Chapter 230

The truth remains shrouded in mystery.

As a result, this matter continued to develop and spread to Xu Can's "Source Code".

A column article in Vanity Fair magazine commented as follows:

"The recent Xu Can scandal has caused quite a stir, which is normal; celebrities naturally come with constant rumors."

"But regardless of the relationship between Xu Can and Taylor Swift, inviting her to serve as one of the female leads in his new film might be an irrational decision."

"Taylor Swift is a rising star in the European and American music scene; calling her a genius teenage songwriter is no exaggeration."

"She has an outstanding appearance, excellent singing skills, and first-class songwriting; her stage presence is equally infectious... but her acting is truly hard to describe."

"In the SNL program, Taylor Swift's guest appearances were already a bit awkward, let alone starring in a movie."

"Perhaps amidst the countless praises before, Xu Can gradually lost himself and started not taking movies seriously."

"Taylor's performance might become the downfall of this science fiction film..."

On the set of "Source Code", the film is about to reach its conclusion.

That day, however, "Memei" was in a terrible mood and, in a fit of anger, threw the Vanity Fair magazine onto the floor.

Before Xu Can could speak, Emma Stone, standing nearby, couldn't bear it and stepped forward to pat Memei's shoulder.

"Taylor, ignore these media; they are just following the trend to chase traffic, using exaggerated language and extreme views with absolutely no reference value."

"I have been scolded countless times before, but as long as the work is excellent, they immediately turn around and praise you, completely forgetting they once scolded you."

Sister Stone felt deeply the ugly face of Hollywood media.

Memei's eyes flickered as she looked at Sister Stone:

"Emma, is my acting really that bad?"

"Nowhere near it; your progress is really obvious, and I have seen it all."

Sister Stone comforted Memei as if she were comforting her own younger sister...

"So, my acting at the very beginning was really bad... wuwuwu."

Memei buried her head on the makeup table, looking as if she was about to burst into tears.

It wasn't just Vanity Fair; since the filming of "Source Code" began, voices questioning Memei's acting and Xu Can's casting choices had never ceased.

Xu Can was used to being questioned from start to finish, but the heaven-favored daughter Memei was quite shaken.

When her music was criticized, Memei would write better songs to fight back.

But in terms of movies, she truly lacked confidence, fearing her performance would bring shame to Xu Can.

Facing such a Memei, Emma Stone was at a loss.

Seeing no one else in the dressing room, Sister Stone glared at Xu Can.

"You're just standing there watching? Come manage your woman."

Xu Can had just lit a cigarette and almost choked to death.

Sister Stone, you admit this so easily? This is my woman?

"Thank you for your hard work."

Xu Can extinguished the cigarette, first went over to hug Emma; she had been having a tough time recently.

Having to perform and also "raise a child".

Half of Memei's improvement in acting must be credited to Emma Stone.

"You are so annoying, really."

Sister Stone said "So-annoying" to Xu Can with her mouth,

but her hands tightly embraced Xu Can's waist, her head lightly resting against his chest, as if seeking a moment of peace.

But Sister Stone was clear-headed as always; after hugging for a while, she actively let go.

"I leave her to you; I'm going out for some coffee."

She then voluntarily left the space for Xu Can and Memei, sighed lightly, and left the dressing room.

Xu Can felt a bit of heartache seeing Sister Stone, but he still had to comfort Memei first.

"Baby, darling, Tay...

Just-1eave-me-alone... let me be."

At this moment, Memei didn't know what expression to use to face Xu Can; the harsher the media criticized, the more she felt ashamed before Xu Can.

I should have just focused on releasing an album; why join this fuss?

"Look at me."

Xu Can pretended to be tough as he lifted her face, locking eyes with Memei.

"Don't look, it's ugly." Memei felt her eye makeup was ruined from crying; it must look terrible.

"Just, shake-it-off!"

"Huh?"

Xu Can offered no comfort, no reasoning; this sentence left Memei somewhat confused.

And Xu Can just repeated this sentence, "Shake-it-off!"

"Everything about you is unique; they understand nothing."

"Just like your music, you have never missed a single beat."

"You know, you are a genius girl, full of shining points; they are just jealous of you, jealous of your perfection."

"Would the media be so sharp in evaluating mediocre people? They wouldn't even glance twice."

"They only direct their picky gaze at those who are more excellent."

"Because your light is too brilliant, it makes these rats in the dark feel even more inferior..."

"So, don't worry about what the outside world says; just be yourself."

"Emma and I both acknowledge your acting; that's enough, isn't it?"

Xu Can's improvised comfort initially left Taylor Swift baffled, then struck straight to her heart!

Yes!

Since what I care about is Xu Can and that annoying Emma, isn't their approval enough?

Do I care about others? I don't care at all!

Xu Can is right; I am perfect!

With the one she loves affirming her so strongly, Taylor Swift's already strong confidence reignited in her heart.

More importantly, Xu Can's words seemed like a melody in the mist, constantly lingering in her mind.

"Darling, what's wrong?"

Xu Can noticed that after he spoke, Taylor Swift froze like stone.

Immediately after, Taylor Swift happily hugged Xu Can's neck and kissed him repeatedly, smack smack smack!

"I have inspiration for a new song! Is there a piano? I want to record the melody."

"What?"

Now it was Xu Can's turn to be stunned.

He had indeed borrowed Taylor Swift's own lyrics just now,

but could this mean Taylor Swift's "Shake-it-off" was being born early?