Reborn Action Star: Starting in Hollywood

Chapter 275 Lin Yuan's Master Class
After hearing what Lin Yuan said, the audience immediately started discussing:

"What? What does Lin Yuan mean?"

"Does it mean you can tolerate a certain skill being terrible, like having completely subpar lines?"

"Shouldn't actors strive for well-rounded abilities?"

Facing the discussion in the audience, Lin Yuan did not say anything, but just smiled and watched them whispering.

After a while, Lin Yuan finally spoke: "What I'm talking about are all tools. The more tools you master, the more ways you can interpret."

"As an actor, your goal should be to become a well-rounded person, to master a variety of techniques. This is what I mean by what an actor's acting should be, and this is the state you should strive for."

"But everyone has different talents, and the difficulty of mastering these tools varies. If you blindly pursue jack of all trades and end up being poor at everything, it's far better to hone one tool to perfection."

"That's a bit vague, let me give you a demonstration."

The students in the audience immediately burst into thunderous applause again.

At this time, Lin Yuan discovered that some of the applause came from outside the classroom.

I didn't know when the classroom was packed with students who came to listen, and even the corridor outside the classroom was full of people.

It seems that the news of Lin Yuan coming to the school has spread, and the teachers and students who heard the news have crowded the place.

Lin Yuan didn't mind. He picked up a book on the table and completely covered his face.

The teachers and students in the audience could not see any expression on his face.

Lin Yuan's voice came from behind the book: "Sometimes, even using just one tool well is enough to achieve the purpose of conveying emotion. Everyone, listen to my next line demonstration."

"I'm sitting on the edge of a skyscraper with my legs dangling in the air. This... should be the last day of my life."

When Lin Yuan said the first sentence, everyone present couldn't help but think of a young man sitting on the edge of a skyscraper with his legs dangling in the air.

Lin Yuan's tone was light, with a sense of open-mindedness that came from seeing through the world.

This is not a desperate man, but a man who is tired of his soul.

"I watched my last sunrise and enjoyed my last cigarette."

“These are all very ordinary things, but I feel that it couldn’t be a more perfect view.”

Lin Yuan's faint voice continued to be heard from behind the book, as if he was chatting with a friend.

He used a calm tone to describe ordinary things, but it made people feel extremely depressed:
I love this world, but I'm leaving.

When a person is about to die, even ordinary things become more perfect.

"Until I saw your old red scarf. Honestly, it makes you look rather rustic."

"But I believe I have never seen anything more perfect."

"I mustered up my courage and looked at you as long as I could."

"Every time I look at you, I need more courage not to change my mind."

"Thank you for seeing me off, goodbye..."

After saying the last line, Lin Yuan put down the book that was covering his face.

There was silence in the audience, and everyone was immersed in Lin Yuan's performance just now.

Lin Yuan completely covered his face and brought everyone into a story with just his voice.

This is the story of a tired man who is awake and saying goodbye to the world.

There is no despair, no hysterical struggle, only a faint feeling of fatigue.

I can appreciate the beauty of this world and have things I cherish, but I am still tired. The emotions in this story are complex and there are many twists and turns, but Lin Yuan perfectly interprets them with just his own voice.

Such miraculous interpretation of lines, powerful emotional appeal, and even the ability to directly paint a picture in the minds of the audience are simply unheard of.

So when the first person in the audience came to his senses and started clapping, there was an immediate and continuous burst of applause.

"It's so powerful! This is the first time I know someone's lines can be this powerful." Zhu Yawen exclaimed.

"I used to think that Mr. Wang Zhiwen's lines were the ceiling, but now it seems that there is always someone better." Teacher Xu Yan couldn't help but say.

"Even if we only watch this performance, this class is worth it. It's a pity that there is no video recorder. It would be great if we could record it and use it as a demonstration class." Teacher Cui Xinqin sat down next to Teacher Xu Yan at some point and said regretfully.

Lin Yuan on the stage waited until the applause died down before continuing, "Now I'll demonstrate how to use facial expressions. I won't say anything, so you can feel what I want to express."

Lin Yuan didn't get up from behind the desk and still sat there.

But the next moment, as his expression and temperament changed, it seemed as if everyone saw the man sitting on the edge of the skyscraper.

Lin Yuan's expression was so calm.

Yes, it is calm.

But this calmness is like a pool of stagnant water.

A faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, like an old man who had reached the end of his life and was bidding farewell to the world seriously.

Suddenly, a micro-expression appeared on his face.

You feel like he seems to be smiling, but if you look closely, you can see that he is not smiling, but he just gives people a feeling of joy.

It was like seeing one's lover, followed by a feeling of hesitation and entanglement, which finally turned into relief and melancholy.

Throughout the entire performance, Lin Yuan didn't say a word, and didn't even show any big expression.

His performance was very restrained, yet it had a powerful appeal that was more appealing than words.

"It's the same story and the same emotion. The first time I performed it through pure lines, the second time through facial expressions, and the third time I can show you that the same effect can be achieved even with just eye contact," said Lin Yuan.

At this time, the audience was completely conquered by him. Everyone was silent and quietly looking forward to his more wonderful performance.

Next, Lin Yuan covered half of his face with a book and performed the story again with only his eyes. The effect was equally amazing and breathtaking.

The audience burst into applause again. Lin Yuan didn’t know how many times he had received applause today.

He smiled and pressed his palms down, signaling everyone to be quiet.

Then Lin Yuan said, "Today I demonstrated the use of three acting tools. If you can't master all of them at once, then having one unique skill will be enough to temporarily make your way in the martial arts world."

"As a future new actor, this will help you prove yourself faster and be accepted and liked by the audience."

"Even though I've been acting like this for so long, and the audience might say I'm taking shortcuts, with one-note acting and formulaic performances, it's still a way to save myself."

Hearing this, the teachers and students in the audience couldn't help but think deeply.

"I understand what Lin Yuan wants to express. Lines, expressions, body language, and movements are all tools for conveying emotions. From a practical point of view, the same level of skill is enough for new actors. This is the fastest way to get started," said Luo Jing.

"As a teacher, I certainly cannot encourage you to do this, but if you want the audience to remember you faster, it is indeed necessary to master a unique skill first," said Teacher Xu Yan.

Liu Yufei silently complained: "I understand why I'm trying to persuade everyone, but I can't even get one line right, so how can you be so good at everything?"

At this time, Lin Yuan on the stage said: "This is the end of my class today. Thank you again, Teacher Xu, for giving me the opportunity to communicate with everyone."

After saying this, Lin Yuan walked off the stage amid the applause of the crowd, took Liu Yufei with him, and followed Teacher Cui Xinqin, and the three of them slipped out through the back door together.

(End of this chapter)