novellhall Chapter 109, Rhythm Halo, is truly worth it!
Chapter 109, Rhythm Halo, is truly worth it!
Chapter 110, "Rhythm Aura," is truly worth it! (Please subscribe!)
Chen Xun felt that his art of facial expressions had been insulted.
The only real human being he's seen in the last two days is Rob.
Faced with this burly manager who was as worried as a mother, Chen Xun really couldn't muster the interest to use his "expression" aura to act out any complicated inner monologues.
Today's random aura attribute: Rhythm
[Rhythm attribute temporarily boosted, lasting until 24:00 today]
Chen Xun looked at the newly generated rhythm halo, but he didn't have high expectations.
"Is it the rhythm of your speech or your walking? It can't be the rhythm of a disco dance, can it?"
The moment the aura takes effect.
Chen Xun felt as if the whole world had been fitted with an invisible metronome.
The frequency of the air conditioner's airflow, the varying distances of the occasional car engine sounds passing by outside the window, and even the intervals between my own heartbeat and breathing become clearly discernible.
Chen Xun sat up in bed and tried to move around a bit.
He reached for the water glass on the bedside table.
The speed at which the arm extends and the timing of the fingers closing naturally harmonize with the breathing, the movements flowing smoothly without any redundancy or hesitation, as if perfectly natural.
"That's interesting!"
Chen Xun raised an eyebrow, got out of bed, and went into the kitchen to prepare some breakfast.
Fried eggs.
Turn on the heat, pour in the oil, and crack the eggs into the pan.
Under the perception of the [Rhythm] aura, he seemed to be able to feel the "sizzling" sound of hot oil contacting the egg mixture and the frequency of changes in the temperature of the stove!
With a gentle flick of the wrist, the pan tilted and straightened at just the right angle, the edges of the egg white curled up slightly, and the yolk remained trembling and soft-boiled.
The whole process was smooth and precise, with the heat control so accurate it was as if a Michelin three-star chef had possessed him.
"So there's a golden rhythm to frying an egg!"
Chen Xun looked at the perfectly sunny-side-up egg on the plate and couldn't help but complain.
After breakfast, he decided to go to the gym to work out.
His training is usually very structured, but today, under the influence of the [Rhythm] aura, everything is different.
On the treadmill, his stride frequency and breathing automatically adjusted to the most energy-efficient state, and his heart rate rose steadily. He felt no longer the usual boredom and strain.
During strength training, every lift, lowering, and muscle contraction and relaxation strictly follows the rhythm that best matches the physiological force exertion curve.
After completing a set, I didn't just feel tired, but rather exhilarated.
"If this halo had come sooner, I might have passed the 800-meter physical fitness test back then!"
Chen Xun wiped his sweat as he thought.
After returning from the gym, he turned on his computer, ready to continue communicating remotely with the screenwriting team about script revisions.
Today we'll be discussing a dramatic scene before the final battle in Act III, a crucial emotional and informational build-up between the protagonists, Chen Xun and Lindsay, during their last deep conversation before the crisis.
When the screenwriter proposed a revision via voice conference and read out a newly written line, Chen Xun almost subconsciously frowned.
"Wait a moment!"
He interrupted her: "The emotional shift here is too abrupt. The protagonist has just returned from Planet 0A after a setback; he should be exhausted and doubting himself. Lindsay's questioning should gradually break down his defenses, not bombard him like this!"
"If the rhythm of the dialogue is off, the emotions can't build up, and his later outburst will seem abrupt!"
He quickly marked several points in the document: "After Lindsay says 'Do you really believe in those aliens?' there should be at least two seconds of silence!"
"When the protagonist answers, the first half of the sentence can be delivered slightly faster, as if eager to defend themselves, but when they say 'but I'm even more afraid—', they must pause here, slowing down the pace to fully express the character's fear!"
There was a few seconds of silence on the screenwriter's end, then an excited voice came through: "Chen! You're right! God, that's the feeling! I always felt something was missing here, and it turns out it was a pacing issue! I'll adjust it right away as you suggested!"
The ensuing discussion was remarkably efficient.
Chen Xun offered extremely precise suggestions on the development, transitions, and transitions of each scene in the script, the pauses between lines, and the timing of emotional build-up and release.
He has a keen eye for where a slow pace will distract the audience, where a fast pace will diminish emotional depth, and where a sudden change in speed is needed to create dramatic tension.
The meeting, originally planned to last two hours, was efficiently completed in just over an hour!
The screenwriting team gained a lot and was amazed by Chen Xun's talent.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Xun was a little surprised himself.
The application of the "rhythm" halo is surprisingly powerful and practical in scriptwriting and performance design.
This is not just about how fast or slow you speak, but about a comprehensive control over the entire narrative flow, emotional flow, and time flow.
In the afternoon, as usual, Robert came to report on his work and also to get some coffee.
He went on and on about the progress of contract negotiations with Keira Knightley's team, Gina Carano's confirmed availability, and Warner Bros.' preliminary preparation schedule—
As Chen Xun listened, he unconsciously tapped the table lightly with his fingers.
Under the perception of the [Rhythm] aura, Rob's speaking speed, the words he emphasized, and even his slightly faster breathing due to excitement all constituted Rob's unique reporting rhythm.
When Rob talked about a complicated issue with the insurance terms, his speech unconsciously slowed down.
Chen Xun could almost foresee that he was about to fall into a dilemma.
"Rob!"
Chen Xun spoke at the opportune moment, his voice steady, perfectly catching Rob's breath: "The insurance clause, leave that to the professional lawyers to scrutinize the wording. You just need to tell me what the other party's core objections are and what our bottom line is!"
"Don't waste your energy on other details at this stage!"
His interruption and guidance were perfectly timed, yet not abrupt, directly cutting off Rob's impending dilemma and bringing the topic back to the decision-making level.
Rob paused for a moment, then suddenly realized: "Oh right! You're right! The core point is—"
He quickly extracted the key points, making the report clear and efficient again.
"You seem to be particularly good at grasping the key points today!"
After finishing his report, Rob sipped his coffee and looked at Chen Xun suspiciously: "You can always get to the point of whatever I say. I was just about to veer off-topic when you pulled me back. Meetings with you are incredibly efficient!"
Chen Xun smiled, not explaining the halo, but simply saying, "Maybe I'm just in better form today!"
After seeing Rob off, Chen Xun stood on the balcony, watching the Los Angeles sky gradually turn twilight.
He suddenly realized that "rhythm" was perhaps the most widely applicable and the most subtle of all the halos.
It exists in every breath, every step, every conversation, every story, and even every heartbeat and decision.
Mastering rhythm is, in a sense, mastering the key to making everything run efficiently.
Performances need rhythm, narratives need rhythm, interactions with others need rhythm, and even life itself needs rhythm.
Rhythm Halo is really great value!