Xu Ji Blacksmith Shop is facing an unprecedented crisis.
Zheng Shuang was one of the two three-star weapon refiners in the blacksmith shop. His departure was a devastating blow to Xu Ji Blacksmith Shop. More importantly, it was not just Zheng Shuang who left, but more than a dozen master blacksmiths were taken away by Zheng Shuang and defected to Longpan Blacksmith Shop together. With so many people missing all of a sudden, Xu Ji's Blacksmith Shop was suddenly stretched thin, not to mention that there was Longpan Blacksmith Shop watching eagerly from the side.
Xu Liang didn't believe that Longpan Blacksmith would let go of this opportunity to give Xu Ji Blacksmith a fatal blow.
Xu Liang has never thought about poaching a three-star weapon refiner from other places, but is a three-star weapon refiner so easy to find
He has no background, power, and wealth, so why should he recruit a three-star weapon refiner
There are only so many three-star weapon refiners in Jianglong County. One-third of them are already registered in the weapon refiners guild, and the remaining two-thirds are divided between major blacksmiths and four-star weapon refiners, such as Hu Fei Zhuo Bufan has four or five three-star weapon refiners under his command. Longpan Blacksmith Shop and Jinxu Blacksmith Shop each have three three-star weapon refiners. The rest all choose to go it alone and open their own blacksmith shops. How can Xu Ji be there? Opportunity for Smithy to intervene
Xu Liang doesn't blame Zheng Shuang, because Zheng Shuang is quite kind compared to other blacksmith masters. In terms of repaying gratitude, Zheng Shuang has been staying at Xu Ji Blacksmith Shop all these years and has never left. It is precisely because of him that Xu Ji Blacksmith Shop has grown into one of the three largest blacksmith shops in Jianglong County. Therefore, Xu Liang has no reason to blame him.
If he had to blame someone, Xu Liang could only blame God.
Telford. Xu Liang stood in the hall for a long time before calling Butler Defu.
Defu walked quickly: the shopkeeper.
Xu Liang said in a deep voice: Call everyone here, I have something important to announce.
In the sales area, Defu didn't understand it for a while.
Yes, all employees of the blacksmith shop are summoned. Xu Liang waved his hand and Xu Ji's blacksmith shop was closed today. Xu Liang can still afford to compensate for this small loss.
Defu was confused, but nodded: Okay, I'll go right away.
After a while, all the employees of the blacksmith shop gathered in the inner courtyard.
It seems that there are still some people who haven't arrived yet. Shopkeeper, please wait while I go look for them. Defu looked at the crowd and then said.
Xu Liang waved his hand: No need to look for it, I know where they went.
oh. Defu silently stepped aside.
Looking around, Xu Jiang's heart became increasingly sad. He suppressed his sadness and forced out a smile: It has been more than 40 years since Xuji Blacksmith Shop was founded. Over the years, thanks to your help, Xu Ji Blacksmith Shop has become one of the top three in Jianglong County. One of the big blacksmith shops is here. Mr. Xu solemnly thanked everyone and bowed to everyone.
Everyone was immediately frightened. Although they were at a loss, they couldn't afford the shopkeeper bowing to them.
Shopkeeper, this is our duty, why do we have to do this
The blacksmith shop has paid us wages and provided such high benefits. We should be grateful to the shopkeeper.
Even Master Jiang, who has always thought highly of himself, felt a little uneasy at this time and said: If the shopkeeper is dissatisfied with us, just bring it up and we will try our best to satisfy the shopkeeper.
Many of them thought that Xu Liang was speaking sarcastically, but in fact he was very dissatisfied with their recent laziness.
Therefore, many people can't help but feel guilty.
They are not afraid that Xu Liang will drive them away. As a blacksmith master, they can make a living no matter where they go. They are still very confident in their hearts. However, most of them have received favors from Xu Liang. Without Xu Liang, they would not be able to make a living. There is no today. Therefore, even if the treatment at Xu Ji Blacksmith Shop is slightly lower than that of other blacksmith shops, they can accept it and will not leave it for ten years. They are not afraid of Xu Liang driving them away, but they are afraid that Xu Liang will treat them badly. Disappointment will make them feel guilty and uneasy.
No, no, you misunderstood. Xu Liang said seriously: I thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I don’t mean anything else.
After a pause, he continued: I know that many blacksmith shops have invited you and even offered very high conditions, but you still choose to stay at Xu Ji Blacksmith Shop. I am really touched. When he said this, he was a little emotional. In fact, you don't owe me anything. We have always used each other to get what we need. It is your credit that the blacksmith shop can get to where it is today. Therefore, if you really want to owe me, it is also I owe you.
Hearing this, everyone's eyes were a little wet.
Xu Liang's words brought back memories of their time in the blacksmith shop, and also brought back memories of being helped by Xu Liang.
Li Qi's eyes filled with tears at this time, and there was only endless gratitude to Xu Liang in his heart.
Most of those blacksmith masters came from Li Qi's stage. How could they forget Xu Liang's help to them
I am willing to live and die with the blacksmith shop. Li Qi didn't know what was wrong with him, and suddenly shouted, tears already wet his cheeks.
Emotions are full of magic and can be contagious to each other.
When his voice sounded, the string in everyone's heart suddenly broke, and they impulsively echoed: I am willing to live and die with the blacksmith shop. Although most of them have passed the age of impulsiveness, they Still couldn't help but shout out, his voice decisive.
thank you all
Xu Liang bowed again and wiped the tears on his face.
Taking a deep breath, his expression became firm and he said: There is some bad news that I must tell everyone. After you hear it, you can decide whether to go or stay.
When everyone heard this, they were immediately surprised and confused.
What happened in the blacksmith shop to rise to such a serious level
From today on, Master Zheng is no longer the weapon refiner of Xu Ji Blacksmith Shop. Xu Liang dropped a bombshell. In addition to Master Zheng, more than a dozen blacksmiths also followed Master Zheng and defected to Longpan Blacksmith Shop.
Master Zheng, Master Zheng, for a moment, there were still people who didn’t react.
But soon, they remembered that Master Zheng, Zheng Shuang, one of the two three-star weapon refiners in Xu Ji Blacksmith Shop
With Mr. Zhao gradually aging, Zheng Shuang can be said to be the only pillar of Xu Ji Blacksmith and the iconic figure of Xu Ji Blacksmith.
With Zheng Shuang gone, the only pillar of Xu Ji's Blacksmith Shop collapsed. Not only that, but more than a dozen master blacksmiths left together. This was tantamount to adding salt to the wounds of Xu Ji's Blacksmith Shop, which made the situation of Xu Ji's Blacksmith Shop worse. Adding insult to injury.
This news caused an uproar.
Even this iconic figure has defected to another family. Isn’t Xu Ji Blacksmith Shop doomed? It can be expected that even if Xu Ji Blacksmith Shop is not destroyed in this huge crisis, it will be pulled down from the altar and reduced to a second-rate blacksmith. shop.
Everyone's expressions became heavy, and they finally understood what Xu Liang meant.
In the inner courtyard, there were more than sixty people, all feeling extremely depressed, and the atmosphere dropped to freezing point.
Whether to leave or stay, everyone was extremely hesitant and hesitant.
If they continue to stay at Xu Ji Blacksmith Shop, they are doomed to have no future, but Xu Liang is kind to them. If they leave during the most difficult period of Xu Ji Blacksmith Shop, wouldn't it be tantamount to betrayal and repaying kindness with hatred
This is a dilemma.
Defu looked at everyone anxiously, wishing he could open a hundred mouths to persuade everyone to stay.
Don't go, don't go, Fu Fu repeated worriedly in his heart.
The inner courtyard was eerily quiet, falling into a dead silence.
for a long time.
Li Qi slowly raised his head and looked at Xu Liang firmly: Shopkeeper, I am willing to stay.
Xu Liang looked at Li Qi in surprise: Are you sure you don’t regret it
I am sure. Li Qi nodded, not only am I willing to stay, but the salary can also maintain the standard of the chief apprentice. Xuji Blacksmith Shop is my second home, I am willing to share the joys and sorrows with it
At this time, Xu Liang was really surprised and extremely moved. He shed tears with joy and kept nodding: Good boy, good boy. He suddenly felt that even if Xu Ji's blacksmith shop was really destroyed, he would not be so sad. .
Shopkeeper, I am also willing to stay
I'll stay too.
me, and me
Perhaps under the influence of Li Qi, or perhaps remembering the oath they made at the beginning, about forty people came forward one after another, including several apprentices, some master blacksmiths, and salespeople in the sales area. staff.
Thank you, thank you. Xu Liang was so moved that he was speechless and choked.
At this time, there are still so many people who choose to stay and share the hardships with Xu Ji Blacksmith. Is there anything that makes Xu Liang more gratified and moved than this
Defu also breathed a sigh of relief and secretly clenched his fist.
There are still about twenty people who have not made a choice. They are still hesitating and don't know where to go.
They really want to choose to stay, but after losing Zheng Shuang’s Xuji Blacksmith Shop, is there any hope of revival
Xu Liang did not rush them, let alone force them. He waited silently for them to choose. No matter what choice they made, Xu Liang would not blame them.
Time ticked by, and sweat appeared on their faces unconsciously.
Judging from their expressions, they must be feeling very uncomfortable. Faced with such a difficult choice, that kind of pressure is indeed very torturous.
dong dong dong
At the critical moment, there was a knock on the door.
Defu was startled: Didn't we put a notice outside announcing that we would be closed today? Why are there still people knocking on the door
There were constant knocks on the door outside, and Xu Liang winked at Fu Fu.
Fu Fu understood it and turned around silently to leave, going to the sales area to open the door and take a look at who was so ignorant.
squeak
There was a harsh friction sound between the wooden door and the door bolt. The door was opened, a ray of sunlight shone in from the outside, and a figure appeared on the ground.
Lin Feng, it's you Fu Fu said in shock.
Only then did he remember that it seemed that Lin Feng had gone to take the three-star weapon refiner assessment and had just returned now. He must not know the current situation of the blacksmith shop.
Lin Feng also had a look of astonishment at this time: Butler Defu, why did the blacksmith shop close down for them
Defu was not in the mood to care about Lin Feng's assessment now. He was almost certain that Lin Feng would not pass the assessment, so he took Lin Feng directly to the backyard. While walking, he said: Some unexpected situations happened in the blacksmith shop. I can’t tell right now. Come on, you go in with me first, don't talk after you go in, just listen. He didn't have time to explain to Lin Feng. He was still anxious to see how the remaining twenty people would choose.
oh. Lin Feng was thoughtful and followed Defu without saying a word.
: Thanks to Feihuyi, Xiao Ye, Yuqiu, Fengguangyue Kuangyao and the other three for their generous reward.