[{"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-12":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Entertainment: I Was Told to Be Down-to-Earth, Not Handle Funerals",{"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},1930597,2633,"Chapter 12: You're kowtowing to me, are you trying to send me off?","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-12",12,"\u003Cp>In the production team's backstage, the chief director picked up his chin from the floor, his voice still trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng is really an actor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant director stared blankly at the screen and nodded subconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really a deadpan domineering CEO specialist?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really doesn't understand music?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes your ass!\" The chief director suddenly became furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You call this not understanding music?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you blind? Or deaf?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You call this not understanding music?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant director extended a finger, pointing tremblingly at the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director, I don't know if I'm blind or deaf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only know that the livestream room has already exploded!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exploded! Yes, the livestream room had completely exploded!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy crap! Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap! I have no culture, so I just use 'holy crap' for everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Divine tune! This is the absolute divine tune!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awesome (voice crack)! This is true art! Who dares to say the suona is tacky from now on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you see that? This 'Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix' really attracted so many birds!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this real? Is this real? Did this tune really attract so many birds?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not only is the tune good, Su Meng's blowing is amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To the person above... *cough, cough, cough*... alright, I thought of something else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I previously thought Su Meng playing the suona for a funeral was a bit tacky, but today, why do I feel like he's become a legend with one tune?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My dad asked me why I was kneeling to watch the screen. I showed him the livestream, and now our whole family is kneeling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Weibo's trending searches, a piece of news suddenly landed on the top headline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>#A performance of \"Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix\" attracts the chirping of a hundred birds! (Explosive)#\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Sister Qin looked at the Weibo top headline and was completely dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that the previous positioning of Su Meng's persona was really wrong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this the correct way to open Su Meng?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the entertainment industry, who has ever become famous by playing the suona?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Numb, numb...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Artistic masterpiece! This is a true artistic masterpiece!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Longguo Conservatory of Music, Teacher Hu's hands were trembling a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only him, almost all the students nodded silently, deeply agreeing with this evaluation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The tune is good, the performance is even better!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still underestimated him. His suona technique has already far surpassed mine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What? Everyone stared at Teacher Hu in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You are the recognized number one suona player in the country!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How... but thinking of the scene of a hundred birds chirping in the picture, everyone was relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how good Teacher Hu's suona technique is, can it cause such a big scene? Just kidding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Playing \"Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix\" really attracted a hundred birds to chirp; this is almost a myth!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this be the legendary unity of person and suona?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teacher Hu sighed for a while, then suddenly remembered something and said urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bai Bai Xiaoling, I asked you to contact Su Meng's agency, did you contact them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling nodded obediently and explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have already communicated with his manager, and we have reached a preliminary agreement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After he finishes filming the show, he will come to give us a few lectures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lectures? The students below were instantly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they are studying folk music, as part of the Longguo Conservatory of Music, they also have some pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They always sneer at these traffic celebrities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they didn't expect that Teacher Hu would actually invite a traffic celebrity to give lectures?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking of the scene just now, everyone was relieved again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such miraculous suona technique, what's wrong with him being your teacher?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teacher Hu nodded, then suddenly shook his head again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not enough, still not enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Contact them again and see if Su Meng is willing to record this tune. Our Longguo Conservatory of Music is willing to cooperate fully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even for several domestic orchestras, as long as he needs it, I'll sell this old face of mine and pull people over for him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This tune deserves the highest standard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of a grave, led by an old man, a group of people wearing mourning clothes suddenly knelt down in front of Su Meng with a thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, led by the old man, they started kowtowing to Su Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh my god, I'm just a young man, why are you a group of filial descendants kowtowing to me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you shortening my lifespan? Or are you trying to send me off?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly dodged, grabbed the old man, and said urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old man, what are you doing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man was already in tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My old father worked hard his whole life. I didn't expect that when he left, there would be a master like you to see him off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With so many birds seeing my father off, he won't be lonely on the road to the underworld!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's worth it! This life is really worth it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Master! Thank you, Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng was also a bit touched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his previous life, there was a movie called \"Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the customs of the older generation in some places, \"Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix\" cannot be played casually at a funeral.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Only elderly people with high prestige and virtue are qualified to enjoy \"Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't expect that after coming to this parallel world, there would be signs of this too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But having said that, I really just wanted to show off and gain some popularity!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Master, why haven't I seen you before? Where did you take jobs before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The head of the Li Troupe asked with admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only the head of the Li Troupe, but even Wang Wang Laowu, who picked up Su Meng, was the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He originally thought he had picked up a master, but who knew this master would be so awesome?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng chuckled and said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, it's a bit embarrassing to say, but this is my first time taking a funeral job!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First time taking a funeral job?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two troupe heads looked at each other, and the head of the Li Troupe suddenly realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, you must have been taking wedding jobs before, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh right, Master Su, our troupe has a job tomorrow...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get lost!\" Wang Wang Laowu pushed him away and said dissatisfiedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you shameless? Stealing people right in front of me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, he put on a full smile again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the way he looked at Su Meng was even more respectful than how he looked at his own master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the true master!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, do you see if tomorrow is convenient? There's a funeral job in Qinghe Village tomorrow...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Wang, Master Su already said he was taking wedding jobs before. Master Su, our troupe's job tomorrow is a wedding job, look...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our host family tomorrow is generous, definitely worthy of Master Su.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is Master Su the kind of person who looks at money? Wedding jobs are good, so festive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su is a master at funeral jobs, don't you cause trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What trouble? Didn't you hear Master Su say? He also wrote 'Wedding Procession', 'Carrying the Bridal Sedan', these are definitely for wedding jobs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng chuckled, watching the two troupe heads arguing, feeling it was very interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eldest grandson of the deceased walked over, followed by a young girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eldest son held Su Meng's hand tightly and said gratefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, thank you so much today. Your craft is truly beyond reproach!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My grandfather having you to see him off, this life is worth it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Niuniu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl behind bowed slightly and handed over a thick red envelope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, this red envelope is a little token from our family. Please don't mind if it's too little.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With your craft to see my great-grandfather off, he really...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh? Why do you look a bit familiar?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Niuniu held the red envelope, suddenly stunned, looking at Su Meng suspiciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng didn't do much disguise when he came out this time, just wearing a hat and glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he followed the traffic route, and his fans were mostly young girls; in the countryside, no one paid attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since this family was busy with the funeral, they hadn't been online these past two days and didn't recognize him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today, for the sake of a solemn performance, Su Meng wore a Zhongshan suit and took off his hat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This girl is an urban white-collar worker who pays more attention to the entertainment industry, and she looked at Su Meng with more suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that he couldn't hide it anymore, Su Meng didn't care and chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello Niuniu, I am Su Meng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah~~~ It's Su Meng, it's really Su Meng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Niuniu became excited, her eyes turning into little hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eldest son looked confused and interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Niuniu, do you know this master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What master, this is a big celebrity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Niuniu grabbed Su Meng's hand, shaking it desperately, excited to the point of being incoherent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, I'm your fan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't expect to see the real you? And it's at our family's grave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emmm... Su Meng felt bad instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of talk is this? What do you mean by \"the real you\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the livestream room, there was also a burst of laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her father was stunned for a moment, then suddenly slapped his thigh and realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said so! Whose master could have such good skills? So it's a big celebrity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This must be a big celebrity who plays the suona, a big musician!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Niuniu pouted and said unhappily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, what are you talking about? Brother Su is an actor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, I didn't expect you to be able to play the suona? And play it so well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people from the suona troupe next to them were all stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wang Laowu was stunned for a while and asked suspiciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um... girl, did you recognize the wrong person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he's a big celebrity, why would he run to the countryside to take a funeral job?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng waved his hand indifferently and said nonchalantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Wang, look at what you're saying. So what if I'm a big celebrity? Can't a big celebrity take a funeral job?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To use your words, we eat by our skills, that's not shameful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the crowd, there was already some commotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially some young people, hearing the name Su Meng, surrounded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although some people didn't care for this traffic celebrity, he was still a big celebrity after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually appearing in front of them, everyone was very curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Niuniu's curiosity was overflowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, that's what you say, but you're a big celebrity after all. Isn't it shameful to take a funeral job?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here we go again. Su Meng was also helpless, sighed, and asked coaxingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what if I'm a celebrity? Celebrities are people too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me ask you, is Deng Deng Deng Ziqi a big celebrity?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\" Many people nodded at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let me tell you, Deng Deng Deng Ziqi also needs to eat, and she will drool when she sees delicious food!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah? A group of people were instantly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng wasn't finished and continued to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Yang is a big celebrity, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1923,"2026-06-14T05:02:39.376Z","2026-06-14T06:01:34.412Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","fbb2b9a54e18fcfb30c3756d8476640380c7bc71df5efcbe581892e7c9ee794e","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-13","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-11",277,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-cover.jpg"]