American Hunting: Starting with Solitary Life in the Wilderness

Chapter 102 Domestic Shopping Spree! (4.5K Chapter!)
Lin Yu-an took a plane back to Montana.

As he stepped out of Billings Airport, he immediately spotted the familiar Ford pickup truck and Arya leaning against the door, gazing at him tenderly.

He strode forward, and Arya came to greet him, giving him a long, gentle hug with a faint milky scent.

"Welcome home."

Arya's voice was tinged with laughter, but her eyes were filled with longing.

"I am back."

Lin Yu'an held her tightly, and the fatigue of the journey vanished in that moment.

Back at the McKinley family farm, the two hungry babies, Ethan and Olivia, were dressed up like little angels by their mother and grandmothers.

When Lin Yu'an carefully took his son Ethan from Alia's hands.

The little one seemed to recognize his father's embrace, and stopped sucking his fingers, opening his pale green eyes to look at him curiously.

Lin Yu'an's heart melted instantly!

The dinner was lavish, with huge oak tables piled high with roasted meats.

Robert and his four brothers-in-law took turns pouring him drinks and pressing him for details about his experiences in Alaska.

Arya sat quietly beside him, cutting the roasted meat for him, her eyes filled with pride.

After the dinner, when the two returned to their room and Ailiya was helping him pack his luggage, Lin Yu'an spoke up.

“Honey, I have a plan before I come back.”

He pulled Arya into his arms and whispered his thoughts: "Supplies are so scarce in Alaska. I want to take advantage of this time to purchase a batch of things from China, some of which are hard to find in the United States or are very expensive."

"For example?" Arya looked up curiously.

"For example, seeds that allow us to eat fresh vegetables even in winter, special seasonings that let you taste the flavors of my hometown, and some... well, very sturdy and durable tools."

Lin Yu'an didn't go into too much detail because there were some things that Ailiya couldn't understand either.

“I support you, darling.” She kissed him.

"This is our home, let's make it the best it can be. Is there anything I can do for you?"

"The biggest support you can give me is to take good care of our two little ones."

He locked himself in the farm's study, and the first thing he did was dial Old Cat's number.

"Old Cat, do me a favor. I need you to help me rent a warehouse."

"Brother An, what big move are you making this time?"

Lin Yu-an said succinctly: "In the next few weeks, a huge number of packages will be sent to you. I will try my best to have them delivered on the same day. You need to sign for them for me. After it's done, I'll give you a big red envelope."

"Hey, talking about money hurts feelings! Don't worry, I'll get it done perfectly for you!"

After securing the support of the logistics manager, Lao Mao, Lin Yu'an's procurement plan officially commenced.

On his laptop screen, pages from various shopping websites, industrial product procurement platforms, and professional forums were arranged in a categorized manner.

His first order came directly from Chongqing Zongshen's overseas business division through an industrial B2B platform.

The video conference connected, and on the other end was a middle-aged technical manager who looked to be in his forties and wore glasses.

“I’ve read your customization request. Hmm… the requirements are indeed quite unique.”

"The reinforced beams and high/low speed auxiliary gearboxes specifically designed for mining areas are all in good working order."

"But if you insist on keeping that kick start lever, it's true that we haven't installed it on our 300cc export motorcycles for many years."

Lin Yu'an remained calm: "I know, but in the extreme cold of Alaska, when the battery performance degrades to the point that it can no longer support electric starting, a starter lever is needed. I believe your company's technical capabilities can meet my needs."

Upon hearing this, Wang Jianguo adjusted his glasses and his tone became warmer: "Mr. Lin, since you've gone this far, no problem, we'll revise it for you individually!"

"A custom-made 300cc tricycle, plus a full set of spare parts, I'll give you a factory price of 25,000 yuan, how about it?"

"but."

Wang Jianguo then changed the subject: "Mr. Lin, if I may be so blunt, since you have such high requirements for the vehicle's performance limits, a power reserve of 300cc will probably be very difficult to use when towing heavy loads in Alaska."

"Does Engineer Wang have any better suggestions?" Lin Yu'an asked calmly.

"Oh, you've finally hit the nail on the head!"

Wang Jianguo seemed to have been waiting for these words. He leaned forward slightly, switched to the shared screen, and a 3D model of an unassuming but exceptionally robust engine appeared on it. He became excited.

He pointed to the model on the screen with almost boastful pride: "Our research institute's most prized possession—the GB1000 general-purpose power engine!"

"It has a displacement of 999cc and is a V-twin. We reduced its power to only 23.5 kilowatts, but we tuned its torque to an extremely abnormal level."

"At 2500 rpm, it can unleash a peak torque of over 70 Nm! Do you know what that means?"

"If you give it a little gas, it can pull you uphill and uphill, just like an old ox, so solid!"

"We sacrificed all the fancy stuff and dedicated everything to low speed, high torque, and extreme reliability."

"Carburetor, oil cooling, the structure is so simple you could fix it with a wrench! This is the kind of buddy that can accompany you galloping across the wilderness!"

Lin Yu'an became clearly interested upon hearing this.

"Mr. Wang, may I purchase this engine? How much would it cost approximately to modify it along with the chassis?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Jianguo smiled even more sincerely: "Mr. Lin, you have good taste! Let me tell you the truth. This GB1000 is not one of our regular shelf products."

"To be honest, the material and manufacturing costs of this engine alone, according to our internal calculations, are already close to 50,000 yuan! The cost is extremely high!"

"Considering that this is the global debut of our Zongshen 'three-wheeled powerhouse' and that we are collaborating with a big internet celebrity like you."

"I can apply to the company for the most favorable price for technology cooperation."

He seemed to be quickly calculating in his mind.

"I see!" He slapped his thigh and made a decision.

“I can provide you with a single engine for 52,000. If you also need a complete spare assembly, we can lower the price even further.”

"In the end, the entire vehicle, equipped with one GB1000 engine, a spare assembly, and a full set of spare parts, cost a total of 75,000 yuan! This is almost the maximum price we can offer!"

"To be honest, what we value most is this unique creation, showcasing the strength of Chinese manufacturing on Alaskan soil! That's exactly the kind of impressive effect we're looking for!"

Lin Yu'an quickly did the math in his mind: 75,000 RMB, which is a little over 10,000 USD, is incredibly cost-effective.

“The price is very reasonable,” Lin Yu’an replied without hesitation.

"Engineer Wang, we'll do it your way."

"Great! Straightforward!" Wang Jianguo seemed very pleased.

After finalizing the deal with Engineer Wang, Lin Yu'an turned his attention to the other key player in the camp construction.

Building a house in Alaska is no joke; without a reliable "Transformer," relying solely on manpower is like the Foolish Old Man Moving Mountains.

On his laptop screen, the online meeting scheduled by XCMG's official website and sales team was already prepared.

With a clear objective, the XCMG XC760K is the "all-rounder" among skid steer loaders.

As soon as the video call connected, a loud voice came through.

"Brother Lin, hello there! I've seen your videos online, they're really hardcore!"

Zhang Zhenhua, speaking with a heavy northern Jiangsu accent, greeted everyone warmly. "Our customer service told me you're going to send XCMG equipment to Alaska?"

"That's right, I believe our domestically produced equipment can definitely handle such extreme environments."

Zhang Zhenhua patted his chest confidently and then got to the point: "Don't worry, XCMG's equipment is robust and durable!"

“I’ve reviewed your requirements. The XC760K is perfect! Its power and agility are top-notch.”

"However, Mr. Lin, if I may be so bold, Alaska is likely to be a place of mud and melting snow after spring arrives."

"I recommend you choose 'armored tracks,' also known as OTT external tracks."

"Put this thing on, and your XC760K will go from wheeled to half-tracked! The grip will increase by more than three times, whether it's mud or snow, it'll be like walking on flat ground!"

“Okay, let’s choose that. I also need some trenchers, excavator arms, and other accessories. Can you help me put together an order?”

"Okay, no problem!"

"The standard excavator arm costs 35,000 yuan. If we add an enhanced hydraulic valve and cold-resistant oil pipe, the total price will be 42,000 yuan."

"The trenching machine's cutter head is expensive; the standard one costs 28,000 yuan. If we change it to the carbide cutter head you requested, it will cost an extra 10,000 yuan. The total price is 38,000 yuan!"

He concluded by saying, "An XC760K main unit costs 600,000 yuan at the factory. Add to that 25,000 yuan for the 'armored tracks,' 42,000 yuan for the reinforced excavator arm, and 38,000 yuan for the alloy trencher."

"The total price is 705,000, and I'll round it down for you."

For 700,000, which is less than 100,000 US dollars, you can get a high-performance multi-functional engineering vehicle and a full set of top-of-the-line accessories.

This price-performance ratio is so good that any savvy American would find it irresistible.

Lin Yu'an replied without hesitation, "Okay, it's settled then."

After purchasing two large industrial equipment sets, Lin Yu'an began to turn his attention to agriculture.

"Black soil green beans".

"High-altitude purple-skinned garlic seeds".

"Cold-resistant Chinese cabbage seeds from Northeast China"

Leek seeds.

"Non-GMO soybeans".

Cold-resistant radish, high-yield potato, adaptable spinach, and rapeseed seeds

He spent nearly 30,000 RMB just on purchasing seeds, and these investments will bring him a hundredfold return in the future!

In the harsh Alaskan winter, a bite of fresh vegetables is more precious than gold.

Lin Yu'an continued his large-scale purchasing spree, eventually stopping at the page of an industrial plastic products factory located in Weifang, Shandong.

Their slogan is simple and direct: "Born for the Siberian winter."

"I need to build a greenhouse in Alaska, where it's minus forty degrees Celsius and there are blizzards."

Lin Yu'an explained the needs and situation directly.

The customer service representative on the other end of the screen immediately understood and said...

"Dear customer, our product is 16 microns thick, five-layer composite, and can be folded in half at minus 50 degrees Celsius without cracking. One square meter can bear 80 kilograms of snow, and people can stand on it without any problem."

"Moreover, it has a metallocene layer inside, which prevents hail and puncture, and has two-way drip and fog elimination inside and outside, ensuring light penetration and dryness inside the shed."

"You can place your order directly after you've chosen what you like~"

Every feature addresses Lin Yu-an's core pain points.

"I need a roll of membrane that is eight meters wide and five hundred meters long."

"The total price is 28,000 yuan, and we'll give you a complete set of repair parts and retaining rings."

The deal was clean and efficient, much like the plastic sheet itself—nothing superfluous, just unbreakable performance.

He contacted the shop of the intangible inheritor of Jinhua ham and ordered two top-quality hams that had been aged for five years, spending 8,800 yuan.

A Sichuan handmade broad bean paste workshop: 50 jin of premium red oil broad bean paste, along with a custom-made earthenware jar, costs 3,000 yuan.

Thirty small pots of beef tallow hot pot base cost three thousand yuan.

Lin Yu'an moved his mouse across the screen, shifting from heavy industry platforms to more down-to-earth websites selling agricultural supplies and daily necessities.

He first clicked on an online store that specializes in selling large kitchen equipment, and his eyes immediately fell on the most unpretentious "rural integrated stove and pot" equipment.

"Boss, do you have a matching lid and long-handled spatula for this 80-centimeter diameter thickened cast iron pot?"

"Yes, bro! A complete set, with thick-walled pots!" Customer service replied instantly.

Lin Yu-an could almost picture the future.

On a snowy winter night in Alaska, a large iron pot was simmering a whole pot of moose stew with potatoes, filling the entire house with its aroma.

Without hesitation, I ordered two large pots and a complete set of accessories, one for my own use and one as a backup.

Beyond the two major categories of "infrastructure" and "agriculture," Lin Yu-an began procuring "Eastern artifacts" that truly embody the wisdom of Eastern life and are absolutely unavailable in the United States, especially in Alaska.

To enable long-term food storage, he decisively acquired a commercial-grade high-powered vacuum packaging machine and thousands of matching vacuum bags.

He hopes that during the hunting season, the machine can work day and night to perfectly preserve the precious protein.

Considering Alaska's long, dark winters and the extreme need for heat, he purchased several more "small sun" reflective heaters.

Finally, he pondered the heart of the cabin—the heating system.

A fireplace is a must, although it creates a nice atmosphere, it's not very efficient.

We still need a truly stable and reliable heating system that can withstand temperatures as low as minus forty degrees Celsius.

He carefully compared products from several well-known brands and finally settled on a high-power cast iron water heater designed specifically for large detached houses.

"Hello, what is the maximum heating area of ​​the 'Warm Winter S-200' heating boiler? What are its fuel requirements?"

"Hello boss! This model is our flagship product, featuring a thickened cast iron furnace and a high-efficiency water jacket design, with a theoretical heating area of ​​200-250 square meters."

"It can burn firewood, coal, and gas, and you can even boil water and cook food directly on the top of the stove, which is very practical!"

Can this system be connected to underfloor heating pipes? Also, does it support natural circulation in the absence of electricity?

"Absolutely! Many of our customers use it with underfloor heating. The boiler is designed with optimized circulation piping, and as long as your piping is laid properly, you can achieve natural circulation heating without electricity—it's absolutely reliable!"

This is exactly the answer Lin Yu'an wanted! A powerful heat source that doesn't rely on external energy sources, uses locally available fuel, and integrates room heating, whole-house heating, domestic hot water, and cooking functions.
It possesses both the essence of the traditional Chinese heated kang bed and the comfort of modern water heating, making it truly perfect.

"That's it."

Lin Yu'an immediately placed an order and also purchased an extra set of spare circulating pumps, temperature control valves, and high-pressure resistant connecting pipes.

With this unpretentious "Warm Winter S-200", your home in Alaska has the warmest protection against the severe cold.

Over the next few weeks, Old Cat called almost every day to report on the results, his tone shifting from initial excitement to numbness and shock.

After planning everything in Montana and waiting for Old Cat to inform him that all the goods had arrived, Lin Yu'an prepared to say goodbye to Aria and his family and embarked on his journey back to China.

His reason was that he needed to return home to handle some personal matters, and Aria simply told him to be careful and come back soon.

The babies are still a bit young, so we didn't plan to bring Arya back to China with them.

(End of this chapter)