[{"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-160":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},1930745,2633,"Chapter 160","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-160",160,"\u003Cp>\"Oh right, call Sister Qin over too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulling Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming toward the office, he said with a pained heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Xiang, this matter is my fault!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't manage Su Meng well, letting him stir up such a big commotion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, I've already criticized him severely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn't he know his own status? How could he dare to do such things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has also realized his mistake and has promised never to do it again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about we just leave it at that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*What?* Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming was suddenly anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President Duan, this matter cannot just end like this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came here today specifically for this matter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there isn't a satisfactory answer today, our station director will definitely tear me apart!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holy crap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping's legs went weak, and he almost sat on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*This matter has already alarmed the station director of Central Television?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Such a big shot has come to hold us accountable personally?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Mommy, Su Meng, you've killed me!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Xiang, I beg you, our company is small and weak, we really can't withstand such turmoil.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, I'll lock Su Meng in a dark room and stop all his work!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't!\" Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can't stop it! Absolutely not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not only can you not stop it, you have to use a small whip to lash him into working, the faster the better!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Holy crap, even a small whip?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping was on the verge of tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Su Meng, Su Meng, look at you, what have you forced such a big director into?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*The whip is out, can candles and steel wool be far behind?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Xiang, Director Xiang, let's... sigh... fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems I have to give you an answer today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you're old, it's not good for your health to get angry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about you rest for a while, and I'll do it myself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*What the hell?* Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming was even more anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President Duan, you can't do that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter must be done by Su Meng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You do it? What the hell do you know!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you do it, won't this show be completely ruined?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That also... wait!\" Duan Duan Jiangping had a sudden realization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you say? This show? What show?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming was also stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's *Drawing Sword*, haven't we been talking about this the whole time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*What? 'Drawing Sword'?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping was also stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*So, we weren't talking about the same thing just now?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, eh? Director Xiang is here too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng pushed the door open and suddenly found the atmosphere in the room a bit off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping and Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming's faces seemed a bit awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, Director Xiang, I was just locking Su Meng in a dark room and lashing him with a small whip.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't need to trouble yourself with such a small matter, I'll do it myself...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough, cough, cough!\" Duan Duan Jiangping coughed a few times, interrupting Sister Qin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng, Sister Qin, come over and sit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Xiang is here today... um... for *Drawing Sword*.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*'Drawing Sword'?* Sister Qin was also stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pile of excuses she had prepared instantly became useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming was also a bit awkward and quickly got to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came here today representing Central Television.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's like this, didn't your company just apply for the project setup for the drama *Drawing Sword* yesterday?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Duan Duan Jiangping was also a bit puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Xiang, isn't drama project setup a matter for the Radio and Television Bureau?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Central Television... cough, cough, cough...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming glanced at Su Meng and said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Technically, this matter has nothing to do with us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, Teacher Su blasting the Central Television Spring Festival Gala has caused us a lot of trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... as the victims, it should be reasonable for Central Television to ask for some compensation, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Huh?* The few of them looked at each other, all filled with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Weren't we talking about the drama? Why are we holding people accountable again?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You submitted a story outline when you filed the record.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After a preliminary review by the Radio and Television Bureau, they felt this show had great potential, so they leaked the news to Central Television.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So Central Television also wants to participate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Simply put, we will participate in the investment and provide support in various aspects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the filming goes smoothly, we don't rule out the possibility of airing it on Central Television Channel 1.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*What?* The few of them were even more confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*This matter... is also too damn weird, right?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Are you here to hold us accountable? Are you sure you're not here to offer benefits?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*There are hundreds of dramas filed in the country every year, and we've never seen you this enthusiastic.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*You just looked at a thousand-word story outline submitted during filing, and you dare to participate in the investment?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*And you're saying it's going to air on Central Television Channel 1?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng was even more confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*What's wrong with Central Television?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*If you came to buy it after I finished filming, I wouldn't be surprised at all.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*After all, Central Television is the most suitable platform for 'Drawing Sword'.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*But now?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Except for me and Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling, even the producer Duan Duan Jiangping hasn't seen the script!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*And you dare to participate in the investment?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*If someone offers kindness for no reason, they're either up to no good or...*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng's face turned serious, and he said in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Xiang, we're not outsiders, I'll just say it directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are Central Television's conditions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming rubbed his hands, feeling quite embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are no conditions, it's just... it's just...\" \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He gritted his teeth and finally said it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's that I need to be the... assistant director!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*What? Just this condition?* The few of them suddenly had deep doubts about this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Su Meng's expression, Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming quickly added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Su, don't worry, I'm just here to help, I will absolutely not interfere with your filming work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can just go ahead and film according to your own ideas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh right, I've filmed movies and dramas before, so I'm not a stranger to these things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I'm quite good at large-scale scenes, and I've been in the industry for so long, my connections are pretty good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially with many veteran actors, I have good relationships.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, oh, oh, oh, and also, this show should need a lot of extras, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Central Television can come forward to coordinate some active-duty troops to participate in the filming...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming list them one by one, the few of them were already completely numb... \u003C\u002Fp>",1152,"2026-06-14T05:02:39.376Z","2026-06-18T03:10:38.119Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","5e9a94f59b083d618ea73c6c51730bf5b8fbe221c904784a400b87225a2be8f7","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-161","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-159",277,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-cover.jpg"]