British writer

Lu Shi's words made everyone silent.

Owen first appeared on the stage in 1856, and became famous in the 1970s.

Moreover, he is not only an actor, but also a theater manager. He rehearsed a series of Shakespeare's plays at the Lyceum Theatre, which won wide acclaim and was even knighted for it.

In terms of performance, no one is qualified to question him.

When George Bernard Shaw was worried that Owen would anger Lu,

"Lu, that..."

Unexpectedly, Owen cut in directly and asked Lu Shi: "Mr. Lu, do you think there is something wrong with my lines? It's different from the Humphrey you expected?"

There was no trace of annoyance in his tone, it was obvious that he was humbly asking for advice.

Lu Shi pondered for a moment, and said, "It's not different, I'm just worried about your breathing... Sigh... I don't know how to say it."

breathe?

Owen and Lawton exchanged glances subconsciously.

Breathing is indeed the basic skill of performance, but it should not be so important.

Owen asked for advice: "What does the 'breathing' that Mr. Lu just mentioned refer to? It shouldn't be simply panting, right? Does breathing affect the endurance of the performance?"

If the other party asked such a sincere question, even if Lu Shi was a two-handed swordsman, he would not hide his secrets.

After thinking about it, he decided to use his Chinese cultural background, so he asked the other party: "Sir Owen, have you heard of Peking Opera?"

Owen nodded of course,

"Of course! That's traditional Chinese drama."

Lu Shi continued: "In the singing, it is said, 'The sound is like a sheng, the sound is loud, and the breath is also loud', which means that the breath should be used delicately and tacitly. So..."

Before the words were finished, Lawton asked: "Tacit understanding? How to breathe tacitly?"

Lu Shi gave an example: "It's a very simple reason. For example, in the four emotions of joy, anger, sadness, and joy, people's breathing must be slightly different. Another example is drinking, a drunk person's breathing is the same as when he is sober. It's completely different. The so-called tacit understanding means that the breathing should match the state of the character."

With that said, Lu Shi looked at Owen,

"Sir Owen also pays attention to experience, he should have a lot of experience, right?"

Owen was deep in thought and didn't hear.

Lu Shi called the other party again:

"Sir Owen?"

Only then did Owen wake up suddenly, smiled a little embarrassedly, and said, "Sorry, I'm a little distracted."

In fact, it is not distracted, but engrossed,

Owen has been thinking about what Lu Shi said just now, and he was deeply inspired.

As an actor, and a senior actor, he has countless practical experience, combined with some theoretical basis, he thinks that it is difficult for others to guide him except for people like Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko.

But what Lu Shi said gave him a refreshing feeling.

Owen said, "Professor Lu, can you explain it in detail?"

It took less than an hour to know Lu Shi, and the title of Lu Shi was naturally upgraded to "Professor".

Lu Shi also can't show timidity,

"no problem."

He himself is an amateur performer,

This layer of identity is a perfect shield:

Irving and Lawton genuinely admired what he said about the performance;

He can also be tolerantly laughed off when he says something unrealistic.

In this way, the two sides communicated until noon.

Owen had dinner while staying in mainland China, and wanted to continue the discussion.

However, Lu Shi had already poured out his little knowledge of fooling people, and refused with a smile: "Sir Owen, let's stop taking acting classes, otherwise, if we go on like this, "Yes! Prime Minister" will never be on the stage. stage."

This is a joke,

Owen didn't care about being teased, and said, "Professor Lu, don't worry, I will fulfill my mission."

Bernard Shaw chuckled lightly,

"In that case, I'll stay."

Owen rolled his eyes and complained: "Professor Lu stays here, so you can discuss the performance with me. What do you want to do when you stay? For Ellen?"

One sentence almost caused George Bernard Shaw to suffer internal injuries again.

Lu Shi couldn't help laughing and said: "Sir Owen, you can let Mr. Chancellor stay. He likes this "Yes! Prime Minister" very much, and helped me polish the pen. He also has credit for the script, so he naturally wants to be on the scene. Watch the rehearsal."

Bernard Shaw echoed: "Yes, I can still keep up with the progress by staying here."

When it comes to progress, Owen is also serious,

He calculated in his mind for a while, and said, "Professor Lu, the plot of "Yes! Prime Minister" is almost all indoors, so the stage setting is very simple. If there is no problem with the rehearsal, the time to be on stage should be within a week."

Things like rehearsals can't be rushed.

Of course, Lu Shi would not do the job of an outsider commanding an insider. He chatted with Owen and Bernard Shaw for a few more words, and then left with Natsume Soseki.

The two boarded the carriage.

London is cold and humid in December,

Lu Shi opened the curtains of the car to let the sun shine into the car, dispelling the dampness of the package.

The main road in Westminster is bustling, and there are rows of shops on both sides of the road. Elegantly dressed ladies pass by with umbrellas, stopping from time to time to look at the dazzling array of products in the window.

At this time, a newspaper boy ran by,

"And And There Were None! There Were None! Seven pounds a copy!"

It should be that the Royal Publishing Bureau has issued a republished booklet.

Lu Shi stopped the carriage, then waved to the newsboy, handed over the money, and said, "Son, give me a copy."

The newsboy smiled and handed the book to Lu Shi.

Lu Shi put the book in his hand and weighed it,

very heavy

The material is very good.

He turned his head and asked Natsume Soseki: "Natsume, do you want to take a look?"

Unexpectedly, Natsume Soseki shook his head,

"I've seen the serialization."

Lu Shi couldn't help but "huh?"

Having been roommates with Natsume Soseki for so long, he already knows Natsume Soseki quite well,

Natsume Soseki is a bookworm. According to his habit, even if he has finished chasing novels in The Scotsman, he will still be happy when he sees the reprinted booklet. The fragrance of ink.

what is it today?

Lu Shi was curious,

"Natsume, are you worried?"

Natsume Soseki's expression froze, and then he sighed, "At the Lyceum Theater just now, I heard you and Sir Owen discuss performances, and I suddenly had the urge to write a novel."

Is there a direct connection between performance and fiction?

Lu Shi was puzzled,

"Uh...can you explain a little more clearly?"

Natsume Soseki explained: "Just now, Sir Owen mentioned that there is a faction in performance - the experiential school. Actors should actively feel the role and turn their emotions into a part of art, instead of just acting calmly. And, you also Having said that, when you write the script, you will try to substitute the characters as much as possible."

Lu Shi touched his chin with his fingers,

Faintly, I feel that the Japanese writer in front of me is awakening.

Lu Shi asked, "Do you have any ideas?"

Natsume Soseki nodded,

"Well, I also want to use this substitution method to create a novel. However, the protagonist I want to substitute..."

Halfway through the conversation, Natsume Soseki fell into hesitation.

Lu Shi waited quietly,

He knows that the desire to express is uncontrollable,

When a writer is ready to create, he does not need the encouragement of others, and the writer will definitely enter the state of creation consciously.

Natsume Soseki said, "Lu, I told you, don't laugh at me."

Lu Shi nodded,

"certainly."

Natsume Soseki gritted his teeth and said, "I want to raise a cat."

Lu Shi never expected that Natsume Soseki's masterpiece "I Am a Cat" would appear so early in advance.

I want to recommend it again, and I ask everyone for support, all kinds of support.