[{"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-77":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},1930662,2633,"Chapter 77","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-77",77,"\u003Cp>In the theater, the audience stood up one after another and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While walking, they were still discussing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today's show was truly worth it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just at this moment, Uncle Yu walked quickly onto the stage, knocked on the microphone, and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, everyone, sorry to bother you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh? Are there Easter eggs in the crosstalk industry these days?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned back and looked on with great interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Yu cupped his hands, his face full of joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's like this; we have a happy event here today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're going to hold a simple apprenticeship ceremony in a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you all aren't in a hurry to go home, would you like to stay and be witnesses?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh? Apprenticeship ceremony?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience instantly became interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this is not very common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone said loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle Yu, are you going to take an apprentice, or is Teacher Guo going to take an apprentice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Yu shook his head and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neither. Today, my Master, Old Man Shi Shi Fukuan, is going to take a new apprentice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In other words, this is my little junior brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What? A commotion instantly broke out in the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Shi Shi Fukuan is going to take an apprentice?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hasn't the old man not appeared in public for a long time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I heard his health wasn't good, he had a serious illness, and he didn't have many days left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this juncture, what apprentice is he taking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, everyone's curiosity was piqued, and they sat down again one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the stage, a chair had already been placed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone from the Deyun Society went on stage and surrounded the back to serve as witnesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Dagang personally served as the master of ceremonies, walked onto the stage, and said loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Man Shi Shi Fukuan's apprenticeship ceremony begins now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, Master, take your seat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Uncle Yu's support, Old Man Shi Shi Fukuan sat tremblingly on the chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that it was really the old man who appeared, there was a burst of applause from the audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Dagang cupped his hands and explained to the audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to the rules of our crosstalk industry, apprenticeship should have three masters: the introducing master, the guarantor master, and the substitute master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But today the situation is special. According to the old man's wishes, everything is simplified. Please forgive us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he shouted loudly again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, today's apprentice, Su Meng, come on stage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng? The audience instantly exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one taking the apprenticeship today is actually Su Meng? Su Meng is actually going to take Old Man Shi Shi Fukuan as his master?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng was wearing a long gown, and his face was rarely serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Dagang continued to shout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apprentice, three bows, perform the apprenticeship ceremony~~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First bow, thank the master for his cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second bow, wish the master good health.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third bow, carry forward the art of crosstalk in the future!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following his words, Su Meng respectfully bowed three times to the old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Dagang continued to shout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, master and apprentice exchange gifts!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man tremblingly picked up a pair of clappers, stroked them for a long time, and a trace of reminiscence appeared in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he solemnly handed the clappers to Su Meng and said earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These clappers were left by my master, Mr. Gao Gao Fengshan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Before you, I had four apprentices, but I never passed these clappers down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today, I hand them to you, hoping you can carry this craft forward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng respectfully took the clappers and then took out a suona.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, it was rushed today, and I didn't have time to prepare a gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although this suona is inconspicuous, it has extraordinary significance to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I use this suona to express my gratitude to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was also speaking from the heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This suona was bought from a roadside instrument store, and it wasn't worth much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was the first prop he had after coming to this world, and its fame rose, so naturally, it was of extraordinary significance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man took the suona, stroked it for a while, and suddenly smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, really good. I forgot that your suona skills are also top-notch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I get old, you'll play a piece for me and see me off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng nodded and said respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind Shi Shi Fukuan, the little grandson was almost crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandpa, why is it that when you say this, it's only right, but when I say it, I get beaten?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when people get old, do they really value the suona so much?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should I learn a few pieces from my little junior uncle, and when my dad dies, I'll play for him too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm really filial! Thumbs up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Dagang saw that this segment was over and said loudly again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, please, Master, give your instructions!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he respectfully handed the microphone to the old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man raised the microphone and said weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng, this child, good, really good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His craft is already complete, and I'm old, so I have nothing to teach him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's called taking him as an apprentice, but to be honest, I'm the one who's shamelessly climbing the social ladder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But since I've become his master, I have to take on the responsibilities of a master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as I'm alive, I will do my best to help him shield himself from the wind and rain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qian'er, you four, come over and meet your little junior brother; help him out in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Shi Fukuan took four apprentices in his life, and all of them were in the Deyun Society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Yu, Liu Xianwei, Hou Zhen, and the animal keeper Sun Yue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four walked over, their faces full of joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Junior Brother! If you have anything in the future, just call us; we don't need to be polite between brothers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng also cupped his hands and said happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Senior Brothers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother, you're being too polite. When we first met, I wasn't polite to you either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, the few of them laughed loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Dagang was also full of joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although theoretically Su Meng isn't from the Deyun Society, the relationship is there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng, by seniority, I'm also your Senior Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, the Deyun Society is your home. When you come to the capital, come back and see us anytime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whenever you want to go up and practice a few pieces, just say the word, and I'll arrange it for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother Guo, you say that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today you pulled me to be a laborer for your Deyun Society and even plucked a little tune from me. Do you want me to work for free for you in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have to pluck a sheep until it's bald?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Dagang also laughed loudly and waved at the group of disciples and grand-disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come, meet your Little Junior Uncle, Little Junior Grand-uncle!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among this group, most were Guo Dagang's apprentices, but there were also a few grand-disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, they also bowed one after another and asked respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Little Junior Uncle!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Little Junior Grand-uncle!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their faces were respectful, but in their hearts, they were all completely bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>May I ask, Su Meng's age seems to be younger than most people present; how did he become a junior uncle and grand-uncle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Xiao Xiao Xiao Yueyue, who was almost crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You bullied me enough on the show, and now you've chased me home?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why do I suddenly feel that my future life will be bleak?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did-da~ didi-da~~~ didi-di~ da-da-da~~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cheerful suona sound suddenly rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people are not unfamiliar with this piece; it's Su Meng's suona piece \"Zhu Bajie Carries His Wife.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Qin, wearing pajamas, picked up her phone in a daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Zhang Zhang Xiaoyan, what's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calling in the middle of the night, did something happen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhang Zhang Xiaoyan, on the other end of the phone, was still a bit dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um... Sister Qin, there's a matter. I thought about it, and I still want to tell you now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To avoid catching you off guard tomorrow morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Qin instantly woke up, and some bad thoughts instantly flooded her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened? Did something happen to Su Meng?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something happening in the middle of the night, it wouldn't be Su Meng getting caught at Honglangman, would it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could you take him to that kind of place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you know our Su Meng is still a virgin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are you acting as his assistant?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he really can't hold it, why don't you help him solve it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" Zhang Zhang Zhang Xiaoyan was instantly stunned, almost unable to believe her ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Qin, you want me to help him solve it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could such a good thing fall to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Qin nodded and said as a matter of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, you are his assistant; if you don't help him solve it, who will?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finding a decent escort only costs 3,000 yuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When you ask for reimbursement later, just write that you helped Su Meng refuel; do I need to teach you this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack, crack, crack...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhang Zhang Xiaoyan seemed to hear the sound of her heart breaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm just a plain little assistant; how could such a good thing fall to me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Sister Qin was still nagging and arranging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you're going to find one, find a safe place, like Heaven on Earth...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dazed voice suddenly came from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heaven on Earth is expensive, 3,000 yuan isn't enough...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1615,"2026-06-14T05:02:39.376Z","2026-06-14T06:01:34.412Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","7699325bc1ee72e56c1702a712a88e11876496c36c81a4763f16c2e4c5918b2a","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-78","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-76",277,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-cover.jpg"]