Chapter 743 - 468: Probing

Chapter 743: Chapter 468: Probing

They entered the city, driving slowly along the main thoroughfare, Franklin Street.

On both sides of the street, century-old red brick buildings were crammed side-by-side. Their time-weathered walls stood as silent witnesses to the city’s changes.

Warm, yellow light from shop windows gently pierced the frosted glass, spilling in soft streams onto the pavement and creating a cozy atmosphere on the cold street.

At the same time, tourist shops with signs advertising sled dog rentals and glacier cruises lined the street.

These added a touch of modern commerce to the old-fashioned street.

The signs swayed gently in the breeze, making a crisp sound as if enthusiastically beckoning tourists from all over.

An endless stream of pedestrians came and went on the street.

Tourists strolled leisurely among them, their gazes lingering on the street-side scenery as they enjoyed this rare moment of peace.

Everything intertwined, painting a picture brimming with the unique character of Alaska.

One couldn’t help but be intoxicated by the unique charm of Juneau City.

"It’s a shame you came at the wrong time of year. If it were summer, I could take you out on my boat to fish for salmon. The salmon in Juno is pretty good."

Jeff drove the Pickup Truck, keeping his eyes on the road. At the same time, he made sure to keep up the conversation with Feng Mountain, his gaze occasionally flicking away from the road toward him, afraid of making him feel neglected.

Hearing this, the corners of Feng Mountain’s mouth lifted into a faint smile.

’Jeff is just making small talk,’ he thought, but decided to play along.

"Man, you forgot I have the River Beach. If you want to go fishing, I’d be more than happy to take you to the Bering Sea to fish for halibut. Now that’s what I call exciting—a real man’s game!"

"Oh, right! I can’t believe I forgot!" Jeff slapped his forehead, feigning a lapse in memory. Then, his tone shifted, and with a look of casual indifference, he asked, "By the way, I heard you’re planning to buy four fishing vessels. That’s no small investment. Are you feeling any financial pressure? If you need any help, I might be able to do something."

After speaking, he tilted his head slightly to look at Feng Mountain, secretly observing his reaction with a probing glint in his eyes.

’Oh!’

’So even you know about the plan to buy fishing boats.’

Feng Mountain raised an eyebrow slightly. He turned to look at Jeff, his face holding an unreadable, half-smiling expression. "Your intel is pretty good," he said, half-joking. "Did someone at the camp tell you?"

Jeff’s heart skipped a beat, and a flash of nervousness crossed his face. He was terrified that Feng Mountain would get the wrong idea.

He quickly waved his hands, his voice tinged with a sense of grievance as he explained.

"Man, I swear I wasn’t prying. The news came from the River Beach. You know as well as I do, the pay and benefits on the River Beach are top-tier in the entire fishing industry. Every fisherman in Alaska is dying to join the fleet, so the news spread fast. I just happened to overhear it."

’So, it came from the River Beach.’

Feng Mountain frowned slightly.

He suddenly remembered a call from Alvin a couple of days ago while they were logging timber to build the classroom.

The crew of the River Beach was exhausted from long periods of high-intensity fishing, which had led to a frequent occurrence of injuries.

Considering the crew’s physical condition, Feng Mountain had agreed to let the River Beach take a break to rest and reorganize.

He had also told Alvin to start preparing, as they would be going to Russia in a while to purchase the fishing vessels.

’Alvin must have shared the news about buying the boats to boost the tired crew’s morale.’

Then, Feng Mountain looked at Jeff.

He noticed the nervous look on his face and how his hands were gripping the Steering Wheel a little too tightly.

He instantly understood and gave a knowing smile. With a reassuring tone, he continued their conversation, letting out a soft sigh.

"As you know, the Crown Territory just went through a cold wave and snow disaster. The losses were pretty severe on all fronts, so funding the new boats is definitely a bit of a strain right now."

Hearing Feng Mountain’s sigh, Jeff remained outwardly composed, but inside, his heart bloomed like a splendid flower as he gloated in secret.

’Pressure is good!’

’Pressure means I have an opportunity.’

After all, just six months ago, he had been nothing more than a low-level employee at an oil company, quietly getting by.

He rushed about every day, buried in tedious work, earning a salary that was just enough to cover basic living expenses.

When he finally saved up enough vacation time, he couldn’t wait to go hunting on the Tundra to release his work-related stress.

However, disaster always strikes when you least expect it.

A sudden Blizzard instantly shrouded the entire Tundra in a blanket of white.

The wind howled and the snow raged. He lost his way in the icy wilderness.

In a panic, he managed to find Kevik Camp and took shelter inside.

However, upon entering the camp, he discovered the camp manager had been attacked by a brown bear and was in critical condition.

At that moment, Jeff thought his luck had run out, unable to find peace even on his vacation.

But who could have known that this stroke of misfortune was actually a visit from Lady Luck?

Not only did he survive the Blizzard, but by a stroke of luck, he also met Feng Mountain, who had come to the rescue.

From then on, it was as if he had been blessed by fortune itself; good luck followed him everywhere.

Not only did he have the honor of meeting Chief Welta, but by leveraging his connection with Feng Mountain, he achieved a huge leap in his life.

He went from being an obscure, low-level employee to a high-level director at the oil company overnight.

Jeff understood that all of this was thanks to Feng Mountain, the man beside him.

Now, the Crown Territory was facing financial problems.

Jeff instantly realized that his good fortune seemed to have arrived once again.

A flicker of excitement flashed in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth subconsciously turned up. But he reacted in a split second, suppressing his delight and quickly putting on an expression of empathy.