Chen Jianmin chuckled after hearing his friend's words and said, "I don't mind not getting paid. After everything your family has done for mine, it's only right that I repay the favor. Besides, you were the one who found the pearls—I just helped you harvest them."
Dong Li smiled and nodded, "I get what you mean. But this and that are different matters."
Seeing his friend want to refuse again, he added, "The wild vegetables, mushrooms, and fish are yours."
"You don't want them?" Chen Jianmin asked.
Dong Li shook his head and said, "My family already has plenty and we couldn't finish them. You should take them home and cook something delicious for your family."
Seeing that Dong Li was sincere and not just being polite, Chen Jianmin nodded and said, "Thanks, Ah Li."
"No problem."
After packing up everything, Chen Jianmin headed home, while Dong Li locked up and went to find his parents.