[{"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-273":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},1932440,2633,"Chapter 273","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-273",273,"\u003Cp>They are symphony musicians who claim to be able to play all basic instruments, but that refers to things like the piano and violin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, you tell me you need a suona, gongs, drums, wooden clappers, and cymbals?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What on earth is this all about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, aren't you supposed to be going to sing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of song requires this sort of accompaniment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A livestream suddenly started on the domestic platform Douyin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person starting the stream was none other than the young man from the Philharmonic Orchestra who had just posted the video.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The video he posted had already attracted many netizens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quite a few netizens had left comments demanding he start a livestream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the stream had just begun, tens of thousands of people had already entered, and more were pouring in continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the livestream room, the young man’s face looked terrible as he gritted his teeth and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s bad! Su Meng is in trouble!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh? His words left many people stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a moment ago, a singer from the Lighthouse Nation questioned Su Meng to his face, even saying that people from the Dragon Kingdom are all liars.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many musicians, though they didn't say it outright, are also highly suspicious of Su Meng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’ve forced Su Meng to sing on the spot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What? His words instantly filled all the netizens in the livestream with righteous indignation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn! That’s just how foreigners are; they can never stand to see people from the Dragon Kingdom doing better than them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So he sings, big deal. It’s not like Su Meng doesn't know how to sing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you stupid, upstairs? Bai Xiao has already pushed the performance to such a level; who could possibly follow that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you afraid of? Have you forgotten what Master Su’s signature skill is? Bring out the suona!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, play 'Monkey Play', and scare these foreigners to death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, Su Meng is being forced to sing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, Su Meng’s singing is decent, but compared to his suona skills, it’s still lacking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, these foreigners are all trash. Imperialism will never give up its heart to destroy us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man looked at the comments and continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not the point right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The most critical thing is that they forced Su Meng onto the stage at the last minute; he has absolutely no preparation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He doesn't even have accompaniment, how is he supposed to sing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now, several teachers from our Philharmonic Orchestra are discussing with Su Meng, preparing to provide accompaniment for him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m taking everyone to see the situation now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words made the netizens realize the severity of the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No accompaniment? How can he sing like that? A cappella?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under normal circumstances, Su Meng’s singing is excellent, and he wouldn't be afraid of a cappella.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the problem is, this occasion is a bit different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the streamer’s description, the people present are all genuine musicians; how critical are they?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially now, when these people are determined to find fault with Su Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Su Meng fails to reach a perfect state, he will definitely be trampled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the netizens felt both indignant and helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could only watch how Su Meng handles it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man held his phone up and walked toward Su Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he reached Su Meng’s side, he saw Su Meng pat Wang Wang Laowu on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Wang, don't worry, having you provide the accompaniment is the most professional choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the netizens in the livestream were bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Has Su Meng lost his mind?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With so many virtuosos available, he chooses a suona troupe for accompaniment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wang Laowu was also on the verge of tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, we... we are just a suona troupe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We don't know those pop songs!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng, however, was full of confidence and chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who said I was going to sing a pop song?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What? Not singing a pop song?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone at the scene and in the livestream was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn't you just say you were going to sing? Why are you saying you aren't now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you aren't singing a pop song, then what are you singing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be opera? That would make this suona troupe even more useless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng remained confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Wang, Henan Opera accompaniment... do you know how to play it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell? Henan Opera?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene and the livestream fell into a deathly silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the rehearsal room of the First Henan Opera Troupe of Henan Province, a phone suddenly rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shrill ringtone immediately angered the troupe leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is it? Didn't I say that phones are forbidden in the rehearsal room?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whose phone is it? They will be publicly criticized!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was silent for a moment, then someone said weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Troupe leader, it seems like your phone is ringing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My phone? The troupe leader froze instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurriedly pulled out his phone, glanced at the screen, and his expression turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello? Ah? Really? No way?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him like this, the whole room was a bit confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Troupe leader, I know the Henan Opera troupe is having a hard time, so are you planning to go do crosstalk?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Putting down the phone, the troupe leader felt a bit dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The person who just called is Mr. Shenliang Army, the deputy leader of the Third Troupe of the National Peking Opera Academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He told me... he told me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did he say? Damn it, just say it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group wished they could drag him over and beat him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The troupe leader finally came to his senses, his voice trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng... is going to sing Henan Opera!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What? The rehearsal room was quiet for a moment, then instantly exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really? Doesn't that mean our good days are coming?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, last time Su Meng sang that bit of Peking Opera, how many people’s attention did it draw to Peking Opera? Is it finally Henan Opera’s turn this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng can sing Henan Opera?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you stupid? It’s not like he hasn't sung it before; he was the one who made 'Getting Up Early to Pick Manure' go viral!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, that bit was a parody, but he sang it with real skill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quiet, quiet, quiet!\" The troupe leader finally calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The most urgent task now is to see which segment Su Meng sings!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1071,"2026-06-14T05:16:55.589Z","2026-06-14T06:01:35.269Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","f8c8f3f73b223d214d8a259745c7a8bfe99614b9503a6a239da470934f052bc7","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-274","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-272",277,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-cover.jpg"]