Chapter 447

The two of them frolicking together looked just like a perfect couple.

That evening, Xu Can stayed by Mei Mei's side the whole time and didn't go back. This gathering didn't lose any of its flavor just because Xu Can had stepped away!

The 67th Film Academy Awards were about to be announced any moment now.

Xu Can hadn't originally wanted to go.

But he never expected to receive 11 nominations at the same time.

"Gravity"

The organizers strongly insisted that Xu Can had to be there, otherwise they'd be wasting such a great opportunity!

"Right now, with 11 nominations, it's already the most-nominated film. If you don't even show up, the whole award ceremony will be very awkward for us. You wouldn't look down on us just because we're not as good as the Oscars, would you?"

Xu Can tugged at the corner of his mouth — they thought that kind of threat would actually work.

"Captain Phillips" had nine nominations, while "12 Years a Slave" and "American Hustle" each had only 10.

If Xu Can could show up in person, everyone would know he was the biggest winner.

Such a scene was unheard of.

After some hesitation, he still decided to attend, wanting to see what kind of awards he would ultimately take home.

Xu Can, in a black suit paired with exquisite cufflinks, slowly walked up to the stage.

Standing beside him was the equally well-matched Mei Mei.

Her golden hair was curled into big waves, casually draped over her shoulders.

Her navy-blue gown was especially eye-catching, making her skin look even fairer.

Mei Mei, all smiles, looped her arm through Xu Can's as they stood together.

"It's still a bit chilly today. I had milk tea prepared for you later — make sure you don't catch a cold!"

"You really do think of everything. I didn't expect you to already know the habits of us Chinese people."

"I told you — from now on I'll be your virtuous helpmate at home. That's a phrase I just learned. I don't think I used it wrong, do I?"

"Of course not!"

The host on stage gazed down at Xu Can in the audience with undisguised admiration.

Recently, Xu Can's various films had been sweeping every award — a grand spectacle unseen in decades.

In no time, Xu Can had become the idol of countless people.

The host, also standing on stage, cast an even more admiring gaze toward Xu Can.

After all, he already knew the final award's name.

The earlier awards were all others — Xu Can wasn't interested in them.

Their headline award was coming up next.

"Today is also the day we witness a single film receiving the most nominations in history. I hope everyone can join us in applauding to congratulate our director Xu Can, whose film 'Gravity' has won 11 awards from us!"

"It's not only an outstanding film that captures the most terrifying, profound feeling of outer space and magnifies humanity's smallness, it also encourages us to save ourselves. At the same time, its special effects won an award, and its original music was even more deeply moving, taking home the Best Original Music award!"

"I believe everyone is also deeply impressed by its special effects and sound design. Hard work pays off — every award they received was well deserved!"

Xu Can went up on stage amid everyone's encouragement. 【】

But in truth, he had known from the very beginning that this would be the outcome.

Winning this award would undoubtedly generate even more buzz for his upcoming films.

Standing at the microphone, he had given acceptance speeches like this countless times.

The little fangirls below all gazed at Xu Can with admiring eyes......

At this moment, every male star faded into the background — only Xu Can remained alone on stage.

Radiating brilliance from behind.

"There must be a lot of people wondering right now why I could win so many awards — whether there's someone behind me, or whether I have some unspeakable relationship with someone?"

The people below were all stunned; no one had ever dared to say such arrogant words at such a grand award ceremony!

Besides, how could such a bare-faced relationship be spoken about so openly?

In this circle, no one is clean — they all have some connections to a greater or lesser degree.

But Xu Can could swear right here.

"I'm using this award ceremony to clarify one fact: the slanders from those groups online are pure baseless rumors. If anyone wants to question my achievements, they can attack me directly on ability — there's no need to use such dirty methods. We never owed you anything!"

The ruthlessness in his eyes was completely undisguised. If it were an ordinary boss, he might have faced far more severe public backlash.

But Xu Can was instead cheered on by them.

When online platforms saw this scene, they all said he was incredibly domineering — and there weren't so many cliché thank-yous.

"This is what someone truly wants to say from the heart — why shouldn't they be able to say it? Who says we have to follow the rules!"

"Exactly right. They're just afraid of offending people, but Xu Can is very brave. He never worries about offending any boss — he's already powerful enough and doesn't need anyone to dictate his behavior!!"

"I've already booked tickets for his next film. Even though they haven't officially finished filming, I'm already looking forward to it!"

"Xu Can is way too domineering! I've fallen for him all over again!"

Xu Can bowed deeply once and then stepped down from the stage.

Thank you all for listening to his arrogant words, thank you for giving him this opportunity, thank you for awarding his film so many prizes, and thank you to so many people for loving his films!

But all of that was contained in this single bow, so he wouldn't waste everyone's time with more empty words.

So many awards came from everyone's joint effort!

Xu Can swept his gaze over the staff below the stage.

He paid them his highest respects..