Chapter 49

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The Premier thought for a moment and said, "In principle, I agree with this matter, but we still need to consult the military's opinion. I don't think there will be any problems, and I believe the military will also be willing to engage in more military cooperation and exchanges with Jeju Island."

Although the Premier did not give an immediate response, Ji Feng knew that the matter was as good as settled. After discussing a series of issues, the Premier personally hosted a sumptuous dinner for Ji Feng.

After staying in the capital for three days, Ji Feng returned with satisfaction, having not only purchased three "old" Type 054A missile frigates at $200 million each but also opened passenger ship routes covering almost all coastal provinces. Domestic aviation services were also expanded to 18 airports, including the original six, with almost all coastal provinces now connected. Even three inland provinces were selected to have direct flights to Jeju Island.

At the same time, Ji Feng negotiated the maritime boundary with the Empire. The Empire, in principle, agreed to the 3:1 ratio proposed by Ji Feng. In the western sea, the Empire would occupy two-thirds of the waters, while Jeju Island would take one-third. Although this division was slightly disadvantageous to Ji Feng, as part of the waters were effectively ceded to the Empire, it also earned the Empire's goodwill, which would be beneficial for future free navigation in the Empire's waters.

In exchange, Ji Feng also obtained the Suyan Reef and the surrounding waters, which were previously under South Korea's control. The area from 100 nautical miles south of Jeju Island to the vicinity of Suyan Reef was designated as a joint marine economic zone, where fishermen from both sides could operate freely. However, for the first time, the underground mineral resources were explicitly stated to belong to Jeju Island.

Of course, Ji Feng gained a lot, but the Empire gained even more. Among the over $30 billion that Ji Feng brought, at least half would go into the Empire's coffers. Although this was not a huge amount compared to the Empire's annual exports of hundreds of billions or trillions of dollars, it was still a significant contract that would benefit hundreds of thousands of related industry workers.

At the same time, Ji Feng promised to allow more Chinese-funded enterprises to enter Jeju Island and, when conditions permit, to allow more Chinese immigrants to settle there. Although English would remain the primary language, the teaching of Chinese would be introduced from the third grade of elementary school, ensuring that future Jeju Island students would be fluent in both English and Chinese.

This could be considered a win-win situation. Ji Feng got what he wanted, and the Empire received a definite response and a huge order, laying the foundation for gradually incorporating Jeju Island into the Empire's sphere of influence. Although it seemed that the Empire had a slight disadvantage in the East Sea, it made up for it in the Yellow Sea. Both sides were pleased, and the Empire also agreed to reduce more entry and exit restrictions with Jeju Island in the future, which made Ji Feng very satisfied.

However, Ji Feng's good mood was somewhat dampened as soon as he left Jeju International Airport, due to a message from Lin Hui.

"Boss, the two teddy bears at the museum have been acting a bit aggressive since yesterday. One of the keepers was even injured while cleaning their cage. The museum hopes you can take a look when you have time," Lin Hui said cautiously in the car after picking up Ji Feng.

Ji Feng frowned, trying to figure out what was wrong, but he couldn't come up with a reason. After all, these bears were not his own, so how would he know why they suddenly became aggressive? Thinking of the two cubs at the hotel, he quickly asked, "Are the two cubs okay?"

Thinking of the days spent taking care of the two little ones, Lin Hui's eyes almost curved with happiness. "They are very well-behaved, really very sensible. Boss, how did you train them? They are so much fun."

As long as the two cubs were fine, it meant the problem wasn't with the bears, which was the easiest to solve.

After the museum closed in the evening, Ji Feng went to the Teddy Bear Museum again.

"Roar!" The two large bears, in their hundred-square-meter enclosure, ran over happily when they saw Ji Feng, trying to get close to him through the cage. When they realized the cage separated them from Ji Feng, they looked at him with a slightly aggrieved expression, as if they were complaining about being mistreated.

Ji Feng, confident in his skills, simply climbed into the cage. After a brief moment of affection, he examined their bodies. They seemed fine on the outside, and when he stroked their fluffy fur, they even looked content.

After circling the bears a few times and checking the food in the trough, Ji Feng couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time. He finally found the problem. He waved to the keeper outside the cage and said, "When you feed them, the fish should be fresh, preferably live. For meat, it should be cooked. They like grilled beef, but you can mainly feed them fresh fish. Give them cooked beef once or twice a week, but don't overdo it."

The keeper nodded quickly, feeling ashamed. "I'm sorry, Island Lord. It was my mistake. I will take better care of them. Please give me another chance." He liked the two bears very much, even though he had been bedridden for two days after being slapped by one of them, he didn't want to lose his job.

Ji Feng waved his hand and smiled. "Alright, I didn't say I was going to fire you. Go get some fresh fish, both freshwater and saltwater." Most of the industries on the island belonged to Ji Feng, and the Teddy Bear Museum was no exception, so the keeper was essentially working for him.

Sure enough, when some fresh live fish were brought, the two bears happily grabbed and ate them, which was completely different from the dead fish they had been given before.

When Ji Feng saw the white teddy bear stand up to grab food, he noticed something that made his eyes light up. The reproductive organ, hidden under the fur, was bright red, with a hint of moisture. Ji Feng laughed heartily and patted the keeper's shoulder. "I wronged you. Don't let visitors see them tomorrow. Move them to a more enclosed area, but ensure good ventilation. Let them rest for a week. The female is in heat."

Lin Hui, standing next to Ji Feng, also looked at the female bear's rear and saw the redness. Her face turned red with joy. "Boss, you mean they are going to breed?"

Ji Feng hadn't expected the bears to be in heat after just a few days. Remembering what Mr. Ruan had told him, he realized that gentle teddy bears could become aggressive during their heat cycle and might even attack keepers and staff if they didn't have a comfortable environment for mating. He was both pleased and amused.

"Yes, they are different from other animals. They don't like being watched when they mate. Lin Secretary, bring the two cubs over. Visitors come to see the teddy bears, so we shouldn't disappoint them. But these two large ones should be isolated for at least two weeks to allow them to mate."

The museum director and others, upon learning that the bears' aggressive behavior was due to mating, were both amused and delighted. This meant that by next year, there would likely be at least one new cub in the museum.

After settling the matter with the teddy bears, Ji Feng and Lin Hui left the museum with the others' farewells. Ji Feng knew that it was best to let the teddy bears roam freely, but they were too rare, and if left to roam, someone might try to capture them. Ji Feng didn't want the pets he had spent a lot of dragon coins on to be taken away.

After returning to the hotel and taking a shower, Ji Feng went to the Shenlong Space. As soon as he entered, he felt that something had changed in the space.

He teleported a few times to the herd of cows in the deep grass and saw a few calves playing with the baby elephants, following their mothers. One of the adult elephants, in just a few days, had a slightly larger belly.

What left Ji Feng speechless was that the cows' milk was dripping all over the ground. Even though the calves occasionally came to drink, the cows' milk production was so high that it was like a drop in the bucket.

This discovery both delighted and surprised Ji Feng. He hadn't been in the space for just three or four days, yet such significant changes had occurred. He wondered if everything in the space grew much faster than outside.

With this thought, Ji Feng ran to the lake. The number of Barramundi fish hadn't increased much, still around a hundred, but when he looked at the Kadaniel fish, he was stunned.

The lake was filled with Kadaniel fish eggs. Without any predators, the eggs had a 100% survival rate. Seeing the dense clusters of eggs, Ji Feng became worried. Once these eggs hatched, he wasn't sure if the lake could hold all the fish, especially when they grew larger. He wasn't sure if the lake's aquatic plants could sustain them.

He scooped up a mouthful of lake water and tasted it. It was still as sweet as before, and the water hadn't changed due to the fish. Ji Feng felt relieved, knowing that the water was fresh, and even though he didn't know why the lake didn't overflow, as long as it didn't cause any problems, it was fine. Otherwise, he would be devastated.

However, Ji Feng decided to test whether the animals in the space grew much faster than outside. This was a crucial matter. If something grew too quickly, he would have to consider what to bring in and in what quantities. He only wanted to raise livestock, not spend all day milking cows or slaughtering them.

But the most important thing now was to taste the milk from the cows. Ji Feng found a large bowl and went to the cows. He positioned the bowl under a cow's udder. The gentle cow ignored Ji Feng's presence and continued to eat the tall grass leisurely.

With a gentle squeeze, the bowl was quickly filled with milk. Ji Feng quickly let go, but some milk still dripped onto the grass. He couldn't help but laugh bitterly. The milk was just too good.

The fresh milk in the bowl was white and seemed thicker than the fresh milk sold outside, which was similar to what he had seen at Mr. Ruan's place. He sniffed it, and the rich dairy aroma, combined with the fresh air in the Shenlong Space, made him feel very excited.

He took a small sip, savoring it. The milk was rich and creamy with a hint of sweetness, leaving a lingering aftertaste.