As both sides argued, it did not stop them from continuing to fish.
One side would scoop up a basket, and the other would net a catch, almost coming to blows.
Jiang Sanlang walked forward, spreading fish bait as he went. After using up the entire pot of bait, he and his older brothers and nephews claimed a part of the river, catching a lot of fish.
Seeing that they had enough, they started to pack their baskets, preparing to go home.
The villagers were reluctant to leave, staying until no more fish came swimming. Only then did they reluctantly pack up their tools.
At this point, a grubby young man approached Jiang Sanlang, "Jiang Sanlang, do you have any more bait?"
"No." Jiang Sanlang glanced at him, not wanting to say more. He and his older brothers and nephews picked up their baskets, ready to leave.