Zhang Yu chatted with people, mostly with the neighbors asking about her fishing bait recipe.
Zhang Yu was resigned, "My bait is just some cornmeal and a few worms."
Worms? Many people use worms for bait, but what they didn't expect was, "Cornmeal too?"
Oh my, that's food! Everyone is struggling with food shortages, often needing to buy on the black market. Who would've thought Zhang Yu would be so generous, using cornmeal for fishing; they really don't know what to say.
Looking around, she noticed everyone was reluctant, "Exactly, that's why I didn't say anything, because I knew you'd be hesitant."
"Hesitant indeed," everyone repeatedly confirmed their hesitance.
Auntie Wang and Granny Jiang were surprised Zhang Yu was so willing, "You really are generous."
"I just think, if I can catch fish, losing some corn flour is worth it."
"After all, fish versus cornmeal," Zhang Yu explained her logic.
