Gold Rush Starts in the Bering Sea

The new members laughed out loud at the harmonious and playful scene.

Especially for the older Raul and Auggie, they knew that a good team atmosphere was very important for gold mining.

As for the security team, they gradually became familiar with each other in this atmosphere.

Currently, Jason is undoubtedly the leader of the entire team.

The team's second-in-command is Swell, who usually oversees the team's mining operations, which is the current default arrangement.

As for Old Hart and Albert, although Jason was closer to them in terms of kinship, this was a gold rush, and finding gold was their main goal!

As for Andy and Brent, who had followed Jason from the beginning, they didn't have any complaints. After all, they were novices in land gold mining and couldn't compare to the experienced Swail.

Moreover, Jason was paid well, and the production team even gave them a monthly fee for appearing on screen. In the entire mine, the two of them had the highest income.

Of course, Jason is an exception.

Although the number of people is not large at present, the basic structure has been established. It just needs to be gradually supplemented and improved later.

"Ugh, Jason, I'm so bored."

Ellie sat in the chair, looking bored.

She couldn't get involved in the gold panning, and there wasn't much to do in this desolate wilderness. Plus, Lillian was keeping a close eye on her, which further limited her movement.

Jason suggested, "I'm going to the city in a few days, do you want me to take you around?"

"Really?!" Ellie frowned, her eyes full of doubt.

"I'm going there on business," Jason said, amused by Ellie's disbelief. "At most, I'll take you out for a walk to clear your head."

Ellie looked Jason up and down, still not believing him. "Jason, you're not lying to me, are you?"

"Never mind then, I won't take you," she said casually, leaning back and eating fruit.

After hesitating for a long time, Ellie couldn't resist the temptation to go out. She grabbed Jason's hand and shook it, saying, "Jason, I didn't say I didn't trust you. Just take me to the city for a bit, okay?"

Jason burst out laughing at the sight of Ellie's awkwardness.

"Alright, alright, I'll call you when we get to the city." Hearing Jason's reply, Ellie skipped away.

The brief period of peace in the mine was suddenly interrupted by a deafening roar.

With the addition of four people, the speed of piling up materials increased significantly.

With nothing better to do, Jason drove his pickup truck around the mine.

The speed was not fast; the car was being driven while the detection capabilities were being used to probe the surroundings.

Wild animals occasionally dart out and disappear into the woods amidst the roar of cars.

Half of the mine is mountainous with lush trees, which is where they are currently digging.

The other half is more desolate, with sparse trees and covered with sand and gravel. This area is marked as "not recommended for mining".

Driving, Jason enjoyed his time alone.

The natural scenery in Australia is indeed beautiful, which made Jason, who had been a working-class man in his previous life, keep glancing at it.

Of course, the most likely reason is that having money in hand has changed one's mindset.

Currently, the mine doesn't need his involvement; Swell is overseeing the overall situation, and there's really not much he can do.

While driving around idly, I ran into Dolino and his group. After a brief exchange over walkie-talkies, we parted ways.

Jason drove around this area where mining was "not recommended".

The gold-rich areas remained the same, but after reaching a depth of 23 meters, he discovered that the gold content below was increasing.

However, Jason has no plans to start mining now.

First, mining is extremely difficult! Second, the gold content underground is uncertain!

Jason will only start mining if he is certain that the return will outweigh the investment.

With nothing else to do, Jason drove into the town, strolled around, bought some delicious food whenever he saw it, and found a scenic spot to sit on the green grass, enjoying the view and savoring the food.

In short, it's all about leisure!

The town was peaceful and the pace of life was slow. There were also some fishermen fishing by the river.

Not far away, people were having a picnic, and wisps of smoke rose from the charcoal fire.

While strolling around, Jason would also pay attention to some interesting stories about gold panning in the surrounding area, since gold is always the biggest topic of conversation here.

After buying some supplies in the town and a fishing rod, Jason headed home.

"Snacks, snacks, snacks!"

Ellie followed closely behind Jason, her eyes fixed on the snacks he was carrying.

"Here, I'll buy you some cake," Jason said with a smile.

"Jason, you're a good person." Ellie took the cake and ran to the table to start eating.

Ellie's cheeks were stuffed full of cake, and her eyes were darting around, as if afraid that Lillian wouldn't be able to eat it when she came out.

Jason was speechless at Ellie's self-deceptive behavior. If he didn't want you to eat, he would have stopped you when you shouted earlier.

They put some of the purchased supplies into the kitchen to help Lillian start preparing dinner.

He saw the house installation when he came back, and at the current pace, it definitely won't be finished today.

However, we have enough houses now, and these extra houses are for future planning.

While cooking, Jason also told his mother about his decision to register a company and discussed some details with her.

"Jason, you might want to consult a professional lawyer. They obviously have more experience in this area," Lillian suggested.

Jason nodded, taking the suggestion to heart.

While Jason was busy, the group who had settled in the town hotel moved their luggage into the newly built wooden cabin.

The process can be carried out in batches without affecting normal operations.

"Boss, there's a special situation." Jason had just finished wiping his hands and hadn't even taken off his apron when he received Dolino's message.

Jason, holding the walkie-talkie, asked, "What's the special situation?"

"Boss, a Chinese chef has appeared in the mining area. He's the one you invited in the city last time," Dolino said, pulling up next to Xing Ronghua.

"Bring him over." Although I don't know why Xing Ronghua didn't call before coming, it's a good thing that he came.

As the car window rolled down, Xing Ronghua's face turned pale instantly.

He already regretted coming here. It was deserted and there were heavily armed people around. He could lose his life here and no one would even know.

However, upon seeing that familiar face, Xing Ronghua stammered, "I'm here to see Mr. Jason. We met before."

"Please get on the bus."

Dolino opened the back door and invited him with a smile.

Seeing Dolino's expression, Xing Ronghua felt a little relieved and carefully got into the car.

"Hello, my name is Dolino, I'm a security guard, mainly responsible for protecting the mining area." Noticing that the Chinese man in front of him was a little nervous, Dolino introduced himself.

Xing Ronghua introduced himself, saying, "Xing Ronghua, a Chinese chef, was invited by Jason to work here."

During their conversation, the car arrived at their residence.

After getting out of the car, Xing Ronghua quietly looked around at everything, especially the gold panning site in the distance, which put his mind at ease.

Jason came up to him and said with a smile, "How about it? Want to give it a try?"

"No, I'm just curious. I'll just focus on making my meal."

Xing Ronghua was self-aware. Although Jason spoke fluent Mandarin, they had never actually spent time together, so who knew what kind of person he was?

Jason laughed and said, "It's okay, you can give it a try when you have time. I just took over this mine, and these people don't have much experience yet."

Jason understood Xing Ronghua's reserve and jokingly told him about some things at the mine.

Jason invited, "How about it? Want to work at my mine?"

Xing Ronghua hesitated for a moment, then said, "I have a fellow villager here who's also a cook. Could we work together at the mine?"

He was a little apprehensive, after all, such a request had been made before he had even joined the company.

"Great! Let's all come together!" Jason hadn't expected such a bonus.

His reaction surprised Xing Ronghua. If Jason hadn't been in this mess, he would have thought Jason was a human trafficker.

"Hahaha, don't be nervous," Jason laughed and explained, "As you can see, I just took over the mine, and we're really short-staffed right now. Look, the buildings are still under construction."

Jason's explanation dispelled Xing Ronghua's concerns, after all, he had seen it with his own eyes.

Xing Ronghua nodded and replied, "Then I'll go back and discuss it with my fellow villagers."

"Okay, just let me know when the time comes," Jason nodded, and told Dolino and the others to see Xing Ronghua out.

Not far from the mining area, amidst Dolino's puzzled expression, Xing Ronghua got out of the car and said goodbye to them.

Dolino kindly reminded him, "Are you sure you don't want us to take you to town? There are plenty of wild animals at night."

Xing Ronghua declined, saying, "It's alright, someone will come to pick me up in a bit. You should go ahead and do your work."

"Okay, then be careful." Since he said that, Dolino didn't refuse. He patted Knox in the driver's seat and then disappeared from Xing Ronghua's sight.

After waiting for a while, Xing Ronghua made a phone call.

Half an hour later, a dilapidated pickup truck pulled up next to Xing Ronghua.

The driver was a fat man with a short haircut and a beach outfit. He also had a double chin when he reached to open the door.

"How is it? Is this boss reliable?" Fatty Li Guoming asked hurriedly as he saw Xing Ronghua get into the car.

"It's alright," Xing Ronghua added. "Hua Wen speaks very well. He's a young man who works at the mine and is currently building houses."

"That's right!" Li Guoming slapped the steering wheel and said excitedly, "I also inquired about it. This mine was only recently transferred, and it's said to have been acquired by a gold mining family."

"Moreover, they initially stayed in a hotel in the town."

Both sides verified their respective information and ultimately concluded that it was reliable!

They had no choice but to be cautious, after all, they were in a foreign country and were two Chinese citizens, so caution was essential!

"So, let's do it?!" Xing Ronghua asked, looking at the fat man.

"Let's do it!" Li Guoming said decisively. "What are we hesitating for? Four thousand dollars a month, just cooking for a few people, it's a piece of cake for us!"

Xing Ronghua nodded. "Okay, then let's go to the mine tomorrow!"