All five rich men wanted to invite five lions, but they also wanted to be the first, not wanting to be ranked in any order. Waiting even a little later wouldn't do, so they stayed at the entrance of the Ye family, waiting for their argument to end.
Actually, they were also very anxious inside, wishing for the others to hurry up. They still had to visit other places to celebrate the New Year, not only in the village but also in the town or the estate of some rich family. Any delay meant less money for them.
The ordinary families in the village may receive smaller red envelopes, but for this year's celebration, they wouldn't give an empty one.
Once, a family had given an empty red envelope; afterward, the five Lions never visited that family again.
The other rich men arguing at the gate of the Ye family intrigued the villagers who had initially gathered around to watch. They began to watch the dispute with the curiosity typical of onlookers at a show.
