clearly an active pursuit.
"Why don't you two chat here for a bit? I'll head back first."
Xu Can politely made way for them, even though Emma Stone was initially quite reluctant to see him go.
Kristen only glanced at Xu Can this time, then turned her gaze back to Emma Stone!
Both of them were women, and at first, Emma Stonedidn't think too much of it.
"Your outfit in Spider-Man wasn't as hot as today's. Look how short your skirt is!"
Kristen reached out and gently stroked Emma Stone's thigh.
The hem of her skirt subtly rippled.
"When you're doing a show, you definitely need to dress a bit sexier to showcase our charm and different possibilities. That way, we can get different roles!"
"I never used to think that way, but it's different now!"
Kristen felt she had met someone who perfectly complemented her personality.
Her tone gradually softened a lot.
"Has no one ever told you that you're really gentle?"
Emma Stone nodded awkwardly.
Some people had said so, but today felt particularly strange.
"The show is over now, so why don't we leave here? The crew can't keep this lounge just for the two of us!"
Kristen, however, was very excited.
"I feel like we're old friends! How about we go out for a meal together?"
"Of course, but I have other work today. Let's have dinner another day!"
Watching the woman flee in a hurry, Kristen grew even more excited.
She quickly asked Xu Can for Emma Stone's contact information.
Upon receiving the call, Xu Can knew her intention, but he was puzzled. They were clearly in the same space, yet they hadn't even exchanged contact information.
"She left too quickly, I didn't have time to add her. But looking at her shy demeanor, nothing really happened between you two, did it...?"
Xu Can almost laughed out loud.
Everything that should have happened already had, but in front of someone of the same gender... it was inevitable to be inexperienced and shy.
"I've sent you the contact information. Don't be too direct; give her some time!"
As a person of this era, Xu Can's thinking was still very open-minded.
"Will you be jealous? I'll come find you again later!"
"The word 'jealous' will not appear on me!"
Unless it's Taylor Swift.
Xu Can was also surprised by the report from the cinema!
"Why are these numbers getting worse and worse? Is someone still causing trouble?"
The staff quickly shook their heads. They didn't know what to do. They had seen the situation that day; Xu Canhad kept those ruffians, and they were supposed to work at the entrance!
"Those ruffians still look a bit fierce. Even though they covered their tattoos, it still couldn't hide their demeanor!"
Xu Can shook his head helplessly.
He had been unwilling to let them stay from the beginning, but he didn't expect them to insist on staying.
Now look, they've scared all the customers away. What about their revenue?
"Let me do it!"
As soon as they saw Xu Can, they immediately started calling him "Big Brother."
"I've seen it in China TV dramas, they all say that. Could it be that we taught them wrong? Why does the boss look so angry!"
Xu Can's grim face, just looking at their posture, was enough to scare people.
"Alright, stop messing around here. All of you, stand up!"
Several burly men stood in front of Xu Can.
"When facing customers, you must be sincere. Don't use such an angry face towards them; it's easy to scare customers away. Do you want me to have no work at all!"
"But you shouldn't be earning money from the cinema, right? Just the copyright and box office revenue from those movies can make you a lot of money. If you really can't make money, we are willing to put in our own funds..."
Xu Can went up and punched him.
There was no concession.
"Stop talking nonsense. The cinema is also a source of income for me. It can also provide good box office for my movies. If this cinema can't operate, I can't promote my movies. This is a series of chain reactions!"
"All of you, behave yourselves and stop messing around here. Either go clean, or leave a few people with the best appearances at the entrance!"
Xu Can's words made them believe him implicitly.
Everyone started helping.
"Their boss must have hit some kind of bottleneck, otherwise why would such a famous Director be worried about whether his cinema will make money? This must be his small business!"
"Forget it, the boss definitely has his pride and doesn't want to say anything. Let's just help him in private!"
"If you can't make money, you can't make money. There aren't that many reasons. I don't think the boss is that kind of person. Big Brother wouldn't lie to us just because of his pride!"
"Alright, why so many questions? Everyone, get to work!"
Xu Can checked their advertising revenue.
The financial assistant next to him quickly explained, "Many advertisers don't know that our cinema's owner has changed. The contracts we signed with them are still at the previous prices, and some people don't plan to renew. You know, our previous boss offended someone he shouldn't have!"
Xu Can nodded gently.
Thor is about to be released, and the cinema is also the biggest issue.
"Advertising revenue is also a large sum of income that allows us to successfully renovate the cinema. Once the next movies are released, many advertisers will come to us!"
The staff was very excited, as this would also increase their income.
Xu Can returned to the villa, stretching lazily.
He had been sore and tired all over recently!
Just as he closed his eyes for a moment, a pair of hands began to massage him.
The touch was exceptionally comfortable, accurately finding every spot on his body that needed massaging!
Chapter 215: Successful Release, "thor 2" Continuously Tops Box Office!
He didn't even need to open his eyes to know who had returned.
The scent made him feel very at ease. They hadn't closed their eyes and felt such happiness together for a long time.
"Why are you back so late today? Where did you go again?"
There was a different scent on her than from the recording studio.
Xu Can reached out and pulled Taylor Swift closer.
The two of them embraced on the sofa.
Taylor Swift, with her back to Xu Can, snuggled into his chest, "You've been too tired recently. Can you not work so hard? You need to take good care of yourself!"
"I went to the cinema. You know, I just acquired several chain cinemas. Now that whole area of the city center is ours, and the box office is also very secure!"
"You'll know when it's released tomorrow. Even if those cinemas aren't doing well now, my movie can bring them back to life once it's released!"
Taylor Swift trusted Xu Can greatly.
"Every decision you make is the correct one. I will fully support you!"
At dawn, Taylor Swift prepared breakfast.
Xu Can, rubbing his sleepy eyes, woke up.
This made Taylor Swift find it a bit amusing.
"Have you filmed so many movies that grossed over a hundred million at the box office that you're no longer nervous? Most movie Directors are very nervous on the day of the official release, afraid that the movie won't be liked by everyone!"
Xu Can shook his head, "I'm still nervous, after all, I did make some changes, it's not entirely according to the script from my previous life…"
Now it was the woman in front of him who was puzzled. How could she not quite understand?
When Xu Can realized it, he quickly took back that sentence.
"I must not be fully awake yet, I dreamed that I transmigrated, isn't that ridiculous!"
He went up and hugged Taylor Swift.
"Sure enough, it's a child's dream, otherwise how could he say something so outrageous? But don't worry, even if you transmigrate, I will transmigrate with you. No matter where you go, I will find you!"
"Saying such sweet things first thing in the morning, it seems you dreamed of me last night too!"
After breakfast, Xu Can drove to the cinema.
Looking at Taylor Swift who had fallen asleep beside him, it seemed he was nervous last night.
They soon arrived at the cinema, and Taylor Swift was a bit embarrassed, "How did I fall asleep in the car?"
Xu Can tilted his head and wiped the drool from the corner of Taylor Swift's mouth.
A doting smile was still on his face, "You can sleep whenever you want in my car, don't be constrained at all. Be genuinely yourself in front of me, otherwise, are you with me to make yourself more nervous?"
Taylor Swift got out of the car shyly.
The burly men at the cinema entrance made Taylor Swiftpause for a moment. Luckily, Xu Can had explained it to him beforehand, otherwise, he would have been scared.
They went in through the back door in advance.
The front would definitely be packed to the brim.
The pre-order sales for Thor 2 were simply too high.
"It's a good thing we bought here in advance. I really don't know how a cinema that was about to go out of business could even get the copyright for Thor 2!"
"Exactly, the most popular movies in this cinema couldn't be screened before, so what's the point of us coming to such a small cinema!"
"How strange, the previous boss used to wander around here every day, why can't we see him now!"
"Haven't you heard? The boss here has already changed!"
"Only with a new person can there be such a copyright now, it's great, I'll just come to this cinema often from now on!"
"The security guards at the entrance look reassuring, there definitely won't be any unexpected accidents here!"
Xu Can sat quietly in an empty movie screening room.
"Are all the other rooms full? Is it not good for us two to occupy an entire screening room like this? Many people can't buy tickets!"
"No, don't worry, we have two showings tonight, while other cinemas only have one screening time, but we're showing two, so they can definitely buy tickets!"
His own cinema could at least change times freely.
The moment the movie ended, Taylor Swift couldn't help but applaud.
Anyway, there were only the two of them here, and no one would be disturbed.
When they put on their hats and went out, Xu Can quietly listened to the conversations of the people nearby.
After more than ten minutes, he didn't hear anyone complain, only praises.
Xu Can was still satisfied.
He watched as some people, who had just finished watching it once, went in to watch the second showing again.
"It seems they are very satisfied, there's nothing to worry about now. I also really like this movie; it's a very enjoyable superhero movie with a great experience. It has earth-shattering special effects scenes, and also some humor!"
Request for fresh flowers
Xu Can nodded gently.
"You really got into it, and your summary is spot on!"
Box office is the true test of a movie's success.
Everyone was focused on the box office statistics.
[In just one weekend, the global box office was 250 million US dollars!]
Released globally simultaneously, it set a new high.
The overall box office had a significant increase.
"Oh my god, this box office directly slapped them in the face, especially our own cinema, which also attracted a lot of viewers!"
Taylor Swift was very excited.
The cinema staff were also overwhelmed with work.
"We've added so many Thor showings, but there are still so many people coming to watch, every show is packed! Luckily, the boss gives us double overtime pay, so we can earn more money while the movie's popularity is skyrocketing!"
"I only found out later that our boss is actually the famous God of Cinema, Xu Can!"
"No way, you just found out? I thought you knew from the beginning, they look exactly alike!"
Xu Can being the cinema boss, coupled with the added showings of Thor, attracted a lot of attention to this cinema.
The manager's endless phone calls made him even more excited.
The boss once said that various advertisers would come seeking cooperation, and it turned out to be true!
More and more sponsors and advertisers called. Before, they were begging others for investment, but now they had endless investment cooperation offers!
Everything came true as desired.
Xu Can was very calm.
He signed a dozen contracts and his hands were a bit numb.
"Let's sign later, why are there still so many!"
"These are all the contracts for the chain, other cinemas have also been revealed to be under your name, and these advertisers are all coming for you!"
"Have they all sent them over? Finish signing all of them today, and don't sign with those who come to seek cooperation tomorrow. It's impossible to sign them all, I have other work tomorrow!"
The manager quickly smiled apologetically, "There are a few contracts that were agreed upon today for tomorrow, which definitely need to be signed… ten thousand."
Chapter 216: Short Video Promotion, Ushering in a New Era!
The success of the movie did not make Xu Can stop.
Instead, he would become more courageous with each setback.
"Aren't you resting? Are you going out again?"
Taylor Swift had just finished making dessert, but before it was served, he saw Xu Can about to leave.
"The research institute called me and said their research is complete, asking me to go take a look. As long as this succeeds, our movie promotion will enter a new era!"
Taylor Swift was also excited, but he didn't know how to slowly get closer to Xu Can, he just felt that Xu Can was getting further and further away from him!
"Then drive safely on your way, be sure to pay attention to safety!"
Xu Can got in the car, stepped on the gas, and quickly arrived at the scene.
The personnel at the research institution successfully developed it based on the information Xu Can provided, which was also an epoch-making record for them.
"Who would have thought that the speed could truly reach 4G, and even potentially surpass 5G!"
"Our videos and live streams no longer need to buffer and consume data like before. Such speed is beyond our imagination."
"The moment wireless technology was proposed, to be honest, I was a bit skeptical. I didn't believe there would really be a day when we wouldn't have to worry about data anymore!"
As soon as Xu Can arrived at the scene, everyone started applauding.
Everyone held the utmost reverence for Xu Can, hoping he could provide them with more value.
What scientists most hoped for was to create brilliant achievements that had never existed in this world, so as to leave their names in history.
However, under their leadership, they had never succeeded, but with Xu Can, it succeeded!
Xu Can quickly leaned in and saw that the videos on it could be scrolled through quickly, and at the same time, the data consumption was not fast, and the speed also surpassed previous records, which made him smile excitedly!
"This is the result of our joint efforts. Thank you for your tireless research, which allowed this technology to come out ahead of schedule!"
"You're too kind. If you hadn't provided us with the data and ideas, we wouldn't know what we did wrong even now. We actually thought no one could ever surpass the previous speed!"
The scientific researchers all bowed to Xu Can with the most sincere respect.
By combining wireless technology and 3G communication technology well, the image transmission speed became faster and clearer.
When this technology first came out, many people didn't believe it, even thinking it might be a scam.
"Although we have developed it, we must continuously optimize and upgrade it, integrating previous communication technologies, retaining existing features, and further improving speed and high definition!"
"Currently, the initial price is definitely relatively high, not everyone can use it. We must try our best to reduce costs so that more people can use this technology, which will also be very helpful for my movie promotion!"
Xu Can turned his head to look at the existing research facilities.
He was very familiar with every technology.
The improvement of information technology has also caused certain network information security issues.
Xu Can needed to nip it in the bud.
"Now that 4G communication technology is just emerging, I hope you can do your best to prevent telecom fraud, enhance security to the highest level, and not allow hackers to threaten user information security by stealing accounts and information!"
The researchers scratched their heads.
"This is indeed a bit difficult. We've only just begun research and development on this. The authentication system process is already a bit complex. If we start developing anti-fraud technology now, wouldn't it take too much time and effort?"
"Exactly! We don't even have that many users doing this yet. It seems a bit too much like preparing for a rainy day!"
Xu Can frowned.
It wasn't that he didn't consider the current costs, but this problem would become a very serious fraud issue in the future, and these criminals could not be allowed to become more rampant!
"I will provide you with a continuous stream of funds. You only need to ensure the client's information security as much as possible and effectively resist virus intrusions!"
"Add fingerprint verification and some SMS verification methods now to ensure the security of network communication technology as much as possible, and to guarantee users' property and information security!"
fingerprint verification?
"We've only just developed it. Wouldn't fingerprint verification be a bit too much? This has always been everyone's dream—unlocking with a fingerprint press without needing to input a password. But with our current technology, it's difficult to achieve!"
"You can achieve this technology, which will be very innovative in the future…"
The future?
Indeed, they didn't understand...
"You just need to know that ensuring information security now, especially fingerprint verification, will put us far ahead!"
Xu Can's words stuck with them. Everyone worked harder, though they weren't as stressed as before.
"Current video live streaming and short video platforms are a major trend for our future. They can definitely help promote our films and also open up a new industry!"
They needed to find more video live streaming hosts to dominate half of the online traffic platform!
Short video platform editors would also emerge as a result.
Short videos edited from films would attract a lot of attention, allowing more viewers to see their exciting footage.
"Many people simply don't believe we can live stream on short video platforms, and even less believe that you can earn a lot of money just by appearing online. Everyone just wants to earn money through hard labor!"
This meant they couldn't find video hosts for now.
Xu Can frowned.
Perhaps only a few iconic celebrities starting to live stream could attract everyone's attention.
Currently, it's just live chat, and even playing games will gradually lead to the popularity of live commerce later.
"Leave this to me!" Xu Can went directly to Kristen.
"You want me to treat live streaming as a profession in front of so many people, chatting with them, or sharing experiences from other professions?"
Kristen didn't quite understand.
She was an actress, so why should she entertain people in a live stream room?
As an actress, she shouldn't do things that don't fit her status.
"I know you don't understand the live streaming industry right now, but after you hear what I have to say next, you'll definitely believe that live streaming will bring about earth-shattering changes to our future!"
Accepting anything new is never easy.
In this era, traffic is not very common.
"I am an actress, how can I casually take on other professions? Even if it's to promote my own film, I still have to think about it!"
Chapter 217: Investing in an Art Film, Forbes Hollywood Actress Ranked Third?
"Do I have to do this job? I can earn money acting, and now I have to gain traffic through live streaming. I don't quite understand. Does anyone actually watch live streams now?"
"Trust me, the live streaming industry will definitely be an industry that will soon explode. I want to use you as a stepping stone!"
"Then what do I get?"
Kristen's eyes were ambiguous.
To get something from Xu Can, she had to bring it up now; otherwise, it would be over if Xu Can didn't acknowledge it later.
"I will invest in an art film for you!"
"How did you know I wanted to act in an art film recently? It seems you know me quite well!"
"This art film can win you a French Oscar!"
Kristen suddenly looked up, disbelieving.
"I can win a French Oscar for my first art film? Isn't that a bit too exaggerated? No matter how confident you used to be, you can't casually make such promises to others, otherwise I will believe you!"
"I'm afraid you will believe it, because this is my promise to you. Once spoken, it will be fulfilled, and I won't make things difficult for you!"
Kristen readily agreed.
After the announcement of the 214g technology, Xu Canindeed gained a lot of attention.
"Open up some free spots and let people experience it first. As long as their experience is good, they will definitely spread the word!"
More and more tech pioneers tried to integrate into the 4G technology experience, looking for flaws, but they found that the emergence of this technology far surpassed previous speeds, giving them an excellent experience!
Now, no one dared to question Xu Can's action.
"This is great! We've also witnessed a change of era. The start of speed will make these video and live streaming industries rise more and more!"
After half a month, many people shifted their businesses to 4G.
Their personal experience and promotion moved more people; they no longer wanted to worry about traffic or have low-resolution image reception.
Receiving messages and pictures, and watching online videos, all became faster.
"You created a new era, why didn't you announce it to the public, but instead quietly pushed this technology to them?"
During the interview, Xu Can calmly looked at the screen.
"This technology is nothing for me to be proud of. It's a technology that emerged in response to the times, and I merely played a part in promoting it!"
"Next, please look forward to the changes of the era!"
Xu Can's humble words also made everyone admire this unsung Hero.
The evening live stream was especially anticipated!
Watching live streams with 4G technology!
Kristen seemed a bit reserved. She didn't know how to approach this technology or how to live stream.
Xu Can stayed by her side.
Starting this live stream would attract more streamers to their company—it was a good start.
"Look, even a big star has started live streaming. When they came to us before, we all disagreed!"
"But we've never done this kind of live stream before, so how do we know we can succeed?"
"Can we make money? Those big stars have their own fame, but we have nothing. No one will want to cooperate with us, let alone enter our live stream room to watch us!"
After a night of live streaming, everyone found this form of live streaming quite novel, and those using 4G technology were very satisfied!
More and more people learned about this technology, and Xu Can and his team gradually recruited many streamers.
Their opportunity to usher in the traffic era had arrived.
With the launch of this achievement, Xu Can also had to fulfill his previous promise.
"Are we starting filming now? You're too fast! Is a simple script already out?"
Kristen was stunned. She had thought she would have a few days off, but now it was starting!
Although she had high expectations for the art film, she hadn't expected to start without any preparation!
"That's right, it's just a simple script. Do you want me to take several months to produce it?"
Kristen couldn't help but have a new impression of Xu Can.
"I used to hear them say that your script production is very fast, but I didn't expect that you could produce the art film I just brought up in only half a day. However, I need to check it carefully to see if you were serious about my art film!"
The moment Kristen saw the script clearly, she couldn't help but be stunned.
She immediately decided to join the crew.
"Don't worry, I will definitely complete this performance seriously and won't disappoint you. I'm still counting on it to win me an award!"
When the art film was launched, many fans didn't understand, believing that Kristen might not shine in the art film industry.
Xu Can, however, was confident.
On the day of the premiere, many people attended with a 'let's see' attitude!
Unexpectedly, when they left the cinema, everyone's smiles were remarkably evident.
"If I had known earlier that Xu Can wrote this script, I wouldn't have just gone to 'see' it at first, but would have come with a devout heart!"
"When Xu Can makes a move, there's absolutely no failure!"
"It will definitely win an award!"
Xu Can's calm mindset regarding the box office earnings this time was entirely based on confidence.
As soon as Kristen entered the office, she directly hugged Xu Can.
"I knew you didn't lie to me. This time I misunderstood you before. I thought you were just playing with me. Seeing this box office, I am very satisfied!"
The distance between the two of them grew closer.
Just then, Emma Stone walked in.
Kristen immediately pulled away from Xu Can at that moment.
Her eyes were fixed on Emma Stone's figure.
"Are you two working? Then I won't disturb you for now!"
Xu Can looked at the atmosphere between them, perhaps both of them already knew each other's feelings.
"I need to go to the publicity department. You two wait for me here!"
"There is excellent tea nearby; you can try it."
Emma Stone sat on the sofa nearby.
She had originally intended to discuss future collaborations with Xu Can but hadn't expected Kristen to be there as well.
He had also finished watching the recent art film; that movie was indeed very good!
She just didn't know how to face the woman in front of her. As for the previous atmosphere, she wondered if she was overthinking it!
Forget it, don't think so much. Why should I think about other women in front of Xu Can?!
Chapter 218: Mother publicly denies bisexuality. What will Kristen do?
"Congratulations on the box office success of your art film! I heard it achieved great success, and the Awardsmost likely to be yours are the ones with hope!"
Kristen slowly walked over, her eyes fixed intently on the woman in front of her.
Their bodies gradually drew closer.
Their skin touched.
"Can we two go out for dinner tonight, just to celebrate my box office success?"
"I also booked a room. Are you interested in staying up all night with me?"
Emma Stone's eyes suddenly narrowed.
But she didn't feel any physical repulsion.
"You didn't refuse me, so I'll take that as a yes!"
When Xu Can came in, he noticed that the atmosphere between the two of them was a bit unusual.
"Ahem, the Awards ceremony is in a few days. I just had the makeup department pick out this outfit for you. You can go take a look!"
Kristen looked at the woman beside her with pleasant surprise, "Why don't you come with me to take a look? Your opinion is quite important. After all, you're so fashionable, you can help me a lot!"
Cesar Awards ceremony.
Live broadcasts also came into being.
Everyone can see the live Awards ceremony.
"Congratulations to Kristen Stewart for winning the French Cesar Award for Best Supporting Actress!"
Suddenly, all the news revolved around Kristen.
[Kristen achieved a good ranking as the second highest earner on the Forbes annual income list!]
Xu Can seemed a little surprised.
This was even better than he had anticipated!
"Oh my goodness, you've brought me such great fame! I never thought I would experience a situation like this today!"
"At first, I was just a supporting actress, and some departments convinced me, but now I've become the first actress to win a French Oscar!"
Xu Can smiled slightly.
That's nothing; memories from his past life also emerged, and it was precisely these memories that helped her!
Kristen's popularity has been high recently, and many people use her news to gain attention. Every day she goes out, many paparazzi follow her.
"Popularity brings trouble. You don't know if I have time to see you recently. I also have to see if anyone is secretly watching me. I really don't want them to watch me like this every day!"
In Xu Can's arms, she kept complaining.
Xu Can went up and hooked her small nose.
"Alright, if you don't like this luck, I can give it to others!"
"Don't talk nonsense here, or I'll ignore you!"
Kristen felt that at this moment, she was the happiest woman.
"This moment is when I'm happiest!"
When Emma Stone rushed over, she was just blocked downstairs by reporters.
She was a bit flustered.
Especially the questions the reporters asked when they surrounded her, which made her mind go blank.
Seeing Emma Stone in such a flustered and helpless state, Kristen became a little nervous and quickly went up to her.
"What's wrong with you? Did someone bully you?"
Xu Can frowned; what was bound to happen had happened.
He looked down from the nearby floor-to-ceiling window; the reporters downstairs were packed tightly.
It was quite terrifying that Emma Stone could escape from the mouths of these reporters.
"What did they ask you?"
Emma Stone stammered, unable to speak clearly, while Kristen beside her was extremely anxious.
Ultimately, it was seen in the news.
[Kristen is actually bisexual and secretly dating Emma Stone!]
[The two were entangled and entered the hotel together, only coming out in the morning!]
[Kristen's mother confirms bisexuality!]
Kristen was stunned for a moment; she hadn't intended to cause Emma Stone such trouble.
That night, they did stay up all night playing, but there was no deeper contact.
Emma Stone still had a slight resistance, and he didn't want to force the woman in front of him.
"Didn't you two see the Ran reporters behind you? You didn't pay attention when you went to the hotel at night!
"Who would have thought they'd interpret things that way? Are two women together necessarily lovers?"
Kristen quickly called her mother.
Now was not the time to make this matter public.
"My mother has already started denying it, so it won't cause any immediate trouble for Emma Stone!"
Indeed, popularity brings trouble. There will always be people watching you, hoping you don't have an easy time!
"Don't worry, I'll have them clarify it. It won't cause more scandalous impact on your future. You wait here for now, or should I go down and talk to the reporters?"
Xu Can immediately stopped him.
"Going down now is not a good time. You should know how many people are eagerly waiting, hoping to pick out some secrets from your mouth so they can write reports unrelated to the facts to attract public attention!"
The two of them fell silent.
Kristen didn't want to cause trouble for the woman she had feelings for.
"My intention wasn't like this. Do you believe me?"
Kristen's sincere gaze moved Emma Stone.
This kind of handsomeness was even more domineering than some men around her.
"I believe you, but right now, we really should resolve this; we can't let them fabricate stories anymore!"
Kristen smiled.
"I know some people are just dying for me to fall from my current height. Isn't it just winning an Award? They're really scared, and since they have no ability themselves, they just cling to other people's scandals!"
Xu Can shook his head.
Kristen's bisexuality was fully revealed.
She still had long hair now, but she would probably cut it into a handsome short bob soon.
"You must make your own choices, without any regrets!"
"I will have no regrets. If you don't try, you'll never know if you're willing!"
The reporters waited downstairs for a long time, but no one came down.
"It's (so strange) strange, why is there no reaction after they went in? Could it be that they're sleeping upstairs?!"
That's not right either, they can't be sleeping; Xu Can is still upstairs, and he has a fiancée!"
"Or we could write a story about the three of them; maybe it would attract even more attention!"
"Don't you want to live? You dare to write about Xu Can's scandals? This has nothing to do with him. Stop making things up, or Xu Can will sue all of you, and none of you will escape!"
Xu Can watched as more and more reporters gathered downstairs.
"You'll leave through the underground parking lot. I'll send people to protect you, but you need to be a bit more composed. Hiding here forever isn't a solution. Don't rush with work for now; we must first resolve this big problem!"
The two put on their hats and prepared to leave.
Another team wearing hats also set off, specifically to confuse the reporters.
Chapter 219: The Sci-Fi Masterpiece the three-body problem, Is It Controversial?
For several days in a row, the trending searches were all about the two of them and their scandal.
Although the movie was somewhat affected, its quality also attracted more attention.
"This era is very open-minded now; even if it's true, they can admit it!"
"It's a mix of truth and falsehood. If they don't want to admit it themselves, no one can force them!"
"In this day and age, if someone is still so old-fashioned, I'm going to start cursing!"
Xu Can didn't think this was a bad statement. For anyone, their choices are their own, and no one has the right to deny them.
"I'm really sorry. If I hadn't been so obvious, it wouldn't have caused such a negative impact on our movie!"
Kristen was this frustrated for the first time.
"I wanted to hold back the desire in my heart, but I didn't expect that the moment I saw Emma Stone, my rationality couldn't overcome my desires!"
"You don't need to apologize to me. This news isn't unfriendly; it's just that everyone hopes you can make a judgment!"
Xu Can leaned back in his chair, resting his hand on the table, his fingers lightly tapping.
He looked very relaxed.
"No good work should be judged by emotions or the private lives of its actors!"
"If you truly touched upon a matter of principle, then the work would be affected, but did you touch upon it?"
A rhetorical question made Kristen flustered.
"Of course not! I just like Emma Stone a little. Can't I even have that kind of admiration?!"
Kristen leaned on the sofa but felt weak all over.
The more it was such a time, the more she should be strong, yet she always couldn't make her spirit cheer up.
"You're not wrong. Sometimes it's just a difference of opinion with others. There's no need to deny yourself like this!"
"You just need to do what you want to do in your heart. If it hasn't affected anyone and hasn't caused trouble for others, you don't need to apologize!"
Kristen looked up, earnestly at Xu Can, "But I caused you trouble!"
"You haven't caused trouble for anyone, not even for our movie!"
After some persuasion, Kristen finally understood. She wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and her gaze gradually became firm.
Sure enough, a few days later, Kristen was seen with short hair.
Emma Stone's eyes lit up the moment she saw her.
"You're really brave."
Kristen looked at her with direct eyes.
"For what I want to do, I've always been this brave!"
Such an action also indirectly confirmed the public opinion.
The two met at a coffee shop.
Then they went to a private cinema.
Emma Stone hadn't expected to have such a pleasant conversation with Kristen.
Indeed, sometimes only women truly understand women.
"I didn't expect us to get along so well. I didn't have much collaboration with you before, but through Xu Can, I got to know you and realized how similar we are!"
"Actually, I think we are different. I can protect you!"
The sofa in the private cinema was exceptionally soft. Emma Stone simply leaned back and sank into it, and the Kristen beside her was also pulled by this force.
Emma Stone was pressed down.
They had just finished a bottle of red wine, and now both of them were slightly tipsy.
Kristen looked at the woman in the dim light, and the blush on her face was even more captivating.
"You're really beautiful!"
"Has no one ever told you that you are a gentle, beautiful, and understanding woman?"
Emma Stone's eyes widened slightly.
With the influence of the wine, her eyes also became filled with desire.
"No one has ever said that to me, not even my former boyfriend!"
The three words "former boyfriend" almost made Kristensober up.
However, with a beauty in her arms, she couldn't quite control herself.
She lowered her head and kissed her.
To this moment, she didn't know if this was a dream; it felt so ethereal.
The low voice stimulated Kristen even more.
At this moment, Kristen found her true soul and desperately wanted to announce to the public that she liked Emma Stone!
Xu Can couldn't get through on the phone, so he knew they must have secretly gone on a date.
Returning to the villa, he saw Taylor Swift in the study.
Watching her diligently buried in writing lyrics, she was very focused.
Now was a good time to release an album. All the attention was centered on their company, so they really should produce a good piece of work.
Xu Can gently pushed the door open and entered.
"How late will you be working today?"
Taylor Swift was pleasantly surprised to hear Xu Can's voice and eagerly came forward to lean on him.
"Why did you just get back? I feel like my inspiration has dried up; I can't think of any lyrics!"
"Many lyrics in China are very beautiful. Can I learn from them?"
Xu Can picked her up by the waist.
"Of course, but you might not be able to learn the essence of it!"
Different languages contain different meanings. Chinese characters are extremely rich in meaning and can depict very beautiful scenes with simple words, but it's difficult for other languages to achieve this.
"That's a bit challenging. I'll have to think about it carefully!"
While she was busy, Xu Can also went to another study.
The layout of this study was completely different, suitable for writing scripts.
Even when writing scripts from his previous life, without needing too much thought, Xu Can would usually revise them based on some memories from his past life.
He would revise the parts that were generally criticized.
Xu Can hadn't been to the company for the past few days, staying in the study.
This novel is a long science fiction novel.
Writing all of them down is still a bit difficult, as there are three parts.
Xu Can focused his energy on the first part.
Taylor Swift quietly approached.
When she saw the words, she was still a bit confused; it was sci-fi that surpassed Hero.
"Aren't you going to write about superheroes anymore?"
Xu Can nodded and put down his mouse.
"This long science fiction novel, once adapted into a TV series or movie, will definitely shock the world!"
Taylor Swift also offered an opinion, "But now everyone is most concerned about Heroes who save the Earth. They like to see new energy emerge after falling into despair. People aren't concerned about standalone sci-fi right now, are they?"
"That's true, but if we don't try, we'll never know if they'll like it!"
Chapter 220: Script Released First, the 73rd Hugo AwardSecured!
As soon as the story's theme was released online, it indeed caused great controversy.
Pure science fiction is not suitable for current trends.
"I still think Xu Can's pure Hero movies are the most famous. Why does he insist on changing his style? Isn't it good to stay in his comfort zone!"
"I think it's pretty good. Current movies are a bit too similar. It would be great if we could just see pure science fiction in the universe!"
"Where are there so many Heroes? Can't we stop always thinking about superheroes with special abilities saving the world? They are indeed a source of hope in our hearts, but they don't always exist!"
"I wonder if there will be a market after it's filmed!"
"Another doomsday. If there really is a doomsday one day, will it be like the scripts they wrote?"
The script has not been revealed yet.
It was only given to a few friends in advance.
Let them review the script and see what needs to be modified; one cannot rely solely on their own ideas.
The framework will not change again.
"I think this is a very interesting script. An astronomer, after experiencing hardships and despairing of humanity, embarks on Project 18 to change the fate of mankind!"
"When I read this character, I felt he was an ordinary person, yet he could constantly reflect and seek solutions to save the world through his inner self. It's a very profound script!"
Another blue-eyed man stroked his chin beard.
"This can totally be submitted for Awards. Why can't we let him win an Award first before filming? It will definitely gain more popularity then!"
Once the Award is in hand, so many people won't be able to disapprove.
Everyone else also applauded.
"This is a good idea. So many people disapprove now, but they are actually just following the crowd online. They don't like styles different from the current era. If we can pioneer this style, it will be very helpful for the prosperity of future films!"
"Well said, let's do it. Let's submit to a few more Awardsand see which one we can win!"
"How can it be so easy to win an Award? This is just a simple script. With so many people disapproving now, how can those judges genuinely like this script!"
Xu Can almost forgot.
This Award can definitely be obtained.
In his previous life, he won a major Award.
"You go submit it and see if you can win this Award. If we do, we can directly start promoting it, simultaneously begin setting up the scene for filming. This science fiction movie must use mirror effects; that's where we need to utilize effects as much as possible!"
There is a lot of controversy online regarding the genre of this script.
However, an unscrupulous reporter unexpectedly spread the news that Xu Can wanted to win an Award with this script.
"The mainstream isn't this type of script right now. How good can he really write to have such courage to go for an Award!"
"Xu Can had so many scripts before and never thought of using them specifically for Awards. What's different this time!"
"There must be some charm. I think we'd better be careful not to let Xu Can feel that we all look down on him, and then he'll fiercely slap us in the face!"
Taylor Swift was very unhappy.
She kept scrolling through the comments on the computer.
"What's wrong with these people? Why do they keep talking to you with such a questioning tone? Isn't this obviously looking down on you!"
Xu Can affectionately stroked Taylor Swift's head and chuckled, "You can never stop other people's mouths. We don't need to internalize this. It was indeed submitted for an Award, but as for what kind of Award it will ultimately receive, none of us know. If we are fortunate enough to win a major Award, we can use this simple matter to silence the gossip."
"You're right, then we'll definitely make them eat their words!"
A few days passed in a flash.
There are still few Awards.
Perhaps it's not yet time for the official Awards ceremony.
When Xu Can received the news, the internet also got the news simultaneously, and this news instantly exploded.
"Oh my god, this script actually received so many Awards. No wonder Xu Can was so confident. We really got slapped in the face!"
[the three-body problem won the 18th Galaxy Award for Science Fiction Literature.]
[the three-body problem won the Nebula Award for Best Novel Gold Award!]
[the three-body problem won the 73rd Hugo Award for Best Novel!]
...
There were also some Awards Xu Can had not seen before.
These Awards were not announced in the same month of the same year but had their times changed for him now.
Perhaps it was due to Xu Can's influence, plus the script was indeed well-written, which led them to change their principles and also attracted more attention.
"Oh my god, it has won so many Awards. No wonder Xu Can is willing to invest so much money in filming the three-body problem!"
"Now, why are those who spoke so boastfully before silent? Let's see if Xu Can can deliver!"
"Some people are incompetent themselves yet criticize others. If they can't do it, then you do it!"
"In this era, not many can truly win so many Awards!"
Xu Can seemed to have anticipated this and had already designed the blueprints for the set construction early on.
The special effects company has also been found.
Everything is ready! 497 Xu Can is preparing to play Wang Miao.
And Shi Qiang is confirmed to form a team and work together.
However, this kind of double Xu Can storyline is indeed difficult to film.
He needs to find an actor who can cooperate well with him.
Soon, Xu Can locked onto Scott Adkins.
Having previously appeared in X-Men Origins: Wolverineand Criminal Police, he will surely be at ease in this the three-body problem.
At the same time, he will also appear in the subsequent Wolf Warrior, so getting acquainted with cooperation now is very normal.
"Help me contact this actor. Have him personally come to play the role. See if he has any availability recently and if he is willing to be discharged from the hospital!"
Initially, Scott Adkins did not agree.
He hadn't seen the script, didn't know who was inviting him, and his schedule was fully booked.
His agent was very pleasantly surprised after seeing it.
"What are you holding out for? This is a script sent by Xu Can, and it's the three-body problem that just won the Hugo Award. If you can act in it, it will be very helpful for our future reputation!"
Scott Adkins then perked up, "I really didn't hear clearly just now. How could I decline Xu Can's movie!"
"Then I'll take it as your agreement. When you have time, you can come to our company to sign the contract, and we will officially enter the cooperation phase. Our filming is about to begin!"
Chapter 221: Expressing Science Fiction with Realism, How Are the Special Effects!
After getting approval, Xu Can also began planning.
Special effects are always the most worrying part.
If not done well, the entire grand worldview can easily collapse.
Xu Can paced back and forth in the office.
He wanted to display the most stunning effects.
The team chosen this time was the one that had previously worked on Avatar.
Plus some capable individuals; it wouldn't simply be outsourced to a single team.
Multiple strengths were needed to spark the collision of different viewpoints.
Xu Can specifically held a meeting.
Everyone present was from the special effects team, and they could boldly put forward their current opinions.
Standing at the very front of the office, Xu Can did not sit down but listened intently to the report.
"Don't think I'm easy to fool. I also know a lot about special effects. I can distinguish whether each shot is live-action and special effects, dynamic combination, or pure special effects!"
The special effects team present gasped.
The demands were too many now; they couldn't cut corners anymore.
Moreover, with such a good script, if they didn't present the true effects, the audience wouldn't let them off either.
"I need you to thoroughly integrate the special effects and music, instead of separating them. You are a team, so when working, the two different parts must cooperate!"
The staff on site nodded repeatedly.
Xu Can could still see some disdain on their faces.
"The guy in the back, stand up!"
The young man nervously pointed to himself.
"It's you!"
"I see you're standing at the back of your team. Is that based on individual ability?"
He nodded nervously.
The boss next to him also noticed the man's emotions just now.
Some employees felt that Xu Can was just a Director and did not understand how a special effects team should work.
But Xu Can was clearly already angry.
"Then tell me, in our script, there's a scene called the Guzheng action. If it were you, how would you portray it?"
The script had already been given to the special effects team, and today they were specifically here to discuss their special effects plan.
As a key member of the special effects team, he should have a thorough understanding of every scene.
The man stammered, not knowing what to say.
Finally, he still bit the bullet and said, "It should use high-quality light and shadow processing. This requires professional display equipment that can make the picture very realistic and delicate!"
After speaking, he proudly raised his head, seemingly less nervous.
Xu Can sneered.
"Then can you tell me the specifics? For example, what concept was used and what chip!"
The bosses knew it was bad.
Xu Can's understanding was even deeper than that of a professional. No wonder the special effects in every one of his films were so well done; he put in a lot of effort behind it!
"If you don't know, then I'll tell you. If I can say it, and there are no mistakes, you will leave our professional team!"
The man didn't speak, just listened quietly, seemingly not believing that Xu Can could say it.
Someone not in the professional industry, even if they studied for a few years, might not be clear about the specific setting of a certain scene.
Xu Can walked over with his arms crossed.
As he walked, he explained the special effects for this specific scene.
"In this action, mathematical concepts are used to create images. Especially when creating a dark scene in the picture, to achieve a distinct halo effect, a dual-crystal six-drive highlight chip and an optical refractive lens are needed!"
At this, the boy was completely stunned.
He could even name such professional chips and lenses.
Xu Can was already standing behind the man, delivering the final blow.
"These two devices can enhance the sense of light and darkness, creating a distinct halo, and then the picture will become as realistic as you said!"
Xu Can sneered, "Even if I'm not a professional, at least you should be able to say these things. Otherwise, how can I believe that your team can handle all the visuals in my movie!"
The boss quickly stood up and apologized. This was a big production, and the remuneration they could get was also substantial.
"I'm really sorry, this employee of ours just joined, and he doesn't quite understand our production process. How about I introduce it to you!"
Xu Can turned his head and glanced.
It was obvious he got in through the back door, otherwise the boss wouldn't personally plead for him instead of just firing him.
"You dare to bring such a person into my team? Do you think I need someone who gets in through the back door like you?"
The man clearly had no courage and immediately sat down in the back, completely exposing himself.
"Uncle, I'd better not cause you any more trouble. How about I just leave? I really don't know anything!"
The boss then helplessly closed his eyes.
"Shut up!"
Xu Can looked at the two of them curiously.
"Then how about both of you leave? I can still find a special effects team; I won't let you lead me by the nose forever!"
"Security, escort them out!"
Even though they kept begging for mercy behind him, Xu Can still didn't look back.
One must approach a work with the most diligent spirit.
If you bring someone with no ability in front of you, then be prepared that there will be no future cooperation.
"The remaining people have all passed our assessment. We are very familiar with your professionalism. I don't want others to say that we are small-minded and have five-cent special effects!"
"Later, we might also shoot an animated version of the three-body problem. If the special effects are good, we still have the possibility of cooperation. We need to use motion capture and other special effects technologies to simulate human forms, and I believe you will have no major problems!"
The special effects staff who remained on site were very pleasantly surprised. They secretly planned to show off their skills this time.
Finally, a big problem was solved, and they could confidently shoot other scenes.
Upon Scott Adkins's arrival, he looked around with great joy.
"I've long heard that the set built by Xu Can is the most perfect, and now I see it's true!"
"Is that so? It seems you have a high opinion of me."
The person who heard the voice turned his head.
Xu Can held the on-site command in his hand and had a microphone on his ear.
Everyone could hear Xu Can's instructions.
"The art direction department on the right can rest now. On-site staff, quickly take out the cluttered items!"
"Bring out the cameras in advance and set up the rest tents. Our lounge is farther away this time, so we can't go back to rest immediately!"
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