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

"Wow! Impressive! I never knew you were such a skilled falconer, and also such a good hunter!"
That mountain king is not someone to be trifled with; even a tiger in the zoo can send shivers down your spine with a single roar!

As Zhang Chaochao spoke, she looked at Yue Feng, her eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions.

Yue Feng curled his lips and said casually, "That's true. Whether it's the roar of a bear or the howl of a tiger, they all have a suppressive effect on people!"

But we had weapons, so after a brief moment of calm, we were fine! With that experience, we weren't so afraid when we encountered it again!

My dog ​​has eaten tiger meat and drunk tiger blood. I'm not bragging, but he's dealt with several tigers already!

If Yue Feng hadn't produced this newspaper as evidence, it would be difficult for him to shake off the suspicion of bragging by saying these things in public now.

However, Yue Feng has evidence, and it's irrefutable, so the latter part of his statement is more credible.

After all, capturing a tiger alive is far more difficult than killing it; anyone with even a little knowledge of hunting knows the difference in difficulty.

Just then, Evan put down his newspaper and casually asked, "If I remember correctly, Siberian tigers are now protected animals in your country, right? Were your achievements before they were protected by the state?"

This is a rather pointed question. If it's described as unauthorized hunting, the prestige instantly disappears, and the person will be labeled a poacher.

Evan's question is somewhat unfriendly.

Yue Feng glanced at Evan, then shook his head with a smile: "In fact, our hunting team has successfully hunted tigers at least three times, including this mutated black tiger!"

"Without legal support, won't it be investigated?"

Evan asked another question, his gaze still fixed on Yue Feng's eyes.

Yue Feng continued to explain, "Our hunting team doesn't do anything illegal!"
Siberian tigers are indeed protected animals in our country, but they are not above everyone and cannot be hunted under any circumstances!

These tigers all have a history of attacking humans, disrupting production and villagers' lives!

Our hunting team hunted it with the legal authorization of the Forestry Bureau!
In fact, our hunting team is much more well-known in the industry than you think!
For example, this black tiger was caught by us after we were invited to Tiger City! Tiger City is almost 200 kilometers away from our Fengcheng!

Yue Feng didn't shy away from the intricacies of the matter at all, and after thoroughly explaining the reasonable and legal logic, Evan nodded and didn't ask any further questions.

"What kind of prey are you planning to hunt when you take us up the mountain tomorrow? Are there still tigers on the mountain?" Feng Huanping deliberately changed the subject again.

Yue Feng said, “I have two concerns about taking you hunting in the mountains, since you are such distinguished guests.”

The first goal is to give you as much of an experience as possible, ideally allowing you to see and hunt the game with your own eyes and hands, and experience the charm of hunting in the old forests of Northeast China!

My second concern is safety! After all, Evan and his group are foreign guests. If they get hurt, it could be a real problem! I can't afford to take that responsibility.

Based on these two considerations, I plan to take you to experience the hunting grounds from previous years first.

There is a place called Deer Valley. Every year after the snow, the deer herds from the surrounding mountains and hills move there, giving our dogs and falcons plenty of opportunities to perform!

The valley terrain offers a relatively wide view, making it a great experience for everyone!

Of course, this is the main plan. If there is no harvest in Deer Valley, there is a backup plan. I have arranged for someone to find a place where black bears hibernate. We will take you to experience hunting black bears in winter. In Northeastern dialect, this is called killing the bears!

In this type of hunting, eagles and dogs are basically useless; they can only be used as backup options!

"Deer Valley?? Is it a large, flat area along the river valley, with vegetation on both banks and a wide view?!"

Upon hearing about Deer Valley, Zhang Chaochao's interest was piqued, and he inquired about it curiously.

Yue Feng nodded: "Yes, Brother Chao, how did you know?"

Zhang Chaochao replied, "I've seen the falconry documentary that Xiao Weimin filmed for you. Wasn't the filming location Deer Valley? I think I heard you mention that place name in the trailer!"

"That's right! That's the actual filming location for the documentary about falconry."

We even encountered a pack of red jackals! Those jackals were badly dealt with by the Falcon last time, so they've probably moved. I wonder if we'll see them again this year!

Hearing Yue Feng say that, Evan and Robert exchanged a glance, their anticipation for tomorrow growing even stronger.

Previously, they couldn't accept the content of the documentary, thinking it was a manipulated 'artistic presentation'. However, the last time they attended the falconry exhibition, they began to dispel this distrust.

This trip to Northeast China is even better. Yue Feng took them directly to the filming location for a live hunting demonstration, which is much more sophisticated than watching a documentary.

While everyone inside chatted idly, Zhao Dashan outside had quickly finished cleaning up the wild boar he had carried back.

The old man took Yue Feng's friend very seriously, preparing authentic pork stew without omitting any of the steps.

Clean the internal organs, remove the bones and head of the pig, stuff blood sausage, stew sauerkraut, add heart meat, plus frozen tofu and wide rice noodles stored in the warehouse, and other authentic ingredients.

At 10:40, the kitchen on the mountain had a large pot for cooking, plus two smaller stainless steel pots, all filled with stewed dishes.

The sight of a pig that was alive just over an hour ago, and now all cleaned up and cooked, is quite striking.

Around midnight, everyone was hungry, and the pork stew was finally ready.

Yue Feng, Feng Huanping, Master Niu, and a few others helped each other out by unfolding the table that was standing to the side, and then several large aluminum basins were brought onto the table.

In an instant, the aroma of the yellow-haired wild boar filled the entire room, and the Americans unconsciously swallowed their saliva.

"We're still missing some minced garlic and soybean paste! You guys start eating!" Zhao Dashan called out, then went to peel the garlic.

Soon, all the odds and ends were ready, and Yue Feng poured the warmed liquor for everyone at the table.

Yue Feng picked up his wine glass, stood up, and said, "Today's pork stew is a small token of my master's appreciation. It's definitely not the same style as the chefs in restaurants. We're focusing on a home-style cooking method, preserving the original flavor!"

The wine has been poured for everyone. If you don't have any dietary restrictions, please feel free to drink as much as you like. We have more in the storeroom if you finish it!
On behalf of my master, I'll take a bite first as a demonstration, and welcome everyone to visit our farm on the mountain!

With one sip, half the liquor in the glass was gone. Yue Feng pursed his lips, feeling a surge of heat flow from his mouth to his heart. This high-proof Moutai was indeed potent.

Yue Feng had already raised his glass, and Zhang Chaochao, Feng Huanping, and the others also raised their glasses. When Evan and his two companions saw that everyone had raised their glasses, they also raised theirs.

To be honest, the Americans aren't really into our country's high-proof liquor, even Moutai. They were quite restrained during the meal.

However, the atmosphere in the small room today was crowded with people, which was quite different from the atmosphere in the large private room of the previous day.

The group looked at the steaming stew of pork on the table, and each took a big sip. Evan, in particular, coughed repeatedly from the alcohol. "Eat a few pieces of this stew to calm down!" Yue Feng picked up a slice of lean and fatty pork and gave it to Evan.

Everyone picked up their chopsticks and soon began to enjoy the hot food on the table.

This wild boar, weighing less than 100 pounds, was at its best in terms of meat quality. When Zhao Dashan cooked it, he selected the best cuts of meat, so the stewed pork dish tasted quite authentic.

Everyone was hungry, so they followed suit and stuffed meat into their mouths to taste it, quickly closing their eyes in satisfaction.

The flavor of braised pork with sauerkraut is different from other cooking methods. The resulting pork is fatty but not greasy, and has a unique taste.

Dipping a piece of tender blood sausage in minced garlic is an ultimate treat for the taste buds.

"Grandpa, your pork stew is really hearty! It's delicious!"

After eating a few pieces of meat, Feng Huanping picked up his wine glass.

Zhao Dashan nodded with a smile: "The preparation was a bit rushed. In the winter in Northeast China, there are very few things that can be made. Seasonal ferns and the like are all available in dried form!"
When spring comes and the ice thaws, you can come again and I'll bring you some authentic wild vegetables from the mountains to try. They taste completely different from what you have now!

"To our distinguished American guests, will you be able to stomach our Northeastern Chinese stew?"

The translator translated Zhao Dashan's words, and Robert, the oldest among them, raised his glass: "This is the first time we've tried this kind of Chinese food, but it tastes very good!!"

I'd like to ask, what is this sour-smelling vegetable?

Yue Feng explained, "This is sauerkraut! Winters in Northeast China are too cold, and fresh vegetables don't keep well, so we've researched many methods for making vegetables that can be preserved for a long time! Sauerkraut is one of the most representative methods!"
It needs to be harvested and cleaned in the right season, and then put into special jars. The sour taste is a natural fermentation flavor!
The vegetables we eat are repeatedly washed, chopped, and stewed!
Using it with stewed meat can reduce the greasiness!

"Delicious!! The taste is amazing!!"

"Haha, eat as much as you like, there's more in the pot! Everyone, don't hold back!"

……

Inside the not-so-spacious brick house, a large group of burly men sat around a table eating a hot stew of pork, while outside stretched a vast expanse of white forest, creating a truly authentic atmosphere.

Surprisingly, the formal reception yesterday didn't make everyone drunk, but this noon, everyone except Feng Huanping and the translator got drunk.

Even Zhang Chaochao, who had drunk at least a pound of baijiu, still had relatively clear eyes, but started to stagger as he walked.

As for the three Americans, after a drink, they gradually relaxed and were quickly infected by this special atmosphere.

Several people each held a large pork bone, gnawing on the meat and eating the marrow. Their beards were covered in glistening pork fat, but they didn't bother to wipe it off. The Northeastern pork stew was a delicious meal that all the guests thoroughly enjoyed.

……

The pig-slaughtering feast finally ended around 2 p.m. Yue Feng made sure the group could still drive down the mountain before following the convoy back to his lodgings to rest.

On the way down the mountain, Zhang Chaochao looked at Yue Feng with a slightly dazed expression.

"Xiaofeng, I, Zhang Chaochao, rarely admire anyone in my life, but you're one of them!!"

Yue Feng smiled and glanced at Zhang Chaochao: "Brother Chao, drive carefully, the road is rough!"

"I used to think that being able to hunt wasn't anything special, but after seeing your newspaper article, I realized that the hunting you know is not the same as the hunting I thought it was! Uncle Zhao is no ordinary person either; he can even carry a live pig back!"

Zhang Chaochao has clearly let loose after drinking. His usual cautious demeanor has completely disappeared, and he has become much more straightforward and uninhibited.

"Hey~ What's there to admire about that! It's all because of the harsh conditions! If there were any other way, who would be willing to roll around in the snow and fight those big animals?" Yue Feng waved his hand and replied in a deep voice.

"Last time I brought Li Wenhu to find you, you didn't intend to kill him, did you? With your skills, if you really fought, Wenhu wouldn't have gained any advantage!"

Hearing Zhang Chaochao's words, Yue Feng was slightly taken aback.

I don't know what this guy was thinking. In a civilized society, there's no fighting or killing in public. Even though he knew the whole story, Yue Feng never even considered hurting anyone.

"Haha, Brother Chao, you're joking!"

“I’m very happy that you gave me a lot of face in front of Evan and those Americans today! It proves that I didn’t misjudge you!!” Zhang Chaochao continued.

"Alright, you've had a bit too much to drink. Drive carefully, let's go home and get some sleep!"

"I'm not drunk!"

……

After a long, rambling journey, we finally made it safely down the mountain and into the village.

Yue Feng arranged for the people who had drunk too much to be sent back to their rooms to rest, and then he and Feng Huanping made tea in the living room.

"Xiao Feng, after taking a stroll up the mountain today, I was quite surprised by your impressive knowledge! There are truly many good things hidden up there!" Feng Huanping said with a smile, sipping his tea.

"Hehe, that's all I have, Brother Feng, you're too kind!"

“These Americans have definitely their eyes on your hybrid falcon and black falcon; you can tell from their eyes! As for the white falcon, I reckon they’ll tell you the details tonight. Aren’t you going to reconsider?” Feng Huanping continued to ask.

Yue Feng shook his head without hesitation: "I won't consider it. I'm not in a hurry to use the money. Time is on our side. At worst, I'll just bring back a few more hybrid falcons from the Middle East to use as breeding birds!"
Although I have not been in contact with Salman, I am very confident in the eagles that I send out.

Once the White Falcon goes there to show its face and get to work, it's only a matter of time before Salman contacts me!

I don't have a very good impression of these Americans, especially Evan. When he was asking about the details of the tiger hunt today, I could clearly sense the hostility in his tone!

"You don't have much contact with foreigners and don't understand their personalities! He deliberately asked a somewhat sensitive question, not out of simple hostility, but to take the opportunity to suppress your emotions and increase your bargaining power!"
However, the more they act this way, the more it shows they value your condition! I feel that if we negotiate a bit, this deal will most likely go through in the end!

Yue Feng poured water from the teapot and said unhurriedly, "Those people are probably going to fall asleep as soon as they get inside. It won't make a difference if they stay a little longer!"

As for whether it will work out, that's up to them. Let's not worry about it! If it really doesn't work out, we'll just treat it as entertaining friends for a few days!

"You're wrong! Of the group, only Allen was drunk. Evan and Robert weren't drunk at all!"

Yue Feng was stunned, then looked up abruptly: "What? You're saying they're faking it?" (End of Chapter)