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

Although Yue Feng was mentally prepared, he still felt a slight tremor in his heart when he heard this rumor from Feng Huanping.

This reputation for being someone you don't want to mess with has its advantages and disadvantages, but overall, Yue Feng doesn't really like carrying that burden.

Simply put, in the public's opinion, having someone die is like carrying a time bomb. If you're lucky, everything will be fine, but if you're unlucky and have bad luck, you'll be affected by these unfounded rumors.

Yue Feng scratched his head and said with a hint of helplessness, "Brother Feng, you're joking! You know what kind of person I am. If any friends in Beijing bring it up, you'll have to help me clarify things!"

"Haha, you don't need to tell me that. You call me Brother Feng, so I naturally won't neglect what needs to be done!"
You don't need to put so much pressure on yourself. Compared to the Wang family's influence in the capital, those unlucky guys who got into trouble are nothing.

If Old Master Wang were truly enraged, wouldn't he be slaughtering headlong into the streets?

Yue Feng deliberately feigned weakness, saying, "Well, that's true, but things have really not turned out this way because it wasn't my intention!"

I come from a humble background and only wanted to make some friends with my skills. Who would have thought that playing with eagles would lead to such a sordid affair!
Since that incident, I've been extremely cautious at home, rarely going out, just in case I'm unlucky and cause further trouble!

"Haha, not at all! The matter is mostly over, and the Wang family has already made it public! Go out and about with confidence, no one will dare to provoke them and invite trouble!"

……

Yue Feng and Feng Huanping chatted for quite a while in the living room while drinking tea.

At first, things were alright, thanks to the excitement of meeting for the first time. But after less than an hour, Feng Huanping and Master Niu couldn't help but yawn repeatedly.

Seeing Feng Huanping's condition, Yue Feng knew it was because he hadn't rested well after traveling. He found a way to start a conversation and said, "Brother Feng, Master Niu, you look a bit sleepy. Why don't you go back to your room and take a nap?"

"I'm taking you out for dinner, drinks, and a bath tonight, you can't force yourself!"

"Alright, let's take a nap first! I really can't keep my eyes open anymore!"

"Come on, the guest rooms are all ready, they're in the west wing!"

Yue Feng stood up and led the two to a neatly arranged guest room in the west wing.

After settling Feng Huanping and the other man in, Yue Feng glanced at the time on his wrist.

It's 2:30 pm, and there are still about three hours until it gets dark. I should be able to take a nap.

After arranging for the guests to rest, Yue Feng tiptoed over to meet with Xiao Tao, Xiao Wen, and Xiao Wu.

The guests in the other two new apartments were all very well-behaved; after being assigned rooms, they went back to their rooms to catch up on sleep.

Xiao Tao looked at Yue Feng and muttered softly, "Brother, what's next? Are we just going to keep an eye on things here?"

Yue Feng nodded and casually asked, "Are there any well-known bathhouses in downtown Fengcheng, preferably ones that offer extra blankets? I don't frequent these places much, so I don't know much about the prices!"

The "adding a blanket" here doesn't mean it literally; it's more like a service like "going up to the third floor for a foot massage." Yue Feng's wife is strict, so he's relatively unfamiliar with these kinds of entertainment options.

After hearing the question, Xiao Tao subconsciously looked at Xiao Wu.

When Xiao Wu saw Xiao Tao looking at him, his face flushed, and he said somewhat guiltily, "Xiao Tao, why are you looking at me like that! Your older brother is asking you a question!"

"Don't pretend to be a big shot. You like to sneak off to Huaqing Pool to bathe, do you think Xiaowen and I don't know? Big brother is asking you questions because he has something important to say, what are you hiding!" Xiao Tao muttered, pouting.

Upon hearing this, Yue Feng was slightly taken aback, somewhat surprised by the situation.

"Xiaowu, is what Xiaotao said true?"

Xiaowu lowered his head slightly and said in a low voice, clearly lacking confidence, "I only go there occasionally to take a bath and have the masseur there give me a massage to relieve my fatigue. I haven't done anything else!"

"Damn it, you're an adult, not married, so even if you do something, it's not illegal. What are you afraid of! I don't care about your private matters."

Are there any adult entertainment venues near Huaqing Pool? Tell me the truth!

"After dinner, I plan to take these people for a long bath to make sure we're all clear on things beforehand, so we don't miss anything!" Yue Feng asked irritably.

Upon hearing his elder brother's purpose, Xiaowu no longer hesitated and replied seriously, "Yes, and quite a few women! There are locals, Koreans, and Russian girls! When it comes to brothels, Huaqing Pool has the best quality!"

Yue Feng nodded: "Okay, get on your bike and head to Huaqing Pool right now. Make sure to talk to the owner in advance and book the staff as well! Don't worry about the money; the only goal is to make sure the guests have a great time!"

"Okay, I'll go right now! Xiao Tao, keep an eye on those customers I'm responsible for! Damn it, you're not being fair by revealing my secrets!"

As Xiaowu responded, he got up and muttered a complaint about Xiaotao before leaving.

"Alright, be careful on the road! Oh, and after you've booked the bathhouse, go to our restaurant to finalize the arrangements for tonight's reception. I've already spoken to my brother about it, so go double-check! Reserve the number one private room!" Yue Feng instructed again.

"I've got it, big brother. Don't worry!"

Xiao Wu rode his motorcycle out of the house and quickly headed straight for Fengcheng city.

After Xiaowu left, Yuefeng's smile gradually faded. He turned to Xiaotao and Xiaowen and asked, "When did Xiaowu learn to go out and flirt with other women? I've never heard you mention it before. Xiaotao, have you gone out with Xiaowen?"

Xiao Tao and Xiao Wen exchanged a glance and shook their heads.

Xiao Tao pursed his lips and said with great confidence, "I'm already married to Panpan, why would I waste money like that!"
I've taken a bath a few times, but I've only ever had an older man scrubbed off the dirt and grime for me!

Xiaowen wasn't interested in this either, but Xiaowu was incredibly lecherous and liked to go up to the third floor and cause trouble whenever he had free time. Eventually, we couldn't get him to come, so he went by himself!

Xiaowen chimed in, "The women there are dirty. I've told Xiaowu this several times, but he doesn't like to hear it, so I won't say any more!"

In just a few words, Yue Feng understood the general situation. He nodded and sighed, "After this group of guests leaves, I'll ask someone to help you with the blind date arrangements!"
"I'm getting older, and my family's financial situation is pretty good now. Finding a suitable person and getting married sooner is better than anything else!"

After what happened with Wu Xiaoli, Xiaowen seemed a bit less enthusiastic, and didn't respond when Yue Feng said that.

Yue Feng glanced at Xiao Wen: "What's wrong? Still not over what happened last time? It's been so long!"

Xiaowen sighed and rubbed his face: "It would be a bit pretentious to say I haven't moved on, it's just that I haven't met the right person!"

After Xiao Tao got married, my mom was envious and kept nagging about my brother and me when she came home!
But these things aren't like cabbages and radishes in the field, you can't just pull them up whenever you want. You have to find the right one!

Seeing that Xiaowen was a little annoyed, Yuefeng comforted him, "Alright, don't get so worked up! I'll use my friends and connections to find suitable candidates for you and Xiaowu!"
"Our Fengcheng isn't that big, but it's not that small either. How could we not find a couple of suitable partners?" "Yeah! My criteria for finding a wife are very simple: as long as she's filial to her elders, well-educated, comes from a respectable family, and is just an ordinary person, that's fine. But this time, I absolutely can't go after a slut like Wu Xiaoli again!" Xiaowen said with lingering fear.

"OK!"

……

Several hours passed quickly.

As evening approached, Yue Feng knocked on each of the guests' rooms one by one.

After a half-afternoon of rest, Zhang Chaochao and his group were in much better spirits.

After Yue Feng woke Zhang Chaochao up, Zhang Chaochao washed her face and then asked with a smile, "It's getting dark outside. Shall we find a place to eat?"

Yue Feng nodded: "It's all arranged! We'll drive to the city. I have a private restaurant there, and I'll take everyone to try some authentic Northeastern cuisine!"

"It's your own restaurant!!"

Zhang Chaochao was somewhat surprised by the topic of conversation.

"Yes, a few years ago when the policy was just relaxed, Brother Hu helped me get the first individual business license in Fengcheng!"

The restaurant chef used to cook special meals for the leaders in the mine's canteen; his skills are quite excellent!
"Since you've brought Evan and the other distinguished guests, let's go together and give them our feedback!"

Zhang Chaochao's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Hey, if you put it that way, then I'll have to try it. Don't laugh at me, I may not have any other skills, but I'm very picky about food!"
Mr. Evan, Mr. Allen, Mr. Robert, and Mr. Yue Feng said they would take us to their family restaurant for an authentic Northeastern Chinese feast!

Zhang Chaochao said the first half of the sentence to Yue Feng, but turned his head directly to the few Americans who had just gotten up from the house when he said the second half.

The three foreign guests looked at Zhang Chaochao with curiosity upon hearing her English.

When Evan came last time, he had already experienced proper Chinese food. Compared to the food wasteland of North America, the Chinese people's knowledge of food left a deep impression on Evan.

"What kind of cuisine is Northeastern cuisine? Does it have any special meaning?" Evan asked specifically.

If the Animal Protection Law had been enacted, Northeastern cuisine would probably have been rendered obsolete, its lifeline severed, leaving nothing to say. But at this juncture, Northeastern cuisine does have something to say.

“Of course it has a special meaning! Xiaofeng, tell Evan and the others!” Zhang Chaochao replied, turning to look at Yue Feng.

Yue Feng grinned: "Northeastern cuisine is the food we eat in Northeast China. We're close to Changbai Mountain, so we have a lot of ingredients produced there. I've made all the arrangements at the hotel, so everyone can try it later!"

"Food from the mountains? Mushrooms? Pheasants?" Evan asked after hearing the translator's words.

Yue Feng smiled and said, "More or less! Besides the mushroom chicks, there are a few other things. You guys pack your things quickly, and then we'll set off!"

"it is good!"

……

Soon, everyone in the convoy had assembled. Overall, everyone seemed to be in much better spirits, except for Feng Huanping, whose eyelids were a little swollen. He had stayed up late chatting at Yue Feng's house in the afternoon, which had affected his condition.

Six vehicles carrying everyone left the village in a grand procession, heading straight for the Fengcheng Grand Hotel in the city.

On the way, Yue Feng rode in Zhang Chaochao's lead car, giving directions while chatting with Zhang Chaochao.

Zhang Chaochao seemed very interested when he heard that Yue Feng also owned a restaurant. He asked Yue Feng a lot of questions on the way, and Yue Feng answered most of them truthfully, only dodging the crucial question of profit and revenue without giving a detailed answer.

As soon as the car stopped in front of Fengcheng Hotel, Zhang Chaochao glanced at the hotel's facade through the car window and was slightly taken aback.

"Wow, Xiaofeng, the little restaurant you're talking about has four signs hanging at the entrance?"

The Northeast Restaurant with four swaying eaves was no small eatery; there was a clear definition of it back then.

A signboard indicates a street food stall that only sells simple meals such as steamed buns, noodles, and porridge.

Two fronts: a mid-range home-style restaurant, serving stir-fries and drinks, capable of hosting simple family banquets, cooking whatever is available; these kinds of small restaurants are quite common in both urban and rural areas.

The four signs indicate a high-end restaurant, known in the industry as having "everything you can eat," offering dishes from both the north and south. As long as you can name a proper dish, the chefs in the kitchen can make it.

If someone ordered food that couldn't be made, back then they would just take down the signboard and smash the shop, and even calling the police wouldn't get them to listen!
It is said that there are restaurants that display eight signs, which are usually old establishments with a long history, or those run by imperial chefs or those with some special heritage. Fengcheng, a small place, does not have restaurants of that level.

A young master like Zhang Chaochao rarely eats properly at home. He knows restaurants better than his own kitchen. When he saw the four signs at the entrance, he immediately became interested.

Yue Feng grinned: "Haha, in a small place like Fengcheng, this is just a show! Young Master Zhang is worldly-wise, don't take it too seriously! Everyone, please come inside, let's go straight to Room Number One!"

Upon seeing the convoy arrive, Yue Shan came out to greet them and quickly led the guests inside.

Since its opening, Fengcheng Grand Hotel has undergone three major renovations and reconstructions. Today, all the rooms in the huge building have been renovated and utilized.

As a leader in the local catering industry, Fengcheng Grand Hotel boasts a high standard of furnishings and style, and even compared with some of the older restaurants in Beijing, it doesn't feel significantly different.

The group arrived at the largest private room, and the waiters quickly began serving the dishes.

Yue Feng gave his older brother a wink. He picked out the best items that would make a good impression, such as the special cigarettes, liquor, and tea that he had brought back from Beijing last time, and served them up. In no time, the private room was almost ready.

Leaving aside these odds and ends, it wasn't until the cold dishes were finished and the hot dishes started that Evan and his fellow Americans truly grasped the essence of Northeastern Chinese cuisine.

The most representative dishes of the abundant produce of the mountains and forests of Northeast China, such as grouse, monkey head mushroom, bear paw, elk nose, deer tendon, snow frog, and fine-scaled fish, are all prepared and served using the most professional traditional techniques of Northeast cuisine.

The guests generally gave positive feedback on these traditional main dishes, especially those with a more Westernized flavor profile and a lot of sweet and savory elements; the foreign guests all enjoyed their meals very much.

In addition, what impressed me the most was the restaurant's signature dish, boiled pork belly.

When the perfectly sliced, evenly cut pork belly was served last, Yue Feng greeted the table with a smile.

"Our signature dish is here! Everyone, please try it!" (End of Chapter)