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

After several rounds of intense eating, the distinguished guests at the table had already tasted all the main dishes. When they saw a plate of thinly sliced ​​meat being served, their first reaction was quite calm.

However, upon hearing Yue Feng's solemn introduction that this was Fengcheng Hotel's signature dish, Zhang Chaochao and Feng Huanping exchanged a glance, their interest piqued.

"Xiaofeng, what's your idea for 'clear broth pork'? I've never heard of this dish before!"

Zhang Chaochao didn't rush to pick up his chopsticks, but instead asked a question casually.

Yue Feng grinned: "Hehe, Zhang Shaorong, I'll keep you in suspense for now. Try it first, and we'll talk about the rest after we've eaten!"

Is there any special meaning behind these dipping sauces?

Zhang Chaochao is a worldly person and is not at all intimidated by this kind of occasion. He asked about the details of how to eat it in a generous manner.

"These three dipping sauces represent different flavors, just like eating dumplings with vinegar. First, taste the original flavor on its own, and then try each of the three different sauces! Everyone, don't just stand there! This stuff is only available at our restaurant; you won't find it anywhere else!"

Yue Feng introduced the products and greeted the guests.

Zhang Chaochao was the first to pick up a slice of meat with his chopsticks, then sniffed it slightly under his nose before stuffing it directly into his mouth.

In his mind, this kind of meat without any seasoning or decoration is just about enjoying the original flavor of the meat. At most, it's just fragrant and has a texture that's rich but not greasy.

But the moment the slice of meat touched my lips, a unique aroma I had never tasted before exploded on my taste buds.

The texture is smooth and the meat is firm, as if it could melt completely on the tongue. The aroma of oil is wrapped with very distinct layers of herbal and woody fragrance, and the combined flavor is quite amazing.

"Holy crap! What kind of meat is this?"

Zhang Chaochao's eyes lit up as soon as he ate a piece of meat.

Zhang Chaochao has eaten and seen many delicacies such as sea cucumber, abalone, bear paw, and deer tendon, but based on his experience as a gourmet, this clear broth pork with such a unique taste is something he has never tasted before.

"Haha, wild boar meat! Try the other dipping sauces too! Evan, Mr. Robert, Mr. Allen, don't just stand there! Brother Feng, eat up! This stuff tastes best when it's freshly served!"

Yue Feng was very satisfied with Zhang Chaochao's unexpected performance and smiled as he invited the other distinguished guests to enjoy the food together.

Following Yue Feng's advice, Zhang Chaochao tasted each of the dipping sauces again.

Each different dipping sauce blends perfectly with the natural flavor of the meat. The four slices of meat offer four completely different experiences. The herbal and woody base flavor is very sophisticated and doesn't blend out of place when mixed with other dipping sauces.

Robert, who had been sitting quietly in his chair, also used his fork to poke a piece and put it in his mouth after hearing the translator's explanation that it was wild boar meat.

In places like North America, wild boar is not uncommon. In fact, locals don't like to eat it because the meat is coarse, has a strong smell, and is not the best source of meat.

But after taking a bite, Robert looked surprised and exchanged a glance with Evan next to him.

"My God, this is wild boar meat? Unbelievable!"

Robert, who had been very composed, visibly couldn't hold back and let out a sigh.

Yue Feng was very satisfied with the reactions of these distinguished guests. The reason why this dish became a signature dish was because it was so impressive that it would impress anyone who came.

As it turns out, whether it's a young master from Beijing or a foreign guest from the United States, they are all powerless against the allure of truly delicious food.

After finishing a bite of meat, Feng Huanping took the opportunity to say, "Not bad, Xiaofeng, your boiled pork belly tastes pretty good!"

What good stuff did they add to it? It has a faint, refreshing herbal flavor!

Yue Feng smiled and shook his head again: "It's boiled in clear broth with spring water, and the whole piece of meat is put into the pot to cook!"
This is the best cut of pork belly, with a perfect balance of fat and lean meat! Nothing is added except a little salt!

"Is it really wild boar meat? We've all eaten wild boar meat before, so you can't joke around with us like that!" Zhang Chaochao continued to press.

"Haha, of course! This is also a local specialty. Young Master Zhang, Brother Feng, let me ask you, is this dish good enough for a state banquet?"

"A state banquet? Absolutely more than enough! I've never tasted anything like this before! How did you, the chef, come up with this dish?!"
"If this dish were served in a high-end restaurant in Beijing, all the gourmets would be flocking to it!" Zhang Chaochao said without hesitation.

"Haha, this stuff is produced in very limited quantities, and my shop only supplies a limited amount each day! When you go home, I'll give each of you some to take back for your families to try!"

"Okay! Tell us what's going on here?" Zhang Chaochao continued to ask.

Yue Feng smiled and waved his hand: "It's a confidential matter, I can't go into too much detail!"
You can think of it as a delicacy that unexpectedly emerged from the special geographical environment, the special breed of wild boar, and the special living habits!
The ingredients are very rare, so let's enjoy this rare treat!

Since things had come to this point, there was no way to press further. Zhang Chaochao nodded, seemingly lost in thought.

The portion of this plate of boiled pork belly wasn't very large to begin with. Each person took two chopsticks, and before they had had their fill, the plate was empty.

Yue Feng now understands how to gauge the diners' mentality, so he doesn't urge the kitchen to bring out another serving, but rather stops when the order is just right.

The welcome dinner that evening left a deep impression on everyone because of the final dish, boiled pork belly. The dinner lasted for more than two hours, and it was only a little past eight o'clock when everyone was full.

It was already completely dark outside, but there was a moon tonight, and the streets of Fengcheng were brightly lit after nightfall, with the central street already showing signs of a bustling commercial atmosphere.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Yue Feng led the guests away from the hotel.

In the hotel lobby, Yue Feng asked with a smile, "Is everyone alright? Next stop, we're going to Huaqing Pool. I'll treat everyone to a big bath so we can wash away the dust of the journey and relax properly!"

"Are you really going to take a deep bath? Evan and the others are all foreign guests, don't cause any risks!" Feng Huanping whispered a reminder.

"Haha, don't worry, Brother Feng, I've made all the arrangements in advance. I've prepared a VIP room for us, and there are no other people allowed!"
Huaqing Pool, let's go!!

With a shout, everyone got into the car and headed straight for Huaqing Pool.

Just as Yue Feng said, he had already asked Xiao Wu to make a reservation. As soon as the car arrived, the owner of Huaqing Pool immediately came out to greet them with his wife.

"Boss Yue, welcome to Huaqing Pool with your distinguished guests!" Boss Zhou Wen greeted them politely.

"I'm sorry to have troubled you, Boss Zhou! Xiaowu booked the evening's business, have you arranged everything?" Yue Feng asked, leaning closer.

"Don't worry, Brother Zhang has already given instructions beforehand. Everything will be done according to the highest standards in Fengcheng! There will be absolutely no mishaps!" Zhou Wen said, patting his chest.

"That's good. Which floor is it?" Zhou Wen leaned closer to Yue Feng and whispered, "Please take the VIPs directly to the third floor!"
"I heard we have VIPs, so I've gone to great lengths to invite the top courtesans from several other places. Tonight, it's all up to you; you'll definitely provide excellent service!"

"Mr. Zhou, you're so kind! Everyone, let's go straight to the third floor!!"

Yue Feng gave a shout and led the group into the house in a grand procession.

The furnishings and decorations inside Huaqing Pool are really nice. As soon as you enter, a warm wave washes over you. The temperature inside is around 27 or 28 degrees Celsius, which is very comfortable.

Evan exchanged a glance with his two companions, then asked, somewhat confused, "What are we doing? Taking a bath?"

"Yes, that's our Northeastern bathing culture! Bathing, massage, all-inclusive service! The third floor is the VIP area, where everyone has a private room and staff!" Yue Feng replied casually.

Upon hearing this, the group didn't press further and went up to the third floor.

However, once you get to the lobby on the third floor, the situation is clearly different.

Upon hearing the noise, two rows of scantily clad technicians came out from the lounge to greet us.

There were women of all shapes and sizes, each with their own charm. There were locals, Koreans, and Russians. At first glance, the sea of ​​white skin was quite alluring.

The owner, Zhou Wen, gave a very efficient speech, and then let the guests choose according to their preferences.

This was Yue Feng's first time at such an event. After scanning the area, he couldn't help but sigh that Xiao Wu's assessment of Huaqing Pool was absolutely correct; the quality of the technicians here was truly exceptional.

Since they were all men, there was no need for any coyness once they were upstairs. Soon, everyone chose their preferred technicians and went inside.

Yue Feng was quite curious about what kind of waiters the three Americans would choose. To his surprise, they weren't interested in white, Western, or Russian girls. Instead, they all chose petite, delicate-looking Koreans.

After the guests had all made their selections and entered the room, Yue Feng turned around and went to the lounge next door.

Zhou Wen tactfully followed.

"Boss Yue, everyone's finished choosing. Aren't you going to pick one to relax? Or maybe you didn't find anything you like?"

Yue Feng smiled and shook his head: "Hosting friends is one thing, but my wife has instructed me not to mess around while we're out. Thank you for your help, Boss Zhou. I'll remember this favor!"

"Hey, we're just doing business, this isn't about personal favors! You brought a friend to support us, I should be thanking you!"
The tea room is right next door. Since you're not taking a shower, how about we go have some tea?

"Then I'll have to bother you!" Yue Feng readily followed him inside.

Zhou Wenneng was able to open a place like Huaqing Pool in Fengcheng, so he must have some connections and influence. Yue Feng was the owner of Fengcheng Grand Hotel, so this was no secret to him.

The two went into the tea room and chatted casually about trivial matters around the city. The time passed rather slowly.

Zhou Wen was very well-mannered. During his conversation with Yue Feng, he didn't ask about the background of the distinguished guests. He simply mentioned a few leaders who had good relationships with Yue Feng, and the two quickly became acquainted.

In about two hours, the guests in the private rooms started to come out one after another.

A thorough hot shower, followed by a proper massage and treatment from the therapist, and finally some free-flowing fun—this whole process significantly reduces the fatigue of the journey.

What surprised Yue Feng the most was that, of the three Americans, the one who came out last was actually the oldest, Robert.

This guy's expression at the dinner table was very 'business-like', but after he came out of the shower, his eyes softened and became much friendlier when he saw Yue Feng.

Yue Feng had reason to suspect that this guy must be a veteran in China, and that coming to take a big bath was something that had hit a nerve with him.

By the time everyone came down from the third floor, it was already past 10 p.m. Yue Feng went to the front desk to settle the bill, and then led everyone back to the village to rest.

To be honest, the quality of the service was high, but the price was really not cheap. Just two hours of service cost Yue Feng four figures.

Yue Feng felt a little heartbroken, but seeing the reactions of everyone after they came out, he felt that the money was well spent.

Once in the car, Yue Feng sat in the passenger seat and yawned.

"Xiaofeng, that's impressive! The quality of bathhouses in Northeast China is quite high!" Zhang Chaochao said from the back seat, still somewhat amused.

"It'll do, Young Master Zhang. Don't laugh at me, but I was forced into this position and it's my first time coming to the third floor!" Yue Feng replied casually.

"That shouldn't be the case. With your physique, you're definitely among the top tier right here in our neighborhood. Don't you ever go out to play?" Zhang Chaochao said, somewhat surprised.

Yue Feng shook his head with a smile: "I don't really like doing these things. I got married young, and my wife is very strict. If I messed around outside, I'd really get a beating when I got home!"

"I'm getting more and more confused by you!"

"Hehe, being afraid of your wife isn't exactly something to be proud of, Brother Chao, you'd better keep this a secret! Otherwise, if word gets out, the brothers will laugh at you!" Yue Feng muttered deliberately.

"What are the plans for tomorrow? Are you taking us to visit the farm in the mountains?" Zhang Chaochao continued to ask.

"Yeah, we've already told them. Tomorrow morning, when everyone's free, let's go for a stroll at the farm!"

"Evan and his team brought four three-year-old purebred gyrfalcons with them on this trip. They are currently under quarantine and observation in the quarantine area in Beijing!"
They're planning to introduce the breed, and I even shamelessly came along, you can't expect me to go back empty-handed!

Taking advantage of a slight buzz from the alcohol, Zhang Chaochao brought up the topic of falcons again.

"We're brothers, everything's fine! Talking about this with foreigners, Brother Chao, you're drunk!" Yue Feng didn't give a direct answer, just said casually.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony with you. This time, I have to take one of your eagles back with me!" Zhang Chaochao said deliberately, using drunken words as an excuse.

"I don't plan to smuggle out any black-blooded falcons within the next three years! At most, Evan and the others will do what Salman did: pay extra to get two white-blooded gyrfalcons with black falcon blood!"

Yue Feng didn't take the bait; he directly stated his bottom line.

Zhang Chaochao flicked open his lighter and lit a cigarette, saying as he smoked, "What about me? Which one are you going to give me? I won't take yours for free, I'll pay you!"
"If I'd known your eagles were this amazing, why would I have bothered contacting breeding farms overseas? Those foreigners seem honest on the surface, but they've ripped me off countless times!"

"Young Master Zhang, after what happened with Li Wenhu, I've come to understand some things!"
You want an eagle? Wait until next breeding season when the new batch of hybrid falcons comes out, and I'll send you one!
Before this, I will use all the falcons to prepare for pairing them next spring!
Do you think this will work?

Upon hearing Yue Feng mention Li Wenhu, Zhang Chaochao was slightly taken aback. What did that mean? (End of Chapter)