Alaska Gold Rush Diary

Chapter 156 Governor of Alaska

Chapter 157 Governor of Alaska

Marshall felt both embarrassed and angry.

He was furious when he thought about how this guy had just been putting on airs and praising him.

This guy is obviously trying to embarrass me on purpose!

However, his strongest feeling at that moment was curiosity.

He had personally surveyed the area and found no gold there, so why was he able to reap a bountiful harvest there?

In fact, if he had enough experience, he would have been able to guess the reason, but he clearly does not have that knowledge.

At this moment, everyone stepped forward to chat with Zhou Xin, as if he were surrounded by stars.

Marshall stood to the side, but no one even glanced at him.

Zhou Xin kept introducing himself to the various gold prospectors who came up to him, until his face was stiff from smiling so much.

But this also allowed him to get to know a lot of people, including many seasoned gold diggers like James.

He joined the guild and chose to attend this gathering because he wanted to expand his network through this platform, and now his idea has come true.

Of all the people he talked to, the one he talked to the most was Audrey, the guild leader's granddaughter.

She seemed very interested in Zhou Xin's experiences, and kept asking him questions about his gold rush journey.

Zhou Xing naturally wouldn't tell her his secret, but he briefly recounted his experiences panning for gold in the rainforests of Australia and South America.

Audrey stared wide-eyed, her face full of curiosity, listening intently to Zhou Xin's legendary experiences.

The way the two were chatting happily made Zhang Jianing, who was standing to the side, feel a sense of crisis.

But she wasn't that petty; she kept smiling throughout and occasionally added details to Zhou Xin that showcased his gold-digging talent.

"You are truly a remarkable gold prospector. Although your gold-mining career wasn't long, your experience was more exciting than most!"

Audrey made no attempt to hide her admiration for Zhou Xin, her beautiful eyes gleaming with an unusual light.

She was now filled with excitement.

The young man in front of me truly possessed a rare talent for gold mining, and was full of courage and perseverance.

Perhaps, he is the one who can help his grandfather realize his dream and make up for the regrets of half his life.

With a woman's intuition, Zhang Jianing immediately noticed the unusual expression on Audrey's face.

This immediately alerted her.

Could it be that the beautiful woman in front of him has developed feelings for Ah Xin?

A complex mix of feelings welled up inside her. On one hand, she was happy that her boyfriend possessed such charm, but on the other hand, she was worried about her own position.

After all, the beauty in front of him was in no way inferior to his own; at most, he just had a bit more of a mixed-race look.

Her mind was racing with all sorts of thoughts, and she unconsciously tightened her grip on Zhou Xin's arm.

After chatting for a while, the group suddenly felt the surroundings quiet down, and everyone looked towards the main entrance.

Guild Master Stanton led a middle-aged man through the main gate.

Behind the middle-aged man were several burly men in black suits, who appeared to be his bodyguards. Although Stanton was much older than the man, he was very respectful to him.

Zhou Xin's heart skipped a beat; he vaguely felt that the middle-aged man looked somewhat familiar.

"Good heavens, isn't that Governor Gibson? What's he doing here?"

Hearing the exclamations of surprise from those around him, Zhou Xin immediately remembered.

He had seen him on TV a few times, so he recognized him.

This middle-aged man was none other than Alaska Governor Gibson!

Although in the United States, these officials are not that far removed from ordinary people, they generally certainly wouldn't be in such places.

"Ladies and gentlemen, let us give a warm welcome to Mr. Gibson!" Stanton said loudly as he led Gibson to the center.

The crowd erupted in enthusiastic applause.

Gibson smiled and gestured with his palm, indicating that everyone should not stand on ceremony.

After the applause subsided, he smiled and said, "Everyone, please don't be so polite. I just wanted to come and see you brave gold prospectors."

I've always had a special feeling for gold prospectors because my grandfather told me that our family made our fortune through gold panning hundreds of years ago.

Stanton chuckled and said, "That's right. Mr. Gibson has a deep connection with gold prospectors. Before he entered politics, he even experienced gold panning in my mine."

The crowd erupted in cheers again, their faces beaming with excitement.

Their excitement is understandable. After all, the gold prospector community is very small, and in the minds of many ordinary people who do not understand the gold prospector industry, gold prospectors are a group of naive people full of unrealistic dreams.

Now that they have gained recognition as governors of a state, they are naturally very excited.

"Everyone, please don't be shy. Eat, drink, and have fun. I know that gold panning is a very hard job, so please don't let my presence spoil your precious time of relaxation. I would feel very ashamed if that happened."

Gibson was very considerate, and many people applauded excitedly.

Surrounded by bodyguards, Stanton led Gibson through the crowd and into the house.

As he passed through the crowd, Gibson greeted or shook hands with those around him warmly.

Stanton and Gibson went to the second-floor reception room. At Gibson's signal, the bodyguard closed the door and stepped outside.

"I am very happy to see the gold mining guild you founded grow stronger step by step."

Stanton smiled and said, "The gold market is doing very well right now, so more and more people are investing in it."

"Yes, gold prices are soaring without any sign of abating. Some people in the economic department have conducted systematic surveys and analyses and estimate that gold prices will see a significant increase in the next two years."

Stanton didn't seem particularly happy about the news, calmly saying, "This might be a good thing for people in our line of work."

"Maybe?" Gibson understood the implication in his words.

Stanton nodded: "That's right. As the price of gold rises, the land rental fees for mining will definitely increase significantly. This may not have much impact on experienced gold miners who are deeply involved in this industry, but it will have a huge impact on newcomers or those who want to enter the industry."

Gibson said thoughtfully, "You're right, after all, not every gold prospector can make money from gold mining."

"It's not just that. In fact, most gold prospectors don't make much money, especially newcomers with little experience. Just breaking even is considered a success."

"But I heard that there was a new gold prospector in Anchorage who made a fortune on his first mining trip and even has to pay hundreds of thousands in taxes every month."

When Stanton heard Gibson mention Zhou Xin, his eyes lit up, and he nodded repeatedly, saying, "Yes, we all think he's a gold prospector with unlimited potential, and he might even become the king of gold mining in this land."

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