American Hunting: Starting with Solitary Life in the Wilderness

Chapter 98 Heading to Alaska
Before being discharged from the hospital on the seventh day.

Ethan and Olivia displayed amazing cuteness and their own little differences.

Little Ethan seems to be a quiet little gentleman by nature, except when he is hungry or wet, he will express his dissatisfaction with a loud and powerful cry.

Most of the time, he lay obediently in his crib, his beautiful light green eyes wide open, curiously and attentively observing this incredibly new world to him.

His chubby little hands would occasionally wave around haphazardly, as if exploring the texture of the air.

When Lin Yu'an gently wrapped his tiny fist in his warm, large hand, the little guy would let out a satisfied sigh, so cute that it melted everyone's heart.

Her daughter, Olivia, nicknamed An'an Baby, is more like a lively and agile little elf.

Her eyelashes were long and curled, like two delicate little fans, and her equally charming light green eyes always sparkled with a mischievous brilliance!

She seemed to prefer being held and enjoying the warmth of skin-to-skin contact with her parents. Whenever Lin Yu'an or Ailiya held her in their arms, she would make a satisfied, kitten-like purring sound.

Their soft little heads will even nuzzle into their warm necks, their adorable appearance is simply irresistible.

Lin Yu'an was completely captivated by the adorable charm of the twins.

Just as he was basking in the joy of becoming a father for the first time, a detailed medical bill was delivered to him as promised.

As they had anticipated, the delivery costs at this top-tier private hospital in Billings were naturally exorbitant.

This includes Arya's three-day LDRP delivery room usage fee, the anesthesiologist's fee for painless delivery, newborn care and various examination fees for both babies, and the service fee for the attending obstetrician and midwife team.

Including the various medications and medical supplies used during hospitalization, the initial bill totaled a whopping $38,250.

"Phew, having a baby in the US is quite an expense."

Lin Yu'an stared at the string of numbers and couldn't help but gasp. For an ordinary American family, this was definitely a heavy burden.

Fortunately, the experienced Martha was there. With her deep understanding of the U.S. health insurance system, she helped them carefully check every item on the bill.

I then compiled all the necessary medical documents and submitted a claim through the hospital's finance department and the insurance company's online portal.

The US healthcare billing system is indeed as complex and cumbersome as rumored. It is often not a single master bill, but rather separate bills issued by different departments providing different services.

They carefully checked each bill against the EOB (Explanation of Benefits) document sent by the insurance company to ensure there were no errors or duplicate charges.

According to EOB, Arya's student insurance plan has an annual deductible of $5,000 and an annual out-of-pocket limit of $12,000.

After the deductible is met, the insurance company covers 80% of the cost, while the individual is responsible for the remaining 20%.

With Martha's help, Lin Yu'an and Ailiya quickly calculated the final amount they needed to pay:

The deductible is 5000, plus the remaining expenses. The deductible is 5000, plus the remaining expenses, which is 20% of 33250, or 6650.

Adding the two together, the total out-of-pocket expenses are 11650.

"Twelve thousand six hundred and fifty US dollars..." This amount of money is just a drop in the ocean for him now.

All the formalities are complete, it's time to go home!

Lin Yu-an and Masha carefully placed the two babies into the brand-new, highest-safety-standard newborn car seats.

This is perhaps one of the most nerve-wracking moments that all new parents experience. They repeatedly check the tightness of the seat belts, fearing that even the slightest negligence might harm these two fragile little lives.

He drove the reliable Ford pickup truck with unprecedented smoothness, barely exceeding forty miles per hour.

After more than two hours of slow driving, the familiar, log-style mansion reappeared in view.

Lin Yu'an saw that the entire McKinley family was already waiting under the porch.

Unlike the noisy welcome they received last time, this time everyone was unusually quiet, their faces showing a mixture of excitement and restraint.

Even the most mischievous children were restrained by the adults, standing on tiptoe and peering curiously.

As soon as the car came to a stop, Robert was the first to stride forward. His burly body, as robust as a brown bear, became as light as a feather as he approached the pickup truck door.

Lin Yu'an opened the back door and carefully untied the two baskets.

When he first showed Ethan and Olivia, wrapped in soft blankets, to the whole family, everyone instinctively held their breath.

"Oh...my God..."

Someone let out a low sigh filled with awe.

Dozens of eyes instantly focused on these two tiny lives.

Robert leaned closer, his thick beard seemingly trembling slightly on his weathered face.

He stretched out his large, calloused hand, but only dared to lightly and tentatively touch his grandson Ethan's cheek with his fingertips.

“They…they have Arya’s eyes…”

Robert's voice was tinged with excitement as he saw his grandchildren's pale green eyes, which were just beginning to open—the mark of his most beloved youngest daughter!
Arya's four mothers and her brothers' wives instantly transformed into a top-notch childcare team. "Oh, sweetheart, look at that little nose!"

"Olivia's eyelashes are so long, she looks like a little doll!"

"Quick, it's windy outside, bring them inside quickly, the fireplace is keeping them warm."

They hurriedly and efficiently took the children from Lin Yu'an and Ailiya, and escorted them into the warm main house.

"Bless you, Lin!" His brother-in-law, Wyatt, patted him heavily on the shoulder.

Garrett, the brother-in-law, laughed and said, "Brother, from today onwards, you are a real man."

In the living room, the huge fireplace flames leaped, illuminating the entire space with a warm, spring-like glow.

Two cradles, already prepared and covered with thick wool pads, were placed in the warmest spot next to the fireplace.

Ethan and Olivia were carefully placed in the cradle, and a dozen people gathered around it, uttering loving exclamations in the softest of voices!
Lin Yu'an stood on the periphery of the crowd, watching Ailiya surrounded by her mother and sisters-in-law, sharing her childbirth experiences, and then looking at the two little ones in the cradle who had become the center of the universe.

An unprecedented sense of belonging and satisfaction slowly flowed through his heart.

He is no longer just Lin Yu-an, the champion of "Living Alone in the Wilderness," nor is he Ailiya's husband.

From today onwards, he is the father of Lin Musen and Lin An'an.

In this vast world, he has a truly complete and warm home.

March arrived in the blink of an eye.

The snow in Montana began to show signs of melting under the midday sun, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of earth and pine, a harbinger of the approaching spring.

Ethan and Olivia are almost a month old. Under the loving care of the whole family, the two little ones are growing up to be exquisitely beautiful. Their light green eyes, inherited from their mother, are becoming increasingly clear and lively.

Lin Yu-an and Ailiya's lives are filled with the mundane yet incredibly happy daily routines of feeding, changing diapers, and babbling with their babies.

On such a peaceful afternoon, a phone call from Los Angeles broke the tranquility and heralded the official start of the next chapter in their lives.

The call was from Richard's assistant, Susan, whose voice was efficient and polite.

"Hermann, I have good news for you. Our legal team has completed the basic communication with the relevant departments regarding all the legal documents and contract terms for your participation in the 'Living Below Zero' project. We can sign the contract at any time now."

"After the contract is signed, as agreed, the $500,000 advance payment will be transferred to the bank account designated by Miss Arya within three business days."

Lin Yu'an was holding his daughter Olivia, who was burping from nursing, in his arms. He gently patted her back, walked to the window, and spoke in a steady voice.

"Very good, Susan, thank you for letting me know."

Susan continued, "Mr. Richard asked me to tell you that we have already arranged a local real estate agent and guide for you in Alaska."

"Considering that Miss Alia and the babies are currently unable to travel long distances, he suggested that you, as the family representative, travel to Alaska first to complete the land selection and transfer procedures."

"This trip will also allow you to experience and familiarize yourself with the environment of Wiesman in advance. We will book your flight from Montana to Fairbanks, Alaska. The production team will send a small location scouting team to meet you in Fairbanks."

"We will also provide subsequent transportation, which may be included in the main film, mainly to record some precious footage of your first time setting foot on that land."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Yu'an looked out at the vast snowfield and felt a strong urge surge in his heart.

He told Arya and the McKinley family the news.

His family members also offered suggestions, some telling him to take more photos and videos, while others urged him to try Alaskan king crab.

At this moment, this large family became Lin Yu'an's strongest support!
A few days later, the electronic version of the contract was sent to Lin Yu'an's email address.

With a lawyer present remotely, he and Arya solemnly signed their names on the electronic contract.

Just two days later, Arya received a bank notification text message on her phone.

A long string of numbers appeared on the screen—a full five hundred thousand dollars, deposited into her account without missing a penny.

The departure date was set for a few days later, and his brother-in-law drove him to the airport.

After several hours of flight, the plane landed in Fairbanks, Alaska's second-largest city.

The moment Lin Yu'an stepped out of the cabin and onto the jet bridge, a more primal chill, completely different from that of Montana, rushed towards him.

The airport is small, but it is full of frontier charm, with huge brown bear specimens and oil paintings depicting the aurora borealis hanging on the walls.

At the baggage claim area, Lin Yu'an immediately spotted the person who had come to pick him up.

He was a man who was not tall but exceptionally sturdy, wearing a thick down jacket, and had a hearty smile on his face.

He was also holding up a sign that read "Herman Lin".

(End of this chapter)