Chapter 97

The blonde woman next to her, Xu Can has seen, but hasn't had the chance to formally interact with.

And the one who just spoke is this blonde woman with outstanding looks, Blake Lively.

In her past life, as the lead actress of the American TV series *Gossip Girl*, she shot to fame two years after her debut,

and was known as one of the four little flowers of Hollywood along with Kristen, Emma Roberts, and Amanda Seyfried.

Blake also dated Leonardo DiCaprio, but they broke up after a brief five months.

Later, she married "Deadpool" Ryan Reynolds...

However, the blonde girl Blake in front of Xu Can now has just turned 20, in the prime of her youth, and currently has no rumors surrounding her.

*Gossip Girl* hasn't even started production yet, and she is still relatively unknown.

Approaching Xu Can proactively—perhaps she wants to find an opportunity for herself?

"What is the reason?"

"It's you." Blake smiles brightly, a sharp contrast to the slightly gloomy Kristen beside her.

"Oh? Why me?"

"She talked to me before; she wanted to debut and make a name for herself in Hollywood, but after meeting you, she felt her abilities weren't enough yet."

Blake takes a shallow sip of the champagne in her glass.

"Emma doesn't want to rely on her status as a second-generation star; she wants to make herself better so she's qualified to be close to you."

This is the first time Xu Can has heard that Emma Roberts actually has such thoughts?

"Believe it or not, it's just something I'm saying... Blake Lively, nice to meet you."

The blonde girl Blake proactively reaches out her hand.

"Likewise." Xu Can shakes her hand gently.

The girl's hand is even whiter than Stone's, quite slender and small, soft and boneless.

When shaking hands, Kristen lets out a subtle huff from the side.

Blake might not have caught it, but Xu Can's hearing, perhaps having been enhanced, can easily perceive it.

Is this girl still sulking? How long has it been.

And... I didn't do it on purpose.

"Speaking of which, why didn't Taylor or Miss Stone come? It's quite rare for you to be missing a female companion at this kind of gala."

The Gossip Girl looks at Xu Can with a smile.

She clearly knows that Xu Can has deep relationships with both girls, and is teasing him to his face.

"Then how about you be my female companion?" Xu Can raises an eyebrow and says casually.

Most girls would politely refuse and find an excuse to leave.

Unexpectedly, the Gossip Girl chuckles instead.

"Alright, it would be my honor to be Spider-Man's companion."

Kristen can no longer hold it together.

"Hey, hey, hey, Blake, what are you doing?"

"Sorry, darling. Faced with an invitation from a handsome guy, I couldn't bear to refuse. Anyway, he's your friend too, you wouldn't mind, right?"

Blake blinks innocently.

"Whatever you want, whatever."

Kristen rolls her eyes coolly and turns to leave, leaving Blake confused.

She was the one who suggested coming to talk to Xu Can, so why did she leave first?

"What's up with her?"

"Emmm... probably that time of the month. Never mind her, let's talk." Xu Can smiles.

Having a great beauty come to chat, Xu Can isn't bored either.

The two talk about many film topics, from recent movies to the golden age of Hollywood, and then to Chinese cinema.

Blake is as sunny and cheerful as she appears, and Xu Can finds her very easy to talk to, occasionally making her laugh out loud.

Just then, Xu Can glimpses Scarlett Johansson not far away; he happens to have something to ask her, so he finds an excuse to end the conversation.

"Let's add each other; feel free to reach out whenever you're free."

"Sure, don't forget about me when the opportunity arises~"

"Are you interested in youth campus dramas?"

"Of course! Very interested!"

Blake's eyes light up instantly; she didn't expect that a casual chat would really lead to an opportunity.

Never mind campus dramas, even if it were a bold film, she would be willing to try.

Look at Robert Downey Jr.; *Iron Man* saw his salary jump from 500,000 to 10 million.

From a drug addict everyone despised to now returning to the ranks of Hollywood's near-A-list.

Xu Can's power to turn decay into magic is clearly revealed!

"Alright, let's chat online later."

After taking his leave, Xu Can carries two glasses of champagne and finds Scarlett Johansson in the crowd.

"Lady, your champagne."

"Thanks, Xu, I was just feeling a bit thirsty."

Seeing Xu Can, the Black Widow is also very happy, revealing a very beautiful, shallow smile.

Having presented awards to Xu Can twice—at the Golden Globes and the Oscars—she feels a strong connection with him.

"Last time you said, let me star in *Iron Man 2*, is the character just a vase?"

"Do you think I would be willing to let you play just a vase?" Xu Can doesn't answer, but asks back.

The Black Widow is somewhat surprised; she didn't expect Xu Can to value her so much, even feeling a bit flattered.

"Why me?"

"Because for this character, my first reaction was you; I couldn't think of anyone else."

"Wait... let me guess." The Black Widow's eyes shift, and she suddenly has a flash of inspiration.

"Could it be Black Widow?"

"Bingo~" Xu Can raises his glass.

"Scarlett, you are very important to me."

"Oh? Confessing so early, that's not very appropriate, you still have two girlfriends."

Scarlett Johansson jokes.

She knows what Xu Can means; she figures the character of Black Widow is very important in his Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Xu Can, however, continues along with her joke.

"It's appropriate, you are special, one of a kind. If I missed out on you, I would definitely regret it."

Now it's the Black Widow's turn to lose her composure.

"Wait a minute, we're talking about work, right?"

"What do you think?"

Scarlett suddenly feels that if she keeps pulling, she's likely to get pulled in herself.

She chooses to stop while she's ahead.

"No wonder Taylor and Emma are both infatuated with you; I don't know how many young girls you've deceived."

"We're close, but slander is not allowed; they are my best friends, and I never deceive girls, I'm always sincere."

"Stop, where did that sunny boy Spider-Man I knew go? You're really suited to play a big villain."

"How about we try something alone sometime?" Seeing the Black Widow's expression is a bit off, Xu Can adds calmly: "I mean work opportunities; besides Marvel, we can collaborate on other films."

"Alright, I'm looking forward to it."

Watching Xu Can's back, Scarlett Johansson lets out a long sigh.

She had impulsively teased Xu Can, not expecting to almost get herself folded in.

She has spent many years in Hollywood and has seen so many male actors and directors—

either sanctimonious and putting on airs;

or glib-tongued with obvious desire in their eyes;

or simply not close to women, suitable for being sisters;

she hasn't dealt with Xu Can much, but it feels like being with an old friend of many years, very natural.