Alaska Gold Rush Diary

Chapter 146 Gold Prospectors' Gathering

Chapter 147 Gold Prospectors' Gathering

"What are you doing? Trying to rob a bank?"

Old Kent looked at the familiar group of people, each holding a gun, with a puzzled expression.

"That's good, and I'll also consider dealing with the guy who has a bad temper and a foul mouth while I'm at it!"

After Edward finished speaking, he pretended to pick up the M4 and aim it into the distance, making a "bang" sound.

Old Kent's expression changed at first, but he quickly returned to normal.

"A newbie like you, even if I stood still and let you hit me, you might not be able to hit me."

"Alright, let's see. I'll give you one minute to run away!"

Everyone else was used to the two bickering all the time.

Zhou Xin immediately put his newfound knowledge to use, explaining the key points of operating the M338 to A Luo.

They are currently familiarizing themselves with their respective firearms and have not yet loaded ammunition.

After all, they're all rookies. If they accidentally fire a gun and injure a teammate, they'll regret it.

In the days that followed, they were busy panning for gold during the day and practicing firearms together in the evenings. Time passed slowly and peacefully.

Two weeks later, Zhou Xin was walking around the mine with Logan when he suddenly received a phone call.

I took out my phone and saw that it was James calling.

Zhou Xin's mind raced, and he vaguely guessed the purpose of his visit.

"Mr. Zhou, it seems you're secretly plotting something big behind our backs!"

Zhou Xin laughed heartily: "What are you talking about? Don't you all know that I mine here? You even came here to give me guidance."

"But none of us expected that you would actually find gold in that barren land, and such a bountiful harvest at that!"

"Maybe I was just lucky. I never expected there to be so much gold here."

Zhou Xin knew that this matter would eventually get out, but now that he had made sufficient security preparations, he was not afraid of being targeted.

"No, I don't quite believe it's just because of your good luck. You must have known all along that there was gold deep in that land, right?"

James is a seasoned veteran, and he doesn't really believe in luck as an explanation.

But Zhou Xin naturally wouldn't tell him the truth. He just smiled and said, "It was really luck. I had a strong feeling that there was gold here, so I wanted to take a gamble, and I actually won."

James was skeptical, but couldn't think of any other possibilities.

He didn't believe Zhou Xin would dare to conduct drilling and surveying on his own; that would be tantamount to destroying his own Great Wall.

"We've been speculating about who this mysterious gold prospector is, contributing hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes to the IRS every month. Nobody ever imagined it would be you, the one we least expected!"

"I didn't mean to hide it from everyone, but it's just that this is my first time opening a gold mine, and I lack experience, so I don't dare to be too conspicuous." Zhou Xin tried his best to make his voice sound sincere.

James praised his performance highly: "You are a low-key and down-to-earth gold prospector. These are the two qualities that gold prospectors need most, and perhaps that is why you have been able to succeed."

"Thank you for your praise. You are the gold prospector I admire most."

Zhou Xin's words came from the bottom of his heart. As a seasoned gold digger, James never looked down on any newcomer. On the contrary, he would enthusiastically provide help and advice to his juniors so that they could avoid the detours he had taken before.

"Since you sell gold quite frequently, I need to remind you of something. I've heard that there are some drug addicts in Anchorage who are specifically robbing gold prospectors who come to sell their gold. You must be careful."

Zhou Xin thought that he had always kept a low profile when selling gold and had never revealed his identity as a gold prospector to outsiders, so there shouldn't be any problems.

However, he still expressed his gratitude for James's reminder.

Finally, James extended another invitation to Zhou Xin.

"Next weekend is the guild's annual Gold Miner Gathering. Most guild members will attend, where they will exchange experiences and share resources."

I think this will be very helpful for someone like you who's just starting out in the industry. Of course, you're not an ordinary newbie.

Zhou Xin thought about it for a moment and then agreed.

Since we intend to focus our efforts on this field in the future, it is essential to take advantage of this opportunity to expand our network and seek more opportunities.

While you can make money as a lone gold digger, your growth will be very limited.

For example, the more connections James has, the better.

James was very pleased to see Zhou Xin readily agree.

"Then I look forward to the arrival of your most dazzling new star. I think most people in the guild also want to get to know you."

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Xin temporarily put the gold prospectors' gathering aside.

During this period, the mine operated smoothly, with very impressive daily output.

He continued as planned, going to Anchorage once a week to process his weekly earnings.

Although the mine's security measures were already very adequate, Zhou Xin still felt it was better to be more cautious.

Because of Old Kent's outstanding performance, Zhou Xin generously prepaid him two months' salary.

Even the usually short-tempered old Kent couldn't help but admire his generosity.

"You are the most generous gold mine owner I have ever met. I think you will definitely become the most famous gold prospector in Alaska in the future."

Edward chimed in, "I didn't realize you could flatter like that. Money really is the most powerful thing."

Old Kent spat out: "What do you know? I'm just telling the truth. For gold prospectors, the worst thing is to be petty."

Because a petty person will be anxious and insecure about every gold rush season, even about the daily gold harvest; such a person won't last long in the gold rush business.

Zhou Xin understood what he meant: a qualified gold prospector needs to have strong mental qualities and be able to withstand the pressure of failure.

Unlike many other industries, gold mining yields uncertain returns, and the effort put in does not necessarily translate into income.

If you are too concerned about short-term gains and losses, you will lose the courage to persevere and fight hard.

Often, it is only by persevering and seizing the right opportunity that one will find a chance.

Edward's face lit up with a smug look: "You're talking nonsense. Everyone has witnessed Xin's generosity, and besides, he's the best gold prospector here."

Kent nodded: "He is indeed a great young man, and his future is limitless."

Two people who have never gotten along have reached a consensus on their views of Zhou Xin.

boom!

Zhang Jianing lay prone on the watchtower, squinted at the binoculars, and decisively pulled the trigger.

A red balloon hanging on a tree a kilometer away disappeared instantly.

"Not bad, you've made great progress. I think you seem to have a very strong talent for shooting."

Zhang Jianing got up and sat on the ground, her face full of joy.

"I think I'm starting to get the hang of it!"

Zhou Xin smiled, walked to the spot where Zhang Jianing had been lying down, aimed, and fired.

Bang bang bang!

Zhang Jianing stared wide-eyed at the three balloons disappearing one by one in the distance, her face full of surprise.

"Ah Xin, you've really dampened my spirits!"

She could barely hit the target once every ten shots, but Zhou Xin had almost perfect accuracy.

"I don't know why, but now no matter what kind of gun it is, I feel a strange sense of familiarity when I hold it in my hand. Maybe it's because I practiced shooting guns a lot before!"

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He felt that he might actually become a weapons master.