Alaska Gold Rush

Chapter 1 I'm Not Blind

Although it is already March, the temperature in Alaska is still very cold, basically below zero.Fortunately, it is not too cold, less than minus ten degrees Celsius, and the people here are used to it.

Chen Ruobai got used to it too. He crossed the ocean with his fellow villagers to America after graduating from high school.After working in a Chinese restaurant for two years, I can be regarded as proficient in English, so I started to wander around restlessly.

Perhaps in his bones, he is not a law-abiding character, and he has learned a whole set of habits in Huahua World that he doesn't know whether it is good or bad.

He has almost no savings, works for a period of time, and goes out for a while.Work on a construction site for two months, save up some money and go to the East Coast.I am interested in fishing, and I will also work a fishing season on a fishing boat that catches tuna.After saving a sum of money, I went to learn to drive fishing boats and speedboats.
After being so carefree for three years, Chen Ruobai, who has always belonged to the lower class, ran to Alaska on a whim, and never wanted to leave.

In many people's minds, Alaska is surrounded by the Arctic Ocean, the Bering Sea and the North Pacific Ocean on three sides. It is cold all year round and belongs to the polar climate.But later Chen Ruobai also knew that there are still many places suitable for people to live in.

In fact, Alaska's vast territory, coupled with the great ups and downs of the terrain, has led to a variety of climates in the state.The south coast, southeast, islands of the Gulf of Alaska, and the Aleutian Islands have a temperate marine climate, which is relatively mild.The inland areas are relatively cold, and the coldest winter can reach minus [-] degrees Celsius.

For example, Chen Ruobai lives in the inland area of ​​Alaska, where the Yukon River flows into the Bering Sea.Because of the gold rush that year, Fairbanks, the second largest city in Alaska, was formed here. There is also Mount Denali, the highest peak in North America, rich in wildlife resources.

Chen Ruobai likes this place because the fishery, mining, and forestry are developed here, and there used to be a crazy gold rush here.This is also one of the main producing areas of salmon, king crab and so on are also fished out from here.

Here you can see the year-round snow, you can also see the aurora, and there are always dog sled races here.

I like the natural scenery here, so Chen Ruobai has settled down in a flash.I didn't choose to go to the beach, but Fairbanks in the inland area, or the small town of Este next to it.

He usually works as a lumberjack, and he is also applying for a tourist guide license. In recent years, many tourists have returned to Alaska for fishing and hunting.

Although the income is relatively low, it is barely enough to live.

Chen Ruobai had a sense of propriety, he was a scumbag when he was studying, and he barely passed high school.There is not much property in the family, he is probably the so-called bottom of the society, and he never thought of becoming an elite, just live his own life steadily.

In the past few years in the United States, Chen Ruobai has also seen some things.

In some stereotypes, Chinese people are generally middle class, but in Chen Ruobai's view, Chinese people are the bottom, without any assets, and that's everywhere.At the bottom, one cannot become an elite just by changing places.

Opening his eyes and looking around, Chen Ruobai was very happy, "Fortunately, it seems that I can see the surroundings clearly today."

Sad to say, he suddenly became blind indirectly in October last year.Went to check it out and found nothing wrong.It's just the frequent indirect blindness day by day, which also makes him unable to work.

"Big Zhuang." Chen Ruobai yelled, wondering, "No, Ryan helped me buy dog ​​food yesterday, so I wouldn't run away."

Da Zhuang is Chen Ruobai's Alaskan dog, which is a combination of pet dog and guard dog.If it wasn't for the indirect blindness last year, he still plans to raise another four or five dogs, and then he can train them to participate in dog sled competitions.

Forget it, I didn't plan to go to Da Zhuang, he knew he would come back when he was tired from playing outside.

Just as Chen Ruobai was preparing breakfast, he heard footsteps outside.

"Robert!"

"Robert!"

Robert, this is Chen Ruobai's English name, barely a 'transliteration'.

It was the landlord and friend Javier Devi and the coworker Nathan Montgomery who pushed the door in.During the period of Chen Ruobai's illness, the two of them came to see him almost every day, probably because it was hard to work in winter and they had relatively plenty of time.

Seeing Chen Ruobai, Dewei was a little surprised, "Are you not blind today?"

"No, I can take the test for a fighter jet driver's license now." Chen Ruobai shook hands with his friend with a smile, and said, "Aren't you going to start work today?"

Montgomery looked a little embarrassed, but he still said, "Tom doesn't plan to hire you anymore. He heard that you have problems with your eyes."

Chen Ruobai was silent for a moment, but then he smiled relievedly, "I understand that I have a problem with my eyes, and he doesn't want to cause trouble because of it. But it seems that I need to find another job, and I have almost no savings."

"As your landlord, I can give you a period of time." Devi joked, "But you really need to find a job. It's hard to find a job as a logger now. You can consider going to the south coast, where there are many fishermen. .”

Chen Ruobai said angrily, "I don't want to fish in the Bering Sea. I thought the Atlantic Ocean would have enough wind and waves, but I didn't know how dangerous fishing was until I got to the Bering Sea. But I may really need to go to the coast, where there will be job opportunities. "

Montgomery said with a smirk, "You can move to Vivian's house, she needs your protection."

Devi said first, "He won't go to Vivian's place, that woman is too tough. I still don't understand which bastard went crazy and raped her!"

Speaking of which, the law and order in Alaska is generally similar to that of other places in the United States, and it is even slightly higher than other places in the United States in terms of violent crimes and sexual crimes.Probably because this place is too remote, some people make trouble after drinking.Property crimes are relatively low compared to other parts of the United States.

It's also nice to have a beer and a barbecue with friends.

Da Zhuang is back. This Alaska, who is [-] centimeters tall and weighs [-] catties, is generally strong, and it can even be said to be a little fat.The main thing is to eat well and have a big appetite.

Da Zhuang ran up to Chen Ruobai with small steps, and licked Chen Ruobai's hand affectionately.

"Still messing around here!" Chen Ruobai joked, rubbing Da Zhuang's soft and thick long hair, "I'm going to take you to move soon, let's see if you can come around by then!"

Da Zhuang didn't care about these things, as long as he was by his master's side, it seemed to be enough for him.

And Chen Ruobai sighed, I should find a job, but it's not easy to find a suitable job!

(End of this chapter)