132: Chapter 132 Elegance, so very elegant

Director Yu Jin didn't actually want to release any audition footage. After all, Lin Chuyan's performance during the audition for Erlang Shen was just too good. What benefit would releasing it bring him?

None at all.

People would only ask, "If you didn't use such a good Erlang Shen, how are you a director? Are you blind? Huh?"

Also, once the movie is released, it will definitely be compared to others, which is another problem.

But not releasing it wasn't an option either. Just mentioning it in a single sentence in a statement definitely wouldn't carry enough weight, and the incident wouldn't die down.

It was claimed to be fully released, but in reality, it was just the parts where Lin Chuyan performed the Five-Step Fist and read his Lines.

The subsequent parts regarding "I won't act unless it's Erlang Shen" and "Erlang Shen has already been cast" were naturally edited out.

However, this was enough.

Netizens following the event couldn't wait to click on the video.

Then, they saw that whole pile of "boastful" words spoken by Lin Chuyan...

"No problem. I heard from my teacher that the training camp has Acting classes, Action classes, Equestrian classes, Cultural classes, Film Appreciation classes, Music classes, and Dance classes? As for Acting classes, I am an actor myself. As for Action classes, I have mastered the Five-Step Fist, I have the basics, and my physique is alright. I can also ride horses! I have also read quite a few of the original novels related to Fengshen as well as books related to the film. Besides that, I am also a Singer, proficient in instruments like the Guitar, and, hmm, Dance is not a problem for me either."

He didn't think there was a problem when he said it on site at the time, but now it was directly brought out by Director Yu Jin for countless netizens to watch.

To be honest, even Lin Chuyan felt ashamed watching it himself.

He was a little shy.

At the time, this speech had stunned the directors inside and out, and now was no exception; the effect was truly exceptional!

Shocking. Many people couldn't even believe their own ears and were amazed at how thick this person's skin was—like a city wall—and how his bragging skills were as high as a multi-story building.

Because it was so outrageous, many netizens burst out laughing as they listened.

"Hahahaha, damn! I didn't expect this Lin Chuyan to have such a sense of humor!"

"I'm dying of laughter. So that's how the audition went? It's just like my job interviews; just make up the resume and that's it."

"If Heaven had not given birth to me, Lin Chuyan, the Chinese Entertainment Industry would be like an eternal long night!"

"Outrageous. This is Li Mujian's apprentice? He can do everything; why don't you just take off on the spot?"

However, after the shock came more shock, and soon these people were confused again.

At this moment, a voice-over was heard asking Lin Chuyan to perform the Five-Step Fist.

Then everyone watched as Lin Chuyan actually performed a set of the Five-Step Fist...

Some netizens who had learned it immediately remembered it.

"This is real! I've actually learned this fist! It's really basic! But I've almost forgotten it all..."

"I've learned it too! Don't say, Lin Chuyan really performs it better than I do; it feels like he practices it often."

"Wait, no, are you being serious?"

"I don't understand, but personally, I think it looks quite good."

Truth be told, this Five-Step Fist is really simple, but it couldn't be helped that Lin Chuyan had the System.

Average people performing it are just at a level 5 passerby standard; those who are good at it are at most around level 10.

Although Lin Chuyan hadn't really added points to it, because he practiced it day after day, the System kept quietly increasing it. At a level 30 standard, the impression it gave others was truly different.

"Oh no, so he actually knows it? So that speech Lin Chuyan just gave might actually be true, right?"

"As everyone knows, photos can be edited, but videos cannot!"

"Li Mujian is impressive, still vigorous in his old age, and even knows how to teach his apprentice how to fight."

"Yanzi, I have a set of Lightning Five-Whip strikes that don't follow martial ethics I can teach you. Do you want to learn?"

Seeing this, some people were still teasing, but the next segment was the main event.

Facing the camera, Lin Chuyan directly delivered two sections of Erlang Shen's Lines.

In the middle, there was an intercut dialogue between Director Yu Jin and Lin Chuyan, where Director Yu Jin was asking him which chapter the Lines came from, and Yanzi answered fluently.

Doesn't this all echo what he said?

"These Lines are not bad. Two sections of Lines give people two different feelings. I have to say, Lin Chuyan is truly prepared."

"I don't understand, let me ask: should Erlang Shen be like this? I always feel it's a bit different from how others play him."

"I don't know, no one has ever seen Erlang Shen, right? Whether it's good or not is purely a matter of personal taste. I like it anyway."

"If Erlang Shen were this handsome, who would still like the Monkey King..."

"So he said he can ride horses and Dance, that's also true???"

"Family, my idol is truly awesome. He didn't lie; he really can do it all!"

The video ended here.

However, no one was saying things like "he didn't pass the audition" anymore. Feng Liqian's fans had long since retreated, each one as quiet as a chicken.

One side had quieted down, so the other side, having won a complete victory, definitely had to press their advantage.

The fans had already started to celebrate.

"Who else? I'm asking who else? If Erlang Shen isn't played by my idol, I want to see how it turns out."

"Here's the question: when did my little brother learn to ride horses and Dance? I really want to see it. It feels like he secretly learned so many skills!"

"Now looking back at that video of Gao Jun on Bilibili, I suddenly understand a little... If this isn't a rising star, what is? If this isn't a future superstar, what is?"

"Lin Chuyan is truly hardworking. No one has any objections this time, right?"

"Laughing to death. That 'Why Lin Chuyan' trending search is still up right now. Now you know why, right?"

"I have to say, Master Li really has a great eye. Just think about it, would Master Li even look at an ordinary person?"

Lin Chuyan listened to Xia Zhi reading these comments, and the more he heard, the less he could handle it.

"Stop, stop, stop. Don't read anymore, Xia Zhi, don't read anymore."

Xia Zhi sat to the side, holding back her laughter.

It was too much, way too much.

Lin Chuyan shook his head. He never expected that he would feel relaxed when being scolded, but conversely, he felt a bit embarrassed when being praised.

Moreover, the direction of the wind wasn't right.

Before, when he was praised, he felt that maintaining the number of Haters was important, and that this couldn't be hindered, so he proactively tarnished his own reputation.

Now his thought was that being praised like this was not a good thing for him.

Don't look at how big the momentum seems; in fact, his foundation is a bit weak.

He doesn't have a single major album, and his Acting career has only just begun.

But look at the public opinion now; because of one audition video, they've blown him up to what extent?

The outside world's expectations are too high; is this really good?

This is not what he wanted to see. If he falls hard later, it won't be worth the gain.

He turned to ask Xia Zhi: "This isn't right. This public opinion makes me seem like some kind of all-rounder... Tell me, is there any way to make people change their minds?"

He really couldn't think of any ideas. Usually, going on Weibo to say a few witty remarks to tease the Haters only resulted in people scolding him, which didn't lower expectations at all; it felt useless.

Unexpectedly, Xia Zhi thought of it in a second: "This is simple, brother. Don't you still have a Douyin account? Just post a video!"

"What video?"

"Play the Violin... it's too unpleasant to listen to, brother."

Lin Chuyan's eyes lit up: "Good idea!"

Soon, with Xia Zhi filming and Lin Chuyan performing, a video of him playing the Violin was shot.

He edited the text: "There is no end to learning, brothers, follow my lead!"

Uploaded, clicked publish.

Although this guy hadn't posted any videos on Douyin, his account was verified, and he had quite a few followers—several million.

Soon, the video was scrolled past by many people.

Took one look, what is this thing? Scrolled past in a second.

Wait, hold on, who was that person just now? Why does he look a bit familiar?

Scrolled back.

Wait, isn't this Lin Chuyan?

He can also play the Violin?

The next second, the sound of the instrument rang out.

"Damn! What trash, disturbing the peace, seriously disturbing the peace!"

"Must report! Damn, how much have they been hyping him up on Weibo? This is it?"

"Don't be afraid! Just mute it, sisters! Lin Chuyan playing the Violin is truly elegant, too elegant!"

"Thank you, Bodhisattva of Muting."