Chapter 201: Thick Ambiguity in the Office, Is This What They Call Gratitude?
Scarlett Johansson shyly lowered her head, burying it in Xu Can's chest!
She took deep breaths, inhaling the familiar scent from his chest.
A strange sense of security made Scarlett Johansson feel very comfortable.
"If you hadn't helped me, I would never have become this protagonist. Now, finally, no one looks down on me!"
Xu Can reached out and pressed Taylor Swift's head against his chest.
Gently stroking her.
"With me, no one will look down on you. This movie was tailor-made for you!"
Scarlett Johansson was very moved.
Tears soaked Xu Can's chest.
A sticky feeling came over him, but Xu Can only felt a tingling sensation, not any discomfort.
Everyone knew what was happening in the office, but no one dared to approach.
They only dared to huddle together and discuss at their own desks.
The man in the white suit was stunned. "Doesn't the boss '407' have a fiancée? What's going on now?"
Has the era changed now?
He shook his head, unable to understand.
The woman who came over with a coffee cup gently tapped his head. "Don't bother with what you can't figure out. It'll never be your turn!"
Most people understood.
Everyone has suffered losses in relationships, but how could a genius like Xu Can only have one woman?
When working at a company, you must guard your mouth.
Taylor Swift walked in through the door, carrying small desserts she had personally made.
The front desk staff were instantly stunned. If she went straight in, she would definitely run into the boss and that woman!
The employee who had just been complaining also hurried forward.
His shuffling feet were a bit awkward.
He had never done such a thing before, so who knew what to do? God, save him!
"Sister Taylor Swift, why don't you sit with us at the front desk for a while? We haven't seen you for a long time and would like to chat with you!"
Taylor Swift was stunned.
Her large, fluttering eyes turned to look at the few people.
She smiled slightly, "But as you can see, I need to give this dessert in my hand to your boss first. After I put this down, I'll come and chat with you!"
It's still warm now, so it can be eaten hot. It will definitely get cold in a while!
The staff, anxious, rushed up and grabbed Taylor Swift!
They no longer cared about maintaining their distance from Taylor Swift.
Pulled by the force from behind, Taylor Swift took two steps back. She didn't feel displeased!
Strange, what's wrong with the staff today?
She frowned slightly, then went straight to the point, "What's wrong with you all? Is there something you don't want me to know?"
Suddenly, the sound of rustling files in the office grew louder.
Everyone was a bit flustered, not knowing how to act without letting anything slip!
The leading manager helplessly rubbed his forehead.
These idiots were trying to cover up their embarrassment by acting busy, which only made it more obvious!
He had to take care of it himself!
He walked over quickly.
"Look, every time you come here, you leave in a hurry. You must be trying to trick us again this time. We'll take this dessert for you. You come and chat with us first. We don't know when we'll catch you next time!"
Taylor Swift saw him directly snatch the dessert and was helpless.
"Alright then, tell your boss to eat it quickly. I'll be over in a bit!"
Anyway, they both had plenty of time to catch up, so a little while wouldn't hurt.
Taylor Swift turned and walked towards the front desk lounge.
As soon as her last foot entered the Room, the manager took off running.
As soon as he reached the door, he squatted down, panting heavily. After calming his anxious emotions, he knocked on the door.
Scarlett Johansson awkwardly got up from Xu Can.
No matter who came in now, they would see the ambiguous atmosphere between the two of them.
Even if Scarlett Johansson maintained a certain distance from Xu Can now, that atmosphere couldn't be faked.
Xu Can lightly coughed, picked up a nearby file, and flipped through it twice.
"Please come in!"
The manager held the exquisite dessert box.
He seemed a bit out of place.
He also secretly regretted it, wondering if doing this would satisfy the boss!
If he made one wrong move, it would be over.
"Boss, this is the dessert your fiancée sent you. She's currently in our lounge chatting with the staff and will be over soon!"
Scarlett Johansson was flustered for a moment.
She kept looking for an excuse.
It was as if their illicit affair had been caught.
"You go out first, I'm leaving!"
The moment the door closed, Scarlett Johansson quickly picked up her bag...
"I should leave first. If she comes in later, there'll be no way to explain our relationship, or why I'm here!"
Xu Can unhurriedly closed the file he had just been looking at.
He pulled Scarlett Johansson into a spin and embraced her.
He leaned in close, his eyes extremely ambiguous.
"We are just working normally, why do we need other excuses to cover it up?"
"Isn't working together seamlessly part of preparing for the next film?"
If they were a little closer, it would definitely help their film crew's cooperation!
"But we can't be like this. When people see us, they will definitely gossip. It won't affect me; being associated with your name helps my popularity!"
Scarlett Johansson was very direct.
She never hid anything in front of him. Xu Can could always see through everything about them, so why bother hiding in front of Xu Can only to reveal more of her thoughts?
Being able to stay by Xu Can's side for so long was precisely because of her sincerity; she never concealed any motives. Even if she truly had an agenda, she would state it openly.
Such sincerity has always been present.
"Taylor Swift is still outside. Aren't you afraid she'll really discover our relationship? How will you explain it then? How will you publicly declare our relationship?"
Scarlett Johansson was a little impulsive this time.
She didn't know how to face the man in front of her, or how to face his fiancée.
Xu Can turned his head and looked at the woman.
Her deepest thoughts were finally revealed, but he would never give up Taylor Swift.
This silent answer was the most fatal, letting Scarlett Johansson forever know her place.
She also knew that she shouldn't overstep so much, nor should she crave so much.
Only by staying securely in her place could she get what she wanted, and have both her career and the man by her side, instead of ultimately losing everything!
"I know, I was thinking too much. From now on, I will stay by your side obediently and won't cause trouble like other foolish women!"
Chapter 202: New Forms of Roadshows, Breaking the Most Conventional Plans!
Xu Can saw the woman's unhappiness.
He stepped forward, pulled the woman into his arms, and kissed her fiercely.
Scarlett Johansson's face immediately flushed.
Damn it, she knew this was wrong, but she still couldn't break free!
"We can't be like this. Sister is outside. If she finds out, she'll definitely scold you!"
Being a green tea was her talent.
If only she could occupy the most important place in Xu Can's heart!
The light in Scarlett Johansson's eyes gradually dimmed.
She must have known that it was impossible to occupy the most important place in Xu Can's heart again; being at this level was already quite good!
"She won't come in immediately. She'll chat with the front desk staff for a while longer!"
Scarlett Johansson pouted.
"Looking at your proficiency, you must often do this with women in the office. It's definitely not just once or twice, otherwise why would even the staff help you lie and even stop Taylor Swift for you?"
"They've never stopped her for me. It's just that I know Taylor Swift and the staff have a good relationship, and their chatting isn't something that can be explained to you in one or two times!"
Taylor Swift was happily chatting with the staff in the lounge.
But the two of them were entangled in the office!
The manager nervously watched the door of Xu Can's office from his desk.
Why isn't he out yet? I thought the conversation was almost over; if he doesn't come out soon, he'll be discovered!
He almost rushed in.
Scarlett Johansson, beaming, left the front desk grandly with her bag!
In the lounge!
The front desk seemed to have forgotten her main task and was chatting happily with Taylor Swift, like long-lost sisters!
"That song of yours from a while ago was really good. I never thought there would be another song that would break streaming records!"
"I heard you're also going to shoot another documentary. Do you need our help? We can promote it for you. We're the front desk, but we also have our own circle of friends, so we can have a small influence!"
Taylor Swift quickly waved her hand.
"You absolutely must not do such blind things just because you like me. If you really like my documentary, be sure to recommend it to others, but if you think the filming isn't good, be sure to give me feedback promptly. We haven't filmed many times; we were just starting out and didn't have much experience!"
Taylor Swift was very flustered, grateful that so many people liked her.
"Of course I like you. If I didn't like you, how could I support you so much? Trust our judgment; what you film will definitely be fine. That Director is our boss! His talent is acknowledged by everyone!"
The front desk's admiration for the boss had always existed.
Xu Can was indeed a genius in the film industry. He used to be unknown, without much fame, but now he has become a genius envied by everyone!
"I'm so envious. Not only is your career successful, but you also have such an excellent boyfriend. Unlike us, who don't even know what to do with our lives, just muddling through!"
Taylor Swift kindly guided them.
"I also envy that you can work freely, without being secretly photographed by anyone. But our lives, down to the smallest detail, are exposed under the spotlight. Everyone is paying attention to our relationships. If we even have one argument, it will be widely reported by the media, which is not what we want at all!"
She sighed helplessly.
A person's life is too often beyond their control.
"You might envy our current life exposed under the spotlight, but when you experience it firsthand, you don't know if you'll like it!"
The front desk immediately waved her hands.
"I remember I used to argue with my classmates, and even did some bad things, but I was too young at the time and didn't understand right from wrong. If I became famous and my classmates used that to scold me, I really couldn't handle it. I wouldn't know how to clarify!"
"You're right. Everyone has such experiences. Not everyone can withstand the pressure of public opinion online!"
The manager was pacing back and forth at the door.
The front desk's chatting task was also completed; Taylor Swift could return to the Room.
Seeing the manager, the front desk staff realized their task for the day was over!
"We won't bother you anymore. We've taken up so much of your time, but it's been a long time since we've seen you, and we wanted to catch up!"
Taylor Swift also liked them. The current front desk staff were all young people, especially when these young people were with her, it was easy to be influenced by them and maintain such enthusiasm in their daily work!
"I know you all like me. I'll come to the company more often to chat with you in the future, so you won't be separated from me for too long!"
"Next time, we can see you on TV; we don't necessarily have to see you in real life. We hope even more that you can shine brightly in your own world!"
Taylor Swift arrived at Xu Can's office.
Seeing Xu Can working diligently, she quietly approached.
"Why are you still working so hard? I heard you've been in the office all morning. Did you eat the dessert I brought you?"
Although work is important, the body is the most important.
Everyone must diligently protect their body while working.
After Scarlett Johansson left the office, Xu Can had been diligently looking at the documents in his hand, but this time it wasn't an act; it was indeed time to deal with contract issues.
When Scarlett Johansson came to the office, all his thoughts were on the woman, so he had never worked seriously.
From the moment Taylor Swift arrived at the office, Xu Can had already sensed the movement, but he didn't look up.
He just wanted to pretend to be very serious.
The staff outside the door were very nervous.
"They shouldn't have found out, right? When Taylor Swiftcame out just now, Scarlett Johansson had already left!"
"Look at how nervous you all are. What if there was nothing between them, but you misunderstood? Our boss and boss's wife have such a good relationship; how could it be easily shaken by another woman!"
"But when I went in just now, I saw that the relationship between the boss and that woman was indeed unusual. The atmosphere in the entire office was definitely not just about work. With my many years of experience in catching affairs, I could tell at a glance!"
The manager quickly came over and interrupted their conversation.
"Alright, everyone, get back to work!"
Chapter 203: The scene is bursting with energy, and online videos are circulating wildly!
Xu Can smiled slightly, as if nothing had happened, looking at the woman in front of him.
"I've already eaten it all. Look at the box next to me!"
Taylor Swift was very happy. This was a dessert she specially made for Xu Can, a recipe she had just learned online. She didn't know if it tasted good!
"As long as you like it. I just wonder what other work you're busy with these days. Why are you staying in the office and not going home much?"
"The movie's roadshow is coming up soon. This time, I hope there will be something unique. It can't always be the same as before, as everyone will get some visual fatigue. I need to let more people see our unique storyline!"
Taylor Swift also wanted to help.
She walked back and forth in the office, thinking hard.
During the roadshow, what could possibly attract people?
Recreate the makeup from the set?
No, no!
This has already been done. Using it again might make people say it's reheating old news.
Then invite some special people to the scene to explain their stories, even if they're hired actors!
To promote a movie and create a sense of resonance, you need to find some typical people.
Taylor Swift suddenly slammed the table.
"I've got it! I think what makes a movie roadshow profound is creating a sense of resonance in everyone's hearts. In your movie, the most important character is this ordinary female Superman. From the beginning, she was the most inconspicuous person in the crowd and experienced some setbacks in life, but in the end, she achieved her own success!"
"We also need to have ordinary female Hero appear at the roadshow as an audience member to tell their stories. Spreading these videos online will definitely resonate with many people's emotions!"
Xu Can looked up.
How did this woman's mind become so sharp now?
"Not bad! It seems you know quite a bit about our movie's roadshow. The next documentary about you can be entirely up to you!"
He almost didn't think of this method!
Her mind was so advanced that it made him a little unaccustomed.
"I'm going to find some people with stories and invite them to our event!"
Xu Can gathered the people in the office in the conference Room; he was about to announce the roadshow plan to them!
"I just told you that we need to find some civilian Hero. If you have any opinions, you can put them forward!"
Everyone in the office fell into deep thought, trying to come up with ideas.
"A while ago, a Hero saw a child falling from the sky and rushed over to him. Even though his hands were broken, he still felt he did the right thing. Isn't that a civilian Hero?"
Xu Can sat at the front of the conference Room.
He tapped the table with his hand.
"Does he have a backstory? Before he met this child, before he became a Hero, what kind of person was he? If he was just an ordinary person, a regular employee or a laborer, we can invite this person to our event!"
They all shook their heads.
"We don't know much about him, but we can look him up and see what kind of person he was before and if we can invite him to our event!"
Through the efforts of all the staff, the person with the story was invited to the event and would be treated as a lucky audience member to speak.
A large number of people at the roadshow were admitted through a lottery, and a few were arranged in prominent positions, where cameras would accurately capture them.
Scarlett Johansson was in the center of the stage; it was her main event now.
After a brief interview, the screen shifted to the audience.
"Today, we will draw a few lucky audience members to talk with us about their feelings about this movie and whether they have had any personal experiences in real life!"
"Now I'm going to draw the third lucky audience member in the second row. Please stand up. This is the lucky number we just drew!"
The man stood up excitedly.
Facing the camera, he held the microphone and explained what had happened to him recently.
Xu Can also stood on the stage, making sure the on-site cameras captured everything carefully, while the reporters he had arranged were already preparing to publish the news report from the scene!
"I was originally just an ordinary laborer. Some time ago, I was facing work pressure and life pressure, which made me feel suffocated, just like at the beginning of the movie, where Scarlett Johansson was oppressed by life, just like ordinary laborers like us!"
"Until I saved a child, I instantly became the Heroeveryone talked about. From then on, my attitude towards life also changed. I could feel that life was still full of hope everywhere, and my own attitude became more and more optimistic!"
Tears flowed down; such emotions were too real.
".It is precisely this optimism of mine that creates a resonance with this movie, from an ordinary person at the beginning to saving the world later. This is a true reflection of our daily lives; in fact, it is not too far from our lives!"
Our lives are inherently a fantastical movie, and each person has their own small story. Seeing this movie makes me feel that my life is just as wonderful in the eyes of others!"
Applause erupted in the venue.
The reporters seized the opportunity and published the stories of the next few lucky audience members online as well.
Director Xu Can still felt a bit regretful.
4G was only a small step away from being fully developed. When it was, the popularity of short videos would surely bring movie roadshows to short video platforms, helping them with promotion!
But it wasn't entirely impossible to have good results.
This press release could also help them promote.
After the roadshow ended, the internet was flooded with discussions about the civilian stories, civilian Hero, and the movie's synergy.
Only stories that resonate with the common people can capture everyone's attention. This way, many people will like this movie, rather than just focusing on its science fiction facade.
"It's truly amazing! Combining the profound level of Heroscience fiction with our civilian Hero stories makes more people willing to watch this movie. When they watch it, they can easily relate it to their daily lives, and they won't find it hard to understand anymore!"
"I wonder if it was Director Xu Can's idea. When I saw those press releases and the videos circulating online, I felt that this man was even more formidable than I imagined!"
"He was already my idol. I hope he can continue to flourish in the future!"
Chapter 204: Winning Awards Low-Key, "first class" Is Not the End!
The promotion was very effective, and the understanding of this movie on the internet deepened.
"Our roadshow this time has broken through previous conventional forms. Many movies are learning our methods and starting to promote heavily, but they are clearly not as sincere as us. They will never know what our essence is!"
Director Xu Can shook his head.
Not everyone is like this.
"In the future, someone will surely learn the true essence of our roadshow. Anything that appears in this world has the possibility of being imitated. Never underestimate yourselves, and don't think they will never have hope!"
Director Xu Can continued to ponder his next move.
He couldn't allow himself to be idle. Once he became idle, someone would surely take his place.
In this entertainment industry, to truly rest, one might have to bid farewell to the entertainment industry.
Hollywood is not a place anyone can just waltz into, nor can anyone easily come and go!
Scripts from his past life were surfacing in his mind.
It seemed other superhero movies should also be put on the agenda.
However, constantly making superhero-themed movies might cause many people to become numb. They must be released again after a period of time to keep everyone full of anticipation!
Just as Director Xu Can was thinking, his phone suddenly rang.
"Just now at the Saturn Awards, staff called to say we won some Awards, and they hope we can rush to the scene. Do we need to arrange for actors to go and accept the Awards?"
Director Xu Can was stunned.
He had almost forgotten about this Award. Every movie would definitely win many Awards; this was an inevitable process. Going to the Awards ceremony would also greatly increase the movie's and his own fame!
He had to go.
What's more, he also needed to use this Award ceremony to promote his upcoming plans and music schedule!
"Of course, we're going. Not only our entire crew, but I, the Director, must also go!"
"We received many nominations, but not everyone will win an Award. Is it really okay to delay other actors' schedules like this?"
The staff was also worried that this might be inappropriate, as it wasn't a particularly important Award!
"Don't worry so much. Just let them come. This Award ceremony will definitely satisfy them!"
Awards Day!
Under the spotlight, the on-site staff was exceptionally busy.
The staff pushing the lighting equipment huddled together.
"I'm exhausted! I don't know why the organizers are making such a big fuss this time. These lights used to gather dust in the warehouse. They even hired a lighting designer to re-plan the stage according to a blueprint, even memorizing it! When have we ever taken this so seriously?"
"Isn't it because Director Xu Can is coming to our Awardsceremony this time? As long as he shows up, it will greatly increase our fame. Have you ever seen a big Director come to such a small Awards venue like ours?!"
"That's different! Even if he really comes, what then? We don't have the capability, so why borrow money to decorate the entire venue as luxuriously as those big Awards ceremonies? Isn't this just putting on a show?"
The Director walked over with the command chart.
They quickly nudged each other.
"Quick, quick, the Director is coming! Don't let him hear what I'm saying!"
"You two, quickly go over there and set up the entire venue, especially Director Xu Can's seat. Make sure his seat is unique and easily visible!"
The Director was exceptionally serious.
He had thought it would just be a few unknown actors coming to accept the Award on their behalf. He never expected Director Xu Can to personally agree to attend, which was very helpful for their event. Everyone could also gain some attention through online promotion.
Director Xu Can got out of the car with the entire crew.
Flashbulbs flashed continuously, and the surrounding reporters, despite being blocked by security, could still take a couple of steps forward, getting closer to their vehicle.
The red carpet was also surrounded by reporters and fans.
The moment Director Xu Can stepped out of the car, all the spotlights focused on Director Xu Can; he was the center of attention this time.
The actors behind him showed no jealousy; all the honor was brought by Director Xu Can.
"Why would you come to such a small Awardsceremony? Do you feel that your movie's viewership is not enough? For example, compared to other movies, that's why you brought the lucy film crew to accept the Award, to give it some fame?"
A reporter, very impolitely, rushed over. He clearly wanted to gain more attention, otherwise, he wouldn't have said such excessive words.
Director Xu Can turned to look at him with a seemingly smiling face, but in reality, the killing intent behind that smile was very obvious.
However, the captured footage made Director Xu Canappear exceptionally approachable.
"I believe that whether it's a major Award or a minor Award, it's an encouragement to our movie. Since everyone sincerely selected our crew, we should come to the scene to respond. We cannot be the kind of people who disdain the poor and favor the rich!"
With one sentence, he established his public image.
What a genius.
Scarlett Johansson also chuckled secretly beside him, seeing the reporter's deflated expression, she must have not expected Director Xu Can to be so composed!
She quietly leaned in and whispered, "You're truly amazing. He just wanted to capture your angry expression, even a suppressed one, to make a big deal out of it. But you retorted to that reporter flawlessly. He must be seething with frustration now, having missed this opportunity. Who knows when he'll get this close to you again!"
Director Xu Can snorted.
"What kind of ability does he, a small reporter, have? Isn't it just a few big bosses from entertainment companies behind him, sending him to find fault with me!"
These people, lacking ability themselves, send some small fry to cause him trouble!
They can't even make a decent appearance.
"They're just small fries. They think they can shake my foundation. Having climbed to this position, what tricks haven't I seen? How could I be easily defeated by them!"
Director Xu Can snorted coldly.
"After the Awards ceremony, they might target you. Knowing they can't get controversial statements from me, they will definitely pick on you. You must be very careful; if you shouldn't respond, then don't respond. Always keep a smiling expression on your face, not even rolling your eyes!"
Scarlett Johansson nodded gently, still smiling, but her heart was already filled with worry.
Director Xu Can had probably made quite a few enemies. In the Hollywood circle, not everyone only focuses on their own careers!
Chapter 205: Winning the Oscar for Best Visual Effects, Limitless Glory!
There were still quite a few people who resorted to petty tricks.
As soon as they stepped into the hall, the crew members seemed very pleasantly surprised.
"Not bad, they actually upgraded the entire exhibition hall. Is it because our crew is here?"
"How could that be? Don't flatter yourselves too much. If it weren't for Director Xu Can, how could we bask in such glory? Soon all the spotlights will be on us. Everyone must put on a good show and not embarrass our Director!"
"Absolutely! With our outfits, we'll definitely outshine other crews. This is because Director Xu Can hired a professional makeup team to style each of us, which is better than the costumes our company prepared!"
Director Xu Can lightly coughed, and everyone instantly fell silent.
The more they spoke, the more mistakes they would make. He couldn't allow these people to reveal any more.
Staff members scurried past.
There were people guiding them along the entire path.
"Please come this way. Every seat has a name on it. If you need anything, just give us a look and we'll be right over!"
Director Xu Can nodded gently; he didn't have too many demands.
When the host officially opened the ceremony, the live broadcast indeed frequently switched to Director Xu Canand his crew.
Director Xu Can had instructed them beforehand that no one should show too much complacency on screen, as it could easily be used by others to fuel jealousy!
It's better to avoid trouble. They should try to make fewer enemies; there might be possibilities for cooperation in the future.
"Now, let's congratulate "first class" for successfully winning Best Makeup Award and Best Science Fiction Movie Award!"
"I see that currently, our movie has won the most Awards. It also won the Most Popular Superhero Award, Best Movie Villain Award, and Best Director Award!"
"Let's invite all the actors and the Director involved in these Awards to come on stage to receive their Awards!"
The scene switches, and Xu Can and his team stand up.
Everyone bows to the audience.
Thunderous applause erupts.
"Look at how humble and unpretentious they are. Whether they win a big Award or a small Award, they maintain this modest demeanor. If he doesn't succeed, who will?"
"Exactly! If I had that talent, I wouldn't be so obscure and unknown, with the works I've filmed always failing to make a big splash!"
"Look at their entire crew. It always feels like their costumes are coordinated, so harmonious. Such a crew surely wouldn't have as many conflicts as my previous crews. The more disharmonious a crew, the less successful it will be!"
Even their clothing revealed issues within the crew.
Standing on the stage, their crew truly basked in glory.
"Please, our Director, tell us about your feelings regarding this film, and what the most unforgettable thing you encountered was. I believe everyone is even more interested in what choices you will make in the future?"
Xu Can smiles as he takes the microphone.
His dark blue suit, adorned with silver buttons, gleams under the lights.
Everyone could only see that Xu Can looked even more handsome, enhanced by such dazzling splendor.
Especially his noble demeanor, which subtly emerged.
The host couldn't help but be captivated by his every gesture.
Xu Can smiles slightly, "Our crew didn't have anything particularly unforgettable. Everyone worked hard and diligently as always, allowing the entire filming process to be in the smoothest state, which is why I was able to receive this Award!"
With one sentence, he praised the entire crew.
Everyone lowered their heads, trying not to let the camera capture their proud smiles.
"As for our future plans, I can reveal a bit to everyone. After all, everyone present might be a potential audience member of mine. Wouldn't coming here be like getting free advertising?"
Laughter erupted throughout the venue.
His humorous words shattered everyone's previous perception of Xu Can.
It turns out he wasn't always so high and mighty; he could also be a bit more down-to-earth.
"We have big plans for Taylor Swift's thousand-person concert documentary. We will definitely satisfy everyone, so be sure to attend in person when it comes out! Bring your memory and understanding of the lyrics for a carnival in our cinemas!"
One sentence immediately captured everyone's attention.
The host even put down her script and boldly asked.
Taylor Swift was her idol, and there was no better time to ask than now.
"How can we have a carnival in a cinema? As everyone knows, the atmosphere in cinemas has always been the quietest; people can't be noisy. Isn't it a bit inappropriate to arrange such a concert documentary in a cinema?"
Requesting flowers
This was exactly the effect Xu Can wanted.
He slightly tilted his head, the corner of his mouth curving upwards.
His goal was achieved, and he needed to continue speaking.
"Cinemas have always been the quietest, but we want to break the norm and let everyone experience a concert in the cinema, to celebrate and sing loudly, moving with the rhythm of the songs!"
"During the same period that the movie is playing, our entire cinema will only show Taylor Swift's concert documentary, and it will not cause inconvenience to other movies!"
The Director was anxious and wanted to quickly switch the camera.
In the control room.
"What is this host doing? We can't hear anything he's saying into the microphone!"
"Why is he starting to promote their movie for them? Our main purpose is for them to thank us for this Awardsceremony and generate more buzz for us. What is he doing now!"
The assistant rushed over with data.
The Director was still telling the host to quickly end the topic.
"Director, Director, stop quickly! Don't let them stop the host. Ever since they started talking about Taylor Swift's concert documentary, our ratings have skyrocketed!"
The assistant quickly handed over the data!
The Director's eyes widened suddenly.
His tone gradually softened, "Transition slightly, but also end this topic as soon as possible. Don't be too forceful!"
Everyone received their Awards and expressed their gratitude.
Scarlett Johansson gazed at Xu Can very affectionately.
"Xu Can is like my benefactor. If he hadn't brought me to this crew and given me this opportunity, I would not have been able to win an Award, nor would I have found a civilian Hero that I feel fits my image so well!"
The scene was magnified by the Director.
Everyone could see the tenderness in Scarlett Johansson's eyes.
The bullet comments scrolled rapidly.
"How can those two be so compatible? But doesn't Xu Can have a girlfriend?"
"I can tell what this woman is thinking at a glance, but it's normal to admire such an excellent man!"
Chapter 206: Thousand-Person Concert Venue, The Entire Audience Boils!
"If I had such an excellent friend by my side, I could look at his face every day and wouldn't need to date other boys. It would be pure happiness!"
"Look at this affectionate appearance. If you didn't know, you'd think they were a couple!"
Taylor Swift was originally watching the live broadcast of the Awards ceremony with an expression of adoration, but she didn't expect such a scene to be magnified by the Director team.
"Don't get angry. The Director team will do anything for their ratings!"
The agent quickly brought a glass of water.
It was the final stage of the official documentary recording, and her mood couldn't be affected.
"As long as you maintain your current state, once we finish the documentary, we won't be so busy, and you'll definitely be able to spend time with Xu Can at home often!"
Taylor Swift shook her head.
"I know Xu Can likes successful women, '937,' women with capability. I won't just be a docile housewife at home. I want to be a woman who balances both career and family, to keep Xu Can's heart always with me!"
To be able to stay by Xu Can's side, one must have some ability.
She clearly understood what she should and shouldn't do.
After the Awards ceremony concluded, they were escorted back to the lounge by the production team.
"We were just about to leave. What is the meaning of this?"
"I'm really sorry, Director Xu Can, our boss absolutely wants to meet you. How about a casual meal then?"
Xu Can quickly stood up and tidied his suit.
"No need, I still have work to do and no time to waste here!"
Howard appeared at the scene just as Xu Can was about to leave.
"Why such a hurry? Can't we sit down and have a good chat?"
Xu Can looked up.
The expression on his face betrayed his inner thoughts.
"Coming to our small Awards ceremony, you must want to continue cooperating with us, and besides, you've gained quite a bit of benefit!"
"From the moment you announced your future plans at our event, I knew you were using our Awards ceremony to gain traffic and free publicity. You've gotten all the benefits, shouldn't I get some benefits too?"
Behind his seemingly smiling and peaceful expression, there was actually a hint of danger.
Xu Can could see it at a glance.
"You say I got all the benefits, then I ask you, using my name to attend this Awards ceremony, how much in sponsorship fees did you collect? Just from the advertisements displayed on the red carpet, you must have taken tens of millions of dollars, right?"
Such a large income was indeed significant.
Using Xu Can's name, they could have so many exposed advertisements. These manufacturers weren't fools; wherever Xu Can was, more reporters would definitely come to the scene, and the appearance of advertisement names on screen was a comprehensive promotional opportunity for them!
"And those music pieces you played, I'm sure they were requested by the other party, especially the background music when I went on stage. You didn't use our company's music but used other companies', so you must have been paid!"
Xu Can could see their intentions at a glance.
On the contrary, Howard was somewhat stunned by Xu Can's words.
"We'll stop here. I won't say more. I used you this time, and you used me. We are even now. Let's talk about future cooperation opportunities then!"
He extended his hand and easily pushed the man in front of him aside.
He swaggered out the door, unthreatened by anyone.
If anyone wanted to use him, it was always with Xu Can's knowledge, and he would never be at a disadvantage!
Finally, it was time for the movie to be released in cinemas.
Taylor Swift snuggled in Xu Can's arms.
"You're really something. We finally get to experience the enthusiasm of the live audience, but you booked out the entire cinema again. Will it be too boring with just the two of us watching my own documentary in a cinema?"
People who wanted to buy movie tickets couldn't, but Xu Can, with a grand gesture, booked out the entire cinema just to watch the documentary alone with Taylor Swift!
It saves us from unnecessary trouble. If they recognize you, they won't let you leave, and wouldn't our world for two be disturbed?"
Taylor Swift shyly snuggled into his embrace.
The screen showed the footage when the time came.
Videos of Taylor Swift from her childhood until now slowly played.
Classic scenes from every concert performance since were edited in.
Xu Can took out the glow stick in his hand, letting Taylor Swift experience the joy of a live performance...
"When did you prepare all this? I had no idea!"
Before Xu Can could respond, explosive sounds erupted from the adjacent screening rooms!
Taylor Swift stood up in surprise.
Following the singing on the screen, everyone sang along.
Their voices were jumping and skipping.
One could probably imagine the scene: everyone stood up from their seats, cheering and singing along, swaying to the rhythm of the movie.
Such a scene suddenly made one feel a little like crying.
"I didn't expect that even though I'm not holding a live concert, everyone is still so enthusiastic about my singing!"
Xu Can stepped forward and pulled Taylor Swift into his embrace, letting her head rest on his shoulder.
They watched the screen in front of them, feeling the lively atmosphere of the surrounding screening rooms.
After the movie finished, videos circulated wildly online.
Everyone wore concert attire, responding with the utmost enthusiasm to the singing on the screen.
This also influenced many who hadn't gone to see it.
"We didn't have the money to go to a live concert, but being able to experience the joy of a concert so closely like this is also a great method!"
"It should be a first, right? Such a big movie perfectly fulfills our fantasies. The atmosphere on site is like a rave, but it feels even more joyful and natural than those!"
"Taylor Swift's enthusiasm hasn't diminished. She's always this excited at every show, and it's infectious!" "This was promoted by her boyfriend and personally produced, so it must be much better than other movies, and not just anyone can come up with such a creative idea!"
The fervor on site also showed the love for Taylor Swift's movie.
Taylor Swift excitedly turned her head and kissed Xu Can.
Then she quietly retreated to the side.
The blush on her face betrayed her.
Xu Can turned his head, his eyes full of smiles.
"We've been together for so long, and look, you still get shy. How could I not like you when you're like this!"
"My passion on stage is because I love this industry and my work, but regarding my feelings for you, I've always wanted to keep them private from the public. I don't want them to criticize us!"
Chapter 207: Starting to urge marriage? Work problems still unresolved!
The more public figures are, the higher the degree of tracking of their relationships.
Many relationships die in the spotlight.
The more attention they receive, the more opinions there will be about them. Different people have different understandings of relationships, and Taylor Swift doesn't want them to interfere excessively!
"I'm afraid they might misunderstand your usual attitude towards me. You are such a talented person. If you put all your thoughts on me, I would feel it's unfair to you!"
Taylor Swift turned her head nervously, "You have so many fans, and they can easily be influenced by online public opinion!"
Xu Can looked at the woman beside him with a complex expression.
If he truly cared that much, he wouldn't have connections with so many women.
"Don't worry, even if something really happens, it won't have anything to do with you. If a woman's actions can affect my career, it's simply because I lack the strength to protect you!"
This sense of responsibility and commitment is not something every man possesses, and Taylor Swift's heart instantly felt at ease.
The success of the 21 documentary also garnered a large wave of fans' affection.
"They are truly a perfect match. One achieves her dreams through music on screen, while the other shines brightly in the film industry. With such a combination, their future children will be incredibly smart!"
"It would be great if they could get married. They will surely show us an even more creative side after they unite!"
"Xu Can's previous scandals were all fake, everyone, don't worry anymore. Taylor Swift isn't stupid; how could she be with a man who doesn't have her in his heart?"
"In this world, which man can guarantee that he won't be fickle? We just saw someone more worthy of admiration!"
The words on the internet also entered Taylor Swift's heart.
She gazed at the moon in the sky with a melancholic expression.
Swirling her red wine glass, she sighed, "Life is unpredictable. Whoever laughs last is the winner, I suppose."
She wasn't unaware of the women who clung to Xu Can.
Her gaze shifted to the coffee table behind her.
Photos were haphazardly stacked.
Upon closer inspection, one could see they were all intimate photos of Xu Can with other women.
She knew those women.
"Do you need me to continue filming?"
A man had been standing by the balcony all along.
The man wore a black suit, even his sunglasses were tightly fitted.
"No need. These women are impossible to guard against. Since they want to wade into this muddy water, let them. Your boss has always had me in his heart, otherwise why would he send you, his bodyguard, to me for my command!"
"Don't worry, I will absolutely not tell the boss about these things you asked me to film!"
Taylor Swift tilted her head and smiled slightly, handing over the stemmed glass in her hand.
The wine-red liquid appeared even more mysterious and profound under the moonlight.
The bodyguard looked at the stack of money in his hand and still thanked her solemnly, "If you have any other matters, please instruct me. I'll take my leave now!"
Taylor Swift took a deep breath.
Having been in the entertainment industry for so many years, how could she not know the intentions of these women? Once they latch onto an excellent man, they won't let go.
She had already probed the man's intentions; these women were merely playthings and would not stay by Xu Can's side forever. The more such women there were, the more it proved that Taylor Swift's position was absolutely unshakeable!
Otherwise, if one of these women had appeared from the very beginning, Taylor Swift's position would have already changed!
She was still clear-headed and wouldn't act recklessly!
Office.
Xu Can found it extremely troublesome to communicate with different cinemas recently.
It seemed it was time to put it on the agenda.
He would personally talk to these cinemas and see if he could acquire them directly.
But just then, his phone rang. This number was unknown to anyone except his closest associates.
A strange number. Xu Can was momentarily stunned.
"Little Can."
Xu Can respectfully adjusted his demeanor, "Uncle, Aunt."
"We didn't disturb you by calling now, did we?"
"No, I'm not working right now."
"That's good. We're at our daughter's place recently and thought of inviting you for a meal. Let's see when you're free!"
Xu Can turned his head to look at the schedule beside him.
Coincidentally, there were no arrangements for tomorrow.
"Then tomorrow it is. It'll save Uncle and Aunt from waiting too long!"
"Great, great. We'll wait for you."
Taylor Swift froze, looking at her parents at the door.
"Why are you here? Didn't we just go back a few days ago?"
Her parents walked in, carrying large and small bags.
As they walked, they surveyed the surroundings.
"Is this the house you two live in? It's indeed suitable for a wedding house!"
Taylor Swift rushed over.
The mention of a wedding house made her wary.
"What are you talking about?"
Her father pushed her aside with his cane, then followed the small path to the main entrance.
It's not about worrying about your marriage. Look at how much those people online care about my son-in-law. Maybe some little vixen will snatch him away at any time!"
Taylor Swift slapped her forehead.
She quickly chased after him, "Dad, don't listen to those people online talking nonsense. They don't understand. My son-in-law and I have always been very close and won't be affected by others!"
"How can that be? Nothing in the world is constant, and I understand this kind of thing. It's not like you imagine. Although you two live together, I've never asked you to get married quickly. I know you both have your own careers!"
They sat down on the chairs.
Xu Can would definitely be urged to get married when he returned, and this was not something to talk much about.
Thinking of this, Taylor Swift hurriedly stepped forward and pulled her father's arm.
"You should go stay in a hotel. When Xu Can comes back and sees you, I don't know how I'll explain it. Let's talk about marriage a few years later. Getting married now, while our careers are on the rise, would have a huge impact on him if the news got out!"
"No need, I've already called Xu Can. We're going out to eat tomorrow. It doesn't matter if he comes here and sees us today!"
Looking at her hand being thrown off, Taylor Swift's mind went blank.
She had thought she could stay by Xu Can's side peacefully, but if she angered Xu Can, she wasn't sure if she could keep her position.
With so many women eyeing this position, she couldn't relax!
"You don't understand our current relationship. How can you call him so rashly? This will seriously affect his work!"
"We just called him to invite him for a meal. Even if we don't come, he still has to eat, right?"
Chapter 208: Buying the Cinema Operating Rights, Crazy Profits!
Taylor Swift really felt like she had a grievance she couldn't express.
The moment the doorbell rang, she panicked.
Xu Can specifically left work early to spend time with Taylor Swift, otherwise, once work got busy later, the two of them would see less of each other again.
Sitting on the chairs were two elderly people smiling at him. Xu Can thought for a moment, then put on a smile.
These two elders must have planned this. It's probably not just to see their daughter, but to give some instructions.
Taylor Swift smiled awkwardly.
"My parents will go to the hotel in a bit, you don't have to worry!"
Xu Can frowned slightly and walked over nervously.
He quickly blocked them, "How can that be? Uncle and Aunt have come all this way, and I'd make them stay in a hotel? Wouldn't that make everyone know I'm an unfilial son-in-law?"
"The reporters outside are staring at us like tigers. We just announced the fiancée news, and they must be waiting to catch rumors of us being at odds. I can't let them find an opportunity to scold you!"
The two elders looked at Xu Can with great satisfaction.
What's there to be unhappy about with such a son-in-law?
Why can't they just get married quickly?
Looking at their ignorant daughter, they were really heartbroken.
"You're the sensible one. You don't know how long we've talked to our daughter, and she completely disregards what we say!"
"You two can stay here comfortably. With me here, no one will drive you away!"
Taylor Swift, trembling with fear, still had to seriously advise her parents not to mention marriage again!
"Alright, alright, we'll listen to you!"
"Seeing how loving you two are, we are relieved!"
Western restaurant.
Xu Can politely cut steak for his parents-in-law.
"You two elders eat first. If there's anything you're not satisfied with, let me know immediately. I want to make sure you are well taken care of~!"
"We do have a small issue we'd like to discuss with you!"
Taylor Swift quickly gave a meaningful look.
Not again? Didn't we already agree last night?
"When are you two getting married? My dad and I saw so many people online questioning your relationship, and it's more than just a little upsetting!"
The knife and fork in his hand were also put down, his eyes filled with extreme sadness.
"Some of the things people say online are just too nasty. Even if we refute them, we can't win. Only if you two get married quickly can you shut them up!"
"As parents, even if we know what those people say has no basis, we don't want to be pointed at, as if we've done something wrong!"
Taylor Swift was the first to speak, stopping them.
"We're still young. Wouldn't getting married now delay our work too much? How can we get married at this time?!"
Xu Can didn't shy away from this. Even marrying Taylor Swift wouldn't affect his work at all.
He reached his hand under the table and tightly held Taylor Swift's slightly flustered hand.
"I've already put marriage on the agenda, I just haven't had time to tell you two elders. I want to give her a perfect wedding, not something so rushed!"
Xu Can looked at Taylor Swift gently.
It's by virtue of his strength that he can stand firm in the industry; marriage doesn't have as big an impact on him as it does on other idol stars!
His parents' brows instantly relaxed.
"That's great! If we had known you had this intention, we wouldn't have had to come over and talk to you as if we were forcing you to marry!"
Watching her parents leave the station, Taylor Swift felt very embarrassed.
She tightly clutched Xu Can's corner of his clothes.
She didn't speak until they were back in the car.
Xu Can tilted his head slightly and leaned down. Taylor Swift was so nervous she didn't know what to say, but Xu Can just pulled down the seatbelt from behind.
"Seeing how nervous you are, do you have something to tell me?"
"Why did you agree to marry them? You could have just let me handle it, you didn't have to agree to them to solve this big problem!"
Xu Can didn't speak, shook his head, and then started the car.
Taylor Swift still felt insecure.
"The promise I gave them was also meant for you, to let you know that in my heart, you are always the most important. Don't be affected by the online opinions; I don't want any external factors to affect our relationship!"
Xu Can responded very sincerely.
Drip, drip.
Tears dripped onto Taylor Swift's hand.
"I didn't know I held such a significant place in your heart. I misunderstood you before. I wonder if someone as petty as me can even be worthy of you!"
After this moment of tenderness, Taylor Swift finally realized that she was irreplaceable in Xu Can's heart, and those other women were just fleeting fancies!
Xu Can returned to work.
The acquisition of the cinema was imminent.
"This... I originally wanted to leave this cinema to my son. You know, for us Chinese people working abroad, it's really not easy to build up such a foundation!"
Boss Zhang was very worried.
"Of course I know. Your golden location is even more difficult. To open several chains here, and not even be a local, Boss Zhang must have suffered a lot!"
Xu Can looked around, and the more he looked at the cinema, the more satisfied he became.
It was in a prime location with heavy foot traffic, and the renovations were continuous, showing no signs of decay.
Boss Zhang maintained it very well.
To acquire cinemas, he had to start by acquiring this leading one, which would make other cinemas willingly become Xu Can's cinemas.
"But as far as I know, Boss Zhang has offended several entertainment companies and can't get the copyrights for several movies. This is a huge loss for your cinema, and more and more people would rather go a little further than come to your cinema!"
Xu Can leaned back easily.
How could he come in person if he hadn't investigated thoroughly?
"This... sigh!"
"We're all Chinese people, so I won't hide anything from you. They exclude us outsiders and are jealous that I can occupy such a large market, so they try to squeeze me out and deliberately lead me to offend those big bosses!"
He shook his head helplessly.
"Several movies haven't been able to be released recently, and I'm so worried. Even if I send them gifts, they won't even talk to me anymore. I thought if I just endured it, it would pass, but they're even more unwilling to let me go!"
Xu Can slapped the contract on the table.
"The acquisition amount on the contract is five times the normal acquisition price for a cinema. This price is because we are from the same hometown, but you cannot remain in this area; you can only open cinemas elsewhere!"
Chapter 209: Local Bullies Come Knocking, Uninvited Consequences!
Boss Zhang was very grateful!
He quickly opened the contract; it really was 5 times the price.
Such a price was enough for him to make a comeback in a new place and start over.
Even if he didn't start over and returned to China, it would be a substantial sum, allowing him to live a good life with that capital.
If he continued to hold on like this, the cinema wouldn't last much longer, and it would only end up bankrupt in his hands.
Boss Zhang signed his name and said earnestly, "You must be careful of those people; they are very unfriendly to outsiders. If you achieve anything, they'll make an example of you to warn others who come to this city!"
Xu Can nodded lightly.
"Since I dared to take it, I will definitely be careful of those people and won't let them harm us again. I also want to ensure that future Chinese people who come to this city can do business with peace of mind!"
The dark basement.
Every billiard table was busy.
Smoke billowed in the Room at the end.
The bearded big brother sitting in the middle was surrounded by everyone.
"Big Brother, I heard that cinema changed owners, and it's a Chinese person, but we haven't found out who exactly. Should we go give him a warning?"
He pulled out the cigarette butt in his hand and took a puff, exhaling smoke.
He casually threw it on the ground behind him.
The younger brother respectfully and quickly stomped it out.
"I don't need to personally intervene in this matter, do I? Why should we fear a Chinese person!"
"Daina, you've seen so many seniors handle things, and it's finally your turn to show what you can do!"
The man who was called rushed forward.
His dreadlocks paired with dark eyeliner made people feel a bit intimidated.
"Don't worry, I'll definitely handle this for you. I'll make him kneel and call us 'dad'! I think that's what Chinese people call it!"
His naive appearance was fully revealed.
Xu Can looked at the cinema's recent account books.
These copyrights weren't acquired, yet they were all popular movies, and the losses caused to the cinema were obvious.
But all of Xu Can's upcoming movies would be screened in these chain cinemas, without various cumbersome intermediate steps. The copyrights were his own, and all box office revenue was also his own.
Saving the cinema was the next step.
"Where's your boss? Tell him to get out here, that Chinese person!"
"I'm talking to you, where did you all go!"
The staff had never seen such a scene!
The previous security guards did nothing but chat idly, so Xu Can fired them.
Now, before new security guards could be hired, the front desk staff were naturally terrified and hid.
It wasn't their fault for not calling Xu Can; these people hadn't had much interaction with the new boss at all.
Xu Can put down the account book and walked out of the office.
As soon as the Chinese face appeared, Daina, holding a baseball bat, walked over with his younger brothers.
He glared at Xu Can with his head held high, trying to pressure him with his demeanor.
"So it's you, kid. You look frail. Why don't you, a Chinese person, just surrender obediently to your grandpa, and I'll let you off. Otherwise, you must kneel before me today!"
Xu Can snorted.
Frail?
He was probably talking about themselves.
He just happened to wear slightly loose clothes today for ease of movement, and he didn't expect to be looked down upon like this.
He twisted his wrist.
It had been a long time since he had taken action; today was going to be a big fight.
"You're so arrogant even without a weapon. For fairness, how about we go one-on-one?"
Daina's disdainful gaze swept over Xu Can.
He couldn't see any imposing aura on him. Although most Chinese people were skilled in martial arts, with such a frail body, he could knock him down with one palm!
"No need, all of you come at me!"
Xu Can twisted his neck, unconcerned.
"What big talk! Brothers, let's all fifteen of us go at him. I want him to see what a terrible price he has to pay for his arrogant words!"
"Charge!"
Bang! Clang!
"Ah!"
"Why did you hit me!"
"Don't kick me!"
"Pfft!"
Daina lay on the ground, clutching his stinging cheek.
He looked back and saw over a dozen brothers lying crookedly on the ground, all groaning.
Not a single person was without wounds.
But none were fatal.
Xu Can was still standing in the same spot, not even moving an inch.
The ease on his face also showed his strength.
"Go, retreat quickly!"
Watching them help each other leave, Xu Can finally turned his head.
"From now on, you don't need to be afraid. If they come once, I'll beat them once. I definitely won't let them succeed again. Where's the manager?"
The man in the black waiter's suit in the corner stood up.
"It's me!"
Xu Can stepped forward and patted his shoulder.
There was no hint of blame.
"Next, you arrange the personnel adjustments for the cinema. Those who want to stay will continue working, and you can recruit for the vacant positions. For the other branches, I'll trouble you to notify them; I don't have time to handle each one individually!"
"Yes! I will, Boss!"
Xu Can hummed, then twisted his creaking neck.
"Moving suddenly like this still feels a bit unaccustomed."
Leaving the staff in shock.
"None of these punks who used to come cause trouble ever left in such a sorry state. Now we don't know if this is good or bad; they definitely won't give up easily!"
"So what? Our boss is so formidable. If they come once, he'll beat them once until they can't bear the losses. What strong attitude do they have to accuse us? They clearly came to cause trouble intentionally. We have surveillance here, and it's just self-defense!"
Daina frantically took his brothers to see a doctor first!
"Try your best not to let the boss see that our injuries are severe!"
Back in the Room.
The boss frowned, watching Daina return with no results.
He kicked him.
The man, who was kicked several meters away, clutched his chest tightly. His previous wounds hadn't healed, and this time he was dealt a heavy blow, spitting a mouthful of blood onto the ground.
The third brother, Ken, on the side, said worriedly, "Big Brother, please let Fourth Brother go. He didn't do it on purpose. It's his first time on a mission, so it's inevitable there are some unfamiliar areas. If he's injured, we should avenge him, not fight among ourselves!"
Gerald acted as if he hadn't heard, picking up the cigarette butt from his mouth.
He pressed it hard onto his exposed skin.
"Remember this wound, and remember your failure. Where you fall, you climb back up. Go find this man, bring him to me, and dismember him. Only then can you forever remember your disgrace and establish your authority among your brothers!"
Chapter 210: Why is thor 2, with its original cast, repeatedly delayed?
Xu Can leisurely returned to the office.
Seeing that the proposal had been printed, the original cast needed to reassemble.
thor 2 was still considering whether to continue filming.
The release schedule needed to be set in advance to avoid clashing with other movies!
The film crew maintained the most professional state on set.
He stretched, then first arrived at the film set.
The most important aspect of every sci-fi movie is the construction and setup of the set.
Art Director Charles walked over.
He scratched the back of his head with a pen. "Making a divine realm more realistic is a huge challenge for me!"
Xu Can looked around the venue. It looked ordinary now, but it would soon transform into a cool and realistic place!
"Thor's homeland has its own unique culture. We need to make the audience feel that this homeland truly exists so that it will have a strong sense of realism!"
Charles became even more troubled. The construction of a sci-fi movie set was already a difficult task, and now they had to make it even more realistic!
"For us art directors, the construction process before every movie shoot is a process of finding problems for ourselves. Why did I tell you to try to be as realistic as possible!"
He gave a bitter smile, but it was precisely these challenges that led them to create all sorts of miracles.
"I believe we can successfully build all the scenes together!"
In the office, they began designing as much as possible according to the script.
"Most of the scenes in the previous movie took place inside the palace, but this time it's different!"
"We will delve deeper into Thor's homeland and need to recreate the Golden City from Norse mythology. These are huge challenges for us. We must also ensure they have their unique culture while embodying a profound sense of age!"
Xu Can's words silenced the creative team as much as possible.
This would inevitably cause their schedule to be delayed repeatedly, making it absolutely impossible to release the movie on time.
"So many viewers are waiting for our movie to be released. Another delay might make them impatient. Are you sure you still want to make changes?"
Charles carefully pondered the various budgets again.
This was not a small sum of money!
"What's more, you require us to make it grand in scale and exquisitely crafted. Just a huge list of requirements means all materials must be top-notch. Is our budget really enough?"
"Do you still need to worry about the budget? With me, there's never a need to worry about the budget!"
Xu Can's words calmed them for a moment.
"Since the budget isn't an issue, we should focus on our own capabilities. My creative team should put the biggest challenge on the Golden City as much as possible!"
Xu Can looked at the pictures on their computers.
It was still not the most accurate scene in his mind.
"The entire divine realm is a place with thousands of years of history. We must not make it look like a completely modernized city!"
Having its own cultural heritage was the most important thing.
"Can we determine the final style? To have its own culture, we need to determine a style, or integrate multiple styles. It must be close to classical yet also connect with modern…"
Charles also offered his opinion.
Xu Can nodded gently.
Looking at the styles they kept finding, not all of them satisfied him.
"The picture you're looking at now might be dazzling after special effects, and during the filming process, using appropriate lighting can also achieve this effect, without needing post-production retouching!"
Xu Can nodded gently; he knew that too.
After many modifications, Thor's homeland was finally successfully built.
Xu Can no longer offered any modification suggestions.
Charles finally relaxed.
"You finally stopped making us revise! Our team members haven't had a good night's sleep in a long time. This is great!"
"Was it me who kept you from sleeping? Your demands of me are just as high. You don't want to let go of any detail. Everything shown on camera will be a magnified process…"
The production of props went relatively smoothly.
Dozens of hammers needed to be prepared in advance to ensure timely replacement if props wore out during filming.
Hammers of different qualities and materials had to be prepared in advance to facilitate filming in different scenes. For those that needed to be easily damaged, lighter ones were chosen.
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"These glowing hammers can be used when lightning strikes the hammer, making them appear as realistic as possible on camera!"
Everything was ready.
Xu Can stared at the camera.
Some preparations before shooting still needed to be done in advance.
"This waterfall needs to be used in the movie. Help me find a suitable angle, and bring out the aerial photography equipment!"
No single shot appears out of thin air; it is through multiple angles of filming and exploration, as well as filming at different times and lighting, that the most suitable shot can be selected!
They made so many efforts just to make the entire movie production more refined.
Charles, as the prop master, also stayed by his side, constantly monitoring the props on set to see if any needed to be replaced in time.
"Excellent, that waterfall just now must be the most spectacular waterfall!"
It was almost identical to the homeland scene in their concept art.
"Of course!"
Soon they arrived at the Stonehenge filming location.
As soon as Xu Can set up the stand, the Director Assistant rushed over.
"This is bad, I can't shoot now!"
Charles also became nervous. The timing was just right now. If they couldn't shoot and their lighting was affected, they would need to rework it with special effects, which would lose that stronger sense of realism!
"How can that be? Let's go talk to him again. We've already obtained our filming permit. Why won't they let us through? Are they going to ask for more money at the last minute?"
Xu Can quickly pulled Charles back. He still needed to hear clearly what the reason was.
The Director Assistant took a breath, "We got the filming permit, but there are many strict requirements. It just so happens that the time we arrived is within the scenic area's open hours, and there are many tourists. We can't go through now!"
Xu Can hadn't even spoken yet when Charles quickly interjected, "Why? They didn't tell us this at first and just let us come over. Now it's delaying our time again. We can only come tomorrow!"