pjbooks Chapter 110: Mine Owner William
Chapter 110: Mine Owner William
"Let's rest for three days first, and then we'll talk about it!"
"That's it, everyone can leave now."
Standing in front of the town hotel, Jason waved, his face still showing signs of fatigue, and even his once flowing blond hair now looked a bit greasy.
Not only Jason, but everyone else was in the same boat, no longer as spirited as before, and looking quite disheveled.
At this moment, thirteen days had passed since they went out to explore for minerals, and they had finally returned to civilized society from the wilderness.
Although the town was small, the hotel was still very cozy. After settling everyone in, Jason went straight to the bathroom to take a good shower.
During this period, Angell took Jason to four different locations, spending almost all their time on the road except for rest periods.
After more than ten days of continuous bumpy travel, everyone's buttocks were practically torn to pieces.
That alone wouldn't be so bad, but the main problem is that we didn't gain anything.
Although, according to Angell, this situation was commonplace, it repeatedly dampened the enthusiasm of the group, who had never had any experience in prospecting.
Once, enthusiasm dropped by 20%, which was acceptable and within expectations.
The second time, my enthusiasm dropped by 40%, but that's okay, there's always the next goal.
After three attempts, his enthusiasm had dwindled to only 40%. He rubbed his aching bottom, his eyes filled with confusion.
Four times, his enthusiasm was almost completely worn away, his eyes were vacant, and he felt physically unwell.
Even Jason was exhausted. After inspecting the fourth inspection point, he turned to the nearest town to rest and regain his confidence.
After washing up, Jason fell into a deep sleep while lying in bed.
Meanwhile, in another room, Little Hart and Ada rushed to the bed the moment they entered.
tired.
I'm so tired!
Although supplies were plentiful, they could only afford to eat, drink, and wash up; taking a bath was definitely out of the question.
Add to that the arduous journey through the wilderness over the past ten days, facing scorching sun and sandstorms, and being able to maintain a basic level of dignity is already quite an achievement.
When everyone gathered again, it was already the morning of the next day.
Sitting in the hotel restaurant, eating the simple breakfast provided by the hotel, everyone's spirits had improved considerably.
Jason clapped his hands together twice and said to everyone, "Everyone, have a good rest and have fun for the next three days. If you have time, you can go and buy some of your favorite snacks to keep you alert on the way."
"Jason, you're a devil! This isn't resting, it's more like resupplying!" Little Hart wailed, suddenly finding the bacon in his mouth tasteless.
Corinna leaned back in her chair, her face showing a mixture of unspoken words and something else.
To be honest, she already regretted coming out with Jason to explore for mines. Although she knew it would be tough, it was clearly beyond her imagination.
Ada was alright, but she also experienced noticeable soreness in her lower back.
The most arduous task was probably undertaken by the three-person photography team. They not only had to carry heavy cameras, but also needed to constantly concentrate on shooting, which was a double torment of both mind and body.
"Jason, how about we rest for a few more days?"
After Corinna said those words, everyone present looked at Jason with shining eyes.
"No need, I have experience," Angell said before Jason could reply. "Don't worry, I have experience. Three days of rest will be enough."
These words were met with several pairs of fierce glares.
Corinna's knife and fork made a loud crunching sound on the plate.
"We'll see how it goes, we'll talk about it when the time comes." Sensing that something was wrong, Jason made the decision immediately.
After breakfast, Corinna, Ada, and Little Hart formed a small group and planned to explore the town thoroughly, and also see if there was a place that sold alcohol.
As for Jason, according to Hart Jr., the moment you become a big capitalist, you're kicked out of the team.
Jason took Dolino and Lica for a stroll around the town.
The town is small, with only about thirty households. The main road in the town connects to the highway, providing a place for travelers to rest briefly.
The coming and going tourists also contribute to the town's income, and the two complement each other.
The entire town is surrounded by artificially planted shrubs and trees, which serve to protect against wind and sand and wild animals, while also providing shade in the summer.
"Boom boom boom~"
A burst of machine noise instantly caught Jason's attention.
A large truck, billowing black smoke, was struggling to transport a ore washing machine, moving slowly and carefully.
The appearance of this behemoth clearly indicates that there is definitely a gold mine nearby!
"Isn't this William's 'Devourer'? Why is it being moved out of the mine?"
"You don't know, William has made a fortune. He bought a large tract of land not far east of town. They say a prospecting company found a lot of gold underground there."
"Looks like William's about to strike it rich again!"
"You can argue with that. I just don't know if William still needs the miners. I'll definitely have to ask him later."
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Jason perked up his ears and listened quietly to the crowd's discussion.
Jason took out his cigarettes and handed them out one by one, asking with a curious look, "Gentlemen, who is this William you're talking about?"
An elderly man took the cigarette Jason offered, lit it, and said with a mix of admiration and感慨, "William, that kid is a legend in our town."
"Oh!" Jason chimed in, playing the perfect straight man. "Hey sir, tell me all about William. I love hearing stories like this."
"This William, he wasn't originally from around here, I heard he wasn't even a local, back then..."
Once one person spoke, the others followed suit and shared the information they possessed.
Jason pieced together the information from everyone and managed to reconstruct the full picture of William.
Approaching fifty years old, an outsider, he was originally the owner of a company. After going bankrupt, he entered the gold mining industry in his thirties and now owns five or six mines of varying sizes.
I recently acquired a very large mining farm!
In short, based on the information we have, William is definitely a successful person in his career!
Jason didn't care about the others, nor did he care about William.
But looking at the details, the land here is definitely rich in gold!
This is the most important!
Watching the slowly moving ore washing machine, Jason said to Dolino beside him, "Dolino, go back to the hotel and bring the car over. Let's go meet this William."
"Okay, boss."
After Dolino drove up, Jason got in and followed behind the truck.
As the road turned from the main road to a side road, and then to a dirt road, the speed of the truck in front decreased again and again.
The truck driver ahead had noticed Jason's stalking long ago, and after Jason had been following him for more than half an hour, he called for backup.
"Boss, someone's closing in."
Dolino watched the cars getting closer and closer, and reached for his gun with one hand.
"Dolino, Lica, relax and don't worry," Jason said, rolling down the car window and waving at the cars outside.
With gestures from those around him, the car slowly came to a stop on the side of the road.
As soon as the car came to a stop, a burly man, his right hand on the gun at his waist, walked straight toward them, remaining alert.
Jason also pushed open the door and came out, spreading his arms to indicate that he was not in danger.
"Everyone, I mean no harm, I'm just curious."
William frowned, looking the young man up and down. When his gaze fell on Dolino and Lica, his expression became even more serious. However, when he saw Cass carrying a camera behind him, a hint of doubt and confusion flashed across his face.
strange!
This was William's first impression of Jason and his group!
"We're almost at my mine. If you're just curious, then let's stop here."
William's words were utterly unquestionable.
Having worked in the gold rush for over twenty years, William has seen far too many people who appear friendly on the surface but stab you in the back the moment you turn your back. He wouldn't dare gamble on that.
"You must be Mr. William."
Jason quickly grasped the meaning behind William's words, and smiled as he extended his hand, saying, "It's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Jason, and I'm also a mine owner. My mine is located in Bendigo, and I'm here to inspect it. Just now..."
He succinctly stated his purpose and expressed goodwill.
William also removed his hand from the gun handle at his waist, which significantly reduced the tense atmosphere between the two sides.
"I understand what you mean. You can visit my mine," he said, glancing at the camera filming him. "However, I don't accept filming."
"no problem"
Jason made the decision for Cass.
"Come on~" After frowning and thinking for a long time, William waved to signal.
The car followed slowly and soon arrived at the mine. At this time, a corner of the mine had already been leveled by excavators and bulldozers.
While they were unloading and installing the mining machine, Jason wandered around the mining farm.
Judging from the current feedback, Jason is practically drooling.
Detection range: 15 meters (upgradeable: 1 meter for every 100 ounces)
[Detection depth: 23 meters (upgradeable to 100 ounces, or 1 meter higher)]
[Estimated weight: 167.7 ounces]
[Upgradeable gold ounces: 443.35 ounces]
[Note: Gold does not absorb energy; it is only used for upgrading purposes, and its value remains unaffected.]
[Note: Only gold discovered through exploration using one's own methods is of useful value.]
This was the first time Jason had seen such a high-content ore field since they set off. Judging from the current content, this ore field was definitely a rich mine!
Gold placer deposits use g/m³, and rich ore generally has a value of ≥0.8 g/m³, which this mine has clearly met.
Immediately intrigued, Jason offered a cigar and asked, "Mr. William, how much land have you bought around here?"
William, who had been in the gold mining industry for many years, could also see what the young man in front of him meant.
William laughed and said, "Young man, the gold rush business is not easy. Besides, I had a professional drilling company look at this area. I spent a lot of money to buy this land."
It wasn't explicitly stated, but the meaning was clear.
In short, it's a no-go.