But the old man, seeing Chen Yang's refusal, still wouldn't give up.
"Don't say no, Boss Chen, I know we're doing business, but I'm really grateful to you, and aren't we friends as well? Just consider it as this old man inviting you for a meal and a chat, alright?"
Seeing that using gratitude as an excuse didn't work, the old man switched to another tactic.
And this method did indeed prove effective.
Upon hearing it was simply a meal between friends, and not about gratitude, Chen Yang was somewhat moved.
After pondering for a while, he said, "Since you put it that way, fine, set a time, and I'll come over directly; I shouldn't be too busy these days."
After Chen Yang agreed decisively, the old man was somewhat overjoyed.
"Ah! Great, then let it be the day after tomorrow, the night you deliver the lobsters, just come straight to my place, and we'll have a good drink and chat," said the old man excitedly.