Alaska Gold Rush

Chapter 119 New Team
Chen Ruobai, who got up early, washed up quickly, took some breakfast and set off with Da Zhuang. He still had business to do, so naturally he couldn't delay.

Driving straight to the beach, there are no seaside villas along the way, but more low-rise and dilapidated board houses that catch the eye.This is generally the residence of some gold-suckers. After all, the place where they work is not the blue sea and silver sand, and this is not a scenic spot.

Seeing Chen Ruobai was very happy, Toby said enthusiastically, "You are more anxious than I imagined."

"It's true, I want to get things done here soon." Standing beside Toby, Chen Ruobai said with a smile, "You must also know that I'm still working on a mine now, and I'm going to go there."

Toby said enviously, "That's why you succeeded. You made a lot of money and you found gold. I can only rent out my boat and want to earn basic guarantees."

Chen Ruobai joked, "It can't be counted like this. You just rented out your boat, and you have to be bound to it. Your income is more than [-] US dollars, but in less than half a year, your life has already made people Very envious."

Toby pointed to a boat in front of him and said, "But you didn't calculate its depreciation cost. In order to ensure that it can work, I need to start maintenance more than a month in advance. In order to maintain it, I have to invest at least [-] dollars a year."

Chen Ruobai also looked at Toby's boat, which is a relatively common gold-absorbing boat in Alaska.Even if the iron flat-bottomed boat is used as the foundation, the excavator is fixed on the bow, and the ore washing machine is placed on the hull, this kind of modification seems relatively easy.

Taking Toby's speedboat, Chen Ruobai climbed onto the boat along the ladder, it was really an old boat.

It doesn't matter if it's rusty, it's okay to be a little rough, as long as it can be used.

Chen Ruobai checked the excavator carefully, while Toby was just standing beside him smoking a cigarette.If Chen Ruobai was not satisfied, he obviously would not pay the rent.

"If I rent this boat, the daily mining cost needs to be at least five hundred dollars." Chen Ruobai looked at Toby and asked with a smile, "The fuel alone is giving me a headache. This is not a small expense."

Toby smiled and said, "It doesn't take that much. We will stop when we reach the working sea area, but the generator needs to be maintained. Under normal circumstances, the cost of three hundred dollars per day is enough, unless the captain has been wasting."

Looking at the washing machine, Chen Ruobai was a little worried, "Is this too exaggerated?"

Toby understood what Chen Ruobai meant, looking at the three-meter-high washing machine, Chen Ruobai felt a little headache.This boat is top-heavy, and Toby's washer belt is too long.

"Many gold suction ships are like this. We pump water directly from the sea and wash ore." Toby explained, "There is a big difference between gold suction and gold panning. We never pile up ore, but wash the ore while sucking sand. .”

This is also true. Gold suction ships generally perform ore washing and sand suction at the same time. Obviously, ore sand cannot be piled on the deck.The load capacity of the boat is very average, so it is necessary to start washing the ore directly when absorbing gold.

Chen Ruobai didn't say much either, many gold-absorbing boats were like this, so there was no need to worry at all.

In the wheelhouse, apart from the captain's steering wheel, there is only a sofa, so you can take a rest.Obviously there is no way to cook here, and people basically rely on people to deliver meals when they are working.

Or overcome it when the time comes, bring a simple stove, and deal with it at noon.These are actually not difficult to solve, and the same is true for most gold-absorbing ships. They need to dock every day and cannot be out for a long time.

Taking Chen Ruobai to the stern, Toby said with a smile, "Do you want to go down and see the main engine?"

Chen Ruobai shook his head, "I don't know about these things, and I can't check the main engine of the ship. But I haven't seen the equipment for offerings, so it's obviously impossible."

Toby explained, "Don't worry, I will definitely add these when we sign the contract. I have sent them for overhaul and will send them over soon. You can see the wiring outside the cabin, then It is used to support nourishment and conduct heat."

After saying this, Toby continued, "The large suction pump is also overhauled here, but you can see the results of the ore washing machine. Our suction pump is connected here, and the ore is directly sent to the ore washing machine."

This is also the difference between gold suction and gold panning. The ore washing machine is directly connected to a pipe with a thickness of more than 40 cm, which is connected to the suction pump.

Chen Ruobai thought for a while, and then asked, "If I rent your boat, you must follow my requirements to work in a suitable sea area."

"But we have to sign a contract. I won't go to dangerous waters." Toby immediately emphasized, "We can't go to complicated seas, you should understand that."

This is also worried that Chen Ruobai wants to go to the 'deep sea' in a flash of his head, which is obviously not possible, and the gold-absorbing boat can't do those things.

Chen Ruobai said with a smile, "I naturally understand, I will definitely not let you go to dangerous sea areas."

Now that Chen Ruobai has said so, Toby naturally felt relieved.He is not afraid that Chen Ruobai will not find gold, because the rent and salary are fixed, which is also indispensable.What he was worried about was that Chen Ruobai was tossing around, the gold-absorbing boat couldn't ride the wind and waves.

Toby also emphasized at this time, "If you rent my boat, you are the boss, and I am just the captain working for you. I will not question your decision. I know what professional ethics is."

Of course the words are good, but Chen Ruobai also understands that some things are not enough to just talk, but also need to look at the performance.

The most important thing is to have a contract. Oral agreements are not guaranteed to anyone, so everything needs to be finalized.

Back on the shore, Chen Ruobai looked at Toby's hut, wondering, "You just live here?"

"I'm going back to Mississippi when the money is over," Toby said with a smile. I can earn 100 million a year, I just want to earn [-] or [-], and I can be very comfortable when I go home.”

This is no problem. Many gold diggers are actually like this. They work hard to make money in less than half a year.

If you earn enough, you can play for half a year.If you don't earn enough, you can still find a job.

The two basically reached an agreement. Chen Ruobai needs to pay [-] US dollars, which is considered to be a package for Toby and his boat. Until the end of the money-absorbing season, Toby will be responsible for driving the boat and other work.

The contract hasn't been drawn up yet, but Chen Ruobai also needs to start preparing for these things.And his own boat can be rented out, and he has also found a job. Toby is naturally very satisfied. This season he has enough protection.

"I will continue to be responsible for repairing the ship, but we have to start work within two weeks." Toby did not slack off, he was still thinking about the bonus, "I can recommend a few good divers, if the resources are good enough, we can Choose two divers."

Chen Ruobai was stunned for a moment, and then said, "But the salaries of divers are very high, I don't want to spend a lot of money."

Toby explained, "The two divers took turns doing the security work and providing oxygen while on the boat."

Chen Ruobai immediately understood that this Toby was really the captain of the ship and knew how to improve work efficiency.

Although divers are fully dressed when they go into the sea, and divers can also provide heat, this does not mean that divers can always work underwater.A diver, that means the diver may need to stop once ashore.

With two divers, the continuity of work can be guaranteed, which seems to be in Chen Ruobai's interest.

Chen Ruobai immediately said, "This is a very good suggestion. I will pay an extra salary, but they can make more money for me."

Toby couldn't help but look sideways, his proposal didn't have any bad intentions.However, those who can accept such a suggestion must be very confident that they can find gold. The salary gap between divers and safety officers is still very large.

"Do you have a good candidate?" Chen Ruobai opened his mouth and said directly, "If there is a suitable candidate, I hope that everything can be done within two days, so that the lawyer can sign the work contract directly."

Toby also said immediately, "Of course I have a suitable candidate, but you still have to prepare a diving suit, which is your responsibility."

"I understand, I will purchase." Chen Ruobai joked, "Divers don't bring their own equipment, I can only choose what is more suitable for them."

Toby thought for a while and said, "Brothers Knight are very good candidates. They cooperate with each other tacitly. Rael's diving ability is very good, but he is too withdrawn. Niels is also very good, and Vince is also good. You can contact them."

Dawson came late, saw Chen Ruobai and Toby talking and laughing, and immediately complained with a smile, "Looks like I have to remind you, even if you reach a contract, you still need to pay me two thousand dollars each."

Brokers, you still need to get money for matchmaking, they are not just helping out in vain with enthusiasm.

Chen Ruobai smiled and said, "I will definitely pay this money. Your job is really easy. You can earn [-] dollars with just a few phone calls. I'm envious of you!"

Dawson was noncommittal. Without years of accumulation, he couldn't make this kind of money.

Chen Ruobai was in a happy mood, naturally it was because some big things were finally settled, and now he was completely at ease.

After interviewing the divers, the Knight brothers were packed, and the two brothers added up to a hundred thousand dollars.

There is no way to do this. Divers themselves are relatively hard and dangerous jobs, so the salary is relatively high.Chen Ruobai also accepted it frankly, how can there be any reward if there is no sacrifice!

Hurry up, Chen Ruobai's investment has exceeded 15 US dollars before the gold boat started working.If you don't have two hundred ounces of gold, you're losing money.

Two hundred ounces, that's obviously not Chen Ruobai's goal, he wants more!

(End of this chapter)