[{"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-2":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},1930587,2633,"Chapter 2","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-2",2,"\u003Cp>\"Brother Su, where are we going now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cameraman followed Su Meng and asked in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, there were only a few thousand people in the live stream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Su Meng's profession had too little appeal to ordinary netizens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn't it better to watch Liu Liu Liu Tianxian descend to the mortal world?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn't it better to watch Big Honey's swimsuit show?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn't it better to watch Xiao Xiao Xiao Yueyue get scared out of his wits?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there's Deng Deng Deng Ziqi, who drew the profession of a ride-sharing driver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it didn't seem like much to watch, she had already announced she would sing for her passengers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, going to watch Hua Hua Chenyu get slapped in the face while delivering food would be satisfying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a round, it was Su Meng's musician profession that had nothing to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the live stream, there were only some of his die-hard fans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go, let's go get an instrument first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng had already made up his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what if it's a suona skill?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's at least related to being a musician, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instrument shop, the owner was squinting his eyes while listening to music.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were a few customers in the shop picking out instruments, and with shop assistants to help, he didn't need to be busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the shop door was pushed open, and Su Meng walked in with the cameraman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng was wearing a hat and glasses, so people who weren't familiar with him really wouldn't recognize him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cameraman's camera was also hidden, so ordinary people couldn't tell either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the assistants were busy, the owner went up to greet them himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome, what instruments are you two looking for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, do you have a suona in your shop? Bring one out for me to see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suona? This term made the cameraman and the netizens in the live stream freeze instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Suona? Did I hear that right? Brother can actually play the suona?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Brother's temperament, shouldn't he be playing the piano? What kind of thing is a suona?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way, I thought Brother was going to buy a guitar and busk, although I've never heard Brother sing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft~~~ Brother playing the suona, this style seems a bit too discordant, I really can't imagine it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter what Brother does, I will always support you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The owner was also a bit curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Suona? That's a bit niche, but I do have a set in my shop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come to think of it, not many young people learn the suona nowadays.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed while taking a large box out from the shelf and opening it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the box were several suonas, with the rods, bowls, and reeds all arranged neatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The owner kept chattering while opening it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a complete set of suonas, with C, E, F, G, and D keys; see what you need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng's eyes lit up when he saw the suona.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He casually picked up a suona and skillfully assembled it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this was his first time touching a suona in two lifetimes, the suona mastery bestowed by the system made him feel incredibly familiar with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding it in his hand, it felt like a part of his own body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, can I try playing it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng stroked the suona as if he were stroking his little lover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The owner hesitated for a moment, then chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Normally, this kind of instrument cannot be tested.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But looking at your posture, you are a true expert, so I'll make an exception.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng nodded, brought the suona to his lips, and his fingers naturally covered the tone holes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he closed his eyes slightly and took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a desolate and mournful sound rang out in the instrument shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Su Meng's first time playing the suona.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the god-level suona mastery skill bestowed by the system made him feel like a fish in water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The suona sound was sorrowful and resentful, like weeping and complaining, as if it were crying, and as if it were telling a story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the suona sound, a sad atmosphere arose spontaneously, making anyone who heard it feel sorrowful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh Father! My Father! Why did you leave so early~~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng was playing with gusto when a shrill cry suddenly rang out, giving him a fright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He subconsciously stopped playing and looked up, and was instantly shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw the instrument shop owner had collapsed to the floor, wailing loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just him, but all the customers and shop assistants in the instrument shop were streaming with tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng was instantly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Su... Brother... Su, stop playing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As soon as you played this, I thought of my late Third Uncle, waaa...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside Su Meng, the cameraman was crying while tugging at his sleeve to wipe his tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng quickly pulled back his sleeve, finally understanding what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So... this one tune of mine made the whole room cry?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holy crap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, it wasn't just the people in the room; even the netizens in the live stream were crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why can't I help but cry as soon as I hear this tune?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What is this tune? Why do I want to cry when I hear it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my Grandpa~~~~ why did you leave so early~~~~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Waaa waaa waaa... why can't I control my tears when I hear Brother playing the suona?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The suona sound stopped, and the owner finally managed to stop his crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was still choked with sobs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, Great Master, what is the name of this tune?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tune?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng chuckled and said lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This tune is specifically for funerals, it's called—'The Grand Funeral'!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New journey begins, begging for all kinds of data.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"No way? There's actually a 21-yuan delivery? Is this fit for human consumption?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only earned three yuan for this order? You've got to be kidding me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1003,"2026-06-14T05:02:39.376Z","2026-06-14T06:01:34.412Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","8d08dd89a40788b52c24885ced2f1e9a3b2e8c90822d055e285be095699d301e","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-3","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-1",277,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-cover.jpg"]