[{"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-123":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},1930708,2633,"Chapter 123","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-123",123,"\u003Cp>\"Flowers are blooming at the foot of the rolling green mountains!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of rhythm is the most swaying!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of singing is the most cheerful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the singing, everyone moved at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising hands, lifting legs, turning around... the movements were smooth and beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... isn't this square dancing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng, you are actually leading the quasi-artists of the Imperial Music Academy... to dance square dancing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling, where is the momentum of swallowing mountains and rivers when you sang 'Mountain and River Map' last time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did it suddenly become so... rustic?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the daze of countless people, the brainwashing melody echoed in their ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vibrating music frequency was actually inexplicably high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The winding river water comes from the sky,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Flowing toward that colorful sea!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The fiery folk songs are our expectations,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Walking and singing all the way is the most comfortable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We want to sing, we want to sing the most! Painfully!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the inexplicably brainwashing melody, the fierce tiger sealed in the hearts of many middle-aged and elderly people was already unable to hold back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their hands and feet couldn't help but tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I really want to dance, I can't hold it anymore!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling sang with more and more state, her voice full and high-spirited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are the most beautiful cloud in the sky!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me keep you with my heart!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Su Meng's voice ring out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his voice made countless people spit out, because he sang —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahaha~~~~ killed me with laughter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl laughed, covering her stomach, rolling on the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her words didn't get any response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because at this time, her mother's expression was serious, her body swaying with the melody, as if she had heard the battle song of fate; this is the call of the era!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only Mom, Grandma also had a serious expression, giving comments from a professional perspective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This song... good to listen to!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way?\" The girl was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This song feels so rustic... Stay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could finish, the music in her ears reached a certain node.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, she had a flash of inspiration and shouted \"Stay\" at the same time as Su Meng on TV.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scaring her into covering her mouth quickly, looking around in horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm clearly listening to this song for the first time, but why am I so familiar with this melody?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did I shout these three words so naturally?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I understand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be... I was reborn, and now I'm starting to awaken the memories of my past life?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum hum hum~~~ according to the routine of Feilu novels...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within three years, I will inevitably reach the top of the world's richest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the girl felt that she had instantly become the protagonist of the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this happy moment, I must sing a song —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a WeChat group, the group owner suddenly sent a message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gather tonight, we're learning a new dance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone replied below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren't we PKing with the East Square tonight? What song are we changing to now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words were like poking a hornet's nest, and countless people typed a few words below at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most Dazzling Ethnic Style!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most Dazzling Ethnic Style!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most Dazzling Ethnic Style!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the group was extremely united.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, someone suddenly sent a sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emergency military intelligence! The East Square gave an order to gather at 5 o'clock in the afternoon; they want to seize the opportunity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group owner's eyes were instantly murderous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? Is it that even square dancing is starting to roll now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sisters! Gather at 2 o'clock in the afternoon! Roll them to death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the living room, Mom wiped the sweat from her forehead, stopped dancing, and looked relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This song, really good to listen to!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma rubbed her shoulders and nodded repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This song, really good to listen to!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandpa wiped his drool and said, still wanting more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These legs are really good to listen to... oh no, this song... really good to look at...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm? In Grandma's gaze, there was a bit more murderous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't think I don't know, you were just looking at those students dancing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandpa was in danger without knowing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brat, play this song again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Play the song?\" Grandma squeezed a few words through her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't you want to watch Peking Opera? Play Peking Opera!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to see if the big painted face looks better, or the big girl looks better!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl shrank her neck and quickly opened Bilibili, casting it to the TV.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today's Bilibili was also extremely powerful, with a few big words written on the homepage banner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ancient Style Master's Peking Opera Debut!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bilibili is basically young people, and the vast majority are not into traditional arts like Peking Opera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the words \"Ancient Style Master\" have magic!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl climbed in from the banner instantly and was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, it's only been a few minutes, and it already has over 200,000 views?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She subconsciously glanced at the comments below and was startled again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below this video, there were actually nearly ten thousand comments!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn! Damn damn damn! Apart from saying 'damn', I'm speechless!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apart from saying 666, I'm too shocked to speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hardcore! This play is too damn hardcore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My grandpa is too shocked to speak, Grandpa, I'm too shocked to speak!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng can actually sing Peking Opera? It seems he sings it not bad? But this content...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I had no feelings for Peking Opera, but this performance... I'm on my knees!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Legend has it that both the Qianlong Emperor and Empress Dowager Cixi praised this play endlessly. Seeing it today, it truly lives up to its reputation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm on my knees for Su Meng! I'm on my knees for the three great masters!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole family saw these comments, and one by one, they were startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandfather scratched his head and asked in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you young people dislike Peking Opera? Why do you all seem so enthusiastic?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmother nodded with a serious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems this performance is indeed quite extraordinary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\" Mother also nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't really like listening to operas either, but since it's Su Meng singing, I'm a bit expectant too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Girl, what are you still standing there for? Hurry up and play it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to see if it can be used for square dancing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl suddenly felt terrible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you thinking about square dancing for every single piece of music?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why don't you adapt funeral music for square dancing too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it, forget it. Since Mother has spoken, I'd better play it quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she pressed the play button, the stage slowly appeared on the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a few large characters slowly emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These large characters left the whole family stunned and speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandfather pointed at the screen with trembling hands, his voice sounding somewhat dry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this... traditional... Peking Opera?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl stared at the screen, also falling into deep self-doubt...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, everyone is here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Deyun Society, Luan Yunping counted the heads and said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Dagang just nodded slightly and said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait? The group looked at each other, all a bit bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's wrong with Master today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Guo Qilin looked at this one, then at that one, and relying on his close relationship, he gathered his courage and spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, you called us all here, is there something going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many of the brothers haven't had lunch yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Dagang didn't speak, but Uncle Yu said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We called you here today because there is an important matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all know that Peking Opera segments are often used in crosstalk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And today, your Junior Master will publicly perform a piece of traditional Peking Opera.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This was the grand finale when the Four Great Anhui Troupes entered the capital; even Empress Dowager Cixi praised it endlessly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it weren't for your Junior Master possessing great fortune, this wonderful play might truly have been lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, learn well later. If there's anything you don't understand, ask your Junior Master for guidance later!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group looked at each other, feeling that this scene seemed somewhat familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Qin Xiaoxian blurted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, is Junior Master going to perform the traditional Peking Opera 'Three Heroes Battle Kakashi' this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Dagang's face turned black instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think your Junior Master is that unreliable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slandering an elder, Qin Qin Xiaoxian, 500 deducted from this month's salary!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Qin Xiaoxian wished he could slap himself a few times; why did you have to open your mouth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it's great, it's really become paying to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, the TV and speakers are all connected, and it's about time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Xiao Xiao Yueyue finished setting up the equipment and walked over to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Dagang nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Play it, everyone learn from it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Xiao Xiao Yueyue nimbly pressed the play button.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a stage appeared on the TV screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Dagang frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This stage is a bit crude; just one table, not even a background?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Yu didn't mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time was too tight; perhaps Junior Brother didn't have time to prepare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But since the National Peking Opera Theater is involved, and the three great masters are all out, this traditional Peking Opera piece must be very... Holy crap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy crap!\" Not just Uncle Yu, everyone at the scene couldn't help but exclaim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Dagang widened his eyes, staring blankly at the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the screen, a few words slowly emerged... \u003C\u002Fp>",1608,"2026-06-14T05:02:39.376Z","2026-06-18T03:10:38.119Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","3679dbdae5d09d8eb07b86d6960791579c4c8932ec89f17039af26c137d71e9c","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-124","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-122",277,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-cover.jpg"]