Alaska Gold Rush Diary

Chapter 139 The Informant

Chapter 140 The Informant

Jackson looked at Zhou Xin with a puzzled expression, clearly not knowing who he was talking about.

"Before forcing Uncle Zhang to empty his account, the robbers also coerced another person into buying their bearer gold bar certificates. The Bloodthroat Gang could easily find that person through the information they purchased!"

Zhou Xin's attention was elsewhere at the time, and he didn't notice whether the person was eventually beaten to death or survived.

If he died, that would be fine; even if the robbers found out, it wouldn't be of any use. But if he survived, then he must have witnessed the whole thing.

Upon hearing Zhou Xin's words, Jackson's face immediately turned serious.

"We completely overlooked something so important!"

He immediately picked up his phone and contacted the CIA's cybersecurity department, demanding that they delete the buyer information for the gold bar certificate purchase at that time.

After waiting for about two or three minutes, he received a message that the task was completed, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Mr. Zhou, your thinking is so sharp! You must agree to become an unofficial member of our CIA!" His face was full of eagerness.

What's the most valuable thing in the 21st century? Talent!

Clearly, Zhou Xin is a talent that Jackson absolutely cannot afford to miss.

Zhou Xin remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was carefully calculating.

Becoming an unofficial CIA employee, relying on such a powerful organization, naturally brings many benefits.

However, with so many benefits, there are naturally corresponding risks.

Putting aside everything else, gathering intelligence about the Bloodthirst Gang is by no means an easy task.

This terrifying organization clearly doesn't value human life; even the slightest exposure of one's identity could lead to certain death.

His original intention was simply to strike it rich and make a lot of money; he had no interest in this kind of spy-like work.

However, he has now gotten himself into trouble with the Bloodthirst Gang. Although the CIA has assured him that the Bloodthirst Gang has no chance of finding him, things are not necessarily foolproof.

If anything goes wrong, the Bloodthirsty Gang could pinpoint his location.

At that point, if he had no powerful backers, the Bloodthirst Gang would kill him as easily as crushing an ant.

Having thought this through, Zhou Xin had made up his mind.

"I agree, but I have one condition."

"Go ahead!" Jackson said, beaming.

"I don't want the people around me to know about this, especially my girlfriend. Besides, my main job is gold panning in Alaska, and I can't guarantee that I can definitely help you."

"No problem, the fewer people who know your identity, the better, it's also good for us. As for your work, don't worry, we won't interfere with your normal life."

"From what we understand, the Bloodthirst gang also has influence in Alaska. You should be able to help out there."

Hearing this, Zhou Xin felt relieved.

"In that case, I agree. Are there any procedures we need to follow? We can start immediately."

Jackson smiled and said, "No need for any procedures. I will give you my contact information. From now on, you are my informant. You can contact me directly if you need anything."

"Is it that simple?" Zhou Xin thought he was going to sign some kind of confidentiality agreement.

"That's right, as long as they get our approval, that's enough."

Zhou Xin thought about it carefully and realized it made sense. An organization of the CIA's caliber could easily find out what color underwear you wore yesterday, so there was no need to worry about informants running away or betraying you.

"What if I can't get in touch with you?" Zhou Xin wanted to make sure everything was perfect.

"I will upload your information to our non-staff personnel database. In case you encounter a very urgent situation and cannot contact me, you can call 911 to let them contact our internal personnel."

As long as your information is still in our database, our staff will provide you with the necessary assistance.

You can increase your privilege level within the organization by failing to complete our tasks. Once your level is increased, you will be allowed access to internal contact numbers.

Zhou Xin nodded, thinking to himself: Why does this feel like leveling up in a game?

In any case, at least now when faced with a crisis, I don't have to rely entirely on myself anymore.

After writing down Jackson's phone number, Zhou Xin suddenly changed the subject and asked, "Is the woman in the photo on the back of your phone named Dorothy Hyatt?"

Jackson's expression changed, revealing suspicion and wariness: "Why do you know my great-grandmother?"

Zhou Xin smiled and said, "It's a very coincidental story, so much so that even I find it hard to believe."

As he spoke, he recounted his discovery at the Levengood gold rush site, except that the pocket watch had been left in Alaska and he hadn't brought it with him.

Jackson stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief.

"Oh my god, my great-grandfather was indeed named Jackson, and my great-grandmother named me that in his honor!"

And I've heard my mother mention that my great-grandfather disappeared while panning for gold in Alaska—that was over a hundred years ago!

The CIA agent completely lost his usual composure, his face filled with excitement.

"Perhaps this coincidence is fate's arrangement!" Zhou Xin smiled.

"It's a pity my great-grandmother passed away many years ago, but my grandfather is still alive. If he heard this news, he would jump for joy!"

Zhou Xin could imagine how excited an elderly man, who might be over a hundred years old, would be to suddenly receive news of his father who disappeared more than a hundred years ago.

"I left your great-grandfather's pocket watch in Alaska. I'll send it to you when I get back. I think your grandfather would love to see it."

"Thank you, Xin. Our meeting must have been fate!" Jackson regained his composure, and his eyes showed not only admiration and respect for Zhou Xin, but also a hint of gratitude.

"No need to thank me. I obtained the gold that your great-grandfather hid back then, and now that I've fulfilled his last wish, I haven't taken it for nothing."

The two chatted for a while longer, and both felt a sense of mutual appreciation.

After Jackson left, Zhang Jianing asked curiously, "What did he say to you? He talked for so long!"

Zhou Xin smiled and didn't tell him about becoming an unofficial CIA staff member. He only said that Jackson wanted to learn more about the Bloodthirst Gang and told her about that wonderful connection that spanned a century.

"My God, this is so amazing, it's like listening to a movie story."

"It's quite a coincidence. I never expected that I would complete old Jackson's will so soon after arriving in Los Angeles."

Tears welled up in Zhang Jianing's beautiful eyes as she said with deep emotion, "He must have loved his wife deeply. Even on his deathbed, he still wanted her to know that he loved her."

"It is indeed a somewhat tragic love story. It's just a pity that the place wasn't discovered sooner. His wife must have passed away with a lot of regret and longing."

Zhang Jianing suddenly threw herself into Zhou Xin's arms and said, "From now on, I'll go wherever you go. I don't want to have any regrets!"

"Okay, okay, then you'll come with me when I shower and go to the toilet?" Zhou Xin said with a smile.

"I don't care, I'm going with you!" Zhang Jianing buried her face deep in Zhou Xin's chest.

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