Chapter 464

"Aren't you being a little too much?"

The breath against her neck tickled Christine into laughing.

"No matter how much you push it, you still have your own official girlfriend right beside you — I can't really get a look in."

The words came out with a hint of jealousy.

If anything, it only made the mood more flirtatious.

The two of them tangled together on the sofa, and the whole room's atmosphere gradually turned pink.

Christine was panting heavily as she leaned back against the sofa.

Her gaze was a little bewitching.

"This role was won on my own real strength."

He deliberately bit down on the word "strength."

Clearly meant to tease Xu Can on purpose.

Xu Can went over and pinched his waist.

"Of course, your strength has always been impressive — I know that."

A knock at the door made Christine flinch in a panic.

She unhurriedly tidied her clothes, and her mock-serious look made Xu Can smile helplessly.

"Come in."

A staff member walked over holding a stack of documents.

"The approval documents from the X-Police have all come through — we've officially passed the review, and we can now arrange the follow-up shooting and the production of the trailer!"

"The contract with the filming location hasn't expired yet, so we can head over to shoot at any time. The venue you booked in advance for us doesn't need any additional paperwork."

"Good, I understand. You can step out for now."

*Click. *

The moment the door closed, Christine rushed over in a hurry.

"Can we make the official announcement now? Only when my name truly appears on the cast list will I believe you weren't lying to me!"

Xu Can raised an eyebrow.

"I never lie."

The list was made public very soon.

The earlier image issues had a slight impact on Xu Can, but when it came to his films, anyone could agree on their quality.

Especially this new Mystique movie.

Ever since Mystique appeared in Wonder Woman, many people have had a love-hate relationship with the character!

Xu Can wouldn't have cast him simply because of his relationship with Christine being different — it was because he genuinely had that kind of potential.

He wanted this film to be both a good story and deeply meaningful. In the casting process, every role had to fit the essence of the character, and the cool parts absolutely had to be cool!

A film that already has this much buzz before shooting even begins — there aren't many like it.

"Just looking at a synopsis like this, I'm already excited. How does Xu Can's brain hold so much inspiration? I heard that for every film, he's both the director and the screenwriter!"

"Xu Can is a very talented person, and in a world like this he's bound to attract a lot of jealousy. We shouldn't let those so-called public opinions affect us — let's keep supporting him with all our might. Only a talented person can shine so brightly in this era!"

"I don't believe every single one of his films can be this good — otherwise let's make a bet. This film can't possibly be as great as they're hyping it up to be. How could anyone never fail even once!"

"Even the great directors of the past had their failures — no one is perfect. We should learn to accept a person's shortcomings!"

Xu Can tapped his knuckles, watching the comments scroll by.

Those negative comments would only motivate him further — they wouldn't drain him.

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He had to go scout the location first.

Then get in touch with the special effects team.

Especially the design of the special effects makeup for the actors.

Every actor had to come to the set in advance so their builds could be used to determine the required styling and materials.

Every detail had to be in place.

In this process, everyone had it tough.

"The set has all been tidied up, and we can start shaping at any time. Those teams haven't arrived on set yet, but our materials are all ready. Every material they requested is top-grade — it can't cause any damage to the skin!"

Xu Can went over to inspect it.

"This material absolutely has to be breathable — it can't damage or suffocate your skin. Later on they'll still need to perform other roles that show their faces. If our film causes irreversible damage, we couldn't pay our way out of it even if we tried!"

It wasn't just about monetary compensation — there was also the compensation owed to their hearts.

The film is one thing, but protecting the crew is another.

"Also, the special effects equipment here has been checked in advance. All the safety gear has passed the final inspection — the fire department has come by too. Don't worry, all the paperwork is ready. There won't be any chance of the shoot being halted midway!"

The on-site person in charge reported nervously.

Xu Can glanced around, and gave a slight nod.

With the set arrangements complete, they could officially begin filming.

Except this time, he didn't plan to act in it..