My "academic genius" persona is so convincing!

Chapter 27 An Inhuman Artistic Style!

"Less is more?"

Everyone was pondering this concept.

"it is good."

Chen Hui was the first to applaud.

Next came the applause from the surrounding crowd, and finally, from the entire venue—everyone erupted in thunderous applause.

They understood.

Isn't this just a matter of resource allocation?

It can't be described as minimalist.

Instead, less of the unimportant and more of the important.

This is the core, this is what "less is more" truly means.

"I still have a question I'd like to ask Xue Lin."

One of the professors in the middle spoke up.

"Please ask."

"How do you view the relationship between more and less in minimalism? If you're pursuing minimalism, you should at least know what simplicity is and what complexity is. If someone blindly follows minimalism, I don't think they're pursuing what they truly want."

Xue Lin glanced at the man.

Slight surprise.

He hadn't expected that among these people, there would actually be someone who was seriously thinking and able to raise questions about his minimalism.

Xue Lin simply chuckled softly before speaking.

"This scholar is asking what is simple and what is complex."

"This question is easy to explain. In a sense, what makes you mentally exhausted is complexity, and what makes you happy is simplicity."

"However, regarding architecture, what we can consider is that after so many years of development in architectural decoration, there are some things that are rarely used, and these things can be discarded."

"I call this kind of understanding a process of moving from complexity to simplicity. Our lives can be simplified, and this is an inevitable path."

"After experiencing the negative effects of prosperity, I chose minimalism and was able to see its essence."

"It's like mobile phones, from the earliest telephones to smartphones."

"A small mobile phone has too many complicated functions installed, some of which you will never use even if you use it for ten or twenty years."

"When your memory is full, it's not unreasonable to consider clearing some of these features."

Another professor took the microphone and spoke.

"So, Xue Lin means that we might never need to install these software or system programs in our lives? Then why don't we all just use basic feature phones?"

Everyone laughed.

"Furthermore, these things were all discovered through exploration. Each building's decorations even have their own function. Would it be inappropriate to discard them all, or most of them?"

They were just expressing their opinions; Xue Lin wasn't there to fight.

However, he needs to be able to convince everyone.

If you can't even get past the people in front of you, how can you talk about giving architectural history its own page?

"Let's go back to the architecture. It's still about building decoration. After opening up the bedroom and the living room, a two-bedroom apartment can be easily turned into a one-bedroom apartment."

"The building's space has expanded, the area where we can move around has increased, and the lighting has improved."

"Similarly, what is sacrificed is the living function of a bedroom, which is extremely important, such as a bedroom where guests can stay when they come to the house."

"But once you've integrated it, you'll have to give up that part of the functionality, and you'll need to get guests to stay at nearby hotels."

"Looking back, what you sacrificed was the comfort of guests who only come a few times a year staying at your home."

"What you gain is a large space with plenty of natural light all year round."

Whether it's a loss or a gain, I think it depends on the individual's perspective.

The professor nodded.

"Okay, I understand your point of view. You've made a good point." The scholar smiled gently. "However, Xue Lin's minimalism seems to have abandoned many social elements."

Xue Lin felt he was being subtly insulted; as expected of an old professor.

What is socialization?

social contact!

Doesn't that mean he's cold-hearted?

However, it seems that this is indeed the case.

Useless social interactions don't serve much purpose.

Chen Hui took the microphone.

"Minimalist and opulent are both personal choices. As Xue Lin also mentioned, luxury is an inevitable step towards minimalism. Today, our architecture industry is also at a crossroads of various styles."

"Since this minimalism has emerged and has been initially and widely applied in architectural design, it represents a trend and a value. I think our architectural society should promote it."

"What does Teacher Guo think?"

Chen Hui smiled and handed the microphone to Guo Jinshi.

Guo Jinshi is the vice dean of the School of Architecture at Jinan University, and his words carry weight at this moment.

"I think it's a good idea. We can give this style a try. I just don't know where to start. As for promoting this style, that's not a problem."

"After all, this style of design is indeed being produced now."

"What does Professor Xia think?"

Chen Hui looked at Xia Ning, who was standing to the side.

Xia Ning just smiled and said, "Let's discuss it again. After all, it's just a paper at the moment, and minimalism hasn't taken off yet. I suggest we promote it first and see."

"If feasible, we should do more projects."

Chen Hui nodded.

Not offering any comment is clearly a sign of non-cooperation.

But that's okay, let's start promoting it first. When it really takes off, we can just push it forward little by little.

Xia Ning is the vice dean of the School of Architecture at Tsinghua University and is an academician.

Therefore, the voice of the Architectural Society carries significant weight.

He had to refer to it.

Xue Lin didn't think much about it at the front. He also thought it was alright. At least, his minimalism, although it received mixed reviews, was something that Professor Chen Hui wanted to promote vigorously.

He came down quickly.

I sat down next to Chen Hui and listened to the closing remarks of the first half of the day.

Chen Hui silently gave a thumbs up.

"He performed well; at least he wasn't stage-frightened."

"It's alright."

noon.

After leaving the venue.

"Want to eat at the cafeteria for lunch? I'll take you there?"

"I have an appointment, tonight, I'll treat you then."

Xue Lin was also smiling.

"Then go ahead, but this is Jinling University's home ground, how can we let you pay for it?"

Chen Hui smiled.

Xue Lin didn't say much.

Soon, he saw Lin Qingning.

Lin Qingning was waiting for him outside the door.

"Let's go."

Xue Lin came out.

Lin Qingning looked at Xue Lin with amazement in her eyes.

"You look really handsome in that suit!"

"Is the suit more handsome or am I?" Xue Lin asked with a smile.

"Yeah, they're both handsome!"

Chen Hui, who was in the distance, glanced in this direction and smiled.

"So, kid, you've come here on a date?"

"No wonder they left us aside."

Teacher Guo also looked away.

"Are you trying to join in on this young couple's meal together?"

"Never mind, let's just eat ours."