Chapter 319: The Snobbish Relatives of the Men Family

The night before the wedding, the Men Family Sword Casting Workshop was already bustling with noise and excitement. Seeing that there were already twenty tables set for the banquet that evening, Men Laotou knew that things were taking a turn for the worse.

He found Wu Tong and said:

"Steward Wu, the number of guests this evening has already reached twenty tables, which completely exceeds my expectations. What are we going to do about the main banquet tomorrow!

To prepare so many tables, chairs, benches, and dishes on such short notice, what am I to do!"

Men Laotou was currently anxious and flustered. Tomorrow was the day he would marry off his daughter, and he naturally hoped to send her off in a grand and glorious manner; he did not want to be pointed at and gossiped about behind his back.

Wu Tong smiled and said:

"Master Men, actually, Boss Qin and I had already anticipated this situation.

Your Men Family Sword Casting Workshop is the first partner of the Ririsheng Guild, and many people will come here because of the Ririsheng Guild.

So, when you estimated twenty tables for the banquet, our Boss and I knew for certain it wouldn't be enough.

Do not worry; tables, chairs, and benches are a simple matter for us. As for the food and drink, I had people prepare an extra thirty tables this afternoon. I believe fifty tables will be sufficient.

Moreover, with so many staff members from our Ririsheng Guild, greeting dozens of tables of guests is an easy task for us.

As for the venue, we have also cleaned up everything outside the Men Family Sword Casting Workshop, so it will be fine to set them up outside tomorrow.

Therefore, Master Men, please set your mind at ease. Tomorrow, the matters concerning Jianqiu and Yin Zhong will surely go smoothly."

After hearing Wu Tong's words, the stone that had been pressing down on Men Laotou's heart finally fell away. Men Laotou patted his chest and said with relief:

"It is fortunate that you and Boss Qin have such foresight!

If it had been left to me, the wedding of Jianqiu and Sha Dage would have been ruined by my own hands.

Fortunately, fortunately you were here to help!"

Men Laotou was currently feeling extremely grateful to Duan Fengyun. Firstly, because Duan Fengyun had sent people to help him with such a major task, and secondly, because it allowed Men Laotou to save face significantly in front of his relatives.

Men Laotou's relatives had previously looked down on him, so they had originally planned to arrive a day early, eat a meal, give their gift money, and then leave.

They did not want to be seen as relatives of the Men family the next day; in their eyes, they did not even want to acknowledge this poor, shabby old man.

However, when they arrived at the Men Family Sword Casting Workshop, they were completely shocked. Although the workshop was still in its original location, it had long since taken on a brand-new look and appeared much larger than their own homes.

Furthermore, seeing over a hundred people busy working in the Men family's home while Men Laotou sat contentedly to the side cracking melon seeds, without needing to lift a finger, left them stunned.

Upon learning that Men Laotou had a business connection with the Ririsheng Guild, a giant in the industry, and that the relationship between the big boss of the Ririsheng Guild, Qin Shuang, and Men Laotou was quite close, their attitudes changed instantly.

Originally planning to leave after dinner, they all ended up staying at Men Laotou's place, and their mouths were filled with praise for him.

This group of people, while commenting on how Men Jianqiu was talented, diligent, and capable, also mocked Yin Zhong for being foolish and silly, saying that Yin Zhong was a toad lusting after swan meat.

In short, they were fiercely elevating Men Jianqiu's status while belittling Yin Zhong.

Fortunately, the still-dim-witted Yin Zhong did not take their comments to heart; otherwise, Yin Zhong might have exploded on the spot due to these people's words and returned to the Demonic Path.

This provided a great deal of satisfaction to Men Laotou's vanity.

That night, Duan Fengyun still did not come to the Men Family Sword Casting Workshop for dinner. After all, given his status, he did not want to go to the Men Family Sword Casting Workshop only to be grabbed by one person after another to talk about business.

After finishing dinner at home, this time Duan Fengyun did not bring Xiao Duantian along; he came to the Men Family Sword Casting Workshop all by himself. "Master!"

Seeing the staff helping at the Men Family Sword Casting Workshop collectively bow to the young man, all the guests realized that this must be the big boss of the Ririsheng Guild, Qin Shuang.

Many merchants who had come because of Qin Shuang's reputation greeted him one after another.

"Boss Qin, good evening!

I am the owner of the Bai Family Cloth Shop, my surname is Huang!"

"Boss Qin, I am the owner of the Li Family Inn!"

"Boss Qin, I am the owner of the Wang Family Rice Shop."

Duan Fengyun had long since guessed this scene would happen. He did not say much to the crowd, only nodding slightly to indicate that he had acknowledged them.

These bosses were all shrewd individuals; seeing that Duan Fengyun did not want to overshadow the wedding of Men Jianqiu and Yin Zhong with his status, they did not continue to speak further.

However, when Men Laotou's relatives saw that Duan Fengyun had arrived, coupled with his rather handsome appearance, many of them began to harbor ulterior motives.

"Boss Qin, I am Jianqiu's aunt. I wonder if Boss Qin has a lady in his heart? My daughter is currently at a prime age and is truly graceful and elegant. I wonder if Boss Qin would be interested in meeting my daughter!"

"Boss Qin, I am Jianqiu's cousin. Boss Qin, look at how I look.

I don't care about being a primary or secondary wife; I just admire you as a person, Boss Qin!"

Looking at the monster-like relatives of Men Laotou's family, Duan Fengyun finally understood why Men Jianqiu did not like these kinds of people.

Monsters, demons, and snobs—it is best to stay far away from such people.

Duan Fengyun released his aura of looking down on everything and said:

"I already have a family. I have a virtuous wife and a clever, bright son.

I have never thought about taking concubines or anything of the sort. If anyone mentions it again, they will be an enemy of my Ririsheng Guild. I will make their entire family go bankrupt and unable to afford a single mouthful of rice."

After speaking, Duan Fengyun did not forget to sweep his gaze around. Upon hearing Duan Fengyun's words, the Men family's relatives immediately shut their mouths.

Looking at it this way, they would not be able to board the big ship that was the Ririsheng Guild; what a pity.

Duan Fengyun ignored them and walked straight into the main hall. At this moment, in the hall, Yin Zhong, Men Jianqiu, and Men Laotou seemed to be discussing something.

Seeing Duan Fengyun arrive, the three of them immediately stopped their discussion. Duan Fengyun smiled and said:

"You all seemed to be discussing something just now; why did you stop? What is it? Continue!"

"I don't mind listening."

After the three of them exchanged awkward glances, Men Laotou scratched his head in embarrassment and said:

"Actually, the matter we were discussing just now has to do with you, Boss Qin.

For Jianqiu and Sha Dage's wedding tomorrow, we still haven't found a master of ceremonies for them.

We were just discussing that since you, Boss Qin, have helped them so much, we would like to invite you to be their master of ceremonies.

It's just that we have already troubled you with so many things, Boss Qin, that we feel bad about troubling you further."

"So, we were just about to go find Steward Wu Tong and ask him to be the master of ceremonies."

"We had just reached an agreement and were preparing to go find Steward Wu Tong when you, Boss Qin, arrived."

Upon hearing this, Duan Fengyun's face immediately broke into a smile:

"I thought it was something else. As you just said, you have already troubled me with many things, so I don't mind being troubled with one more.

I will take on the role of the witness for the wedding; you don't need to go bother Wu Tong and the others.

I still have the same request as before: Jianqiu, Sha Dage, just pour me an extra cup of wine when you perform the wedding bows."

Seeing that Duan Fengyun had agreed to be the witness, the three of them looked delighted.

"Hahahaha, alright, alright.

I know you must be very excited tonight, but there are serious things to do tomorrow, so go get some rest early.

Jianqiu, tomorrow morning I will have Yueya bring two maidservants over to help you with your makeup and hair.

A bride cannot look too shabby; I will have your Sister Yueya bring you some nice jewelry then!"

Men Jianqiu knew Duan Fengyun's personality, so she accepted generously.

"Alright, then thank you, Boss Qin, and thank you for your trouble, Sister Yueya."

After a faint smile, Duan Fengyun turned and left.

Duan Fengyun returned home and said to Yueya, who was still coaxing Xiao Duantian:

"Yueya, Jianqiu and Sha Dage are getting married tomorrow. You should take two maidservants over early in the morning to help Jianqiu with her makeup and dressing.

Jianqiu's wedding cannot be too shabby; you should take some of your own jewelry and hairpins over to her then."

Yueya nodded and teased:

"Alright, my big Boss Qin, I understand."

Yueya patted Xiao Duantian on the head and said:

"Little one, tomorrow you are going with Daddy to see Auntie Jianqiu get married, so you are not allowed to be naughty!"

Xiao Duantian nodded sensibly and said:

"Alright, Mommy, I know!"

That night, Men Jianqiu and Yin Zhong were destined to be too excited to sleep.

Early the next morning, firecrackers rang out at the Men Family Sword Casting Workshop, and all the guests had arrived.

Duan Fengyun held Xiao Duantian and nodded in greeting to many people.

The three Tong brothers also arrived at the Men Family Sword Casting Workshop with Yin Tianqi at this moment.

"Sha Dage, congratulations!"

This was the blessing from Tong Bo.

"Yin Zhong, congratulations!"

This was the blessing from Tong Zhan, Tong Xin, and the others.

"Second Uncle, congratulations."

This was the blessing from Yin Tianqi.

"Welcome, please, come inside!"

Yin Zhong invited them into the house with a smile on his face.

After hearing Yin Tianqi's form of address for Yin Zhong, the Men family relatives on the side immediately ran into the crowd of relatives to discuss the fact that Yin Tianqi had just called Yin Zhong "Second Uncle."

One of them, who was knowledgeable and experienced, found Yin Tianqi based on the description and returned with a pale face, saying:

"The person who just greeted son-in-law Daqi was Yin Tianqi, the Villa Master of Yujian Villa.

Son-in-law Daqi also has the surname Yin; it seems they are relatives."

"Ah!"

The group was also pale-faced after hearing this; only then did they realize they had foolishly let go of another chance to fly up the branches and become a phoenix.

They might not be clear about the Ririsheng Guild, which was a force that had only recently emerged, but how could they not be clear about Yujian Villa, which had a history of over a hundred years?

Now they were extremely regretful in their hearts; if they evaluated Yin Zhong like that, it would be a wonder if Yujian Villa would treat them well!