If I were born again, I would marry a strong but short-lived husband.

Chapter 232: How can a woman be worthy of him!

Bai Shaojie didn't expect that the thing he was determined to get would be snatched away by someone else.

He was feeling a surge of anger, but he couldn't find anyone to vent it on.

There were people coming and going in the shipyard, so it was not difficult to find out who Shui Yanze sold the shipyard to. When he heard that it was Shen Suian, he was still confused.

"You mean, he sold the shipyard to a woman?" Bai Shaojie laughed angrily.

The head of the water tribe was annoyed and angry. "This is just nonsense! He has forgotten his ancestors. Women can't even get on the boat, and he actually sold the dock to a woman."

"Master Bai, this Hengshui Ship Village is no longer clean. It has been polluted."

Bai Shaojie gave him a cold look.

The Water Tribe leader's irritable mood was forcibly suppressed.

"Hengshui Shipyard is so big, and you gave it all to Shui Yanze so easily. Then what did you get?" Bai Shaojie said in a light tone, his eyes fixed on the dock in the distance, wondering what he was thinking.

"Well, we... the other people in the tribe got worthless land and shops. After all, he is a direct descendant of the family, and the shipyard is managed by his father." The Shui tribe leader said with a chuckle.

Bai Shaojie sneered.

"If the imperial court doesn't allow sea transportation, the dock will become a ruin. You've taken away all the land and shops. How are these orphans and widows going to survive? Relying on the ruins?" Bai Shaojie was so angry that he wanted to kill someone.

He had the wrong person.

I should have looked for Shui Yanze from the beginning.

The Shui clan leader said, "It has not been easy for us these years. In the past, the entire Shui family worked at the dock. Since the dock closed, we have no other way to make a living."

"We persuaded the head of our family to sell the shipyard, but he insisted on selling other properties to pay off his debts. If I hadn't made a prompt decision to divide the family and property, the rest of us would not have survived."

Bai Shaojie was not interested in listening to his explanation. "Chief Shui, I just saw that the largest merchant ship in Tianhe City is in Hengshui Ship Village."

"You, the Shui family, will have to watch Shui Yanze ascend to wealth and glory."

A hint of jealousy flashed in the eyes of the Water Tribe leader, "The dock belongs to all of us, Shui Yanze, don't even think about taking it all for yourself."

Bai Shaojie brushed off his sleeves and said, "When you have a say in the dock, come back and find me."

"Ah, Young Master Bai, you have to help me, otherwise how can I get the dock back from Shui Yanze?" The Shui tribe leader shouted hurriedly.

"That's your own business." Bai Shaojie left without looking back.

He doesn't work with trash.

If the Water Tribe Chief is of no use at all, then such a person is not worth his help.

Bai Shaojie returned to the Bai family with a sullen face. Before he even sat down to drink a sip of hot tea, Mrs. Bai's maid hurriedly invited him to the upper room.

In addition to Old Madam Bai, the Bai family's patriarch and his wife are also here.

"Shaojie, what have you been busy with recently? Your brother is still in Jingzhao Prefecture. You must find a way to save him as soon as possible." When Mrs. Bai saw her eldest son, she thought of her youngest son who was still suffering.

"If you hadn't spoiled Hong'er, he wouldn't be causing trouble everywhere like a playboy." Old Lady Bai glanced at Mrs. Bai with disgust.

Patriarch Bai spoke in a deep voice, "Let Hong Ge'er suffer a little, so that he can learn his lesson."

He looked at Bai Shaojie, "How is the matter going in Tianhe City?"

Bai Shaojie frowned, "Father, we are a step too late. Shui Tianyou's son has sold the shipyard."

"Then let's find the buyer and ask him to sell the shipyard to us for any amount of money," said the head of the Bai family.

The Shipping Special Battalion is too important to the Bai family, and they must take it at all costs.

Bai Shaojie's face looked even uglier.

"Father, it was Shen Sui'an who bought the dock."

"Who is Shen Sui'an? It sounds like a woman's name." The head of the Bai family frowned.

Mrs. Bai: "It sounds a little familiar."

"She is the bastard daughter-in-law of the Lu family, the eldest daughter of the Shen family." Old Madam Bai said with a dark face, "Why is she joining in the fun? How dare she buy a dock?"

"How could she buy the shipyard? Was it the Duke's Mansion's intention?" asked the head of the Bai family.

Bai Shaojie said, "Shen Sui'an alone definitely can't afford to buy the dock. She must be backed by the Duke's Mansion."

But why does the Duke's Mansion need a shipyard?

"If your aunt wasn't crazy now, she might still be in charge of the Duke's Mansion." Mrs. Bai said with disdain.

Madam Bai glanced at Bai Shaojie and said, "You go to the Duke's Mansion in person and ask the Duke and your uncle clearly. If they are unwilling to give up the dock, then split the profit 50-50 and cooperate with the Duke's Mansion."

"I'll go right away." Bai Shaojie nodded.

"As for the matter of your brother, let the Duke's Mansion put pressure on Lu Yuan to release your brother as soon as possible." said Old Lady Bai.

There was a hint of coldness in Bai Shaojie's eyes. He doubted whether there was anyone in the Duke's Mansion who could suppress Lu Yuan.

Although Mr. Lu failed in officialdom, he had a beautiful concubine at home and lived a happy life.

Uncle Lu, who was painting affectionately with Aunt Cheng, showed a bit of impatience in his eyes when he heard that Bai Shaojie wanted to see him.

"He must be here to plead for his aunt again, wanting the Lu family to take his aunt back." Uncle Lu let go of Aunt Cheng's hand in annoyance.

Auntie Xiao Cheng placed her soft and boneless hand on Master Lu's chest and said, "Master, maybe Madam misses you and wants to see you."

"I don't want to see her at all." Uncle Lu snorted.

He turned and held Auntie Xiao Cheng's belly, "Hurry up and give me a son, this is the most important thing."

Aunt Cheng's smile faltered slightly. She wanted to have a child more than anyone else. Only a child was the foundation of her existence in the Lu family.

But…this morning the little day came again.

She wondered if there was something wrong with Mr. Lu's health.

"I want to see a doctor and recuperate so that I can have children for my master as soon as possible." Aunt Cheng said with a shy smile.

Mr. Lu was very happy. "Okay, okay, go to the account and withdraw 100 taels and take good care of yourself."

Auntie Cheng was delighted and said, "Yes, Master."

She thoughtfully straightened Mr. Lu's collar and said, "Master, please go quickly."

Uncle Lu was not in a hurry to see Bai Shaojie. He spent a long time whispering to Aunt Cheng before slowly coming to the hall.

Bai Shaojie had already drunk his third cup of tea, and he did not look anxious, but rather calm and composed. Seeing Uncle Lu's impatient look, he just smiled and said, "Hello, uncle."

"Brother Jie, what's the matter?" asked Uncle Lu.

"Don't worry, uncle. I'm not here to plead for my aunt today." Bai Shaojie said with a smile, "I want to discuss the dock matter with you."

Mr. Lu was confused. "What dock?"

"Didn't the Duke's Mansion buy the shipyard before the court announced the reopening of sea transportation for the special sea transportation camp?" Bai Shaojie said with a smile.

"Nonsense, why would the Duke's Mansion do such a thing?" Mr. Lu frowned.

If the Duke's Mansion really did such a big thing, he would definitely know about it.

"Uncle, do you know how much you can earn every year if you can get the special shipping camp?" Bai Shaojie asked in a low voice.

"Tens of millions of taels are all small amounts."

Uncle Lu's eyes suddenly lit up, "So many?"

Bai Shaojie nodded, "Uncle didn't know about this? Where did Shen Sui'an get the money to buy the shipyard?"