[{"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-67":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},1930652,2633,"Chapter 67","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-67",67,"\u003Cp>\"Dad, you are too good to me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The father-in-law twitched his mouth and couldn't say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How should I explain this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The groom leaned over, holding his face, and said obsequiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, it has to be you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way Dad, I'm married now, I'm an adult too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there something you should tell me now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The father-in-law was stunned and asked incredulously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? You already know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The groom's eyes lit up, and he nodded fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah! It's so obvious, how could I not see it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you still want to hide it from me now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The father-in-law sighed and fell into deep memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you already know, I won't hide it from you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, you guessed right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually... you... you were picked up by me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was a moonlit night, your mom and I were in the cornfield...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew it!\" The groom jumped up with joy, then his face changed drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, what did you say? I was picked up by you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The father-in-law looked confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, didn't you already guess it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quack quack quack... The two looked at each other and fell into embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long time, the father-in-law spoke weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... what did you just say you guessed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The groom was still dazed and subconsciously replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I guessed that... our family is actually very rich, and I'm actually a rich second generation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, you were just pretending to be poor to temper me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What? The father-in-law was instantly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... how could you have such an idea?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The groom pointed to the suona troupes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If our family wasn't rich... how could we invite so many suona troupes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The father-in-law was also silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long time, he said in a daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You might not believe it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only invited one troupe, the others... they all came uninvited...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The most important thing is... they don't want money, they even brought their own dry food and water, and even the tables and chairs were brought by themselves!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was just thinking about asking your grandfather...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe... I'm also a rich second generation? Your grandfather hid it from me for fifty years?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, all the families in the vicinity holding weddings or funerals were caught in deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was this wedding or funeral so cold and quiet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why does it always feel like something is missing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh... I remember... where are the suona troupes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where is my big suona troupe?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You're holding an event, and you didn't invite a suona troupe?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this even an event?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the problem is... it seems like all the suona troupes in the area aren't taking jobs!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They said they were going to... welcome some Master?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn! ===== CHAPTER 153 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"They're here, they're here! Fifth Brother brought Master Su!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone suddenly shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, everyone from these suona troupes dropped their gear and rushed over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene, which was just lively, suddenly became cold and quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The friends and family attending the wedding were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have more than a dozen troupes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one or two were lazy, I could understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hundred of you are lazy at the same time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng was startled as soon as he got out of the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car was surrounded by people!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng was almost stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I specifically didn't announce my itinerary to avoid what happened yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did these fans know?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, aren't my fans all ignorant young girls?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's with these hundred strong men?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello Master Su!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people who surrounded them shouted in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were working people, and their voices were loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This shout startled the female stars who had just jumped out of the car, their legs went weak, and they almost fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Su Meng's dazed look, the head of the Li troupe was also embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, didn't you ask me yesterday if I had any work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I accidentally let it slip, and the news spread in the circle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The suona troupes from ten miles around knew you were coming, so they all rushed over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They just wanted to see if you could give them some pointers on their craft if it's convenient...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng suddenly realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he was already famous in the suona troupe circle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Masters, what's wrong? Why aren't you playing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the crowd, the father-in-law asked loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The head of the Li troupe quickly introduced him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, this is the host, his son is getting married today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old man, you've made a fortune today!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See this person? This is a true suona master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He today...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop, stop, stop, stop!\" Su Meng quickly interrupted him. ===== CHAPTER 154 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He bowed to the father-in-law and said politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello host, I came uninvited today, just brought a makeshift troupe to celebrate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, this little fatty and I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed to Xiao Xiao Xiao Yueyue and continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are clapper talk performers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These three beauties are singers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you think our craft is okay, we don't want money, just a meal will do!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell? A makeshift troupe?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The father-in-law's gaze turned between Su Meng and the three female stars, looking dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These days, do makeshift troupes that take wedding jobs have such high requirements?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aren't you afraid of stealing the spotlight from the bride and groom?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, clapper talk? Singing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why don't the wedding troupes play suona anymore?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking about it, it's just a meal, so he agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah~~ it's Boss Yang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A scream came from outside the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bride ran over in her wedding dress, staring at Boss Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Yang proudly raised her chin at Su Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meaning was clear: look, look, I have fans too!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she smiled slightly at the bride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, happy wedding, I'm Boss Yang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah~~ it's really Boss Yang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bride spun around happily, then asked impatiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Yang, can you help me get Teacher Teacher Reba's autograph?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm her fan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quack quack quack... Boss Yang instantly closed herself off, and it seemed like a few crows flew over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng, however, laughed out loud holding his stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The netizens in the livestream were also having a blast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Yang really made a fool of herself this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bride's gaze shifted, and she exclaimed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liu Liu Liu Tianxian! Deng Deng Deng Ziqi! Xiao Xiao Xiao Yueyue! Why are you all here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you give me an autograph? I'm your fan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Yang felt like a few knives had been stabbed into her chest, almost bursting it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So you went around in a circle, and I'm the only one you're not a fan of?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, wait, there's Su Meng!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking that she wasn't a fan of Su Meng either, Boss Yang was happy again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... looking at the hundred people around, Boss Yang felt bad again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng doesn't have fans, but Master Su does!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So looking around, all four of you are showing off, and only Da Da Mimi is getting beaten?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh no, there's also a lonely Hua Hua Chenyu on the side!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes, comparison causes harm, and Boss Yang became smug again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? I see you don't seem to be a local?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Deng Deng Deng Ziqi was already chatting with the bride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bride nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, my name is Haguli, I'm from Xinjiang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I met my husband in school and married here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I originally had some regrets that my relatives couldn't come because it was too far.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But having you attend my wedding, I'm satisfied.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few people chatted and laughed as they walked toward the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the countryside today, most of them are middle-aged and elderly people, and there are very few young people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for a few, most people don't know these big stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This also allowed a few people to feel a long-lost relaxation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng held the clappers in one hand and the broken bowl in the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked onto the stage, bowed to the crowd, and said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, today is the wedding of Shi Shi Shi Xiaobing and Haguli.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll sing a piece of Lotus Falling here, wishing them a happy wedding and an early birth of a child!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he set up his stance and started tapping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lotus Falling?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A grand chair was placed in the middle of the stage, and a seventy or eighty-year-old man sat on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the groom's grandfather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Su Meng say Lotus Falling, the old man was stunned and subconsciously leaned forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandpa, what is Lotus Falling?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bride asked curiously from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man's eyes were complicated, he sighed and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lotus Falling is what beggars used to sing when they were begging.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our family was so poor we had no food, I relied on singing Lotus Falling to beg, just to raise your dad...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" The father-in-law was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, what did you say, you used to be a beggar?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're really not some hidden big landlord?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where is this coming from?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am a proper poor peasant for eight generations, where would a big landlord come from?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On stage, Su Meng had already started singing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tap the clappers, tap the bowl, hear the magpie chirping.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Came to Huangshi Village today, someone is getting married here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take a turn in Huangshi Village, the host is holding a wedding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll sing, you listen, the host is called Shi Shi Shi Xiaobing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shi Shi Shi Xiaobing, smiling, his wife is Haguli.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Set off fireworks, set off firecrackers, the host's event is really lively.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Say a thousand, say ten thousand, singing this little part.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old and young, everyone is here, do you want some applause?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The friends and family under the stage heard him singing lively, and even put the bride and groom's names in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone found it interesting and applauded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man nodded, full of emotion. ===== CHAPTER 155 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1658,"2026-06-14T05:02:39.376Z","2026-06-14T06:01:34.412Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","8fbfe9ffe880114d5b109b15fe92ec3dfae0479a8e1e85606e7caeee3f84c2de","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-68","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-66",277,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-cover.jpg"]