Despite the beautiful summer scenery in Mulan Paddock in north China's Hebei Province, Liu Xiaodong's gaze is always fixed on a herd of deer he raised when they were young. Taking care of those animals is more than a job to him. Watch this episode to see the unique bond between a man and his deer children.

For more:

Hebei Weichang Series | Episode 1: Home at Saihanba

Hebei Weichang Series | Episode 2: Green in the sand

Hebei Weichang Series | Episode 3: Undulating pines

Hebei Weichang Series | Episode 4: Aboriginal lives

Hebei Weichang Series | Episode 5: Qixinghu Wetland

Hebei Weichang Series | Episode 6: Perseverance

Hebei Weichang Series | Episode 7: The legacy

Hebei Weichang Series | Episode 8: Galloping deer

Hebei Weichang Series | Episode 9: Thriving sika deer

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