[{"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-7":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},1930592,2633,"Chapter 7","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-7",7,"\u003Cp>\"Since I've taken this job today, I certainly have to put in the effort!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eldest son's face turned green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big brother, every time you put effort into blowing that suona, we have to put effort into crying. Who can stand this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could you at least let us take a break?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, Master, your craft is absolutely beyond reproach.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But your intensity is just too much. As soon as I hear your suona, I can't help but want to cry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My father is over eighty; he really can't take it anymore. Please, just let the old man rest for a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today is for sending off my grandfather; please don't send my father off too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Su Meng had stopped playing, the netizens in the livestream room all turned their audio back on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing what the eldest son said, they were laughing hysterically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy crap, is Su Meng really this fierce? Sending someone off with a single suona?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget about an eighty-year-old man; I've been crying scene after scene, and even I can't handle it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother... no, Master Su, I beg you, please retract your divine powers!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does it mean to be professional? This is what it means to be professional!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this the first time I've realized the power of a suona is this great?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listening to Su Meng play the suona makes me want to cry, but watching him play it makes me want to laugh. Why is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wang Laowu wiped the sweat from his forehead and said cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, your craft has too much lethality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even though this is a funeral, we can't be *too* much, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about you take a break and let the brothers show their skills? You can just offer some guidance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng chuckled and, following the suggestion, put down the suona in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure, I'll take a break and let the brothers show off their skills.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eldest son looked at the others and asked with lingering fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, let me ask first, the skills of our other masters...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The suona player from the Wang Troupe scratched his head, feeling a bit numb himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, our skills aren't bad, but at least they're things of the living world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eldest son patted his chest, finally feeling relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no helping it; Su Meng's suona had given them all psychological trauma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New book setting sail, begging for all kinds of data.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, Su Meng's manager, Sister Qin, had fallen into immense conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rationally speaking, Su Meng's craft was really not presentable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially starting off by taking a funeral job—this was just too damaging to his status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after looking at the netizens' comments on the trending searches, she couldn't make up her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is wrong with this generation of netizens?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our Su Meng goes to take a funeral job, and you all are having the time of your lives?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just her; the production team behind the scenes was also struggling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a variety show!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have you ever seen a variety show livestream a funeral?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn't this just asking for trouble?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now, this very scene was happening on their own show!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, looking at the explosive popularity in the livestream room, the director's team was almost numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why are netizens these days so mischievous?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn't it better to watch a variety show and laugh out loud? Why insist on watching a funeral and crying along?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking it over, they quickly contacted Su Meng's cameraman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Su Meng's cameraman was already a mess of snot and tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others could turn off the sound, but he couldn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a dedicated cameraman, he still had to follow and film Su Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master... Master Su, why don't you switch to some other tunes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cameraman, having received instructions from the director, tugged at Su Meng's sleeve and whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Switch to another tune?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eldest son of the host family perked up upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's right, why didn't I think of that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In rural areas, funerals are all about \"face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you hire a suona troupe with many people and great skill, that is definitely a matter of face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today they hired two suona troupes; the spectacle was sufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the skill... did that even need to be said?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have such a master with great skills, and you're going to let ordinary suona players take over?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn't that a waste?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eldest son rolled his eyes and suddenly had an idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed over a cigarette and said with a flattering smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, it's like this: my grandfather passed away at 102, so this counts as a 'joyous funeral'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, could the tunes be a bit less sad? Could they be a little more cheerful?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng's eyes lit up when he heard this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right! Why didn't I think of that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides funeral tunes, I've also written quite a few tunes for weddings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like 'Wedding Procession', 'Carrying the Bridal Sedan'...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't!\" Wang Wang Laowu's face turned green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he hadn't heard these tunes, he understood what the names meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su, Master Su!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, this is a funeral after all. Playing things like 'Wedding Procession' or 'Carrying the Bridal Sedan' wouldn't be appropriate, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not appropriate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng paused for a moment, then suddenly realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, right, right. Look at my brain, I was just thinking about playing cheerful tunes and forgot the occasion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me think then, cheerful tunes suitable for a funeral...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it! 'Little Cowherd', 'A Single Flower', 'Zhu Bajie Carries His Wife'... these are definitely appropriate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wang Laowu was completely bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of tunes are these? Why haven't I heard a single one of them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, seeing Su Meng speak with such certainty, he finally felt relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this is a suona master!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the livestream room, countless netizens were dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"So, Su Meng is going to play the suona again. Should I turn off the sound?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It shouldn't be that bad, right? Didn't he say he was going to play cheerful tunes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, who said Su Meng is a deadpan? He's clearly a huge goofball. What kind of celebrity is like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really can't judge a book by its cover. Who would have thought a big celebrity would be so good at funeral work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"'Wedding Procession', 'Carrying the Bridal Sedan'—these sound festive just by the name. If Su Meng could come and play a tune when I get married, I'd be content.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To the person above, you probably won't have that chance. But if you cover yourself with a white sheet right now, that would be quite fitting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they were talking, a cheerful melody suddenly rang out in the livestream room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Di-da~ di-di-da~~~ di-di-di~ da-da-da~~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This cheerful music made one's mouth curl upward the moment they heard it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just them; everyone at the scene was the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they didn't know what the tune was, the humor and cheerfulness in it were audible to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng played the suona with great interest, feeling secretly proud in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If people from his previous life heard this tune he was playing now, who wouldn't recognize it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the famous \"Zhu Bajie Carries His Wife\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This tune is one of the classics from the TV series \"Journey to the West\" in his previous life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was originally the tune for Sun Wukong becoming the Keeper of the Horses, but the widely circulated name is \"Zhu Bajie Carries His Wife.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This shows just how deeply rooted this tune is in people's hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And today, this tune appeared in this world for the first time, naturally causing a huge sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the entire scene and the livestream room were filled with a cheerful atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people even couldn't help but sway their bodies slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the two suona troupes were a bit confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, wasn't this a funeral today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is this funeral being held so festively?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New book setting sail, begging for all kinds of data!\u003C\u002Fp>",1344,"2026-06-14T05:02:39.376Z","2026-06-14T06:01:34.412Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","00ac5737d8fb25bdcd2c8dc450d6e402f77f9caddf795bfa01323ff828402933","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-8","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-6",277,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-cover.jpg"]