Forest Ranger: Help! A golden eagle cub is relying on me

Xiong Er even buried his head in his front paws, looking like he didn't want to see anyone.

Chen Chuan put down his things, walked over to them, and rubbed the big bear's furry head.

"What's wrong? Are you unhappy about not catching a big fish?"

He asked gently.

Big Bear rubbed his head against his hand and made a low hum.

Chen Chuan smiled.

"In winter, the water is cold, and the fish hide in deep water and don't like to move, so it's hard to fish."

He patted Big Bear's shoulder.

"Don't be discouraged. It doesn't matter if you can't catch any fish."

"I'll take you to find something else delicious. I guarantee it will be more delicious than fish."

"Ouch?"

Xiong Er, who had been drooping his head, suddenly raised his head and his eyes lit up instantly.

Big Xiong and Little Heizi also looked at Chen Chuan, their ears pricked up alertly.

delicious?
Better than fish?

The three guys' loss and frustration disappeared in an instant when faced with the word "delicious".

They circled around Chen Chuan excitedly, purring happily from their throats and wagging their tails like windmills.

The audience in the live broadcast room burst into laughter again as they watched this dramatic scene.

"Hahaha! The three bears are so easy to appease! As soon as they heard there was something delicious to eat, they immediately revived to full health!"

"Sure enough, in the world of foodies, there is nothing that can't be solved by a delicious meal."

"Anchor, please reveal the secret! What delicious food could make Three Bears so excited?"

Chen Chuan raised the corner of his mouth with a mysterious smile.

"Come with me, I guarantee you three will have a great time."

He turned around first and walked in the direction where he had discovered the red pine forest before.

The three huge bears, Big Bear, Second Bear and Little Blackie, immediately took heavy steps and followed closely behind him. Their huge paws made dull sounds as they stepped on the snow.

The audience in the live broadcast room was whetted with anticipation.

"Host, stop keeping us in suspense. What kind of delicacies are these?"

"It must be something extraordinary that can make Sanxiong so excited!"

When he came to the red pine forest again, Chen Chuan saw at a glance the old red pine tree in which he had opened a "skylight".

What surprised him was that the small figure of the long-nosed squirrel in the gap of the tree hole was still busy.

It was using its two front paws to laboriously dig some pine nuts scattered on the edge of the tree hole back into the hole, trying to save its looted granary.

However, its movements seemed somewhat weak, with a kind of futile despair.

When it noticed Chen Chuan, especially the three huge figures like hills behind him, its entire body suddenly stiffened.

"squeak!"

With a short and terrified scream, the long-nosed squirrel dropped the pine nut in its claws, turned into a gray-brown lightning, and instantly disappeared into the depths of the dense branches and leaves, without even a shadow left.

The barrage in the live broadcast room became active again.

"Hahaha, anchor, you're here again! And you brought three helpers with you!"

"Squirrel: It's over, this time a group is coming to raid our house!"

"The psychological shadow area of ​​the squirrel at this moment is probably larger than this piece of snow."

Chen Chuan shook his head with amusement.

He walked under the tree, and Big Bear, Second Bear, and Little Blackie also came over curiously.

When they saw the red pine nuts in the tree hole and on the snow around the tree hole, which had not been completely covered and were emitting an enticing oily aroma, the three big guys' eyes widened instantly.

"Ouch!"

Xiong Er was the first to react. He let out an extremely excited roar, and his big bear paws, like a palm-leaf fan, reached directly towards the tree hole.

Its clumsy movements almost collapsed the already fragile edge of the tree hole.

Big Bear and Little Blackie were not to be outdone. Some of them used their noses to dig up pine nuts on the snow, while others stretched their necks and tried to stuff their heads into tree holes.

For a moment, the sound of pine nut shells breaking, the snoring of the bears, and their low growls as they fought for the nut seemed particularly lively in the silent snow forest.

While they were swallowing this unexpected delicacy in big gulps, they were also trying to use their large paws to scoop up more pine nuts.

Deep in the tree canopy, the long-nosed squirrel hid behind dense needles and watched through the tiny gaps as its last reserves of food were divided up by this group of robbers.

Its small chest was heaving violently, and its dark eyes were burning with rage, and there was even a barely perceptible hint of scarlet.

The teeth were clenching.

It stared at the hateful two-legged beast below. It was him who brought all these disasters.

It will remember this grudge.

Chen Chuan watched the three bears wolfing down their food, then looked at the few pine nuts left in the tree hole, and estimated that these would be enough to satisfy their cravings.

He took out a larger cloth bag from his backpack and began to collect all the remaining pine nuts in the tree holes and on the snow.

Soon, a large bag full of pine nuts was packed.

"Okay, take these back and eat them slowly."

Chen Chuan patted Big Bear’s head, signaling them to prepare to go home.

Although Sanxiong was still unsatisfied, his stomach was already filled with a lot of pine nuts, and he was now humming with satisfaction.

Chen Chuan and his group, carrying firewood and heavy pine nuts, began to return along the same route.

They didn't notice that on the treetops not far behind them, a small gray-brown figure was approaching them silently like a ghost.

Those eyes filled with the flames of revenge were always fixed on Chen Chuan's back.

Returning to the igloo, Chen Chuan handed the big bag of pine nuts to Xiong Da.

"Take these back to the house and eat them sparingly."

Then he poured out a small portion from the small cloth bag that he had used to hold the pine nuts.

"Let's roast these now and try them."

Chen Chuan relit the gas stove in the igloo.

He poured the small bag of red pine nuts onto a clean metal lunch box lid and slowly roasted it over the flame.

Outside the cold snow house, the chill wind still blew up the snow powder, making a low whimper.

The air in the igloo gradually became warmer because of the fire.

Soon, a unique and rich smell, a mixture of the fresh scent of pine wood and the aroma of burnt oil, began to diffuse in the small space.

"Zi la...Zi la..."

The pine nut shells crack slightly under the roasting flames, and the plump pine nuts emit an even more tempting aroma.

Chen Chuan shook the lunch box lid from time to time to ensure that the pine nuts were heated evenly.

His simple fishing rod was still stuck next to the ice cave not far from the entrance of the igloo. The fishing line did not move at all, and it was obvious that no fish was interested.

Big Bear, Second Bear, and Little Blackie were originally lying on the snow outside the igloo, somewhat listlessly, with their huge bodies curled up, seemingly still depressed about the pitiful catch they had just made.

That overbearing aroma, like an invisible hook, accurately penetrated into their nostrils.

Xiong Er's ears twitched first.

It suddenly raised its huge head, its black nostrils flared rapidly, and a hint of confusion flashed in its amber eyes, which was then replaced by strong desire.

"Ouch!"

Xiong Er let out an uncontrollable growl, and his huge body leaped up from the snow. He rushed towards the entrance of the igloo clumsily but eagerly.

Big Bear and Little Blackie followed closely behind, and almost at the same time they smelled the irresistible fragrance.

The entrance to the igloo was not big to begin with, and the three big guys rushed in, almost collapsing the door frame.

"Slow down, slow down, everyone has a share."

Chen Chuan looked at their greedy looks and said with some amusement.

Xiong Er squeezed to the front, his two front paws on Chen Chuan's legs, and his huge bear head tried to move forward, his eyes fixed on the pine nuts sizzling on the lunch box cover. A stream of crystal saliva dripped silently along the corner of his grinning mouth, leaving a wet mark on the ground inside the snow house.

The audience in the live broadcast room were instantly amused by Xiong Er's naive appearance.

"Hahahaha! Xiong Er's saliva is flowing out! How fragrant must these pine nuts be!"

"I can smell the fragrance through the screen, anchor, you are spreading poison in the middle of the night!"

“Please ask Xiong Er’s psychological thoughts: Don’t stop me, let me taste it first!”

Chen Chuan used a wooden stick to poke the almost roasted pine nuts, and the aroma became stronger.

Just then, a slight rustling sound at the entrance of the igloo caught his attention.

He looked up.

Through the gaps in the snow curtain that was swaying slightly in the wind, a pair of bright black and alert little eyes were staring at the scene inside the snow house without blinking.

It's the long-nosed squirrel.

I don't know when it came, but it followed me quietly.

At this moment, its small body was pressed against the outer wall of the igloo, with only its furry little head exposed, and its nose twitched slightly as it greedily sniffed the fragrance in the air.

Its eyes were full of desire for food, but also mixed with deep fear of Chen Chuan and the three huge monsters.

It was obvious that hunger was fighting fiercely with fear.

Chen Chuan looked at its pitiful appearance of wanting to eat but not daring to approach, and his heart moved slightly.

He picked up a roasted golden pine nut and flicked it towards the door of the igloo.

The pine nut rolled twice on the snow and stopped not far from the long-nosed squirrel.

The long-nosed squirrel's body shrank suddenly and it took a half step back vigilantly.

But the roasted pine nut, which exudes fatal temptation, attracts its attention like a magnet.

A very light "squeak" came from its throat, with hesitation and struggle.

Chen Chuan didn't make any more moves, just looked at it quietly with a gentle smile on his face.

The three bears in the igloo were eagerly waiting for Chen Chuan to distribute the roasted pine nuts, and did not notice the uninvited guest at the door.

A few seconds of stalemate.

The long-nosed squirrel finally couldn't resist the temptation of the rich fragrance.

It approached the pine nut carefully, step by step.

Those bright black eyes never left Chen Chuan, full of vigilance.

Finally, it came up to Songzi, picked up Songzi quickly with its front paws, and then retreated into the shadow outside the igloo like lightning.

"Click."

There was a crisp sound of a pine nut shell cracking.

Then came the satisfying, subtle chewing sounds.

A moment later, the little head popped out from the gap in the snow again.

This time, the fear in its eyes was obviously reduced a little, and was replaced by a kind of lingering desire.

Chen Chuan threw another pine nut over.

The long-nosed squirrel's movements were obviously bolder than before. It quickly picked up the pine nuts and started enjoying them not far from the door of the igloo without even completely retreating back into the shadows.

The oil in the roasted pine nuts is fully stimulated, the aroma is fragrant, and the pine nuts are crispy and delicious. For a squirrel that mainly feeds on pine nuts, this is an irresistible top-notch delicacy.

Just as the long-nosed squirrel swallowed the second pine nut, the familiar electronic sound rang again in Chen Chuan's mind.

[Ding! The long-nosed squirrel's affinity with the host has slightly increased. ]

Chen Chuan's mouth corners slightly raised.

The audience in the live broadcast room also watched with great interest.

"Haha, the host has succeeded in tempting people with delicious food!"

"I told you, there's nothing a good meal can't solve, and squirrels are no exception!"

"This squirrel smells so good! I scolded you too early!"

"The mouth is soft when eating someone's food, and the hand is short when taking someone's money. The ancients were not deceiving me!"

Chen Chuan picked up another roasted pine nut and gently placed it on the edge of the entrance of the igloo.

The long-nosed squirrel hesitated for a moment, but ultimately couldn't resist the temptation of the scent, so it quickly swooped over to grab it, then shrank back to its original place.

It nibbled it in small bites, but its bright black eyes never left Chen Chuan.

The three bears in the house stared at the lunch box lid in Chen Chuan's hand, making eager gurgling sounds in their throats.

Chen Chuan smiled and was about to distribute the roasted pine nuts to them.

At this moment, the tip of the fishing rod, which had been quietly inserted next to the ice hole at the entrance of the igloo, suddenly sank downwards.

Immediately afterwards, the fishing line was pulled out with great force, making a "whooshing" sound.

Chen Chuan's eyes focused, he quickly put down the pine nuts in his hand, stood up and grabbed the violently vibrating fishing rod.

What a lot of strength.

His arm muscles tensed instantly, he held the fishing rod firmly and began to wrestle with the thing under the water.

The fishing line was stretched so straight that it was almost breaking.

The guy underwater was obviously not willing to give in easily. He rushed left and right, causing the snow and water around the ice cave to churn.

Big Bear, Second Bear, and Little Blackie were also attracted by the sudden movement. They all came over and stared at the ice cave curiously.

The audience in the live broadcast room also became nervous instantly.
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"We've got a fish! We've got a fish!"
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"Look at the force, it must be a big one!"

Chen Chuan took a deep breath, exerted force on his wrist, and began to reel in the line slowly and steadily.

He remained in a stalemate with the underwater giant for several minutes.

Finally, a huge fish head was pulled out of the ice cave first.

The fish was covered with dense scales, which had a metallic luster under the reflection of the snow. Its back was dark brown, dotted with many irregular white spots. Its snout was long and pointed, and its mouth was extremely large, revealing a mouthful of sharp teeth.

"Wow--"

A giant fish that was more than half a person's length and seemed to weigh at least ten pounds was dragged out of the ice cave by Chen Chuan with great effort. It fell heavily on the snow, and it kept swinging its thick tail, splashing snow foam.

The live broadcast room was quiet at first, and then barrages of comments poured out like a tide.
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"What the hell! What kind of fish is this? It's so big! And it looks so ferocious!"
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"Awesome host! This fish must weigh more than 10 kilograms!"

However, the comments from some veteran anglers revealed an incredible excitement.
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"Pike! It's a pike!"
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"Oh my god! Host, you are so lucky! This is a rare fish species that can only be found in the Altay region!"
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"Host, are you sure you fished in the river near the ranch? Not in some protected area?"

Other viewers who didn't know what was going on were a little confused.
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"Are northern pike rare? Didn't the anchor catch a bigger fish before?"
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"That's right, I don't think it's as shocking as the sturgeon weighing dozens of kilograms last time."

Immediately, an audience member who is knowledgeable about the matter came out to explain the situation.
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"Brothers upstairs, you don't know this! Although the weight of this white pike may not be as large as that of a giant sturgeon, its rarity and value are not low at all!"
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"That's right! The white pike has extremely high requirements for water quality and only lives in pure waters in extremely cold regions. There are only a small number of them distributed in the Altay region of our country. The wild population is extremely rare. They are truly living fossils in the water!"
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"This fish has delicious and tender meat, and is a top-quality ingredient. The price in the market is shockingly high, and even if you have money you may not be able to buy wild fish!"

One comment seemed particularly exciting.
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"I go to Altay every winter to fish for northern pike, and I've been there for four years, but I haven't caught a single one! Host, you caught a fish weighing over ten kilograms with just one rod. I... I'm jealous!"

Chen Chuan looked at the white-spotted pike still struggling fiercely on the snow, then looked at the excited and incoherent comments in the live broadcast room, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Maybe it's just luck."

He said this modestly, re-baited the hook, and cast the fishing line into the ice hole again.

Almost at the moment the bait fell into the water, the fishing rod sank again.

Another strong pulling force.

Chen Chuan raised his eyebrows and increased his strength. Not long after, another white spotted pike of similar size was pulled up by him.

The live broadcast room completely exploded.
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"Oh shit! Another one! It's a northern pike!"
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"Host, this isn't called good luck, this is called cheating!"
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“Is there a nest of northern pike in this river?!”

Chen Chuan was a little surprised when he saw the white spot pike being caught one after another.

He cast his rod again.

The result remains the same.

He caught one fresh and ferocious northern pike after another from the ice hole.

In just over ten minutes, seven or eight large white-spotted pike had piled up on the snow outside the igloo.

Chen Chuan looked at the rich catch and touched his chin thoughtfully.

"It seems that we have disturbed the nest of the northern pike." (End of this chapter)