145: Chapter 145 Discovering a Gold Mine

Deep in the jungles at the border of Guinea and Sierra Leone in West Africa, several days of exploration work finally came to an end.

Old Xu first led his confidants to complete a simple survey, figuring out the general location of the gold mine and the surrounding terrain. Once the top geological exploration and mining engineers hired from domestic sources with high salaries arrived in batches, the group braved the sweltering heat of the jungle to carry out a comprehensive professional survey. Work such as rig sampling, reserve estimation, and mining condition assessment was conducted, with every set of data being precisely recorded.

After all the exploration results were compiled, Old Xu reported to Chen Mo via an encrypted satellite phone:

"President Chen! The exploration results are out. This is a high-quality gold mine!"

Far away at the Tianxing Group headquarters in Shanghai, Chen Mo asked over the phone:

"Tell me the details."

Old Xu reported:

"President Chen, our mine is a shallow-type symbiotic deposit of placer gold and rock gold. The confirmed gold reserves are a full 22 tons, and the prospective reserves could go even higher. The grade isn't low either, with an average of 3.8 grams of gold per ton of ore. It's a high-grade, easy-to-mine variety!

Furthermore, although the surrounding terrain is remote, there are no complex geological faults. Open-pit mining will suffice, so the difficulty is extremely low. Building supporting roads won't take much effort either. Both mining costs and output efficiency have far exceeded expectations!"

After hearing this, Chen Mo said:

"Mm, very good. Proceed with the mining matters immediately.

First, connect at full speed with domestic and local African mining equipment manufacturers to purchase a full set of mining machinery, including excavators, crushers, gold panning equipment, and transport vehicles, and have them delivered to the mining area via expedited channels;

Second, recruit young and middle-aged labor locally from those Tianxing Group has aided, then dispatch a group of technical backbones from domestic branches to form a professional mining team and conduct safety training;

Third, the security of the mining area must be kept strictly confidential. If there aren't enough people, transfer more from domestic locations. If weapons and equipment are insufficient, go buy them. We must strictly guard against prying eyes from local forces and the West."

Old Xu responded:

"Understood, President Chen! I'll immediately implement the equipment procurement and team formation to ensure work starts as quickly as possible!"

"Mm, safety and confidentiality remain the top priority. Report any situation at any time."

Chen Mo hung up the phone after finishing.

After handling the African gold mine matters, Chen Mo thought about how he had been buried in work and moving non-stop for a long time. He needed to go out for a walk and relax.

Outside the window, the autumn air was crisp and clear, making it the perfect season for an outing.

Chen Mo drove back to his private manor and saw Su Yingxue tending to the plants and flowers in the courtyard.

Chen Mo walked over and said:

"It's rare to have some free time. The Simple Life Festival is being held over at the Expo Park. Singers like Jonathan Lee, Sylvia Chang, and Pu Shu are all there. Do you want to go listen to some music together?"

Su Yingxue's eyes curved into crescents as she nodded with a smile:

"Sure, it's a good chance to relax. I'd also quite like to hear Mr. Jonathan Lee sing."

The two of them tidied up briefly and drove to the Expo Park.

At this time, the Simple Life Festival venue was a sea of people, with drums thundering and firecrackers blaring.

Uh, there were no firecrackers blaring; the Expo Park was a key controlled area and a densely populated place, so fireworks were strictly prohibited.

Fans who had traveled from all over gathered here, their eyes full of anticipation and excitement.

Wearing a mask, Chen Mo held Su Yingxue's hand and found a spot with a good view to stand.

On stage, Sylvia Chang, Tanya Chua, and Pu Shu took turns performing. One classic song after another rang out, with rounds of applause and cheers rising from the audience.

Before long, the event reached its climax. Jonathan Lee slowly walked onto the stage and began with a classic hit that resonated deep in people's hearts. His rich voice sang of all aspects of life, and the fans below instantly erupted, singing along softly to the melody.

After the song ended, thunderous applause filled the venue. Jonathan Lee held the microphone, looked at the audience with a smile, and said:

"I've sung so many songs. Today, I'd like to interact with the friends in the audience. I'll randomly pick a lucky viewer to come on stage and sing a segment together. Is there anyone who wants to come up?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd below raised their hands and cheered.

Jonathan Lee's gaze swept across the crowd and fixed on Chen Mo, who stood out with his extraordinary aura. He smiled and pointed:

"Let's go with this gentleman wearing a mask. I've seen you listening for a long time down there. Please come up to the stage."

The sudden call-out startled Chen Mo for a moment. Beside him, Su Yingxue also gently tugged at his sleeve, her eyes full of amusement.

The surrounding fans all turned to look, their eyes filled with envy. Chen Mo smiled helplessly, took off his mask, and led Su Yingxue slowly toward the stage.

The moment he took off his mask, the crowd below went silent for a few seconds, followed by an explosion of earth-shattering exclamations!

"Am I seeing things? Is that President Chen? Chen Mo from Tianxing Group?!"

"Heavens! It really is President Chen! He actually came to a concert too!"

"Oh my god, I've lived long enough! I'm actually seeing President Chen in the flesh!"

Chen Mo: ...

At this moment, Tianxing Group's Official Authorities' livestream was broadcasting the Simple Life Festival. The camera happened to catch Chen Mo's figure, and the livestream chat instantly exploded. The bullet comments began to flood the screen:

"Who can relate! Family! I actually ran into President Chen in the livestream!"

"President Chen actually came to the Simple Life Festival low-key and even got called onto the stage by Jonathan Lee. This is too amazing!"

"President Chen just ran off to a concert because he had nothing to do. His life is way too comfortable!"

"Who would have thought a business tycoon would love concerts in private? I suddenly feel like President Chen is much more down-to-earth!"

"Help! I screamed the moment President Chen took off his mask. His looks and aura are both top-tier; he's a total heartbreaker!"

"Help, sisters, I'm about to be flooded! Sisters!"

"Upstairs, tell us more, tell us more, what kind of water!"

"Tsk tsk tsk, President Chen is the center of attention wherever he goes!"

"Will President Chen sing on stage? Waiting for him to open his mouth; I want to hear a business tycoon sing!"

"Mr. Jonathan Lee is too good at picking! Just a random point and it's the bosses of Tianxing Group. What kind of heaven-sent luck is this!"

"President Chen could be chosen even when traveling low-key. That aura really can't be hidden!"

"Who is the girl next to President Chen? Her aura is incredible! She's as clean and pure as a fairy!"

"She looks so good even without makeup. Her eyes are gentle and clean; she's simply ethereal!"

"Long hair reaching her waist, as pure as a lotus. Her beauty is truly breathtaking!"

"I'm stunned by the beauty of the lady next to President Chen! Her aura is so clean!"

"President Chen's taste is too good! Everyone around him is so stunning!"

"The lady is just standing there quietly, gentle yet with an aura. She and President Chen are such a perfect match!"

"Family! I've actually become a huge fan of the lady next to President Chen!"

"The lady looks so gentle and clean. Standing with President Chen, the picture is just too pleasing to the eye!"

"What a divine pairing in one frame! Both of them have incredible auras!"