[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-entertainment-told-to-stay-grounded-you-start-ta":3,"chapter-entertainment-told-to-stay-grounded-you-start-ta-entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-110":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Entertainment: Told to Be Down-to-Earth, You Took Up Funeral Gigs?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1930695,2633,"Chapter 110","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-110",110,"\u003Cp>After the piece was played, the venue erupted into the most enthusiastic applause to date.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous pop songs, although not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But it still didn't move these teachers and students of the Imperial Music Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this piece, \"Wild Dance of the Golden Snake,\" ignited them instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some teachers nodded repeatedly, praising it non-stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This trip was worth it, it really was worth it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder Director Hu insisted on dragging us over; he came to show off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right,\" a teacher said as an excuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The head of the Shanghai National Music Orchestra and the suona principal are both Director Hu's direct disciples, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder he insisted on us coming; he's showing off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Qiao Da Qiao Qiao Tiancheng shook his head slightly and said thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's one thing that the performance is good, but the key is that this piece is well-composed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is... a piece composed by Su Meng?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Liu, are you very familiar with Su Meng?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words also drew curious gazes from many teachers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Huan, who had finished his performance, had already sat back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the Dean's question, Liu Huan smiled and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is just the beginning; there's more to come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More? Da Qiao Da Qiao Qiao Tiancheng raised an eyebrow and suddenly laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, I'll listen with bated breath.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng... Su Meng...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He muttered a few times and didn't speak again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the stage, the performers of the Shanghai National Music Orchestra were also full of joy and then exited in an orderly fashion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They left? Many people were also a bit confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Xiao Ying walked back up and said loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, please enjoy the song 'Grass on the Path'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lyrics: Su Meng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Composer: Su Meng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arranger: Su Meng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vocals: Imperial Music Academy Folk Music Department, Beibei! Beibei Beibei Tata!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A song?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now there was a large-scale folk music concerto, and now it's followed by a song?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did Su Meng arrange this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they didn't speak, just politely offered applause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the applause, a pair of big-eyed twins walked onto the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing them, the livestream room suddenly became lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow~~~ so cute! Adorable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twins, and such good-looking twins?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are simply girls who walked out of an anime; love them, love them, I'm a fan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Ying is also good; the three of them standing together is too two-dimensional, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In everyone's anticipation, the soft and soothing accompaniment sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a clear spring, it instantly woke everyone up from the festive atmosphere just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beibei parted her red lips, and a soft voice sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Late spring flowers bloom on the southern mountain, moss on the fence, spring flowers bloom all over the mountain every year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beibei Beibei Tata's voice sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grass on the plain, willow catkins flying, grass grows on the path every year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two voices merged together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I finally waited for spring to come, spring is here, the grass is green~~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I finally waited for the flowers to bloom, flowers are blooming, the flowers are red~~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beautiful as a flower, time flows like water~~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As twins, their vocal lines were almost identical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Singing together, it was like having a built-in echo, making the beauty of the song emerge instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng, off-stage, nodded, feeling very satisfied in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of elites from the Imperial Music Academy, although they are from the Folk Music Department, their singing is really good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, the livestream room was already completely boiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow~~~ so beautiful, it's just like a landscape painting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ancient-style song! This is Master Su's work; the Ancient-style Master's songs live up to their reputation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too cute, too beautiful, such cute little lolis, this old man wants to take them home...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I announce that from now on, Beibei and Beibei Beibei Tata are the left and right guardians of my Sun Moon Divine Cult!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A newcomer weakly asks, Sun Moon Divine Cult... what kind of evil organization is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sun Moon Divine Cult, Master Su's fan club, you're welcome!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Qin shouted, and Duan Duan Jiangping, who was walking to the door, was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood frozen in place, his little heart pounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Qin stared at the screen, drool almost dripping out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want this pair of twins too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mine! They're all mine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping let out a long breath and immediately put on a righteous look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, please rest assured, this time I go out, I will surely succeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will capture Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling, Master Master Qianzhi, and Beibei and Beibei Beibei Tata, and present them to the Boss!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Qin then wiped her drool, looking gratified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're sensible, go, go, return in triumph soon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\" Duan Duan Jiangping responded and walked out with his head held high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after just two steps, another shout came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping stumbled and almost fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning his head, he saw Sister Qin in deep thought, dangerous glints flashing in her eyes from time to time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, she said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you bring them back, I'll consider it a great merit to atone for your sins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At that time, I will reward you based on your merits and appoint you as the boss of Xinghai Entertainment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will personally manage these young girls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, they are younger and prettier than me; I don't trust you to manage them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Re... really? Duan Duan Jiangping was so happy tears were almost falling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boss's throne I've dreamed of, did it just return so unexpectedly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Sister Qin's expression changed, and she squeezed a few words through her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure enough, you think they are younger and prettier than me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, please enjoy the pipa concerto 'Ambush from Ten Sides'!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Composer: Su Meng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pipa: Broadcasting Folk Orchestra Pipa Principal Wan Wan Yuyan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Conductor: Broadcasting Folk Orchestra Head Hu Qinghe!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Accompaniment: Broadcasting Folk Orchestra\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pipa concerto? Many people were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Qiao Da Qiao Qiao Tiancheng sat up straight, his interest suddenly piqued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous 'Grass on the Path', although pleasant, wasn't his cup of tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this pipa concerto instantly energized him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Wan Yuyan was Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling’s sixth senior sister and also Hu Zhengyuan’s direct disciple; her pipa technique was also first-class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This 'Ambush from Ten Sides' was also a famous pipa piece specifically brought out by Su Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their powerful collaboration, they instantly pulled everyone into the era of the Chu-Han Contention, where war was everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a million-strong army, iron cavalry galloping, the momentum was magnificent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the piece was played, the venue and the livestream room erupted into enthusiastic applause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what they didn't know was that there were even more exciting performances to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Broadcasting Folk Orchestra’s ensemble 'Joyous', the Imperial Folk Orchestra’s erhu concerto 'Horse Racing', and the large-scale ensemble 'Spring Festival Overture' came one after another, pushing the atmosphere of the venue to its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially 'Spring Festival Overture', this piece is the most frequently played piece every Spring Festival, without exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the large-scale ensemble of top folk orchestras, it brought out the atmosphere of the Spring Festival instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the CCTV building office, the middle-aged man’s face was extremely conflicted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So many good pieces, it’s really hard to choose!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teacher, you gave me a hint, but didn't give me the answer, isn't that too vague?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder you can only be a Dean...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On stage, after 'Spring Festival Overture' was played, many people suddenly got on stage and began to adjust the positions of the chairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is... there’s more?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing more and more chairs and instruments on stage, many people widened their eyes, feeling extremely curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous ensemble pieces were almost the peak of large-scale ensembles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But looking at this formation, it seems to be much larger than before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, many performers walked onto the stage and found their seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filling the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was also a slight commotion off stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looks like everyone from the three folk orchestras is going to participate in the performance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then what kind of piece will it be next?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the attention of the masses, Xiao Ying finally walked onto the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, her heart was also extremely excited, and her voice even carried a hint of trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, please enjoy the last piece of today’s concert!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last one? Many people then realized with surprise that this concert had unknowingly reached its end?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then what will appear next will be the true finale of the day?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please enjoy the suona concerto 'Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix'!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Composer: Su Meng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Suona: Su Meng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Conductor: Imperial Conservatory of Music Folk Music Department Head Hu Zhengyuan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Accompaniment: Imperial Folk Orchestra, Broadcasting Folk Orchestra, Shanghai Folk Orchestra!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this lineup, many knowledgeable people were in an uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who is Hu Zhengyuan? The titan of the domestic folk music world!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is actually serving as the conductor himself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the accompaniment is actually the three major domestic folk orchestras working together?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So many people... are they teaming up to support Su Meng?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many netizens in the livestream room, however, were instantly confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did I hear that right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn't 'Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix' a funeral song?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng first performed this piece at a grave!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now this funeral song is actually being brought onto the stage of a concert hall?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with so many instrumentalists helping him with the accompaniment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is the threshold for doing funeral work... already this high?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, you just made us happy earlier, and we thought you had learned your lesson and weren't doing funerals today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew... funeral work might be late, but it will never be absent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On stage, Su Meng, holding the suona, walked slowly onto the stage with Hu Zhengyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, he was wearing a well-fitting Zhongshan suit, paired with his tall posture and handsome face, which instantly triggered a burst of howling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Hu Zhengyuan’s baton waved, 'Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix' rang out in this concert hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Netizens were not unfamiliar with this piece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Su Meng first played it at a grave, it seems this piece doesn't count as a funeral song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So everyone turned up the volume and listened carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what they never expected was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a suona sound rang out, a sad atmosphere slowly rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the suona sound, countless people seemed to see the life of a phoenix nearing its end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ball of fire rose, wrapping the phoenix inside, as if burning its life away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sky, countless birds flew over, circling and dancing around the fire, emitting various sad cries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed as if they were mourning the phoenix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unknowingly, two lines of clear tears flowed down everyone’s faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sadness welled up in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the livestream room, countless netizens were instantly broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the first time, this piece doesn't seem to have changed, but why does it suddenly feel sad?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tissues I prepared, do you really have to make me use them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people subconsciously wanted to turn down the volume, but suddenly, the suona sound changed, and the image before their eyes actually changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the flames, a sudden cry of a fledgling phoenix came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a phoenix nirvana, welcoming a new life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following this phoenix cry, the cries of countless birds also became cheerful, celebrating the birth of a new life together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is... nirvana?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In countless people’s hearts, this thought arose simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The birds’ cries became more and more cheerful, and in that ball of fire, the fledgling phoenix’s cry also became clearer, as if it were growing sturdily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, the ball of fire suddenly shrank, and a beautiful phoenix spread its wings and flew out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless birds circled it, dancing, singing happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phoenix cried, and countless birds cheered and sang for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the phoenix was the center of the world!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't know when, but the music had stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the venue and in the livestream room, everyone was still immersed in the artistic conception of the music, unable to pull themselves out for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is... is this really that suona that is so rustic?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long time, Da Qiao Da Qiao Qiao Tiancheng suddenly stood up, looked at the stage seriously, and stretched out his hands to applaud.\u003C\u002Fp>",2071,"2026-06-14T05:02:39.376Z","2026-06-14T06:01:34.412Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","8465aad83871f221dba9704302d3dd4af7aee1197aa940d5ad1f4d6c94ec79a0","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-111","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-109",277,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-cover.jpg"]