This woman named Chen Shu was one of Fu Xue's more important business partners. They had met at a wealthy entrepreneurs' club several years ago.
Since they were both of Chinese descent and close in age, they quickly became familiar with each other. Afterward, they jointly invested in many industries and partnered on numerous projects.
The so-called sailing trip was merely business as well. At their level of wealth, every social engagement had a purpose.
Although it was a very important engagement, her daughter's sudden loss of control had completely disrupted the schedule. Fu Xue could only postpone everything.
"I had my assistant notify you. The sailing event has been canceled," Fu Xue explained with a smile.
As a mature business elite, emotional control was a basic skill.
Chen Shu laughed over the phone.
"What could be more important than our partnership? You should know how valuable this project is."
Fu Xue pondered for a moment, then sighed.
"I'm in Songhai. There's been a problem with my daughter's marriage alliance with the Miller Family. My girl fell for a poor boy from a humble background, and this time she's especially determined—she's willing to fall out with me over it."
She would not have shared such private matters with other partners, but Chen Shu was somewhat different.
For one thing, aside from their business dealings, they were also close friends—practically best friends.
For another, unlike ordinary business partners, Chen Shu had a mysterious and powerful background. Though she was clearly an ordinary person, she knew of the existence of Spirit Realm Walkers.
Behind her stood a private organization called the "World Salvation Society." This organization was powerful and mysterious, its backing capital unknown. Its connections spread across countries overseas, and it possessed a considerable number of Spirit Realm Walkers.
It even