"Fine, I'll go ask everyone." First Uncle had just been through an ordeal himself and was reluctant to step forward personally; he had already made up his mind to have Aunt Yi go discuss it with the neighbors shortly.
Third Uncle was overjoyed upon hearing this.
First Uncle would be responsible for putting up the red paper, while everyone else chipped in money and gifts; he only needed to lift a finger to pocket a writing fee. It looked like he'd be able to have a good Chinese New Year this year.
Chapter 20