[{"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-32":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},1930617,2633,"Chapter 32: That","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-32",32,"\u003Cp>\"Boss, they’re here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The secretary pushed open the door and suddenly felt a chill, as if the temperature in the office had turned cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faintly, it seemed like a cold wind blew past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry, invite them in!\" Duan Duan Jiangping glared at Su Meng and quickly stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The secretary stepped aside, and an old man with gray hair and a young, beautiful girl walked in from the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Teacher Hu and Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling from the Longguo Conservatory of Music.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping quickly went up to support him and said respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Hu, you’ve had a hard journey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For such a small matter, I had to trouble you to come in person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teacher Hu waved his hand and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't have many classes recently, so I was just idle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little friend Su Meng... oh, no, it’s Master Su, how are you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he reached out enthusiastically and grabbed Su Meng’s hand, shaking it hard a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Su Meng, his eyes were full of satisfaction, just like looking at a son-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng replied politely, his face still full of confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old man, who are you? Do you want me to play a piece for you after you leave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Caw, caw, caw*~~~ A few crows suddenly flew past the office, cawing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Teacher Hu’s face stiffened; that remark had left him speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping became anxious, glared fiercely at Su Meng, and quickly introduced him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng, what are you saying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Teacher Hu Zhengyuan, head of the Folk Music Department at the Longguo Conservatory of Music, a titan of the domestic folk music world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he were to leave, how would it be your turn to... uh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping was like a duck whose neck had been pinched; he couldn't speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to slap himself a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, are you poisonous? I’ve been led astray by you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Qin, on the other hand, suddenly felt much better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m not the only one whose mentality has been broken?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Zhengyuan was stunned for a while, then burst into loud laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little friend Su is really humorous, then it’s a deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If one day I kick the bucket, you must play a piece of *Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix* to send me off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way, you’re really going to do it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping and Sister Qin were dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You people who do art, are you really that indifferent to life and death?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng was also surprised to hear him say that.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This Teacher Hu seems quite interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, he also felt a great deal of affection for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Zhengyuan laughed for a while before saying seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Su, I came to see you today specifically for a favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm... it’s not about funeral work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s like this: I see that Mr. Su seems to have unique insights into folk music.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially your suona technique, which can be called the pinnacle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I want to represent the Folk Music Department of the Longguo Conservatory of Music and invite Mr. Su Meng to give a few lectures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know if Mr. Su is available?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh? Su Meng looked at him in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Qin had told him about this, but he didn't expect this old man to come in person?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sincerity is too much, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teacher Hu continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, I personally believe that Mr. Su’s *Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix* is a rare artistic masterpiece.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But relying on just one suona is a bit thin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know if Mr. Su has any intention of officially recording this piece?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I may be old, but I have some face in the domestic folk music world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The principals of the major domestic folk music troupes are basically my students.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Mr. Su needs it, I can have them all come over to help. I don't know what Mr. Su thinks?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holy crap! A real big shot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng was truly startled this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although domestic folk music is declining, as a traditional art, it still has a place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially those major folk music troupes, they are all state-level!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each principal is a well-deserved virtuoso!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this old man says one word, and they all have to come back to help me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is my face really that big?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping and Sister Qin already knew about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But hearing Teacher Hu say this, their eyes still shone, and their breathing became heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who dares to say that their Su Meng is just a little fresh meat?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This counts as half an artist, at least!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look, look, he’s so handsome, he looks like an artist!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng thought for a moment and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old man, don't call me Mr. Su, it’s too distant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Call me Su Meng or Master Su, it sounds much closer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Recording it is no problem, but I have one small condition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teacher Hu heard this, his eyes lit up, and he blurted out without thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Say it, I agree to any condition!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng laughed and said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides *Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix*, I’ve written many songs for weddings and funerals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s rare to have so many people, why don't we record these songs together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping and Sister Qin gasped and were completely dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s the Longguo Conservatory of Music!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The highest artistic hall of Longguo music!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those are all world-renowned virtuosos, artists!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You want them to help you record... funeral music?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holy crap!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Deng Deng Ziqi, do you know? You’ve gained quite a lot of popularity these past few days!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manager came over and said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gained a lot of popularity?\" Deng Deng Deng Ziqi was also a bit curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I looked at the trending list, wasn't it all contracted by Su Meng?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manager nodded, also feeling a bit emotional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve been in the entertainment industry for so many years, and this is the first time I’ve encountered such a weird person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter what he does, he can easily get on the trending list.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is simply a trending-list magnet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xinghai Entertainment has made a huge profit this time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed for a while before explaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng teased you in the live broadcast for being a foodie and said your legs were thick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I originally thought it would damage your image.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But looking at the netizens' comments, everyone didn't mind at all; instead, they felt you were down-to-earth and more real than the cold image on screen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That works too?\" Deng Deng Deng Ziqi was stunned. I didn't do anything, did I?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manager nodded, her eyes shining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can see it now, this kind of show is too suitable for someone like Su Meng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a premonition that in the next episode, he will definitely make a big splash again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I suggest you interact with him more in the next episode.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Riding on traffic isn't shameful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Emmm*... Deng Deng Deng Ziqi suddenly felt a bit depressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m a first-line female singer, and I have to ride on the traffic of a little fresh meat?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that Su Meng guy seems quite fun!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides *Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix*, I’ve written many songs for weddings and funerals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s rare to have so many people, why don't we record these songs together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following this sentence, the air pressure in the office seemed to drop significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Zhengyuan was stunned for a while, then burst into loud laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahaha... Little friend Su is indeed interesting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping quickly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Hu, don't listen to his nonsense, this child is young and doesn't have a filter...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he glared fiercely at Su Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Zhengyuan waved his hand, interrupting Duan Duan Jiangping, his face becoming more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little friend Su, this request of yours is far beyond my expectations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, it’s not impossible, but you have to give me a real reason, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng straightened his chest, as if a beam of righteous light was shining down, making his whole body glow.\u003C\u002Fp>",1355,"2026-06-14T05:02:39.376Z","2026-06-14T06:01:34.412Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","34eddbbe98c4a14e40eb80f3b56512d05f1274a4a76a49b97694d9924e424924","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-33","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-31",277,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-cover.jpg"]