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Chapter 12 - Father’s Will, You Are in Charge

Chapter 12 Father’s Will, You Are in Charge

He finished speaking and turned to leave, as if he had made up his mind, not looking back even once.

“Hey, old man!”

Liang Haipeng was about to chase after him, but Luo Zhimei stopped him.

“Haipeng, let me go.”

“Old man, Yan Lin is also thinking about everyone!”

“Come on, come on, everyone drink some wine, eat some food!”

Xie Tiancheng looked a bit awkward and somewhat disheartened. If the gathering turns cold, no matter how hot the food is, the heart becomes cold!

Everyone got up, and the gathering ended with a sense of dissatisfaction. Even the children’s table could feel the change in atmosphere.

“Zimo, what’s wrong?” Ma Siyi asked in confusion.

“It’s nothing, just ate too much, let’s take a walk outside.”

Huh?

Everyone looked at Bai Zimo.

Still, the man knew how to explain things. He got up and walked away, the children had finished eating, and the women began to clean up.

A sense of decline spread, and of course, the atmosphere of the meal became increasingly tasteless. It was just like during the New Year. It seemed like everyone was gathering, but in reality, they weren’t. People’s hearts were already elsewhere. Bai Zimo did not go home!

He grabbed his fishing rod and went back out. Since they had dubbed him the “fisherman,” he might as well continue with the role.

“Zimo… Uncle is sorry for you. I should have let your father leave like that back then.”

The word “leave” in the dictionary means to separate from someone or somewhere. I guess it was at that moment that I truly understood what “leaving” meant.

“People will eventually leave, he left early. I can only look at the river and remember him.”

Bai Zimo’s father, Bai Shaoren, went south with Xie Tiancheng to run ships. However, there was an accident, and he didn’t return. What came back was only his portrait. The Bai family almost fell apart!

Thankfully, Grandma insisted on holding on, as she had also once been a woman who ran ships.

…

Xie Tiancheng patted Bai Zimo on the shoulder.

“Your father’s dream when he was young was to sail a big ship, from the canal to the sea, to the whole world. But life is unpredictable!”

Bai Zimo didn’t respond, only casting his fishing line further.

“Your grandma will definitely support me, no matter what. She won’t let Shao Ren’s dream fall through, but you are different. You have your own life.”

It was a cherished memory!

It was a kind of persistence!

The Bai family running ships could not end with her.

“But this time, you must be the one in charge, think it through, and don’t feel pressured. Uncle Yan Lin gave an objective analysis—this is a gamble!”

“Okay!”

“Alright, your Aunt Peng is waiting for me. I’ll go soak my feet first. You can keep fishing, but be careful with the water.”

“Bai Zimo!”

A crisp voice called out, and you could tell from the tone that Da Huazi wasn’t far off!

“Ha, you’re out fishing again!”

“Hmph, you’re fishing again and didn’t invite me.”

Da Huazi and Ma Siyi ran over, with Xie Wanghe, Zhou Hai Kuo, and Shao Xingchi following.

“Zimo, did you catch a gun here?”

Xie Wanghe leaned on the stone railing by the shore. He looked down with interest.

“No!”

“You’re lying to me! Then what are you staring at here for?”

Ma Siyi softly asked, “Are you thinking of your dad?”

Bai Zimo nodded as he stared ahead.

“A little bit just now! When I used to think of him, I would stand here and look at the river winding through the green trees along the shore.”

Da Huazi shouted, “Yes, Zimo always looks at the river.”

“Back then, I would always spend one or two hours every day standing by the shore, just staring at the river aimlessly.”

“And now?” Ma Siyi tilted her head and asked.

“Now, I fish!”

…

Huajie Courtyard!

Xie’s family!

“Old Xie, don’t do anything rash. I’m not worried about other people. But if we lose money in Ma’s family and Lin’s family, it’s all up to the old ladies to raise the grandchildren. If we lose, we’ll cover it, we can’t let them lose.”

“Why don’t you trust me? What are you mumbling about? Have I ever lost money in business?”

“Take this ship for example. After buying it, have we ever lost money? Didn’t we lead everyone to prosperity? How much have we shared with them? What’s going on?”

“We’ll make this decision after discussing it with everyone.”

“I’ve already talked to Zimo and told him to make the final call himself.”

Shao’s family!

“If you’re uncomfortable, we can withdraw the shares, and I’ll go explain it to Aunt Peng. How about that?”

“Not withdrawing!”

“Why not?”

“Because of face, why else? If everyone else didn’t withdraw, and I did, how would it look? It would make me seem petty.”

“I know! I know!”

Liu Yuling laughed.

But Shao Bingyi was full of anger.

“I’ll tell you, people are social animals, with social attributes coming first. This leads to individuals knowing that the group’s choice is wrong, but they follow the group anyway to avoid being ostracized.”

“Let’s just withdraw. I’ll explain it.”

“Hey, hey, come back. I’ll buy the shares! I’m not saying anything now.”

“Feels like someone is pressuring you.”

“No one is pressuring me, no one at all. I’m doing this completely voluntarily.”

Huajie Dock!

Ma Siyi quietly sat next to Bai Zimo, watching the shimmering water.

But Da Huazi, she couldn’t sit still for even a moment. She was walking around with a scoop net by the shore.

“Zimo, no fish yet?”

“Zimo, still no fish?”

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