Chapter 164

The blonde woman beside her, Xu Can had seen before, but had never had the chance to formally interact with.

And the one who had just spoken was this strikingly beautiful blonde woman, Blake Lively.

In her past life, as the female lead of the American drama "Gossip Girl", she rose to fame rapidly two years after her debut,

being hailed alongside Kristen, Emma Roberts, and Amanda Seyfried as the four little flowers of Hollywood.

Blake had also dated Little Li for a romance, which ended in a brief breakup after only five months.

Later, she married "Little Venom" Ryan Reynolds...

However, the blonde girl Blake before Xu Can now was just turning twenty, in the prime of her youth, and currently had no scandals appearing.

"Gossip Girl" had not yet begun production, so she was still relatively unknown.

Approaching Xu Can actively, perhaps she wanted to find an opportunity for herself?

"What is the reason?"

"It is you." Blake smiled brilliantly, in sharp contrast to the slightly gloomy Kristen beside her.

"Oh? Why me?"

"She talked to me before, originally planning to debut and make a name for herself in Hollywood, but after meeting you, she felt her abilities were not enough."

Blake took a shallow sip of the champagne in her glass.

"Emma does not want to rely on her star-child identity; she wants to make herself more excellent, thereby qualifying to approach you."

Xu Can had never heard this before; did Emma Roberts actually have such thoughts?

"Believe it or not, I'm just saying it off the cuff... Blake Lively, nice to meet you."

The blonde girl Blake extended her hand actively.

"Likewise." Xu Can shook hands with her lightly.

The girl's hand was even whiter than Stone Sister's, quite slender and small, soft and boneless.

While shaking hands, Kristen let out a nonchalant snort beside them.

Blake might not have caught it, but Xu Can's hearing at this moment might have been enhanced, able to perceive it easily.

Is this girl still being sulky? How long has it been?

And... it wasn't intentional on my part.

"Speaking of which, why didn't Taylor or Miss Stone come? At such a banquet, it's quite rare for you to lack a female companion."

Gossip Girl looked at Xu Can with a smile.

She clearly knew Xu Can had deep relationships with both girls; this was teasing him to his face.

"Then how about you come be my female companion?" Xu Can raised an eyebrow, saying it casually.

Generally, girls would politely refuse and then find an excuse to leave.

Unexpectedly, Gossip Sister laughed lightly instead.

"Sure, being Spider-Man's female companion is my honor."

Kristen could no longer hold it together.

"Hey, hey, hey, Blake, what are you doing?"

"Sorry, dear. Facing an invitation from a handsome guy, I couldn't bear to refuse. Anyway, he is your friend too, you won't mind, right?"

Blake blinked innocently.

"Do whatever you want, Whatever."

Kristen coolly rolled her eyes, turned and left, leaving Blake confused.

Clearly, it was her who suggested coming to talk to Xu Can, so why did she leave first?

"What's her situation?"

"Emmm... probably her special period these few days. Never mind her, let's chat our own chat." Xu Can smiled.

With a great beauty approaching to talk, Xu Can was not bored at all.

The two chatted about many movie topics, from recent films to Hollywood's golden age, and then to Chinese films.

Blake was sunny and cheerful just like her personality; Xu Can chatted very well with her, making her laugh heartily from time to time.

At this moment, Xu Can glanced at Scarlett Johansson not far away; just having something to ask her, Xu Can found an excuse to end the conversation.

"Let's add each other as friends; find me anytime when you have free time."

"Sure, then don't forget me when there's an opportunity~"

"Are you interested in youth school dramas?"

"Of course! Very interested!"

Blake's eyes instantly lit up; she didn't expect that a casual chat would really bring out an opportunity.

Let alone school dramas, even for a high-R-rated movie, she would be willing to try.

Just look at Little Robert Downey; one "Iron Man" raised his salary from 500,000 to 10 million.

From a drug addict despised by everyone, to now returning to the quasi-first-tier ranks of Hollywood.

Xu Can's power to turn the rotten into the miraculous was clearly revealed!

"Good, we'll chat online later."

After taking his leave, Xu Can, holding two glasses of champagne, found Scarlett Johansson in the crowd.

"Lady, your champagne."

"Thanks, Xu, I was actually quite thirsty."

Seeing Xu Can, Widow Sister was also very happy, showing a very nice shallow smile.

The Golden Globes and the Oscars, awarding Xu Can twice, made her feel she had a strong fate with Xu Can.

"Last time you said, let me act in 'Iron Man 2', is the role just a vase?"

"Do you think I would let you settle for playing just a vase?" Xu Can did not answer, but countered with a question.

Scarlett was somewhat surprised; she never expected Xu Can to value her so highly, even feeling somewhat honored.

"Why me?"

"Because for this role, my first reaction was you; I can think of no one else."

"Wait... let me guess." Scarlett's gaze shifted, and suddenly a thought struck her.

"Could it be Black Widow?"

"Bingo~" Xu Can raised his wine glass.

"Scarlett, you are very important to me."

"Oh? Confessing this early isn't quite appropriate, is it? You still have two girlfriends."

Scarlett Johansson cracked a joke.

She knew what Xu Can meant; she estimated the role of Black Widow was very important in his Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Xu Can, however, continued along her joke.

"Appropriate. You are special, unique. If I missed out on you, I would definitely regret it."

Now it was Scarlett's turn to lose her composure.

"Wait a minute, we are talking about work, right?"

"What do you think?"

Scarlett suddenly felt that if she kept pulling back and forth, she would likely be pulled in herself.

She chose to stop at the right point.

"No wonder Taylor and Emma are both infatuated with you; I wonder how many young girls you've deceived."

"We may be close, but slander is not allowed. They are all my best friends, and I never deceive girls; it's always sincere."

"Stop. Where is the sunny boy Spider-Man I know? You really are suitable for playing the Dafan Sect."

"Shall we try separately sometime?" Seeing Scarlett's expression was somewhat off, Xu Can added calmly: "I mean a work opportunity; besides Marvel, we can collaborate on other films."

"Good, I look forward to it."

Watching Xu Can's back, Scarlett Johansson let out a long sigh of relief.

She had just impulsively teased Xu Can, only to nearly get herself trapped.

She had been mixing in Hollywood for many years and had seen so many male actors and directors.

Some were hypocritical, holding themselves aloof;

Others were slick-tongued, with obvious desire in their eyes;

Or simply uninterested in women, suitable only as sisters;

She had not dealt with Xu Can much, yet felt like an old friend of many years, being together felt very natural.