Chapter 317: The Power of Money

After returning home, Duan Fengyun immediately sent someone to the Ririsheng Guild to notify Wu Tong, telling him to call all the employees to his home.

Upon receiving the message, Wu Tong knew that Duan Fengyun must have something important to announce, so he immediately had everyone put down their work, and a "Closed" sign was hung on the front door of the Ririsheng Guild.

This was the first time such a sign had been hung since the Ririsheng Guild was founded, so many people speculated whether something had happened to the Ririsheng Guild; otherwise, why would it suddenly close?

After Wu Tong led the employees to close the shop, he immediately went to Duan Fengyun's home.

Hundreds of employees stood in the courtyard of Duan Fengyun's home, and the courtyard, which was not very large to begin with, was instantly packed tight.

Wu Tong stood before Duan Fengyun and said:

"Master, all the employees of the Ririsheng Guild have assembled. Please give your instructions."

Duan Fengyun nodded and said:

"Good. Everyone, I have called you here today mainly to ask for your help.

My neighbor, Master Men of the Men Family Sword Casting Workshop, is marrying off his daughter the day after tomorrow. Because time is tight, I have called you all back to help Master Men.

Those with good handwriting will be responsible for writing invitations; those with good stamina and who know the roads well will be responsible for delivering them.

The others will be responsible for the layout of the wedding venue and the preparation of food and drink.

I have only one requirement: everything must be finalized by this afternoon. If there is anything you need me to handle, just come and find me!

After helping Master Men finish the wedding, I will treat you all to drinks.

I will pay your wages for these few days as usual, and I will also give you all a bonus.

Time is of the essence, so please go to the Men Family Sword Casting Workshop and start working immediately!"

"Yes, Master.

Everyone, follow me to the Men Family Sword Casting Workshop to start working.

We must make the ceremony at Master Men's home grand and magnificent; we cannot lose face for our master, nor can we lose face for our Ririhong Guild."

At Wu Tong's command, the group followed him toward the Men Family Sword Casting Workshop.

Men Laotou, who had just finished confirming the guest list with Dazhu, had just walked into the courtyard when he saw a massive crowd of people rushing toward his home.

"Dazhu, quickly grab your weapons! A group of people is rushing toward us, and they don't look like they have good intentions."

After hearing Men Laotou's shout, Dazhu took two broadswords from the main hall, walked up to Men Laotou, and shouted:

"Master, don't be afraid, I am here!"

Men Laotou and Dazhu each held a broadsword, cautiously guarding against the people who were about to appear.

After entering the Men Family Sword Casting Workshop, Wu Tong, who was surrounded by the crowd, walked out and said to Men Laotou:

"Master Men, you don't need to be afraid. It was our master who sent us here to help!"

Only then did Men Laotou recognize that the pot-bellied man before him was Wu Tong from the Ririsheng Guild. Men Laotou threw the broadsword in his hand aside and said:

"Oh my, it really is a case of the flood washing away the Dragon King's Temple—we are all family but failed to recognize each other.

Mr. Wu, I didn't recognize you just now; I am truly sorry.

Come, please have the brothers sit down and have some tea before you start helping!"

Wu Tong smiled and said:

"Master Men, you don't need to be so polite.

When we came, our master had already instructed us that everything must be settled today.

Looking at you, Master Men, it seems nothing has been prepared yet. So, without further ado, let's start immediately.

After we finish, just treat us to a meal and some drinks, Master Men!"

Men Laotou touched his head awkwardly and said embarrassedly:

"That is only right, only right!"

Wu Tong did not engage in too much talk with Men Laotou and simply waved his hand:

"Brothers, start working!"

After Wu Tong's order, everyone, as if they had already divided the work, quickly split into several groups: those writing invitations wrote them, others cleaned, tidied the kitchen, and handled various other tasks.

Men Laotou and Dazhu, the hosts, suddenly found themselves with nothing to do and could only stand silently to the side and watch.

When Men Jianqiu and Yin Zhong went to the fabric shop to choose cloth, they also felt the power of money for the first time.

Originally, the fabric shop Boss told Men Jianqiu that because she wanted to order three wedding outfits, it would take half a month.

But Men Jianqiu, who was running out of time, spoke directly according to Duan Fengyun's words:

"Boss Qin of the Ririsheng Guild said he wants to see these three wedding outfits by tomorrow afternoon.

I don't know if you can manage that; if you can't, then we will change to another shop that can!"

Upon hearing Men Jianqiu's words, the fabric shop Boss's attitude did a complete one-hundred-and-eighty-degree turn.

"Oh my, Miss, if you had told me earlier that you knew Boss Qin, how could I have been so slow in making your wedding outfits?

Give me one day, and you can come to pick up the clothes tomorrow morning.

Also, for the twenty taels of silver from just now, you only need to pay ten.

I have long wanted to do business with Boss Qin but never had the chance. I hope you will go back and put in a good word for me in front of Boss Qin."

This fabric shop Boss had always wanted to cooperate with Duan Fengyun, hoping to be like the Men Family Sword Casting Workshop and make clothes directly for the laborers, but Duan Fengyun had never paid him any mind.

Now that he finally had a chance to bridge the gap with Duan Fengyun, how could he let it go?

Looking at the fabric shop Boss, whose attitude had changed drastically, Men Jianqiu still took out twenty taels of silver and gave it to him.

"Boss, we are holding a wedding, and it is not easy for you to do business, so you should still accept these twenty taels of silver.

I will convey your intentions to Boss Qin; I hope you can make these three wedding outfits well and as quickly as possible."

After the fabric shop Boss received the silver, he smiled and said:

"Miss, rest assured, I will definitely make these three wedding outfits with quality and quantity as quickly as possible.

Then thank you, Miss, for putting in a good word for me in front of Boss Qin."

"I wish the young lady and this young man a hundred years of harmony and an early birth of a child!"

After the two left the clothing store, they went to a shoe store to buy three pairs of new shoes, then hurried toward the Men Family Sword Casting Workshop.

When the two arrived outside the Men Family Sword Casting Workshop, they saw lanterns and colorful streamers everywhere, and Men Jianqiu teased:

"I didn't expect Dad and Dazhu to be so fast; it seems my cooking for them all this time wasn't in vain."

When the two walked into the house, they saw a large group of people busy running back and forth, and Men Jianqiu found Dazhu, who was cracking melon seeds on the side, and asked:

"Dazhu, who are these people?

And why aren't you helping?

Where is my dad?"

Dazhu put down the melon seeds in his hand and chuckled:

"These brothers were all sent by Boss Qin to help. They are too enthusiastic; I can't even get a hand in. Master and several brothers went out to buy groceries and such; they should be back soon."

As soon as Dazhu finished speaking, Men Laotou walked in carrying large and small bags with four workers from the Ririsheng Guild.

Seeing Yin Zhong and Men Jianqiu, Men Laotou smiled:

"Jianqiu, Sha Dage, Boss Qin has already sent over a hundred workers to help.

You must have already seen the lanterns and streamers outside when you came in; their speed is truly too fast.

And after I gave them the guest list, the invitations were written very quickly, and they sent them out immediately.

They have handled everything from top to bottom; your wedding the day after tomorrow will surely be able to proceed smoothly.

After this matter is finished, you really must thank Boss Qin properly."

Yin Zhong and Men Jianqiu nodded; they certainly kept the kindness of Duan Fengyun in their hearts.

By evening, after the workers who went to deliver the invitations returned, all the preparations were complete.

Including these workers who came to help, Men Laotou prepared a total of twenty banquet tables.

The tables, chairs, and benches were brought directly from the Ririsheng Guild, and the food and wine were also ready.

And Duan Fengyun, having finished dinner at home, came over holding Xiao Duantian for a stroll.

Seeing Duan Fengyun arrive, all the workers of the Ririsheng Guild stood up.

"Greetings, Master, Young Master."

Duan Fengyun waved his hand and said:

"Everyone, no need for formalities. Looking at this, the preliminary preparations for Jianqiu and Yin Zhong's wedding are all done.

You have done well; you are worthy of being my, Qin Shuang's, capable Gan Jiang. Once things are finished, there will be rewards for everyone!

Alright, continue eating. You've been busy all day, you must be exhausted. Eat your fill, and after eating, go back and get some rest. Tomorrow morning, continue to help Master Men and the others!"

"Understood, Master."

After hearing Duan Fengyun's words, the workers of the Ririsheng Guild began to bury their heads in eating again.

And Duan Fengyun walked to the main hall, watching Men Jianqiu, Men Laotou, Dazhu, and Yin Zhong, the four of them discussing the wedding details in high spirits. Duan Fengyun did not interrupt the four, but silently stood to the side holding Xiao Duantian, watching their discussion.

It was only when Men Laotou looked up to stretch his muscles that he saw Duan Fengyun at the doorway with a smile on his face, holding Xiao Duantian.

"Boss Qin, when did you arrive? Why are you standing here? Come in and sit down quickly."

Duan Fengyun smiled:

"No, Xiao Duantian and I just arrived. Seeing the four of you discussing so intensely, I didn't want to disturb you.

Is everything going smoothly today? Should the wedding be able to proceed smoothly the day after tomorrow?"

Men Laotou nodded, and Men Jianqiu stepped out to answer:

"Thanks to Boss Qin, without you, how could the wedding between Zhong and me be completed so quickly.

Today's wedding attire was also obtained by using your name, Boss Qin, and then we were able to get it tomorrow.

So all of this is thanks to you, Boss Qin.

After Zhong and I finish the wedding, we must visit you to thank you properly, Boss Qin."

Duan Fengyun waved his hand and smiled:

"I said from the beginning, you don't need to thank me.

Just offer me a cup of matchmaker's wine on the day of the wedding."

Men Laotou laughed heartily:

"We will, we will, this is only right."