America 1987

Chapter 64 Famous Quotes

Eileen Chang has a very classic quote, although it is not her original work; the true original author is Goethe.

However, following the usual practice of making the best of a bad situation, let's just attribute this statement to Eileen Chang.

Many people interpret this statement too one-sidedly, to the point that in old online novels, male protagonists often use a very simple and crude method to make female characters fall in love with them.

Such idiotic plot devices are so overused that most readers have swept the entire phrase into the dustbin of history.

David actually thinks that statement has some merit—the release of oxytocin after sexual intimacy relaxes a woman's nerves, fosters trust, and greatly enhances her desire to confide in others.

If men are patient and at this time, they can generally detect the underlying emotional fluctuations and changes.

That's why Ang Lee was able to make a film like "Lust, Caution".

Therefore, David was not surprised that Nicole would ask such a question.

Does he like Nicole? I don't know. If a fan's feelings for their idol can be categorized as liking, then he definitely does.

However, he did not intend to give a direct answer to the other party.

Because women always like to ask some very strange questions—"Do you like my body or me as a person?" or "When I get old and lose my looks, will you still like me as much as you do now?"

They always like to strip away all the external things and then test your true feelings.

Although David didn't think that a rational and intelligent woman like Nicole would ask such a foolish question, and their relationship wasn't close enough to be that intimate.

External factors such as appearance, physique, age, and temperament are essentially part of a person. Without these, a person is incomplete.

The beginning of a relationship between a man and a woman must be triggered by these things; without them, there would be no story that follows.

Even in female-oriented domineering CEO novels, authors will try their best to give the female lead a very good appearance to ensure the authenticity and plausibility of the subsequent story.

Therefore, in order to ensure the stability of their relationship, David gave a response similar to that of a "muse".

"Do you have a green card?" David asked casually as he lay on the bed, enjoying being "trampled" by the other person after taking a shower.

"No," Nicole thought. The feeling of having David under her feet was quite nice at the moment, especially since he had recently assaulted her by pinning her down on his desk.

"However, I have US citizenship, so I don't need a green card."

A green card is a permanent residency permit for foreigners; U.S. citizens do not need it.

As for why Nicole, an Australian, has American citizenship, it's mainly related to her birthplace.

The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that anyone born in the United States automatically acquires U.S. citizenship, regardless of whether their parents are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. This is known as the "jus soli" principle.

Bruce Lee automatically acquired U.S. citizenship because he was born in San Francisco, which became a major point of attack for his "foreigner" status online.

Nicole was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, and moved back to Australia with her parents when she was 4 years old, so she holds dual US and Australian citizenship.

David already knew this information, but he still asked the question.

Some questions, once asked, are themselves an answer.

David thought this flirting method was great and that he could do it more often with his girlfriend. It seems that sometimes imitating scenes from movies is a good option.

Well, the reason he spoke to Nicole like that was because he thought of a similar scene in Bruce Lee's "Enter the Dragon" and tried to imitate it.

The experience was pretty good.

The feet are an area rich in nerve endings. When a woman stands barefoot on a man's back, the pressure stimulation is transmitted through a dense network of nerve receptors, which may activate related pathways for pleasure.

Moreover, he could feel that the other person was also enjoying stepping on him, and he even said that he was not a "queen of the top", which was just a lie!

"You're having a blast stepping on it, aren't you, Nicole?"

David suddenly rolled over and grabbed Nicole's soft ankle, catching her off guard and causing her to fall onto the bed.

"Hey David, what's wrong with you again?"

"What did I do wrong?"

David gently played with her toes, fiddling with her natural-colored toenails without her wearing stockings.

"Alright, alright, let's get down to business. What are your plans for the future?"

"What are your plans?" Nicole simply lay back down, avoiding looking into the other person's eyes.

Compared to Catherine, Nicole's bare feet were larger and longer, with a beautifully curved arch. David couldn't help but reach out and stroke the arch back and forth.

"This isn't like you at all, Nicole. We're good friends, after all. I'd be happy to help with something like this."

"Uh, how can you help me?"

The arch of the foot is a key structure for human weight-bearing when walking, and it is an evolutionary "high alert" area. Therefore, Nicole's right foot had a strong contraction reaction when it was first touched, and it is only now slowly relaxing.

This was an immediate positive feedback for David, and he felt pleased, so he didn't keep the other party in suspense, "like this year's Golden Globe nomination."

"Huh?" Nicole's foot, which had relaxed under David's grip, tensed up instantly, showing her sudden nervousness. "You mean, you mean..."

"Yes, that's exactly what you think."

David smiled and said, "If nothing unexpected happens, you should be able to get a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress this year for Ann in Sex, Lies and Videotape, but as for winning, it will probably be a few more years."

Nicole naturally understood what the other person meant. After a moment of silence, she felt the other person's fingers drawing circles on the arch of her foot. After thinking for a while, she also tickled the other person's thigh with her toes.

David's lips curled into a slight smile; just as he expected, the other party had agreed.

While the Golden Globe Awards may not be as prestigious as the Oscars, they are still important awards in the global film and television industry. Selected by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, they have a wide international influence.

Because the so-called Golden Globe Award for Best Newcomer was abolished as early as 1983, new actresses now compete directly for mainstream awards such as Best Actress/Best Supporting Actress.

Being nominated at this level means being regarded by the industry as a competitor on par with veteran actors, rather than a newcomer who needs special treatment, so it is exceptionally prestigious.

In fact, Nicole Kidman's own experience in the original timeline proves this point—she received her first Golden Globe nomination (Best Supporting Actress for "A Few Good Men") in 1992, and Tom Cruise accompanied her on the red carpet. Well, it's highly likely that she got the award through Tom Cruise's connections.