Chapter 76

As a result, the situation between the two sides intensified, and the scores for both *The Dark Knight* and *The Godfather* dropped to 9.2.

*The Shawshank Redemption* benefited from the conflict and quietly climbed to the number one spot on IMDb.

Two consecutive waves of combined attacks also caught the attention of Warner executives.

"It's obvious someone is targeting us! I suspect Disney is behind this."

"I think so too, but there's nothing we can do."

"Are we just going to watch the film be tarnished for no reason? Xu Can is truly innocent; his performance is the most perfect I've ever seen."

Just when Warner executives were at their wits' end and barely managing to buy PR articles,

The nominations for the 65th Golden Globe Awards, known as the "Oscar bellwether," were suddenly announced!

*The Dark Knight* became the first film to receive mainstream Hollywood recognition and award nominations!

Nominations for Best Original Score and Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Globes!

Xu Can, who was originally in the midst of controversy, receiving a nomination from the organizing committee seemed to become powerful evidence!

"Look, the Xu Can you said was worthless has been nominated! His performance is recognized by professional judges. Haters, speak up!"

If Xu Can can win a Golden Globe, it means he has a chance to get an Oscar nomination!

An Asian young actor, with only three works under his belt, recognized by the Oscar organizing committee for a live-action comic book adaptation!

It's practically like collecting all the debuffs!

It's enough to prove that Xu Can's performance is there for all to see! It's not something any hater can just bash!

Of course, all this requires Xu Can to first win the Golden Globe and then secure an Oscar nomination.

Facing this situation, Xu Can himself was stunned.

"Xu! You got a nomination!! That's great!"

Taylor Swift was the first to call him to offer her congratulations.

"Congratulations to you too, for getting a Grammy nomination."

Swift's *Fearless* received two nominations at the 49th Grammys: Album of the Year and Best Country Album.

The single "Love Story" broke into the Billboard top 4 and stayed on the charts for 14 weeks, making it a super hit single and a platinum song of the year.

Many casual listeners around the world became fans of Swift because of this song.

The two debuted in the North American entertainment industry at almost the same time and rose to fame at almost the same time.

This year, they both created brilliance in their respective fields.

The awards in early 2008 might be a validation for both of them.

Compared to their own nominations, they were happier for each other.

"Do you want to come to my place tonight? I'll make you some Chinese food, and we can celebrate together."

"Okay!"

Mentioning Chinese food, for some reason, Swift remembered the porridge Xu Can made last time.

That was the first time she drank millet and pumpkin porridge, and the first time she tasted Xu Can's cooking.

In her feverish, hazy state, the sweetness in her mouth made her chill dissipate quite a bit.

More importantly, the moment she was held in Xu Can's arms and fed the porridge, she felt like she was being pampered to the heavens.

Having never had such a wonderful experience, Taylor Swift suddenly had the urge to write a song for Xu Can!

Of course, not the kind of complaints after a breakup, but a melody depicting happiness and sweetness.

The day after being fed the porridge, Swift's cold and fever eased a lot, and she quickly recovered after drinking some chicken soup.

She thus developed a great interest in Xu Can's culinary skills.

This was her first time visiting Xu Can's home.

To avoid a "shura field" accident, Xu Can specifically called Emma Stone before inviting her.

Stone was also congratulating Xu Can on his Golden Globe nomination.

"Baby, I'm really happy for you."

"What are you doing? Why do you sound out of breath?"

Xu Can suddenly imagined some scenes from videos... Could it be?

The call was hung up, and a FaceTime video call came through.

Answering the video, Stone's fair face appeared on the screen.

Behind her was a large mirror, and she was standing alone in a dance studio.

Her forehead was dripping with sweat.

"I'm practicing dancing. I'll dance a piece for you later; help me take a look."

Ever since Stone's heartfelt confession last time, saying she had become "Gwen Stacy,"

She no longer clung to Xu Can excessively and no longer lost her sense of self.

Instead, she rediscovered the optimistic and cheerful Emma Stone she once was.

She still missed Xu Can, but she often spent time improving herself, reading, exercising, and practicing dance.

Her complexion had improved a lot, and her figure was much more toned, making Xu Can feel restless.

"You're practicing so hard?"

"Of course, I'm working hard to star in a musical with you. What's the reward?"

"I'll reward you once when the time comes."

"You dirty boy!"

"Don't be too tired. After the New Year, let's find an opportunity to film early next year."

"Okay, I have a yoga class tonight. After class, I'm going to drink with my girlfriends. You can stay in your empty house alone."

"Hey, if you don't come, what's the point of me buying such a big mansion?"

Xu Can deliberately put on a sad look.

"I'll compensate you tomorrow and make you crave it for a day."

Stone hung up the phone with a mischievous smile.

This little girl, she's learned how to play hard to get?

Sorry, that's exactly what I wanted. Xu Can couldn't stop the corners of his mouth from curling up.

Swift is coming tonight; this counts as a sheep entering a tiger's den, right?

In the early morning, the Los Angeles sun is abundant, shining straight into Xu Can's bedroom through the mansion's huge floor-to-ceiling windows.

Xu Can wakes up in a daze, feeling his nostrils are very itchy. He reaches out to flick them, intending to continue sleeping for a while.

Too sleepy!

But after a few seconds, his nostrils start itching again.

There is someone beside his ear trying to suppress laughter, their body trembling constantly.

Xu Can is awake by now, deliberately closing his eyes and pretending to sleep, waiting for the person to lean closer before suddenly opening his eyes and grabbing her slender wrist!

"Ah!"

Swift was teasing Xu Can with her golden hair tips, and suddenly being caught red-handed, she was startled.

"You weren't asleep..."

"You woke me up. Tell me what to do about it." Xu Can feigned anger.

"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore. Go back to sleep."

Just as Swift was about to get out of bed and run away like a deer, she was flipped over and pinned down by Xu Can, captured on the spot.

Just kidding, can you escape my Spider-Man skills?

"Hold on, I haven't brushed my teeth... Mmm."

Xu Can leaned down, and Swift was silenced. Since she woke him up, he must make her suffer the punishment she deserves.

Some singers can't hit the E6 note on stage,

But Swift achieved it easily in Xu Can's bedroom, melodious and fast-paced, as heavenly as her songs.

Xu Can was busy in the kitchen last night and didn't have time to clean up, and he was too lazy to wash the dishes early in the morning.

He first used new cookware to fry eggs and toast bread, fried two eggs, and had a loving breakfast with the exhausted Swift.