[{"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-159":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},1930744,2633,"Chapter 159: Central Television... what's going on?","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-159",159,"\u003Cp>\"What? You want to film a drama?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Su Meng say this, Duan Duan Jiangping was stunned again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Didn't you say you were going to film a movie? How did it become a drama?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then he thought, *a drama is good, dramas have long shooting cycles.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*If you go film another movie, will it take three days? Or five?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*At this stage, you'd better keep a low profile and stay safe.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*A drama is good, won't it take you a few months to film?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*By the time the heat dies down, you can come back out and jump around.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could think it through, Sister Qin had already spoken first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem! If you want to film, then film!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let the boss be your producer and handle all those messy chores; you just focus on filming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much are you planning to invest this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng rubbed his chin and thought for a moment before finally making up his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time I'm going to play big; let's set the investment at 100 million!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much? 100 million?\" Hearing this number, Duan Duan Jiangping's face turned green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Have you ever filmed a drama before? You're asking for 100 million right off the bat?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Qin glared at him, then turned back to Su Meng with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem! Isn't it just 100 million? Sister has money!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, how are you planning to split the shares?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng thought for a moment and made a lion's share request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll put in 30 million, write, direct, and star in it, and take 60% of the shares. The company puts in 70 million and takes 40%...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The company has no money!\" Duan Duan Jiangping's face turned green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Are you treating the company like a sucker? Where does that leave me, the boss?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get lost!\" Sister Qin kicked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at your stingy face! Isn't it just 70 million? Sister will pay it! Sister has money!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And let Old Duan handle those messy things; we'll just lie back and make money!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping was on the verge of tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*You have money? Do you have any idea where your money came from?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Isn't it all from my private stash and the money earned from 'Flash Girl'?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*That movie Su Meng filmed in three days took away 500 million from Bilibili alone, including guarantees and revenue sharing!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Plus theater box office revenue, product placement, subsequent derivative copyrights...*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*A casual calculation shows the total revenue exceeded 1 billion!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*But the problem is, the total investment for that movie was only 3 million! How many times over is that profit?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*In this investment, Sister Qin took 40%, which is hundreds of millions in profit!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*This was all supposed to be my money...*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping's heart was bleeding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that things were settled, Su Meng nodded and continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let's settle it like that for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a war drama with large-scale scenes; I can't handle it alone, so I need an assistant director who is good at large-scale scenes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the drama project setup, filing, and those things, I'll leave to you, Boss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for actors, I need a large number of veteran actors this time; I'll make a list first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I'm off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Su Meng walk out, Sister Qin beamed with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our Su Meng has finally grown up; he knows to bring Sister Qin along when making money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last time 3 million earned hundreds of millions, how much will this one earn?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping looked at her, seeing her lost in the joy of counting money, drool almost flowing out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't hold it in anymore and said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That... Sister Qin, I have to remind you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a drama! It has to be aired on TV stations!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But now, Su Meng has offended Central Television, so which TV station would dare to take it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your money...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh? Sister Qin froze, her face suddenly turning pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean... I'm going to lose 70 million this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping nodded silently, his face heavy, but his heart was incredibly happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Hahaha, that's what you get for showing off! Have you learned your lesson now?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, Sister Qin stomped her foot and finally made up her mind. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Damn! Isn't it just 70 million?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old lady has money! I can afford to lose it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At worst, I'll just treat it as spoiling a child!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holy crap! *That works too?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping looked at her, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Is this still my wife who loves money more than her life?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Qin turned her head, saw his stunned expression, and immediately got angry, kicking him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're the boss, why are you still standing there? Why aren't you going to make money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This year's company revenue must increase by 70 million... oh no, 700 million!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can't do it, don't even think about getting into my bed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing at the door of the station director's office, Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming felt numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Is the result of Su Meng blasting the Spring Festival Gala finally coming today?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*No wonder people say, do more, err more; do less, err less; do nothing, err nothing.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*You could have just done the gala step-by-step, why did you have to be so proactive?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*For the sake of two good programs, you provoked Su Meng.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Now it's great, I'm the one who has to take the blame...*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a few deep breaths, Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming knocked on the door twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing the door open, Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming kept his head down, his voice lacking confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director, you were looking for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The director looked up at him and said lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Xiang, you've been busy with the gala lately, you must be exhausted, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have any plans for your next stage of work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Here it comes!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming was on the verge of tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*I'm just a director at Central Television, and the leader is personally concerned about my work?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Don't you understand what this means?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*This is a demotion!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*They've even given me the reason!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*You've been so busy with the gala, you must be tired!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Letting you rest well is the leader showing concern for their subordinates!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming felt bitter, but didn't dare show it on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm mainly doing the finishing work for the gala right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't have any other work arrangements for the time being.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The director nodded and said lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you don't have any work arrangements, I happen to have a small matter to hand over to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Here it comes...*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*If it's a blessing, it's not a curse; if it's a curse, you can't avoid it!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming took a deep breath, adopting a \"death-defying\" stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director, please instruct me, I will definitely... obey the organization's arrangements...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Report!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The office door pushed open, Shi Shi Shi Dazhi strode in, stood at attention, and saluted with a slap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good day, Brigade Commander!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brigade Commander He He Weiguo returned the salute and pointed to a chair, signaling him to sit down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shi Shi Dazhi, how is the training of the Second Squadron going recently?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Report to the Brigade Commander, everything is going smoothly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He He Weiguo nodded and said lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I heard that your Second Squadron has been getting a bit cocky lately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Shi Shi Dazhi smiled confidently, his face full of pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brigade Commander, our Second Squadron is a special squadron, the elite of the elite!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the exercises just conducted, we performed so well, cutting through those ordinary troops like chopping melons and vegetables.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's inevitable that everyone is a bit proud, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But please rest assured, Brigade Commander, I will definitely do a good job with the soldiers' psychological work and keep up the good work!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He He Weiguo shook his head slightly and said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arrogant soldiers are bound to fail; this is a bloody lesson from countless people in history.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our brigade is a special warfare brigade, and your Second Squadron is the special forces of the special forces.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once war comes, we are the ones who have to be on the front lines first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your current mindset...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Shi Shi Shi Dazhi and saw a hint of disdain in the depths of his eyes; he clearly hadn't taken his words to heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sighing slightly, He He Weiguo changed the subject directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In a while, your squadron's training work will be paused.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take a month to carry out a special mission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\" Hearing the word \"mission,\" Shi Shi Shi Dazhi's eyes were glowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood at attention and said loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please rest assured, Brigade Commander, I guarantee to complete the mission!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May I ask, Brigade Commander, what kind of mission requires using our trump card?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He He Weiguo stood up, picked up a document from the table, and said lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go and feel the glory of the martyrs!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Shi Shi Dazhi took the document in confusion, glanced at it, and was instantly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brigade Commander, you want us... to go be... extras?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are special forces!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is an order!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, Director Xiang, why are you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping greeted him warmly with a full face of smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But inside, he was already starting to wail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Why would the dignified general director of the Spring Festival Gala come here? Do I even need to ask?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Isn't it to hold me accountable?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Su Meng, you little bastard, you've killed me!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming showed no signs of anger, but was instead full of enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, President Duan, I've come uninvited, it's very rude of me, please don't take offense!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've come this time because I have something I'd like to discuss with you and Teacher Su, what do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*It's over, he's going to curse us to our faces!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sighing in his heart, he still kept a smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, please, let's go to my office and have a cup of tea first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone, go call Su Meng to my office!\" \u003C\u002Fp>",1699,"2026-06-14T05:02:39.376Z","2026-06-18T03:10:38.119Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","53b326daa11f97018c5f6f13bac07019f4bfeab77a707cddfd729e11fde1fb74","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-160","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-158",277,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-cover.jpg"]