From start to finish, Xiao Yi was playing the role of an assistant, helping fetch water and unwrap the bait. He watched Zhang Yang prepare the bait and then seal it with cling film.
"Boss, why are you sealing up this crucian carp bait mix? The whole room already smells like garlic; sealing it doesn't seem to make much difference!" Xiao Yi's eyes were full of big question marks.
Zhang Yang smiled slightly and explained, "Sealing it is not to make the room smell better, but to allow the bait to undergo slight fermentation. In our crucian carp bait mix, there are active bacterial strains for fermentation! Sealing it for a few hours enhances the flavor profile of the bait. Crucian carp are quite sensitive to these fermentation products, which makes it better for creating a fishing spot."
"Oh, I see! Is this big basin enough? Should I get more water?"
