Reborn in the 1980s: I made my fortune hunting wild game in Changbai Mountain

When the four members of the film crew followed Yue Feng into the main house in the north, they were immediately shocked by the layout and grandeur of the new house.

In this seemingly underdeveloped mountain village, the village secretary Yue Feng's family actually has all sorts of high-end appliances, including refrigerators, color TVs, washing machines, and tape recorders, and they're all top-of-the-line brands.

Even Xiao Weimin, a legitimate film crew director with a public office, doesn't have the same level of home appliances as Yue Feng!

"Please sit down, please sit down. Now that you're here, make yourself at home. Don't be too reserved!"

After entering the house, Yue Feng hurriedly greeted everyone, and then brought out a brand-new thermos from the kitchen to make tea for them.

Xiao Weimin looked around a few times, then sat down in the liaison chair and said with a smile, "Secretary Yue, did your family have ancestors in the military?"

Yue Feng smiled and shook his head: "No, our Yue family's ancestral home is in Shandong. My grandfather's generation migrated to Xing'an Village from the Northeast."

My grandfather was a falconer who passed away many years ago!
My dad gave up most of his craft and became an ordinary farmer in the village! Now he works for the forest ranger team in the mountain forest farm!

In my generation, we've revived the family's falconry skills!

"Then... what's the deal with the plaque above the main gate?" Xiao Weimin asked.

Yue Feng grinned slightly: "That plaque? It's an award from above for our hunting team helping the military out a little by reporting a classified project we discovered in the mountains!"
That happened at the end of last year when I got married, it wasn't even a year ago!

"Oh! According to you, all the wealth you have now is earned by you from scratch!"

Xiao Weimin nodded slightly and then raised a new question.

Strictly speaking, it would be a bit awkward for a stranger with whom you have little acquaintance to ask about these things as soon as they walk in, but Xiao Weimin was just too curious.

The young man in front of him looked only two or three years older than his son, but from the plaque on the house to the furnishings inside, the overall quality of their interaction was far superior to that of Xiao Weimin's son.

Yue Feng, at such a young age, is the village secretary, and his family is thriving. Meanwhile, his own foolish son is busy squandering the family's money, going out to pick up girls, watch movies, and fool around all day.

Having lived two lives, Yue Feng was able to see through Xiao Weimin's thoughts and motives for asking questions.

There's nothing wrong with bringing these things up openly. If we want smooth cooperation in the future, it's good to clear up the other party's doubts as soon as possible, which will also benefit Yue Feng himself.

So Yue Feng smiled and said, "I guess so!"

My family wasn't well-off before, and I started by raising falcons and trading wild game to gradually improve our lives!
Once he had saved enough money, he bought his first gun and then formed a hunting team with his childhood friends to go hunting in the mountains!

Later, the game and furs they hunted were exchanged for money, and little by little, they developed into what they are today!

"Then...you and the Ye family..."

Xiao Weimin nodded upon hearing this, and then brought up the crucial Ye family again.

In Xiao Weimin's mind, even if a village hawker is highly skilled, it would be difficult for him to have any dealings with the wealthy and powerful families in the capital.

Xiao Weimin knew a lot about the inside story behind the Eagle Hunting documentary project. It was precisely because he knew this that he was particularly curious about the relationship between Yue Feng and the Ye family.

Yue Feng explained with a smile: "When we hunters go into the mountains, in addition to hunting for meat such as wild boar and roe deer, we also hunt for more sought-after and valuable furs, such as sable and lynx furs!"

I first met Ye Jianjun, the eldest son of the Ye family, through this collaboration.

Later, other opportunities arose, and their relationship grew closer, eventually transforming from a partnership into true friendship!

The decision to initiate this documentary project was spearheaded by Jianjun's father.

There are two aspects to consider here.

On the one hand, my uncle Ye was quite interested in the conservation of birds of prey using traditional eagle hunting techniques and felt that this project was indeed feasible.

On the other hand, it was to help me find an opportunity to show my face!

After all, I'm not in politics and I can't become an official. In a small place like Xing'an Village, the potential for advancement through normal channels is limited. Getting involved in things related to traditional culture is one way out!

Hearing this, Xiao Weimin was even more shocked.

This project was tailor-made for Yue Feng; that must have been a very deep friendship!

For a young man in his early twenties to gain the favor of the Ye family elders is definitely not an easy feat.

However, as shocking as it may seem, there's no point in asking any further questions once the conversation has ended.

You can't exactly ask, "What's your relationship with the Ye family, and how did you come to have this connection?"

If Xiao Weimin could ask such a low-level question, he wouldn't be fit for the role of chief director.

"Impressive! Falconry, as part of our traditional culture, definitely needs more attention!"
"If we can make a good documentary, we'll have done something to protect traditional culture!" Xiao Weimin couldn't help but exclaim.

"Hehe, you're right! Come on, don't be shy, have some tea!" Yue Feng brewed tea for everyone and then brought the teacups to them.

"well!"

Xiao Weimin glanced out of the corner of his eye at the kraft paper Yue Feng used to pack the tea. He happened to see the military control commission's internal stamp on it.

The mellow black tea has a rich aroma and leaves a pleasant aftertaste, indicating its high quality.

Old Xiao is into this line of work; he smokes and drinks tea without missing a thing. Even Xiao Weimin's own family can't produce tea of ​​this caliber.

Seeing the other person sipping tea, Yue Feng picked up his teacup, took a sip, and asked, "Director Xiao, what are our team's plans for the next period of time?"

I received the notification and prepared two guest rooms for you in advance, with bed sheets and duvet covers all ready.

If you don't have any other plans, you can stay at my place. It's very convenient for you to eat and stay there!

"This... isn't this a little inappropriate? I see diapers hanging in our yard! Do you have a child at home?" Xiao Weimin said, slightly taken aback.

“It’s okay, my son is only a few months old, my wife is taking care of him! There are always a lot of things going on in the village, people come and go, the child won’t be unfamiliar with us!”
The main reason I'm discussing this with you is that I feel it's not easy for you to come all this way, and since Brother Jun's friend is my friend, we should do our best to be a good host!
Otherwise, once you leave, Brother Jun will blame me if he finds out I didn't treat you well!

Before coming to Yue Feng's house, Xiao Weimin and his group had not planned to stay there.

They receive subsidies when they travel for work. They usually stay in guesthouses in towns or cities, and they also receive subsidies for food and drink every day. Basically, apart from some social obligations, they don't spend their own money at all.

The accommodation standards in ordinary farmers' homes cannot compare to those of guesthouses, which are clean and hygienic.

However, things were different when they came to Yue Feng's house.

Not only is it fully furnished with all the necessary appliances, but it's also bright and clean, and there are no weeds or thorns in the house. It doesn't seem like a bad place to stay.

“Alright, since Secretary Yue has made all the preparations, then our team will shamelessly stay here!” Xiao Weimin readily agreed.

"Haha, Director Xiao, I'm relieved to hear you say that!"
Once we get home, I can't guarantee anything else, but I'll definitely prepare some delicacies from the mountains and wild game to make sure you're not disappointed!

You must be tired from your journey. Let's rest up and discuss business matters tomorrow. When it's lunchtime, let's have a welcome dinner and settle your luggage!
Let me show you the warmth and hospitality of the people in the mountains!

"Okay, don't make it too complicated! Something simple will do!" "Haha, no trouble at all! These are all common everyday things here!"

After chatting for a while, Wang Xiaona returned carrying the baby.

Just as Yue Feng said, Kaixin is a very brave guy; he doesn't seem afraid at all when he sees strangers.

A few people played with the child for a while, and the little guy was very cooperative, laughing heartily.

A little while later, Yue Feng's mother-in-law and mother also came over. The two in-laws lent a hand and started working in the back kitchen.

Around noon, a rather high-standard welcome banquet was prepared.

Braised frog in soy sauce, stewed pheasant with yam and mushrooms, stir-fried half-sand chicken, braised yellow-haired wild boar, home-style stewed venison, deep-fried venison chops, and clear hanging pheasant soup.

The standard is six dishes and one soup, all of which are top-notch dishes.

This kind of banquet completely changed Xiao Weimin's understanding of the world.

As a director, he has certainly seen it all.

However, given the current standard of living, even on larger occasions, vegetarian dishes are the most common, with meat dishes served last.

However, this rule was completely different at Yue Feng's house.

Whose family is so kind as to serve six dishes and a soup, but not a single green vegetable in sight!

With the dishes all on the table, Yue Feng greeted everyone, "Don't be shy, everyone. Come sit down on the kang (heated brick bed) and I'll go get a bottle of good wine!"

As soon as Yue Feng came out of the room, several staff members all looked at Xiao Weimin.

"Director Xiao, this level of hospitality is a bit..." Xiao Li, who was a little more cautious, said in a low voice.

Xiao Weimin waved his hand: "It was just Xiao Yue's kind gesture. We had a family dinner at home, so there's no question of standards!"

“These are all delicacies from the mountains!” Xiao Tian couldn’t help but exclaim.

Xiao Weimin: "Didn't Secretary Yue say that since they have a hunting team and he is the leader of the team, these things should have been hunted by himself in the mountains!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than the door was pushed open, and Yue Feng entered the room carrying a bottle of purple-saucer Moutai that Xiao Weimin had never seen before, along with two bottles of ordinary Moutai with iron caps.

"Director Xiao, what are you talking about? How about trying my wine!"

As Yue Feng entered, he unhesitatingly unscrewed the cap of the purple-sauced Moutai.

The moment the bottle was opened, the room was filled with its aroma. Even Xiao Tian, ​​who never drinks, took a deep breath upon smelling the fragrance.

"Haha, I told Xiao Tian and the others, Secretary Yue, your hospitality standards are a bit too high! All of these are fancy dishes!" Xiao Weimin said generously.

"I have everything I need. I brought these back from the mountains with my men before I heard you were coming!"
It cost no money and didn't cross any lines; it was all authentic wild game!
"Here, let me fill Director Xiao's glass. He must be tired from the journey; a little drink will help him relax. Have a good rest this afternoon!"

Having dealt with powerful nobles many times, Yue Feng was able to remain completely unfazed when facing guests of Xiao Weimin's caliber.

He poured the wine steadily and didn't spill a single drop.

Xiao Weimin was a man of many tastes and experiences, but seeing the bottle of this purple-sauced Moutai, he still pondered for a while.

He's drunk the export version of Feitian Moutai, the domestic version of Tiegai Moutai, and even some old Moutai.

However, after thinking about it for a long time, I had no recollection of this packaging design for Moutai.

"Secretary Yue, forgive my ignorance, but I've never seen this kind of Moutai packaging before! Would it be convenient for you to explain it to everyone? I'm quite a heavy drinker, but this is the first time I've seen this version of Moutai!"

Yue Feng grinned slightly: "This is purple Maotai, specially supplied for state banquets, and it is not commonly available on the market!"
I don't know much about alcohol, and I'm not an expert on this stuff. There's not much in the quantity, so please try it!

Upon hearing that it was reserved for state banquets, Xiao Weimin and his three colleagues who were seated were instantly shocked.

In ancient times, this would have been considered imperial wine! Something that ordinary people couldn't afford even if they had money.

As a result, they just casually served it to them at the welcome banquet!
In an instant, the four of them gained a new understanding of the profound heritage of Yue Feng's family.

People who can associate with a powerful family like the Ye family as friends cannot be judged solely by simple factors such as age and appearance.

"State banquet Moutai? That's too precious!" Xiao Tian, ​​who was next to Xiao Weimin, said somewhat inappropriately.

Yue Feng was quite satisfied with the reactions of the others.

The existence of film crews is a testament to their high standards and unrealistic expectations. From the moment he entered and started chatting, Yue Feng had already gained some understanding of their work style.

Now, simply bringing out a bottle of good wine is enough to subtly and perfectly navigate the probing phase, allowing the other party to understand their place.

In the long run, this will benefit a series of things, such as subsequent filming and communication.

"No matter how expensive the wine is, it's still meant to be drunk! When distinguished guests come to visit, what's wrong with letting them taste this state banquet wine!"
"Don't be shy, everyone. Don't feel guilty. Everyone who's drinking, fill your glasses and let's eat!"

After Yue Feng finished speaking, Xiao Tian, ​​who usually doesn't drink at all, filled his glass to the brim.

This kind of wine seems like something worth trying; normally, you might only have a few chances to taste it in your lifetime.

Soon, at Yue Feng's invitation, everyone picked up their chopsticks and started eating.

After driving continuously, the camera crew was indeed very hungry, as they couldn't find wild game prepared in the style of farmhouses in ordinary city restaurants.

At first, the group was a bit reserved, but after a drink, they clearly relaxed a lot.

Yue Feng firmly controlled the atmosphere at the dinner table and quickly built a good relationship with the camera crew.

In the time it takes to eat a meal, the five people drank two and a half bottles of baijiu (Chinese liquor).

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Xiao Weimin had already put his arm around Yue Feng's shoulder and they were calling each other brothers.

Yue Feng drank about half a jin of baijiu (Chinese liquor), and his mind was very clear and he wasn't confused at all.

After a hearty meal and some tea, seeing that everyone was getting into the swing of things, they were finally arranged to go to their guest rooms to rest.

After finishing his chores, Yue Feng returned to the living room, sat down, and started drinking tea again.

This state of having complete control over the overall situation and everything under your grasp is quite good.

Having dealt with high-level people a lot, interacting with peers or subordinates becomes akin to a game-changer.

With the production crew all in place, the formal collaboration on the documentary should proceed more easily and simply. (End of Chapter)