Every day is one step closer to reality

Feng Yi returned to the dormitory at night. It was daytime over Steve's side. As soon as he woke up, he sent Feng Yi a few photos and videos about the python he caught last night.

"Four meters and two meters, it's quite big. When we arrived, it had just swallowed a crocodile. That crocodile was one of the targets of the research center's tracking and observation. On the way back, they cursed it all the way, ugh."

Feng Yi glanced at the photos of pythons and said, "This python is a little different from what I have seen before."

"A hybrid, a cross between an African rock python and a Burmese python. A hybrid like this probably has the bad temper of a non-rock python and the large size of a Burmese python and a non-rock python."

It was also mentioned in the training class that a batch of pythons caught during this python hunting activity will undergo strict screening and qualified ones will be introduced to some areas in the country. For example, Burmese pythons with a gentler temperament will be introduced to small and medium-sized pythons, but large adults will still be treated with caution.

Today, only a small area of ​​Florida has a high density of pythons, and they are endangered worldwide.

Just like Feng Yi participating in the Nan Chong scientific expedition team, he only saw a few pythons after going into the mountains for so long? Catching a python is as exciting as winning a jackpot.

The one caught last night by Steve and the Florida State researchers did not comply with the introduction regulations.

"This kind of hybrid python is not something that can be introduced into the country. It is very ferocious. It has records of attacking people and devouring children. It is more concealed when hiding in the grass. We have to be careful about this kind of thing when the time comes." Steve said .

Most of these pythons will not actively attack adults, but if there are records, you have to pay attention, because you might encounter a violent one.

Feng Yi enlarged the photo and noticed at the first glance that the body color and pattern of the python in the photo were indeed different from the pythons he had seen before. It also had a bloody smell, which was the feeling the photo gave him.

The current situation of the Everglades made Steve feel complicated, but he quickly adjusted and became very confident and eager to try, "The python hunting activity has not started yet, and entry into the depths of the Everglades is restricted, but I am familiar with the researchers here. Now, I will follow them when they go on a mission. There are still seven or eight opportunities to go out before the official hunting of pythons. Just wait, I will catch a five-meter-long one to greet you!"

However, in fact, after Steve went out with other people's teams, he didn't see a single python that was not even five meters, let alone four meters! The only python we encountered was a three-meter-long python, and it lost a fight with a crocodile. When Steve and others arrived, the crocodile was eating, and the scene looked like eating spicy sticks.

"It's hard to find extreme individuals in the wild!" Steve sighed after texting Feng Yi.

The ultimate individual is a five or six-meter python. This length has basically reached the limit that the environment can support.

In other messy news, there are frequent reports of 7 to 8 meters or more. Some 7 to 8 meters are very unlikely to be special extreme individuals of a certain species of python, and most likely they are bred. If it's more than ten meters, you're just bragging with your eyes closed to deceive traffic.

As for the average size of an adult Florida python, it has to be a discount of 30% to 30% from the extreme value, and most of them are about three meters.

Crocodiles and pythons are not very active during this season. They are almost invisible when hidden, making them too difficult to find. Generally, large ones are difficult to find, let alone extreme individuals.

When his search for the python was frustrated, Steve counted the days every day to find out how many days it would take for Feng Yi to reach Florida. He needs Feng Yi's "natural skills".

As for Feng Yi, at the training base, he not only attends classes every day, but also communicates with other people in the group to get to know more people, such as asking for advice on laboratory settings, instrument purchases, etc.

In terms of medical laboratory construction, there are many experts in the group, so this opportunity cannot be missed.

On this day, Feng Yi came out of the classroom after class and was about to rush to the cafeteria when he caught a glimpse of someone standing at the door of an office not far away.

"Professor Zhou!"

Feng Yi went over to say hello.

The person standing there was Professor Zhou, who led the Nan Chong scientific expedition team this summer. However, compared with the previous scientific examination, this time Professor Zhou belonged to the theoretical and technical group and basically did not participate in actual combat.

Precisely because he did not participate in actual combat and did not need many training courses, Professor Zhou arrived at the training base late after finishing several projects at hand. Feng Yi had only seen him in the past two days.

After saying hello, Feng Yi was about to continue rushing to the cafeteria, but Professor Zhou didn't expect to stop him.

"Feng Yi! Don't rush away yet. Come, I have something to tell you."

Feng Yi had no choice but to go over and follow Professor Zhou into the office.

There are people in the office.

Professor Zhou introduced to Feng Yi: "This is Director He of the Expert Committee of the UN Security Bureau and the general person in charge of this python hunting activity."

Feng Yi said hurriedly: "Hello, Director."

Director He is in his fifties and a powerful figure in the Joint Security Bureau. His hair is gray, but he looks healthy and energetic. This man is also a busy man, Feng Yi only met him today.

Director He had a kind smile and a warm attitude. He looked at Feng Yi as if he was looking at some big treasure. Before Feng Yi walked over, he stood up from his chair and strode over. He grabbed Feng Yi's paws with both hands and shook them hard. :

"Haha! I've heard about your boy a long time ago. He can catch a big python by himself. What a scary life! Steve can just retire!"

"No, no! Teacher Shi is in his prime and has rich experience in fighting pythons. I still have a lot to learn." Feng Yi quickly replied.

Director He's eyes were glaring, "I saw the team application you submitted. Are you teaming up with Steve? The main target is a giant python over four meters tall?"

"Yes. That's the plan."

"Very good, very good, but you still have to pay attention to safety."

"Yes, Teacher Shi also talked about safety issues."

"Steve is a wild person and doesn't follow the rules. Don't learn from him!"

Feng·Mengxin·Yi: Okay, okay! understand!

No matter what the leader says, just nod. Leave the rest to Steve.

"Feng Yi, I called you here to discuss with you that when the time comes to hunt the python, we would like to send a follow-up team. There will not be many people, they are all veterans. They will not affect your actions and can assist you in hunting the python if necessary. You and Steve are the top two in the python hunting team, so it would be a pity not to record it. What do you think about the filming? You can tell us and we can solve it together." Director He asked.

idea?

What are your thoughts?

no idea!

Promise first, if anything happens then, Steve will be blamed.

Seeing that Feng Yi agreed without showing any resistance, Director He raised his hand and patted Feng Yi on the shoulder with satisfaction, "Okay, let me tell you about this. I won't delay your meal. The food in the cafeteria has been changed today." It’s a new flavor and it tastes good.”

Feng Yi walked out of the office, closed the door, and then rushed to the cafeteria.

Oops, I'm starving!

In the office, Feng Yi left, leaving only Director He and Professor Zhou.

"His attitude is humble and obedient. He is much more likable than Steve was back then." Director He said.

What was Steve like when he was Feng Yi's age?

When it comes to catching a snake, it's like a wild boar that has escaped from its stall! The average person can't hold it back, even if there are a small number of people, it can't be held back!

Based on Director He's knowledge of Steve, the guy was probably harboring some ideas. He was really worried that Steve would lead Feng Yi astray.

However, although Steve's behavior is not very satisfactory when he is excited, the overall situation is still reliable. Being able to choose Feng Yi to form a team means that he recognizes Feng Yi's strength and will take more care of him.

The Federal Security Bureau also needs to train new people.

Steve is the only one who can catch a big python with his bare hands, and now there is another Feng Yi, who must be trained well.

Professor Zhou nodded and said, "Feng Yi is quite obedient, but occasionally a little reckless."

Director He didn't care, "Young people have talent and strength, so being reckless is nothing."

When recruiting people, he checked some things about Feng Yi and knew about Feng Yi's performance in the scientific expedition team. Overall, he was very satisfied.

Feng Yi didn't know what the leaders said about him behind his back, but he could clearly feel that Director He had a good attitude towards him.

Life at the training base is still the same, and New Year’s Eve is spent at the base.

There is no sense of New Year's Eve ceremony here. Everyone is busy with their own affairs and preparations are in full swing. They only send some New Year greetings in the python hunting team chat group. The members of the media team are particularly active, but unfortunately there are not many people on the expert team to cooperate with them.

new Year's Eve.

Among Feng Yi's three roommates, one was immersed in writing a thesis, one had close contact with crocodiles at the training ground, and the third was suffering from a cold and was dipping in the clinic. Feng Yi brought him dinner.

After returning to the dormitory from the clinic, Feng Yi checked the time and made a video call to the housekeeper.

On the first day when Feng Yi arrived at the training base, he sent photos of the dormitory and canteen to the housekeeper. The housekeeper said he wanted to know Feng Yi's living environment.

During the call, the housekeeper looked distressed and said frankly that Feng Yi had worked hard.

Feng Yixin said: What do I have to work hard for? Going to class, playing with crocodiles, and eating, drinking, and sleeping.

Apart from going to the canteen every day to buy food and having to put in a lot of effort to get enough, and not being able to let your tail stretch out while sleeping, there is really nothing hard about the rest.

When I left the Feng family, I worked part-time for the first two years of college and then started my own business. At that time, my whole body was tense and I had to control my diet. I was not only physically tired, but also mentally exhausted. After such a comparison, it is much easier now!

Feng Yi just wants to go to Florida as soon as possible, catch more pythons, earn some points and make some money, and buy equipment to build his private medical laboratory. When the laboratory is built, the doctor will be on his way, right?

I haven’t taken the venom for a few days, alas.

In Feng Yi's expectation, in early January, the entire python hunting team left the training base and headed to Florida.

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Yangcheng, the old house of the Feng family.

Mr. Feng's secretary sent several young people out, watched them leave, and then turned back to his room.

The old man was iron-blooded and had a feudal imperial style. During the decades he was in power, he suppressed the younger members of the family until they could move. The children are obedient and respectful, while the grandchildren are more thoughtful.

Regarding grandchildren and great-grandchildren, regardless of whether it is because of true filial piety or because of the things in the hands of the old man, the frequency of occurrences has increased significantly in recent times.

In the past, because of fear, I didn't dare to come forward except when my parents brought me here on important occasions. But now, either voluntarily or forced by their parents, they come to the old house to show up frequently. Even if they can't see the old man, at least they can strengthen their sense of presence.

If you can see the old man, there will be people who say sweet words, people who come to confess, and people who come to show off their talents.

The few people who left just now are the latter. They have made some achievements recently and showed them to the old man to show their excellence.

Mr. Secretary walked into the room.

Mr. Feng is sitting on the sofa. Although he is old, his momentum has not diminished.

The old man did not speak, his eyes were slightly closed and he seemed to have fallen asleep. However, as the secretary at his side, Mr. Secretary understood that the old man was still waiting for his report.

I talked about the recent developments of several grandchildren. Except for those who left just now, I also briefly talked about the others who were not here today.

After saying this, the old man still didn't say anything. Mr. Big Secretary understood that the content of his report was not finished yet.

Within a few breaths, he quickly ran through the names in his mind and remembered another one.

"Over there with Feng Yi..."

Mr. Secretary thought about what to say.

Mr. Feng raised his eyelids slightly, "Does he know he was wrong?"

"...No, he went abroad to catch pythons."