Moreover, from another perspective, catching such a fish could have an even greater impact on Xiao Ai in other aspects than simply winning the championship.
Because winning a championship could at most bring her some prize money and fame, but catching a fish species believed to be extinct could not only result in massive media exposure and fame but also garner great honor, contributing significantly to the fields of biology and environmental conservation.
As soon as the fish was caught, many cameras from the production crew surrounded Xiao Ai, and the staff were interacting with her. Of course, Xiao Ai was very willing to engage and did not mind at all that these interactions might affect her continued fishing.
For her and their team, catching this fish made the competition worthwhile, even if no more fish were caught afterward.