"If there is any money left, we can continue to expand, or keep it for future maintenance. It all depends on how much money is left."
"That's great, they've thought things through quite thoroughly. I'll come and join in the fun when construction starts."
"Of course you'd be welcome!"
...
The weather improved the next day, and the waves calmed down, so Feng Ye and A Can continued to go out to sea to fish.
Meanwhile, fundraising for the expansion of the Mazu Temple is still in full swing.
Within a few days, the island's residents had donated almost all of their money.
Several merit books were used up, and thousands of names were written in them.
Feng Ye set a good example, and almost everyone followed suit, writing down the names of all family members, regardless of age or gender.
Even Ah-Can made another trip, donating 100 yuan in his mother's name.
Some families even named their unborn children before they were born and donated money to have them written on the names.
Every family's situation is different, so naturally the amount of money donated will vary.
Even if it's just a small amount, the head of the family will donate fifty dollars or more, and other family members will donate ten or eight dollars to express their feelings. At least their names will be on the merit tablet, right?
Even the elderly living alone donated some of their meager savings to express their respect for Mazu.
The final tally showed that donations from the island alone amounted to over 120,000.
Firstly, because Baishi Island has four villages, its population is already quite large;
Secondly, Feng Ye's unintentional act sparked everyone's enthusiasm for donating money.
The fact that so much could be raised on the island was beyond everyone's expectations.
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