[{"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-114":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},1930699,2633,"Chapter 114","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-114",114,"\u003Cp>\"I don't like it, I haven't even listened to it, but I heard many elderly people like it very much!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\" Grandma nodded, her face already blooming with smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since my granddaughter is so filial, let’s listen to it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mom and Dad were also full of gratification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their daughter had grown up, knowing how to be filial to the elderly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the girl pressed the play button, a sad suona sound suddenly rang out in the living room from the Bluetooth speaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, Grandma’s eyes instantly turned red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old man~~~ why did you leave so early?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandpa hugged her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old woman, how could you leave before me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mom and Dad: \"My father~~~ my mother~~~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a square, the aunties who were old in age but young at heart had already set up their formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preparing to show their beautiful dance moves in front of the many old men who were walking birds, walking dogs, and strolling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a young man ran over in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandma, Grandma, I brought that piece over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\" An old lady was overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clapped her hands, attracting everyone’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sisters, let’s practice a new piece today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They say it was written specifically for us elderly people, called something 'Peaceful Road', my grandson just brought it over!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about we practice this today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once we practice it well, we’ll go PK with the West Square, we’ll definitely win by surprise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\" The sister group shouted in unison, attracting the attention of a group of old men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people also chattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at Auntie Liu’s grandson, so filial, he even prepared a piece for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, yeah, my grandson shouts about eating chicken every day, but I made him mouth-watering chicken, and he actually disliked it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"'Peaceful Road'... good name, one listen and you know it’s wishing us peace, good piece!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little grandson pressed the play button happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, from the big loudspeaker dedicated to square dancing, a sad suona sound suddenly came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That suona sound was miserable and resentful, like weeping and complaining, as if it were crying, and as if it were telling a story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the suona sound, the entire square was instantly shrouded in a sad atmosphere, and it seemed like cold winds blew by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I always feel... something is a bit wrong somewhere...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng touched his chin and said thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of people also looked at each other, feeling that this matter was really strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A funeral suona piece could actually suppress the world?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking for a long time, Su Meng couldn't figure out why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, don't think about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhang Zhang Xiaoyan, post a message on my Weibo, saying that I will livestream to bring goods tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Call on fans to come and support.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm... sleep right after posting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone has worked hard rehearsing these few days, turn off your phones in a while, and have a beautiful sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Recharge your energy, we have to sell goods tomorrow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Yang and Liu Liu Liu Tianxian looked at each other and suddenly became enthusiastic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liu Liu Tianxian, our Teacher Teacher Reba is your fan, she’s been clamoring to see you, why don't I make an appointment tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, good, I’ve long heard of Teacher Teacher Reba’s name, I also want to get to know her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Xiao Xiao Yueyue raised his hand weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That... Little Junior Uncle... I have a performance at Guangde Building tomorrow...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough cough cough... Liu Liu Tianxian, didn't you work with Teacher Teacher Reba before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get lost!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright~~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Virtue!\" Deng Deng Deng Ziqi glared at them and said righteously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't it just selling pork? I’ll accompany you tomorrow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... you have to write me a song...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the living room, accompanied by the flying feathers of a feather duster, came a roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the square, the voices of countless people merged into a rolling torrent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the park, many old men wearing practice clothes, holding swords in their hands, were murderous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the nursing home, a group of old men and old ladies blocked the door of the broadcasting room and roared in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the country, countless identical voices rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by crying, someone finally couldn't hold on and confessed under the beating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow... Su Meng will livestream...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Livestream?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of light shot from the eyes of a group of old men and old ladies...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Is it too late for us to withdraw now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a conference room, a middle-aged man was full of seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, someone shook his head slightly and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have already signed a contract with Star Sea Entertainment, withdrawing now is a breach of contract.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We Northeasterners have nothing else, but we are honest, one spit, one nail.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, we are the county government, but don't we need credibility?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The past is the past, what about now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged man pointed at his phone and said angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last night, his funeral song rang across the country, almost offending the entire elderly population!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many people are holding their breath to come to the livestream room to scold him now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bringing our agricultural products at this time, isn't this just asking to be beaten?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our county finally formed a pork industry chain, originally thinking of using this to advertise and become famous overnight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now? This is a devastating blow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words made many people silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were leaders from several poverty-stricken counties across the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng’s ability to bring goods at the vegetable market last time also gave them an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Therefore, he decisively took action and signed a product-promotion contract with Star Ocean Entertainment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, they attached great importance to this matter; the person who came was at least a deputy county magistrate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right in the middle of a sound sleep, Su Meng was suddenly jolted awake by thunderous knocking on his door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dazed and groggy, he climbed out of bed and opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing outside were Duan Duan Jiangping and Sister Qin, along with the little assistant who looked like she was about to cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him, Duan Duan Jiangping’s expression shifted, and he snatched the door away, slamming it shut with a heavy thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From outside the door came Duan Duan Jiangping’s roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Put your damn clothes on! Who are you trying to show off for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This roar made Su Meng instantly clear-headed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did he realize... damn it, he was actually sleeping naked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurriedly ran back to put on his clothes, did a quick wash, and then reopened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the duo outside with their dark faces, Su Meng was also a bit bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um... may I ask who is the boss today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little assistant held back her tears and quietly pointed at Duan Duan Jiangping behind her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng’s eyes lit up, and he said loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome, Boss, for coming to inspect our work!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Qin, the boss is here, why aren't you hurrying to pour the boss some tea?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Qin snorted coldly, pushed the door open, and walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng, my little ancestor, can you stop causing trouble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The mess you've made this time... is just too big!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the heck? How did I cause trouble again? Su Meng was also a bit confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping coughed and put on the airs of a boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Qin, the artist you manage has caused a problem; you need to take responsibility.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But for now, let's study some countermeasures first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Problem? Countermeasures? Su Meng was even more confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little assistant was almost crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Su, you need to prepare yourself mentally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once the livestream starts in a moment, there will probably be millions of people pouring in instantly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Millions of people? Great, that's great!\" Hearing this number, Su Meng became excited immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already accumulated quite a bit of popularity, a full several million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his luck had been poor these past few days, which was why he hadn't done any draws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There would actually be millions of people for this product promotion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn't his popularity points be earned to the max?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, even if his luck was bad, it would be enough for him to splurge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the strange smile on Su Meng’s face, the little assistant’s hair stood on end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hurriedly took out her phone and handed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Su, see for yourself...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng glanced at it; it was the Weibo trending list, and the top few items were—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>#Millions of elderly gather, intending to denounce Su Meng! (Explosive!)#\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>#The funeral music that resounds across the land (Explosive!)#\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>#The mysterious operation of the funeral troupe (Explosive!)#\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>#A single funeral song, suppressing the battle of the gods (Boiling!)#\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>#Su Meng’s music press conference, high-energy throughout (Boiling!)#\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>#...#\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unsurprisingly, Su Meng had once again monopolized the trending list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing the top headline, he felt terrible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurriedly clicked in and scanned through it, nearly spitting out a mouthful of old blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My fans, what the hell have you done?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This stuff... is it meant for the living to listen to?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which old security guard told you that the elderly like this song?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn't this just setting me up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng, Su Meng, did I miss the livestream?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Deng Deng Ziqi came running over, bouncing, and pounced on Su Meng as soon as she saw him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is my song written yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Qin snorted coldly, her tone filled with helplessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deng Deng Ziqi, let's put the song-writing matter aside for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng, you’d better write a requiem for yourself first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think you’re going to be completely finished this time, and the kind that goes down in infamy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don't you just completely pivot and become a full-time suona player for the Su Family Troupe?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Deng Deng Ziqi listened, completely bewildered, not knowing what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping sighed and chimed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Qin is right, Su Meng, your Su Family Troupe...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the heck is this Su Family Troupe?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng was also a bit numb, holding up two fingers and saying indignantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much money can one funeral gig playing the suona earn?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At this rate, when will I ever earn enough for two million?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two million? Duan Duan Jiangping felt terrible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew it! My two million in private savings, once it reaches you, is just money down the drain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his thoughts racing, Duan Duan Jiangping’s expression suddenly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I’ve thought about it again, and it’s still worth a shot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng, what are your plans?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng chuckled, looking completely confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him like this, Duan Duan Jiangping and Sister Qin felt hope rekindled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under their expectant gazes, Su Meng said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one promoting the products today is Su Qi'er!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They want to scold Master Su, what does that have to do with me, Su Qi'er?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>??? The few of them were instantly petrified...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking into the conference room, it had already been set up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calling it a setup, it was actually just a backdrop pulled up and livestreaming equipment placed down; it was very crude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corner were bags of rice, pork, corn, and other agricultural products.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing them walk in, several county magistrates stood up, looking very serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One magistrate said in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Duan, Mr. Su... there is something we need to say in advance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because of... production and logistics reasons, we only have 2,000 orders of stock each this time...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the solution they had discussed.\u003C\u002Fp>",1933,"2026-06-14T05:02:39.376Z","2026-06-14T06:01:34.412Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","201b8746394d1dbf89a8969e1669ee38f2786e89b23a2f25784f239049a92d39","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-115","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-113",277,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-cover.jpg"]