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

"What...what does this mean?!"

Whether Zhang Chaochao genuinely didn't understand or was pretending to be clueless, he looked at Yue Feng, rubbed his eyes, and spoke with a hint of doubt in his voice.

Seeing that this guy wouldn't let it go, Yue Feng simply brought the matter up directly.

"Since Brother Chao insists on asking more questions, then I'll just say it directly!"

My younger brother comes from a poor background and only managed to get on the good side of the Wang family after much effort. That's how I got the right to call you brothers!

When Li Wenhu got into trouble last time, you were one of the people involved. When I came back, I got a lecture from my master, who said I was too reckless and didn't know the rules of conduct for sticking my neck out!

The eagle in my hand is my key asset that allows me to establish myself in the falconry club, and I certainly can't just throw it out carelessly.

If you just ask, I'll agree without hesitation. But if Young Master Jin asks, will I give it to him? What about Young Master Ye? What about Brother Feng?
I completely understand how you feel, but you also need to be considerate of your brother's difficulties!

Please bear with me a little longer and give me another year!

Once I've secured my base, it's just an eagle. If the relationship is right, what's the harm in giving it away for free?

When Yue Feng said these words, he truly brought the art of language to its extreme. He was very humble and showed no signs of confrontation. At the same time, he appropriately revealed his objective situation and the 'circumstance' he was facing.

Suddenly, Zhang Chaochao was stuck there.

They've already called you "brother" repeatedly, and if you continue to be stubborn and refuse to budge, that would be a bit unfair.

Zhang Chaochao was a little surprised after hearing Yue Feng's words. He paused for a second and sighed, "Alright, we've come this far. If I make things difficult for you again, it will really affect our brotherhood!"

"Brother Chao, I'm glad you can understand your younger brother! Don't worry, even if Evan and the others successfully bring the breed back this time, the black-type griffin eaglets won't be available until next breeding season at the earliest!"
After fledglings learn to fly, they need several months of training to reach adulthood. As for breeding progress, I guarantee you won't lag behind Salman and Evan! Yue Feng patted his chest and assured them.

Now, Yue Feng cleverly shifted the focus, linking Zhang Chaochao's request for an eagle with the progress of other forces in breeding birds of prey. In one fell swoop, he gave a guarantee and left Zhang Chaochao speechless.

"Okay, then you'll have to pick a good one for me!"

"No problem! I'll definitely make you look good in front of your friends!"

"Haha, that's great!"

……

On the way, Yue Feng calmed Zhang Chaochao down temporarily, and then they slowly made their way back to Xing'an Village.

After having a full meal and drinks and even a massage, the distinguished guests quickly went inside after getting out of the car.

After settling everyone in, Yue Feng helped Feng Huanping stagger back to his own living room.

Feng Huanping sat down in the chair, smiled and looked at Yue Feng, asking, "Xiao Feng, according to the schedule, we should be visiting the breeding farm tomorrow, right?"

Tell me the truth, on the way back, did Zhang Chaochao ask you about the eagle?

"He's been drinking tonight, and I feel this is his only chance to get through to you, emboldened by the alcohol!"

Yue Feng nodded: "He did ask, he just wanted the black falcon's breeding eagles from me! I politely declined!"

"He politely declined? Would he agree? He'd lose face, so we'd have to use both soft and hard tactics?" Feng Huanping continued to ask.

Yue Feng understood Feng Huanping's subtext and also knew the core reason why he brought this up.

Ultimately, the breeding eagles in his own eagle house are now highly sought after, and Feng Huanping is also itching to own one.

However, Feng Huanping is more reserved and introverted when interacting with friends, and he is more considerate of Yue Feng's feelings as the person involved, unlike Zhang Chaochao who is more direct.

Yue Feng replied, "I briefly explained the current situation to him; it's definitely not going to work this year."

Every breeding eagle in the mountain farm has its own plans. Even Evan and his group can only exchange them for a pair of white gyrfalcons at most!

Brother Feng, we're brothers, I won't try to fool you!
I promised Zhang Chaochao that after next year's breeding season, I'd pick out a black falcon for him! And I'll save one for you too!
Give my brother another year to develop! The breeding eagles we brought back this year are related to the mating season next spring. Pairing is entirely a matter of luck, and having more eagles to choose from will greatly increase the success rate!
If more pairs are formed and a nest is born, everyone will have an eagle!

If I divide the eagle now, I won't have a hen that lays golden eggs!

After hearing Yue Feng explain the key idea behind it, Feng Huanping nodded: "Okay, Xiao Feng, you're a good friend!!"

Although I love eagles, I'm a complete novice when it comes to breeding. Don't worry, go ahead and do it! And if you need any help with anything else, just let me know!

"Hehe, I knew Brother Feng wouldn't hold a grudge against me! It's getting late, you and Master Niu should get some rest!"

"Yeah, I really can't open my eyes very well. We've settled things about the eagle, okay?"

"rest assured!"

……

Yue Feng finally breathed a sigh of relief after watching Feng Huanping enter the guest room and close the door.

"Xiao Tao, Xiao Wen, you should all go home and rest. Get up early tomorrow morning and come over for breakfast!" Yue Feng called out to his brothers.

"Okay! Let's head back now, bro!"

……

After Yue Feng saw Xiao Tao and the Zhang brothers off, he closed the gate and then leisurely returned to his room.

Kaixin was already asleep, while Wang Xiaona, covered with a sheet and blanket, leaned against a pile of blankets. The light was on in the room, and she was still awake.

Upon seeing Yue Feng enter the room, Wang Xiaona immediately opened her eyes.

"I'm back!"

"Hmm! Why aren't you sleeping soundly? You're waiting for me to come back!" Yue Feng said gently.

"I just took a nap! How was the evening's hospitality? Were the guests satisfied?"

"It was alright. I had a meal at my older brother's place and he took me to take a big bath!" Yue Feng said casually.

Upon hearing the words "take a big bath," Wang Xiaona was slightly taken aback and leaned closer to Yue Feng to sniff him.

"Taking a meat bath? You've come upstairs too?"

Although Wang Xiaona spoke very softly, Yue Feng could already detect the subtle fluctuations in her voice.

If Yue Feng dares to nod, his wife will get angry the next second.

Yue Feng shook his head: "I had Xiao Wu book a private room with the boss. They'll go upstairs, and I'll just settle the bill! Don't you trust me? I know what I should and shouldn't do!"

"How did Xiaowu get to know the boss over there? Does he go there often?" Wang Xiaona's attention was immediately diverted upon hearing this.

Seeing this opportunity, Yue Feng didn't hesitate to betray Xiao Wu. "Yeah! I didn't know before, but I only found out today when Xiao Tao told Xiao Wen. Xiao Wu has some spare cash now and has been spending it there quite a bit. He's even become quite familiar with the owner!"

"They're both this old, it's time to find them some marriage partners. It's not right for them to be running around in public bathhouses all the time!" Yue Feng said indignantly.

Wang Xiaona was slightly taken aback and glanced at Yue Feng: "Xiaowu seems quite steady, yet he has this kind of quirk!"

Yue Feng, with a righteous expression, said, "I reminded him that all sorts of people frequent bathhouses in the city, so he can't just show off all the time!"
However, as the older brother, I can only touch on this point. The most urgent thing is to find him a wife! Now that Xiao Tao is married and has a wife, he's much more settled than before!

"That's right. I'll try to find out more suitable ones for him later! You must be tired. Get some rest; you have things to do tomorrow!"

As the bedroom lights went out, Yue Feng lay in bed and breathed a sigh of relief.

Luckily, I was quick-witted and had an upright character, so I didn't show off. What a close call!

Although it's only been less than half a day since the foreign guests arrived, Yue Feng has been on edge the whole time and is quite tired.

Now that he was finally in bed, Yue Feng breathed a sigh of relief. He closed his eyes and began to carefully recall the various details of his interactions with the guests during the day.

This is a new habit that Wu Keji taught Yue Feng just two days ago.

Every night before bed, I reflect on myself. Well, "reflect" isn't quite accurate, but it basically means thinking back on what I saw and heard during the day, checking for any forgotten or overlooked details.

Throughout history and across the world, no one who achieves great things can succeed easily by relying solely on luck. Now that you've reached this position and made your current achievements and progress, it's natural to stabilize the situation and plan for even better development.

Reflecting on oneself three times a day is a very good habit.

After some deep thought, Yue Feng mainly recalled the details of Evan and the other Americans' words, actions, and subtle movements.

Overall, these people were fairly well-behaved, and there was nothing obviously wrong with them.

In addition, Robert, the oldest American, was clearly a bit lecherous, as evidenced by the fact that he was the last to come out from the third floor and that he had changed his attitude towards Yue Feng.

After a series of memories flashed through his mind, drowsiness quickly overcame him, and Yue Feng turned over and fell into a deep sleep, embracing his wife.

The next morning, Yue Feng got up early as scheduled.

It was already daylight outside, and Wang Xiaona got up early to prepare breakfast for everyone.

As the "big brother's woman," Wang Xiaona was impeccable in assisting the manager in serving the guests.

Steamed meat buns and fried dough sticks were prepared in the pot, and two soup options were also provided: tomato and egg drop soup and porridge, ensuring that all guests had a choice.

Yue Feng got dressed, got off the kang (a heated brick bed), scooped up some water to wash his face, and then went out of the room.

Early in the morning, the courtyard was dry, cold, and windless. As soon as Yue Feng stepped out, he instinctively shivered.

Upon hearing the door to the north room open, the black eagle and the white spear couple inside the storeroom started cawing loudly.

We've made it a habit to let them out for fresh air at this time every day.

Yue Feng strolled to the warehouse door, opened it, and let the two eagles land on his arm and stand firmly.

Turning around and leaving the warehouse, Yue Feng rode the eagle to the middle of the courtyard.

With a flick of his wrist, Yue Feng sent two eagles soaring into the air. They quickly circled and climbed to over a hundred meters in the air, and once they had stabilized their altitude, they began to fly and play in the air above the courtyard.

Yue Feng pulled a small stool out from under the eaves and sat in the courtyard, calmly watching the eagle and patiently waiting.

Under normal circumstances, the black eagles and white hawks are usually allowed to roam for half an hour to an hour. The exact time depends on the weather in the morning. If it is windy, the eagles will reach their exercise level earlier. On a windless and sunny morning like today, it will probably take an hour or so.

Before they knew it, more than twenty minutes had passed. Inside the house, Wang Xiaona finished making the last pancake and put away the frying pan on the stove.

At this moment, Feng Huanping, dressed and in the guest room, pushed open the door and came out.

Through the living room window, Feng Huanping saw Yue Feng gazing at the sky in the yard. He seemed to realize something and quickly pushed open the door and came out.

"What are you doing so early in the morning, Xiaofeng?"

Yue Feng grinned and said, "Good morning, Brother Feng! Letting the eagle roam free!" After saying this, Yue Feng pointed to the black dot in the sky.

"You just let your two precious gyrfalcons roam freely like that? Aren't you afraid a gust of wind will blow them away?" Feng Huanping looked up and asked casually.

"Hehe, don't worry! These two eagles are very smart and know their home! There are strong winds sometimes, but they just try to fly against the wind for a while to shorten their time in the air; they won't run away!"

After listening, Feng Huanping nodded and couldn't help but exclaim, "Tsk tsk, I'm truly impressed by your skill in playing with the falcon!"
If other short-legged eagles, such as the hare-tiger, could also soar like this every day, it would save a lot of trouble!

"It's possible, but unnecessary! If a rabbit-tiger is working in cooperation with a greyhound, high-flying will actually hinder their coordination! It would be better to use a peregrine falcon or gyrfalcon, as their high-flying daily flight mode is more suitable!"

"I'm a little puzzled. How were these things trained in the beginning? The yard has a limited field of vision. If the eagle flies too far away, won't people lose sight of it?" Feng Huanping asked curiously.

Yue Feng grinned and explained, "You definitely can't train them in the yard at first! You need to find an open space without any obstructions or tall trees or buildings. Let the eagle start by throwing small bait discs and gradually transition to using large bait discs. Once the eagle gets used to the whistle and the lures, and its stamina is up to 80-90% enough to fly high, you can start trying it little by little!"
Once the eagle has developed the awareness to fly high and wait for its owner to whistle, you can try it in the yard. Once you succeed, you just need to gradually increase the time it spends flying each day!

This is a gradual process; you can't get fat overnight!

After listening to Yue Feng's practical advice, Feng Huanping nodded: "Hey, I got up a little earlier and learned something from you! I'll have to try it out myself!"

"The hawks can be perched right in the yard, which is much more convenient when I'm feeling lazy and don't want to go out!"

"Haha! Give it a try, it's not difficult!"

"What time are we leaving? Everyone over there should be up by now, right?" Feng Huanping asked again.

"My wife has made breakfast, and Xiao Tao and the others will be here soon. After we finish breakfast, we'll go up the mountain!"

“Okay! You don’t know, I dreamt about the eagles on your mountain last night. There was a huge, dark flock of them perched on the perches in the eagle coop!” Feng Huanping said with great seriousness.

After hearing this, Yue Feng grinned and joked, "Hehe, Brother Feng, you're a little sleepy. The falcon house uses a platform, and that huge dark mass of birds are crows!"

"Ha ha!"

The two chatted for a while, and then Xiao Tao and the Zhang brothers arrived. Yue Feng arranged for them to deliver the prepared breakfast to the next room, and then he called out to Feng Huanping.

"Brother Feng, come inside and have some food!"

"The eagle is still in the sky, let's eat it later!"

"No need, they know their way home. They'll come down on their own when they get tired of flying!"

Hearing Yue Feng say this, Feng Huanping was slightly taken aback.

Judging from Yue Feng's nonchalant tone, he must have done similar things quite often.

Well, Yue Feng is treating his falcon like a pigeon! (End of Chapter)