Gold Rush Starts in the Bering Sea

Chapter 83: Armed Defense

The next morning, Jason, who hadn't slept well all night, got out of bed.

Although he didn't witness it firsthand last night, the continuous gunfire still allowed him to imagine what had happened.

This was the first time Jason had encountered such a situation, after all, in his previous life he was just a lowly servant.

"Jason, how are you? Are you alright?" Ada asked with concern as she looked at Jason, who was yawning.

Although he said that, Ada herself was yawning constantly, her eyes were bloodshot, and she obviously didn't get much rest last night.

"It's alright, it's not a big problem."

Looking at the mine that was already operational, Jason asked疑惑地问道, "Did Swell and the others get a good night's rest last night?"

Ada gave a wry smile and nodded to Jason.

It's not just good, it has practically no impact at all. Some young people who live with the elderly are even envious of their sleep quality.

Jason didn't object to Swail's decision, but simply instructed Lika and the others to ensure security, as this sudden turn of events had really put his nerves to the test.

After breakfast, Jason and Dolino drove straight to the small airport.

Upon arriving in Bendigo and meeting up with lawyer Anna, Jason briefly recounted the events of the previous night to her.

"No problem, these are minor issues, our firm will handle them." After understanding what happened, Anna seemed very confident, in her opinion it was just a small matter.

"Boss, once we get to the police station, just give a brief account of what happened last night. If they ask any unnecessary questions, just let me answer them."

Currently, all circumstances are favorable to this side; the case is simple and straightforward, and going to the police station is merely a formality.

However, the necessary instructions should still be given; otherwise, how can a lawyer demonstrate their professionalism?

Things unfolded just as Anna had predicted; it was simply a matter of asking a few questions and repeating what had happened the previous night.

The police also informed Jason of the identities of the four men from last night. Although they were gone, they learned from people in the surrounding area that their main purpose was to steal gold.

As for why they opened fire right away, who knows the reason?

"Dolino, do you have any other comrades over there? Don't worry, their salaries will definitely satisfy them."

As soon as Jason stepped out of the police station, he asked Dolino the question.

Dolino nodded, then said hesitantly, "I can try to contact them, but I'm not sure how many they can send."

"It's okay, we'll take as many as we can."

Jason was also scared. He knew that things were chaotic abroad in his previous life, but this was the first time he had encountered real guns and bullets.

Safety is Jason's top priority; he doesn't want to earn money but not live to enjoy it.

"Anna, are there any helicopters for sale nearby?"

Jason's words immediately drew the attention of Dolino and Anna.

Although surprised, Anna's good professionalism led her to reply, "Boss, our firm can make an introduction."

Jason nodded: "Okay, let me know when you've contacted me."

After explaining everything, Jason and Dolino flew back to the mine.

As the roar of the mine echoed in his ears again, Jason, who hadn't slept well all day, suddenly felt sleepy.

Jason merely frowned at the staff members who were carrying guns because of what happened last night, without saying anything.

After eating a quick bite, Jason went straight back to his room and fell asleep.

When Jason woke up again, it was already close to evening.

The mine has returned to its former state, except that each of the night shift workers now carries a gun on their waist.

That evening, as it was nearing his shift change, Jason had to emphasize a few points.

Jason pointed to Brent's waist and said seriously, "Gentlemen, I don't object to you carrying this thing for a while, but you all need to be careful. Make sure the safety is on properly, and don't fire it randomly!"

"I'm recruiting security personnel right now. Once they arrive, they shouldn't be bringing this thing with them at the mine."

After all, this isn't China; they're all people who yearn for freedom.

Completely abandoning the mine is unrealistic. Jason can only ensure the safety of the mine and maintain order within the mine. As for outside the mine, everyone is an adult and must be responsible for their own actions.

"Jason, don't worry," Brent nodded emphatically, assuring him, "We all understand the importance of things and won't do anything reckless."

Even so, tonight is still a bit tense for everyone, after all, no one wants to go through this again.

After dinner, the studio was brightly lit.

Today's harvest has been collected in buckets and neatly arranged in a corner of the room.

Swail, Old Hart, Young Hart, Albert, and Jason each had a clear division of labor: some cleaned the gold-absorbing blankets, while others separated the gold, making the entire workshop lively.

"They've never really grown up. They'll get tired of watching them after a while."

"Don't say that. When you were young, you weren't as good as them. Back then, you were..."

"Cough cough cough, we were young back then, and you weren't much better off back then either."

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Looking at the young people standing at the door of the workshop, staring intently at the workers leaving to begin their work, Raul and Lecano reminisced about the past.

23.3 ounces.

When the numbers appeared on the electronic scale, Jason was fine, as he already knew the result through his detection ability, but the others frowned.

"Isn't that a bit low?"

"This number is alright, even a bit high, but of course it can't compare to yesterday's harvest."

"Indeed, yesterday's harvest was abnormal."

Everyone chimed in with their opinions and did some calculations. Based on today's harvest and working hours, they were already making a profit by harvesting more than two ounces of gold per hour.

Based on the current results, if the equipment runs non-stop every day, nearly four hundred ounces of gold can be harvested in a week!

"So many!"

"At the beginning at the Kerry mine, the monthly harvest was only a little over a hundred ounces."

"I just don't know when I'll be able to save enough money to buy my own mining farm."

Stop dreaming, get some sleep, and everything will come when you're asleep.

The gold prospectors, who had only recently entered the trade, gazed at the glittering gold under the lights with mesmerized eyes. Some dreamed of the future, while others faced reality.

Albert bottled the gold, screwed the cap on, and tossed it to Jason. "Keep it safe. Weigh it once a week."

Jason smiled and, after everyone left, collected the gold and put it into the safe.

"Jason, I don't want to go to school~" Ellie interrupted Jason's leisure with her head down and a reluctant look on her face.

Jason shrugged. "Ellie, it's not up to you, and it's not up to me either."

"Can't you just ask for leave?" Ellie looked at Jason expectantly, trying to get him to persuade her.

"No," Jason shook his head, refusing outright.

The time has already been set, and the start date of school has been confirmed; what can he do?

"I hate you, Jason." Jason rolled his eyes in exasperation.

You don't ask about Lillian at home, you don't ask about Albert and Ada, but you ask me. It's all settled, okay?

"Just two more days, just two more days and I'll be completely relaxed," Jason thought to himself, calculating the time it would take for Ellie to return.

Albert, with a cigar in his mouth, sat down next to Jason without saying a word, staring at Jason and making Jason feel uneasy.

"Dad, just tell me what's wrong, don't look at me like that."

Albert flicked his cigarette ash and said, "Your mother and Ellie will be going back in a couple of days. Take them home."

Jason sat up straight instantly, shook his head, and argued, "I have things to do in a couple of days! Why don't you take them home, Dad?"

"What is it?"

"Dolino and his comrades will arrive in a couple of days, and I need to attend an interview."

"I'll do it!"

"I've also contacted a lawyer; I need to buy a helicopter in the next few days, and I have to pay for it."

"I paid, consider it your coming-of-age gift. Is there anything else?"

"I...I...I..." Jason stammered, finally exclaiming helplessly, "This is my mine!"

"So what?" Albert glanced at Jason. "What you can do, I can do too. What I can do, can you do?"

One sentence was all it took to defeat Jason!

Jason opened his mouth, wanting to say something but then didn't, finally giving a helpless wry smile, "Alright, I'll take them home later."

On the bright side, it's like getting a helicopter for free.