A small head suddenly emerged from a pile of branches in front of Yang Lin, making him freeze.
The viewers in the live stream immediately started to stir up trouble.
"Park Director Yang, you're finished. You collapsed someone's house."
"You were speeding, you were showing off, and now you've had an accident. Let's see how you compensate."
"What an adorable little guy. How many years would one get for capturing one?"
"Isn't that the white owl from Harry Potter? Do these things actually exist?"
"They were originally having a cozy life with their wife and kids, and suddenly a snowmobile crashes into them."
"Quick, see if their baby is broken."
...
While the viewers were egging him on, Yang Lin finally snapped back to reality.
After a closer inspection, he reached a conclusion.
"So it's a snowy owl. But your nest-building is way too sloppy."
As he spoke, Yang Lin reached out and dug through the snow pile, unearthing the snowy owl's nest and the owl itself.
He let out a long sigh of relief after confirming there were no bird eggs or other snowy owls in the nest.
He had been afraid there might still be snowy owl eggs or something.
"Looks like it's a single snowy owl with no partner and no kids."
But as soon as he said that, a pair of large yellow eyes stared straight at him from the snowy ground.
It was the snowy owl whose home he had just destroyed.
The snowy owl alternated glances between the pile of scattered branches on the ground and Yang Lin, its small face etched with pity.
Yang Lin couldn't stand the little guy's gaze and said with a wry smile,
"Alright, alright, I'll build you a new house, okay?"
With that, Yang Lin began to work.
In less than ten minutes, a luxurious bird's nest made of planks and branches appeared on the snow-covered ground.
To improve the nest's insulation, he deliberately took the sponge filling from his office chair and also plucked a large amount of dog hair from his dogs.
Seeing how Yang Lin had transformed the bird's nest, the viewers marveled.
"Score! A dilapidated thatched hut traded for a mansion."
"Director Yang's work is truly a testament to his conscience."
"With this house, this snowy owl will have to strive for years less."
"Much less, it's gone from being a single, older youth to a wealthy bachelor with a luxurious villa."
"If someone could just crash into my old house, I'd want a mansion too."
"It should be close to finding a mate."
...
Clearly, it wasn't just the viewers who were satisfied with this luxurious bird's nest. The snowy owl was also exceptionally pleased, emitting continuous cooing sounds from its throat and occasionally snuggling inside to explore.
"Heh heh, satisfied? If you're satisfied, then I'm handing over the keys."
As he spoke, Yang Lin once again demonstrated his near-primal tree-climbing skills.
In a few swift movements, he carried the rebuilt luxurious bird's nest to a triangular tree branch.
After some adjustments, the nest was firmly secured.
"Done! This can be considered the Tomson Riviera of bird nests."
Looking at his masterpiece, Yang Lin's face once again showed a smug expression.
He then climbed back down the trunk.
As soon as he landed, the snowy owl, which had been lingering on the ground, spread its wings and flew into its luxurious villa.
At this moment, it was undeniably the most dazzling creature in the Qinling Mountains.
With this, the small interlude concluded successfully. The only thing that troubled Yang Lin was that he could no longer experience the thrill of high-speed travel on his journey ahead.
Just as he was contemplating whether to make himself a pair of skis, a beautiful figure flying down from a nearby mountain peak caught his eye.
At first glance, Yang Lin wasn't entirely sure, but when a unique cry reached his ears, his eyes suddenly lit up.
"Am I this lucky today?"
To confirm if the figure that had flown past was indeed what he thought it was, he quickly grabbed his phone and led the animals towards another mountain peak.
Despite the howling wind and snow on the mountain, it didn't hinder his progress.
Initially, the viewers in the live stream were a bit confused about what Yang Lin had seen that made him so excited.
It wasn't until his camera accidentally panned across a solitary tree by a cliff face that they understood.
There, on the solitary tree, a fiery red figure was clearly visible, appearing like a burning flame from afar.
Instantly, the viewers in the live stream became agitated.
"What is that? Is it a bird? Or a plastic bag hanging on a tree?"
"It should be a bird, but this bird is too stunning."
"This scenery is absolutely breathtaking. In the snow-covered Qinling Mountains, a bird as vibrant as fire stands on a solitary tree on a cliff. Truly, ink wash paintings were too conservative."
"No wonder Director Yang was so excited just now. Such scenery can only be found in the deep mountains of Qinling."
"All birds have flown, all paths are untrodden. I can finally understand the meaning."
"It's just that your phone's pixel quality is terrible, Director Yang. You're worth over a hundred million, is your phone still worth a thousand yuan?"
"The pixels aren't even as good as my grandma's old flip phone."
"Where are the major brands and advertisers in the live stream? Hurry up and sponsor him."
"Exactly, you're given opportunities but you can't seize them."
"Come on, send Director Yang a demo unit each."
"Oppo will send first."
"Then Vivo can't lose."
"Am I not worthy of a name with my Popcorn Phone?"
.....
While the viewers were complaining about Yang Lin's terrible phone camera, he had already quietly approached the cliffside.
As for the Paw Patrol and the three wild boars, he had let them loose in the nearby woods to have their fun.
By the time Yang Lin reached the cliff edge, the fiery red figure on the dead tree could finally be seen clearly.
A golden crown, a bright red chest and belly, and tail feathers nearly half a meter long made it incredibly striking against the backdrop of the snowy mountains.
It was like a fiery sprite, even resembling a mythical divine bird.
"See? Do you see? This is a wild golden pheasant."
"I didn't expect to encounter it today. It's even more beautiful than in the pictures online."
As he spoke, Yang Lin aimed his phone camera at the golden pheasant on the solitary tree.
However, at that moment, a dog's bark echoed from the nearby woods.
Perhaps startled, the golden pheasant, which had been perched on the treetop, suddenly took flight. In a short while, it disappeared into the vast snow-covered mountains like a red streak.
Seeing this, Yang Lin was immediately furious. He headed towards the direction of the dog's bark to reprimand them.
However, when he followed the sound into a dense forest, the scene before him made him freeze.