George Bruce is missing two toes on his left foot and one toe on his right foot.
"See? I also lost three toes due to the frostbite." George sighed and said, "In such extremely cold weather, you can't even feel that you are frostbitten. By the time you find out something is wrong, it's too late. We only stayed outside for more than two hours in the temperature of minus 60 degrees Celsius, and the price we paid was that we lost a total of eight toes!"
"So guys, the boss is right. If you want to go to northern Siberia in this season, you are not going to hunt for treasure, you are going to die! The climate in northern Siberia is much worse than that in Alaska! Just like there are cities like Wainwright and Alpine near Barrow, in northern Siberia, it is simply an uninhabited area. No one can live there for a long time. Even the best scientific expedition personnel will not enter that area in winter. In this season, that area belongs to Satan! The horror there is beyond your imagination!"
After George Bruce said these words, he stopped talking and the room suddenly fell into silence, a silence that was a bit eerie.
Yang Jing clapped his hands, breaking the strange silence. "Guys, I will not give up this treasure map, and I also want to invite you to go with me. But it is obvious that we cannot act in this season, otherwise our fate may be even more tragic than George's..."
Several people laughed quietly, and Yang Jing continued, "How about this, we will wait until June. In June, I will rent an Arctic research vessel, and then we will set off after we are fully prepared. I think that in that season, the kind of disaster that George encountered will not happen. In that season, we can go treasure hunting without worrying about the bad weather. What do you think?"
Chris smiled and said, "I don't care. I just want to keep the boss safe while he's looking for treasure."
The fat man nodded and said, "I don't think my fat body can withstand the severe cold of the Arctic. It seems that in that kind of climate, even polar bears have to hibernate in their dens. I don't think I am more resistant to cold than polar bears."
Several people laughed again.
Yang Jing said, "It seems that we have reached a consensus. Well, let's wait for another half a year! Now, you are not allowed to think about this matter, and it is best not to tell anyone about it. I believe you all understand the principle of confidentiality, so I will not say more. Once I decide to leave, I will tell you in advance! OK?"
"OK!" everyone answered in unison.
While Yang Jing packed up the eight gems and the treasure map, he said to Chris, "Chris, John, Clark, and George, we have been in contact for quite some time. As an employer, I am very satisfied with your work. However, I will probably have to return to my country for a while. I wonder if you are willing to follow me back to my country?"
When Chris and the others heard this, they looked at each other. Chris asked, "Boss, do you mean to hire the four of us long-term?"
Yang Jing put the small box containing the eight gems and the treasure map into the suitcase, then looked up at Chris and the other four, and said seriously: "Yes, I plan to hire you four for a long time! You all know that I am now more or less a small rich man, and I must pay attention to my own safety. And your work during this period is obviously very thorough and professional. I am very satisfied with your work, so I plan to hire you as my bodyguards for a long time."
After a pause, Yang Jing continued, "Of course, except for treasure hunting, I generally won't easily do things that may endanger my life. Even if it's treasure hunting, I will make the most thorough preparations before taking action. After all, no matter how much money you have, if you don't have the life to spend it, it's just a pile of waste paper. What do you think?"
Looking at Chris and the other four, Yang Jing thought for a moment and said, "If you accept my invitation, then I plan to temporarily set your salary at $500,000 in the first year. Of course, I mean per person. If you are still willing to follow me in the future, your salary will increase by 15% every year. I think this salary should be worthy of your work."
As soon as these words came out, Yang Jing could clearly see the eyes of Chris and the other four brighten. However, Chris still said, "Boss, can you please give us some time to discuss this?"
Yang Jing smiled and nodded and said, "I think there is no problem with this!"
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