[{"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-14":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},1930599,2633,"Chapter 14","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-14",14,"\u003Cp>Su Meng suddenly got a bit anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what if I'm a big star? A big star can't work for free either!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I make a living by my craft, it's not shameful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well said!\" Niu Niu's father glared at her, snatched the red envelope from her hand, and shoved it into Su Meng's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was already beaming like a flower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You young man are truly honest. With this craft, what's there to be ashamed of?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, young man, do you have a partner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh? This sudden turn of events left Su Meng stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The father pushed Niu Niu in front of Su Meng and said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My daughter is also single, and since you know each other, why don't you try dating?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What? Su Meng was completely numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big brother, we're at a grave!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You're introducing a date to your daughter... is this appropriate?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Su Meng, can you say a little less!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the phone, Ms. Qin's tone even had a bit of pleading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These few home truths of yours have offended all of them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To put it even more exaggeratedly, you're almost the public enemy of the entertainment industry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ms. Qin, what does that mean? How did I become the public enemy of the entertainment industry?\" Su Meng was also a bit puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ms. Qin sighed and said gloomily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For these stars, maintaining a good persona and a high level of prestige is a must.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With your talk of pooping and farting, didn't you instantly drag down their prestige?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without high prestige as support, why would those international first-line brands look for them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng curled his lips, feeling a bit dismissive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his past life, he was just an ordinary person and didn't understand the ins and outs of the entertainment industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as a big shot with a system, aren't I the one with the most prestige?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I, a dignified system big shot, can lower myself to take on funeral work, are you mortals still embarrassed to be high and mighty?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But having said that, although your move of taking on funeral work is a bit... the effect is not bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The online buzz these past two days has been very high; you must absolutely stabilize your popularity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ms. Qin exhorted earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, the Longguo Music Academy sent an invitation to the company, inviting you to give a few lectures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In addition, they are willing to cooperate with you to record the piece 'Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The company thinks this is a good thing, what do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Longguo Music Academy? Su Meng's eyes lit up instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, good, why don't we discuss it with them, how about I release a suona album?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've written many suona pieces, some for funerals, some for weddings...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng~~~~\" Ms. Qin's voice changed pitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you so obsessed with funeral work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The persona the company set for you is the cold and domineering boss type.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at your performance these past few days, what have you become?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, forget it, just focus on recording the show for now, we'll talk after it's done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ms. Qin gave a few hurried instructions and hung up the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng chuckled, not taking it to heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is a persona important?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a big shot with a system, backed by the civilization of an entire planet, do I need to consider a persona?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of the system, Su Meng suddenly remembered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I've been having too much fun these past few days, I forgot to check the system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"System, come, come, let me see how much popularity value I have now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding~ System prompt: You currently have [X] popularity points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over a million?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng was also a bit surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The calculation of the system's popularity value isn't just counting people entering the livestream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It requires fans to genuinely recognize his work, behavior, etc., to gain popularity points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's already over a million?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then what are we waiting for, must do a draw!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"System, give me a ten-draw!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following his words, the system's popularity value instantly dropped by one million, making Su Meng suck his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making money isn't easy, but spending it is too easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hundred thousand per draw, this million is gone just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding~ Congratulations on completing the draw, you have received the following rewards:\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"1. Mastery of basic music knowledge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"2. God-level erhu skill mastery.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"3. Proficient-level acting skill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"4. Proficient-level hosting skill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"5. Movie script 'Falling Leaves Return to Roots'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"6. Thanks for your patronage *5.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft~~~ Su Meng almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>God-level \"thanks for your patronage\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a waste, truly a waste!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after looking carefully, he laughed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another god-level skill?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it's the less common erhu, it's still a god-level skill, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the system mall, a god-level skill costs a full ten million popularity points!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there are two proficient-level skills, plus mastery of basic music knowledge?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a movie script?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Profit, profit, huge profit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bandleader Li just opened his mouth to call him, but Su Meng glared at him fiercely, scaring him into changing his address immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, are you really willing to take on a wedding job for us tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng chuckled and said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've seen it these past two days, my funeral work vibe is a bit too strong, even the filial sons and grandsons can't take it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Weddings are good, festive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Wang Wang Laowu looked resentful; after all, this was clearly the master he had picked up, why did he end up benefiting the Li family band?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Meng patted Wang Wang Laowu on the shoulder and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Old Wang, don't be too sad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm an actor after all, I can't be blowing the suona with you every day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But since we're fated, maybe there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opportunities for cooperation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wang Laowu blurted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, will you come back to blow the suona in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng shook his head, suddenly remembering a movie from his past life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's hard to say, after all, I'm an actor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe in the future when I'm filming, I'll drag you all over for a cameo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm... let's film a movie about the suona!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\" Wang Wang Laowu's face instantly beamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filming a movie, how high-end is that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would have thought that after blowing the suona for a lifetime, I'd have a chance to film a movie? And a movie about the suona?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no doubt about Su Meng's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they had only been together for a day or two, in his heart, he had completely accepted Su Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cameraman next to him was even a bit envious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm half a person in the entertainment industry too, why don't you look for me for something like filming a movie?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that in Su Meng's eyes, someone as handsome as me has no human rights?\u003C\u002Fp>",1174,"2026-06-14T05:02:39.376Z","2026-06-14T06:01:34.412Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","646524aad60d135f59e97612b24e8dfa188eeee9096756add66386a3fe91b5bf","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-15","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-13",277,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-cover.jpg"]