pjbooks Chapter 108: Departure
Chapter 108: Departure
In the blink of an eye, a week has passed!
During this time, apart from resting, Jason led everyone on a shopping spree, since they were going into the wilderness and safety was the top priority.
The number of people traveling this time is also quite large.
There were two security personnel, three photographers, and four others: Angell, Corinna, Little Hart, and Ada.
A total of ten people, four vehicles!
Of course, Albert and Brent were very interested in Jason's decision to go out and search for gold.
Brent, in particular, took Jason several days to figure out, but what could he do when he was now a junior manager?
He's gone. Who will work at the mine now?
Jason explained the pros and cons and offered a rosy picture, which finally dissuaded Brent.
"Set off!"
After breakfast, under Brent's envious gaze...
At Jason's command, four vehicles formed a long line and drove directly out of the mine.
"Wow~, I'm finally out! Freedom, this is what freedom feels like~"
Not long after leaving the mine, Little Hart opened the window, leaned out, took a deep breath, and shouted loudly, enjoying the breath of freedom.
"Damn it, what kind of freedom is this? Close the windows, they're full of dust!" Corinna scolded, pulling little Hart into the car.
No!
"My freedom!"
Little Hart wailed, making a silly face like a drama queen.
The absence of machinery noise was replaced by beautiful scenery outside the window, which greatly relaxed them, as they hadn't left the mine in a long time.
The two joked and played around, enjoying this leisurely moment.
The car swayed back and forth on the bumpy road, causing the passengers to sway their bodies.
Ada, who was driving, shook her head helplessly as she watched the two joking around and said, "You two, don't you feel the bumps on this road? Save your energy, or you'll throw up later."
Corinna gave an "OK" sign and said, "Don't worry, there won't be any problem!"
"Ada, don't worry, this little bumpy ride won't affect me at all."
Little Hart patted his chest confidently, as if these bumps were nothing compared to mining in a mine.
The three chatted as they drove, with Corinna and Hart opening their own snacks and constantly munching on them.
The four vehicles bumped along the dirt road for more than an hour before finally getting onto the main road after turning a corner.
Besides the scenery along the way, there were also more and more cars.
The four cars lined up in a long row and sped along the highway, attracting the attention of many passing drivers.
After driving for more than two hours, the group drove into a nearby small service area.
After everyone got off the bus, some stretched, some took care of their business, and many others gathered together, smoking and chatting for a while.
The location that Angel chose this time is more than 500 kilometers away from the mine.
As you can see on the map, apart from the initial stretch of highway, the rest of the road is a bumpy dirt track, clearly indicating that this mining expedition will not be easy.
They're not in a hurry, so there's no need for them to rush.
After a short rest at the service area, the four vehicles set off again!
As time went on, the temperature rose higher and higher, especially around noon, when the air was distorted by the scorching heat.
"Everyone, the cars have been modified. There's a car refrigerator tucked under the back seats. Help yourselves to any cold drinks you'd like."
After saying that, Little Hart threw the walkie-talkie aside, lifted the middle seat of the back seat, and pulled out three bottles of still-cold cola.
"Come on, drink it while it's cool."
Outside, the sun is blazing, but inside the car, with the air conditioning on and a cold drink in hand, it's quite a unique experience.
In the lead car, Jason looked at the iced cola in his hand and shook his head with amusement.
He hadn't expected Little Hart to modify the car like this, but thankfully it wasn't bad.
"Everyone, stay close, we'll be leaving the main road soon."
"receive!"
"receive!"
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After leaving the main road, the car suddenly started to bump and jolt.
The speed of the car has also decreased from 100 kilometers per hour to 30 or 40 kilometers per hour.
The tires crunched over the gravel.
The dust that rose up was dispersed by the breeze and drifted across the empty wilderness.
On the reddish soil, low shrubs and grasses add a lot of greenery to the earth.
The withered but still standing dead trees, and the occasional glimpse of white bones, tell the story of the cruelty of this land.
Following the original tire tracks, the four vehicles moved forward slowly.
From the scorching, direct sunlight to the setting sun.
It was already evening.
The lingering sunlight bathed the wasteland in gold, its outlines clearly visible against the backdrop of the setting sun, blurring the boundary between sky and earth.
After glancing at the map, Jason patted Dolino, signaling him to stop the car.
"Guys, we'll have to camp out in the wilderness tonight."
After everyone got out of the car and relaxed, Jason told them about his decision.
Looking around at the surrounding wilderness, little Hart rubbed his back and exclaimed excitedly, "Yes! I love camping!"
Corinna smiled and said, "It looks pretty good."
Although both the mine and this place are in the middle of nowhere, the different environments make for a completely different feeling.
One is a job, the other is freedom!
As for the others, they didn't have any objections. They were all rough men, especially those in the gold mining industry, who were used to sleeping in the wilderness.
Before it got completely dark, everyone took a short break to relax and then quickly started packing up their camping gear for the night.
under night.
The four vehicles were arranged in a square shape, with a bonfire already lit in the middle.
"Everyone, let's get hyped!"
Little Hart even pulled out Brent's stereo, and as soon as the switch was pressed, rousing music instantly echoed across the wilderness.
Barbecue, beer, and music and dancing!
As the stars twinkled, the Wilderness Party officially began.
Corinna was alright, since she had seen them party before at the mine, but this was the first time Angel had ever seen it.
"Mr. Jason, it's best not to drink too much outdoors," Angell said, raising his voice amidst the music, his voice tinged with concern.
Jason replied loudly, "Don't worry, it's fine, they know what they're doing."
They were drinking beer, and it was limited quantity. At most, they were a little tipsy, but it was impossible for them to be drunk.
Jason patted Angell on the shoulder, indicating that he should relax.
Angel shrugged, and especially after Jason gestured for him to see Dolino and the others, he felt relieved.
The two armed bodyguards, who had not touched a drop of alcohol, scanned their surroundings with sharp eyes, remaining vigilant.
Very dedicated!
Clearly, his worries were somewhat unnecessary.
Under the starry sky, in the wilderness, with beer intoxicating the air, the group, having eaten and drunk their fill, sat around the campfire, chatting idly, carried on the gentle breeze.
From news and current events to strange tales and anecdotes, from football to gold, the topics are diverse and wide-ranging.
Especially gold, which they, as professionals in the industry, could talk about endlessly.
Relieved, Angel downed two bottles of beer, his face flushed, and he became quite excited. He immediately started talking, recounting many of the gold rush legends he knew.
He got excited as he spoke, his tone becoming impassioned, which drew cheers from the crowd.
Laughter and cheerful conversation filled the air, and with a touch of intoxication, everyone chatted happily.
The festivities lasted until midnight.
Under a sky full of stars, everyone quickly packed up and went into their respective tents.
After a long and bumpy day, with the journey barely halfway complete, they quickly fell into a deep sleep, exhausted from the day's work.