Despite spending most of his time on the ship, Du Lai had heard quite a few rumors about Fu Lisheng.
It was said that this man made his fortune in Singapore and then his influence gradually spread throughout Southeast Asia. At its peak, even government officials in Singapore would give him a wide berth.
With such a vast influence, his business was naturally expansive. He not only monopolized the local gambling and shipping industries, but also secretly controlled those unspeakable trades, such as arms smuggling, leaving nothing behind. Consequently, he had many enemies, yet Fu Lisheng seemed to have nine lives, surviving several close calls without a scratch.
Perhaps there are indeed karmic consequences in this world. As Fu Lisheng's business grew larger, his family remained dwindling. Several wives died of illness, leaving him with only a single son.
