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Chapter 522
Chapter 522
Evening.
Hunter Camp.
Deng Shirong and others are enjoying Delicious Bear Paws.
Bear paws, one of the Eight Treasured delicacies, are a delicacy that only the nobility and royalty can afford. The taste and flavor, though not as refined as pig’s feet, are beyond compare. But such talk is just for the sake of it, let it be.
After all, the ingredients and the chef’s skills complement Each Other, as the saying goes, without a good chef, there is no delicious delicacy.
Now, the ingredients are wild, fresh bear paws, and the chef, an experienced master Chef, has created a Bear Paws that surpass Pig’s Feet.
However, no mattermatter how delicious, all can only taste a little.
After all, a bear has only Two paws, even if only the right paw is eaten, the quantity is so limited, that everyone can only taste a bit.
Besides Bear Paws, the table is filled with other wild flavors, as in this hunting ground, the least scarce, is game.
While eating and chatting, Liu Sancai, Zhao Junsheng, Tang Yun, and others are animatedly discussing the recent World Cup.
The 2022 World cup, China’s national team’s first entry into the World Cup, is a huge inspiration for the football fans in China.
Zhao Junsheng, with a regretful look, says, “This World Cup, our group stage performance is too poor, finishing last in the group, with another team able to sweep us away, that is a group of death, but we lost not in vain, no!”
Liu Sancai says, “Indeed, not in vain, after the group stage, we died in the heart, then scored one Goal, One Point, and Won a match, But even in three matches, we didn’t score a goal and conceded nine, eliminated from the group stage with three losses.”
Lin Wenbin sighs, “There is no way, the opponents are too strong, we can only strive and wait for the next World Cup to recreate glory.”
Deng Shirong listens to His Own Sigh, although not a football fan, he is a versatile reader of various web novels, competitive sports, basketball, table tennis, track and field, boxing, etc., he has read.
Naturally, this year’s national team’s first entry into the World Cup, although ending in elimination at the group stage with no goals scored, that is the peak of the national team.
Yes, at this moment, it is the lowest point, actually, the peak of the national team.
Until the end, the national team won’t have another chance to enter the World Cup.
Moreover, the further the national team goes, the more disappointing it is, and online mockery about the national team is as common as cow hair, and now, the national team is like the bound feet of a little old lady, never to see the day of turning the national team around.
He doesn't remind Liu Sancai and others, just to enjoy a few more beautiful dreams!
Morning.
Harbin, Liu’s Father is carefully handling.
Suddenly, the phone on His waist vibrates,2022 imagination.
’s grasp.
He takes out the phone, sees it is his son, Liu Sancai, calling, can’t help but to be excited, then answers the phone.
Father and son chat over the Phone, Liu Sancai says, “Dad, we are now preparing to return to Harbin.”
Liu’s Father’s Eyes Light Up, says, “Son, you tell Deng Shirong and the others, I will invite everyone for dinner.”
Liu Sancai Says, “Alright, I will tell them soon.”
Liu’s Father Says, “Mm, then you drive carefully, and say anything on the way back.”
Liu Sancai Says, “Understood, then I will hang up.”
Liu’s Father Acknowledge, after Hanging up the Phone, he Calls in the Secretary and Instructs, “You in the Afternoon, go to Hong Da Old Restaurant, order a Private Room, and Have the Chef Prepare a Few Northeast dishes, I will entertain the Distinguished Guests from Elsewhere.”
The Secretary Nods, “Yes, Leader.”
…
One o'clock in the afternoon.
Hengda Old Restaurant.
Liu's father and Deng Shirong's group finally met and exchanged greetings.
After entering the private room, the service staff began serving the prepared dishes.
Hengda Old Restaurant is renowned for its exquisite Northeastern cuisine and excellent environment. If Deng Shirong and his group were long-term residents of Harbin, Liu's father would have definitely treated them to authentic local dishes. However, since they were tourists, the meal would naturally feature Northeastern or local Harbin specialties.
Although Deng Shirong and his group had already enjoyed many Northeastern dishes during their three days at the hunting ground, there were still many more to try.
For instance, the famous braised pork with vermicelli, which they hadn't had during their trip.
After a few rounds of wine and a variety of dishes, Liu's father opened up the conversation, saying, "Deng, since you've come to Harbin, you must visit the Northeast Tiger Forest Park. Due to years of hunting and destruction of the Northeast tiger's ecosystem, the number of Northeast tigers has drastically decreased.
In the 1980s, research showed that there were only over 100 wild Northeast tigers in China, and worldwide, there were only around 400.
It can be said that the Northeast tiger is facing extinction, and its living environment continues to deteriorate. If no measures are taken to rescue them, the Northeast tiger may disappear from the world.
The Northeast Tiger Forest Park is responsible for rescuing the Northeast tiger, and currently, there are over 170 Northeast tigers in the park."
Deng Shirong thought for a moment before asking, "Do the Northeast tigers in the forest park still have their wild nature?"
Captive-bred tigers and wild tigers are completely different concepts. He had seen captive-bred tigers in parks before, but they had lost their wild nature and looked more like domestic cats, with no intimidating aura.
In his youth, he had faced a wild tiger, and that was a truly intimidating experience. That's why, despite having three or four people with him, no one dared to shoot. Perhaps it would be ridiculed, but only by facing a tiger can one understand the awe-inspiring power of the "king of beasts."
Liu's father sighed and replied, "To be honest, Deng, although the tiger forest park has been conducting wildness training for the Northeast tigers, the results are not ideal. There are many reasons, but the main one is that China currently doesn't have a suitable environment for releasing tigers into the wild.
In some historical habitats of the Northeast tiger, such as the Wanda Mountains, Xiaoxing'an Mountains, and Da Hinggan Mountains, the tiger's prey, like deer, roe deer, and wild boars, are now extremely scarce.
If we release tigers into these areas, there are only three possible outcomes:
1. The tigers will starve to death.
2. The tigers will enter villages and eat domestic animals, causing harm to humans.
3. The tigers will migrate to Russia.
In reality, if the ecosystems in these areas are restored, we won't need to release captive-bred tigers; pure-bred wild Northeast tigers will naturally return on their own."
Deng Shirong understood and replied, "I understand what you're saying. The survival environment of tigers is indeed crucial. Take our county, Bobai, for example. In the 1950s, before the ecosystem was destroyed, there were still many tigers.
In 1953 alone, our county caught and killed 25 tigers, which shows that the ecosystem was still intact back then.
However, the large-scale hunting of tigers and the destruction of forests during the Great Leap Forward in 1958, led to the devastating destruction of the tigers' habitat, and since then, tigers have been extinct in our county.
Now, without the restoration of the tigers' habitat, talking about wildness training is indeed challenging."
Liu's father said, "I'm glad you understand, Deng. Although the Northeast tigers in the forest park haven't made significant progress in wildness training, they are still stronger than those in other zoos. It's worth visiting."
Deng Shirong nodded and said, "Alright, since we're here, we'll visit the tiger forest park tomorrow."
Liu's father smiled and said, "Deng, I'll accompany you to the tiger forest park tomorrow morning."
Deng Shirong waved his hand and said, "No need for you to accompany us personally, Liu. Your son can take us instead."
Liu's father didn't insist and instructed his son to take Deng Shirong's group to the tiger forest park the next day.
The meal lasted for a full two hours before it finally concluded.
After the meal, Liu's father had work to attend to and left first.
Deng Shirong and his group settled into their hotel and then went out for a leisurely stroll. In the evening, they sampled Harbin's local snacks and barbecue before returning to the hotel to shower and rest.
The next day.
After breakfast, Deng Shirong and his group, led by Liu Sancai, headed to the Northeast Tiger Forest Park for a visit.
Knowing that the Northeast tigers in the park had not successfully completed their wildness training, Deng Shirong did not have high hopes for them. As expected, upon arriving at the park, the tigers' ferocity was not as impressive as that of wild tigers.
Although the park's efforts in wildness training were lackluster, it had made significant contributions to the breeding of Northeast tigers. The population of Northeast tigers was steadily increasing. After touring the park for half a day, Deng Shirong asked Liu Sancai to call the park's manager and made a small donation.
In fact, many people in society were adopting Northeast tigers, and Deng Shirong could have done the same, but he found it troublesome and decided to simply donate money.
The park's manager, a sensible person, thanked Deng Shirong for the donation by having several jars of tiger bone wine brought to him.
In the past, even a local brewery in Bobai County sold tiger bone wine, despite its high price. Given that even a county brewery sold it, the wine was not considered rare nationwide.
However, in the 1970s, after the state issued a ban on tiger hunting, the supply of tiger bone wine drastically decreased, and its price soared.
As the saying goes, "No demand, no harm." To prevent illegal poaching, the state banned the trade of tiger bone wine in the 1990s, effectively eliminating it from the market.
Of course, while the trade was banned on the surface, underground transactions never ceased.
Nonetheless, the state's ban on tiger hunting and the trade of tiger bone wine did help protect tigers to some extent.
While other places might not have tiger bone wine, the park, with its large number of tigers, naturally had a steady supply of tiger bones and thus, tiger bone wine.
In fact, tiger bone wine was one of the park's significant sources of income.
Given Deng Shirong's substantial donation of several hundred thousand yuan, it was only natural for the manager to present him with a few jars of tiger bone wine.
...
Deng Shirong and his group stayed in Harbin for three days, and the Xie family, who had been keeping a close eye on them, learned of this immediately.
Xie Xiaosong's father had wanted to invite Deng Shirong for a meal to see if he could ease the tension between Deng Shirong and his in-laws.
However, when Liu's father relayed this to Deng Shirong, Deng Shirong showed no interest in meeting. He only said that he would not pursue the matter further but would not rescind the previous penalties.
Xie's father had already anticipated this outcome and, seeing that it was futile, decided not to get further involved.
While the Feng family was his in-laws, he knew that Deng Shirong was not someone he could provoke.
Moreover, Xie Jian had only asked Liu's father to pass on a message out of familial obligation and had no real intention of helping.
After staying in Harbin for three days, Deng Shirong and his group began to go their separate ways.
Chu Junsheng and Chu Junyao would fly back to Beijing, Yang Huijuan to Zhejiang, Jiang Mo to Hubei, Liu Jingjing to Sichuan, and Deng Shirong, his grandson, and Tang Yun would fly back to Guangxi.
When the group arrived at the airport, Liu Sancai, Lin Wenbin, and Zhao Dagang naturally came to see them off.
Initially, Liu's father had wanted to come as well, but Deng Shirong politely declined. Since his son was there, he did not insist.
"Lao Deng, Harbin's winter is a lot of fun, especially the Ice and Snow World that has been developed in recent years. It's truly spectacular. If you're interested, you can come and visit Harbin again in the winter."
"Lao Deng, what Old Liu said is true. Last year when I visited, the Ice and Snow World was truly breathtaking."
"Sure, our county is in the southern part of the south, and we never get snow. We don't have the chance to see such beautiful snow scenes. Even you, Xiao Chu, who deals with ice and snow every year, say it's beautiful. If I have the opportunity, I will definitely come and see how beautiful the Ice and Snow World is."
"Haha, Lao Deng, if you come, give me a call in advance."
"Alright, Xiao Liu, Xiao Lin, Xiao Zhao, I hope we have the chance to meet again!"
"Goodbye, Lao Deng!"
(End of Chapter)
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