[{"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-64":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},1930649,2633,"Chapter 64: If a foreigner performs on the street, it","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-64",64,"\u003Cp>\"Everyone, welcome back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he said this, the director almost burst into tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, in terms of popularity, this variety show was absolutely exploding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in terms of destructive power, it was also off the charts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You were just told to perform some clapper talk, and you almost caused a stampede?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that the day's work is done, I wonder how everyone fared?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll go first,\" Hua Hua Chenyu jumped in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I spent the whole day being a rapper, didn't earn a single cent, and gave it all back to the fans!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he said this, he feigned composure, but his gaze swept toward Su Meng intentionally or otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night, his manager had specifically called to warn him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exploiting fans in public really hurt one's reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he had learned his lesson today and didn't dare to take any more money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng, what about you guys? How much did you earn begging today? It must be better than me, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the mention of this, the expressions on the faces of Su Meng and Xiao Xiao Xiao Yueyue became rather strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of the production team, however, knew exactly what was going on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had seen everything that happened today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Su Meng's next words left everyone stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yesterday, we earned a total of... two hundred thousand and six hundred!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This number left everyone on site and in the livestream stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a full-day livestream, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know you earned 600 yuan; that was your appearance fee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But where did that two hundred thousand come from?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng coughed, looking a bit awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We earned 600 yuan in appearance fees, but, well...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know, the organizers pulled us into a small room later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They said our destructive power was too great and their hearts couldn't take us staying at the anime convention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So they spent two hundred thousand to pay for peace and get us out of the convention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This two hundred thousand... I suppose it was to send away the plague god?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft~~~~ Quite a few people almost spat out a mouthful of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To hell with sending away the plague god!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But many people thought about it for a second and suddenly realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Su Meng had suppressed a riot and saved the organizers from disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This two hundred thousand should be considered a thank-you gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, Su Meng and his group had directly driven many fans into the convention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that kind of popularity, hadn't the organizers and exhibitors made a killing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was taking twenty thousand from you really that much?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having figured this out, the production staff on site subconsciously started to applaud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Su Meng had saved the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>240\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm... although you were the one who caused the trouble in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who watched the livestream knew this, but Hua Hua Chenyu was the only one who didn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this number, he almost spat out a mouthful of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I earned tens of thousands yesterday, and you earned two sesame cakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the whole internet is scolding me, while you are being praised to the skies?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't earn a cent today, and you earned two hundred thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the whole place is applauding you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you have to be so double-standard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he suddenly felt like going crazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sending away the plague god? What the hell did you actually do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng said \"Oh\" and replied indifferently. ===== CHAPTER 147 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Actually, I didn't do much, just called on the fans to stay calm and not cause trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn! Images flashed through Hua Hua Chenyu's mind, and he blurted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You actually used the fans' power to blackmail the organizers?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did I not think of that... how could you do such a thing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As celebrities, we must have the awareness of being stars and take on social responsibility!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could you do that?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone on site turned their eyes toward him in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The look in their eyes was as if they were watching a mentally challenged child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Weibo, a piece of information suddenly went viral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am one of the people who fainted at the anime convention today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now we are all safe and sound, please don't worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, I have a small question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The organizers covered our medical expenses and provided some compensation, which is only right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why did Su Meng's little assistant insist on running to the hospital to stuff ten thousand yuan into my hand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not just me, they stuffed ten thousand into everyone's hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So the question is, how is Su Meng's little assistant so rich that they could just pull out two hundred thousand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This message was originally buried on Weibo, and no one noticed it at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the famous coser Bai Ye Weilai suddenly reposted this Weibo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also added a few words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Cult Leader earned two hundred thousand, think about it, think carefully!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following her repost, this news instantly became popular in the ACG circle, then quickly went mainstream, and went straight to the trending list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Netizens in the livestream also discovered this information, and the bullet comments flooded in instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, Su Meng earned two hundred thousand and six hundred today, and then gave away two hundred thousand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, I can't take it, is it too late for me to faint now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhhhh, you guys are so lucky, you got to hear Su Meng's live performance and even earned so much money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've only heard of fans giving money to stars, but today the star gave money to fans? Rare indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I declare, from now on I am Su Meng's... no, from now on I am Cult Leader Su's brainless fan, I won't accept any rebuttals!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cult Leader Su, may you reign for ten thousand generations and unify the martial arts world!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph! Do you think our Su Qi'er doesn't have brainless fans? Sisters, pick up your pots and pans, let's go to war with Cult Leader Su's fans!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is the suona army? Play Master Su's battle song 'The Big Funeral', and send them off!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woman, you have successfully attracted my attention! Awaken! The Bossy Fan Group!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, everyone!\" The chief director finally remembered his duty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our show has been going on for two days, and tomorrow is the last day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are everyone's plans for tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at Su Meng, he quickly added a sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No going to places with too many people!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone's eyes turned toward Su Meng in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, in the hearts of Xiao Xiao Xiao Yueyue, Liu Liu Liu Tianxian, and the others, they had unconsciously come to regard Su Meng as their backbone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, following Su Meng was fun and exciting, much better than playing alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the director couldn't help but sigh gloomily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I remember correctly, this episode was supposed to be teams of two, divided into three teams, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now? A weird 5+1?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng was also a bit indecisive, thought for a moment, and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are your thoughts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Deng Deng Ziqi didn't even think and blurted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't ask me, as long as there's good food.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like that big banquet last time, eating it was...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, wait!\" Su Meng's eyes suddenly lit up, and he had an idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That banquet last time was held in the city, it didn't count as an authentic rural banquet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about I take you to eat an authentic rural banquet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, okay!\" A few people's eyes lit up, and they nodded like chicks pecking at rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Liu Liu Tianxian, however, was a bit dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng, how do you know where there's a banquet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng chuckled, pulled out his phone, and waved it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How fresh, do you think my connections are just for show?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he dialed a number and shouted at the top of his lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello? Old Wang? Let me ask you, did you take any jobs tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? No? Then forget it, I'll ask Old Li.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing much, just craving, want to eat a banquet...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wang Laowu, the head of the Wang troupe, hung up the phone and dialed a number without thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello? Old Li? Do you have any work tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really do? That's great, our troupe will go too...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft, who's trying to steal your job?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me tell you, tomorrow our whole troupe will go and put in the effort, helping you out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We don't want a single cent, just a meal will do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, it's a deal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanging up the phone, he shouted excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brothers, grab your gear!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su is summoning us...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Done!\" Su Meng waved his phone, looking smug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone is getting married tomorrow, holding a banquet in the village, we're going there to beg!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, you're going to beg at someone's wedding? That's not very good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Yang said suspiciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others were also hesitant; after all, a wedding is a joyous occasion, wouldn't begging be unlucky?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng casually took out his broken bowl, tapped it a few times, and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then, let's put it another way, we're going to the countryside to perform Lotus Falling, and be street performers for once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng~~~\" Seeing a group of people habitually ignoring him again, Hua Hua Chenyu couldn't take it anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren't you just begging? Why call it street performing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are insulting the words 'street performance'!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Su Meng was unhappy when he heard this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then tell me, what is a street performer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Hua Chenyu snorted coldly, a hint of pride on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Street performing is a concept introduced from the West, it's part of the urban landscape, a cultural phenomenon, providing ordinary citizens with opportunities for artistic appreciation...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop, stop!\" Su Meng dug his ear, looking disdainful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why make it sound so high and mighty? Isn't it just street performing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We've had this stuff for thousands of years, do we need to import it from abroad?\" ===== CHAPTER 148 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1665,"2026-06-14T05:02:39.376Z","2026-06-14T06:01:34.412Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","81cc975acd83404f3954df392615a9b8be7b3661286017dc76fac2b338f5476e","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-65","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-63",277,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-cover.jpg"]