Alaska Gold Rush Diary

Chapter 185 Each Goes Their Separation

In the United States, ordinary people almost never have the habit of saving money.

It's not that they don't want to save money, but rather that they are caught in the trap of capitalist overconsumption and simply can't save any.

Therefore, those families who appear to live in villas and drive luxury cars may not even be able to come up with tens of thousands of dollars in cash.

This is why a senior programmer with an annual salary of hundreds of thousands of dollars can go bankrupt quickly after losing their job.

They are trapped by capital and controlled by various bills. As long as they lose a stable source of income, no matter how glamorous they were before, they will be immediately slaughtered by capital.

The US's ability to cut off the economic front relies on its citizens' habit of overspending and not saving money.

They have no ability to withstand risks, and even the slightest change could lead to their utter ruin.

For ordinary people, having tens of thousands of dollars in savings is considered extremely wealthy.

It was precisely because of this situation that the sales assistants were stunned when Zhou Xin took out a debit card and said he wanted to swipe it to buy two pieces of Harry Winston jewelry.

It's worth noting that although the two pieces of jewelry he chose weren't the most high-end ones in the store, they still cost over $80,000 in total.

This ordinary-looking Chinese man was able to produce so much cash all at once, which completely exceeded their expectations.

Just as the lead saleswoman was about to take the card, Zhou Xin handed it to the saleswoman who had initially served him.

"Remember to swipe an extra $500; that's your tip."

Although the sales assistant was initially a bit cold, she maintained her politeness and didn't act particularly excessively.

Compared to this snobbish saleswoman, he would naturally prefer to give the sales commission and tips to the previous saleswoman.

"Thank you—thank you!" The saleswoman took the card, her mind still reeling.

When she actually swiped the card to get enough money and saw the balance, her expression became quite varied.

In the United States, anyone with millions in savings is definitely considered wealthy.

When she returned the card to Zhou Xin, what Zhou Xin saw was no longer that professional fake smile, but a bright smile that bordered on obsequiousness.

"Sir, you are such a thoughtful and romantic man. Your girlfriend will be very happy to receive this gift."

The lead saleswoman completely changed her tune, smiling obsequiously, "If you'd like to buy jewelry for your girlfriend again, you can contact us in advance, we—"

"Alright," Zhou Xin waved his hand, interrupting her, "Is everything packed? I'm in a hurry."

The lead saleswoman's smile froze on her face, but she quickly resumed her obsequious and ingratiating smile.

The sales assistant handed him the items, flashing a charming and alluring smile: "Sir, may I add you as a WhatsApp friend?"

Zhou Xin could clearly see that she had secretly pulled down her neckline, revealing a large expanse of snow-white skin and a breathtakingly deep cleavage.

"No need," Zhou Xin took the things, then waved his hand, "I'm in a hurry, bye."

After saying that, he left without looking back.

After he left, the other sales assistants in the store surrounded the woman who had swiped her card earlier, asking her about Zhou Xin's card situation.

"What?! Over 350 million US dollars?!"

The crowd gasped in surprise, then the glamorous saleswomen all looked annoyed.

After leaving the jewelry store, Zhou Xin went straight back to the villa.

When he handed the two pieces of jewelry to Zhang Jianing, her eyes widened, her face first showing surprise, then her eyes glistening with tears of emotion.

No girl dislikes sparkling jewelry, and Zhang Jianing is no exception.

What's more, this was a surprise from the man she loved.

"Thank you!" She threw herself into Zhou Xin's arms, her face beaming with happiness.

With the gold rush coming to an end, everyone could finally get some rest. Edward and Alo told Zhou Xin about their plans for the future.

Edward didn't plan to return to Salcha; he said he had some business to attend to in Las Vegas, but he didn't reveal what it was.

Alo plans to return to Gaia to see his mother.

During his time in Alaska, he maintained contact with his mother through Chinus.

At Zhou Xin's request, Chinos helps Alo settle his mother, who has just been released from rehab.

Zhou Xin would pay Chinos a fee every month, which was eventually deducted from Alo's income.

Now that Alo has a green card, a sum of money, and is an adult, Zhou Xin lets him do as he pleases.

Both men said they would return to Anchorage in early March to begin preparations for the next gold rush season.

Zhou Xin had no doubt about their promise; he believed that unless affected by force majeure, they would definitely keep their word.

Both of them planned to leave tomorrow, and they had already bought their plane tickets.

As for Zhou Xin himself, he planned to return to Salcha as previously stated.

I need to cancel the lease on the apartment I rented, and I also need to fulfill my promise to Jackson to send him my great-grandfather's belongings.

Of course, the most important thing is to recruit "Drunken Wolf" Dawn.

He always felt that Dawn was a very suitable official team member and was thinking about how to persuade him to join the team.

As for Zhang Jianing, her attitude was simple: wherever you go, I will go.

So, early the next morning, the group left the villa together. Zhou Xin first drove Edward and Alo to the airport, and then drove towards Salcha.

Salcha is located north of Anchorage, and its temperature is even lower than that of Anchorage.

The car drove quietly along the road, flanked by tall spruce trees covered in snow.

Zhang Jianing lay back in her seat, leisurely eating snacks, occasionally stuffing a piece into Zhou Xin's mouth.

Logan, sitting in the back, pressed his face against the glass, curiously watching the view outside.

Perhaps it was looking at the snow-covered world and thinking about the scene when it first met Zhou Xin.

Salcha was quite far from Anchorage, and they didn't arrive there until the afternoon.

"It's been a long time since I've been back. It's still as quiet as ever here."

Looking at the nearly deserted street, Zhou Xin couldn't help but sigh.

"Have you always lived here before?"

Looking at the quiet town covered in snow, Zhang Jianing felt a sense of familiarity because of Zhou Xin.

"Yes, it's a bit out of the way, but the cost of living here is still much cheaper than in Anchorage or Fairbanks."

He had no choice but to live here before.

Now, revisiting this place, the situation and my state of mind are completely different.

Zhou Xin wondered how Bemon and Creek were doing.

Having not returned here for almost a year, his mood suddenly became cheerful.

Deep down, a feeling of returning home in glory was faintly rising within me.

However, this is not his hometown, and he does not feel that his return is a triumphant homecoming.