Chapter 396

"Congratulations! You performed very well this year."

"Thanks, Xu. This album's editing success is largely thanks to you."

Beverly Hills Shanzhuang Hotel, the Yulenian Society.

Xu Can had just been devoured by Posh, yet still had to pretend nothing happened and come out to socialize.

Besides Hollywood stars with no vested interests, there were also company people who needed encouragement and rewards.

Including the female singers signed to Xinghe Music, Taylor Swift's "junior sisters."

Squat Girl and Thunder Lady didn't have much to say; after a brief chat, Xu Can felt the atmosphere turn awkward, so he simply took his leave.

"A" Ariana Grande, on the other hand, really enjoyed chatting with Xu Can.

She wasn't tall—at 157 cm, standing in front of Xu Can she was practically a little loli.

Being only 16 this year, she had an extra-student vibe about her.

After chatting about music for a while, Xu Can discovered that her musical talent was the same as in her previous life—bursting with creative desire.

"You really do have plenty of inspiration. You can make a demo for me to listen to next week."

"I'd actually love to chat with you."

A pouted coquettishly: "But you're such a busy man, and you have Taylor keeping you company. I'm small fry with no pull—I probably won't even get a chance to talk to you."

"Nonsense. If you want to find me, just come find me. I won't bite."

"Really?" A looked up joyfully, her eyes lighting up.

"Of course. You're my friend, so naturally you can find me anytime." Xu Can actually quite liked A.

Being Latina, her skin wasn't as white as a Caucasian's, but it was far better than a Black person's.

And A had a slim, petite figure—quite charming.

"That's great. Then can I treat you to dinner next week? It's a date—please, you absolutely have to come."

A acted like a little girl, clinging to Xu Can's arm and throwing a fit of coquettishness.

Xu Can was the typical type who yielded to softness but not to force.

When a little girl acts cute, looking at A's eyes full of adoration and passion, he agreed without the slightest hesitation.

A had just left when Taylor Swift came over.

"What were you and Ariana chatting about just now?"

"About a date next week." Xu Can said casually.

"What?" Taytay's brows shot up in anger.

"Her new album—there's a song she needs to discuss with me. Is that a problem?"

Xu Can said with perfect seriousness.

Taylor Swift, however, nodded.

It might seem Xu Can was a film actor, director, and producer, but he actually had extremely high attainments in music!

Which of Taytay's song demos would work and which wouldn't—Xu Can's judgment accuracy was as high as 100%!

This was a level that even the music directors of major record labels couldn't achieve!

Many of Xu Can's suggestions were hugely inspiring to Taytay.

Taytay had even suggested that Xu Can develop in the music field.

"If you went to write songs, I'm not sure I could even beat you."

The little diva of Western pop, Taytay, truly felt inferior.

But Xu Can stated that film was his true love—music was not his pursuit.

Taytay was deeply regretful.

Therefore, Xu Can giving A one-on-one guidance was actually a perfectly normal thing.

Taylor Swift had no reason to be jealous.

"Then after you two finish dinner, there will be no second-half activities. Next week I'll be waiting at home to inspect your arsenal."

"Don't worry, the ammunition I give you will absolutely be plentiful."

"You-dirtyboy…"

"You're the one who drove off first."

……

After a whole night of partying, Xu Can had chatted with nearly a hundred people, one after another.

This Changkuanian Sect was already drawing to a close. Xu Can, Taytay, Scar Jo, and Rocky would watch the fireworks together.

Just then, a graceful figure hesitantly came over.

It was Emma Roberts.

Once, she and Xu Can had been so close—almost with a hint of flirtation between them.

Emma Stone and Xu Can went public, and Taylor Swift and Scarlett Johansson joined in—

With such a luxurious lineup, Emma Roberts had grown insecure.

Her own acting was pretty average; she couldn't be of much help to Xu Can.

Her looks were also pretty average—she'd inherited Julia Roberts's big mouth.

Her only advantage was her age. She was 18 this year, younger than any of the women around Xu Can.

"Xu, I feel we've grown a lot more distant."

Emma Roberts said resentfully.

"It's because I've been too busy these past two years."

Xu Can, just like before, affectionately patted Emma Roberts's little head.

"I'm not a kid anymore, I'm already eighteen."

Emma Roberts said excitedly.

"Don't get worked up, Easy…" Xu Can wasn't quite sure why she was so worked up.

"Can't you see what's in my heart?"

"Wait……What?"

Xu Can was dumbfounded — how could A have invited him on a date just moments ago, and now Emma Roberts was confessing to him right on his heels?

And then there was Posh Beck's secret bite,

This New Year's Eve really wasn't a peaceful one.

Xu Can and Emma Roberts were currently in the lounge of the Beverly Hills Shanzhuang Hotel.

He had come in to rest after being worn out from socializing, and Emma Roberts had happened to follow him in.

"You know too, there are women by my side, and quite a few of them…"

"I don't care, I only hope there can be a place for me."

Emma Roberts said; she seemed to have been prepared for this long ago today, and threw all caution to the wind as she wrapped her arms around Xu Can's neck.

"Wait…"

Emma Roberts had already taken the initiative and kissed him.

Worthy of being one of Hollywood's little sweethearts, the kiss was indeed very sweet.

However, before Xu Can could even react, Emma Roberts had already started disarming.

"Huh? Right here?"

"There's no one here anyway."

Emma Roberts said, moved.

New Year's Eve 2009, thirty minutes before the New Year's bell tolled…

Xu Can was forced to fire tonight's second shot.

He had originally been saving it for the three women, but ended up intercepted in advance by Posh Beck and Emma Roberts one after another.

……