"It's such a big one. If we can catch one or two more, we'll have made back the cost of this trip."
Ah-chan nodded, glancing hopefully towards the stern of the ship.
Feng Ye smiled and said, "Then we can only pray to the Goddess Mazu for protection."
"Ah! Then I have to go and offer incense to the Goddess Mazu."
As he spoke, Ah-Can dashed off towards the rear cabin.
"Together, together..."
Others also responded, preparing to go together to offer incense and pray for blessings to the goddess Mazu.
For a moment, Feng Ye was the only one left on the deck.
He shook his head at their last-minute attempt to cram, feeling both amused and exasperated.
He didn't go with them; instead, he turned around and took out a knife.
Such a large manta ray must have very poisonous barbs on its tail; they need to be removed.
To prevent someone from accidentally getting stabbed.
Although they are all veteran fishermen with rich experience, even the best can make mistakes.
It's still necessary to take precautions.
Besides, isn't there also Ye Chenliang who doesn't know anything?
In the middle of the ocean, if you get stabbed, you'll be helpless and could die.
Feng Ye swung his sword and slashed hard, severing the poisonous tail from his body. He then picked it up and threw it into the sea.
Not long after, the group returned to the deck.
As Ah-chan walked, he recounted the incredible feat of the orcas last year, how they rescued them, and how they rode the orcas across the ocean.
The five people listened with amazement and envy.
"Alright, hurry up and carry the manta ray into the fish hold."
Feng Ye greeted them.
Such a large manta ray cannot be moved by one or two people alone, let alone lifted; everyone must work together.
"Oh, here it comes..."
With everyone working together and chanting, they lifted the manta ray and carried it step by step into the fish hold.
Next, a thin layer of crushed ice was placed on the stingray to keep its flesh fresh.
Before heading back to Dongtou Village Wharf, the Dongsheng had filled up with diesel and fresh water in the county and purchased a batch of crushed ice.
The village couldn't supply such a large amount of diesel and crushed ice for such a big ship, so they had to buy it from other places.
Like the Harvest, every time it goes out to sea, it has to go to town to refuel and add ice before it can go out to sea to fish.
They were an exception this time; the treatment was done in the county.
The next time we go out to sea, we will go to the town first, just like before.
The town is the closest place to White Stone Island, and the place where you can get plenty of gas and ice.
"Goodness, it's damn heavy, definitely over 400 pounds, probably not much less than 500 pounds."
As everyone emerged from the cabin, they couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
For fishermen, there are three things that make going out to sea the happiest:
First, you encounter a school of fish;
Secondly, to catch big fish;
Third, they caught some extremely valuable and rare items.
This stingray was a pleasant surprise today.
If the orca hadn't slapped it onto the boat, they would have been helpless even if they had seen it floating on the surface of the water.
Hand-thrown nets work well for small fish, but they're not effective for larger fish.
First of all, human strength is limited, and it is impossible to pull them back.
Secondly, the net cannot withstand the struggle of a large fish and will inevitably be torn.
After processing the stingray, Feng Ye called them to start making dinner.
The sun has already set, and the clock shows seven o'clock.
By the time we finish cooking and eating, it will be at least eight o'clock.
Since the fishing nets are currently in the water and the fishing is underway, and they won't be up for more than two hours, and there's nothing else to do during this time, I'd better quickly cook some rice and eat.
Besides, it's time for dinner.
As for who cooks, whether they take turns or work together, that's up to them to decide.
Feng Ye didn't care about any of that.
In the past, when the Rising Sun went to sea, there was no other way but for him and Ah Chan to cook for themselves.
But things are different now. With boatmen around, of course they'll cook it.
He only eats what's readily available.
Lighting a cigarette, Feng Ye stood at the bow of the boat, squinting as he gazed into the distance.
"If I have the chance, I should buy a telescope."
He thought to himself.
The sea and sky blend into one, stretching endlessly.
Although you can see a great distance with the naked eye, it can't compare to a telescope.
Moreover, he didn't buy the binoculars for fun, but to better spot potential flocks of seabirds.
Where there are seabirds, there are bound to be schools of fish.
When fishing boats are operating, they all slow down.
Therefore, although the waves were quite large, the relatively low speed meant that not much spray hit the bow of the boat.
Feng Ye was bored, so he wandered around the deck, from the foredeck to the aft deck and back again.
By the time dinner was ready, night had already fallen.
All the lights on the ship were turned on, illuminating the fore and aft decks.
Large ships have generators and lighting systems, so there's no need to wear headlamps while working.
The light bulbs nowadays are all incandescent bulbs, which emit a yellowish light and are somewhat dim.
But on this vast ocean, such light is already enough.
A small table was set up on the deck, but there were certainly no stools of the appropriate height, so everyone had to eat standing up.
There were three dishes and a soup on the table: a bowl of dried fish, a bowl of bitter melon stir-fried with eggs, a bowl of stir-fried pork with chili peppers, and a seaweed and egg drop soup.
There were eight people, but only four dishes, so the portions had to be generous, and everything was served in small bowls.
Since they didn't bring it up the first night, fresh seafood was definitely out of the question.
Apart from Feng Jialing, who was steering the boat, the other seven people were eating.
The fishing boat was rocking and swaying a bit while it was sailing due to the waves.
Despite the harsh conditions, everyone ate with relish, frequently bursting into laughter.
"Ah Ye, how many fish do you think we'll catch this time?" Ye Chenliang asked.
Feng Ye smiled and said, "That's hard to say, it depends on luck."
"I think my luck shouldn't be too bad, after all, I even encountered an orca giving me a gift today."
Ah-Can chimed in from the side.
"I hope so."
Feng Ye nodded and turned to Ye Chenliang, asking, "Brother, how are you feeling now? Are you still seasick?"
"I feel a little better, not as uncomfortable anymore."
"Okay, then go to sleep after you finish eating. You might feel better after a rest. I'll wake you up at two o'clock."
"good."
Ye Chenliang did not refuse and went to rest after finishing his meal.
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