[{"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-276":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Entertainment: I Was Told to Be Down-to-Earth, Not Handle Funerals",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1933610,2633,"Chapter 276","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-276",276,"\u003Cp>In the rehearsal room of the First Henan Opera Troupe of Henan Province, everyone was in disarray, and some were even snickering secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The troupe leader took a few deep breaths, barely calming his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This segment... how do the original lyrics go again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't Su Meng just messing around?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man suddenly raised his hand and said weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Troupe leader, we should learn from the National Peking Opera Academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When Su Meng sang 'Three Hall Trial of Galileo', the National Peking Opera Academy cooperated fully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And they even followed the trend and launched 'Escaping the Country to Offer Treasure'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at how many young people have started paying attention to Peking Opera now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our Henan Opera is also in danger, and fewer and fewer young people are listening to it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I actually think we can take this opportunity to promote Henan Opera.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The troupe leader’s mouth twitched a few times, and he sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Theoretically, I know all this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the problem is, I’ve been singing Henan Opera for decades, and now I actually feel like I don't know how to sing anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone nodded in empathy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I understand, I understand you so damn well!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never mind you, I’m afraid that next time I sing this segment, I won't be able to help but mix up the lyrics!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The troupe leader sighed for a while, then suddenly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, something’s not right! Su Meng sings so well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This foundation, let alone our troupe, the entire Henan Opera world is unmatched!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words reminded everyone, and all eyes turned to the screen, their expressions gradually becoming serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, they were just focused on laughing, but they had overlooked something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng used a normal tune and casually grafted lyrics onto it, yet achieved a heaven-defying effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those world-class musicians were actually all moved to tears by him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This singing skill... holy crap! God!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man from before rolled his eyes and suddenly had an idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Troupe leader, since Su Meng sings so well, why don't we invite him to sing a play?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much attention would a superstar of his level singing opera bring to our Henan Opera?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His suggestion made everyone’s eyes light up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This idea seems very feasible...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng waved his hand, and the accompaniment team behind him stopped knowingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the group of musicians crying their eyes out below, everyone’s heart was surging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what if we are a suona troupe from the countryside?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Competing on the same stage with these so-called world musicians, we still blew them into tears!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it! This is the highest realm of playing for funerals!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The music stopped, and these noble artists finally managed to come out of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at each other, everyone was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where is the noble demeanor of those gentlemen and ladies?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes were red and swollen, and some even had snot bubbles hanging from their noses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng scanned the circle and said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ladies and gentlemen, what do you think of this Henan Opera segment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you are not satisfied, I wonder if any artist is willing to come on stage and exchange ideas?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his words, he was actually challenging these musicians!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you really think you are superior?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you think I’ll keep indulging you?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words left the scene in a deathly silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are all in music, so they are extremely sensitive to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would dare to say anything about such a miracle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exchange? Who is qualified to come on stage and exchange?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avril wiped her tears and suddenly jumped up excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, you are so cool!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You sang so well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you teach me to sing this... Henan Opera... is it called Henan Opera?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng smiled coldly and said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I am not worthy to teach you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, in some people’s eyes, we Dragon Kingdom people are liars!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you say? Noble Mr. Andrew Gray?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish swish swish... everyone’s eyes turned toward Andrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andrew was about to go crazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s with the look you’re all giving me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn't the only one who doubted him just now; didn't you all doubt him too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just that I was the only one who said it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, you’re dumping all the blame on me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Su Meng’s cold eyes, and Bai Xiao’s indifference on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andrew suddenly felt an nameless fire rising from the bottom of his heart and jumped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... you are using witchcraft! Witchcraft from the mysterious East!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you call it Henan Opera, you were clearly chanting a spell just now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the livestream, a master translated it immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The comment section was silent for a moment, then countless question marks flew up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Witchcraft???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is proper Henan Opera, and you call it witchcraft?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Andrew!\" Ferdinand finally couldn't hold back and scolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Su’s singing has reached a god-like realm; what witchcraft are you talking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apologize to Mr. Su!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng smiled slightly and pointed to the Wang Troupe behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Don't apologize to me, apologize to the folk artists behind me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And, apologize to the people of the Dragon Kingdom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apologize?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This word once again touched Andrew’s sensitive nerves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He prides himself on his background, how could he apologize to these unknown Dragon Kingdom people?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn't that lower my status?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not apologize?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the eyes of the musicians around him, he already knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he doesn't apologize, he will never have the possibility of cooperating with these world-class musicians again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Andrew was suddenly filled with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't think I don't know that just now, all of you looked down on these Dragon Kingdom artists!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just because I said it, and now you’re all pretending to be good people?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I’m not having a good time, don't think you can get away either!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At worst, I won't stay in the music scene, I’ll go back and fight for the Gray family’s property!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he rolled his eyes and said vaguely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, your singing is strong, stronger than all the musicians present!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But so what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who stipulated that a musician must be a top singer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avril was stunned; why does this sound so familiar?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andrew continued to roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone present is a top musician! There are famous composers! Conductors! Instrumentalists!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, a mere pop singer from the Dragon Kingdom, want to put on airs in front of them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you looking down on them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words dragged everyone into the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I have to say, this move of his was too ruthless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have to know that in the music circle, there is a huge chain of contempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regionally, European and American musicians pride themselves on being the center of the world and don't look at anyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Dragon Kingdom musicians?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hehe, in their eyes, they are only slightly better than the uncivilized monkeys in Southeast Asia and Africa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professionally, composers pride themselves on being \"Music Daddies\", the supreme existence among musicians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below composition is conducting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They consider themselves the center and soul of the entire orchestra, and everyone else must listen to the command of their baton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then does it come to orchestral performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for vocal music... what is that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the chain of contempt for instruments, the traditional folk music of the Dragon Kingdom is an even lower existence that people won't look at straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the chain of contempt for singing methods, pop singing is at the bottom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So although Andrew’s words were unpleasant, they touched the nerves of many people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng, Dragon Kingdom, singer, pop singer, folk music accompaniment...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, you’ve occupied all the elements at the bottom of the chain of contempt, haven't you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, the most important thing is...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep in the hearts of many musicians, there is an extremely uncomfortable feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am a noble world-class musician, and yet I was moved to tears by a Dragon Kingdom singer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this gets out, where is my image?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, this Dragon Kingdom person must absolutely not be better than me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just using witchcraft just now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng scanned them and suddenly laughed dumbly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure enough, arrogant foreigners; if you don't beat them until they are completely convinced, they will still be restless!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiao also took everything in, and asked softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, what are you planning to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng smiled slightly, his tone becoming a bit more piercing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since they aren't convinced, beat them until they are!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of bullshit musicians? Do they really think they are something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then today, I will use the folk music they look down on the most to teach them a lesson!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiao smiled slightly and said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, I brought the erhu, guzheng, suona, pipa, flute, xiao, xun... that should be enough, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng silently gave a thumbs up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this girl a prophet? Did she bring too much stuff?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao, did you bring too much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You didn't move the entire instrument library of the Imperial Music Academy here, did you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiao pursed her lips and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not necessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the very least, I didn't bring the chime bells that you are good at, Master Su.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng was also stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That joke of yours isn't funny at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What, do you really want to carry a set of chime bells out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Su Meng not speaking on stage, just whispering to others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andrew’s eyes lit up, feeling he had grasped his weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s right, his singing is so good, how much time does he have to study instrument performance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which top singer isn't good at multiple instruments, able to act as half a band alone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he travels abroad and has to bring a massive accompaniment team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this, it can be seen that his instrument performance must not be very good!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already lost his reason and forgotten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng came here this time at Benedict’s invitation to perform at the funeral!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andrew said loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng! Are you being disrespectful to these musicians because you can use witchcraft?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one who should apologize is not me, but you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should apologize to these musicians!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words stirred up the dark thoughts of many people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Su Meng, there was a bit more playfulness in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Benedict finally react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today he is the host, and these people were all invited by him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet such a big conflict broke out at the reception?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glared at Andrew and said loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, Mr. Su was specially invited by me from the Dragon Kingdom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is the most famous and highly skilled performing artist in the Dragon Kingdom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even his performance of many instruments is a god-like existence in the world music scene!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1803,"2026-06-14T06:01:35.269Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","c4c29962e450abf277a090ba23739dd4181b5e6e380ac3a16ed66f17ad34c104","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-277","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-275",277,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-cover.jpg"]