[{"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-4":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},1930589,2633,"Chapter 4","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-4",4,"\u003Cp>In the program's backstage, everyone couldn't help but look at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deputy director hesitated for a long time before asking weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director, this... isn't in our script, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The general director nodded and said subconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to our plan, we gave him the musician profession, intending for him to busk on the street.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The agency behind him also arranged for plants, so someone would give him money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The goal was to flesh out his persona and make him more down-to-earth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But now... holy crap! This is too down-to-earth, it's practically underground!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this something a normal person would do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is his live stream doing now? Has it collapsed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deputy director glanced at the backstage, his eyes widening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director... you... look! His live stream... it's exploded!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exploded?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The general director's eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Su Meng's live stream, it wasn't just exploded; almost everyone was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn't Su Meng know nothing about music? How can he play the suona and compose his own music?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Composing your own music isn't scary, but listen to what kind of tunes he's making?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"'The Grand Funeral', 'Crying at the Fifth Watch', 'The Peaceful Road to the West'... holy crap! Is this stuff for the living to listen to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap! Why not write some other tunes? Why write these underworld tunes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Logically, I'm Brother's die-hard fan and should unconditionally support all of Brother's work, but 'The Grand Funeral'... how can I support this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to cry just hearing the names of these tunes, but why do I want to laugh seeing Su Meng count them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To match this atmosphere, should I pull out a white cloth and cover myself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Play one! Su Meng, play one! Don't just talk, show us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a house in Baishi Village, a funeral hall had already been set up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Funeral couplets hung outside the gate, and many wreaths were placed at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people were coming in and out, all wearing mourning clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One look and you knew this family was holding a funeral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also a few middle-aged men in mourning clothes standing at the gate; when they saw someone coming, they quickly went up to kowtow and welcome the guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the host family for this funeral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the open space at the gate, there were two eight-immortal tables placed on the left and right, with a few people sitting around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone had their gear in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suona, sheng, gongs, drums, wooden clappers, cymbals... everything was there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the table on the left, a suona player was playing with gusto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his chest half-open and one foot on a long bench, he puffed out his cheeks and played the suona with all his might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The loud suona sound could be heard in almost half the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing a tune, he wiped his sweat and picked up a large bowl from the table, gulping down a bowl of water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did he catch his breath and say helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why hasn't Fifth Brother come back yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In terms of skill, I'm not afraid of the Li Family Troupe opposite, but I'm just one suona, how can I compete with them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, the two suona troupes at the tables had already entered the PK stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the other table, two suona players were playing with gusto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two suonas, sometimes one leading and one following, sometimes merging into one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether in momentum or volume, they firmly suppressed the Wang Family Troupe, so it's no wonder the Wang Family Troupe's suona player was depressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He muttered a few words and picked up his horn again, just about to continue playing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly his eyes lit up and he said happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's back, Fifth Brother is back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others at the table looked in the direction of the sound and saw a van parked steadily nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wang Laowu jumped out of the car and diligently brought two people over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The suona player said loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fifth Brother, you're finally back, you bought the suona, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry up, let's team up and take those guys opposite down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wang Laowu glared at him and turned to smile at Su Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, this is the place where we're working today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you like to rest for a while?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng was looking around with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his first time seeing a funeral since coming to this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after looking for a few moments, he found it was the same as the customs in many places in his past life, so he didn't care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Troupe leader, no need to rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I don't know your usual tunes; I only know how to play the tunes I wrote myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don't you let the brothers rest for a while, and I'll give some instructions to the gong, drum, and clapper players?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wang Laowu nodded, just about to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The suona player interrupted directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fifth Brother, who is this? What instructions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wang Laowu waved his hand, signaling everyone to stop their work, and then introduced him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a suona Great Master I specifically invited; you can just call him Master Su.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today's suona work will be led by him; you all listen to his arrangements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah? His words left everyone stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The suona player looked at Su Meng and asked with a frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fifth Brother, where did you find such a young guy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this day and age, are there still young people willing to do funeral work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wang Laowu was just about to speak when he was interrupted by Su Meng's wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the few people and chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether it's a mule or a horse, just take it out for a walk and you'll know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don't you all accompany me, and I'll play a tune first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New book journey begins, begging for all kinds of data!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the live stream, seeing Su Meng really come to such a place, everyone was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy crap! I thought he was just joking, he's actually doing it for real?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I used to feel a bit unlucky seeing such places, but why am I full of anticipation today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sisters, how should we cheer when Brother performs later? Should we applaud, or should we cry out loud?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So conflicted, I want to hear the tunes Su Meng wrote, but I don't want to hear them, this stuff isn't for the living!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm stunned, I didn't expect Su Meng's first PK not to be on stage, but in front of a funeral hall?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't they say Su Meng is a professional CEO? Your CEO goes to do funeral work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This really overturned my perception.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, with a big star like Su Meng seeing the old man off, the old man will have something to brag about on his way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, Su Meng entering the music scene, and he's debuting in front of a funeral hall?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anyone was the angriest right now, it must be Su Meng's manager, Sister Qin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, she was scolding over the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are you an assistant? How could you let Su Meng go to such a place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng's little assistant was almost crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Qin, I'm confused too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to our plan, he was supposed to be busking on the street; who knew he would run off there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now his phone is off, and I can't contact him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Qin thought for a moment and said decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Contact the director's team immediately, have them contact Su Meng, and leave at once!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doing funeral work? This is too demeaning!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How will he hold his head up in the entertainment industry in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanging up the phone, Sister Qin frowned and fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>",1292,"2026-06-14T05:02:39.376Z","2026-06-14T06:01:34.412Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","f06ad9c4e84ed2ebd4f05ead7ca1167c0e60b410ef206cfe11c07ddc28a81655","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-5","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-3",277,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-cover.jpg"]