Gold Rush Starts in the Bering Sea

Chapter 68: Visiting the Burn Mine

Byrne took out his notebook, wrote down a phone number, tore it off, and handed it to Jason, saying, "This is the phone number of the local ore washing equipment dealer. Just tell him you were referred by Byrne."

Jason thanked him, saying, "Thank you very much, sir."

The two then chatted casually, mainly about gold, since they both worked in the same industry.

Jason also moved his fishing spot here. Although he didn't catch any fish, Bourne, as a senior, still helped Jason get quite a bit of success.

The chirping of insects and the calls of birds!

Shady trees, gentle breeze!

An old man and a young man sat by the lake, fishing and chatting about a few things.

However, the buzzing mosquitoes were oblivious to my feelings; despite spraying mosquito repellent, I still got bitten a few times.

Ellie, in particular, who had been in high spirits, was now angrily swatting at the mosquitoes.

"Kid, your gold rush career is quite legendary," Bourne exclaimed in amazement after learning about Jason's experiences.

I knew this kid was young, but I never expected his gold rush career to be so exciting.

Speaking from experience, Bourne advised, "Young man, control your greed. Short-term success can never compare to long-term gains!"

"I understand," Jason nodded.

Although it was somewhat amusing, Bourne didn't mean any harm.

His past life experiences were his biggest secret, something he could never tell anyone. His past life experiences, along with his current detection abilities, gave him confidence.

Failure is absolutely out of the question!

For Byrne, years of gold mining had given him a taste of the ups and downs, and he couldn't help but offer advice to young people he encountered.

He could tell what Jason was thinking, so he didn't try to persuade him further.

While the two were chatting, Ellie, who was sitting next to them, spoke up.

Ellie sat in the chair, bored, and said, "Jason, when are we going back?"

Jason chuckled, "That's not what you said when we came out."

While in the mining area, I wanted to leave; once I left, I wanted to go back.

"This is so boring," Ellie pouted, swatting a mosquito to death with one slap. She then held out her hand and said, "Besides, look, there are so many mosquitoes here. I feel like I'm going to get anemia."

"I'll be back in a bit," Jason said, both amused and exasperated.

Bourne invited, "Young man, would you like to visit my mine?"

"I want to go! I want to go!" Before Jason could even speak, Ellie jumped up from her chair.

There would be nothing to do back home, and Lillian would still be keeping an eye on her. Compared to going back, she would rather go to the mines in Byrne, where at least no one would bother her.

Jason knew exactly what Ellie was thinking, and said helplessly to Bourne, "Then I'll have to bother you."

"Then let's set off."

Bourne was quick and efficient, immediately packing up his fishing gear.

Apart from the large fish that Ellie specifically mentioned, all the other fish were released back into the wild by Bourne.

It was just for leisure and entertainment, so Bourne didn't feel particularly distressed.

When the long-awaited big fish was put into the car, Ellie, for the first time ever, helped Jason pack his things.

"Let's go! Let's go!" Ellie regained her energy, sat in the passenger seat, and waved her little hand.

The route we took to get here was almost the same as the route we took to get back, except that we turned at a fork in the road.

The road was more heavily treaded, and although it was still a bit bumpy, it was noticeably more comfortable than the road leading to their own mine.

The roar of the machines could be heard from a distance.

The division of labor in Bourne's mines was more clearly defined, with everyone performing their own duties. In one corner of the mine, there were also two maintenance workers on standby at any time.

The living quarters of the Bern family are not far from the production area, and for those who have been in this industry for a long time, the roar of the machines is already a familiar sound.

"Linda, extra treat today!" Byrne pointed to the fish in the car whose tail was still twitching, looking slightly pleased.

The woman called Linda had a noticeably out-of-shape figure. She worked in a mine, and her face was clearly covered with the marks of wind and sand. She was wearing an apron and wiping her hands, obviously cooking.

"Bourne, the fish is too big and the meat is too dry. Why would you eat it?"

As a chef, Linda was not intimidated at all and pointed out the fish's flaws without hesitation.

Bourne, feeling somewhat embarrassed, walked over to Linda and pleaded in a low voice, "Linda, have some respect, there are outsiders here."

Linda glanced at Jason and his companion, then shook her head and lowered her voice: "Bourne, this fish really isn't good; cooking it would be a waste of time."

She was given face, but her dignity as a chef wouldn't allow her to lie.

"Linda, think of something. You're the best chef!" Byrne said, as if he had high hopes for her.

Linda rolled her eyes, sighed, and said helplessly, "It's really no use. This fish is past its prime. There's nothing I can do as the chef."

While the two were communicating, Jason and Ellie were also communicating.

"Did you hear that? Are you still going to eat?"

Ellie shook her head: "I'm not eating."

She's not stupid; she won't eat anything that doesn't taste good. But looking at that big fish, she still felt a little unwilling.

"Then you know what to do, right?" Jason said, giving him a wink.

Ellie looked embarrassed, but still walked over.

After friendly negotiations, the fish was slaughtered at Bourne's insistence, and two pieces of white flesh were removed.

The method is also very simple: marinate it slightly with lemon, then dip it in egg wash, coat it with breadcrumbs, and deep-fry it directly.

Bourne took Jason to visit the mine, while Ellie stayed in the kitchen, where she kept eating non-stop.

Climbing atop a pile of scrap metal, Byrne looked down at the working mine and said to Jason, "Kid, welcome back to my mine!"

Although he is getting on in years, he is still full of vigor and spirit.

The overall operation mode of a mine is similar, which is nothing more than mining, transportation, and screening, but there are many details!

Water recycling, tailings settling and then washing!

Generally speaking, bedrock is the gold-rich area and the favorite of all gold prospectors. Apart from that, the soil above the bedrock is not entirely useless, but the input is greater than the output.

But here in Byrne, the soil two meters above the bedrock was piled up separately.

Clearly, this also falls within the scope of the cleanup!

Jason frowned and asked, "You're even washing this? Isn't that too much of an investment?"

It's not enough to just find gold; the mine has so much equipment, and the fuel costs per hour are not insignificant.

"Big? How could it not be big?" Byrne gave a wry smile.

The reason is not complicated; it's all about money. When the gold content in the bedrock layer does not meet expectations, these mining areas closest to the bedrock layer become their targets.

Of course, this situation is also a gamble, a gamble that the gold hidden in these soil materials will bring them some gains!

Anyway, the soil above the bedrock layer will have to be cleared, it just takes some time. If the bedrock layer doesn't meet expectations in the end, it's a chance for myself.

"Kid, gold mining isn't child's play; a single detail can determine success or failure." Perhaps lost in memories, Byrne's tone was full of emotion.

"Hey, let's not talk about that," Byrne shook his head, clearing his mind, and laughed, "So, did you learn anything?"

Jason nodded, giving a thumbs-up and saying, "That's quite a harvest."

While Bourne's relentless pursuit of every ounce of gold is admirable, it wasn't of much use to Jason.

Jason can detect the gold content himself, thus enabling him to mine gold at minimal cost!

However, Jason still benefited greatly from the mine's operating model and the control of some details.

Dust billowed and roared from the mine!

While Jason and Bourne were communicating, the people working below also noticed the two and started discussing it over the walkie-talkie.

"What's going on? Nobel just sold its mine next door, is old Berne going to sell his mine too?"

"Ribo, you're saying this scenario is impossible. Bourne values ​​this mine more than his own life; he won't sell it."

"Who is this kid? Bourne's son?!"

"Rhys, if Bourne hears you say that, he'll kill you, I promise!"

"Just kidding, just kidding, please don't tell Bourne!"

"three times!"

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

……

They didn't know much about Jason, since they were too busy to even leave the mines, let alone have time to get to know him.

In the end, under the threat of the crowd, Rhys gritted his teeth and gave in.

During dinner, Jason got to know everyone, and they were all quite curious about this young mine owner.

Of course, the big fish was eventually abandoned.

Even after marinating and deep-frying, it's still hard to eat, especially for Ellie, who immediately put on a pain mask after eating it!