Han Xiaorui was also quite surprised when she saw it. She didn't expect that her sister could catch a manta ray.

"This thing is called a manta ray, which is a general term for several marine fish of the family Mantaidae in the order Rayiformes. There are 13 species of manta rays in existence. Manta rays are most closely related to sharks."

"Shark?" Han Xiaojing blinked in disbelief. "Except that it is in the same sea, I don't see how it looks like a shark. Can this thing be eaten?"

Han Xiaorui smiled and replied: "Manta ray meat is mostly boneless and has certain edible value, but the taste is not very good. This kind of fish is relatively rare and reproduces very slowly."

Han Xiaojing thought about it, and then said firmly: "Sis, since it doesn't taste good and there are few of them, let's just let it go."

Han Xiaorui nodded, "Okay, you caught a lot of fish at noon anyway, so you can eat other fish. There's no need to eat this rare fish."

"Sister, this fish looks very strange. Are there any differences between them and other fish?" Han Xiaojing was curious. She was a little tired and didn't want to continue fishing. She asked her sister about sea fish while drinking water.

Han Xiaojing has read some books, but still doesn't know all about these marine fish.

At this time, Chen Yishui came over and heard what Han Xiaojing said, and replied: "If you want to talk about the differences, there is a very interesting one. Manta rays are very special when they reproduce. The breeding season is between December every year and April of the following year."

"Manta rays begin to appear in shallow waters in groups, usually with several smaller males following a slightly larger female, swimming slightly faster than usual. After 20 to 30 minutes of chasing, the female gradually slows down, and the male swims under the female to mate."

"Then the second suitor will repeat the above process. The female manta ray will only accept the pursuit of two "ideas" at most - one or two fertilized eggs will develop in the female body and hatch into fry."

"After about 13 months, female manta rays often give birth while in mid-flight, that is, out of the water. Each baby manta ray is born directly from the mother's body and will soon be able to swim freely and explore the world on their own."

Han Xiaojing was surprised to hear the introduction of Chen Yishui, an experienced captain. "The way they give birth is quite special. But why do they jump out to give birth?"

Chen Yishui scratched his head. "Our ancestors said that it was to prevent natural enemies from attacking when the baby is weak after giving birth. Now there seems to be another saying that the pressure in the sea is high, and the pressure in the air is low. Jumping from the water into the air reduces the pressure, making it easier for the fish in the belly to be born."

"We don't know exactly what's going on, but this fish breeds only one baby each time, and the mother fish protects her baby from birth. She is one of the most protective fish in the sea. She is very docile, and the gatherings she sees during the breeding season are spectacular."

Han Xiaojing smiled and said, "I learned something new today. I feel like this fish is just like humans. It probably has few offspring, so it's especially protective of its offspring. If we didn't care about it, it would have become extinct long ago."

"Unlike some fish and shrimp, which give birth to hundreds of thousands or even millions of offspring in one litter, they don't need too much attention and can reproduce on their own. Nature is unpredictable and there is nothing that is impossible."

After taking the photo, Han Xiaojing released the manta ray.

At noon, they ate the fish that Han Xiaojing caught, which tasted very delicious.

Adults and children also had a lot of fun.

They didn't return until the sun set.

Captain Wang and his two assistants, as well as Wu Mengyue, Chen Yishui and others helped clean the cruise ship.

Captain Wang left only after cleaning up.

If Han Xiaorui goes out to sea, she can call Captain Wang in advance and they will come directly.

This cruise ship doesn't go out every day.

After Han Xiaorui came back, she began to think about how to make the most of the cruise ship.

During the fishing ban period, Han Xiaorui is free to do these things.

The construction of Jinshanwan Primary School and Junior High School started last fall and winter, and the theme building has been completed. It will be completed before the summer vacation.

The contractor here is Ye Feng’s comrade-in-arms.

Do the job and ensure quality and quantity.

"Brother Xu, thank you and the workers. The school is well built. There are still some follow-up projects, which will be done by you and Sanjian."

Xu Cheng laughed heartily, "Of course we have to. We earn money with a clear conscience. A great man once said that no matter how hard life is, we must not let our children suffer, and no matter how poor we are, we must not neglect education. The school must be built well."

Han Xiaorui nodded, "Yes, can the interior decoration be completed during the summer vacation? As for the greening, there is no rush."

Xu Cheng replied: "In some places, we have already made overall arrangements. In places that do not interfere with the construction of classrooms, flowers and trees have been planted during the Arbor Day in the spring. All arrangements are in accordance with Mr. Yao's arrangements."

"When all the classrooms are decorated, desks, chairs and benches are delivered, we will renovate them all during the summer vacation, and they will be ready for use when school starts in September."

Han Xiaorui nodded and praised, "I just went to look around, it's really good. Thank you, Brother Xu."

Xu Cheng smiled and said, "Actually, I should thank you and Ye Feng. If you hadn't introduced the project to us, how could I have brought a group of farmers from my hometown out to work?"

"The wages are paid on time, and the workers send money back home. Some have already started building houses in their hometowns, and their lives are much better now."

Han Xiaorui didn't dare to take credit for it. "What's wrong with the farmers? Brother Xu, don't underestimate yourself. Without food, how many people in China would starve to death? Now that the economy has been liberalized, everyone can come out to work and earn money. It's fair and aboveboard."

Xu Cheng was also very happy to hear Han Xiaorui's encouragement. "I encourage everyone in the same way, but Shanghai is really much better than our hometown. Seeing that the schools here are so good, I want to bring my wife and children here and let them go to school here. Usually, I run back and forth to organize construction workers."

Han Xiaorui thought for a moment, "This shouldn't be difficult. You can register a construction contracting company and take on projects in a formal manner, so that you can get paid later. By then, there will be relevant policies, and you can bring your family over. If you don't understand something, you can consult Lawyer Chen. He can handle it properly, but it will cost some money."

Xu Cheng disagreed. "It's normal to spend money to get things done. I'm unfamiliar with the place. Whether it's registering a company, taking on projects, or doing other things, I'm not familiar with them. It's worth spending money to find a reliable person to bring me in."

Han Xiaorui praised, "No wonder Ye Feng wanted to ask Brother Xu to come here. He looks like a capable person. After the school is completed, there will be many more buildings on that street, so there will be plenty of work to do."

At this point, Xu Cheng was even happier. "Now Shanghai feels like a big factory, with booming development everywhere. As long as you have the connections and the way, there is work to do. Thanks to you and Ye Feng for your help, thank you very much."

This is what he really thinks. He was assigned a job, but because he offended his leader and was bullied, Xu Cheng could no longer do the job.

Ye Feng called him over and pointed out a clear way.

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