Alaska Gold Rush

Chapter 285 Constant Accumulation

Although the current gold rush has long passed, Seattle also developed briefly because of the gold rush during the westward movement.But now here, there are few signs of a gold rush.

Not just Seattle, even California, they don't need to rely on gold rush to attract more people.

Chen Ruobai was checking the machinery and equipment. Although Seattle does not need to pan for gold now, the machinery and equipment here is much richer than that in Alaska.The sea transportation here is also very convenient. Every year, a large number of gold diggers purchase and transport equipment here. These are also one of the characteristics of the industry.

Chen Ruobai is naturally familiar with these processes, and knows how to better save money and reduce costs. Some of the more important equipment or replacement parts for some mechanical equipment are purchased on the west coast, and they also start preparations in advance.

Dewei looked at it carefully, and whispered to Chen Ruobai, "It seems that we have been fooled again, and the condition of these devices is not good."

Chen Ruobai was a little confused, so he quickly asked, "I think it looks good, what's wrong?"

"I just saw the engine, and I found signs of overhaul." Devi said in a low voice, "These can only deceive those beginners, or bosses like you who have gold mines but rarely go to the mine."

Then there is nothing to say, since you are planning to choose second-hand equipment, of course you also need to pursue cost performance.It is not impossible to buy some overhauled ones, but it is not worth spending a relatively high price.

If you don't have a suitable machine, you can choose to leave. This is a very normal thing.

Even if it is a new phone, sometimes you have to check it carefully, let alone a second-hand phone, which is naturally more difficult to choose.

At any rate, the company also has four excavators, and Chen Ruobai now understands this better.What kind of price, what kind of demand, these are very clear to him, after all, he knows well about the mining work.

It's not a disappointment. If you can't find a suitable model once, you should run a few more times. You can always find a suitable machine. Now Chen Ruobai doesn't need to have too much sense of urgency, after all, it's not the gold rush season.

"We now have four excavators." Devi said while driving, "I know the mine is big and has enough ore, but four machines are too much for us."

Chen Ruobai didn't think so, and said directly, "Don't forget that we have two excavators that are very small, no rookie will choose those machines. And I also know that their power is very small, and it is more difficult to overcome some complex terrains. .”

Hearing what Chen Ruobai said, Dewei would not object, because he has more right to speak.

The team's first excavator was indeed too small. It was no problem to dig ore sand in flat rivers, but it was really not enough to see in mines.

"I think that at least a [-]-ton excavator is needed, which is more convenient for work." Chen Ruobai said directly, "I also considered the members of the team, and it is not difficult to get five operators together. And once one of them One or two failures will not affect our work progress."

Devi smiled, and then said, "But we will not allow an excavator to be broken for three days and not repaired for five days."

"The main reason is that I want to improve efficiency, and I still need to continue looking for gold mines." Chen Ruobai said directly, "If I can't find a gold mine, several machines work together. If I find a gold mine, the gold rush team will just split up."

Dewei looked at Chen Ruobai and said seriously, "Then your prospecting pressure will be very high, and the mining cost of the team will increase."

"The new members won't get a salary as high as yours." Chen Ruobai didn't joke, "Even if there are three people, I only need to increase the salary budget by 20 US dollars, and they can't get too high a salary and bonuses."

After thinking about it, Devi also thinks it makes sense. It is obviously impossible for some people who come in later to compare with the current team, whether it is base salary or bonus, etc.Therefore, adding one or two people will not bring too much burden to Chen Ruobai.

As for the prospecting ability, there is nothing to worry about. Chen Ruobai's strength is obvious to all.

It's better not to worry about Chen Ruobai. Based on Dewei's understanding of Chen Ruobai, it is generally quite reliable, especially in terms of work.

The most important thing is that, among other things, Chen Ruobai must admit Chen Ruobai's ability and skill in terms of prospecting.Although he has only experienced two gold rush seasons, during these two gold rush seasons, Devi's biggest feeling is that he is simply too busy.

Other gold prospectors may worry that there are no gold deposits, or that there is not enough gold in the ore.But Chen Ruobai's team is different, there is never any need to worry about running out of gold mines, everyone will only feel that they are too busy, not that the gold has been dug out.

There will always be the next gold mine waiting for everyone to dig, instead of worrying about having nowhere to go in the future.

Even if the team adds two or three members and two machines, it will obviously not be a burden, because there are mines to dig.

In fact, everyone discussed in private that there must be gold mines on the other side of Fa Cai Creek, but it must be in a more remote and rugged place.According to their understanding of Chen Ruobai, they must continue to work hard to explore the mine.

Then continue to stay there and work hard, as long as you can continue to work, this will ensure everyone's work and income in the next few years, and ensure that they have a good quality of life.

Dewei glanced at Chen Ruobai's residence enviously. Although the new house is not bad, it doesn't have an outdoor swimming pool and doesn't have that much space.Compared with the villas of rich people, the detached houses of the middle class are still somewhat different.

Devi, who was unbalanced in his heart, found a balance point and said directly, "Aren't you lonely living in such a big place by yourself?"

Chen Ruobai was proud, "My family will come over for vacation soon and celebrate the Spring Festival with me. So you don't need to worry about the space in my house, and don't forget that I also have a girlfriend!"

Dewei, who failed to laugh successfully, drove away, and Chen Ruobai also smiled, and went straight into the house and returned to his study.The advantage of a larger house is also reflected, that is, the space can be better arranged without interfering with each other.

After a brief look at the information, the tutor also came.Of course it's a regular private teacher, teaching Chen Ruobai.

Still focusing on some knowledge of geology, Chen Ruobai believes that knowledge is power.When I was ignorant, I deserted in class, and I never knew how to study hard.But now it's different, knowing that knowledge can really bring you wealth, so you can learn with your heart.

Even if it is still just some relatively common sense things, even if it may be some relatively superficial professional knowledge, Chen Ruobai still learns with relish.Ask questions if you don’t understand, and concentrate on it, just to be able to enrich and improve yourself.

Everyone is learning and improving, whether they are active or passive, in short, they are constantly improving.

Chen Ruobai is naturally the happiest about this, perhaps compared to others, some of his trainings are also more interesting.

Jin Minxi was very envious, she saw Chen Ruobai flying into the blue sky under the guidance of the coach.Chen Ruobai, who was even more excited, was very honest and did not ask to drive himself, but just experienced flying on such a propeller plane.

The sense of direction and space is not bad, and I can also do some simple assisted flying under the reminder of the instructor.All this is a huge improvement for Chen Ruobai. He always feels that some of his tuition fees have not been paid in vain, and he also feels that his efforts have paid off.

This is an out-and-out long-term persistence. It started last year, but last year I failed to persist to the end and failed to fly solo.

This is the power accumulated, and everything is quite satisfactory to Chen Ruobai.Only by continuous accumulation and progress can there be qualitative changes.

The busy and fulfilling Chen Ruobai is studying hard. With the help of Dawson, Chen Ruobai also found a fairly good jig machine.After serious discussions with Devi and Dick, the jig machine was purchased at a price of [-] US dollars. After some maintenance, it can naturally be installed on the ore washing machine, which can further improve the efficiency of ore washing.

I don't know when it started, Chen Ruobai has become used to spending money on his 'weapons and equipment', constantly upgrading and exploring performance, just hoping that they can be more efficient.

Hard work has also paid off. At the end of 2017, Chen Ruobai found a 40-ton excavator again.

This is complete, two 40-ton, one 30-ton, one 20-ton, plus one less than five-ton.

Not to mention the complete range of models, the main reason is that the efficiency has been improved, which is something Chen Ruobai is proud of.If these five excavators work at full speed, the work efficiency will definitely be greatly improved. Even the rich ore in Fa Caixi can be dug in one gold rush season.

All of this is naturally a happy thing, that is, Chen Ruobai's family has come to the United States.It is also a helpless thing for these years of gathering less and leaving more.

But seeing that Chen Ruobai is developing very well, the people in the family are naturally relieved and feel proud.After all, everyone in the family knew what Chen Ruobai was like before, and they couldn't believe that he suddenly developed better.

Celebrating the New Year with family members is naturally something to be happy about.But the fly in the ointment is that Chen Ruobai has a high probability of becoming a bachelor.

It may be nothing when you are in love, but after getting along for a long time, some problems will show up.

For example, Jin Minxi looks pretty, and he has received some education, but Chen Ruobai also understands that education does not mean quality.

Of course, the main problem now is that Kim Min-hee smacks his mouth when he eats. They think that smacking his mouth makes people feel delicious and more polite.But Chen Ruobai's family thought it was impolite to smack their mouths. When Chen Ruobai was young, he was even beaten when he smacked his mouth while eating.

The difference in cultural customs is sometimes really huge.

(End of this chapter)