[{"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-166":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},1930751,2633,"Chapter 166","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-166",166,"\u003Cp>Su Meng’s words also caused the other hundred or so people to nod silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng had left them some face, and they were naturally able to grasp the situation clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reassuming their stances, the two fought together once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This great battle could be described as nothing short of exhilarating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng’s combat style was a professional-grade skill bestowed by the system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the system’s usual nature, while it was called professional-grade, it was actually the limit of what an ordinary person could achieve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By comparison, although Shi Shi Shi Dazhi’s combat skills were strong, they were still a notch weaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his experience was incomparably rich.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially having been on the battlefield, he still carried a trace of killing intent on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he truly unleashed his full strength, Su Meng was actually suppressed by him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Su Meng’s skills were there, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with his god-tier physical fitness, he was fierce as hell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, he began to master his combat skills, and he actually managed to forcefully turn the situation around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From falling into a disadvantage at the start, to being evenly matched, and then later, he was actually suppressing Shi Shi Shi Dazhi!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding soldiers watching were all staring with eyes wide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their view, Su Meng’s learning and growth speed was too fast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had watched with their own eyes as he transformed from a combat novice into a combat master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was simply god-like!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re dead!” Su Meng delivered a palm strike, stopping just short of Shi Shi Shi Dazhi’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, stepping back, he said loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who among the crowd couldn’t see it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this were real combat, that palm strike would have directly taken Shi Shi Shi Dazhi’s life!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene was deathly silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stared at Su Meng, their gazes completely changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shock this time was far greater than the first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Shi Shi Shi Dazhi had used all his abilities, and yet he still lost?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng cracked his neck, still feeling a bit unsatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking for a moment, he waved at the surroundings and said loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there anyone else who isn’t convinced?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bring a few more people; I want to fight ten!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fight ten… ten… ten…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The booming voice echoed through the rehearsal hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping was so scared he sat down on the floor, becoming a paralyzed duo with Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Qin Qin Qianyan, however, had her eyes wide open, her gaze glowing with greed as she looked at Su Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strong! Too strong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were to transition into an action star, how much money would that make?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bring a few more people; I want to fight ten!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng’s words instantly ignited the anger of the surrounding special forces soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, when Su Meng wanted to face Shi Shi Shi Dazhi squarely, they still respected him a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defeating Shi Shi Shi Dazhi also made them feel a trace of admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But… you want to fight ten?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you being too arrogant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you know who we are?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most elite army special forces of the Eastern Theater!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You want to fight ten?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they looked at Su Meng as if they wanted to swallow him whole, not a single person moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng snorted coldly and said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Li Yunlong on the battlefield often fought many with few, and the weak against the strong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today, I will let you see whether I am qualified to play this Li Li Yunlong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those special forces soldiers hadn’t read the script and didn’t understand what he meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Shi Shi Dazhi, however, was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You want to fight ten just to prove this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing their expressions, Su Meng continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? If you were on the battlefield, would you also insist on one-on-one combat?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re all men, give me a straight answer!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are we fighting or not?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fight!” Shi Shi Shi Dazhi stood up with difficulty, looked at him deeply, and said loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Black Tiger Assault Team, step forward!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten burly men stepped forward reflexively and roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Attack!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the ten men hesitated, they still complied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, they naturally formed a combat formation, firmly surrounding Su Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the middle of the rehearsal hall, Su Meng took a deep breath and slowly assumed a starting stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one was unfamiliar with this posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the old men in the park practiced it every single day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, this was Tai Chi!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng wasn’t a fool; using combat techniques to fight Shi Shi Shi Dazhi earlier had only barely resulted in a win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanting to fight ten? He’d better wash up and go to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this Tai Chi was different; this was a god-tier skill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since there were so many experts today, Su Meng naturally wanted to try it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, having a god-tier skill and not using it would be the real foolishness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Attack!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they hadn’t practiced in advance, these elites acted with a tacit understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three people lunged from three different directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One threw a straight punch at Su Meng’s chest, while another used a grappling move to lock onto his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third person aimed for Su Meng’s legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, they covered the upper, middle, and lower paths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just them, the other seven also paused briefly before charging in the second wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sealing off the surroundings completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ensuring they wouldn’t interfere with each other while providing mutual support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worthy of being the elite of the elites, they executed a near-perfect attack based purely on tacit understanding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Su Meng’s Tai Chi was a god-tier skill, and it feared group attacks the least!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng stepped forward seemingly casually, avoiding the low-level attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a flick of his hand, he supported the first person’s wrist, turning and twisting it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That person felt an inexplicable force, and their entire body lost control.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That punch seemed to have the same force, but the direction was completely skewed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It smashed into the head of the comrade attacking the middle path!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a moment later, Su Meng had already extricated himself from the first wave of three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three behind, however, collided with each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the second wave had already charged over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng didn’t dodge or evade, but met them head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, he had entered the zone, and his Tai Chi was gradually beginning to integrate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his movements looked light and slow, every strike used four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ward off! Roll back! Press! Push! Pluck! Split! Elbow! Lean…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ten people attacking him were feeling increasingly frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng’s speed didn’t look fast, but they just couldn’t hit him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every move they made would inexplicably end up hitting their own comrades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From time to time, they would even take a punch or kick from their own people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How the hell were they supposed to fight?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes passed, and the ten men were all bruised and swollen, but look at Su Meng?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn’t even a single bead of sweat on his forehead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone around was completely stunned, their heads buzzing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop! We… admit defeat!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Shi Shi Dazhi finally couldn’t watch anymore and sighed, his tone filled with desolation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ten men had long since lost the will to fight and silently retreated, collapsing in a heap on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just them, the other soldiers who hadn’t participated were also staring blankly, completely doubting their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even had red-rimmed eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had always proudly believed they were the most elite special forces of the Eastern Theater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten against one, and they couldn’t even beat an ordinary civilian?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people’s convictions were shaken at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they had a game system, they would clearly see that the morale of the entire Second Squadron had plummeted to the bottom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s admitting defeat? So easily?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng withdrew his hands, feeling somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system was indeed the most awesome existence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning to see the group looking like they had lost their parents, he shook his head and said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Squadron Leader Shi, I have a question for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Shi Shi Dazhi managed to snap out of it, squeezing out a smile that looked worse than crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Su, go ahead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I ask you, is your wife dead?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This inexplicable question stunned everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asking this, isn’t that cursing someone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Li Yunlong is not a god of war, and he has failed more than once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“His troops were decimated, his wife was captured, and he even personally ordered the shelling that killed his own wife.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But then?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did Li Li Yunlong become decadent? Did he sink into despair? Did he never recover?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He just silently licked his wounds, then regrouped and charged onto the battlefield once more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Li Yunlong is not a real historical figure, but he is a microcosm of many of our army’s martyrs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won’t say much more; Squadron Leader Shi can think about it himself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you still want to participate in this show, I welcome you with open arms!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he turned to look at Duan Duan Jiangping and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss, Director Xiang, let’s continue our previous work.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, he walked out of the rehearsal hall door on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping and Qin Qin Qin Qianyan exchanged glances and followed silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming looked at this one, then at that one, and finally followed as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiao walked to the door and suddenly turned back to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Squadron Leader Shi, I’m not a soldier, and I don’t understand much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just suspect that your superiors sent you to be extras in this show not just to film a simple movie.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But hoping that you would experience the mental journey of the martyrs through this show.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For contemporary soldiers to inherit the glory of the martyrs, the most important thing is to inherit the spiritual strength of the martyrs!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm… I know Su Meng quite well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you want to ask him for advice on something, he certainly won’t be stingy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, she also turned and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the silent rehearsal hall, Shi Shi Shi Dazhi suddenly raised his head and said loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second Squadron! Assemble!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the order, everyone instantly formed a neat square formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I order!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today’s training task: read the script!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we truly understand this script, truly understand the martyrs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then our Second Squadron can truly be invincible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only then can we be called the true blade of the nation!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!” The massive roar, carrying an overwhelming momentum, rushed out of the rehearsal hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the office desks outside, many water cups shook!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He He Weiguo was reading a document while picking up the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shi Shi Dazhi, have you met the director? When does filming start?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Report to the Brigade Commander!” Shi Shi Shi Dazhi said loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My unit has received orders to perform extra duties and has successfully joined the crew.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Additionally…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brigade Commander, we finally understand the intention behind you arranging this task for us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Previously, our squadron had major problems, with a prevalent attitude of arrogance and conceit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As the commanding officer of the Second Squadron, I bear an inescapable responsibility.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We are currently conducting deep reflection, and we will definitely correct our attitude, guard against arrogance and rashness, be tenacious and unyielding, and become a true sharp sword!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm? He He Weiguo was stunned for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could tell whether these words were from the heart or just slogans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But didn’t you just join the crew?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You were arrogant just yesterday, how did your attitude suddenly change today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shi Shi Shi Dazhi, what happened? Tell me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, He He Weiguo’s voice came from the office.\u003C\u002Fp>",1981,"2026-06-14T05:02:39.376Z","2026-06-14T06:01:34.412Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","4b5d4c3a1cd931d13b77f51e9d87746672fc7de0b8ea647fd2e6043799e3a45f","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-167","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-165",277,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-cover.jpg"]