[{"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-186":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},1930771,2633,"Chapter 186","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-186",186,"\u003Cp>\"So, I, I chased stars before... chased the wrong one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes!\" Su Meng's eyes lit up, and he said quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you don't need to chase me at all, and you can't possibly catch up to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanzi's face was ashen, feeling as if her heart had collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never thought the first idol I fanned, before I could even catch up, would end like this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng became even happier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally cured this little girl's brainlessness, not easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to chase, you can chase the drama, for example, this 'Bright Sword', it's quite good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanzi's eyes were red, and tears were about to fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this uncle is so old and ugly, I really can't get interested in chasing it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, you won't let me fan you, then can you promise me one last request?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Say it!\" Su Meng patted his chest and nodded repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as I can do it, I will definitely promise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then brother...\" Wanzi's eyes were full of hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you act in another CEO drama?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem, I promise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng didn't even think and agreed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he suddenly woke up, his face turned green, and he said tremblingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you say? You want me to act as a CEO?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\" Wanzi looked innocent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, brother, you've already promised me, you won't go back on your word, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah? Su Meng was completely stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You want me... Li Li Yunlong... to act as a CEO?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Wang heard this, and his eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Duan, Sister Qin, can iQIYI Video participate in the investment for Su Meng's new drama?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the exclusive online broadcast rights, we want them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't stupid; Su Meng's current heat was right here!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With CCTV's help, plus the gimmick of returning to being a CEO, it would definitely be profitable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Qin rolled her eyes at him and said lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not impossible to talk about this, but first reveal the remaining three digits!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other few people also had holy expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, let's go to that group and chat about Su Meng's new drama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Wang sighed long and said gloomily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As time passed, the heat of 'Bright Sword' grew higher and higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several video platforms purchased the online broadcast rights, they also launched promotions immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through multiple channels, this drama had whetted everyone's appetite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, it was Monday, and countless people sat in front of their TVs, waiting eagerly for the broadcast of 'Bright Sword'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the impassioned opening song, a black-and-white old picture slowly appeared, and a male voice sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"July 7, 1937, the Japanese army...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the background was explained, it went directly into the cruel battle scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Japanese officer walked to Sakata Nobutetsu and said loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"(Japanese) Report to the regimental commander, the brigade commander called...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people in front of the TV were startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These long dialogues were actually in Japanese?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many anti-Japanese dramas on the market nowadays, to cater to the audience, let the Japanese soldiers speak Chinese.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was easy for the viewers, but it was really distracting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although until now, the protagonist hadn't officially appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the information revealed in the dialogue between the two Japanese officers made people curious about the protagonist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fought for so long, and not a single person was captured?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the formation of troops was praised even by the Japanese officers?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But many people's hearts sank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This drama wouldn't be like those god-dramas, where the protagonist acts cool and kills everyone, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The camera finally shifted to the Eighth Route Army side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people saw the picture, and their hearts felt sour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to those Japanese soldiers, these soldiers were obviously much thinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clothes on their bodies, the weapons in their hands, compared to the Japanese soldiers, there was a clear gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plot progressed, and Li Li Yunlong's first classic quote appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of elite is that?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't believe in this evil; I, your father, am here to fight the elite!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pass my order, everyone fix bayonets, prepare to attack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words instantly made everyone's blood boil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But many people were startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your father\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a big anti-Japanese war drama pushed by CCTV, they hadn't even said a few words before starting to curse?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Report to the regimental commander, Wang Chengzhu awaits instructions!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gunner appeared in the lens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people were startled, subconsciously casting their eyes toward a major nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battalion commander looked at the screen, then at him, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang Tang Xiaojia, you actually appeared on screen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Tang Tang Xiaojia nodded, his face not half happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch TV!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On TV, Li Li Yunlong: \"...think of a way to fire a shot at him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few lines of dialogue, Zhuzi was anxious and roared directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regimental commander, you have to speak with a conscience!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just now when the Japanese attacked, you were the one shouting the loudest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhuzi, you blind bastard, give me that grenade launcher and blow it up...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people stared at Tang Tang Tang Xiaojia in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy was an expert in the electronic warfare brigade, but he had an introverted personality and usually spoke softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But on TV, he roared so fiercely?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And... you should be a small soldier, how dare you roar at the regimental commander?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battalion commander looked at the straight-backed Tang Tang Tang Xiaojia and nodded with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ever since he came back from filming, this guy was like a different person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides daily work, he spent most of his time on the training ground, as if he had been stimulated by something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this was a good thing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire plot moved very quickly, and before they knew it, one episode ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the ending song, countless people couldn't help but curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cliffhanger dog!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was enjoying watching it, and you stopped here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This plot was really compelling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Li Yunlong went to the clothing factory to be the factory manager?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Japanese actually had special forces?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the target was the Eighth Route Army headquarters?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Li Yunlong was about to become the regimental commander of the Independent Regiment, so wouldn't his opponent be this Japanese special forces unit?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One suspense after another made everyone unable to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there were only a few minutes between the two episodes, countless netizens couldn't hold back their joy of wanting to share.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old San, why are you still playing games? Come watch the Japanese fighting! Huh? Why do I sound like that too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The war scene just now was too tragic, it felt like it was real.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It wasn't easy, our predecessors had it too hard, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, this drama is good, right? It's my brother's work!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a CCTV-1 drama, opening your mouth with 'your father', closing it with 'damn it', is this really okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As more and more people shared and discussed, someone suddenly raised a question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't they say Su Meng was the lead actor? Where is he?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This question made the entire internet quiet, and then it exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn! If you hadn't reminded me, I wouldn't have noticed that Li Li Yunlong was played by Su Meng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, is this the legendary Su Meng face-changing technique? It's like a completely different person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I originally thought a little fresh meat acting in this kind of drama would be distracting, but his makeup was too perfect, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kneeling to Su Meng! Not just the makeup, this acting is too amazing, right? Who said he was a CEO before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CCTV's data monitoring room, a staff member shouted excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It grew! It grew again! The ratings grew again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These ratings grew too fiercely, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is only the first episode, and it already exceeded the ratings of the 'Water Margin' finale?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The director looked at the curve on the screen and sighed repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder the station values this drama so much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is only the first episode, and the ratings have already broken 4; if this ferments for a few more days, what will happen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This year's annual ratings champion will likely be in the bag.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's really unexpected that a mainstream anti-Japanese war drama could win the ratings championship?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two episodes had just finished broadcasting, but the momentum of becoming a hit was already achieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The topic #Bright Sword# rushed directly to the top of the trending list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless people discussed it from various angles online, and many people ran to CCTV's Weibo to urge for updates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such high heat, naturally, some people couldn't help but want to hitch a ride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Feilu Novel website, a dead-end writer called \"Xianyun Xianyun Shisilang\" also posted an analysis article in his book review section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On the reasons for the explosion of 'Bright Sword'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, earthy! Vulgar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is not scolding, but praising; the crew is really attentive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone can see that our conditions are very difficult, from weapons to clothing to utensils, too difficult.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And from the brigade commander to Li Li Yunlong to the small soldiers, many of them are constantly saying 'damn it'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It looks very vulgar, but in fact, this is a true reproduction of the time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As everyone knows, during that period, many of our high-level military generals were from mud-legged backgrounds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They didn't have much culture, but when the invaders came, they still picked up their guns and rushed to the battlefield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second, not dumbed down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone's IQ is online, the Japanese aren't stupid enough to let you kill them, they are also very cunning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third, the props are particular!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm a relatively serious person, but I can't find a single blooper, you can't find any loopholes in all the props.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And look at their costumes, everyone is dirty and bearded, this is what it's like to fight a war.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fourth, war scenes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know if you noticed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the battle scenes, everyone can clearly see that the Japanese physique is generally stronger than ours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although we often say 'little Japanese', in reality, in true history, the Japanese physical fitness was considered first-class in Asia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And in bayonet fighting, we can also see that this drama isn't fake fighting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When they fight, everyone is ruthless, murderous, and I don't know where Su Meng found such good extras.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And many people who have been soldiers have discovered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When they charge in battle, they don't rush up in a swarm like some garbage dramas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But have a certain formation and tactical approach.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looking at all the film and television dramas, the only one that can reach this level of war scenes is 'Bright Sword'!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh right, speaking of military themes, I recommend a military novel 'Let you be a director, you go to be a military drill instructor?', cough cough cough... it's written by yours truly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many readers read his analysis and were originally enjoying it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing the end, everyone was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So you're just hitching a ride on the heat to advertise for yourself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your operation is too flashy, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the book review section, the readers exploded instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On shamelessness, I only admire this dead-end writer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You still have the heart to chase dramas? Why don't you update? 10,000 words a day, who are you looking down on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even the donkey on the production team wouldn't dare to rest like this! Get into the dark room and code words!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it really doesn't work, you can open a 'Bright Sword' fanfic too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The readers cursed, but strangely, his analysis article actually went viral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It actually rushed onto the trending list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the ranking wasn't high, it brought a lot of traffic to his book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making the dead-end writer excited, he generously added half a ham sausage to his instant noodles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The firecracker exploded, and colorful paper fell from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping walked over with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome our... Su Meng, why are you lying on the ground?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng stood up without changing his expression and said lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing, saw two ants fighting on the ground.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was cursing in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, so embarrassing, I've become obsessed with filming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just walked in the door and heard such a sound, the first reaction was to look for cover.\u003C\u002Fp>",2034,"2026-06-14T05:02:39.376Z","2026-06-14T06:01:34.412Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","60223aa5d6e7bb3e91a9973f354e0aa736a3bc1f255b567647d5e2f97ef5ca11","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-187","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-185",277,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-cover.jpg"]