Chapter 224: Good News From the Forestry Bureau, Deer Sanctuary Bidding!

Two pieces of pork belly were taken out of the pot and plated.

At this moment, the pork belly was entirely reddish-brown with a slightly translucent look. Drizzled with sauce, it looked exceptionally sweet and delicious.

With this, the famous Honey-Glazed Dongpo Pork was completely finished.

Ning Fei fetched some brewed fruit wine, took out a wooden cup, and poured himself a glass.

Pairing Dongpo Pork with clear wine gave off the aura of ancient scholars and poets dining and drinking together in ornate pavilions.

During the hour it took to slow-simmer the Dongpo Pork over a low flame, Ning Fei hadn't been idle.

He had minced and stir-fried a large chunk of wild boar meat, then mixed in some pet food and meat seasoning powder before pouring it into Little Dog's bowl.

Then, he brought out the fresh fruit he had bought, diced an apple, and plucked washed grapes off the stem one by one, placing them all into Little Fox's bowl.

Little Fei's meal was simpler. Ning Fei fetched some rice, coarse grains, and premium chicken feed, pouring it into the chick's bowl.

As for Little falcon, he was fed a few strips of raw meat.

And Xiao Feng was settled with a single Red Phoenix Pill.

Watching Ning Fei's pet-feeding routine, the netizens chimed in with praise:

"The meals at Qingfeng Temple are as enviable as always."

"Excuse me, is Qingfeng Temple still taking in animals? I have a single dog right here who needs taking care of."

"Temple Master Ning says: 'You're too ugly. Rejected.'"

"No wonder these little guys are so full of life. The food is seriously good."

"I'm suddenly reminded of that black bear security guard at South Lake. The contrast makes it look so pitiful."

"Is that the indecent black bear? I saw it trending, wiggling its butt against a tree. Absolutely soul-stirring!"

Before Ning Fei started eating, Little Fox, Little Dog, and Little Fei didn't make a move. They were all very well-behaved.

Little Dog was already hungry. Staring at the delicious food right in front of him but unable to eat it, he could only sit on the ground, staring motionlessly at Ning Fei with an utterly aggrieved expression.

"Eat up, go ahead," Ning Fei said with a smile, seeing their expressions.

Immediately, the little animals of Qingfeng Temple started to feast.

Little Fox's eating demeanor was very elegant. She would pick up a grape with her mouth, chewing and swallowing slowly.

Little Dog and Little Fei seemed much more frantic. They were practically two food-devouring machines, eating with aggressive vigor. Their pace was incredibly fast.

Ning Fei picked up his chopsticks and began to taste the prepared Dongpo Pork.

Wild boar meat was inherently chewy. After going through a complex cooking process, the sauce had completely seeped in, resulting in an exceptionally good flavor. Biting into a piece, the tender pork and thick, sticky sauce melded in his mouth, making his mouth water involuntarily.

"Not bad."

Ning Fei took a bite and smiled to himself.

Seeing his reaction, the netizens couldn't help but swallow their saliva.

"That looks so good!"

"I'm so mad I can only watch and not eat!"

"Annoying streamer, annoying us live!"

"Crowdfunding to buy a piece of Temple Master Ning's Dongpo Pork! Anyone want in?"

"Count me in, haha!"

As the drone hovered above, the netizens felt very relaxed watching the little guys of Qingfeng Temple eating so intently.

Especially Little Fox—many netizens sent comments hoping he would stream Little Fox eating fruit.

Little Fox was simply too adorable; many people were completely unable to resist her unique charm.

In the evening, after dinner, Ning Fei was resting when he received another call from Yong Tao.

Ning Fei hadn't expected that this time, Yong Tao would bring him incredibly exciting news.

"Hello, Ning Fei."

"What's up? Is your wife already expecting right after the wedding?" Ning Fei teased.

"Haha, I'll take that blessing. I'm reaching out this time because there's something big. I think it's a great fit for you, and you'll definitely like it."

"Oh? What is it?" Ning Fei immediately grew curious.

"It's like this. The city's Forestry Bureau has a project. They plan to establish a Deer Sanctuary at the foot of Qinshan. Right now, they're preparing to contact some large-scale breeders to contract it out," Yong Tao explained.

Hearing Yong Tao's words, Ning Fei, who had been lying in his rocking chair, instantly sat up.

"A Deer Sanctuary?"

Traces of excitement gradually surfaced in Ning Fei's eyes.

A Deer Sanctuary was a deer farm. It involved finding a piece of land, building a large palace-like structure, and raising sika deer and other deer species inside, gaining profits through methods like harvesting velvet antlers.

Ning Fei didn't care about harvesting antlers.

What he cared about was being able to raise hundreds of deer!

Sika deer were a first-class national protected species. To raise them, one needed approval from the highest level of the National Forestry Bureau.

And what Yong Tao was telling him now meant that the higher-ups had approved it—they were going to set up a Deer Sanctuary and allow the breeding of sika deer.

In the history of Huaxia, deer had always been considered sacred. Scholars and poets loved to associate themselves with deer, enjoying painting, admiring, and praising them in poetry.

Deer themselves also represented beauty.

If he could build an antique-style Deer Sanctuary, complete with pavilions, terraces, gardens, and landscapes, along with hundreds of adorable sika deer...

Even the emperor's imperial garden wouldn't be any better than that.

"How do I sign up? Has the Forestry Bureau decided on anyone yet?" Ning Fei asked immediately.

Ning Fei was a little nervous. When it came to matters like this, it was hard for him to stay calm.

"Not yet. The documents just came down. As soon as I saw them, I immediately called to give you a heads-up," Yong Tao said.

Then he explained further, "The city decides on this. It's actually not a hard sell. If you really want it, I'll have my dad put in a good word for you."

Ning Fei nodded and said, "Thanks. I really want to contract this Deer Sanctuary."

"Don't worry. I'll help you look into it right now. Tomorrow, you can take a trip to the city's Forestry Bureau. I'll go with you."

"No problem."

Ning Fei chatted with Yong Tao for a bit longer before hanging up.

He had been busy all day, catching wild boars in the morning and heading to South Lake in the afternoon.

Now, after receiving Yong Tao's call, he suddenly felt much more energized.

"Deer Sanctuary, South Lake."

"I'm going to be busy from now on."

Ning Fei laughed.

At this moment, Little Fox sensed Ning Fei's emotions and trotted over lightly, wearing an expression that practically begged for a hug.

Ning Fei scooped her right up. He happened to need an outlet to release something.

Referring, of course, to his excitement.

"It would really be great if I could build a Deer Sanctuary."

"I could hire a few kind-hearted employees to take care of the fawns."

"And I could go check on them when I have nothing to do on normal days."

"Perfect."

Ning Fei gently stroked Little Fox and said with a smile.

"Yip, yip!" Little Fox narrowed her eyes and tilted her head up, a picture of pure innocence.

Afterward, Ning Fei spoke to the netizens through the drone:

"Sorry, everyone. I have something to do tomorrow, so I won't be able to stream. If I make it back in time, I'll stream again in the evening."

Hearing Ning Fei's words, the netizens chimed in, expressing their reluctance.

"Temple Master Ning, you have to stream earlier!"

"What's going on tomorrow that you can't stream?"

"Are you going down the mountain? You can stream in the city too."

Because the mobile phone muted the stream's audio while Ning Fei was taking the call, the netizens didn't know what he had talked about.

Ning Fei waved to everyone and turned off the stream.

His thoughts were still entirely on the Deer Sanctuary.

Holding Little Fox, Ning Fei sat in his rocking chair and looked around.

The little guys were the same as always. Little falcon was resting, Little Fei and Little Dog were play-fighting, and Xiao Feng was flying to the side, curious about everything.

Xiao Feng was quite a smart bird. Its chirps sounded just like an ordinary canary's, but Ning Fei could understand their meaning.

Raising Xiao Feng was relatively simple too; it just needed to be fed Red Phoenix Pills. Ning Fei had previously received a reward of 10 pills. He had asked the System, and learned that he could exchange Popularity Points for Red Phoenix Pills later at 10,000 points a piece. They could also be won from the lottery.

So, he played with the little guys for a while longer.

Early the next morning, after breakfast, Ning Fei drove straight toward Qincheng.