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

When Yue Feng asked him a question, Feng Huanping did not answer directly, but instead slightly raised the corners of his mouth, remaining noncommittal.

"When I took them back to their rooms to rest, I could smell the strong odor of alcohol on them! When they were pouring drinks at lunch, I counted in my mind that each of them must have drunk at least seven or eight ounces of strong liquor!" Yue Feng said truthfully.

Feng Huanping said with great confidence, "These foreigners can drink much more than you think! If you don't believe me, let's make a bet. We'll go back to their place now and surprise them. They definitely won't be lying down to rest!"

I bet they're having a private meeting, discussing the feedback they got from you this morning on the mountain!

"A bet? Forget it! Maybe, but Brother Feng, you've dealt with more people than I have, and you're better at judging people!"

Yue Feng nodded, not taking this detail too seriously.

"Haha, you're not taking this lying down! I was thinking of making a bet with you and winning something from you!" Feng Huanping waved his hand with a smile when he saw that Yue Feng wasn't taking it seriously.

"What's on your mind? As long as it's not an eagle from the mountain, anything else is negotiable!"

Yue Feng picked up the teapot and poured more tea for Feng Huanping.

“I think the goldfish-eye screw cap hanging on your wall is pretty good! This eagle cap is even better than the ones sold by Uncle Liu the Eagle!” Feng Huanping said, pointing to the eagle cap hanging on the wall by the door.

Yue Feng glanced at the eagle hat: "This? This is easy to take. I'll give you two new ones. We sewed them ourselves in our spare time. If you like them, take them!"

"Then I won't stand on ceremony with you! I really like this thing!"

"no problem!"

……

While Yue Feng and Feng Huanping were drinking tea and studying the eagle hat, in Robert's room in the other half of Xiao Wu's new house, Evan and Allen were sitting on the edge of Robert's kang (a heated brick bed) instead of sleeping.

Evan said with a clear look in his eyes, "Mr. Robert, I think many of the strategies we discussed before are not very effective against Yue Feng. He doesn't give us any room for negotiation or maneuvering!"

Allen nodded: "I had the same feeling. When I asked Yue Feng several times this morning, his answers were very firm!"
Even when Evan deliberately provoked him by asking whether hunting tigers was legal, he remained completely calm!

What do you think we should do next?

Robert let out a burp and scratched his thick, needle-like golden hair with his hairy right hand.

"Tomorrow I'll go hunting in the mountains with them and try to probe them again. If they still won't budge, I'll try to talk to them one last time before returning home. At the very least, I'll bring back a pair of white gyrfalcons!"

"Should we try to find an opportunity when we go hunting tomorrow?" Evan asked again after hearing this.

"Find an opportunity? You mean?" Robert turned to look at Evan.

Evan: "Yue Feng also mentioned during dinner today that safety is a very important issue for our foreign guests visiting here."

If we go hunting with him, and we encounter some danger, or suffer minor injuries or frights along the way, will he compromise or make concessions to avoid responsibility?

As soon as Evan spoke, Robert frowned.

It's often difficult to distinguish between an accident and a deliberate act of causing trouble. Evan's suggestion sounds reasonable, but upon closer examination, it's clear that it's a risky move, akin to a self-inflicted injury.

Is it worth putting yourself in danger for a small chance in negotiations? That is the question.

Robert didn't speak, and Allen remained silent as well. The room where the three of them were suddenly quiet, and the atmosphere was a little strange.

After about three seconds, Allen said, "Hunting is not something you should risk your life for! If you don't control the situation, a small problem can become a big problem!"

Robert nodded in agreement: "Allen is right! Evan's method may be theoretically possible, but the risk of implementing it is too great!"

I heard from Zhang Chaochao that Yue Feng also has a very strong background. Even if something happens to us, he can protect us and won't cause any trouble!
I actually agree with what Yue Feng once said.

Even if we bring back a pair of white falcon breeding birds to our country, we can get black baby falcons next breeding season. In terms of time progress, we are not behind Salman's side!

"Evan, I think your suggestion is risky!"

Hearing that Robert and Allen both disagreed with the suggestion, Evan nodded: "Alright then, let's participate in tomorrow's hunt as usual! How are you feeling now? I'm a little dizzy and want to take a nap!"

"Let's rest for a bit, I'll take a nap too. I don't know what the plans are for tonight, I'll take a nap, maybe I'll have to go to the city to take a bath!" Robert said with a dreamy look in his eyes, his mind filled with fantasies about the Korean girl at Huaqing Pool last night.

"Haha, you can't say for sure. The girl I picked yesterday was really great!"

……

The three Americans had a good plan, but the evening's hospitality didn't go as they expected.

It's very simple logic. If we're going hunting in the mountains early tomorrow morning, we need to rest and recharge the night before. Otherwise, we'll be too weak to walk more than a few steps and our legs will give way, and we won't be able to do anything.

Of course, even though the guests weren't taken into town for a bath in the evening, the standard of dinner was still quite high.

Yue Feng specially arranged for Xiao Tao, Xiao Wen, and Xiao Wu to buy a live sheep from outside. They set up a roasting rack in the yard, and just after four o'clock in the afternoon, they put the whole fat sheep on the rack and roasted it with charcoal.

After a brief encounter with these foreigners, Yue Feng discovered a problem: they weren't interested in local specialties like mushrooms and mountain products; their favorite food was meat.

Roasting lamb isn't too difficult. A large lamb can feed about ten people, and with some handmade dumplings or other staple foods, it's definitely enough.

As Yue Feng had predicted, the aroma of mutton wafting from the makeshift oven woke up the Americans before it even got dark.

"Mr. Yue Feng, is this our dinner? If I'm not mistaken, there's a lamb roasting in the oven?" Evan asked, his eyes shining.

Yue Feng smiled and nodded: "Yes, we need to get up early tomorrow morning to go into the mountains, so everyone needs to conserve their energy. We'll have to make do tonight."

We're skipping the big dinner in town tonight; we'll just have roast lamb at home. I even had my wife make dumplings for everyone. I wonder if Mr. Evan is happy with this arrangement?

Evan is a foodie too. He ate the freshly caught and cooked pork stew at noon with his mouth full of oil. Now, tonight, they've arranged for roast lamb. This level of hospitality wouldn't be considered stingy even in the United States.

"It felt wonderful! Mr. Yue Feng, you went to great lengths to entertain us. Thank you for your hospitality!" Evan bowed and thanked him with a big smile.

Yue Feng laughed and said, "These are minor issues! When we go hunting in the mountains tomorrow and bring back some decent game, I'll prepare some new dishes for everyone!"

There are many kinds of game in the mountains, so we'll try to let everyone try a few new kinds of wild game!

"I'm already looking forward to it! The smell of the roasting lamb in the oven is so good! I wonder when it will be ready! Is there anything I can help with?"

Yue Feng lifted the lid and glanced inside, roughly estimating, "It'll take another hour or so! It should be ready around 7 o'clock. You go back and rest first, I'll call you later!" "Okay!"

……

After Evan went inside, Xiao Tao pouted and muttered something to Yue Feng in a low voice.

"This foreigner isn't very old, but he has a pretty sharp nose! Brother Feng, I don't get the feeling these people aren't very sincere! What the translator is saying sounds weird to me, it's so unsettling!"

Yue Feng curled his lip: "Even if it sounds too good to be true, you have to listen! They've gone to such great lengths to come to our Northeast, we can afford to provide them with this much food and drink!"

"That's not what I meant. I just felt like they had some ill intentions!" Xiao Tao continued in a low voice.

"We can see through it, but we can't say it out loud! This is our God of Wealth. As long as they plan to bring the species back, they will definitely leave us a large sum of money!"
"Last time, that big boss in the white robe from the Middle East paid 500,000 to exchange for the eagle we have!" Yue Feng muttered under his breath.

"Huh? So many?"

Yue Feng glanced at Xiao Tao: "What do you think! These Americans will also be making a fortune! When have I ever made a losing deal? Just serve them well and don't think about anything else!"

"Oh, I see!"

……

The whole roasted lamb rack in the yard, after being rotated and roasted for more than two hours, was finally ready when it got dark in the evening.

Yue Feng used a sharp knife to cut the mutton, then sprinkled it with half a grain of cumin and chili. Afterward, he called many guests to his living room and brought the whole roasted lamb to the dining table.

In an instant, the aroma of mutton filled the room, and even Yue Feng felt hungry.

"Everyone's been waiting impatiently, haven't they? The whole lamb is ready! Let's not just stand there, pour the wine, and get ready to eat!"

Yue Feng gave a shout and immediately began to cut the mutton with a plate and a hunting knife.

"Xiaofeng, where did you learn to roast a whole lamb? Such a big lamb, and you roasted it right in the yard?" Zhang Chaochao looked at the plump roasted whole lamb in front of him and asked with a smile.

"This thing doesn't require much skill! Just make sure the charcoal is burning brightly, clean the lamb, and roast it by turning the handle! When it feels about right, brush on some sesame oil and continue. When it's done, sprinkle on some cumin and chili powder, and that's about it!"

Zhang Shao and Feng Ge, you two should both try some! They won't taste good when they're cold!

As Yue Feng spoke, he used the tip of his knife to pick up a piece of mutton with a crispy crust, took a delicious bite, and found the outside to be crispy while the inside was succulent and tender, cooked to perfection.

Since Yue Feng had already started eating, everyone else followed suit and began to dig in.

For a moment, the crisp sound of the pastry shells hitting the mouth echoed everywhere, and everyone enjoyed their meal.

Yue Feng then instructed Xiao Tao to bring out side dishes such as onions and garlic cloves to cut through the richness, so that everyone could take what they liked.

After everyone had shown off at least a large piece of mutton with a crispy crust, Yue Feng finally picked up his wine glass.

"We'll set off from home at the crack of dawn tomorrow. Tonight, everyone, drink a little less and don't let it affect your rest! Come on, let me toast you all!!" Yue Feng raised his glass and took another big sip.

After a few drinks, the atmosphere quickly became lively, and everyone was chatting and laughing, creating a very pleasant atmosphere.

When they had eaten more than half of the roasted lamb, Wang Xiaona brought over a large tray of freshly cooked dumplings.

"You're eating! The dumplings are ready!!" Wang Xiaona greeted them politely as she carried the dumplings into the house.

Apart from Feng Huanping, no one else had ever directly confronted Wang Xiaona.

The group looked up and glanced at the beautiful woman in front of them, finding her somewhat unfamiliar.

"Everyone, stop standing there! Let me introduce you. This is my wife, Wang Xiaona! Xiaona, come over and say hello! This is Mr. Robert from America, and this is..."

Yue Feng got up and took the dumplings his wife brought him, introducing them to everyone one by one.

To be fair, in terms of pure etiquette, these so-called respectable people performed quite well. Everyone greeted Wang Xiaona and then watched her leave after exchanging pleasantries.

"Not bad, Xiaofeng! Your wife looks like she's destined for great things, she's not intimidated at all!" Zhang Chaochao joked with a smile.

"Just grit your teeth and bear with it. Xiao Na hasn't experienced anything big before, so please forgive her if she's impolite! Come on, try the dumplings my wife made, with sauerkraut and pork filling!" Yue Feng replied, urging everyone to eat dumplings again.

The roasted lamb with dumplings, along with side dishes like onions to cut through the richness, made everyone thoroughly enjoy the meal. Almost 90% of the whole roasted lamb was devoured, and not a single dumpling was left.

After a satisfying meal, Robert gave a thumbs-up and exclaimed, "Chinese dumplings, delicious!"

"Haha, if you like it, Xiaona will make more for everyone next time!"

"Mr. Yue Feng, I'd like to ask, what are the specific arrangements for tomorrow? What are the main responsibilities for each of us?" Evan was clearly a bit drunk, his eyes glazed over, as he asked, shaking Yue Feng's hand.

After Yue Feng and the other translators finished speaking, they replied with a smile, "If we're going to hunt deer, there's actually not much risk! The main force consists of hunting dogs and falcons; we humans just need to follow behind and sort through the spoils!"

If any unexpected discoveries arise, we'll adjust accordingly! Tomorrow we'll bring enough firearms to ensure everyone's safety!

"They have guns? I wonder if we can..."

Before Evan could finish speaking, Yue Feng smiled and shook his head.

"According to our country's gun control regulations, you must have the corresponding qualification certificate to possess and use a gun, so you cannot possess a gun for the time being. But don't worry about this detail, we are not primarily focused on gun hunting!"

"Okay! I'm quite interested in Chinese firearms! I also have my own hunting rifle in the United States, but it's probably not the same model as yours!"

"Once we get into the mountains tomorrow, I can give you a simple experience, but hunting won't be an option. Please understand!"

"Of course! I'm already incredibly excited for tomorrow's hunt!"

"I will do my best to ensure you have a good experience!"

After a round of pleasantries and conversation, everyone ate dinner until after 8:30 p.m. before dispersing and returning to their rooms.

After Yue Feng and the others had eaten and drunk their fill, they returned to his home and, together with Xiao Tao and the others, put together the equipment for tomorrow one last time before disbanding and going back to their rooms to rest.

Everything is ready; we're just waiting to climb the mountain tomorrow. (End of Chapter)