Chapter 223: Stone Sister Is Under Control, Golden Globe

The filming of "Source Code" is proceeding smoothly.

Since Taylor's first scene unlocked her potential, it was as if Xu Can had opened up her Ren and Du meridians—her subsequent scenes became much smoother.

"Actually, I'm really suited for acting—just watch how well I perform!"

"Good, good, excellent," Xu Can sincerely pretended, making Taylor beam with joy.

Acting truly brings out her dramatic side; Taylor Swift's acting has improved significantly.

But talent sets the ceiling—no matter how hard Taylor tries, she can hardly reach the level of a top-tier actor.

Xu Can only occasionally lets her make cameo appearances; Taylor is better off writing songs—indulging in acting might dim the spotlight of the music industry.

For instance, last year, Taylor hadn't released her third album yet, and her name was nowhere to be found in the newly announced Grammy nominations.

The brightest new star in the music scene is 19-year-old British singer Adele,

who won the Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best New Artist with her album "19".

Without Xu Can's reminder, Taylor also felt the threat from her.

"Should I go back and focus on making an album? I was too lazy last year."

"It's fine—I can support you even if you don't write songs."

"No, I'll get serious! After finishing this movie, I'll release an album within two months."

Taylor was brimming with motivation.

"That's more like it."

"It's all your fault—for filming The Big Bang Theory and making me obsessed with binge-watching… Since we started dating, I haven't written songs properly."

"Then I'll leave?"

"Just kidding—I was joking, baby, don't take it seriously."

Taylor clung to Xu Can's arm, pouting and cooing, perfectly embodying what it means to be love-struck.

Last year, she'd really only focused on dating; Xu Can even wondered if breaking up might unlock her full potential.

Whatever—whether Taylor writes songs or not doesn't matter; he's already heard all her songs anyway.

It's fine to just be a happy girl.

None of the singers under Xinghe Music received Grammy nominations.

Thunder Sister and Squat Sister Carly Rae Jepsen released their debut album; sales were decent, and they earned nominations for minor awards like the Juno and MTV Awards.

A is only 15 this year—she's still busy with school and hasn't started focusing on making an album.

Most of Xinghe Music's signed artists haven't yet entered their push phase; none received any Grammy nominations this year.

They'll surely shine at the next Grammy.

After the Grammy nominations are announced, the Oscar nominations are about to be revealed.

With "Source Code" halfway filmed, media outlets are already building momentum for Oscar nominations.

Among them, "La La Land" is widely predicted by major media as the top contender for the Oscars.

Other excellent films like "Slumdog Millionaire," "The Reader," and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" also have a chance at major awards.

The competition Xu Can faces this time is quite fierce.

Especially "Slumdog Millionaire"—in the original timeline, it won the Oscar for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and several other major awards.

Add to that the past-life blunder of "La La Land"—the Best Picture award had already been announced, and the director was already on stage giving his acceptance speech.

The Oscars organizers suddenly stepped forward to announce a mistake in the awarding, revoked "La La Land's" prize, and re-awarded it to "Moonlight."

Aside from the King's slap of the host, this incident was one of the biggest blunders in Oscar history.

Therefore, Xu Can feels confident about other Oscar categories, but he has no hope at all for Best Picture—the "cherry on top."

Xu Can is Chinese, and his film is a musical—two layers of debuffs already.

"Slumdog Millionaire" is precisely the type of film Oscar judges love best: exposing poverty in the Third World, wealth inequality, zzzq, or the struggles and conflicts of minority groups.

The answer is obvious.

"Emma, hurry up and shoot your scenes these next few days—we're heading to the Golden Globes in two days."

"Mm, okay," Emma Stone replied softly.