pjbooks Chapter 113: Surprise
Chapter 113: Surprise
Dolino and Lica had their hands on their waists, ready to act at the slightest movement from William.
Hart and his two companions also became displeased upon seeing the two's actions.
"Mr. William, this shouldn't be your mine, right?" Jason opened the car door, got out, and came to William.
"Relax, relax."
William, leaning down on the hood with one hand, said to Jason, "Nothing much, just curious to come and take a look. After all, this area is quite famous around here, and I wanted to see it for myself, you know what I mean~"
"I bet you're just here to join in the fun and have some fun," Jason thought to himself, but his expression didn't change.
"You son of a bitch, you bastard!"
Jason could tolerate it, but Hart, with his fiery temper, couldn't and immediately swore.
"Kid, watch your mouth. This is public land, not your mine!" William said menacingly, a cigar dangling from his lips, his eyes fixed on little Hart.
"That's enough!"
Jason raised his voice, abruptly interrupting the standoff, and snapped at Hart, "Hart, watch your manners!"
He then took a deep breath and said calmly, "Mr. William, please make yourself at home. As you said, this is a public area, so please feel free to look around. I'll go about my business now."
Before William could reply, Jason turned and left. Once back in his car, he floored the gas pedal, kicking up a cloud of dust.
The car wobbled and swerved across the wilderness, stopping frequently to dig holes with a shovel and fill bags with soil.
What was commonplace to everyone else looked on with a puzzled expression, completely baffled.
Seeing the hostile attitude of the crowd, William kindly advised, "Let me give you a piece of advice: this place has been explored by countless gold prospectors. If there's no gold, don't waste your money."
Little Hart retorted irritably, "Whether there's gold or not isn't up to you to decide. We'll find out after Jason finishes his survey!"
William shook his head and sighed, "Those who don't heed the advice of their elders will suffer the consequences."
"etc"
William suddenly froze, his face full of astonishment. "This is your method of detection?! Are you sure it's not some kind of mystical art?!"
That's hilarious!
Although he was a latecomer to the field, he had been working in this industry for over a decade and had never seen such a bizarre detection method before.
He knew how to take samples, but no expert would take samples like that; it was practically an insult to his intelligence!
Little Hart rolled his eyes at William's question and didn't reply.
But that was already an answer for William.
I've learned something new.
He really learned something new today.
He originally came here just to watch the excitement, but he never expected to see such a grand spectacle. It really broadened his horizons.
This piqued his interest, and he wanted to see how many "surprises" this bizarre exploration method would bring him.
The wait lasted for more than an hour.
Jason also compiled the detection data in the car.
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: 9418 ounces]
[Upgradeable gold ounces: 443.35 ounces]
[Note: Gold does not absorb; it is only used for upgrading, and its value remains unaffected.]
[Note: Only gold discovered through exploration using one's own methods is of useful value.]
"Ha ha ha ha"
Jason couldn't help but burst out laughing.
More than nine thousand ounces of gold. He hadn't expected there to be so much gold here; it was beyond his imagination.
He calculated that the quality here was actually 3.7 grams per cubic meter, which is pure high-grade ore!
However, mining is also quite difficult, with the average depth of the gold-rich areas reaching seventeen or eighteen meters.
The investment was large, but the returns were equally huge!
Jason didn't care how these exploration companies took samples or what conclusions they reached. All he knew was that the gold mine was right in front of him, and he would be doing himself a disservice if he didn't take it!
Jason randomly found a water source, took out his gold panning basin, and simply washed the soil sampled. After making a show of it, he drove straight back to base!
"Crunch~"
The car came to a smooth stop in front of the crowd, and before they could gather around, Jason got out.
Seeing the undisguised smile on Jason's face, Little Hart exclaimed in surprise, "It's done?!"
"Yes, it's done!" Jason nodded emphatically.
"Angel, you handle the formalities later, I'll notify the finance department to transfer the funds."
"Ada, Hart, you two need to get busy. There's nothing here, so you need to set up the scaffolding as quickly as possible."
"Dolino, Lica, you too, do you have any comrades to recommend? I need ten more people on my side."
Jason was decisive and efficient, giving instructions one by one and making plans for each task.
William tossed him a cigarette and couldn't help but advise, "Kid, I suggest you play it safe."
"Many exploration companies have drilled here, and you should know the results. As an old man, I advise you not to rely on your gut feeling."
Jason smiled and said in response to William's kind offer, "It's nothing, I'm still young and have time to try and fail, but thank you for your kindness anyway."
William shook his head and sighed. He hadn't planned to speak up. In his view, exploration was no different from before, and he would back down once the data came out.
Who knows!
I watched for over an hour, and it was all for nothing.
Without any planning, I made a decision after browsing around for a little over an hour.
As for drilling and data, it's just a short drive around. What can you possibly learn from that? It's all based on gut feeling.
Jason's actions were nothing short of "nonsense".
William shook his head helplessly and said, "Fine, I'm leaving. Do whatever you want."
"Thank you, Mr. William." The sudden apology surprised William. Before he could react, Jason continued, "I understand your good intentions, but I have my own plans. I apologize for troubling you."
Although rivals are often at odds, and William initially led him astray, he wasn't oblivious to the subtle hints he received.
Judging solely from the exploration reports on paper, there really wasn't much to mine in this area, but what can he do when he has special abilities?
"Good to know. That's all I'll say. I'm leaving now." William waved his hand and drove away.
After William left, everyone began working as Jason had instructed.
Corinna was filled with mixed feelings. Although she was older than Jason and had been in the gold mining industry for a longer time, the two were worlds apart.
From being crushed in the Bering Sea to the endless mines in Australia, if she weren't mentally strong, she would have long since started to complain and blame others.
She is strong and confident. If Jason, who comes from the Bering Sea, can do it, she believes she can do it too!
"Come on, Corinna, you can do it!" Corinna cheered herself on.
Developing a mine is not as simple as it sounds; it requires coordination from multiple parties and procedures from multiple departments. Fortunately, Angel is quite familiar with this area.
At the same time, mining equipment needs to be purchased, mining workers need to be recruited, and all sorts of miscellaneous matters are dauntingly complicated.
Jason also called his parents to briefly discuss the situation and explain his current predicament.
Albert suggested, "Why don't we finish mining this mine first before going to the other one? That would save us a lot of money."
Jason did a quick calculation and made a decision: "It's okay, I still have five million US dollars and more than 3500 ounces of gold, which is enough for the initial development of the mine."
"Okay, you handle it. Just call me if anything happens." Albert didn't try to persuade him any further, and after a brief chat, he hung up the phone.
By this time, the sun was already high in the sky, baking the earth scorching hot. The group headed back to their hotel in the small town.
During lunch, Angel said between bites, "Boss, we need to leave after lunch and try to finish the paperwork here as quickly as possible."
On the way back, Angel explained the procedures to Jason. In short, he could help with the procedures and documents, but Jason, as the mine owner, would also need to sign off.
"Okay, we'll set off later." Jason nodded, and his eating pace quickened.
Hart, Ada, and Corinna stayed behind, leaving the equipment and prefabricated housing procurement to them. Their requirements were simple: once the formalities were completed, the equipment would be delivered!
After giving his instructions, Jason and Angell set off with Dolino and Cass.
We sped along, kicking up dust, and when we arrived in Mildura, the sun had already set, turning the horizon a fiery red.
The doors were tightly shut, and the interior was deathly silent, without a single light; it was clear that everyone had already left work.
Jason found a hotel nearby and checked in. After a quick wash, he took a stroll on the street, something he hadn't done in a long time.
Mildura is an inland town in northwestern Victoria, bordering New South Wales and situated on the banks of the Murray River, boasting stunning natural scenery.
Among them, grape cultivation and wine production are the most famous!
This area boasts the world's largest vineyard, with several other vineyards nearby available for visitors to tour and sample.
The entire town has only about 3.5 people, which is considered one of the larger inland cities.
The town has few high-rise buildings; the architecture is full of colonial style and Italian Renaissance elements, blending seamlessly with the natural scenery.
The lights were dazzling, tourists thronged, and laughter filled the air, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.
Upon arriving in the town center, a profound sense of history washes over you, with the preserved pedestrian streets and cafes brimming with 19th-century style.
"Hello, one coffee, half sugar, and one dessert," Jason ordered, sitting directly by the window.
Dolino and Lica followed Jason at a distance and sat down not far from him.
Inside the café, beautiful and melodious sounds emanated from a vintage record player, echoing throughout the space.
Sipping coffee, eating desserts, listening to music, and watching the bustling crowd outside the window.
For Jason, who had been traversing the wilderness for so long, this feeling was something he hadn't experienced in a long time.
After a quick bite, Jason strolled along the street, wearing sunglasses, and blended into the crowd.
Jason strolled around the picturesque town, stopping occasionally to eat and drink, much like a tourist.
Jason, who doesn't like alcohol, still carried two bottles of red wine when he returned to the hotel.
Inexpensive.
However, the taste was quite good, so Jason, who was trying it for the first time, couldn't resist buying two bottles.