Peerless Little Immortal Doctor-Chapter 871 - 874: Showdown!

The Red Star Hotel—Xia Liu hadn’t forgotten about it.

Neither had Guo Man. It was here that Liang Chao had paid a certain price.

But afterward, Liang Chao bore a grudge, which ultimately led to his complete disappearance from the world.

And tonight, Lei Qiang had once again chosen this location, putting Guo Man understandably on high alert.

Perhaps it was the shadow left by past experiences that stirred unease within her.

On the seventh floor, there was a French restaurant.

Its interior was lavishly decorated.

Lei Qiang’s intentions were unclear, but he had intentionally chosen a table and chairs by the window.

The space only accommodated two people.

One was him, and the other was Guo Man.

As for Xia Liu, who was accompanying Guo Man, he was overlooked.

When they arrived, Xia Liu cast Lei Qiang a meaningful glance.

This guy knew how to play his cards, clearly trying to push him aside.

For flirting, this approach was rather effective.

Unfortunately, Lei Qiang had encountered the wrong person—him.

Unless the conversation took place more than 200 meters away, every word would be within Xia Liu’s hearing.

What was there to fear?

Nothing at all!

"President Guo! I’m so sorry to bother you this late in the evening,"

Lei Qiang said with a face full of feigned regret after Guo Man arrived. "Something came up at my company, and I must return before the day after tomorrow, so I hope we can finalize the cooperation tonight."

"President Lei, you’re too polite. If things at your company are pressing, you can return first. We can postpone our cooperation discussions."

Though her words sounded generous, Guo Man wasn’t thinking that at all.

She figured she must have been quite lucky that Lei Qiang would be catching a flight tomorrow.

The fact that he invited her out tonight to discuss things had to mean her sincerity had moved him.

Therefore, in the time that followed, she was determined to get him to sign the contract!

"Xia Liu, go take a stroll for a bit; I’ll give you a call afterward."

Understanding Lei Qiang’s intentions, Guo Man instructed Xia Liu.

Although it somewhat hurt Xia Liu, she could only prioritize this business deal and make such an arrangement.

"Alright."

Xia Liu wasn’t afraid of Lei Qiang stirring up trouble.

On the contrary, he hoped for it.

Otherwise, there wouldn’t even be a chance for him to shine.

After stepping into the emergency stairwell on the seventh floor, Xia Liu lit a cigarette, extended his Divine Sense, and focused intently on the conversation between Lei Qiang and Guo Man.

"President Guo, what would you like to order? Tonight, it’s on me."

Without Xia Liu as a third wheel, Lei Qiang shed his earlier serious demeanor, replacing it with a warm smile as he gazed comfortably at Guo Man.

"I’m not particular about food. Whatever President Lei recommends is fine, but since you’re here, it’s only natural for me to play host. How could I let you foot the bill?"

"Haha! President Guo, we’ll be partners soon; there’s no need to stand on ceremony. Who pays really doesn’t matter."

Hearing Lei Qiang’s words, Guo Man became wary but didn’t let it show. freeweɓnovel.cøm

Lei Qiang was a skilled conversationalist.

For the first half hour, he didn’t bring up the partnership at all.

Instead, he talked about America, his hometown, and then tourism.

Guo Man attempted several times to steer the conversation back to the collaboration, but Lei Qiang deftly redirected it each time.

This left Guo Man feeling frustrated.

She thought to herself that perhaps Lei Qiang was testing her willpower.

If she appeared too eager, all her prior efforts might have been in vain.

"President Lei, you’ve traveled so much at such a young age. I really envy you."

Despite her anxiety, Guo Man had to compliment him when Lei Qiang paused.

"Ah, but the truth is, I’ve been traveling alone for so many years. It’s been quite exhausting."

Lei Qiang swirled the wine in his glass, his demeanor taking on a weary, weathered quality.

Guo Man trembled slightly, replying softly, "Someone as accomplished as you, President Lei, must have no shortage of admirers."

"Not really. At heart, I still prefer Huaxia girls. The ones in America just aren’t for me."

As Lei Qiang spoke, his hand gradually reached toward Guo Man.

Guo Man was quick to notice, immediately moving her hand aside to pick up her glass and take a sip.

"President Lei, with someone as outstanding as you, Huaxia’s women would undoubtedly take a liking to you. If you visit Huaxia more often, I’m sure you’d have endless opportunities."

Guo Man maintained a natural demeanor, but inwardly, boundaries were forming. If he still didn’t bring up the partnership...

She would leave. She’d already wasted enough time on him.

The Earth would keep spinning without him.

"Huaxia women are indeed diverse. Someone like you, President Guo, stands out as exceptional. How could others compare? If it were me…"

"President Lei, the Guo Family Group has many women more talented and beautiful than I am. After we finalize the partnership, you’ll have plenty of chances to meet them."

Before Lei Qiang could finish, Guo Man cut him off with a bright laugh.

"Ah, President Guo, as you know, this collaboration is significant. It’s not something I can finalize with just a word. I’ll need to submit an application to my company, and the process will take time. Whether it gets approved or not depends on your sincerity."

Lei Qiang licked the rim of his glass, his unrestrained gaze laid bare as it rested on Guo Man.

Though he didn’t say it outright, his meaning was abundantly clear. If Guo Man truly wanted the partnership, a price needed to be paid.

"That’s not how we initially discussed this." Guo Man forced a smile. While she didn’t have much work experience,

she understood people and situations well enough.

Lei Qiang’s insinuations utterly disgusted her.

If not for her remaining sliver of hope, she would’ve already flung the wine in her glass at his face.

"President Guo, you must be aware that I’m merely a regional agent for AVI Group. Behind AVI Group is the Ross Family—you’ve heard of them, haven’t you?"

Lei Qiang played his trump card—the Ross Family.

This name had always sent shockwaves through his previous negotiating partners, leaving them trembling in awe.

And now, employing the same tactic again, he wanted to see how long Guo Man could hold her composure.

"The Ross Family?"

Back in the stairwell, Xia Liu’s expression became intriguing upon hearing this name.

If Lei Qiang was telling the truth, then what came next would certainly be interesting.

"When seeking this partnership with you, I researched AVI Group. It is indeed a Ross Family enterprise. Collaborating with a Ross Family asset would be an honor,"

Guo Man nodded in acknowledgment, agreeing with Lei Qiang’s claim.

Lei Qiang squinted with a satisfied smile, thinking he was close to sealing the deal.

"However, I seek partnerships built on mutual sincerity. If additional costs are required, I’d rather not proceed with this collaboration. Does that make sense, President Lei?"

In an instant, an overwhelming aura emanated from Guo Man.

Cold!

A chill that penetrated to the bone.

Anger!

It simmered deep within her soul, ready to erupt and crush the person before her.

"President Guo, isn’t this attitude a bit unfriendly? I came all this way, and this is the result? In the future, who in America would dare cooperate with you? Unless you don’t intend to associate with any enterprises there at all?"