[{"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-69":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},1930654,2633,"Chapter 69","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-69",69,"\u003Cp>Song of the Mentally Ill, the Erhu has become a spirit, and it's mocking people!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a lecture hall of the Imperial Music Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the students were laughing and swaying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were hitting the tables, some were holding their stomachs, some were crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where was the usual reserve of folk music people?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the teachers in the front row couldn't help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the podium, Hu Zhengyuan's mouth twitched, his shoulders shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just out of consideration for his dignity as the department head, he didn't laugh out loud like the students, which was really uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Hu Zhengyuan finally controlled himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knocked on the table a few times to let the scene quiet down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... music... it has inclusivity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are all studying music, you should understand this truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... okay, I can't make it up anymore...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahaha...\" The scene exploded with laughter again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A student shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Hu, I love you so much!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Organizing us to watch a comedy today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Zhengyuan was depressed, shook his head, and said helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, I thought Su Meng would use folk music to teach that person a lesson today, so I organized you to watch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Originally, he went to buy an erhu, and I had some expectations, so I let you come to learn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But who would have thought... that person lost his violin, and Su Meng didn't even get a chance to play the erhu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Things are really unpredictable...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd exploded with laughter again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the laughter, a small hand was raised timidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Zhengyuan saw it and pointed to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoying, do you have anything to say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cute girl with big eyes stood up, looking embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um... actually this matter... has something to do with me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What? The room was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pair of twins next to her jumped up and shouted in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yingzai, what are you talking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoying smiled awkwardly and explained helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That instrument shop owner... is my dad...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene was quiet, then exploded with laughter again, talking all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, Xiaoying, your dad and mom are too funny.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder that line about those who learn Western music being pretentious, I heard it so familiarly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoying, our dad... ah... don't hit me, it hurts...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Zhengyuan was also dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it has something to do with his own student?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knocked on the table and said helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, since Su Meng won't perform today, let's disperse and continue class...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No...\" A cry came from the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Hu, just let us watch, it's really too interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Hu, if we keep watching, Su Meng won't make a move, maybe Su Qi'er will make a move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Qi'er has already made a move, but since there are demons and monsters, maybe the Cult Leader will make a move to suppress them later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft! He didn't even bring a guzheng, how could he transform into a Cult Leader? If anyone makes a move, it's Master Su, didn't you see so many suonas?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Forget it, since that's the case, let's keep watching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the homework missed today...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Double!\" All the students shouted in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the livestream, it had become an ocean of joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha... no, I'm going to die laughing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandpa is still Grandpa!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Child, you're not lightly sick, this is killing me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who said the elderly are bad? Look at how kind this grandpa is, he's even willing to take out the walnuts he's been playing with for twenty years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, how is this going to let me eat roast chicken and pig's trotters in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it were in the old society, you could be sold for two silver dollars, isn't that... not expensive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you guys know? You don't even understand the songs of genius creator Huahua, too tasteless!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The person above is brainless, identification complete.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the office of Xinghai Culture, the atmosphere was very relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping was also in a great mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng has grown up, he's sensible, this time he didn't cause any trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Qin was also all smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as it stays steady from now on, the popularity should be stable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll find him a few more big business deals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rich, rich...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Qin's two eyes instantly turned into the shape of ￥.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping glared at her and said angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you want to take them, take some proper ones, not those sex toys...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss!\" Sister Qin interrupted him suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But they pay more!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pay more?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping instantly fell into deep thought...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph! Idiot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Hua Chenyu cursed, jumped out of the car, and went into the car to sulk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who the hell are you scolding?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The groom was angry, jumped up, and wanted to rush over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only him, but many friends and family were the same now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man grabbed the groom, looking sighing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This child has a problem with his brain, and it's not light.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today is your big wedding day, why are you arguing with a mentally ill person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The groom shook his head, smiling bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandpa, a wedding is a good thing, it's lively and happy, how good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But look at it now, with this atmosphere, I'm not happy getting married.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people nodded subconsciously, and resentment toward Hua Hua Chenyu grew again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, someone in the suona troupe suddenly shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bad atmosphere? Find Master Su! Master Su, give us one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words seemed to remind everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the suona troupes shouted at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, give us one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, give us one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, give us one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The huge sound wave echoed throughout the wedding scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Xiao Xiao Xiao Yueyue and the three female stars shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Su? Many friends and family on site looked at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's wrong with these suona masters?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who is Master Su?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng jumped onto the stage, smiling and bowing to the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, since everyone wants to hear it, how about I do another one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\" The suona troupe burst into warm applause and cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they took out their phones and started recording in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the master performing in person, must learn more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many middle-aged and elderly people on site didn't know why they were so excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this child looks good, just sang Lotus Falling well, so they naturally didn't object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Wang, bring my erhu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng beckoned to Wang Wang Laowu, and then said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandpa, actually, there's a saying you didn't get right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's an old saying, mentally challenged children have fewer worries, and mentally ill people have more joy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, my inspiration exploded, and I just created an erhu piece called 'Song of the Mentally Ill'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you like to comment on it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he had already torn his face with Hua Hua Chenyu, Su Meng didn't hide it anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am a man with a system, are you afraid of a late-stage mental patient?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Song of the Mentally Ill'?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this name, the crowd fell silent, then burst into wild laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since when do mentally ill people have songs?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man nodded, looking gratified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, good, you are a good child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lotus Falling is played well, can play the erhu, and is so caring, knowing how to care for the mentally ill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, really good, really a good child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Su Meng...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Zhengyuan shook his head, looking dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thought about it, and said to the audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hearing this name, I know it's not a serious erhu piece.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But hearing this, Su Meng also created it on the spot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He previously created pieces like 'Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix' and 'Power Over the World', which shows his creative ability is very strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone try to explore his creative thinking from this piece created on the spot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good~~~\" The audience shouted in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A student shouted at the top of his lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's better if it's not serious, who listens to serious pieces!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience exploded with laughter again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>... ===== CHAPTER 159 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1356,"2026-06-14T05:02:39.376Z","2026-06-14T06:01:34.412Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","c506847727f6019fdf0179da3ebc81e319abb18bc647b132673739a1f80b098d","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-70","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-68",277,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-cover.jpg"]