[{"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-274":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},1932441,2633,"Chapter 274","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-274",274,"\u003Cp>\"No matter which segment he sings, it will definitely bring a wave of heat online.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our troupe must seize the opportunity, adjust our future performance schedule, and promote this play!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are livestreaming online right now, I’m going to go watch...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish his sentence, everyone pulled out their phones as if by magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The troupe leader was stunned; so you all just act like my rules don't exist?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, everyone has to write a self-criticism!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Henan Opera accompaniment?\" Hearing this, Wang Wang Laowu immediately relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, you should have said so earlier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pinghe City is in Henan Province, do you think we know Henan Opera?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, when we play for funerals, many Henan Opera segments are applicable, and we play them often.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng nodded, not surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had partnered with this troupe before, so he naturally knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However...\" Wang Wang Laowu looked a bit troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We only have suona, sheng, gongs, drums, and clappers; we don't have the erhu or banhu...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng smiled and cast his gaze toward Bai Xiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiao nodded and said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I brought the erhu, and as it happens... I am quite proficient in Henan Opera!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng nodded, feeling fortunate in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, while on the plane, Bai Xiao had inadvertently brought up the topic of Henan Opera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, Su Meng would have forgotten that he knew Henan Opera too!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His singing skill was only at the professional level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his Henan Opera skill was God-level!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Wang, let’s go back and get our gear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiao glanced around and gave the order directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The masters of the Wang Troupe responded and turned to walk toward their hotel rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had come to attend the reception, so they naturally didn't have their instruments with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the reception was being held at the hotel where they were staying, so going upstairs wouldn't cause a delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiao walked a few steps, then suddenly stopped and turned around, her bright, sparkling eyes fixed on Su Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, give us the bottom line first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which play are you planning to sing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And... is this Henan Opera segment of yours... decent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"And... is this Henan Opera segment of yours... decent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as these words were spoken, the entire livestream room fell into a deathly silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng felt a bit awkward; has my reputation become that unreliable now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since they were his accompaniment team, Su Meng naturally needed to communicate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, this time it will definitely be very decent; it’s just a standard traditional Henan Opera selection...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would have been better if he hadn't said that; as soon as he mentioned traditional Henan Opera, everyone first thought of...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Traditional crosstalk \"Three Heroes Battle Kakashi\", traditional Peking Opera \"Three Hall Trial of Galileo\"...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, you call this stuff traditional?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now you’re bringing traditional Henan Opera?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiao didn't speak, just blinked her large eyes at Su Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng rubbed his nose and said helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know 'Rolling the Mat', right? That’s a classic Henan Opera piece.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"'Little Little Cangwa, I left Dengfeng County', you’re familiar with this segment, right? I plan to sing this one in a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing him say this, many people finally felt relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already named the segment, so surely he wouldn't pull any more stunts, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wang Laowu was stunned and subconsciously hummed a few lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Little Cangwa, I left Dengfeng County, on the road I suffered hunger and torment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The two guards are like ox-headed and horse-faced demons, they turn their faces as soon as they speak to me~~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, you’re going to sing this part, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\" Su Meng nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his expression, countless people in the livestream finally let out a long sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This segment actually seems decent? It looks like Su Meng has finally changed his ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people hurriedly searched for the segment to preview it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the relaxed crowd, only Bai Xiao remained unmoved, staring tightly at Su Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, we are going to be accompanying you in a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you have any ideas, you should tell us in advance so we can be mentally prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, if even the accompaniment team can't hold it together, then...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people looked at Bai Xiao with a strange expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You were brought up by Su Meng, and yet you don't trust him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already said he’s going to sing a decent Henan Opera, and you’re still suspicious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Guang saw this and hurriedly scolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao, what are you talking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since Master Su asked you to accompany him, just do it properly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't think about those unnecessary things!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiao remained unmoved, just quietly looking at Su Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her eyes, Su Meng really couldn't hold out anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, I’ll give you the bottom line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It will definitely be this segment, but the lyrics... I’m going to change them slightly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell? The whole group was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you serious? You’re going to change the lyrics?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So you really weren't going to sing it honestly after all?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Bai Xiao finally nod and say seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, don't worry, the accompaniment is in my hands!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, she took the Wang Troupe and walked toward the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng let out a long sigh and shook his head helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When a woman gets smart, a man has no secrets...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng, are you afraid?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andrew saw them whispering and jumped up directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng curled his lips in disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is this inexplicable hostility about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Guang snorted coldly and turned to Benedict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Benedict, Mr. Su has agreed to sing a song.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, his team members need to prepare their instruments, which will take about a few minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Please wait a moment, Mr. Benedict and everyone else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Benedict felt a bit embarrassed and laughed dryly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't expect things to escalate to this point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But being able to hear Mr. Su live can be considered a blessing in disguise... haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laughed dryly a few times, but since no one at the scene responded, he had to stop silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng smiled slightly and said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are all world-renowned musicians, so how about you critique a piece of our Dragon Kingdom’s traditional art?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What I’m going to sing later is Henan Opera, one of the five major opera genres of our Dragon Kingdom, widely circulated in the Hebei, Shandong, and Henan regions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, you probably don't have a concept of these regions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s put it this way: the population covered by this genre is roughly equal to the entire population of the Lighthouse Nation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And there are five such genres in the Dragon Kingdom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't have a good impression of most people at the scene, so his tone carried a bit more sarcasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people heard this, and their expressions changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they could retort, Su Meng continued on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not a professional opera actor, at most just an enthusiast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even so, I believe that singing this piece today is enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words immediately made everyone at the scene unable to hold back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andrew spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng! Please mind your status!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone present is a world-renowned musician!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many people from the world’s top ten symphony orchestras are here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are just an unknown musician from the Dragon Kingdom; do you really think so highly of yourself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only him, but many people at the scene were also whispering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words just now really touched their sensitive nerves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, they were mindful of their status as artists and didn't shout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng snorted coldly and didn't speak again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just closed his eyes slightly and began to adjust his state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s time to teach these foreigners a lesson!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Benedict was about to speak when Wu Guang pulled him back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very strange expression appeared on Wu Guang’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Benedict, I suggest you... find a few doctors first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looking at this, Su Meng is truly angry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh? Benedict was completely dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Angry? What does that mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Dragon Kingdom’s internet, things had already exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy crap! Su Meng is serious! Master Su has returned to the scene!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can the Sect Leader sing Henan Opera? How come I didn't know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nonsense, look up 'Getting Up Early to Pick Manure'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn! These foreigners are really not good people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although I don't know what Su Meng will sing, I always feel he won't be too serious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just did a crash course and listened to 'Little Little Cangwa, I left Dengfeng County' a few times; it’s kind of catchy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't the Sect Leader say he would change the lyrics? But what will they change into?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill those foreigners! The Sect Leader is a god!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honestly, although the Sect Leader has made a move, without the suona, I feel uneasy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Henan Opera Troupe of Henan Province, everyone was filled with righteous indignation, but there was a hint of pride hidden within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng is fighting back, and the weapon he’s using is Henan Opera!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the troupe leader remained slightly calm; he thought carefully but still couldn't understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are all too familiar with this segment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Judging by the current situation, Su Meng is definitely going to use a big move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But 'Little Little Cangwa, I left Dengfeng County'... how can you use a big move with this segment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone else was also confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone said loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Troupe leader, why think about it? Won't we know in a moment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The most critical thing is that Su Meng is using Henan Opera to confront those top musicians.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our Henan Opera is bound to receive a huge wave of traffic!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While they were talking, Bai Xiao had already returned with several masters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was carrying bags of all sizes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the instruments for playing, Bai Xiao didn't leave out a single one of the instruments she brought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng nodded and said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guys, come on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let our suona troupe from the countryside of the Dragon Kingdom teach these noble musicians a lesson!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\" His words made the masters excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, they had figured it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is there to be afraid of?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone has one head and two legs, who is afraid of whom?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve been playing for funerals for decades!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Master Su is right here!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Master Su here, why worry about not being able to hold the stage?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh right, I forgot to tell you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our Wang Troupe is the backbone of the Funeral Heaven Troupe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On stage, several masters nimbly set up their chairs and sat down one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiao also sat down, holding an erhu, and calmly began to tune it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Folk Music Department of the Imperial Music Academy was already boiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Zheng was also full of smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These foreigners still don't understand what the two words \"Su Meng\" really mean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever heard of a causality weapon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking for a moment, he turned to explain to the students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This segment comes from the Henan Opera 'Rolling the Mat', which tells the story of Little Little Cangwa being wrongly accused and sent to Luoyang for a retrial and execution, and he sang this segment on the road.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because arriving in Luoyang meant his head would be chopped off, the entire tone is full of sadness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Full of fear of death, and longing for life...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, Xiao Ying interrupted him directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Hu, we already know; we’ve listened to it several times just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't talk anymore, the Sect Leader is about to start!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Zheng gave a helpless, bitter smile and turned his gaze to the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wang Laowu took a deep breath and slowly brought the suona to his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Di-di-di-di~~~ di-di-di-di~~~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1972,"2026-06-14T05:16:55.589Z","2026-06-14T06:01:35.269Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","5355287e44fdddec54c7d8a462d3d5fd6ae395358d6956820b098c1948b6aeac","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-275","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-273",277,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-cover.jpg"]